Operation with door left open
Operation with the door open can cause excess
smoke. The appliance must not be operated with
the appliance door left open except as directed in
the instructions.
Remember to reset the controls after refuelling.
DAMPERS / AIR CONTROLS LEFT OPEN
Operation with the air controls or appliance dampers
open can cause excess smoke. The appliance
must not be operated with air controls, appliance
dampers or door left open except as directed in the
instructions.
DE-ASHING
NOTE - DO NOT OVERFILL THE FIREBOX
Never allow the ashpan to fill more than half way as
it will cause damage to the grate. Empty the ashpan
before lighting. Always ensure that ashes have thor-
oughly cooled before removing the ashpan. Open
the fire door and remove ashpan using the operating
tool. Close the fire door. When the ash is disposed
of, replace the empty ashpan. Do not leave the fire
unattended with the fire door open, even for a
minute. See Fig.8
DISPOSAL OF ASH
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be on a non-combustible floor or on the ground well
away from all combustible materials pending final
disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in
soil or other wise locally dispersed they should be
retained in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
Fig.8
Ashpan
WARNING - NEVER DISPOSE OF ASH WHEN
STOVE IS LIGHTING.
IMPORTANT - DAMAGE CAN OCCUR TO THE
FIREBED AND GRATE ASSEMBLY IF THE ASH-
PAN IS LEFT TO OVER FILL.
MAINTENANCE
CREOSOTE - Formation and Need for Removal
When some fuels are burned slowly, they produce
tar and other organic vapours, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote
vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney flue
of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited cre-
osote makes an extremely hot fire.
CHIMNEY CLEANING
The chimney should be cleaned twice annually. The
chimney can be cleaned through the stove by
removing the top baffle. The flue liner should be
cleaned in accordance with manufacturers instruc-
tions. Always use a brush with plastic bristles that is
the correct size to reach all areas of the flue.
The chimney must be swept and examined for
soundness and suitability before the appliance is
installed. Remedial action should be taken if
required seeking expert advice if necessary. Where
the chimney is believed to have previously served
an open fire installation it is possible that the higher
flue gas temperature from a closed appliance may
loosen deposits that were previously firmly adhered,
with the consequent risk of flue blockage. It is there-
fore recommended that the chimney be swept a sec-
ond time within a month of regular use after installa-
tion.
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