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WARNING : Properly installed, with a suitable flue
or chimney, operated and maintained correctly,
this appliance will not emit fumes into the
dwelling.
Occasional fumes when de-ashing and
re-fuelling may occur. However, persistent fume
emission is potentially dangerous and must be
investigated by a HETAS registered installer.
Stop using the appliance if you smell fumes or
see smoke escaping.
If fume emission does persist, the following
immediate actions should be taken :
Open doors and windows to ventilate
room then leave the premises.
Let the fire go out.
Check for flue or chimney blockage, and
clean if required.
Your installer should have fitted a CO
Alarm in the same room as the appliance.
If the alarm sounds unexpectedly, follow
the instructions given under warning
above.
Seek expert advice from your HETAS registered
installer. Do not attempt to re-light the fire until
the cause of the fume emission has been
identified and corrected.
Please Note: The high temperature paint
requires durability by being “cured” during the
initial firings of the appliance. It will give off fumes
which are non toxic, but certain persons may
find they have an unpleasant or irritant effect.
Ensure that the surrounding area is well
ventilated during this time.
Over Firing and Chimney Fires
Do not over fire your appliance. Using flammable
liquids or too much wood or firing the stove at
maximum for prolonged periods may result in
over firing.
If the chimney connector or casing glows red
the appliance is being over-fired which may
result in a chimney fire. If this occurs :
Call the Fire Service—Dial 999 or 112
Immediately close all air inlets to the
appliance, to reduce the air supply to the
stove.
Move items of furniture and combustibles
away from the stove, to reduce a risk of
fire and to allow access for the fire
service.
Ensure access to the loft space is
available.
Evacuate the property.
The chimney fire may cause structural
damage to the chimney. Do not use the
appliance until the chimney and
connector have been inspected and any
damaged parts have been repaired or
replaced. This should be done by a HETAS
registered engineer.
Ash Removal
The appliance will require ash to be removed
periodically but an ash bed of approximately
20mm (3/4”) should be maintained.
Care must be taken not to risk burning of hands
or household objects from falling embers.
The ash pan should be emptied at least twice a
day or when the level of ash reaches the top of
the ash pan.
WARNING :
The ash can be very hot. Empty only into a
metal container. Even if the ash appears cold,
red hot pieces of ash may be concealed and
could easily start a fire or cause a serious injury
DEFRA Stove Installation and User Guide
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