check that all internal parts are in good working order, replacing any
parts that are beginning to show signs of wear. Check that the door
seals are in good condition and that the door seals correctly. A
servicing guide is available on request. Repairs or modifications may
only be carried out by the Manufacturer or their approved agents.
Use only genuine Charnwood replacement parts.
THROAT PLATE AND FLUEWAY
CLEANING
It is important that the throat plate and all the stove flueways are
kept clean. They should be checked approximately once a week, by
looking up into the firebox for signs of soot or fly-ash on the throat
plate and at the sides of the firebox. If there are signs of a build up of
soot or fly-ash deposits then the fire must be let out in order to
clean the throat plate and flueways.
Before attempting to clean the throat plate and flueways ensure that
the fire is cold. Wear suitable gloves to prevent irritation from soot
deposits. To remove the throat plate lift the front edge up, pull the
plate forwards to align the slots with the support pegs and then
hinge the plate down from its back supports. Lift up from the back
supports and rotate to remove through the doorway (see Fig. 4).
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
The chimney should be swept at least once a year. Where a top
outlet is used it will generally be possible to sweep the chimney
through the appliance.
First remove the front firebar, side fire plates, and the throat plate.
Then sweep the chimney ensuring that soot is removed from all
horizontal surfaces after sweeping.
In situations where it is not possible to sweep through the appliance
the installer will have provided alternative means, such as a soot
door.
After sweeping the chimney the appliance flue outlet and the flue
pipe connecting the stove to the chimney must be cleaned with a flue
brush.
After clearing any soot from within the stove, replace the throat plate
(see Fig. 4), the side fireplates, and front firebar.
Different types of sweep's brushes are available to suit different
flueways. For standard brick chimneys a wire centre sweep's brush
fitted with a guide wheel is recommended. For prefabricated insulated
chimneys the manufacturers instructions with regard to sweeping
should be consulted.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Fire Will Not Burn
Check that:
a) the air inlet at the rear of the stove is not obstructed in any way,
b) chimneys and flueways are clear,
c) a suitable fuel is being used,
d) there is an adequate air supply into the room,
e) an extractor fan is not fitted in the same room as the stove.
f) there is sufficient draw in the chimney (once the chimney is warm
a draught reading of at least 0.05 inches water gauge (12Pa) should
be obtained).
Blackening of Door Glass
Keeping the glass clean requires a certain amount of
experimentation due to the differences in the draw of different
chimneys. The following points should be noted and with a little care
should enable the glass to be kept clean in most situations:
a) The airwash relies on a supply of heated air to keep the glass
clean, therefore, when lighting the stove allow the fire bed to
become well established before closing the air control. This also
applies when re-fuelling the stove.
b) When re-fuelling keep the fuel as far back from the front firebar
as possible, do not try to fit too much fuel into the firebox.
c) Wet wood or logs overhanging the front firebars will cause the
glass to blacken.
d) There is a bypass slide that can be adjusted to suit the particular
installation. This allows a small amount of airwash air to enter the
stove even when the air control is closed. This can be adjusted to
help with keeping the glass clean when the fire is slumbering.
It is always more difficult to keep the glass clean when running the
stove very slowly for long periods.
Check that all flue connections and the blanking plate are well sealed.
It is also important that the chimney draw is sufficient (when the
chimney is warm a draught reading of at least 0.05 inches water
gauge should be obtained), and that it is not affected by down-
draught.
Fume Emission
Warning Note: Properly installed and operated this appliance
will not emit fumes. Occasional fume from de-ashing and re-
fuelling may occur. Persistent fume emission is potentially
dangerous and must not be tolerated. If fume emission does
persist, then the following immediate actions should be taken:
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