Charnwood Bay BX, Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

Page: 7 / 24

7
®
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
When Not in Use
If the fire is going to be out of use for a long period (for instance in
the summer) then to prevent condensation, and hence corrosion,
the air control should be left fully open and the fire door left ajar.
It Is also advisable to sweep the flue and clean out the fire. Spraying
the inside of the door with a light oil, such as WD40, will also help
to keep all internal parts working well. After long periods where the
fire has been out of use, the flue and appliance flue should be cleaned
before lighting.
Door Seals
For the fire to operate correctly it is important that the door seals
are in good condition. Check that they do not become worn or
frayed and replace them when necessary.
Servicing
It is recommended that the fire is serviced once a year to keep it in
first class working order. After cleaning out the firebox thoroughly,
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 doors seal 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.
BAFFLE AND FLUE CLEANING
It is important that the baffle plate and all the stove flues are kept
clean in order to prevent potentially dangerous fume emission.
Check by looking up into the firebox for signs of soot or fly-ash on
the baffle plate and sides of the firebox. If there are signs of a build up
of soot or fly-ash then cleaning is necessary. Cleaning should occur at
least once a month and more frequently if required. Let the fire
out and ensure it is cold before carrying out these operations. If
necessary, wear your Charnwood gloves to prevent irritation from
soot deposits.
The baffle plate consists of two firebrick panels which rest on the
central bracket and the two side bricks. To lower, push the brick up
towards the topmost corner of the stove, and lower down diagonally
(see Fig. 3). Any sooty deposits should then be swept from the plate
and into the fire.
Return the baffle plates to their correct position by reversing the
above method, ensuring they slot onto the bracket and rest securely
on the side panels.
Fig.3 Baffle Location
FLUE SWEEPING
When installing your Charnwood into an existing brick flue that has
previously served as an open fire, it is possible that the higher flue
gas temperature from a stove may loosen soot deposits with the
consequent risk of flue blockage. It is therefore recommended that
the flue be swept a second time within a month of regular use after
installation.
Your Charnwood flue should be swept at least twice a year. It will
generally be possible to sweep the flue through the appliance.
First remove the baffle plate. Then sweep the flue ensuring that soot
is removed from all horizontal surfaces after sweeping.