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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MULTIFUEL GRATE
Your Charnwood stove is fitted with a multifuel grate which enables
both solid fuels and wood to be burned effectively. The grate has
two positions:
1) In the solid fuel position the grate bars are vertical with gaps in
between allowing primary combustion air to come up through the
grate and through the fuel bed.
2) In the wood position the grate bars are horizontal. In this position
ash is able to build up on the grate as is necessary for effective wood
or peat burning.
Movement of the grate from one position to the other is effected
using the riddler handle, as shown in Fig. 3. To put the grate into the
solid fuel position, pull the handle out fully.
To riddle the appliance, pull the riddler handle rapidly in and out
several times. When burning wood or peat, the ash should be
allowed to build up and riddling should only be carried out once or
twice a week, using the glove provided if necessary.
CONTROLLING THE FIRE
The rate of burning and hence the output is controlled by the air
control (see Fig. 2).
Open the air control fully (boost position) when lighting or when
rapid burning is required. It should not be left fully open for long
periods as this can cause over-firing or excessive smoke production.
For a higher burning rate move the air control to the ‘nominal
output’ position or for low burning to the fully closed position.
When the fire is burning normally the air control gives enough
airwash to keep the glass clean. However, it will not always be
possible to keep the glass clean with the air control fully closed.
Pull handle in and out to riddle
Fig. 3 Riddling and setting the grate: C Four Insert
Low
Output
Nominal
Output
Boost
Fig. 2 Air control
BEFORE LIGHTING
For best results when burning authorised smokeless fuel the
undergrate blanking plate needs removing. To remove the
undergrate blanking plate start by removing the fuel retainer, this
will need to be lifted out at an angle to avoid knocking the stove.
Once the fuel retainer has been cleared, lift out the left and right
grate plates which will allow access to grate assembly. Carefully
remove the grate assembly by lifting the grate support bars from
underneath. Lift out the rear grate support to reveal the undergrate
blanking plate. Applying equal pressure to both sides, push up the
undergrate blanking plate from the hooks on the undergrate air inlet
and remove and keep for future use.
Reassemble by following the above steps ensuring that the middle
grate bar is located in the riddler slide as shown below:
Push up
Fuel Retainer
RH Grate plate
LH Grate plate
Grate Assembly
Rear Grate Support
Middle Grate bar
in riddler slide
Undergrate
Blanking Plate
