Charnwood country 4 MKII, Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

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the grate bars. The ashpan is handled using the tool provided. Care
should be taken to ensure that ash is cool before emptying it into
plastic liners or bins.
To make ash removal easier there is a special Charnwood ash carrier
available. This may be purchased from your supplier or, in case of
difficulty, directly from Charnwood.
For reduced burning the fire door must be closed.
When burning wood in areas that are not smoke controlled, load
some large logs on the fire and allow to burn for half an hour before
closing the spin wheel (this will help to reduce tar deposits in the
chimney). Leave the airwash control slightly open to help keep the
glass clear. Some experimentation may be necessary to find the
setting most suitable for the type of fuel being used and the draw on
the chimney.
To revive the fire, empty the ashpan, (if burning fuel other than
wood), riddle the fire, and open the air controls to maximum. When
the fire is burning well load on more fuel as necessary and adjust the
air controls to the desired setting.
REDUCED BURNING
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
The stove is finished with a high temperature paint which will
withstand the temperatures encountered in normal use. This may be
cleaned with a damp lint-free cloth when the stove is cold. Should re-
painting become necessary, high temperature paints are available
from your supplier or from stove shops.
Most deposits on the glass may be burnt off simply by running the fire
at a fast rate for a few minutes. If it becomes necessary to clean the
glass then open the door and allow it to cool. Clean the glass using a
damp cloth and then wiping over with a dry cloth. Any stubborn
deposits on the glass may be removed with a proprietary stove glass
cleaner or ceramic hob cleaner. Do not use abrasive cleaners or pads
as these can scratch the surface which will weaken the glass and cause
premature failure
It is important that the throat plate and all the stove flueways are kept
clean in order to prevent potentially dangerous fume emission. They
should be cleaned at least monthly, and more frequently if necessary.
It is necessary to let the fire out to carry out these operations.
The front of the throat plate is pulled forward and then lowered as
shown in Fig. 3. Any sooty deposits should then be swept from the
plate and into the fire.
Return the throat plate to its correct position - raise the front of the
plate, push it back and then lower it onto the retaining lugs.
The chimney should be swept at least twice a year. Where the top
outlet or vertical rear flue connector is used it will generally be
possible to sweep the chimney through the appliance.
First remove the fuel retainer 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. 3.) and the fuel retainer.
THROAT PLATE AND
FLUEWAY CLEANING
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
SERVICING
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.
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 doors
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Throat Plate
Pull Up
and Swing Down
Fig.3. Throat Plate Position and Lowering
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