Charnwood FIRECLASS, Operating And Installation Instructions

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necessary and adjust the air controls as required.
SPECIAL POINTS WHEN
BURNING COAL
When burning housecoal never completely close the
secondary air controls.
When loading the stove take care not to smother the fire,
instead fill the firebox in two stages waiting between
each stage for the flames to appear above the fire.
After a period of slumbering always open the air control
for a few minutes before opening the doors.
Burning coal will produce more soot deposits than other
fuels, especially if the fire is run at low levels for long
periods. It is therefore vital to clean the throat plate
regularly, weekly cleaning is recommended and in some
cases it may be necessary to clean it daily.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
The stove is finished in vitreous enamel. To clean the
surfaces simply wipe over with a dry cloth. Abrasive
pads and scouring cleaners must not be used as these will
damage the finish. Care should be taken not to knock the
enamel with hard objects as it will chip.
The glass in the doors is a zero expansion ceramic glass
which will not crack due to the heat of the fire. Before
cleaning the glass open the door and allow it to cool. Use
a damp cloth to remove any deposits, do not use any
abrasive or scouring cleaners as this will damage the
glass. If necessary a proprietory stove glass cleaner or
ceramic hob cleaner may be used.
If the stove is not going to be used for a long period (for
instance in the summer) then to prevent condensation and
hence corrosion, fully open the air controls and leave the
door ajar.
After long periods where the stove has been out of use
the chimney and stove flueways should be cleaned before
lighting.
For the stove 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.
THROAT PLATE AND FLUEWAY
CLEANING
It is important that the throat plate and all the stove
flueways are kept clean. When burning smokeless fuels
they should be cleaned monthly. When burning other
fuels they should be cleaned weekly.
The throat plate and flueways may be cleaned with a low
fire still burning. Lower the throat plate using the tool.
To do this engage the tool in the throat plate pull it
forward and then lower it. Use the tool to push any sooty
deposits up the plate until they fall off the back and into
the fire. Return the throat plate to it’s correct position (as
shown in Fig. 3.) - raise the front of the plate, push it
back and then lower it onto the retaining lugs.
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
The chimney should be swept at least twice a year. In
most installations it will be possible to sweep the
chimney through the appliance.
First remove the front firebars 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 chimney must be swept through the soot
door which your installer will have fitted. 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 the stove replace the throat
plate and the front firebars.
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 should be
used. For pre-fabricated insulated chimneys the manufac-
turers instructions with regard to sweeping should be
consulted.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Fire Will Not Burn.
Check that:
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the air inlet is not obstructed in any way,
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that chimneys and flueways are clear,
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that a suitable fuel is being used.
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 DANGER-
OUS AND MUST NOT BE TOLERATED. IF FUME
EMISSION DOES PERSIST, THEN THE FOLLOW-
ING IMMEDIATE ACTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN:
A) OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO VENTI-
LATE THE ROOM.
B) LET THE FIRE OUT AND SAFELY DISPOSE
OF FUEL FROM THE APPLIANCE.
C) CHECK FOR FLUE OR CHIMNEY BLOCK-
AGE, AND CLEAN IF REQUIRED.
D) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RELIGHT FIRE UNTIL
CAUSE OF FUME HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED, IF
NECESSARY SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.
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