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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations on becoming the owner of a Charnwood Island
Stove. Your stove has been approved to burn wood logs if it is used
in accordance with these instructions. It is very important that you
read and understand these instructions before using the stove.
Before lighting the stove check with the installer that the work and
checks described in the Installation Instructions have been carried
out correctly and that the flue has been swept, is sound and free
from any obstructions. The stove is not suitable for use in a shared
flue system.
This stove will not produce significant smoke if well seasoned logs
of less than 20% moisture content are burnt and these instructions
are adhered to. Burning wet (>20% moisture content) wood and
operating the stove in an irresponsible manner may produce smoke
which is illegal in smoke controlled areas.
Remember that the stove will be hot and that it is made from hard
materials – ensure that you have good balance before operating the
fire. Always use the provided operating tool and gloves.
Do not use an aerosol spray on or near the stove when it is alight.
There is a risk of explosion or flash ignition of the spray.
When using the stove in situations where children, aged and/or
infirm persons are present a fireguard must be used to prevent
accidental contact with the stove.
The stove is suitable for intermittent operation.
FUEL
This stove has been designated to burn wood. Only dry well seasoned
wood should be burnt on this appliance as burning wet unseasoned
wood will give rise to heavy tar deposits in the stove, on the glass
and within the flue. Burning wet unseasoned wood will also result in
considerably reduced outputs. The wood should be cut and split and
then left to season in a well ventilated dry place for at least one year
but preferably two years before use.
Approximate suitable log sizes are:
Island II - BP : 440mm(15in) long and 75mm (3in) diameter
Log moisture content of less than 20% is recommended.
PETROLEUM COKE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE ON THIS
APPLIANCE. ITS USE WILL INVALIDATE THE GUARANTEE.
This stove is not designed to burn household waste.
LIGHTING
On initial lighting, the stove may smoke and give off an odour as the
silicon paint with which the firebox is painted reacts to the heat. This
is normal and will cease after a short time, but meanwhile the room
should be kept well ventilated.
At first only light a small fire and burn it slowly for two hours to allow
any residual moisture in the flue to evaporate.
Light the stove using dry kindling wood and paper or fire lighters.
Put the paper, or fire lighters, and kindling in the firebox and cover
with a few small dry logs. Open the air control fully (see Fig. 1) Light
the paper or fire lighters. The door may be left cracked open for a
few minutes to assist the combustion and heat up the firebox more
quickly. When the kindling wood is well alight add a few more small
logs, close the door but leave the air control fully open. When the
flames are established around these logs, load the stove with the
required fuel load. Maintain the air control at maximum at this stage.
Once the fire is up to temperature the airwash system will begin to
work, so allow the fire to become hot before adjusting the air control
to the required setting. During the lighting period, do not leave the
stove unattended. Do not leave the door open except as directed
above to avoid excessive smoke.
When relighting the stove, leave the ash on the base, unless it is
becoming too deep, in which case some of it may be removed.
CONTROLLING THE FIRE
The rate of burning and hence the output is controlled by the air
control (see Fig.1)
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 high output move the air control to the ‘click 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. For
correct firing we recommend the use of a stove pipe thermometer
which may be purchased from your supplier or from Charnwood.
The Charnwood Island II - BP is fitted with an air control stop. This
stops the stove from burning too slowly.
