Charnwood TOR, Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

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surface which will weaken the glass and cause premature failure.
Aerosol spray cleaners must not be used near the appliance whilst it is
under fire.
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 chimney and clean out the fire. Spraying the
inside of the door and firebox 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 chimney
and appliance flueways should be cleaned before lighting.
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.
It is recommended that the fire is serviced once a year by a competent
person 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 door
seals 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.
It is important that the throat plate and all the stove flueways are kept
clean. They should be checked approximately once a week, by looking
up into the firebox for signs of soot or fly-ash on the throat plate and
at the sides of the firebox. If there are signs of a build up of soot or
fly-ash deposits then the fire must be let out in order to clean the
throat plate and flueways.
Before attempting to clean the throat plate and flueways, ensure that
the fire is cold. Wear suitable gloves to prevent irritation from soot
deposits.
When Not in Use
Door Seals
Servicing
THROAT PLATE AND FLUEWAY CLEANING
To remove the throat plate lift the front edge up, then slide it
backward before hinging the plate down from its back supports. Lift
up from the back supports and rotate to remove through the
doorway (see Fig. 7).
PLEASE NOTE: Great care is needed to avoid hitting the glass with
the throat plate as it is removed as broken glass may result.
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
The chimney should be swept at least once a year and it will generally
be possible to sweep the chimney through the appliance. If the stove is
fitted in place of an open fire then the chimney should be swept one
month after installation to clear any soot falls which may have
occurred due to the difference in combustion between the stove and
the open fire.
First remove the front firebar, side fire plates, 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
by reversing the procedure (see 7), before reinstalling the
front firebar.
Fig. side
fireplates, and
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Great care is needed to avoid hitting the glass with
the throat plate as it is removed or any of the tools used in cleaning
the chimney.
1
2
3
Section showing throatplate
in top of stove
1. Lift throatplate at front
2. Slide backwards,
3 Swing throatplate downwards
Fig. 7 Throat Plate
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