Dean Forge Dartmoor 5E, Operating Instructions Manual

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Please Note:
On lighting the stove for the first time from new the paint on the stove will cure and give off a metallic
smell. It is advisable to ventilate the room i.e. open the windows in that area. This will subside after
the stove has been burning hot for about 1 hour.
The appliances have been assessed and are suitable for intermittent burning not continuous burning.
Operation with the door open can cause excess smoke. The appliance must not be operated with the
appliance door left open except as directed in the instructions.
Pre-Season Check:
The chimney needs to be swept at least once a year.
The chimney must be checked for blockages before lighting i.e.: b
ird’s nests
This is probably the time to have the chimney swept before the beginning of the season.
Before lighting at the beginning of the season or after prolonged shutdown periods, check the door
seals are in good condition; the steel insulating plates/fire bricks are in good condition and baffle plate
is in position.
If the stove has been used for a long period of time, we suggest the chimney be swept twice a year.
Notes
Down draughts or smoke in the room
In adverse weather conditions, a down draught may occur this could make the stove smoke into the
room. If this should happen shut all the stove air controls, open the windows and vacate the room until
the smoke has cleared. At all times consider the safety of yourself and others before taking the above
action.
Downdraughts are generally caused by adverse weather or could be poor flue draught or not enough
ventilation and not a fault with the stove. If this occurs on a regular basis call in your engineer.
It is possible a chimney cowl could cure this problem.
Air vents
If an air vent is installed check periodically that the internal and exterior ventilation grill is clear. It is
also good practice to check the air passage behind the vent covers as this can sometimes get blocked
up with spiders’ webs
Servicing
All servicing must to be carried out by a qualified competent engineer at least once a year.
No unauthorised modifications of the appliance should be carried out.
Use only replacement parts recommended by the manufacturer.
Fire Brick Lining
The brick lining in the stove will wear and cracks with use. Small crack will occur, this is normal. The
brick linings will only need replacing if they fall apart or are worn down to 50% of their original
thickness.
The brick linings, baffle plates, rope seals and grates are wearing parts of the stove and will need
replacing at times through the life of the stove. Keeping the brick linings in good condition and
replacing them when required will prolong the life of the stove.