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Down draughts
In adverse weather conditions a down draught may occur and will make the stove smoke, if this should
happen shut all the stove air controls.
If this occurs on a regular basis call in your engineer.
It is possible a chimney cowl could cure this problem.
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efuelling
When refuelling, the primary air control should be opened for a couple of minutes so that flames are
established on the newly fuelled logs. The primary air should be closed once these flames are fully
established and the logs have become blackened.
After refuelling, do not leave the appliance unattended until it is certain that the logs are burning well
with a sustained flame.
Do not load the fuel above the log retainer.
Fault finding
If the stove starts emitting fumes into the room:-
(1) Check there is no blockage or restriction in the flue.
(2) Check the external air vent is not blocked.
(3) Check the baffle plate has not dislodged itself from the stove.
(4) Call an engineer.
If the stove does not perform properly this could be due to unseasoned wood or too much ash in the
firebox.
In the case of the stove malfunctioning shut all vents, open the windows and let the residual fuel in
stove burn out.
In the event of a chimney fire
Call the fire brigade
Raise the alarm to let others in the house know
Close down all the air controls of the stove, but be careful they could be very hot
Move furniture, rugs and other objects away from the stove
Check the chimney breast in other rooms for signs of excessive heat and move objects away if
necessary
At all times consider the safety of yourself and others in taking the above action
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