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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.: bird’s nests
This is probably the time to have the chimney swept before the beginning of the seasons.
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
In adverse weather conditions down draughting may occur and will make the stove smoke, shut the
stove down.
If this occurs on a regular basis call in your engineer.
It is possible a chimney cowl will cure the problem.
Air vents
Check periodically that the exterior ventilation grill is clear.
Servicing
Servicing needs to be carried out by a competent engineer on a regular basis.
No unauthorised modifications of the appliance should be carried out.
Use only replacement parts recommended by the manufacturer.
Refuelling
Doors should always be closed in between refuelling to prevent fumes and spillage from the firebox.
Faultfinding
If the stove emits fumes. Ninety per cent of the time this will be caused by a blocked or restricted flue.
It is also worth checking the external air vent.
It is possible that the baffle plate has dislodged itself from the stove.
If the stove does not perform properly this is 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
