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AFETY
WARNING –
This appliance will be hot when
in operation and due care should be taken.
The supplied operating tool or gloves may be
used to open the door and operate the air
controls.
AEROSOLS –
Do not use an aerosol spray on
or near the stove when it is alight.
FIRES CAN BE DANGEROUS
– Always use a
fireguard in the presence of children, the
elderly or the infirm. The fireguard should be
manufactured in accordance with BS8423 –
Fireguards for use with solid fuel appliances.
DO NOT OVER-FIRE
– it is possible to fire the
stove beyond its design capacity. This could
damage the stove so watch for signs of over-
firing. If any part of the stove starts to glow
red, the stove is in an over-fire situation and
the controls should be adjusted accordingly.
Never leave the stove unattended for long
periods without first adjusting the controls to
a safe setting. Careful air supply control
should be exercised at all times.
FUME EMISSION –
properly installed and
operated, this appliance will not emit fumes.
Occasional fumes from de-ashing and
refueling may occur. Persistent fume emission
must not be tolerated.
This appliance should not be operated with
the door open
If fume emission does persist then the
following action should be taken immediately
–
•
Open doors and windows to ventilate
room.
•
Let the fire out, or eject and safely
dispose of fuel from the appliance.
•
Check for flue/chimney blockage and
clean if required.
•
Do not attempt to relight the fire until
the cause has been identified and
corrected.
•
If necessary seek professional advice.
ADVERSE WEATHER –
In a small number of
installations, occasional local weather
conditions (e.g. wind from a particular
direction) may cause downdraught in the flue
and the stove to emit fumes. In these
circumstances the stove should not be used. A
professional flue installer will be able to
advise on solutions to this problem (e.g. anti-
downdraught cowl).
EXTRACTOR FANS – DO NOT FIT AN
EXTRACTOR FAN IN THE SAME ROOM AS
THIS APPLIANCE.
IN THE EVENT OF A CHIMNEY FIRE -
•
Raise the alarm
•
Call the Fire Brigade
•
Close appliance air controls
•
Move furniture, ornaments etc. away
•
Place a fireguard in front of stove
•
Check the chimney breast for signs of
excessive heat.
If the wall is becoming excessively hot, move
furniture away. Ensure the Fire Brigade can
gain access to your roof space in order to
check for fire spread.
