4 Before using your stove
Hamlet stoves are designed to be operated with the fire door(s) closed at all times, apart
from refuelling (when alight) or cleaning (when cold).
Never leave the appliance unattended for an extended length of time with the
door(s) open.
Prior to lighting the stove for the first time, please check with the installer that:
Installation and all building work is complete. (Refer to the installation guide.)
The chimney is sound, has been swept and is free from obstruction.
Building Regulations and any local by-laws have been followed during installation.
All firebox liner panels and throat plate are in place.
The chimney draw has been checked and is within specification (between 0.1mb to
0.2mb, or 10-20 pascals). This ensures your stove will operate predictably and
efficiently.
Carbon Monoxide detector is correctly installed in the same room as the appliance.
Suitable provision for combustion and ventilation air, depending upon building
regulations have been undertaken by the installation fitter.
Consideration must be given for the need for extra ventilation if another heating
source needing air is to be operated simultaneously. If an extraction fan is proposed
to be fitted to a connecting area of the house, after the stove has been installed,
professional advice should be sought from a qualified engineer.
Ensure that you have read and understood these instructions before lighting the fire.
Our YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/user/aradastoves features a collection of
videos designed to help you get the best from your Hamlet stove.
Always wear suitable protective fire gloves when refuelling your stove, such as the Arada
hot gloves supplied with your stove. Always keep the hot glove away from naked flames
and sparks, when re-fuelling the appliance.
We recommend that you light a small fire for the first few days of use to cure the paint
and allow the castings to relax. During this process the paint surface may smoke briefly,
and you may smell a slight odour. The vapour is harmless and should not be confused
with fume emissions, however, it is advisable to keep the area well ventilated until the
vapour disperses.
You may hear your stove produce clicking or ticking noises whilst it heats up or cools
down. This is completely normal and is produced by the expansion and contraction of the
steel components in your stove when its temperature changes.
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