ISLAND III BLU, Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
be added, the air control opened fully and the door cracked open
to re-establish the firebed before adding larger logs (see suitable log
sizes in Fuel section). This will avoid excessive smoke emission.
Care should be taken, especially when burning wood, that fuel does
not project over the fuel retainer or damage to the glass may be
caused when the door is closed. It can also cause the glass to blacken
up. Maximum filling height is such that logs cannot fall from the fire
when the door is opened and does not come above the level of the
air holes in back bricks.
Do not operate with the door open except as directed by the
instructions as this can cause excessive smoke.
ASH CLEARANCE
The ashpan should be emptied regularly before it becomes too full.
Never allow the ash to accumulate in the ashpan so that it comes in
contact with the underside of the grate as this will seriously damage
the grate bars. The ashpan is handled using the tool and gloves
provided. Care should be taken to ensure that ash is cool before
emptying it into plastic liners or bins.
To make ash removal easier there are ash carriers available. These
may be purchased from your supplier or, in case of difficulty, from
Charnwood.
TOOL HOLDER
The tool holder is fitted by the installer underneath the front facing
left leg and is supplied inside a bag. To fit the tool holder, slacken the
bolt (located under front facing left leg) with a 13mm spanner, slide
the tool holder in to place and tighten the bolt back up again. Once
fitted, the tool holder will hold the riddling/ashpan tool when it is
not in use.
Fig. 2. Tool holder
REDUCED BURNING
For reduced burning the fire door must be closed.
When burning wood in areas that are not smoke controlled, load
some large logs on the fire and allow to burn for half an hour before
closing the air control (this will help to reduce tar deposits in the
flue). Some experimentation may be necessary to find the setting
most suitable for the type of fuel being used and the draw on the flue.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
The stove is finished with a high temperature paint which will
withstand the temperatures encountered in normal use. This may
be cleaned with a damp lint-free cloth when the stove is cold. Should
re-painting become necessary, high temperature paints are available
from your supplier or from stove shops.
Cleaning the Glass
Most deposits on the glass may be burnt off simply by running the fire
at a fast rate for a few minutes. If it becomes necessary to clean the
glass then open the door and allow it to cool. Clean the glass using
a damp cloth and then wiping over with a dry cloth. Any stubborn
deposits on the glass may be removed with a proprietary stove glass
cleaner or ceramic hob cleaner. Do not use abrasive cleaners or pads
as these can scratch the surface which will weaken the glass and cause
premature failure
When Not in Use
If the fire is going to be out of use for a long period (for instance in
the summer) then to prevent condensation, and hence corrosion,
the air control should be left fully open and the fire door left ajar.
It Is also advisable to sweep the flue and clean out the fire. Spraying
the inside of the door with a light oil, such as WD40, will also help
to keep all internal parts working well. After long periods where the
fire has been out of use, the flue and appliance flue should be cleaned
before lighting.
Door Seals
For the fire to operate correctly it is important that the door seals
are in good condition. Check that they do not become worn or
frayed and replace them when necessary.
Servicing
It is recommended that the fire is serviced once a year to keep it in
first class working order. After cleaning out the firebox thoroughly,
check that all internal parts are in good working order, replacing
any parts that are beginning to show signs of wear. Check that the
door seals are in good condition and that the doors seal correctly. A
servicing guide is available on request. Repairs or modifications may
only be carried out by the Manufacturer or their approved agents.
Use only genuine Charnwood replacement parts.