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INTRODUCTION
The Mendip Multi-fuel stove has been designed and
constructed to give years of trouble-free domestic
space heating. These instructions are provided to assist
you in obtaining the best performance with the least
trouble and cost.
To help us provide the highest levels of customer
service, it is important that the registration card is
completed in full and returned. To ensure you have a
clear understanding of the appliance, please take the
time to read these instructions.
The stove must be installed by a qualified engineer.
Routine cleaning can be carried out by the end user,
but the stove should be fully serviced, and the chimney
swept, on an annual basis by an approved engineer.
Keep all ventilation installed for use with the stove open
and clear of obstructions.
Do not put combustible materials close to the stove. Its
surface will become very hot during burning, so a
suitable fireguard should be used. Some household
items, such as photographs, paintings or television
screens, may be susceptible to damage from rapidly-
fluctuating air temperatures; as such, do not place them
above the stove area, where high-temperature air will
circulate.
Do not use third-party spares with the appliance, or
make unauthorised modifications to its design. The
stove must not share a chimney with another appliance.
OPERATION
Before using the stove, check that the chimney is clear
and has been confirmed for soundness. Operate the
stove at low outputs for the first few days for glue and
paint curing some odours may be given off during this
time, so keep the building well-ventilated.
Mendip stoves Ltd recommend the use of a flue
thermostat to monitor combustion temperature and
ensure quality combustion process.
Solid fuels
Ensure the stove is set to burn solid fuel. The bottom
grate assembly, fire bricks, throat plate, front grate and
ash pan must all be present (see
fig 5
for assembly).
Note: on cold days it may be necessary to warm the
flue using two firelighters. Procedure:
Place firelighters, or a liberal coating of kindling
material (wood/paper, light paper) among a small
quantity of fuel in the combustion chamber.
After lighting, set the air regulator wheel to
maximum, and the air wash to about 50%. To
prevent condensation build-up, leave the door
partially open until the glass has warmed.
With the fire established, open the fire door and fill
the combustion chamber to the top of the front
grate, sloping upwards to the rear of the chamber.
Close the fire door and ensure it is locked. For best
efficiency, set the air wash to about 25% and
control burning using the air regulator wheel.
Fig 1
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