Mendip Stoves Ashcott, Operation And Installation Manual

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OPERATING YOUR STOVE - AIR CONTROL
Note: If the chimney is externally fi�ed or the stove has been installed on a
larger diameter clay chimney liner then on cold days it maybe necessary to
warm the flue using firelighters prior to ligh�ng with wood.
1. Place two small dry split logs (¼ split) on the fire bed. Kindling stacked as in the
picture which allows combus�on air to flow freely and will aid igni�on. On top of
the kindling two or more non toxic firelighters. (fig 1) .
2.
Fully slide open (fully to le�) the air control air slider below the stove door. The
stove now has full secondary air for start up.
3. Place door spacer tool on magnet latch on the door (fig 2), light the firelighters
and push door to closed posi�on, with the door space tool the door is open
approximately 2 mm. (fig2) This provides addi�onal combus�on air for start up and
reduces condensa�on on the door glass.
4. Once the flames from the logs are fully established , this can take up to 10 min's
. The door can now be closed, remove door spacer tool and push door closed un�l
magne�c closure has located. Leave the air control in the far le� posi�on . If the
stove flames begin to falter and generate smoke in chamber unlatch the door again
and place door space tool on again un�l the fire is established.
5. Once the fire bed is established slide air control to the middle posi�on posi�on,
for the stove to burn cleanly plenty of secondary air is needed, do not be tempted
to shut the fire down too early as this may cause smoke. At nominal heat output,
expect to refuel your stove approximately once an hour. Check load weights for
your model on the table on page 4.
Use the glove when opera�ng air controls and door.
MENDIP STOVES RECOMMEND THE USE OF A FLUE THERMOSTAT TO CHECK YOUR
STOVE IS NOT OVERHEATING. PLACE FLUE THERMOSTAT DIRECTLY ABOVE COLLAR
OF STOVE AND REFER TO TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON PAGE
4.
(Fig. 1)
(Fig. 2)
The stove will get very hot during use and due care must therefore be exercised.
Please use the glove when opera�ng air controls , door and ashpan.
RE-FUELLING WHEN BURNING WOOD
To re-fuel your stove in the cleanest way only refuel your stove when flames have died down and you have glowing embers.
Before refuelling, open air control fully (slide to the le�). Unlatch door to equalise pressure with the room. Open door gently,
add one piece of wood (4.7 kW model) (please check weight table page 4) and close the door. Once the flames from the logs
are fully established slide air control to central posi�on.
The stove is only suitable for intermi�ent use only: do not run overnight or for long periods una�ended.
USE OF HOUSE COAL AND PETROLEUM COKE ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR
THIS STOVE; ITS USE WILL INVALIDATE THE GUARANTEE.