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WARNING NOTE
OPERATING YOUR STOVE
Properly installed, operated and maintained this stove will not emit fumes into the dwelling. Occasional
fumes from de-ashing and re-fuelling may occur. However, persistent fume emission is poten�ally dangerous
and must not be tolerated.
If fume emission does persist, then the following immediate ac�on should be taken:-
(a) Open doors and windows to ven�late the room and then leave the premises.
(b) Let the fire go out.
(c) Check for flue or chimney blockage and clean if required
(d) Do not a�empt to relight the fire un�l the cause of the fume emission has been iden�fied and corrected.
If necessary seek expert advice. The most common cause of fume emission is flue way or chimney blockage.
For your own safety these must be kept clean at all �mes.
CO Alarm
Your installer should have fi�ed a CO alarm in the same room as the appliance. If the alarm sounds
unexpectedly, follow the instruc�ons given under “Warning Note” above.
Aerosols
Aerosols are flammable and therefore dangerous to use around a lit stove. Do not use aerosols sprays near
your lit stove. The use of any aerosol is dangerous and care must be take in handling aerosols.
Good quality wood is the most important factor in your stove working efficiently and cleanly. Always use dry
split hardwood firewood (moisture content of 20% or less). The dryness of the firewood plays an important role
because the use of wet wood results in poor fuel economy and may cause a tarry sooty film on the internals of
the stove.
Newly cut wood contains 60–70% water, making it totally unsuitable for use as firewood; it should be stacked
and air dried under cover for two years before being used as firewood.
Do not burn liquid fuels, dri� wood, finished, sawn wood, pallet wood, chipboard/plywood, varnished wood
or plas�c coated wood, wood treated with preserva�ves, or house hold waste.
WOOD FUEL
Suitable fuels:-
Your stove is tested to burn wood or registered smokeless coal. Wood brique�es can also be
burnt but special account should be taken of fuel weight. For a full list of suitable fuels, check with the official
solid fuels approvals body, HETAS or Solid Fuel Associa�on. Do not overload stove as this can cause excessive
heat and damage the stove (see table on page 6).
Wood and smokeless coal should not be burned at the same �me as they require a different air supply for
them to burn cleanly and efficiently. Wood requires predominantly secondary air and smokeless fuel
predominantly primary air. If you want to change fuel type, wait un�l the stove requires refuelling and then
refuel with wood or smokeless coal and adjust the air controls accordingly.
ALWAYS KEEP FUEL LOAD BELOW TERTIARY PORTS AT REAR OF STOVE
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Only use fuels approved for use on hea�ng stoves.
Do not burn liquid fuels, dri� wood, finished wood, sawn wood, pallet wood, chipboard/plywood
varnished wood or plas�c coated wood, wood treated with preserva�ves, or any house hold waste.
DO NOT EXCEED SPECIFIED FUEL WEIGHTS (SEE pg.7).
DO NOT RUN AT FULL OUTPUT FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.
DO NOT BURN HOUSE COAL. DO NOT BURN HOUSEHOLD WASTE.
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT AN INCINERATOR
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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 6.
