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Permanent air vent
The stove requires a permanent air vent to the room . This is to provide adequate air supply in order for the stove to operate
safely and efficiently. In accordance with current Building Regulations the installer may have fitted a permanent air supply
vent into the room in which the stove is installed to provide combustion air. This air vent should not under any circumstances
be shut off or sealed.
Maintenance
Mendip stoves recommends that your model needs to have the ash removed from the stove at regular intervals (weekly if
used daily). Allowing the ash pan to over flow can impede the function of the stove and can cause possible damage to the
stove grate and ash pan. To remove ash pan use ash pan tool to hook under slot front of ash pan drawer. Lift and pull out
of firebox chamber. Take care to support ash pan during movement, always wear a heat resistant glove. Make sure the
stove is completely cold before cleaning out ash (embers can remain hot for over 24 hours).
Ash must be stored in a non-combustible container and must not be mixed with other combustible waste.
Prolonged non use (summer)
If the stove is to be left unused for a prolonged period of time (e.g. over the summer) then it should be given a thorough
clean to remove ash and unburned fuel residues. To enable a good flow of air through the appliance to reduce
condensation and subsequent damage, leave the air controls fully open.
It is important that the flue connection, any appliance baffles or throat plates and the chimney are swept prior to lighting up
after a prolonged shutdown period.
Annual service
The inside of the stove should be serviced /cleaned once a year. To clean the inside, remove all ash, soot and tar residue
from the combustion chamber. Remove insulated chamber panels and baffle, dirt and soot will collect behind it and this
must be cleaned out. Check the quality of all insulated panels and replace any which are damaged or cracked, replace
stove door rope cord in the door. Check glass is correctly positioned. The stove, the flue pipe connection and the chimney
should be checked regularly by a qualified engineer. The chimney should also be checked for blockages before relighting
the stove if it has not been used for an extended period of time. The paint/ lacquer can wear thin in exposed places due to
overheating. This, and other lacquer damage, may be repaired using Senotherm paint/lacquer spray available from your
Mendip dealer. To clean the outside of the stove use a dry cloth.
Your stoves parts
Always use the operating tools provided when handling parts likely to be hot when the stove is in use. Your stove has the
following parts in the stove.
1. Cast Iron grate & log retainer
2. Ash tray removal tool & ashpan
3. Stove Glove
4. Top plate decorative cover plate
5. Instruction manual & warranty card
6. Vermiculite brick linings ( these are integral to the stoves
performance-Do not throw away)
7. Moisture absorbency bag
Sweeping your chimney
Ensure that your appliance, flue ways and chimney are swept regularly. This can be incorporated in the
service regime of your appliance. Regular sweeping is essential and means at least once a year for
smokeless fuels and a minimum of twice a year for bituminous coal, wood or any other non-authorised
/smokey fuel. If a throat plate is incorporated, it is essential that the throat plate is removed and cleaned
above, all ash and debris should be removed. Ensure adequate access to cleaning doors where it is not possible to sweep
the chimney through the appliance.
Where a chimney has served an open fire installation previously it is possible that the higher flue gas temperature from a
closed appliance may loosen deposits that were previously firmly adhered, with the consequent risk of flue blockage. It
is therefore recommended that the chimney be swept a second time within a month of regular use after installation of the
stove.
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.
