INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION
If the air controls on your stove are closed too much incomplete combus�on may lead to a build-up of
hard, shiny soot on the inside of your stove and glass. To prevent soo�ng of the chamber and glass
introduce:-
1) more secondary air,
2) check that your fuel is suitable and dry.
3) that you have sufficient draw in your chimney.
It is important to check the dra� condi�ons before ligh�ng your stove. This may be done, for instance,
by crumpling a piece of newspaper, placing it in the combus�on chamber and ligh�ng it. The dra�
condi�ons are good if the smoke is drawn away through the chimney.
OVERNIGHT BURNING
Mendip Stoves are designed to burn wood. Wood burns more efficiently and cleanly when it is burnt
ho�er, the typical burn cycle of a wood load is 1hr. Mendip Stoves do not recommend that their stoves
are burnt overnight for this reason. As a night �me regime we recommend that the fire is loaded when
hot and burnt for five minutes with the secondary air control fully open un�l the new wood has taken
and is burning, then close the air control to its opera�onal posi�on. On returning to the stove in the
morning the fire will have burn out, reload with a firelighter and some kindling and open the air control
fully to relight quickly. Beware as the ash bed could s�ll have hot embers.
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 Regula�ons the installer
may have fi�ed a permanent air supply vent into the room in which the stove is installed to provide
combus�on air. This air vent should not under any circumstances be shut off or sealed.
WARNING NOTE
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 ventilate 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 attempt to relight the fire until the cause of the fume emission has been identified 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 aerosol sprays
near your lit stove. The use of any aerosol is dangerous and care must be take in handling aerosols.
