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Ensure
the area around the stove is clear of all obstacles so as not to be a trip hazard and
allowing a totally un-obstructed space whilst lighting, re fueling, adjusting the air controls,
removal, and replacement of ash pan and at all other times.
Ensure
the area around the stove is safely clear of all people and animals whilst lighting, re
fueling, adjusting the air controls, removal, and replacement of ash pan and at all other
times.
A stove mitten is supplied with this stove for your use when operating the stove, however
if the mitten supplied is of the incorrect size for the user, then it is
recommended
that the
user sources a CE approved stove mitten or glove to the correct size before lighting and
operating this stove.
Use
the long ash pan / operating tool provided for operating and adjusting all the air
controls, including when removal & replacement of the ash pan is required. Use a stove
mitten when operating the stove and when holding and using the long ash pan / operating
tool.
Ash and all residue materials including the ash pan will be
extremely hot
and can cause
severe
life-threatening injuries
, therefore extreme care
must be
taken whenever removing
hot ash and residue material including the ash pan from the hot stove. See section 4.3.3
It is highly recommended
providing the ash pan is not full of residue material that the ash
pan is emptied when the fire is
not in use
and the stove, with all residue and components
are
cold.
It is
recommended always
to use approved and suitable stove tongs for loading and
refueling the stove with suitable fuel to avoid any part of your arms and hands entering or
touching the stove. Use the stove mitten to hold the tongs.
Never
leave any ash and residue material burning or smoldering within the building as this
will release carbon monoxide into the air that is extremely dangerous and a potential fire
hazard.
Where the chimney is believed to have previously served an open fire installation it is
possible that the higher flue gas temperatures 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 by an approved chimney sweep a
second time within a month of regular use after installation.
Chimneys / Flues and connectors should be
swept, cleaned
, and checked at least
twice
a
year if burning approved smokeless fuel and at least
quarterly
each year when burning
wood, by an approved and registered Chimney Sweep. Ensure the Chimney / Flue sweeping
and checking; schedules for both fuels include sweeping and checking
at least once
before
the heating season and
at least once
after the heating season.
Registered chimney sweep associations:
The National Association of Chimney sweeps (NACS) and for Northern Ireland (NIACS
Northern Ireland Association of Chimney Sweeps. Both associations have a register of
suitably qualified chimney sweeping and inspection services that issue certificates after
inspection.
If the stove is to be left unused for a prolonged period, 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.
