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Fires can be dangerous
– Always use a fireguard to BS 8423:2002 Fireguards for use with solid fuel appliances in the
presence of children, the elderly or the infirm.
DO NOT perform modifications to the appliance as this could seriously compromise safety in operation.
Running Temperature
Thermometers are available that attach to the flue pipe directly above the stove and provide an aid to running the
stove at the correct temperature.
150°C-300°C
The flue gases should be in this temperature band for the safest, most efficient and most economical operation of your
stove.
Below 150°C
This will cause the condensation of wood gases and the build-up of tar in the chimney, dirty the stove glass and result
in the inefficient burning of fuel.
Above 300°C
Too hot. Heat will be wasted up the chimney. Excess heat may damage the stove or ignite and existing accumulation
of tar resulting in a chimney fire.
Overheating
Should the stove be allowed to get too hot and is overheating, close the air control fully using the glove. Keep the fire
door closed and allow the fire to burn down.
Chimney Fire
In the event of a chimney fire dial 999 and ask for the Fire Service. Fully close the air control and keep the stove door
closed. Move any combustibles away from the stove and chimney. Check any other rooms that the chimney passes
through and move and combustibles away from the chimney. Before using the stove again after a chimney fire, the
chimney should be cleaned and inspected by a qualified person.
Cleaning the glass
We recommend wiping the glass after a fire to prevent any build-up of deposits. This is best done using a stove glass
cleaner with a cloth or paper towel.
Types of fuel
Mineral Fuel: Authorised fuels can be used in smoke control areas. Fuels are listed at:
http://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/fuels.pph .
Wood: Needs to be well seasoned before it is burnt. There are many types of wood available for fuel and they take
varying amounts of time to season. As a general guide wood should be cut to length, split and then stacked under
cover with sides open to air for at least 12 months. Wood is ready for burning when radial cracks appear in the end of
the logs and moisture content is no more than 20%. It is then good practice to store the wood in a log basket inside
your property for a few days prior to its use. The internal width of the firebox of the stove is 335mm therefore the
firewood should be no longer than this Logs over 100mm diameter should be split before use. DO NOT burn
unseasoned wood in your stove. DO NOT burn particle board, lacquered, painted or treated wood, plastics, rubber or
liquid fuels. Should the stove burn any of these materials the warranty will be void. The stove should not be used as
an incinerator.
Ashes
The ashes should only be removed when the fire is out and has been left to cool completely. Wood burns well on a
thin layer of ash and leaving this when cleaning also provides protection for the base insulating bricks.
CO Alarms
Your installer should have fitted a CO alarm in the same room as the appliance. If the alarm sounds unexpectedly,
follow the instructions given under “Warning Note” below.
WARNING If the CO Alarm sounds unexpectedly:-
1. Open Doors and windows to ventilate the room and then leave the premises.
2. Let the fire go out.