SALTBURN / DALBY SMOKE CONTROL ISSUE 2 06/07/2015
TROUBLE SHOOTING
1. The stove is not burning well.
The stove may need more fuel loading - load more fuel, see ‘lighting the stove’
The wood may be un-seasoned or damp – don’t use unsuitable wood.
The chimney may need sweeping, or there may be a build up of debris above the baffle -
see ‘Cleaning the Stove and Flue’
There may not be the required flue draught in the chimney/flue. In this case a longer
chimney pot may help, or there may be a blockage in the flue.
2. Smoke is coming into the room.
There may be down draught conditions, see paragraph 1 of ‘Lighting the Stove’. If it is not
possible to stop the down draught by warming the flue as described, it is advisable to leave
the stove unlit and test conditions later.
3. The stove is burning too hot.
Make sure the stove door is closed properly, and check that all air vents are closed.
Check the rope seal on the door. If this needs replacing, ceramic rope and heatproof
adhesive can be obtained from your supplier.
4. Smoke is being emitted from the chimney.
Check that the fuel being used is as described and that the operation of this manual is being
followed. If smoke is being emitted whilst refueling onto a low firebed then kindling
should be used.
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 potentially dangerous and must not be tolerated. If fume emission does
persist, then the following immediate action 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 flueway or chimney blockage. For your own
safety these must be kept clean at all times.
IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE - CLOSE ALL AIR VENTS IF
POSSIBLE. MAKE SURE THERE IS NOTHING COMBUSTIBLE
NEAR THE STOVE. MOVE PEOPLE AWAY FROM THE ROOM.
CLOSE THE ROOM DOOR
PHONE THE FIRE BRIGADE.
