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5.
Never allow a build up of ashes in the ash pan,
as this may cause the grate to burn out prema-
turely.
6.
Allow adequate air ventilation to ensure plenty
of air for combustion.
7.
Do not burn rubbish/house hold plastic. Do not
burn manufactured timber which contains glue.
Do not burn processed or pressure treated
timber as this will create a very intense fire over
a short period of time which will damage the
appliance.
8.
Clean the chimney at least twice a year.
9.
Burning at a low burn rate or unseasoned timber
will stain the glass. Regular cleaning will prevent
permanent staining.
10. Keep all combustible materials a safe distance
away from the appliance, please see section for
clearances to combustion.
11. For safety reasons never leave children, elderly
or infirmed unaccompanied while stove is in use.
Use a fireguard for solid fuel appliances in
accordance with BS 8423:2002.
12. Avoid contact with appliance when in use as the
stove reaches very high operating tempera-
tures.
13. This appliance should be regularly maintained
by a competent service engineer. Use only
replacement parts recommended by AGA.
Using unauthorised parts will invalidate
your guarantee and may cause damage or
injury.
14. Do not use an aerosol spray on or near the
stove when it is alight.
AN ODOUR WILL EMIT FROM STOVE ON FIRST
FIRING, WHEN FIRE REACHES MAXIMUM
TEMPERATURE OVER A NUMBER OF HOURS
THIS ODOUR WILL SUBSIDE.
IT IS BEST ADVISED TO OPEN WINDOWS
DURING THIS PERIOD.
THIS ODOUR IS UNPLEASANT BUT NOT TOXIC.
YOU MAY WISH TO VACATE THE ROOM WHILE
THE PAINT CURES.
WARNING: THE AIR CONTROLS/DOOR HAN-
DLE WILL BECOME HOT WHEN THE STOVE
HAS BEEN IN OPERATION FOR SOME TIME,
USE THE GLOVE/TOOLS PROVIDED WHEN
REFUELLING OR ADJUSTING AIR CONTROLS.
LIGHTING
Before lighting the stove check with the installer
that the installation work and commissioning
checks described in the installation instructions
have been carried out correctly and that the
chimney has been swept clean, is sound and
free from any obstructions. As part of the stoves
commissioning and handover the installer
should demonstrate how to operate the stove
correctly.
WARNING:- The paint on the stove gets finally
cured when the stove is lit, during the first fire
the paint can soften, the doors of the stove
should be closed but not latched during the first
fire, otherwise the rope on the door can become
embedded in the paint during final curing.
IMPORTANT: The first few fires should be rela-
tively small to permit the refractory to set prop-
erly and to season the stove.
1. Before lighting the stove, ensure that any build-
up in the firebox has been removed and that the
ashpan has been emptied.
2. Adjust the air control to the central position and
push in fully.
3. Lay some firelighters on the grate with two
handfuls of kindling. The kindling must be cut into
thin lengths and laid across each other in layers
to allow for a quick lightup. Ignite the firelighters
and close the door.
4. When the firebed has fully ignited and is starting
to die back add 3 small logs, or a small quantity
of smokeless fuel.
5. Approximately 2 minutes after adding the logs the
door can be closed, but air settings remain
un-altered.
6. When the fire from the 3 logs is dying back a
normal fuel load of approx 1.2kg is to be added to
the fire. Leave the air controls unaltered for 5
minutes to ensure the new fuel load is well alight
before moving the air controls to the desired
settings.
FIRE SAFETY
To provide reasonable fire safety the following
should be given serious consideration:
1. The installation of smoke detectors.
2. A conveniently located fire extinguisher to con-
tend with small fires resulting from burning
embers.
