HOUSEHOLD WASTES Some plastics give off toxic fumes when
burned and remember that batteries and aerosols explode! The
stove is not an incinerator, so only ever use the recommended
fuels and NEVER use liquid fuels in any form.
SUMMER SHUT DOWN: Before a long period of non-use, empty
fuel and ash, remove the throat plate and leave all the air controls
open to allow ventilation to reduce condensation.
PROBLEMS?
Problems like those listed here are usually due to some difficulty
with the installation, chimney or fuels, so please check back
through this leaflet carefully. If necessary seek specialist advice.
POOR HEAT OUTPUT: A stove can heat a typical room of about
12m³ volume for each kW of output, so a 5kW model can heat up
to (12 x 5) 63m³, a room of about 5m square. The actual size
depends on the insulation and air-change ratio of the room. To
attempt to heat a larger room will result in excessive fuel
consumption and damaging overheating. Use the recommended
very dry fuels.
LACK OF CONTROLLABILITY Wood and some other fuels may
burn excessively until the gases in them have been used up. You
can reduce this effect by making sure that the fire is set to 'low' for
a while before refuelling and checking that the door seals fully. For
stoves with a Smoke Stop - adjust the heat output by how much
fuel you put on, as well as by using the controls. Check that the
door seals are sound.
DIFFICULTY BURNING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS If the fire
goes out with fuel still in the firebox, then this is probably because
too little air has been reaching it, try leaving the air controls open a
little more. Check that the door seals are sound and that there are
no cracks or gaps anywhere in the flue. For longest burning, we
recommend hard fuels such as anthracite.
CONDENSATION. Condensation onto cool stove surfaces can be
severe if fuel is in any way damp. Even an apparently dry 1 kg log
can hold 200 ml, a cupful, of water. Use only very dry fuel.
OVER-FIRING: It is possible to leave the fire too long with the
controls set too high leading to 'over firing', seen as glowing metal
parts, excessive chimney temperature and risk of parts failing or
chimney fires. Always set controls to the lowest practical setting.
SMOKE COMING INTO ROOM Fumes are poisonous- smoke
emission must NEVER be tolerated, causes might be:
INADEQUATE SEALS: Are all flue pipes and connectors
absolutely gas-tight? Check that an inset appliances is fully sealed
against the fireplace. Even the tiniest crack or gap can spoil the
draught.
BLOCKED THROAT PLATE: Has soot and ash can collected on
the 'throat plate' above the inner back part of the firebox? See the
'maintenance' section.
UNSUITABLE, BLOCKED OR UN-SWEPT CHIMNEY: The first
requirement for correct operation is a sound chimney. Check the
requirements earlier in this document and in any case of doubt
have the chimney professionally swept.
POOR AIR SUPPLY: Is there enough air? Lack of air to the fire is
a common cause of smoking and poor performance. Air supply
problems may be worse in certain wind conditions (often
incorrectly ascribed to 'downdraught', which is in fact very rare),
where air can be sucked out of the room. The answer is to fit an air
vent, as near to the fire as possible, facing into the usual wind
direction.
DOWNDRAUGHT: Wind can blow down a chimney if there is
something higher nearby such as a tree, hill or high building.
Fitting an anti-downdraught cowl to the chimney top can cure this.
Types which cannot be swept through are not recommended.
POOR CHIMNEY DRAUGHT- Chimney draught in use MUST beat
least 12Pa.
CHIMNEY FIRE: In the rare event of deposits inside the chimney
igniting (roaring sound + dense smoke and sparks from the
chimney) immediately close the door, shut all air controls and call
the fire brigade. Prevent fires by using very dry fuel and having
your chimney swept regularly.
MAINTENANCE
MONTHLY- With the fire cold, remove, clean and refit the throat
plate (or 'baffle plate') fitted below the flue outlet. Check that the
flue is clear and unblocked, and that the door seals are sound.
ANNUALLY- SWEEP THE CHIMNEY The entire length of the
chimney from stove to outlet should be swept annually, or more
often if smoky fuels are used.
NEW PARTS Your stove has been extensively tested for safety -
please don't try to modify it and always make sure to obtain
genuine spare parts.
Your stove generates VERY high temperatures. Eventually the
internal parts will require replacement (when you will be pleased to
discover that our parts are very much less expensive than other
makes). Help parts to last by:
•
Using only recommend, very dry, fuels.
•
Emptying the ash very regularly when using mineral fuel -
never allow it to touch the underside of the grate.
•
Cleaning the throat plate regularly.
•
Avoiding 'over-firing'
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
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