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Points to Note Regarding the Catalytic Convertor!
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If the customer smokes tobacco products, lives on a busy road or is cooking with a gas
oven/hob at the time of testing you must ensure that an ambient CO reading is taken
before lighting the fire and attempting a reading.
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Does the catalytic convertor need replacing?
The catalytic convertor does not need
replacing unless it has become physically broken or the combustion test shows
deterioration in performance over time. To constantly test the performance of the
catalytic converter, our laboratory has been running appliances eight hours per day, five
days per week, for up to seven years. Periodically we send catalytic converters back to the
manufacturer for testing. After the equivalent of 30 years of use, the catalytic converter is
as efficient as it was when brand new. Burley manages to achieve this by designing the
fire to ensure that the catalytic converter is in exactly the right position for long life and
maximum efficiency. (For other makes of fire please consult the relevant manufacturer).
Only use replacement catalyst supplied by Burley.
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If you or the customer detects any odours from the fire please remember that the
catalytic convertor is not an air filter and does not remove smells. The ceramics in the fire
can absorb household smells and in turn these smells get emitted when the fire is lit,
especially if the fire is used in an enclosed space for a period of time. If this is the case we
recommend that the fire is run on maximum for at least 5 hours with the doors and
windows open. This should be done at least twice a year, preferably in the spring and
autumn or at any time they notice a smell.
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We do not advise the burning of wax candles within 1 metre of the fire. Wax particles can
become airborne and deposit and solidify in the fire causing potential combustion
problems.
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The catalyst can also be affected by airborne paint smells and vapors from some plug in
air fresheners. The fire must be removed or sealed if you plan to decorate anywhere in
the house. If you can detect smells from the fire carry out the burning off procedure as
above.
Further information regarding the catalytic convertor and Flueless fires in general can
be found on our website
www.burley.co.uk
