riddle, and open the air controls to
maximum. When the fire is burning
well load on more fuel as necessary
and move the air controls to the
desired setting.
When burning wood use large logs
rather than small ones. Proceed as
above, but do not riddle the fire either
when shutting down or reviving.
The stove is finished with a high
temperature paint which will
withstand the temperatures
encountered in normal use. This may
be cleaned with a damp lint-free cloth
when the stove is cold. Should re-
painting become necessary, high
temperature paints are available from
your supplier or from stove shops.
The glass in the doors is a zero
expansion ceramic glass, capable of
withstanding the heat of the fire.
Before cleaning the glass open the
doors and allow them to cool. Clean
the glass using a damp cloth and then
wiping over with a dry cloth. Any
stubborn deposits on the glass may be
removed with a proprietary stove glass
cleaner or ceramic hob cleaner. Some
deposits on the glass may be burnt off
simply by running the fire at a fast rate
for a few minutes. Do not use abrasive
cleaners or pads as theses can scratch
the surface which will weaken the
glass and cause premature failure.
It is important that the throat plate and
all the stove flueways are kept clean.
When burning smokeless fuels they
should be cleaned monthly. When
burning other fuels they should be
cleaned at least once a week, and more
frequently if necessary. It is not
necessary to let the fire out completely
to carry out these operations.
The throat plate is lowered using the
door opening tool. Slide the tool into
the bracket from the side, pull the
throat plate forward, and then lower it
as shown in Fig. 3. Any sooty deposits
should then be swept from the plate
and into the fire.
While the throat plate is lowered clean
any sooty deposits from the boiler
faces and the airwash tubes.
Return the throat plate to its correct
position - raise the front of the plate,
push it back and then lower it onto the
CLEANINGAND
MAINTENANCE
THROAT PLATE AND
FLUEWAY CLEANING
retaining lugs.
The chimney should be swept at least
twice a year. Where a top outlet is
used it will generally be possible to
sweep the chimney through the
appliance.
First remove the side fire plates, front
firebars and the throat plate. Then
sweep the chimney ensuring that soot
is removed from all horizontal
surfaces after sweeping.
In situations where it is not possible to
sweep through the appliance the
installer will have provided alternative
means, such as a soot door. After
sweeping the chimney the appliance
flue outlet and the flue pipe
connecting the stove to the chimney
must be cleaned with a flue brush.
After clearing any soot from within
the stove, replace the throat plate (see
Fig. 3), the front firebars, and side
fireplates.
Different types of sweep's brushes are
available to suit different flueways.
For standard brick chimneys a wire
centre sweep's brush fitted with a
guide wheel is recommended. For
prefabricated insulated chimneys the
manufacturers instructions with regard
to sweeping should be consulted.
Check that:
a) the air inlet is not obstructed in any
way,
b) chimneys and flueways are clear, c)
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Fire Will Not Burn.
that a suitable fuel is being used, d)
that there is an adequate air supply
into the room,
e) that an extractor fan is not fitted in
the same room as the stove.
f) there is sufficient draw in the
chimney, (once the chimney is warm a
draught reading of at least 0.10 inches
water gauge should be obtained).
Keeping the glass clean requires a
certain amount of experimentation due
to the differences in the draw of
different chimneys. The following
points should be noted and with a little
care should enable the glass to be kept
clean in most situations:
a) The airwash relies on a supply of
heated air to keep the glass clean,
therefore, when lighting the stove
allow the firebed to become well
established before closing the air
controls. This may also be necessary
when re-fuelling the stove.
b) When re-fuelling keep the fuel as
far back from the front firebars as
possible, do not try to fit too much
fuel into the firebox.
c) Never completely close the airwash
control - as a guide it should be at
least a quarter open.
d) Wet wood or logs overhanging the
front firebars will cause the glass to
blacken.
It is always more difficult to keep the
glass clean when running the stove
very slowly for long periods.
If blackening of the glass still occurs
check that all flue connections and the
blanking plate are well sealed. It is
also important that the chimney draw
is sufficient, (when the chimney is
warm a draught reading of at least
2.54 mm, or 0.10 inches, water gauge
should be obtained), and that it is not
affected by down-draught.
When burning coal some blackening
of the glass may occur below the level
of the front firebars. This will not
obscure the view of the fire or affect
its performance.
Door Glass Blacks Up
Fume Emission.
Warning Note: Properly installed
and operated this appliance will not
emit fumes. Occasional fume from
de-ashing and re-fuelling may occur.
Persistent fume emission is
potentially dangerous and must not
be tolerated. If fume emission does
persist, then the following
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Fig.3 Throat Plate Location
Tool
Pull Forward
Swing Down
