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Loading 1 to 2 medium sized logs will produce a good output with reasonable burn time, generally small
logs will burn up quicker producing a high output for a short time and a large log will take longer to burn
and produce less output over a given time. These appliances are approved for intermittent operation on wood
(0.75 to 1.5 hour burn cycles. The fire will then often need reviving by first de-ashing and then using small
pieces of wood and plenty of air to get flames issuing from the wood again.
6.8 Shutting Down
The stove will normally shut down by itself as the fuel is consumed. In order to shut down the stove for
other reasons, close the primary air controls (if open), then close the secondary air control. If the controls are
left in this position, the fire will eventually burn out. If you want to revive the fire open the secondary air
controls fully.
Warning! -
The stove will remain
very hot
for a considerable time after the fire has died down or been
extinguished.
Warning!- Petroleum coke fuels or household waste must not be burnt on this appliance.
6.9
Maintenance
Inspect the inside of the firebox and above the baffle plate every week during use.
See chimney cleaning
section in section 3 Warnings and Important Information.
Only use manufacturers recommended
replacement parts on the appliance
6.10
Seasonal Use
Remove the baffle and inspect the inside of the stove and the flue ways and ensure they are 100% clear after
a period of disuse, for example if the stove is not used during the warmer periods of the year. Also set the air
controls half open to keep the appliance ventilated and stop the build-up of any moisture inside.
7.0 Safety Notes for your guidance
FIRES CAN BE DANGEROUS
– Always use a fireguard in the presence of children, the elderly or the
infirm.
DO NOT OVERFIRE
– it is possible to fire the stove beyond its design capacity, this could damage the
stove, so watch for signs of overfiring – if any part of the stove starts to glow red, the fire is in an overfire
situation and the controls should be adjusted accordingly. Never leave the stove unattended for long periods
without first adjusting the controls to a safe setting – careful air supply control should be exercised at all
times.
Any unauthorised modifications of this appliance will render the guarantee null and void and could be
potentially dangerous. Replacement parts should only be sourced from San Remo approved dealers
CO ALARMS
Building Regulations require that whenever a new or replacement fixed solid fuel or wood/biomass
appliance is installed in a dwelling a carbon monoxide alarms must be fitted in (A) same room as the
appliance and, (B) either inside each bedroom or within 5 meters of the bedroom door measured along the
path of the corridor. Ref: building regulations doc J. Further guidance on the installation of the carbon
monoxide alarm is available in IS EN 50291-1:2010/A1:2012 and from the alarm manufacturer’s
instructions.
Provision of an alarm must not be considered a substitute for either installing the appliance correctly
or ensuring regular servicing and maintenance of the appliance and chimney system.
Your installer should have fitted CO alarms in the same room as the appliance and, either inside each
bedroom or within 5 meters of the bedroom door measured along the path of the corridor. Ref: building
regulations doc J. If the alarm sounds unexpectedly, follow the instructions given under “Warning Note”
below.
