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Fuel Overloading
Four good size logs is a sufficient quantity of fuel to achieve the rated output from
this appliance. Never exceed this amount of fuel and never stack the fuel too high in the stove so as it
touches the baffle as this may cause smoke to be produced.
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.
Maintenance
Inspect the inside of the firebox and above the baffle plate every week during use.
See chimney cleaning
section in section 3.1 Warnings and Important Information.
Inspect the inside of the stove and the flue
ways and ensure they are 100% clear after a period of disuse (e.g summer).
Only use manufacturers
recommended replacement parts on the appliance
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 to 50% to keep the appliance ventilated and stop the build-up of any moisture inside.
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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 perform modifications to the appliance as this could seriously compromise safety in
operation.
DO NOT OVERFIRE
– it is possible to fire the stove beyond its design capacity, this could damage the
stove, so watch for signs of over firing – if any part of the stove starts to glow red, the fire is in an over fire
situation and the controls should be adjusted accordingly. Never leave the stove unattended for long periods
without first adjusting the controls to a reduced and safe setting – careful air supply control should be
exercised at all times.
CO ALARMS
Building Regulations require that whenever a new or replacement fixed solid fuel or wood/biomassappliance
is installed in a dwelling a carbon monoxidealarm must be fitted in the same room as theappliance. Further
guidance on the installation ofthe carbon monoxide alarm is available in BS EN50292:2002 and from the
alarm manufacturer‟sinstructions.
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 a CO alarm in the same room as the appliance. If the alarm
soundsunexpectedly, follow the instructions given under“Warning Note” below.
WARNING NOTE – FUME EMISSION
Properly installed, operated and maintained this appliance will not emit fumes into the dwelling. Occasional
fumes from de-ashing and refuelling may occur. However, persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous
and must not be tolerated.
If fume emission does persist, then the following immediate action should be taken: -
1.
Open doors and windows to ventilate room and then leave the premises
2.
Let the fire out
