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What to do in the event of a
chimney fire
In the event of a chimney fire:
1. Close off the air controls immediately.
2. Leave the room, close the door and alert other
people in the house.
3. Evacuate the property and call the fire brigade.
4. Do not re-enter the property until it is confirmed
safe.
Do not use until a registered engineer has inspected the
chimney and appliance to confirm the system is safe and
free from obstruction. Only use genuine Ironwood parts in
the event that stove parts require replacement.Ventilation
For ventilation requirements please refer to Document J.
Many older properties are sufficiently ventilated by
natural leakage of air to provide suitable air supply for an
appliance of 5kW output or less.
Modern building construction has meant that properties
have become more air tight. If the air tightness of a
modern property is less than 5m3 per hour per m2 a
purpose air vent is required for a 5kW rated stove. The
air leakage of a modern house is tested on completion of
construction and a certificate should detail the information
required.
An inadequate air supply can result in a poor combustion.
This appliance requires a constant supply of air to maintain
good combustion.
Extractor fans or cooker hoods must not be placed in the
same room as this can cause fumes to emit into the room.
Care & Maintenance
Annual service
Before the start of the heating season an inspection must
be made and the appliance cleaned as detailed below. It
is important to ensure when any service or cleaning is
undertaken the appliance has had time to fully cool.
Visual checks should be made to ensure the following are
in good condition:
Stove glass and door rope
Side and rear firebricks
Baffle plate
Grate and log retainer
Chimney sweeping
When burning seasoned or kiln dried wood you should
sweep your chimney at least once a year. Ideally the
chimney should be swept before, during and after the
heating season. Sweeping the connecting flue pipe and
chimney keeps the chimney clear from blockages to ensure
that the appliance operates efficiently and safely. Access
to cleaning the chimney is made by removing the firebrick
and baffle plate (see below).
Always check that the sweep is qualified and leaves a
sweeping certificate.
Chimney Sweeps:
NACS
The national Association of Chimney Sweeps
nacs.org.uk
GOMCS
The Guild Of Master Chimney Sweeps
www.guildofmasterchimneysweeps.co.uk
APICS
The Association of Professional Independent Chimney
Sweeps
apics.org.uk
SWEEPSAFE
www.sweepsafe.com
HETAS
hetas.co.uk/find-chimney-sweep/
