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INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION
If the air controls on your stove are closed too much incomplete combus�on may lead to a build-up of hard, shiny
soot on the inside of your stove and glass. To prevent soo�ng of the chamber and glass introduce:-
1) more secondary air,
2) check that your fuel is suitable and dry.
3) that you have sufficient draw in your chimney.
It is important to check the draw condi�ons before ligh�ng your stove. This may be done, for instance, by
crumpling a piece of newspaper, placing it in the combus�on chamber and ligh�ng it. The draw condi�ons are
good if the smoke is drawn away through the chimney.
OVERNIGHT BURNING
Mendip Stoves are designed to burn wood. Wood burns more efficiently and cleanly when it is burnt ho�er,
the typical burn cycle of a wood load is 1hr. Mendip Stoves do not recommend that their stoves are burnt
overnight for this reason. As a night �me regime we recommend that the fire is loaded when hot and burnt
for five minutes with the secondary air control fully open un�l the new wood has taken and is burning, then
close the air control to its opera�onal posi�on. On returning to the stove in the morning the fire will have burn
out, reload with a firelighter and some kindling and open the air control fully to relight quickly. Beware as the
ash bed could s�ll have hot embers.
PERMANENT AIR VENT
The stove requires a permanent air vent to the room . This is to provide adequate air supply in order for the stove
to operate safely and efficiently. In accordance with current Building Regula�ons the installer may have fi�ed a
permanent air supply vent into the room in which the stove is installed to provide combus�on air. This air vent
should not under any circumstances be shut off or sealed.
WARNING NOTE
Properly installed, operated and maintained this stove will not emit fumes into the dwelling. Occasional fumes
from de-ashing and re-fuelling may occur. However, persistent fume emission is poten�ally dangerous and must
not be tolerated. If fume emission does persist, then the following immediate ac�on should be taken:-
(a) Open doors and windows to ven�late the room and then leave the premises.
(b) Let the fire go out.
(c) Check for flue or chimney blockage and clean if required
(d) Do not a�empt to relight the fire un�l the cause of the fume emission has been iden�fied and
corrected. If necessary seek expert advice.
The most common cause of fume emission is flue way or chimney blockage. For your own safety these must be
kept clean at all �mes.
CO ALARM
Your installer should have fi�ed a CO alarm in the same room as the appliance. If the alarm sounds unexpectedly,
follow the instruc�ons given under “Warning Note” above.
AEROSOLS
Aerosols are flammable and therefore dangerous to use around a lit stove. Do not use aerosol sprays near
your lit stove. The use of any aerosol is dangerous and care must be take in handling aerosols.
