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The maximum amount of fuel specified
in this manual should not be exceeded,
overloading can cause excess smoke.
Operation with the door open can cause
excess smoke. The appliance must not be
operated with the appliance door left open
except as directed in the instructions.
Operation with the air controls or dampers
open can cause excess smoke. The appliance
must not be operated with air controls or
dampers door left open except as directed
in the instructions.
DE-ASHING THE STOVE
Before de-ashing the stove, make sure that
all the fuel has burned out and the ashes
has cool down, then use a brush let the ash
fall from bed of the fire into the ash pan
underneath. Then take out of the ashpan. If
you have the vacuum cleaner, suck the ash
into the vacuum cleaner directly.
If the stove is still burning when you want to
de-ash the stove, make sure that you take a
heat resistant glove and use special tools for
cleaning. Brush and vacuum cleaner are not
suitable in this case.
WARNING
Take great care when removing and
emptying the ash pan. It may be very hot
and still contain burning or smouldering
embers and is a fire risk.
7. GUIDANCE ON SAFE OPERATION
FIRE CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS
During operation, the stove and all the fittings
(door handles and controls) get very hot.
DO NOT OVER FIRE THE STOVE.
It is possible to fire the stove to such an
extent that damage may occur. Look out for
parts of the stove or flue glowing red hot. If
such a situation occurs adjust the air supply
accordingly to reduce the burning rate.
CHIMNEY FIRE
In the event of a chimney fire:
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Shut all air controls immediately
■
Raise the alarm and evacuate the building
■
Call the fire brigade
■
Do not re-enter the building
FUMES
If installed, operated and maintained correctly
the stove will not emit fumes into the room
other than occasionally very small amounts
when re-fuelling or de-ashing.
If fumes are being emitted during normal
operation:
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Ventilate the room by opening all doors
and windows.
■
Let the fire burn out
■
Leave the room
■
Check the stove, flue and chimney for
blockages
■
Do not re-use the stove until the cause
of the problem has been identified and
rectified.
If required seek expert help.
ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
In a small number of installations, very
occasionally in specific weather conditions
(direction of wind) the draw of the chimney
may be affected causing a downdraught and
fumes to be emitted into the room.
If this is the case the stove should not be
used and advice sought from a professional
flue installer who would be able to advise
on possible solutions such as an anti-
downdraught cowl.
