IMPORTANT OPERATION / MAINTENANCE NOTES
Now that your Stanley Wood Stove is installed and no doubt you are looking forward to the many comforts it
will provide, we would like to give you some tips on how to get the best results from your stove.
1. We would like if you could take some time to read the operating instructions/hints, which we are
confident, will be of great benefit to you.
2. Do not burn fuel with a high moisture content, such as a damp or unseasoned timber. This will o n l y
result in a build up of tar in the stove and in the chimney.
3.
IMPORTANT:
The first few fires should be relatively small to permit the refractory to set properly and
season the stove. During these firings it is recommended to ventilate the room as an
unpleasant (not toxic) odour may be emitted as the paint is completing curement.
LEAVE THE DOOR SLIGHTLY AJAR DURING THE FIRST FIRING TO PREVENT THE ROPE FROM
STICKING TO THE PAINT DURING THE CURING PROCESS.
4. Inspect the flue-ways of the stove weekly and ensure that there are no blockages. Check
flueways before lighting especially after a shut down period. Please see chimney cleaning
section.
5. Never allow a build up of ashes in the ash pan, as this will cause the grate to burn out prematurely.
6. Avoid slow burning of damp or unseasoned timber as this will result in tarring flue ways and chimney.
7. Allow adequate air ventilation to ensure plenty of air for combustion.
8. Do not burn rubbish/household plastic.
9. Clean the chimney at least twice a year.
10. Burning soft fuels such as timber will stain the glass. Regular cleaning will prevent permanent staining.
Clean with soapy water when cool.
11. Keep all combustible materials a safe distance away from unit, please see section for clearances to
combustibles.
12. Never use aerosol spray near the appliance when it is in operation.
13. For safety reasons never leave children or the elderly unaccompanied while stove is in use. Use a
fire guard.
14. Avoid contact with the appliance when in use as stove reaches very high operating temperatures.
15. This appliance should be regularly maintained by a competent service engineer.
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