LANGDALE SMOKE CONTROL ISSUE 1 07/07/2015
CLEANING THE STOVE AND FLUE
It is important to remove the ashes regularly, if the ash builds up through the grate, the grate
could overheat and distort.
Open the fire door with the stove glove provided and, using the tool, gently pull out the
ashpan a little way. Then remove the tool and slot it in from the top of the slot in the
middle of the ashpan. The tool will then have a firm grip on the ashpan . Carefully carry
the ashes out to dispose of them, or use a ‘Tippy’ or similar ash carrier.
When the stove is being used regularly, it will be necessary to remove the baffle once a year
to clean any debris that may have collected there. The chimney/flue should be swept and
checked every year. The glass on the stove door can be cleaned (better when the glass is
cool), using a damp cloth, or sponge pan scrubber for any stubborn marks. Stove glass
cleaner may be used if required.
The body of the stove can be brushed with a soft brush, do not use water on the paint work.
If, in time, the body of the stove needs touching up, a touch-up aerosol of paint, the same as
originally used in the factory can be obtained from you supplier.
Warning – do not use an aerosol spray near the stove when the stove is alight.
This appliance should be regularly maintained by a competent service engineer.
There must be no unauthorised modification of the appliance.
Any replacement parts must be recommended by the Manufacturer and can be purchased
from the approved dealer the stove was originally purchased from.
If the stove is to be left unused for a prolonged period of time then it should be given a
thorough clean to remove ash and unburned fuel residues. To enable a good flow of air
through the appliance to reduce condensation and subsequent damage, leave the air
controls fully open.
It is important that the flue connection, any appliance baffles or throat plates and the
chimney are swept prior to lighting up after a prolonged shutdown period
.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
1. The stove is not burning well.
The stove may need more fuel loading - load more fuel, see ‘lighting the stove’
The wood may be un-seasoned or damp - avoid using unsuitable wood, burn smokeless
fuel until the wood is dry and seasoned.
The chimney may need sweeping, or there may be a build up of debris above the baffle -
see ‘Cleaning the Stove and Flue’
The fuel may be too hard, e.g. some anthracites and cokes require a lot of draught to
