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Valor Hamlet Multifuel Stove
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OVER-FIRING
Do not
over fire your appliance. Using flammable
liquids or too much wood or firing the fire at
maximum for prolonged periods may result in
over-firing. If the chimney connector or casing
glows red it is being over-fired. If this occurs
immediately close all air inlets to the appliance to
reduce the air supply to the fire. Should a chimney
fire occur immediately close the appliance down.
Get everyone out of the house and call the fire
brigade. A chimney fire may cause structural
damage of the chimney. Do not use the appliance
until the chimney and connector have been
inspected and any damaged parts repaired or
replaced. This should be done by a competent person
such as a HETAS registered engineer.
CLINKER
The formation of clinker suggests that the unit is
being over-fired. Any clinker forming on the grate
should be removed when cold.
ASH REMOVAL
The ash pan should be emptied at least twice a day
or when the level of ash reaches the top of the ash
pan. On no account should the ash be allowed to
build up to touch the underside of the grate bars as
this will greatly shorten their life span.
When the appliance is burning
Wood
only, it is
acceptable to maintain an ash bed on top of the
grate bars, of approximately 20mm (3/4'') without
any un-due effect upon the grate bars.
EXTENDED BURNING
The appliance will burn for an extended period
provided:
•Sufficient fuel is placed in the firebox.
•The controls are set correctly.
•Excess draught is not present in the chimney.
•Fire door is closed.
•If the fire goes out with unburnt fuel left in
the firebox increase the air opening slightly,
and vice versa.
In the morning
•Open the air control fully until embers begin
to glow brightly and place pieces of fuel on
the fire until it is well established.
WARNING:
When wood is burnt slowly in a
closed appliance it produces moisture and tar,
which will create condensation and deposits in the
chimney. This effect can be minimised by burning
hard for a short period, about 20 minutes, twice a
day. It is usually convenient to do this morning and
night.
Note: To avoid chimney problems your fire should
not be burnt slowly for longer than 12 hours
without a period of fast burning.
WARNING: Properly installed, with a suitable
flue and chimney correctly operated and main-
tained this appliance will not emit fumes into the
dwelling. Occasional fumes from the de-ashing
and re-fuelling may occur. However, persistent
fume emission is potentially dangerous and must
be investigated by a Hetas registered installer.
Stop using the appliance if you smell fumes or
see smoke escaping.
If fume emission does persist, the following
immediate actions should be taken.
•Open doors and windows to ventilate room.
•Let the fire die or extinguish and safely
dispose of fuel from the appliance.
•Check the flue or chimney for a blockage, and
clean if required.
Seek expert advice from your HETAS registered
installer. Do not attempt to re-light the fire until the
cause of the fume emission has been identified and
corrected
