8 Further information for all stove owners
8.1 Reduced burning (Slow Combustion)
When wood is burnt slowly in a closed appliance (e.g.: air controls at the minimum
setting), 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, fifteen to twenty
minutes twice a day.
To avoid chimney problems, your appliance should not be burnt at a reduced burn rate
without a period of fast burning. Fast burning is when the stove is burnt with a ’lively flame’
and a higher temperature. We strongly advise against stoking the fire with wood and
reducing the air inlets before leaving the stove to extinguish (perhaps when retiring to bed)
as this can lead to a cooling of the stove and flue, resulting in incomplete combustion,
sooty deposits and high levels of pollutant gases released into the environment.
8.2 Over firing
DO NOT
over fire your appliance. Firing the stove at maximum for prolonged
periods may result in over-firing. If the chimney connector or casing glows red the
appliance is being over-fired and this may result in a chimney fire. Other signs include
warping and a red-oxide colouring will demonstrate the over heating of internal parts; body
paint which has turned dusty white is also indicative of such use.
8.3 Chimney fires
Used in the correct manner, with the correct fuel and regular maintenance a chimney fire
should never occur. However in the event of a chimney fire, the following procedure
should be actioned without delay:
Call the fire service—
DIAL 999
Immediately close all of the air inlet supplies on the appliance to reduce the air
supply to the stove.
Move items of furniture and combustibles away from the surrounding area of
the stove, to reduce the risk of fire and allow access for the fire service.
Ensure access to the loft space is available.
Evacuate the property.
8.4 Periods of non-use (summer months)
Please ensure that your stove is left clean and moving components are well lubricated
with a water repelling corrosion inhibitor for the summer months (during periods of
prolonged non-use). If possible store the throat plate outside the stove. Check all movea-
ble components at regular intervals to ensure they are moving freely. Allow air movement
through the stove by opening the air inlet control to about half way, open or leave the door
ajar. This will allow a free flow of air through the appliance thus preventing moisture and
condensation forming inside the stove and chimney. This preventative maintenance will
ensure your stove stays in the best condition for the coming winter months.
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