Have the central controls been set correctly? Is the building
sufficiently well insulated?
THE DOOR CATCH
may need adjusting as the rope seal 'beds
down'. Simply loosen the screw
at the end of the shaft and move
the tapered pin as shown. Re-
tighten the screw.
CONDENSATION
onto cool
surfaces inside the stove can be
severe if fuel is in any way damp.
Use only very dry fuel.
It is vital that the heating circuit is fitted with
a device, such as a low-limit thermostat, to minimise cold water
circulating through the boiler.
SMOKE COMING INTO ROOM
Fumes are poisonous- smoke
emission must NEVER be tolerated, causes might be:
NEW STOVE: There is often a smell and sometimes visible fumes
as the paint cures. This normally stops after an hour or so.
INADEQUATE SEALS: Are all flue pipes and connectors
absolutely
gas-tight? Even the tiniest crack or gap can spoil the
draught. Does an inset appliances fully seal against the fireplace?
BLOCKED THROAT PLATE: Has soot and ash collected on the
'throat plate' above the inner back part of the firebox?
UNSUITABLE, BLOCKED OR UN-SWEPT CHIMNEY: The first
requirement for correct operation is a sound chimney. Check the
requirements earlier in this document and in any case of doubt
engage a professional sweep or chimney engineer.
POOR AIR SUPPLY: Lack of air to the fire is a common cause of
smoking and poor performance. Air supply problems may be
worse in certain wind conditions (often incorrectly ascribed to
'downdraught', which is in fact very rare), where air can be sucked
out of the room. The answer is to fit an air vent, as near to the fire
as possible, facing into the usual wind direction.
DOWNDRAUGHT: Wind can blow
down
a chimney if there is
something higher nearby such as a tree, hill or high building.
Fitting an anti-downdraught cowl to the chimney top can cure this.
Types which cannot be swept through are not recommended.
POOR CHIMNEY DRAUGHT- Chimney draught in use MUST be
at least 12Pa.
CHIMNEY FIRE:
In the rare event of deposits inside the chimney
igniting (roaring sound + dense smoke and sparks from the
chimney) immediately close the door, shut all air controls and call
the fire brigade. Prevent fires by using
very dry fuel
and having
your chimney swept regularly.
MAINTENANCE
MONTHLY
- With the fire cold, use the ashpan handle tool to lift,
pull forward and lower the baffle (or 'throat plate') fitted inside the
top of the stove. Check that it is clear and unblocked. Check that
the the door seals are sound.
ANNUALLY- SWEEP THE CHIMNEY
The entire length of the
chimney from stove to outlet should be swept annually, more often
if smoky fuels are used.
NEW PARTS
Your stove has been extensively tested for safety -
please don't try to modify it and always obtain genuine spare parts
.
SURFACE FINISH
Wipe the stove body with a slightly damp cloth
when cool. NEVER use aerosol spray or wax near the hot fire –
they can ignite. Painted steel parts can be refurbished using
special spray paint. Coloured doors are traditional hand-applied
vitreous enamel - it
will
have small surface imperfections and,
while virtually immune from fading, rust and scratches, it can chip.
Enamel cannot be repainted or repaired.
Your stove generates
VERY
high temperatures. Eventually the
internal parts will require replacement . Help parts to last by:
●Using only recommend, very dry, fuels.
●Emptying the ash very regularly when using mineral fuel -never
allow it to touch the underside of the grate.
●Cleaning the throat plate regularly.
●Avoiding 'over-firing'
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Standard Spare Parts for BFM No2 Central Heating Stove
BFM Spares Direct: Tel. 01782 339034 Fax 01782 339028
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The Portway, Flavel and BFM stove designs are registered at the UK Patent Office and protected by Copyright © and UK Design Right, Glyn Hughes 2006-2012. Certain parts are
UK Patent Applied For. This document printed 22/07/2014. We are always striving to improve these products and may change their specification without notice.
