Charnwood 5, Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

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OPERATING  INSTRUCTIONS

Throat plate

Side brick

Throat plate

Fig. 8 Throat plate position and lowering

Side View

Lowering the throat plate

Bracket

Push upwards 

towards corner 

and rotate down

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THROAT PLATE AND 

FLUEWAY CLEANING

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

It is important that the throat plate and all the stove flueways are kept 
clean in order to prevent potentially dangerous fume emission. Check 
by looking up into the firebox for signs of soot or fly-ash on the 
throat plate and sides of the firebox. If there are signs of a build up of 
soot or fly-ash then cleaning is necessary. Cleaning should occur at 
least once a month and more frequently if required. Let the fire out 
and ensure it is cold before carrying out these operations. If 
necessary, wear your Charnwood gloves to prevent irritation from 
soot deposits. 

The throat plate consists of two firebrick panels which rest on the 
central bracket and the two side bricks. To lower, push the brick up 
towards the topmost corner of the stove, and lower down diagonally 
(see Fig. 8). Any sooty deposits should then be swept from the plate 
and into the fire.

Return the throat plates to their correct position by reversing the 
above method, ensuring they slot onto the bracket and rest securely 
on the side panels.

The chimney should be swept at least twice a year. It will generally be 
possible to sweep the chimney through the appliance. If the stove is 
fitted in place of an open fire, the chimney should be swept one 
month after installation to clear any soot falls which may have 
occurred due to the difference in combustion between the stove and 
the open fire.

First remove the fuel retainer and the throat plate. Then sweep the 
chimney ensuring that soot is removed from all horizontal surfaces 
after sweeping.

In situations where it is not possible to sweep through the appliance 
the installer will have provided alternative means, such as a soot door. 
After sweeping the chimney the appliance flue outlet and the flue 
pipe connecting the stove to the chimney must be cleaned with a flue 
brush.

After clearing any soot from within the stove, replace the throat plate 
(see Fig. 8) and the fuel retainer. 

Different types of sweep’s brushes are available to suit different 
flueways. For standard brick chimneys, a wire centre sweep’s brush 
fitted with a guide wheel is recommended. For prefabricated 
insulated chimneys the manufacturers instructions with regard to 
sweeping should be consulted.

CO ALARM

Your installer should have fitted a CO alarm in the same room as the 
appliance. If the alarm sounds unexpectedly, follow the instructions 
given under “ Warning Note” o verleaf. 

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