sweep the chimney through the
appliance.
First remove the side fire plates, front
firebars 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. 3), the front firebars, and side
fireplates.
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.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Fire Will Not Burn.
Check that:
a) the air inlet is not obstructed in
any way,
b) chimneys and flueways are clear,
c) that a suitable fuel is being used,
d) that there is an adequate air supply
into the room,
e) that an extractor fan is not fitted in
the same room as the stove.
f) there is sufficient draw in the
chimney, (once the chimney is warm
a draught reading of at least 0.10
inches water gauge should be
obtained).
Door Glass Blacks Up
Keeping the glass clean requires a
certain amount of experimentation
due to the differences in the draw of
different chimneys. The following
points should be noted and with a
little care should enable the glass to
be kept clean in most situations:
a) The airwash relies on a supply of
heated air to keep the glass clean,
therefore, when lighting the stove
allow the firebed to become well
established before closing the
airslides. This may also be necessary
when re-fuelling the stove.
b) When re-fuelling keep the fuel as
far back from the front firebars as
possible, do not try to fit too much
fuel into the firebox.
c) Never completely close the airwash
control - as a guide it should be at
least a quarter open.
d) The airslides in the doors may be
kept slightly open to assist in keeping
the glass clean.
e) Wet wood or logs overhanging the
front firebars will cause the glass to
blacken.
It is always more difficult to keep the
glass clean when running the stove
very slowly for long periods.
If blackening of the glass still occurs
check that the top of the stove is
bolted on securely, and that the seal
between the top and the body is
intact. Also check that all flue
connections and the blanking plate
are well sealed. It is also important
that the chimney draw is sufficient,
(when the chimney is warm a
draught reading of at least 0.10
inches water gauge should be
obtained), and that it is not affected
by down-draught.
When burning coal some blackening
of the glass may occur below the
level of the front firebars. This will
not obscure the view of the fire or
affect its performance.
Fume Emission.
Warning Note: Properly installed
and operated this appliance will not
emit fumes. Occasional fume from
de-ashing and re-fuelling may
occur. Persistent fume emission is
potentially dangerous and must not
be tolerated. If fume emission does
persist, then the following
immediate actions should be taken:
a) Open doors and windows to
ventilate the room.
b) Let the fire out and safely
dispose of the fuel from the
appliance.
c) Check for flue or chimney
blockage, and clean if required.
d) Do not attempt to re-light the
fire until cause of fume has been
identified, if necessary seek
professional advice.
The most common cause of fume
emission is flueway or chimney
blockage. For your own safety these
must be kept clean.
Fire blazing out of
control
Check that :
a) The doors are tightly closed.
b) The airslides are turned down to
the minimum setting.
c) The airwash control is closed.
d) A suitable fuel is being used.
e) Door seals and airwash slide are
intact.
Chimney Fires.
If the chimney is thoroughly and
regularly swept, chimney fires should
not occur. However, if a chimney fire
does occur turn the controls to the
minimum setting, and tightly close
the doors of the appliance. This
should cause the chimney fire to go
out in which case the control should
be kept at the minimum setting until
the stove has gone out. The chimney
and flueways should then be cleaned.
If the chimney fire does not go out
when the above action is taken then
the fire brigade should be called
immediately.
After a chimney fire the chimney
should be carefully examined for any
damage. Expert advice should be
sought if necessary.
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