Clarke CHELSEA 6909895, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE GC04 12 Classic Cast Iron Stove CHELSEA PART NO 6909895 ...

Page 2: ...r place of purchase no product can be returned to us without prior permission This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Please note that details and specifications contained herein are correct at the time of going to print All data is applicable to wood burning use only CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice...

Page 3: ...contained in this manual includes extracts from the Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document J Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems updated October 2010 This guidance information in no way replaces your responsibility as an installer or end user to comply with the appropriate standards SAFETY WARNINGS FOR YOUR GUIDANCE THIS STOVE WILL BE HOT when in operation and due care should be ta...

Page 4: ...hat the stove is correctly installed and positioned as described under POSITIONING AND INSTALLATION on page 7 and that the immediate area is kept clear 4 ALWAYS check for damage before using the stove Check for breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the stoves performance Any damage should be properly repaired or the part replaced If in doubt DO NOT use the stove Consult your lo...

Page 5: ... immediately if any parts are missing Refer also to parts list diagram on pages 23 24 1 x Stove body 1 x Flue Connector c w Fireproof Gasket 1 x Firebox Top Baffle Plate 1 x Fire Retainer Bar 4 x Legs 1 x Flue Blanking Plate 1 x Ash pan Handle 1 x Grate 1 x Fixings Kit 1 x Heat Resistant Mitten TOOLS REQUIRED Hex Key 14mm wrench Clarke Fire Cement A full range of flue pipes and fire cement is avai...

Page 6: ...the stove when the normal flue exit is required If the rear mounting flue configuration is to be used the blanking plate will be fitted to the top of the stove and the flue connector to the rear panel 5 Install the top baffle plate in position inside the top of the stove sliding it back untill the tabs engage against the rear firebrick panel 6 Set the fire retainer bar and ashpan in position as sh...

Page 7: ...stalled in boats or in homes with thatched roofs please refer to the SOLIFTEC website at www soliftec com installation htm SUPPORTING FLOORS The stove must only be installed on floors with an adequate load bearing capacity and if the existing construction is not suitable additional measures such as a load distributing plate must be provided The hearth should be able to accommodate the weight of th...

Page 8: ...to heat e g plaster Due to the heat of a hot stove a suitable fire guard should always be used to provide additional protection Never allow young children to be left unsupervised in a room containing a hot stove Note If in doubt refer to the Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document J THE CHIMNEY The stove is supplied with a flue pipe connector for top or rear mounting with the fixing screws sup...

Page 9: ...poor performance Avoid having more than two bends in the flue system Any offset between bends should be minimised and the flue should be equipped with suitable access doors for inspection cleaning For further detail refer to Building Regulations document J A range of suitable flue pipes cowls and fire cement are available from your Clarke dealer Special methods are required when passing through a ...

Page 10: ...ion cleaning should be formed using purpose factory made components compatible with the flue system having an access cover that has the same level of gas tightness as the flue system and an equal level of thermal insulation Offsets in flues are only acceptable if the following rules are respected a The chimney system shall have no more than 4 bends in total 2 bends in the chimney and 2 bends in th...

Page 11: ...win walled insulated stainless steel flue to B S 4543 can be used These chimneys must be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and Building Regulations FLUE DRAUGHT A flue draught of minimum 1 2mm to a maximum 2 5mm water gauge is required for satisfactory stove performance The flue draught should be checked under fire at high output If it exceeds the recommended maximum a drau...

Page 12: ...ar flue is used the chimney may be swept through the appliance If it is not possible to pass the sweeps brush through the stove a soot door will be necessary This may be either in the actual brickwork of the chimney or fitted in the register plate Various suitable positions of soot doors are shown in Figures 6 9 s e i l p p u S r i A e v o t S t h g u a r d e u l f h t i w e v o t S r e s i l i b ...

Page 13: ...er plate with bricked up fireplace Fig 7 Horizontal register plate with top flue connection Fig 8 Horizontal register plate with rear flue connection Fig 9 Horizontal register plate with optional vertical rear flue connection ...

Page 14: ...lling may occur Persistent fume emission must not be tolerated If fume emission persists the following immediate action should be taken 1 Open doors and windows to ventilate room 2 Let the fire out or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the stove 3 Check for flue chimney blockage and clean if required 4 Do not attempt to re light the fire until the cause has been identified and corrected If nece...

Page 15: ...ife of the alarm The alarm should incorporate a warning device to alert users when the working life of the alarm is due to pass Mains powered BS EN 50291 Type A carbon monoxide alarms with fixed wiring not plug in types may be used as alternative applications provided they are fitted with a sensor failure warning device The carbon monoxide alarm should be located in the same room as the appliance ...

Page 16: ... tilting the grate sections using the grate ashpan tool supplied causing loose ash to fall into the ashpan The tool can be stored here when not in use WARNING THE TEMPERATURE REACHED BY THESE ITEMS DURING OPERATION MAY CAUSE AN INJURY TO AN END USER AS THESE ARE INTENDED TO BE ADJUSTED DURING OPERATION IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PROTECTIVE GLOVES ARE WORN WHEN HANDING THESE PARTS TYPES OF FUEL This st...

Page 17: ... ash chimney deposits than smokeless fuels For further information on type and availability of fuel the Solid Fuel Association http www solidfuel co uk serves as an advice centre to domestic consumers including all aspects of fuel types The UK Smoke Control Areas website http www uksmokecontrolareas co uk defines the location of smoke controlled areas throughout England Scotland Wales and Northern...

Page 18: ...olled up newspapers on the grate with a reasonable quantity of dry kindling wood Place 2 or 3 small logs on top 3 Light the newspaper or firelighters using a long taper and close the door 4 When the fire is burning strongly add further logs up to 10mm diameter 5 When the stove is really hot close the front air control as required Ensure there are lasting flames until the wood becomes charcoal FIRE...

Page 19: ...rocess which greatly increases the risk of a chimney fire and makes it necessary to sweep the chimney more often ASH REMOVAL Keep the stove free from a heavy buildup of ash The frequency of this is dependant upon the type and quality of fuel being used Ash should be removed before it builds up to the underside of the grate at which point the grate would be burning hot on both sides shortening its ...

Page 20: ...s i m o o R e d i s t u o e h t o t e r u s s e r p l a c i n a h c e m h t i w d e p p i u q e s e s u o h n I e h t l i t n u w o d n i w a n e p o n o i t a l i t n e v d e h s i l b a t s e l l e w s i e r i f t a e h w o L t u p t u o s l e u f t c e r r o c n I s l e u f d e d n e m m o c e r e s U e l i h w s e k o m S g n i n r u b t n e i c i f f u s n i s i t h g u a r D k c e h C t s i ...

Page 21: ...enance by a competent engineer STOVE BODY The stove is finished with a heat resistant paint which can be cleaned with a soft brush Wait until the stove has cooled down before doing this This finish can be renovated with Clarke stove paint although the paint may not be an exact match and it may be necessary to repaint the complete stove If the stove is purely ornamental painting will provide a dura...

Page 22: ...ast once a year for smokeless fuels and at least twice a year for wood and other fuels Only wire centred sweep s brushes fitted with a guide wheel should be used If it is not possible to sweep all parts of the chimney through the stove ensure there is adequate access to cleaning doors If the stove is fitted in place of an open fire then the chimney should be swept one month after installation to c...

Page 23: ...23 PARTS DIAGRAM IMPORTANT The use of parts other than CLARKE replacement parts may result in safety hazards decreased appliance performance and may invalidate your warranty ...

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