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Operation with door left open
Operation with the door open can cause excess smoke and will reduce the
efficiency of the stove by up to 50% (as well as presenting an obvious fire risk).
The appliance must not be operated with the appliance door left open except as
directed in the instructions.
Dampers left open
Operation with the air controls or appliance dampers open can cause excess
smoke. The appliance must not be operated with air controls, appliance
dampers or door left open except as directed in the instructions.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE (o
nly ever carry out maintenance when the stove is cold).
The following elements of maintenance may be carried out by the householder.
Any structural repairs, e.g. panel, collar or stove pipe replacement must be
carried out by a suitably qualified installer.
Baffle Plate Removal and Replacement
Note the position before removal. To remove baffle plate, firmly push the baffle
plate upwards then bring forwards so that the back edge of the baffle plate
drops down from the rear fire brick that it was resting upon. The plate can now
be withdrawn through the open doorway of the stove.
To replace, place the baffle plate inside the stove in the correct alignment.
Angle the plate so that the front edge is higher than the back edge and lift high
into the stove so that the front edge locates on the steel ledge at the top of the
stove and the back edge of the plate can be re-positioned on top of the rear fire
brick.
Please ensure the baffle plate has been pushed firmly to the back of the
stove prior to using the stove; this enables the hot gases to leave the stove
safely as intended.
Sweeping the Chimney
Your chimney should be cleaned each year before starting to use your stove for
the winter. Birds may have nested in the chimney or the masonry may have
cracked. Both chimney and flue pipe must be swept at least once a year. It is
recommended that you have your chimney swept every six months. It may be
necessary to sweep more frequently when damp wood is burnt regularly.
The chimney can be swept through your stove with the baffle plate removed. It
is advisable to remove the bricks too in order to avoid accidental damage.
