Piazzetta E903, Instructions For Installation, Use And Maintenance Manual

E903

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July 2012

nace or from any fixed boiler if located in a designated smoke control area. It is also an offence to 
acquire an "unauthorised fuel" for use within a smoke control area unless it is used in an "exempt" 
appliance ("exempted" from the controls which   generally apply in the smoke control area). 
 
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has powers under the Act to author-
ise      smokeless fuels or exempt appliances for use in smoke control areas in England. In Scotland 
and Wales this power rests with Ministers in the devolved administrations for those countries.     
Separate legislation, the Clean Air (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, applies in Northern Ireland.   
Therefore it is a requirement that fuels burnt or obtained for use in smoke control areas have been 
"authorised" in Regulations and that appliances used to burn solid fuel in those areas (other than 
"authorised" fuels) have been exempted by an Order made and signed by the Secretary of State or 
Minister in the devolved administrations. 
 
Further information on requirements of the Clean Air Act can be found at:  
http://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/ 
Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean Air Act 1993 including designation and 
supervision of smoke control areas and you can contact them for details of Clean Air Act               
requirements. 

Fuel overloading:  

The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual should not be exceeded, overloading can 
cause excess smoke.  
 

Operation with door left open:  

Operation with the door open can cause excess smoke. 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 dampers open can cause excess smoke. The appliance must not 
be operated with air controls or dampers left open except as directed in the instructions. 

Periods of Prolonged Non-Use 

If the stove is to be left unused for a prolonged period of time then it should be given a thorough 
clean to remove ash and unburned fuel residues. To enable a good flow of air through the appliance 
to reduce condensation and subsequent damage, leave the air controls fully open. 

Extractor fan 

There must not be an extractor fan fitted in the same room as the stove as this can cause the stove 
to emit smoke and fumes into the room. 
 

Aerosol sprays 

Do not use an aerosol spray on or near the stove when it is alight. 
 

Use of operating tools 

Always use the operating tools provided when handling parts likely to be hot when the stove is in 
use. 
 

Chimney Fires 

If the chimney is thoroughly and regularly swept, chimney fires should not occur.  However, if a  
chimney fire does occur turn off the stove immediately and isolate the mains electricity supply (if   
applicable), and tightly close the doors of the stove.  This should cause the chimney fire to go out. If 
the chimney fire does not go out when the above action is taken then the fire brigade should be 
called immediately. Do not relight the stove until the chimney and flueways have been cleaned and 
examined by a professional. 
 

Permanent air vent 

The stove requires a permanent and adequate air supply in order for it to operate safely and         
efficiently. 
In accordance with current Building Regulations the installer may have fitted a permanent air supply 
vent into the room in which the stove is installed to provide combustion air. This air vent should not 
under any circumstances be shut off or sealed.