Permanent air vent
The stove requires a permanent air vent to the room . This is to provide adequate air supply in order for the stove 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.
Maintenance
Mendip stoves recommends the removal of ash from the stove at regular intervals (weekly if used daily). Allowing the
ash pan to over flow will impede the function of the stove and can cause possible damage to the stove grate and ash pan.
To remove ash pan use ash pan tool to hook under slot front of ash pan drawer. Lift and pull out of firebox chamber. Take
care to support ash pan during movement, always wear a heat resistant glove. Make sure the stove is completely cold
before cleaning out ash (embers can remain hot for over 24 hours). Ash must be stored in a non-combustible container
and must not be mixed with other combustible waste.
Prolonged non use (summer)
If the stove is unused for a prolonged period of time (e.g. over the summer) 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. It is important that the flue connection, any appliance baffles or
throat plates and the chimney are swept prior to lighting up after a prolonged shutdown period.
Annual service
The inside of the stove should be serviced /cleaned once a year. To clean the inside, remove all ash, soot and tar residue
from the combustion chamber. Remove insulated chamber panels and baffle, dirt and soot will collect behind it and this
must be cleaned out. Check the quality of all vermiculite panels and replace any which are damaged or cracked, replace
stove door rope cord in the door. Check glass is correctly positioned. The stove, the flue pipe connection and the chimney
should be checked regularly by a qualified engineer. The chimney should also be checked for blockages before relighting the
stove if it has not been used for an extended period of time. The paint/ lacquer can wear thin in exposed places due to
overheating. This, and other lacquer damage, may be repaired using Senotherm paint/lacquer spray available from your
Mendip dealer. To clean the outside of the stove use a dry cloth.
Your stoves parts
Always use the operating tools provided when handling parts likely to be hot when the stove is in use. Your stove has the
following parts in the stove.
1. Cast Iron grate & log retainer
2. Ash tray removal tool
3. Ashpan
4. Stove Glove
5. Top plate decorative cover plate
6. Instruction manual & warranty card
Vermiculite brick linings ( these are integral to the stoves performance-Do not throw away)
Ashpan tool
Sweeping your chimney
Ensure that your appliance, flue ways and chimney are swept regularly. This can be incorporated in the service regime of
your appliance. Regular sweeping is essential and means at least once a year for smokeless fuels and a minimum of twice
a year for bituminous coal, wood or any other non-authorised /smokey fuel. If a throat plate is incorporated, it is essential
that the throat plate is removed and cleaned above, all ash and debris should be removed. Ensure adequate access to
cleaning doors where it is not possible to sweep the chimney through the appliance.
Where a chimney has served an open fire installation previously it is possible that the higher flue gas temperature from a
closed appliance may loosen deposits that were previously firmly adhered, with the consequent risk of flue blockage. It
is therefore recommended that the chimney be swept a second time within a month of regular use after installation of the
stove.
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