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2 - SAFETY INFORMATION
When installing your Manchester log stove, you
must comply with mandatory national, regional
and local standards.
This Owner's Manual should be read and
understood thoroughly before installing and using
this stove.
This stove must be installed:
• According to
recommendations.
• According to all applicable regulations.
• Connected to a chimney of the correct size.
When using your stove, follow these safety
precautions:
• Never modify the stove.
• Never burn kiln dried , painted or treated wood
in this stove.
• Never burn garbage or waste, coloured or
glossy paper, solvents, plywood, artificial logs,
cardboard or driftwood in this stove.
• Never burn coal in this stove.
• Never use gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter
fluid or other flammable liquids to start or
stoke the fire. These fuels cause dangerous
combustion situations in the stove. Keep all
these materials away from the stove.
• Never use the stove if the ash pan is damaged
or not in its place.
• Never use a wooden grate or other device to
increase the fire.
• Never allow the logs in the combustion
chamber to knock against the glass pane when
closing the door.
• Never slam the door or use the door to push or
force the wood into the stove.
• Never overheat your stove.
• Never put clothes on a hot stove.
• Never connect the stove to a chimney used by
another device.
Other safety instructions:
• Keep all combustible items such as furniture,
curtains, clothing and other objects at a
minimum distance of 90 cm. from the stove
(See page 34).
the manufacturer's
• Install a smoke detector, preferably in an area
away from the stove.
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. We recommend
a "A B C" type extinguisher.
• Dispose of ashes properly.
• Keep children and pets away from the stove
while it is being used. They could be seriously
injured if they touch the hot stove.
• Clean the chimney once a year.
• Exterior combustion air may be necessary if:
1. This solid fuel appliance is unable to extract
smoke regularly, smoke exits when opening
the door, the fuel burns poorly or if there is a
downdraft, whether combustion is taking place
or not.
2. Existing combustion equipment in the house,
such as fireplaces or other heating appliances,
smell or do not function properly.
3. If any of the above-mentioned symptoms are
improved by opening a window slightly on a
calm day (no wind).
4. The house has well-sealed and/or air-tight
windows and/or electrical air extraction
devices.
5. There is excessive condensation on windows in
winter.
6. A ventilation system has been installed in the
house.
If these or other situations suggest that the air
required for the combustion process is insufficient,
additional air must be provided from outside. The
optional external air kit can be used to provide the
stove with additional air.
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