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5.
Smoke or odour
a)
Weak chimney draft
b)
check for blockages in the flue pipe/chimney
c)
check the height of the chimney in relation to the surroundings
6.
Soot in the chimney
a)
The firewood may be too wet
b)
intake of secondary air may be insufficient
Chimney Fires
If the chimney is thoroughly and regularly swept, chimney fires should not occur. However, if a chimney fire does
occur turn the air control setting to the minimum, and tightly close the doors of the stove. This should cause the chim-
ney fire to go out in which case the control should be kept at the minimum setting until the fire in the stove has gone
out. The chimney and flueways should then be cleaned. If the chimney fire does not go out when the above action is
taken then the fire brigade should be called immediately.
After a chimney fire the chimney should be carefully examined for any damage. Expert advice should be sought if
necessary.
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.
WARNING NOTE
Properly installed, operated and maintained this stove will not emit fumes into the dwelling. Occasional fumes from
de ashing and re fuelling may occur. However, persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and must not be
tolerated. If fume emission does persist, then the following immediate action should be taken:
a)
Open doors and windows to ventilate room
b)
Let the fire out or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the appliance
c)
Check for flue or chimney blockage and clean if required
d)
Do not attempt to relight the fire until the cause of the fume emission has been identified and corrected.
If necessary seek expert advice.
The most common cause of fume emission is flueway or chimney blockage. For your own safety these must be kept
clean at all times.
IMPORTANT NOTES
General
Before lighting the stove check with the installer that the installation work and commissioning checks described in
the installation instructions have been carried out correctly and that the chimney has been swept clean, is sound and
free from any obstructions. As part of the stoves' commissioning and handover the installer should have shown you
how to operate the stove correctly.
Use of fireguard
When using the stove in situations where children, aged and/or infirm persons are present a fireguard must
be used to prevent accidental contact with the stove. The fireguard should be manufactured in accordance with
BS EN 8423: 2002.
Chimney cleaning
The chimney should be swept at least once a year for smokeless fuels and a minimum of twice a year for wood and
other fuels. It is important that the flue connection and chimney are swept prior to lighting up after a prolonged
shutdown period.
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