Mendip Stoves Loxton 5 SE MK4 Guide D'utilisation Et Mode D'emploi page 13

RE-FUELLING WHEN BURNING WOOD
Adding fuel to your stove when you only have glowing embers,and the flames have died down, is the
cleanest way to refuel your stove.
1. Before refuelling, open the Universal Air Control (UAC) fully and slide to the central position.
2. Unlatch the door to equalise the pressure inside the stove with that of the room.
3. Then, open the door gently.
4. If it is necessary, use a poker to create a level bed before adding a piece of wood below the level of
the tertiary air ports (please check weight table page 6).
5. Now, close the door.
6. Once the flames are fully established, slide the UAC lever to the right (secondary air / airwash) and
half way in (50% air supply).
Please regard these instructions as guidelines because each installation will be slightly different. Experience will determine
the settings that produce best results.
To prevent overheating your appliance we recommend that you use a flue thermostat (placed on a non insulated section of
pipe directly above the collar of the stove).
The efficient operating temperature range is between 200°C and 400°C
These stoves are not designed to run overnight or for long periods unattended (see pg.14)
INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION
Incomplete combustion may lead to a build-up of hard, shiny soot on the inside of your stove and glass. It is generally the
results of an insufficient air supply to the combustion chamber. If you find that this build-up is occurring to your Mendip
Stove, you should:
1. Increase the amount of secondary air used when running the stove,
2. Check that the fuel you use is suitable and dry (less than 20% moisture content).
3. Check that your flue system (chimney) is producing sufficient draught.
It is important to check the draft conditions before lighting your stove. This may be done, for instance, by crumpling a piece
of newspaper, placing it in the combustion chamber and lighting it. The draft conditions are good if the smoke is drawn away
through the chimney.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
1. Fire Will Not Burn - check
a) the air inlet is not obstructed in any way,
b) that chimney and flue ways are clear,
c) that a suitable fuel is being used,
d) that there is an adequate air supply into the room,
e) that an extractor fan is not fitted in the same room as
the fire.
2. Fire Blazing Out Of Control - check
a) the doors are tightly closed,
b) the air controls are turned down to the minimum
setting,
c) the flue damper is closed ( if fitted),
d) a suitable fuel is being used,
e) the door seals are in good condition.
f) the chimney draft may be too strong
g) check ash pan seal and
h) check for ash below ash pan causing pan to seat
incorrectly and clean out.
3. Soot forms on the window
a) The firewood may be too wet
b) the intake of secondary air may be insufficient
c) fire not hot enough
4. The stove fails to heat fully
a) The firewood may be too wet
b) the intake of secondary air may be insufficient
5. Smoke or odour
a) weak chimney draft
b) check for blockages in the flue pipe/chimney
c) check the height of the chimney relative to the
surroundings
6. Soot in the chimney
a) The firewood may be too wet
b) intake of secondary air may be insufficient
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