Mendip Stoves ASHCOTT WIDE Guide D'utilisation Et Mode D'emploi page 11

COMMISSIONING AND HANDOVER
Ensure all loose parts (bricks and grates) are fi�ed in accordance with the instruc�ons given in this
instruc�on booklet. On comple�on of the installa�on allow a suitable period of �me for any fire cement/
silicon and mortar to cure, a small fire may be lit to check that smoke and fumes are taken from the stove
up the chimney and emi�ed safely into the atmosphere.
Do not run at full output for at least 24 hours a�er this appliance has been installed.
On comple�on of the installa�on and commissioning ensure that the opera�ng instruc�ons for the stove
are le� with the customer. Ensure to advise the customer on the correct use of the appliance with the fuels
likely to be used in the stove and no�fy them to use only the recommended fuels for the stove.
Advise the user what to do should smoke or fumes be emi�ed from the stove.
The customer should be warned to use a fireguard to BS 8423:2002 in the presence of children, aged
and/or infirm persons
OPERATING YOUR STOVE - SUITABLE FUELS - ASHCOTT
Your stove is tested and designed to burn wood, wood brique�es can also be burnt but special account
should be taken of fuel weight. Good quality wood is the most important factor in your stove working
efficiently and cleanly. Always use dry split hardwood firewood (moisture content of 20% or less). The
dryness of the firewood plays an important role since the use of wet wood results in poor fuel economy
and may cause a tarry sooty film on the internals of the stove and reduce the efficiency of the catalyser.
Do not overload stove as this can cause excessive heat and damage the stove (see table on page 8).
ALWAYS KEEP FUEL LOAD BELOW TERTIARY PORTS AT REAR OF STOVE.
Only use fuels approved for use on hea�ng stoves. Do not burn liquid fuels, dri� wood, finished wood,
sawn wood, pallet wood, chipboard/plywood, varnished wood or plas�c coated wood, wood treated
with preserva�ves, or any house hold waste.
DO NOT EXCEED SPECIFIED FUEL WEIGHTS.
DO NOT BURN HOUSE COAL OR PETROLEUM COKE. DO NOT BURN HOUSEHOLD WASTE,
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT AN INCINERATOR.
LIGHTING YOUR STOVE FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before ligh�ng your stove for first �me make sure you have read this manual fully and acquainted
yourself with the controls of this appliance.
The heat-resistant paint on your stove will cure and harden the first �me you light your appliance. The
curing process produces a good deal of smoke and odour, it is therefore important that the first �me you
light your stove the room should be well ven�lated. During the curing process it is important to open and
close the stove door periodically (every 30 mins) during the first couple of firings to preven�ng the door
seal from s�cking and coming away from the door. Once the heat-resistant paint has hardened the smell
will disappear.
Your stove is NOT designed to be used with the door open, the stove door must be kept closed except
when ligh�ng the stove, adding firewood or removing ash in order to prevent flue gases from escaping.
Use of Fire Lighters
Quality firelighters should be used when ligh�ng your stove. (Never use mentholated spirit, petrol or other
flammable liquids). Ligh�ng your stove with firelighters will be more reliable and easier than using paper.
Ligh�ng your fire with paper results in excess smoke, more ash and possible blackening of the glass.
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