Warning - Fume / Smoke Emissions; Refuelling On To A Low Re Bed; Advice On Fuel Types; Wood - Hamlet DEFRA Installation And User Manual

5.1 Warning - Fume / Smoke emissions

Warning: Properly installed, with a suitable
operated and maintained correctly, this appliance will not emit
fumes into the dwelling.
Occasional fumes when de-ashing and refuelling may occur.
However, persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and
must be investigated by a HETAS registered installer.
Stop using the appliance if you smell fumes or see smoke
escaping.
If fume emission does persist, the following immediate actions
should be taken:
• Open doors and windows to ventilate room.
• Let the re die or extinguish and safely dispose of fuel from
the appliance.
• Check for ue or chimney blockage, and clean if required.
Seek expert advice from your HETAS registered installer. Do not
attempt to re-light the re until the cause of the fume emission
has been identi ed and corrected.

5.1.1 Refuelling on to a low re bed

If there is insu cient burning material in the rebed to light a new fuel charge,
excessive smoke emission can occur. Refuelling must be carried out onto a
su cient quantity of glowing embers and ash that the new fuel charge will ignite
in a reasonable period. If there are too few embers in the re bed, add suitable
kindling to prevent excessive smoke

6 Advice on fuel types

6.1 Wood

As a natural and renewable fuel, wood is the rst choice for burning, however
burning wood requires a little e ort and planning.
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