Capital Sirius 490MF Installation And Operating Instructions Manual page 23

Seasonal Maintenance
If your stove is be unused for any length of time, e.g. summer months, then it is
recommended that it is cleaned out thoroughly. Air slides should be lightly oiled
with WD40 or similar and left partially open to allow air circulation. Regular
monitoring of the inside components will identify condensation or water ingress.
If these problems occur, then your stove needs to be dried and the cause of the
problem rectified. After a shut down, and before reuse, the appliance should be
cleaned again and the chimney swept, it is essential to have the chimney swept
at least once annually and it is recommended that it is swept twice a year.
Safety Notes and Troubleshooting
IT IS ESSENTIAL AND REQUIRED BY BUILDING REGULATIONS THAT A CO ALARM
IS INSTALLED IN THE SAME ROOM AS THIS APPLIANCE
Fires Can Be Dangerous
Always use a fire guard to BS 8423:2002, Fireguards for Use With Solid Fuel
Appliances, in the presence of children, the elderly or the infirm. Inform all
persons of the dangers of high temperatures during operation of appliance
including the stove pipe.
Do not use this stove as an overnight burner, when finished for the evening,
leave the air controls open to allow the remainder of the fuel to burn out.
Use the glove provided to open the door. Never empty the ash pan when hot.
Do Not Over‐Fire
It is possible to fire the stove beyond its design capacity, this could damage the
stove, so watch for signs of over firing – if any part of the stove starts to glow
red, the fire is in an over fire situation, and the controls should be adjusted
accordingly. Never leave the stove unattended for long periods without
adjusting the controls to a safe setting – careful air supply control should be
exercised at all times and only add the recommended quantity of fuels.
Sirius MF&WD Version 1 November 2013