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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
When Not in Use
If the fire is going to be out of use for a long period (for instance in
the summer) then to prevent condensation, and hence corrosion, the
air control should be left fully open and the fire door left ajar. It Is
also advisable to sweep the chimney and clean out the fire. Spraying
the inside of the door and firebox with a light oil, such as WD40, will
also help to keep all internal parts working well.
where the fire has been out of use, the chimney and appliance
flueways should be cleaned before lighting.
Door Seals
For the fire to operate correctly it is important that the door seals
are in good condition. Check that they do not become worn or
frayed and replace them when necessary.
Servicing
It is recommended that the fire is serviced once a year to keep it in
first class working order. After cleaning out the firebox thoroughly,
check that all internal parts are in good working order, replacing any
parts that are beginning to show signs of wear. Check that the doors
seals are in good condition and that the door seals correctly. A
servicing guide is available on request. Repairs or modifications may
only be carried out by the Manufacturer or their approved agents.
Use only genuine Charnwood replacement parts.
THROAT PLATE AND
FLUEWAY CLEANING
It is important that the throat plate and all the stove flueways are kept
clean in order to prevent potentially dangerous fume emission. They
should be cleaned at least monthly, and more frequently if necessary.
It is necessary to let the fire out to carry out these operations.
To remove the throat plate, slide it forwards so that it clears the back
brick, then slide it either right or left so that the opposite side clears
the top of the side brick and can be gently lowered. Any sooty
Fig.5. Throat Plate Position and Lowering
Throat Plate
After long periods
Throat Plate
Push up, twist one side down and lower
deposits should then be swept from the plate and into the fire.
Return the throat plate to its correct position- At an angle, insert the
throat plate so that it sits on top of either the right or left side brick.
Raise the opposite side and slide so that the throat plate is central and
supported by both side bricks. Slide back so that the throatplate rests
neatly on the top of the back bricks.
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
Where the chimney previously served an open fire, it is possible that
the higher flue gas temperature from a stove may loosen soot
deposits with the consequent risk of flue blockage. It is therefore
recommended that the chimney be swept a second time within a
month of regular use after installation.
The chimney should be swept at least twice a year. Where the top
outlet or vertical rear flue connector is used it will generally be
possible to sweep the chimney through the appliance.
First remove the fuel retainer and the throat plate. Then sweep the
chimney ensuring that soot is removed from all horizontal surfaces
after sweeping.
In situations where it is not possible to sweep through the appliance
the installer will have provided alternative means, such as a soot door.
After sweeping the chimney the appliance flue outlet and the flue
pipe connecting the stove to the chimney must be cleaned with a flue
brush.
After clearing any soot from within the stove, replace the throat plate
(see Fig. 5) and the fuel retainer.
Different types of sweep's brushes are available to suit different
flueways. For prefabricated insulated chimneys the manufacturers
instructions with regard to sweeping should be consulted.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Fire Will Not Burn
Check that:
a) the air inlet is not obstructed in any way,
b) chimneys and flueways are clear,
c) a suitable fuel is being used,
d) there is an adequate air supply into the room,
e) an extractor fan is not fitted in the same room as the stove.
f) there is sufficient draw in the chimney. Once the chimney is warm a
draught reading of at least 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) water gauge (12Pa)
should be obtained.
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