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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
CO Alarms:-
Building regulations require that when ever a new or replacement fixed solid
fuel or wood/biomass appliance is installed in a dwelling a carbon monoxide
alarm must be fitted in the same room as the appliance. Further guidance on
the installation of the carbon monoxide alarm is available in BS EN 50292:2002
and from the alarm manufacturer's instructions. Provision of an alarm must
not be considered a substitute for either installing the appliance correctly or
ensuring regular servicing and maintenance of the appliance and chimney
system.
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 and never empty the ash pan when it is
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.
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