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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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. Check
by looking up into the firebox for signs of soot or fly-ash on the
throat plate and sides of the firebox. If there are signs of a build up of
soot or fly-ash then cleaning is necessary. Cleaning should occur at
least once a month and more frequently if required. Let the fire out
and ensure it is cold before carrying out these operations. If
necessary, wear your Charnwood gloves to prevent irritation from
soot deposits.
The throat plate consists of two firebrick panels which rest on the
central bracket and the two side bricks. To lower, push the brick up
towards the topmost corner of the stove, and lower down diagonally
(see Fig. 8). Any sooty deposits should then be swept from the plate
and into the fire.
Return the throat plates to their correct position by reversing the
above method, ensuring they slot onto the bracket and rest securely
on the side panels.
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
The chimney should be swept at least twice a year. It will generally be
possible to sweep the chimney through the appliance. If the stove is
fitted in place of an open fire, the chimney should be swept one
month after installation to clear any soot falls which may have
occurred due to the difference in combustion between the stove and
the open fire.
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. 8) and the fuel retainer.
Different types of sweep's brushes are available to suit different
flueways. For standard brick chimneys, a wire centre sweep's brush
fitted with a guide wheel is recommended. For prefabricated
insulated chimneys the manufacturers instructions with regard to
sweeping should be consulted.
CO ALARM
Your installer should have fitted a CO alarm in the same room as the
appliance. If the alarm sounds unexpectedly, follow the instructions
given under "Fume Emission" overleaf.
Fig. 8 Throat plate position and lowering
Push upwards
towards corner
and rotate down
1
Throat plate
9
charnwood
BAY
Throat plate
Bracket
2
Lowering the throat plate
Side brick
Side View
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