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OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Multi-fuel and SE models Loxton 3, 5, 6, 8 & 10 Churchill 5, 6, 8 & 10 Sqabox unO, duO...
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This manual refers to the stoves listed above, which are tested in accordance with EN 13240. Congratulations on your purchase of a new stove from Mendip Stoves. Please read this manual carefully to ensure that you get maximum enjoyment from your new stove and to prevent any problems. Please note that “all local regulations, including those referring to national and European Standards, need to be complied with when installing this appliance”.
The use of any aerosol around lit stove is dangerous and care must be take in handling aerosols. hese instructions cover the basic principles to ensure the satisfactory installation of the Mendip Stoves Ltd :- Churchill , Loxton and Sqabox models, although detail may need slight modification to suit particular local site conditions.
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STOVE PERFORMANCE & TESTING MENDIP STOVES Loxton & Churchill stoves are approved and tested in accordance with EN 13240. Efficiency CO@13% Recommended CO@13% o2 Output Output coal for smoke control Efficiency wood fuel fuel Oct 2012 Loxton 3 3.2kw 86.0% 0.25...
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Flue and Chimney connection to your stove The outlet from the chimney should be above the roof of the building in accordance with the provisions of Building Regulations Approved Document J. If installation is into an existing chimney then it must be sound and have no cracks or other faults which might allow fumes into the house.
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. There are no European rules regarding the minimum distance to non-flammable walls, Mendip Stoves recommend leaving a gap of at least 10 cm behind and to sides of stove.
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Connection to chimney Mendip Stoves are factory set up with a top flue outlet, this can be altered from top to rear connection, remove the top collar and rear cover plate and exchanging collar and plate. Care should be taken to ensure an airtight fit when refitting collar and plate.
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DO NOT BURN HOUSE COAL. DO NOT BURN HOUSEHOLD WASTE, THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT AN INCINERATOR. MENDIP STOVES RECOMMEND THE USE OF A FLUE THERMOSTAT TO CHECK YOUR STOVE IS NOT OVERHEATING. PLACE FLUE THERMOSTAT DIRECTLY ABOVE COLLAR OF STOVE AND REFER TO TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON PAGE 4.
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BURNING WOOD IN A SMOKE CONTROL AREA You must purchase a smoke control version of the Mendip stove which is modified slightly to comply with regulations. Any change to this modification will invalidate the stoves compliance for smoke control areas.
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Mendip stoves ltd do not recommend burning coal in a slumbering position, Mendip stoves are designed to burn wood and quality registered smokeless fuels. Wood burns more efficiently and cleanly if it is burnt hotter. Mendip stoves do not recommend that their stoves are burnt overnight for this reason.
Permanently open Primary air Left open / right closed DOOR OPERATION When opening the door of your Mendip To Open door lift handle. stove always wear the glove that is To close push door closed and provided to protect your hand from push handle down until located possible heat.
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Maintenance Mendip stoves recommends that the Churchill, Loxton & Sqabox models need to have the ash removed from the stove at regular intervals (weekly if used daily). Allowing the ash pan to over flow can impede the function of the stove and can cause possible damage to the stove grate and ash pan.
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Trouble shooting 1. Fire Will Not Burn - check a) the air inlet is not obstructed in any way, b) that chimney and flue ways are clear, c) that a suitable fuel is being used, d) that there is an adequate air supply into the room, e) that an extractor fan is not fitted in the same room as the fire.
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