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Checking for Spillage – Page 14
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7.1 Checking for Spillage
CAUTION - Whilst checking for spillage care must be
taken to avoid touching hot panels.
1.
Before starting the test, close all doors and windows.
2.
Operate the stove from cold at maximum input.
3.
After approximately 5 minutes check for spillage.
4.
Insert a lighted smoke match in the draught diverter at
the left hand side. The match should be positioned
35mm from the top edge of the diverter (Fig. 23). All the
smoke should be drawn into the diverter. If not, wait a
further 5 minutes and repeat the test.
5.
If the test is successful repeat with any extractor fan on.
If a connected room has an extractor fan, the test
should be repeated with this fan on and any connecting
doors open.
6.
If spillage occurs and the problem cannot be rectified
the stove must be isolated until the problem is resolved.
7.2 Possible causes of Spillage
1.
The smoke match may have been positioned
incorrectly, resulting in the smoke being picked up by
hot convected air currents.
2.
The flue installation may be unsound.
3.
Down draughts may be present.
4.
Flue blockages.
5.
Rear flue - closure plate not sealed, stove not close
enough to closure plate.
6.
Top flue – flue pipe not sealed to stove spigot.
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