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USER SERVICING
Every two or three months (depending on use):
1. Remove the flame spreader / catalyser.
Clean out all carbon deposits in the burner.
(See Fig. 21).
2. Clean the internals of the burner compartment
using a damp cloth.
3. Clean any marks or stains on the viewing glass.
4. Replace the flame spreader / catalyser.
(Flame spreader / catalyser should be fitted with
concave side facing down).
ANNUAL SERVICING
Note: Annual servicing of the stove should only be
undertaken by a fully trained and competent person.
1. Isolate the electrical supply to the stove and
ensure that the control valve is at setting O.
2. Clean the inlet pipe as follows:
A. Remove the blanking nut and find a suitable
rod/screwdriver which can be inserted into the
feed pipe. See Fig.22.
B. Rotate the rod through 360
in and out, take care not to push it in too far
so that it hits the ignition probe.
C. Refit the blanking nut taking care to replace
the sealing washers.
3. Clean the filter in the control valve if necessary.
4. Check the flue for soot and clean if necessary.
Check all flue joints seals and reseal if required.
5. Check for oil leaks at all fittings.
Fig.21
o
whilst pushing it
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6. Light the stove (checking the ignition system).
Check that the flue stabiliser is operating cor-
rectly and that the flame pattern is acceptable.
Fig.22
Blanking Nut
FIRE SAFETY
To provide reasonable fire safety, the following
should be given serious consideration:
1. Install a smoke detector in the room.
2. A conveniently located class A fire extinguisher
to
contend with small fires resulting from burning
embers.
3. A practical evacuation plan.
4. A plan to deal with a chimney fire as follows:-
(a) Notify the fire department.
(b) Prepare occupants for immediate
evacuation.
(c) Turn off the stove and the oil supply.
(d) While awaiting the fire department watch
for ignition to adjacent combustibles from
overheated flue pipe or from embers or sparks
from the chimney.
WARNING:
Properly installed, operated and maintained this
stove will not emit fumes into the dwelling.
Persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous
and must not be tolerated. If fume emission does per-
sist, then the following immediate action should be
taken:
(a) Turn off the stove
(b) Open doors and windows to ventilate room and
then leave the premises.
(c) Check for flue or chimney blockage and clean
if required.
(d) Do not attempt to relight the fire until the cause
of the fume emission has been identified and
corrected. If necessary seek expert advice.
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