Dorrington - Manual

DE-ASHING
NOTE - DO NOT OVERFILL THE FIREBOX
Never allow the ashpan to fill more than half way as
it will cause damage to the grate. Empty the ashpan
before lighting. Always ensure that ashes have thor-
oughly cooled before removing the ashpan. Open
the fire door and remove ashpan using the operating
tool. Close the fire door. When the ash is disposed
of, replace the empty ashpan. Do not leave the fire
unattended with the fire door open, even for a
minute.
WARNING - NEVER DISPOSE OF ASH WHEN
STOVE IS LIGHTING.
IMPORTANT - DAMAGE CAN OCCUR TO THE
FIREBED AND GRATE ASSEMBLY IF THE ASH-
PAN IS LEFT TO OVER FILL.
MAINTENANCE
CREOSOTE - Formation and Need for Removal
When some fuels are burned slowly, they produce
tar and other organic vapours, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote
vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney flue
of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited cre-
osote makes an extremely hot fire.
CHIMNEY CLEANING
The chimney should be cleaned twice annually. The
chimney can be cleaned through the stove by
remove the fire lining and the baffle. The flue liner
should be cleaned in accordance with manufactur-
ers instructions. Always use a brush with plastic
bristles that is the correct size to reach all areas of
the flue.
The chimney must be swept and examined for
soundness and suitability before the appliance is
installed. Remedial action should be taken if
required seeking expert advice if necessary. Where
the chimney is believed to have previously served
an open fire installatin it is possible that the higher
flue gas temperature from a closed appliance may
loosen deposits that were previously firmly adhered,
with the consequent risk of flue blockage. It is there-
fore recommended that the chimney be swept a sec-
ond time within a month of regular use after installa-
tion.
WARNING NOTE
Properly installed, operated and maintained the
stove will not emit fumes into the dwelling.
Occasional fumes from de-ashing and re-fuelling
may occur. However, persistent fume emission is
potentially dangerous and must not be tolerated. If
fume emission does persist, then the following
immediate action should be taken:
(a) Open doors and windows to ventilate room and
then leave the premises.
(b) Let the fire out.
(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.
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
“Warning Note” above.
The most common cause of fume emission is flue-
way or chimney blockage. For your own safety
these must be kept clean at all times.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Now that your stove is installed and no doubt you
are looking forward to many comforts it will provide,
we would like to give you some tips on how to get
the best results from your stove.
1. We would like if you could take some time to
read the operating instructions/hints, which we
are confident, will be of great benefit to you.
2. Do not burn fuel with a high moisture content,
such as damp or unseasoned timber.
This will only result in a build up of tar in the
stove and in the chimney and the possibility of a
chimney fire.
3. CLEAN THE FLUE-WAYS OF THE STOVE
ONCE A MONTH AND ENSURE THAT THERE
ARE NO BLOCKAGES. CHECK FLUEWAYS
BEFORE LIGHTING ESPECIALLY AFTER A
SHUT-DOWN PERIOD. PLEASE REFER TO
MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
4. Before loading fresh fuel into the firebox, riddle
gently, this will allow better and cleaner burning.
See Re-Fuelling Section.
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