Ellesmere EC4 - Manual
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Ellesmere EC4 Revision 1.3 – Issued Dec 2018
IMPORTANT OPERATION / MAINTENANCE NOTES
Now that your AGA Solid Fuel Stove is installed and no doubt you are looking forward to the 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 a damp peat or unseasoned timber. This will
only result in a build up of tar in the stove and in the chimney.
PLEASE NOTE – this AGA stove has been tested by KIWA (who are a leading Test Organisation
based in the UK for compliance to the BS EN 13240 Standard, Eco Design 2022 Standard, and
the DEFRA Smoke Exempt Standard on Wood Logs and Manufactured Smokeless Briquettes
only
IMPORTANT: The first few fires should be relatively small to permit the refractory and
paint to set properly and season the stove. During these firings it is recommended to
ventilate the room as an unpleasant (not toxic) odour and smoke may be emitted as
the paint is completing curement.
LEAVE THE DOOR SLIGHTLY AJAR DURING THE FIRST FIRING TO PREVENT THE ROPE FROM
STICKING TO THE PAINT DURING THE CURING PROCESS.
3.
Inspect the flue-ways of the stove weekly and ensure that there are no blockages. Check flue
ways before lighting especially after a shut down period. Please see chimney cleaning section.
4.
Never allow a build up of ashes in the ash pan, as this will cause the grate to burn out prematurely.
Empty the ashpan when refuelling.
5.
Avoid slow burning of damp or unseasoned fuel as this will result in tarring flue ways and chimney i.e.
peat or timber.
6. Additionally slow burner/slumbering the stove. This can also cause crazing of the glass once the glass has
been crazed it will go cloudy with lines all over the glass once this has occurred the glass needs to be
replaced this is not covered by any warranty whatsoever, to help avoid this burn the fire on maximum for a
minimum of 5 minutes in every 60 minutes as this help to burned off any substances on the glass
7.
Allow adequate air ventilation to ensure plenty of air for combustion.
8.
Do not burn rubbish/household plastic.
9.
Clean the chimney at least twice a year.
10.Burning soft fuels such as timber and peat will stain the glass. Regular cleaning will prevent permanent
staining. Clean with soapy water when cool.
11.
Keep all combustible materials a safe distance away from unit, please see section for clearances
to combustibles.
12.
Never use aerosol spray near the appliance when it is in operation.
13.
For safety reasons never leave children or the elderly unaccompanied while stove is in use. Use a
fire guard.
14.
Avoid contact with the appliance when in use as stove reaches very high operating temperatures.
15.
This appliance should be regularly maintained by a competent service engineer.