User Instructions

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
When Not in Use
If the fire is going to be out of use for a long period (for instance in
the summer) then to prevent condensation, and hence corrosion, the
air control should be left fully open and the fire door left ajar. It Is also
advisable to sweep the chimney and clean out the fire. Spraying the
inside of the door and firebox with a light oil, such as WD40, will also
help to keep all internal parts working well. After long periods where
the fire has been out of use, the chimney and appliance flueways
should be cleaned before lighting.
Door Seals
For the fire to operate correctly it is important that the door seals
are in good condition. Check that they do not become worn or
frayed and replace them when necessary.
Servicing
It is recommended that the fire is serviced once a year to keep it in
first class working order. After cleaning out the firebox thoroughly,
check that all internal parts are in good working order, replacing
any parts that are beginning to show signs of wear. Check that the
door seals are in good condition and that the doors seal correctly. A
servicing guide is available on request. Repairs or modifications may
only be carried out by the Manufacturer or their approved agents.
Use only genuine Charnwood replacement parts.
THROAT PLATE AND FLUEWAY CLEANING
It is important that the throat plate and all the stove flueways are kept
clean in order to prevent potentially dangerous fume emission. They
should be cleaned at least monthly, and more frequently if necessary.
It is necessary to let the fire out to carry out these operations.
To remove the lower throat plate, first remove the fuel retainer
(item ‘d’ page 5) to allow enough room so that the throat plate clears
the sides of the fire box when removed.
Slide the lower throat plate forwards so that it clears the back plate,
then slide it either right or left so that the opposite side clears the
retaining flange on the side plate and can be gently lowered. Any
sooty deposits should then be swept from the throat plate and into
the fire.
To return the lower throat plate to its correct position- At an angle,
insert the throat plate so that it sits on top of either the right or left
side of the retaining flange on the side plates. Raise the opposite side
of the throat plate and slide so that the throat plate is central and
supported by both side plates. Slide back so that the throat plate
rests neatly on the top of the back plate.
The upper baffle plate rests centrally on top of the air wash tubes.
The stud on the baffle plate should be located into the hole on the
bracket
Fig.2 Throat Plate Location
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
Where the chimney previously served an open fire, it is possible
that the higher flue gas temperature from a stove may loosen soot
deposits with the consequent risk of flue blockage. It is therefore
recommended that the chimney be swept a second time within a
month of regular use after installation.
The chimney should be swept at least twice a year. Where the top
outlet or vertical rear flue connector is used it will generally be
possible to sweep the chimney through the appliance.
First remove the fuel retainer and the upper and lower throat plates.
Then sweep the chimney ensuring that soot is removed from all
horizontal surfaces after sweeping.
In situations where it is not possible to sweep through the appliance
the installer will have provided alternative means, such as a soot
door. After sweeping the chimney the appliance flue outlet and the
flue pipe connecting the stove to the chimney must be cleaned with
a flue brush.
After clearing any soot from within the stove, replace the throat
plate (see Fig. 2 ) and the fuel retainer.
Different types of sweep’s brushes are available to suit different
flueways. For prefabricated insulated chimneys the manufacturers
instructions with regard to sweeping should be consulted.
Side view Inside view
The stud on the
upper baffle plate
is loacted into the
hole on the bracket
Upper throat plate
Brick throat plate