Studio Freestanding Installation User Instructions

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Care & Maintenance
6.7 After refuelling:
Burn the new logs at high output for a few minutes
before closing the Primary Air control. Adjust the burn
rate using the Airwash control.
Do not close the air controls until the fire is burning
well.
6.8 Do not burn large amounts of fuel with the Airwash
control closed for long periods of time. This reduces the
glass cleaning effect, causes tars and creosotes to build-up
in the appliance and flue system and will produce excessive
amounts of smoke.
6.9 When running the appliance refuel little and often for
clean, efficient burning.
A bright and clean firebox indicates the appliance is
burning well.
6.10 Do not burn continuously with the door open.
Shut Down
6.11 If there is still burning fuel in the firebox, Stovax do not
recommend shutting down the air controls completely
unless there is a chimney fire in progress (see Section 9
for advice). Closing the controls during the burning process
will cause poor combustion and could lead to a build up of
gasses that could ignite dangerously.
6.12 Always have enough air entering the stove to maintain some
flame within the firebox.
6.13 If it is necessary to shut down the appliance then run on a
high setting until all of the fuel has been burnt before closing
the air controls.
7. Extended Burning
7.1 It is possible to get the appliance to burn for extended
periods of time. In order to do this:
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— Burn new fuel at a high temperature for a few minutes
before closing the Primary Air Control.
— Set Airwash to low combustion settings.
This will gradually blacken the glass but it will clear when
operated at a high temperature for a short period.
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burn longer than an appliance the complies to the restrictions
of a Smoke Control Area, see Section 4.
8. Ash Removal
8.1 Wood burns best on a bed of ash.
Do not allow ash to build up in the appliance as it will
not burn properly and may cause damage.
8.2 Open door, see Diagrams 4&5 on page 5.
Remove ash with a small shovel (available from Stovax).
Take care not to damage the ceramic lining of the appliance.
Do not use sharp pointed pokers.
8.3 Remove ash carefully - heat can remain long after use.
8.4 Carefully place the ash into a Stovax Ash Caddy (Stovax
Part No. 4227).
8.5 Do not place hot ash in a container made from plastic
or any other combustible material.
9. Over-Firing
9.1 Do not over-fill with fuel or run at high temperatures for long
periods or over-firing can occur.
DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE WITH THE
PRIMARY AIR CONTROL OPEN FOR LONG PERIODS
OF TIME AS THIS COULD CAUSE OVER-FIRING AND
MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE.
9.2 Over-firing can cause permanent damage to the
appliance and invalid the product warranty.
10. Chimney Fire
10.1 If a chimney fire occurs:
— Shut all air controls immediately.
— Evacuate the building.
— Call the fire brigade.
— Do not re-enter the building until it is confirmed safe.
10.2 Do not use the appliance after a chimney fire until:
a) It has been inspected by a registered installer*,
confirming the appliance is safe to use.
b) The chimney system has been inspected and swept by a
chimney sweep, confirming the system is structurally sound
and free from obstruction*.
c) It is repaired as required before re-use. Use only
genuine Stovax replacement parts to keep your appliance in
safe, efficient working order.
*Registered on the Competent Persons Scheme (GB
only) see page 38/ INFO (Republic of Ireland).