OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MAIN FIRE DOOR HANDLE

A stove mitten is supplied with your Aarrow Ecoburn stove, this is provided for the operation of the fire door handle whilst the stove is in use. Care must be taken when opening and closing the fire door as any surrounding areas of the stove will be very hot.

Warning : Never attempt to open the fire door whilst the appliance is in use, without the use of the stove mitten or suitable gloves, serious injuries may occur.

Caution must be given when re-fuelling the appliance, always keep the stove mitten away from naked flames and sparks.

OVER-FIRING

In the morning

•Open the air control fully until embers begin to glow brightly and place pieces of fuel on the fire until it is well established.

WARNING: When wood is burnt slowly in a closed appliance it produces moisture and tar, which will create condensation and deposits in the chimney. This effect can be minimised by burning hard for a short period, about 20 minutes, twice a day. It is usually convenient to do this morning and night.

Note: To avoid chimney problems your fire should not be burnt slowly for longer than 12 hours without a period of fast burning.

Do not over fire your appliance. Using flammable liquids or too much wood or firing the fire at maximum for prolonged periods may result in over-firing. If the chimney connector or casing glows red it is being over-fired. If this occurs immediately close all air inlets to the appliance to reduce the air supply to the fire. Should a chimney fire occur immediately close the appliance down. Get everyone out of the house and call the fire brigade. A chimney fire may cause structural damage of the chimney. Do not use the appliance until the chimney and connector have been inspected and any damaged parts repaired or replaced. This should be done by a competent person such as a HETAS registered engineer.

CLINKER

The formation of clinker suggests that the unit is being over-fired. Any clinker forming on the grate should be removed when cold.

EXTENDED BURNING

The appliance will burn for an extended period provided:

•Sufficient fuel is placed in the firebox. •The controls are set correctly.

•Excess draught is not present in the chimney. •Fire door is closed.

•If the fire goes out with unburnt fuel left in the firebox increase the air opening slightly, and vice versa.

WARNING: Properly installed, with a suitable flue and chimney correctly operated and maintained this appliance will not emit fumes into the dwelling. Occasional fumes from the de-ashing and re-fuelling may occur. However, persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and must be investigated by a Hetas registered installer.

Stop using the appliance if you smell fumes or see smoke escaping.

If fume emission does persist, the following immediate actions should be taken.

•Open doors and windows to ventilate room. •Let the fire die or extinguish and safely

dispose of fuel from the appliance.

•Check the flue or chimney for a blockage, and clean if required.

Seek expert advice from your HETAS registered installer. Do not attempt to re-light the fire until the cause of the fume emission has been identified and corrected

Aarrow Ecoburn Wood & Multifuel Stoves

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