Charnwood Country 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING Fire Will Not Burn, Door Glass Blacks Up, Fume Emission

First remove the side fire plates, front firebars and the throat plate. 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. 3), the front firebars, and side fireplates.

Different types of sweep’s brushes are available to suit different flueways. For standard brick chimneys a wire centre sweep’s brush fitted with a guide wheel is recommended. For prefabricated insulated chimneys the manufacturers instructions with regard to sweeping should be consulted.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Fire Will Not Burn.

Check that:

a)the air inlet is not obstructed in any way,

b)that chimneys and flueways are clear,

c)that a suitable fuel is being used,

d)that there is an adequate air supply into the room,

e)that an extractor fan is not fitted in the same room as the stove.

f)there is sufficient draw in the chimney, (once the chimney is warm a draught reading of at least 0.10 inches water gauge should be obtained).

Door Glass Blacks Up

Keeping the glass clean requires a certain amount of experimentation due to the differences in the draw of different chimneys. The following points should be noted and with a little care should enable the glass to

be kept clean in most situations:

a)The airwash relies on a supply of heated air to keep the glass clean, therefore, when lighting the stove allow the firebed to become well established before closing the airslides. This may also be necessary when re-fuelling the stove.

b)When re-fuelling keep the fuel as far back from the front firebars as possible, do not try to fit too much fuel into the firebox.

c)Never completely close the airwash control - as a guide it should be at least a quarter open.

d)The airslides in the doors may be kept slightly open to assist in keeping the glass clean.

e)Wet wood or logs overhanging the front firebars will cause the glass to blacken.

It is always more difficult to keep the glass clean when running the stove very slowly for long periods.

If blackening of the glass still occurs check that the top of the stove is bolted on securely, and that the seal between the top and the body is intact. Also check that all flue connections and the blanking plate are well sealed. It is also important that the chimney draw is sufficient, (when the chimney is warm a draught reading of at least 0.10 inches water gauge should be obtained), and that it is not affected by down-draught.

When burning coal some blackening of the glass may occur below the level of the front firebars. This will not obscure the view of the fire or affect its performance.

Fume Emission.

Warning Note: Properly installed and operated this appliance will not emit fumes. Occasional fume from de-ashing and re-fuelling may occur. Persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and must not be tolerated. If fume emission does persist, then the following

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immediate actions should be taken:

a)Open doors and windows to ventilate the room.

b)Let the fire out and safely dispose of the fuel from the appliance.

c)Check for flue or chimney blockage, and clean if required.

d)Do not attempt to re-light the fire until cause of fume has been identified, if necessary seek professional advice.

The most common cause of fume emission is flueway or chimney blockage. For your own safety these must be kept clean.

Fire blazing out of

control

Check that :

a)The doors are tightly closed.

b)The airslides are turned down to the minimum setting.

c)The airwash control is closed.

d)A suitable fuel is being used.

e)Door seals and airwash damper are intact. (The airwash damper is situated in the centre of the stove, underneath the front shelf).

Chimney Fires.

If the chimney is thoroughly and regularly swept, chimney fires should not occur. However, if a chimney fire does occur turn the controls to the minimum setting, and tightly close the doors of the appliance. This should cause the chimney fire to go out in which case the control should be kept at the minimum setting until the stove has gone out. The chimney and flueways should then be cleaned. If the chimney fire does not go out when the above action is taken then the fire brigade should be called immediately.

After a chimney fire the chimney should be carefully examined for any damage. Expert advice should be sought if necessary.

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