Charnwood Country 14B Fire blazing out of control, Over-Firing, Freezing, Chimney Fires

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 aircontrols are set at the minimum setting.

c)the thermostat flap is closed (at the bottom of the left hand side of the appliance, see Fig. 1.) and that it is not prevented from closing completely by a piece of ash,

d)The airwash control is closed.

e)A suitable fuel is being used.

f)Door seals and airwash slide are intact.

Over-Firing

If the fire is over-fired it will cause premature failure of the internal fire parts. Overfiring is occurring when any parts of the fire begin to glow red. To prevent over-firing ensure that:

a)the door seals are kept in good condition, and that the doors are sealing correctly,

b)the thermostat on the fire is working correctly,

c)a suitable fuel is being used,

d)the fire is not fitted onto a heating system which is too large.

Freezing

Do not light the fire if there is any possibility that any parts of the system may be frozen.

Lack of Heat To

Radiators / Hot Water

Check that:

a)the fire is burning properly - if not then carry out the checks under "Fire Will Not Burn".

b)the throat plate is fitted correctly (see Fig. 3.) and that it is not distorted.

c)the door seals are in good condition.

d)If the hot water goes cold when the pump is turned on, or if some radiators are hotter than others, then the system may need balancing, the pump may be pumping the water too quickly around the system, or the radiators may need bleeding. Please ask your installer to check these points.

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 controls 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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