Charnwood Country 8B Freezing, Lack of Heat To Radiators / Hot Water, Fume Emission, Over-Firing

chimney is warm a draught reading of at least 2.5 mm (0.10 inches) water gauge should be obtained.

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

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. 2.) 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.

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 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 slide are intact.

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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 air controls 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.

Chimney Fires.

If the chimney is thoroughly and regularly swept, chimney fires should not occur. However, if a chimney fire does occur close the door air slides and the airwash control, 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 closed 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.

Country 8B WB 10/00