OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
CHARNWOOD DX20i MKII
GENERAL POINTS
Before lighting the fire check with the installer that the work and checks described in the installation instructions have been carried out correctly and that the chimney has been swept, is sound, and free from any obstructions.
WARNING There must not be an extractor fan fitted in the same room as this appliance as this can cause the appliance to emit smoke and fumes into the room.
If the appliance is fitted in place of an open fire then the chimney should be swept one month after installation to clear any soot falls which may have occurred due to the difference in combustion between the appliance and the open fire.
When using the fire in situations where children or infirm people are present please use a fire guard to prevent accidents. The fire guard should be manufactured in accordance with BS 6539.
FUELS
The following fuels may be burnt on this fire. Please pay careful attention to the special points made with each type of fuel as they will help you to get the best from your fire. It must be remembered that only smokeless fuels may be burnt in smoke control areas on this fire. If you are not sure
whether you are in a smoke control area, then please check with your Local Authority.
Smokeless Fuels
The following smokeless fuels are suitable for use on this appliance:
Ancit (Phurnacite Plus),
Anthracite Large Nuts,
Centurion,
Extracite,
Maxibrite,
Phurnacite,
Sunbrite Doubles,
Welsh Dry Steam Coal (Large Nuts).
The above fuels are all suitable for use in smoke control areas. New smokeless fuels are regularly produced, and your fuel supplier will be able to recommend those which will be suitable.
Coal
Housecoal doubles, trebles or cobbles may all be burnt. Do not use singles, small nuts, or coal dust
It is important that large size coal is used (i.e. larger than 50mm or 2" in size). The coal should be dry.
When burning bituminous coal a little extra care is needed. Please take note of the section "Special Points For Burning Coal".
Wood
Only dry well seasoned wood should be burnt on this appliance as burning wet unseasoned wood will give rise to heavy tar deposits. For the same reason hard wood is better than soft wood. Burning wet unseasoned wood
will also result in considerably reduced outputs. The wood should be cut and split and then left to season in a well ventilated dry place for at least one year but preferably two years before use.
Peat
Ensure that the peat is well dried before use. Burning wet peat will give rise to heavy tar deposits and reduced outputs.
PETROLEUM COKE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE ON THIS APPLIANCE, ITS USE WILL INVALIDATE THE GUARANTEE
At first you may find it helpful to try several fuels to find the most suitable. If you are unable to obtain the fuel you want ask your supplier or an approved fuel distributor to suggest an alternative, or ring the Solid Fuel Association Helpline on Freephone 0800 600 000.
DOOR OPERATION
Use the spanner type tool to open and close the doors. Turn the knob on the right hand door
There is a safety device fitted to the fire which prevents the main doors being closed when the ashpit door is open. This is to prevent accidental
The sequence for opening and closing the doors is as follows:
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