Charnwood DX20i MkII Fire Blazing Out Of Control, Over-Firing, Fume Emission, Freezing

Fire Blazing Out Of

Control.

Check that:

a)the doors are tightly closed,

b)the thermostat knob is turned down to the minimum setting,

c)the air inlet damper is closed (at the bottom left of the appliance), and that it is not prevented from closing completely by a piece of ash,

d)a suitable fuel is being used,

e)the door seals are in good condition.

Over-Firing

If the fire is over-fired it will cause premature failure of the internal fire parts. Overfiring is occurring when any internal 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.

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 fuel from the appliance.

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

D)Do not attempt to relight 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.

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 turning the thermostat down. 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)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. It is important that the chimney draw is sufficient, (when the chimney is warm a draught reading of at least

0.10inches water gauge should be obtained), and that it is not affected by down-draught.

Freezing

If a boiler is fitted do not light the fire if there is any possibility that any parts of the system may be frozen.

Chimney Fires.

If the chimney is thoroughly and regularly swept, chimney fires should not occur. However, if a chimney fire does occur turn the control knob 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 fire in the appliance 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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