Yeoman YM-W9001FL Ash removal, Weather conditions, Weather Conditions, Problem, Effect, Calm days

USER INSTRUCTIONS

—Wind noise from air controls (high flue draught)

—Difficulty getting a fire going and keeping it burning well (low flue draught)

—Low heat output (low flue draught)

—Smoke entering room when doors opened (low flue draught)

The construction, position, size and height of the chimney all affect the performance of the flue draught.

Other factors effecting the flue draught include:

—Trees or other buildings nearby causing turbulence

—High and gusty winds

—Outside temperature

—Outside weather conditions

—Incorrect additional ventilation to building

—Blocked flue / chimney

For advice on the correction of persistent flue problems consult a qualified solid fuel heating engineer before continuing to use the appliance.

6.5Weather conditions

The weather conditions outside the building can effect the burning performance of the appliance. These could include:

Weather Conditions	Problem	Effect
Windy days	Buildings/Obstacles	Smoky Appliance
	cause turbulent air
	around chimney.
Calm days	Oversized Chimney.	Smoky Appliance
Damp / Rainy days	Flue temperature	Lighting and
	not hot enough.	burning problems
	Rain water inside
	chimney.

To reduce these problems:

•Use good quality kindling wood to start the fire

•Burn initially at a high temperature for a short period

•Fit a rain cowl to the chimney

Your installer should advise you on possible solutions.

If the appliance emits smoke into the room continuously:

•Close the air controls and allow the appliance to go out

•Ventilate the room to clear the fumes

•Leave the room

Do not re-light the appliance until the problem is solved

In the U.K:

*registered with HETAS (GB only)/INFO (Republic of Ireland only)

**This should be done by a HETAS registered chimney sweep, who will issue you with a certificate.

7. Ash removal

Do not allow ash to build up in the appliance as it will not burn properly and may cause damage.

7.1Wood:

•Open the door

•Remove drop-in front plate, Diagram 10

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•Riddle the appliance using a poker or if a multi-fuel kit is fitted move the riddling lever back and forth

•Remove ashpan and empty

Warning: Heat can remain in the ash long after use. De-Ash at least once a week.

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Ashpan tool

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•Leave a thin layer of ash to start a new fire on

7.2Smokeless fuels:

•De-Ash before filling with new fuel

Do not allow ash to build up on the underside of the grate as this can cause premature failure.

•Pull the operating knob in and out rigorously using the door handle tool

Do not use bare hands to operate the riddling system.

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