User instructions, Smoke control kit, Seasonal use – Yeoman CL MILNER BRICK YMMB User Manual

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16.3 Glass cracking

Do not over tighten the screws on the glass clamp when

replacing the glass. This causes stress and the intense

temperature changes can cause the glass to crack. For

replacement glass contact your local Yeoman retailer.

16.4 Appliance is producing tar

This can be identified by:

A very strong pungent smell shortly after the appliance is

lit and heats up.

Glass blackening.

Thick, brown, sticky tar oozing from the pipe joints.

This is caused by burning damp wood and running the

appliance at too low a temperature.

Use well seasoned wood and operate the appliance within

the ideal temperature range.

Tar is a major cause of chimney fires

. If the appliance

experiences problems with tar build up consult a chimney

sweep before continued use of the appliance.

16.5 In the unlikely event of a problem that cannot be solved

by these tips contact your installer or retailer for help.

17. SMOKE CONTROL KIT

17.1 This appliance can be modified to burn wood in a smoke

control zone. For more details on the Smoke Control Kit for

this appliance contact your retailer.

NOTE: These appliances have been independently tested

to PD6434 and approved by DEFRA as an exempted

appliance, allowing it to burn wood in Smoke Control areas

when fitted with a Smoke Control Kit.

15. SEASONAL USE

15.1 Clean and service the appliance if it is not used during the

warmer periods of the year, as detailed in the Maintenance

and Servicing section.

15.2 Set the air controls to 50% to keep the appliance ventilated

and stop the build-up of any moisture inside.

15.3 Before re-lighting the appliance:

Remove the baffle.

Clear any debris that may have accumulated.

Check the flue is clear of any blockages.

16. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

16.1 Stove glass blackening

This has four possible causes:

1.

Incorrect use of Airwash

See User Instructions, Sections 1, 4 and 5 for the correct use

of the air controls.

2.

Burning unseasoned wood

See User Instructions, Section 3 to identify when wood is

ready for burning.

3.

Stove operated at too low a temperature

A stove pipe thermometer can identify this problem (Stovax

part no 3046). The ideal working temperature range is

130°C - 250°C (270°F - 480°F). Failing to close down the

Primary Air Control once the appliance has heated up to

this range may cause the appliance to exceed the ideal

temperature range and to over-fire. Over-firing can cause

permanent damage to the appliance and invalidates your

warranty. Burn with the Airwash Control fully open for

approximately 20 minutes to cure this.

The problem may be caused by damping down the

appliance during periods of extended burning.

4.

Problems with the flue,

in particular insufficient air pull.

If the flue is not working efficiently the glass can blacken.

A flue which has too much downdraft may be too short,

needs lining, or has too many bends. This can also cause

blackening of the stove glass. Contact the installer or a flue

specialist for advice.

16.2 Riddling Mechanism Jamming

This occurs when ash builds up under the riddling grate

preventing movement. To rectify:

Lift out the riddling mechanism (see Installation

Instructions, Section 5) and remove all ash.

Replace riddling mechanism when cleaning is complete.

De-ash and clean the inside of the appliance regularly

to avoid build up of ash and subsequent jamming of

mechanism.

USER INSTRUCTIONS

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