Aga Ranges Berrington - Manual (Page 10)

IMPORTANT NOTES
Now that your Solid Fuel Stove is installed and no doubt you are looking forward to many comforts it will
provide, we would like to give you some tips on how to get the best results from your stove.
1. We would like if you could take some time to read the operating instructions/hints, which we are confident,
will be of great benefit to you.
2. Do not burn fuel with a high moisture content, such as a damp or unseasoned timber. This will only result
in a build up of tar in the stove and in the chimney.
3. Clean the flue-ways of the stove weekly and ensure that there are no blockages. Check flueways before
lighting especially after a shut down period. Please refer to manual for instructions.
4. Before loading fresh fuel into the firebox, riddle fully to remove all ashes, this will allow better and cleaner
burning. See Re-Fuelling Section.
5. Never allow a build up of ashes in the ash pan, as this will cause the grate to burn out prematurely. Empty
the ashpan when re –fuelling.
6. Allow adequate air ventilation to ensure plenty of air for combustion.
7. Do not use as an incinerator burning rubbish/household waste.
8. Do not leave ash door open for long periods as this will over heat the unit causing unnecessary damage.
Close the ash door between removing and replacing the ashpan.
9. Clean the chimney at least twice a year.
10. Burning soft fuels such as timber or peat will stain the glass. Regular cleaning will prevent permanent
staining. Clean with soapy water when cool.
11. Keep all combustible materials a safe distance away from unit, please consult manual for clearance to com-
bustibles table.
12. For safety reasons never leave children or the elderly unaccompanied while stove is in use. Use a fire
guard.
13. Avoid contact with the appliance when in use as stove reaches very high operating temperatures.
14. This appliance should be regularly maintained by a competent service engineer.
Use only replacement parts recommended by AGA. Making unauthorised modifications, or using unauthorised
parts will invalidate your guarantee and may cause damage or injury.
FUEL CALORIFIC VALUES - SOLID FUELS
Anthracite 25-50mm C.V.: 8.2kW/Kg 14,000 BTUs/lb
House Coal 25-75mm C.V.: 7.2kW/Kg 12,000 BTUs/lb
Timber - Firebox size C.V.: 5.0kW/Kg 8,600 BTUs/lb
Peat Briquettes C.V.: 4.8kW/Kg 8,300 BTUs/lb
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IMPORTANT: [SENO PAINTED STOVES ONLY]
AN ODOUR WILL EMIT FROM STOVE ON FIRST FIRING, WHEN FIRE REACHES MAXIMUM
TEMPERATURE OVER A NUMBER OF HOURS THIS ODOUR WILL SUBSIDE.
IT IS BEST ADVISED TO OPEN WINDOWS DURING THIS PERIOD.
THIS ODOUR IS UNPLEASANT BUT NOT TOXIC. YOU MAY WISH TO VACATE THE ROOM WHILE THE
PAINT CURES.