Charnwood LA30iB - Manual (Page 7)

brightly before filling with fuel. If the
central heating pump is off overnight
then the thermostat may be left at the
same setting for both day and night
operation. If the central heating pump
is on overnight then set the thermostat
control to give the required level of
heating.
Some experimentation may be
necessary to find the setting most
suitable for the particular fuel used
and the draw on the chimney.
For overnight burning the fire doors
must be closed.
To revive the fire, empty the ashpan
if necessary, riddle, and turn the
thermostat control knob to maximum.
When the fire is burning well load on
more fuel as necessary and turn the
control knob to the desired setting.
THROAT PLATE AND
FLUEWAY CLEANING
It is important that the throat plate
and all the appliance flueways are
kept clean. They should be cleaned at
least monthly, and more frequently if
it if found necessary.
The throat plate and flueways may be
cleaned with a low fire still burning.
Use the scraper tool to scrape any
sooty deposits to the front of the plate
until they fall off into the fire. Ensure
that soot deposits are not allowed to
build up on the side boiler faces
because if the throat plate becomes
tight between the faces this can cause
it to fail prematurely.
More soot will be deposited on the
throat plate and in the flueways if the
appliance is run at low levels for long
periods. If this is the case then more
frequent cleaning will be necessary.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
The appliance is finished in vitreous
enamel. To clean the surfaces simply
wipe over with a dry cloth. Abrasive
pads and scouring cleaners must not
be used as these will damage the
finish. Care should be taken not to
knock the enamel with hard objects
as it will chip.
Cleaning the Glass
The glass in the doors is a special
ceramic glass which is able to
withstand high temperatures. Before
cleaning the glass open the doors and
allow them to cool. Clean the glass
using a damp cloth and then wiping
over with a dry cloth. Any stubborn
deposits on the glass may be removed
with a proprietary stove glass cleaner
or ceramic hob cleaner. Some
deposits on the glass may be burnt off
simply by running the fire at a fast
rate for a few minutes. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or pads as these can
scratch the surface which will weaken
the glass and cause premature failure.
Aerosol spray cleaners should not be
used near the appliance whilst it is
under fire.
When not in use
If the fire is going to be out of use
for a long period, (for instance in the
summer,) then to prevent condensa-
tion, and hence corrosion, the
thermostat should be left at the
maximum setting and the main doors
left ajar. It is also advisable to sweep
the chimney and clean out the fire.
Spraying the inside of the doors and
firebox with a light oil, such as
WD40, will also help to keep all
internal parts working well.
After long periods where the fire has
been out of use, the chimney and
appliance flueways should be cleaned
before lighting.
Door Seals
For the fire to operate correctly it is
important that the door seals are in
good condition. Check that they do
not become worn or frayed and
replace them when necessary.
Servicing
It is recommended that the fire is
serviced once a year to keep it in first
class working order. After cleaning
out the firebox thoroughly, check that
all internal parts are in good working
order, replacing any parts that are
beginning to show signs of wear.
Check that the doors seals are in
good condition and that the doors
seal correctly. Check the operation of
the thermostat, both when cold and
hot. A servicing guide, TIS 48. is
available on request.
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
The chimney should be swept at least
twice a year. In most installations it
will be possible to sweep the chimney
through the appliance.
First remove the front firebars and the
throat plate. Then sweep the chimney
ensuring that soot is removed from all
horizontal surfaces after sweeping.
In situations where it is not possible
to sweep through the appliance the
installer will have provided
alternative means, such as a soot
door. After sweeping the chimney,
the appliance flue outlet and the flue
pipe connecting the fire to the
chimney must be cleaned with a flue
brush.
After clearing any soot from within
the fire, replace the throat plate and
the front firebars.
Different types of sweepís brushes
are available to suit different
flueways. For standard brick
chimneys a wire centre sweepís brush
fitted with a guide wheel is
recommended. For prefabricated
insulated chimneys the manufacturers
instructions with regard to sweeping
should be consulted.
BOILER REDUCTION
BRICK
The optional boiler reduction brick
may be used when reduced outputs
are required, e.g. during the summer
or when the fire is fitted on to a small
heating system.
To fit the brick, let the fire out, clear
the grate of any ash and fuel, and
scrape the boiler faces clean. Lift out
the deepening bar and front firebar.
Fit the brick into the fire with the
thick part of the brick at the bottom
and the sloping face at the front as
shown on the parts list. Push the
brick hard up against the rear face of
the boiler. The brick should rest on
the side fireplates and should be clear
of the grate bars. Replace the front
firebar and deepening bar.
As the brick is not cemented into
position, fitting and removing it
should only take a few minutes.
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