Charnwood Roomheater - Manual (Page 5)

more frequently if 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.
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 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 appliance 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 sweep’s brushes are
available to suit different flueways.
For standard brick chimneys a wire
centre sweep’s brush fitted with a
guide wheel is recommended. For
prefabricated insulated chimneys the
manufacturers instructions with
regard to sweeping should be
consulted.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Fire Will Not Burn.
Check that:
a) the air inlet is not obstructed in
any way,
b) that chimneys and flueways are
clear,
c) that a suitable fuel is being used,
d) that there is an adequate air supply
into the room,
e) that an extractor fan is not fitted in
the same room as the fire.
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
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