Charnwood SLX20 - Manual (Page 3)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
CHARNWOOD SLX20
GENERAL POINTS
FUELS
COAL
Wood
PEAT
Before lighting the fire check with the installer that the work
and checks described in the installation instructions have
been carried out correctly and that the chimney has been
swept, is sound, and free of any obstructions.
WARNING There must not be an extractor fan fitted in the
same room as this appliance as this can cause the appliance
to emit smoke and fumes into the room.
If the appliance is fitted in place of an open fire then the
chimney should be swept one month after the installation to
clear any soot falls which may have occurred due to the
difference in combustion between the appliance and the
open fire.
When using the fire in situations where children or infirm
people are present please use a fire guard to prevent
accidents. The fire guard should be manufactured in
accordance with BS 6539.
The following smokeless fuels are suitable for use on this
appliance:
Ancit (Phurnacite Plus),
Anthracite Large Nuts,
Centurion,
Cosycoke,
Extracite,
Maxibrite,
Phurnacite,
Welsh Dry Steam Coal (large Nuts)
The above fuels are all suitable for use in smoke control
areas. In other areas the following fuels may also be burnt:
Housecoal Doubles, Trebles or cobbles may all be burnt. Do
not use singles, small nuts, or coal dust. It is important that
the large size coal is used (i.e. Larger than 2” or 50mm in
size).
The coal should be dry.When burning bituminous coal a
little extra care is needed. Please Take note of the section
“Special Points For Burning Coal”
Only Dry well seasoned wood should be burnt on this
appliance as burning wet unseasoned wood will give rise to
heavy tar deposits. For the same reason hard wood is better
than soft wood. Burning wet unseasoned wood will also
result in considerably reduced outputs. The wood should be
cut and split and then left to season in a well ventilated dry
place for at least one year preferably two years Before use.
Ensure that the peat is well dried before use. Burning wet
peat will give rise to heavy tar deposits and reduce outputs.
At first you may find it helpful to try several fuels to find the
most suitable. If you are unable to obtain the fuel you want,
ask your supplier or an approved fuel distributor to suggest
an alternative, or ring the Solid Fuel Association Helpline on
Freephone 0800 600 000.
PETROLEUM COKE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE ON
THIS APPLIANCE, ITS USE WILL INVALIDATE THE
GUARANTEE
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SLX20 9.03
Turn handle
clockwise to open
Thermostat flap (behind side panel)
Fig. 1. Controls
Airwash Control
pull to open
Thermostat Control Knob