Charnwood SLX20 - Manual (Page 5)

To make ash removal easier there is a special
available. This may be purchased from you
supplier or, in case of difficulty, from ourselves.
Charnwood
ash carrier
RIDDLING
Riddling twice a day is usually sufficient.
The fire should be riddled with the doors shut. Place the
tool on the knob and rotate between the horizontal and the
45° position several times as shown in Fig. 2.
Caution: when riddling the grate using solid fuel do not go
beyond the 45° position as this can cause the grate to jam.
If jamming does occur then the fire should be allowed to
burn for approximately half an hour before riddling the
grate again as described above.
Too much riddling can result in emptying unburnt fuel into
the ashpan and should therefore be avoided Clinker should
regularly be removed from the firebed.
After riddling, the grate should be put back into the solid
fuel or wood position as required (the tool should be
horizontal for solid fuel or vertical for wood).
Keep the firebox well filled (the fuel may be sloped up from
the front fire bars), but not to allow the fuel to spill over the
top of the front fire bars. Take care, especially when
burning wood, that the fuel does not project over the front
fire bars or damage to the glass may be caused when the
doors are closed.
Empty the ashpan, if necessary, and then riddle the fire if
you are burning solid fuel. If the fire is very low then it may
be necessary to add a little fuel and turn the thermostat
control up to maximum for a brief period until the fire is
burning brightly before filling with fuel. When burning
wood use large logs overnight as they will burn more slowly
than small ones.
Some experimentation may be necessary to find the setting
most suitable for the particular fuel used and the draw on
the chimney, but generally the thermostat should be turned
down to the minimum setting.
For overnight burning the fire doors must be closed.
To revive the fire, empty the ashpan if necessary, riddle
(when burning solid fuel) and turn the thermostat control
to maximum. When the fire is burning well load more fuel
as necessary and turn the control knob to the desired
setting.
When burning wood do not riddle but simply set the air
controls to maximum until the fire picks up and then set
them at the required setting and refuel as necessary.
It is important that the throat plate and all the appliance
flueways are kept clean. When burning smokeless fuels they
should be cleaned at least monthly. When burning other
fuels they should be cleaned once a week, and more
frequently if found necessary.
The throat plate and flue ways may be cleaned with a low
fire still burning. Use the scraper tool to scrape any sooty
deposits off the front of the plate until they drop 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.
When burning housecoal keep the airwash control at least
sightly open all the time (refer to Fig. 1.)
When loading the appliance take care not to smother the
fire, instead fill the firebox in two stages waiting for the
flames to appear above the fire.
After a period of slumbering always turn the air control up
to maximum and wait until flames appear above the fuel
bed before opening the doors.
Burning coal will produce more soot deposits than other
fuels, especially if the fire is run at low levels for a long
periods. It is therefore vital to clean the throat plate
regularly, weekly cleaning is recommended.
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.
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.
REFUELLING
OVERNIGHT BURNING
THROAT PLATE AND FLUEWAY
CLEANING
SPECIAL POINTSWHENBURNING
COAL
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Cleaning the Glass
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