Charnwood SLX20 - Manual (Page 6)

When not in use
Door Seals
Servicing
Fire Will Not Burn.
Fire Blazing Out Of Control.
Over-Firing
Fume Emission
Warning Note: Properly installed and operated this
appliance will not emit fumes. Occasional fume from de-
ashing and re-fueling may occur. Persistent fume emission
is potentially dangerous and must not be tolerated. If
fume emission does persist then take the following
immediate actions should be taken:
a) Open the 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 blockage, and clean if
required.
d) Do not attempt to relight fire until cause of fume has
been identified, if necessary seek professional advise.
Freezing
Chimney fires
Door Glass Backs Up
If the fire is going to be out of use for a long period, (for
instance in the summer,) then to prevent condensation, 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.
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.
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 door 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.
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 must be cleaned with a flue brush.
After cleaning 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.
Check that:
a) the air inlet is not obstructed in any way,
b) chimneys and flueways are clear,
c) a suitable fuel is being used,
d) there is an adequate air supply into the room,
e) an extractor fan is not fitted in the same room as the fire.
Check that:
a) the doors are tightly closed,
b) the thermostat knob is turned down to the minimum
setting and the airwash is closed,
c) the air inlet damper is closed (at the bottom left of the
appliance, see Fig. 1.) 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.
If the fire is over- firing 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.
The most common cause of fume emission is flueway or
chimney blockage. For you own safety these must be kept
clean.
If a boiler is fitted do not light the fire if there is any
possibility that any parts of the system may be frozen.
If the chimney is thoroughly and regularly swept, chimney
fires should not occur. However, if a chimney fire does
occur then turn the control knob to the minimum setting
(see Fig. 1), and tightly close the doors of the appliance.
This should cause the chimney fire to go out in which case
the control should be kept at the minimum setting until the
fire in the appliance has gone out. The chimney and
flueways should then be cleaned. If the chimney fire does
not go out when the above action is taken then the fire
brigade should be called immediately.
After a chimney fire the chimney should be carefully
examined for any damage. Expert advise should be sought if
necessary.
Differences in chimney draughts mean that the best setting
of the air controls will vary for different installations. A
certain amount of experimentation may be required,
however the following points should be noted and with a
little care should enable the glass to be kept clean in most
situations:
a) The airwash relies on a supply of heated air to keep the
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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