Stovax Riva Plus Midi Wood & Multi-fuel - Manual (Page 9)

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UseR INsTRUCTIoNs
To reduce these problems:
• Use good quality kindling wood to start the fire
• Burn initially at a high temperature for a short period
• Fit a rain cowl to the chimney
Your installer should advise you on possible solutions.
If the appliance emits smoke into the room continuously:
• Close the air controls and allow the appliance to go out
• Ventilate the room to clear the fumes
do not re-light the appliance until the problem is solved.
7. FAN KIT
7.1 This appliance can be fitted with an optional convection fan
kit. For installation and operating procedures you must refer
to the instructions supplied with the fan kit.
8. oUTsIde AIR KIT
7.1 This appliance can be fitted with an optional kit to help
bring air directly into the appliance from outside. For
installation and operating procedures you must refer to the
instructions supplied with the kit.
9. AsH ReMoVAl
9.1 All fuels:
To riddle the appliance:
• Insert the Riddling tool into the socket as shown in
Diagram 14
PR8031
• Move the Riddling tool vigorously backwards and
forwards
The ash falls into the ashpan
9.2 • Open the doors
• Remove Ashpan carefully using tool supplied
Heat can remain long after use.
PR8030
• Use gloves, or place the ash into a Stovax Ash Caddy
(Stovax Part No. 4227)
• Remove ash at least once every week when burning
wood
• Do not place hot ash in a bin made from plastic or any
other combustible material.
10. exTeNded BURNING
10.1 It is possible to get the appliance to burn for extended
periods of time.
In order to do this:
• De-ash prior to final refuelling
• Set air controls to low combustion settings
This will blacken the glass but it will clear when operated at
high output for a short period.
• Use smokeless fuel or small, thick logs depending on fuel
desired
11. oVeR-FIRING
11.1 Do not over-fill with fuel or use at maximum output for
long periods or over-firing can occur. If the flue pipe, flue
collar or top plate glow red the appliance is over-firing:
• Close the air controls to reduce the output
11.2 Over-firing can cause permanent damage to the appliance.
12. CHIMNeY FIRe
12.1 If a chimney fire occurs:
• Shut all air controls immediately
• Evacuate the building
• Call the fire brigade
• Do not re-enter the building until it is confirmed safe