Operating instructions

Installation and Operating Instructions Reference: 1622 Rectella Instove INSET
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Operation to Avoid Smoke Emission when Loading and Re-lighting
e emission it is advised that:
riss-cross, so air can circulate between logs.
a little open.
only when alight larger fuel should be added
To prevent the likelihood of smok
The appliance is not overloaded
 Fuel should be added to fill the stove c
 Fuel should be added 'little and often'
 Always have the air wash control (1) at least
Kindling is used to relight from a low fire-bed
 use only very small, thin, dry, sticks

PROBLEMS?
Problems like those listed here are usually due to some difficulty with the installation, chimney or fuels, so please check back through
ttempt to
e sound and that there are no
can be severe if fuel is in any way damp. Even an apparently dry 1 kg log
etal parts,
ilding. Fitting an
wept through are not recommended.
e the door, shut all air controls and call the fire brigade. Prevent fires by using very dry fuel and having your chimney
wept regularly.
this leaflet carefully. If necessary seek specialist advice.
POOR HEAT OUTPUT: A stove can heat a typical room of about 12m³ volume for each kW of output, so a 5kW model can heat up to
(1
2 x 5) 63m³, a room of about 5m square. The actual size depends on the insulation and air-change ratio of the room. To a
heat a larger room will result in excessive fuel consumption and damaging overheating. Use the recommended very dry fuels.
LACK OF CONTROLLABILITY: Wood and some other fuels may burn excessively until the gases in them have been used up. You
can reduce this effect by making sure that the fire is set to 'low' for a while before refuelling and checking that the door seals fully. For
stoves with a Smoke Stop - adjust the heat output by how much fuel you put on, as well as by using the controls. Check that the door
se
als are sound.
DIFFICULTY BURNING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS If the fire goes out with fuel still in the firebox, then this is probably because too
little air has been reaching it, try leaving the air controls open a little more. Check that the door seals ar
cracks or gaps anywhere in the flue. For longest burning, we recommend hard fuels such as anthracite.
CONDENSATION: Condensation onto cool stove surfaces
can hold 200 ml, a cupful, of water. Use only very dry fuel.
OVER-FIRING: It is possible to leave the fire too long with the controls set too high leading to 'over firing', seen as glowing m
ex
cessive chimney temperature and risk of parts failing or chimney fires. Always set controls to the lowest practical setting.
SMOKE COMING INTO ROOM: Fumes are poisonous- smoke emission must NEVER be tolerated, causes might be:
INADEQUATE SEALS: Are all flue pipes and connectors absolutely gas-tight? Check that an inset appliance is fully sealed against the
fireplace. Even the tiniest crack or gap can spoil the draught.
BLOCKED BAFFLE PLATE: Has soot and ash can collect on the 'throat plate' above the inner back part of the firebox? See the
'maintenance' section.
UNSUITABLE, BLOCKED OR UN-SWEPT CHIMNEY: The first requirement for correct operation is a sound chimney. Check the
re
quirements earlier in this document and in any case of doubt have the chimney professionally swept.
POOR AIR SUPPLY: Is there enough air? Lack of air to the fire is a common cause of smoking and poor performance. Air supply
problems may be worse in certain wind conditions (often incorrectly ascribed to 'downdraught', which is in fact very rare), where air can
be sucked out of the room. The answer is to fit an air vent, as near to the fire as possible, facing into the usual wind direction.
DOWNDRAUGHT: Wind can blow down a chimney if there is something higher nearby such as a tree, hill or high bu
anti-do
wndraught cowl to the chimney top can cure this. Types which cannot be s
POOR CHIMNEY DRAUGHT- Chimney draught in use MUST beat least 12Pa.
CHIMNEY FIRE: In the rare event of deposits inside the chimney igniting (roaring sound + dense smoke and sparks from the chimney)
immediately clos
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