Clarke THAMES TRAVEL BARGE 6910115 User manual

USER GUIDE
GC0711
Classic Cast Iron Stove
THAMES TRAVEL BARGE
PART NO: 6910115

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Classic Cast Iron Stove.
Before attempting to install or use the stove, please read this manual
throughout and follow the instructions carefully. Thoroughly familiarise yourself
with this stove & it’s operation in order to ensure the safety of yourself and
others around you. Henceforth, you can look forward to the stove giving you
long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase. This guarantee is invalid if the product is found
to have been abused or tampered with in any way, or not used for it’s
intended purpose.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission. This guarantee does not effect
your statutory rights.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Please note that details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of
going to print. All data is applicable to wood burning use only. CLARKE International
reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice.
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INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT
WARNING! AN ACCREDITED HEATING ENGINEER MUST CARRY OUT THE
INSTALLATION OF THIS STOVE. ALTERNATIVELY, SHOULD A NON-
ACCREDITED ENGINEER UNDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION, YOUR LOCAL
BUILDING CONTROL OFFICER WILL BE REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE
COMPLETED INSTALLATION UNDER BUILDING REGULATION “J”.
IT IS AN OFFENCE UNDER UK LAW, NOT TO COMPLY WITH THIS
MANDATORY REQUIREMENT.
IF THE STOVE IS NOT FITTED CORRECTLY BY AN APPROVED PERSON, IT
COULD RESULT IN A HOUSE FIRE OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION
The instructions cover the basic principles to ensure satisfactory
installation of the stove, although detail may need slight modifica-
tion to suit particular site conditions. In all cases the installation must
comply with current Building Regulation ‘J’, Local Authority Bye-
laws, European and National standards and any other specifica-
tions or regulations as they affect the installation of the stove.
The information contained in this manual includes extracts from the
Building Regulations 2000 “Approved Document J”(Combustion
Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems), updated October 2010. This
guidance information in no way replaces your responsibility as an
installer or end user to comply with the appropriate standards.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR YOUR GUIDANCE
THIS STOVE WILL BE HOT when in operation and due care should
be taken. Thick gloves should be used to operate the primary/
secondary controls or reaching inside the stove to position fuel or
remove ash.
FIRES CAN BE DANGEROUS - Always use a fireguard in the pres-
ence of children, the elderly or the infirm. The fireguard should be
manufactured in accordance with B.S. 6539 - Fireguards for use
with solid fuel appliances.
DO NOT OVERFIRE - it is possible to fire the stove beyond its design
capacity. This could damage the stove, so watch for signs of
overfiring - if any part of the stove starts to glow red, the stove is
in an overfire situation and the controls should be adjusted
accordingly. Never leave the stove unattended for long periods
without first adjusting the controls to a safe setting. Careful air
supply control should be exercised at all times.

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THIS STOVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO A SUITABLE FLUE OUTLET. Due
to high temperature this stove should be located well away from
furniture and curtains. Children and adults should be alerted to
the hazards of hot surfaces. Young children should be carefully
supervised when they are in the same room as the stove. Do not
place clothing or other flammable material on or near the stove.
Keep the stove area clear of combustible materials, flammable
liquids or vapours.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING CAN BE FATAL. carbon
Monoxide detectors to BS EN 50291 are available for use in
domestic premises and details are available in the official HETAS
guide that can be viewed on their website at www.hetas.co.uk.
Due consideration should be given to the dangers of carbon
monoxide poisoning following incomplete combustion of solid
fuels in an enclosed space. See page 15 in this booklet.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1. ALWAYS read and understand the manual before installing and
commissioning the stove.
2. ALWAYS ensure the stove is installed in accordance with local regulations.
3. ALWAYS ensure that the stove is correctly installed and positioned as
described under POSITIONING AND INSTALLATION on page 6, and that the
immediate area is kept clear.
4. ALWAYS check for damage before using the stove. Check for breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect the stoves performance.
Any damage should be properly repaired or the part replaced. If in doubt,
DO NOT use the stove. Consult your local dealer.
5. ALWAYS keep children and visitors at a safe distance from the stove.
6. NEVER direct any kind of liquid on to the stove, particularly when it is hot.
7. NEVER use gasolene or other flammable liquids for fire starting.
8. NEVER use the stove to incinerate materials other than recommended
fuels.
9. NEVER carry out any modifications to this product. If experiencing difficulty
of any kind consult your local dealer.
10. The installation of the stove and chimney MUST comply with all National,
European and local building regulations. It is the responsibility of the owner
and the installer to ensure that the installation complies.
11. All rooms where a stove is situated must have a non-motorised air vent.
Refer to details contained in the Building Regulations.
12. Building Regulation “J” is the Government approved document covering
the installation of solid fuel stoves.

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UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
Before assembling, please check contents against the following list and
advise your dealer immediately if any parts are missing. Refer also to parts list
& diagram on pages 24 & 25.
1 x Stove body
4 x Legs
1 x Top Cover Plate
1 x Cover Plate Handle
1 x Flue Connection c/w Fireproof Gasket
1 x Deflector Plate
1 x Fixings Kit
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips screwdriver
13 mm spanner
Clarke Fire Cement
A full range of flue pipes and fire cement is available from your Clarke dealer.
WARNING: DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE STOVE IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT TWO PEOPLE PERFORM THE UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY.
Unpack the stove and remove packing materials. Open the door and re-
move the legs, blanking plate, flue adaptor and fixings kit from inside the
stove.
1. Place the stove on a soft surface
such as the polystyrene packing
materials from the crate and tilt
the stove back.
2. Attach the legs using the bolts
and washers supplied as shown in
Fig 1.
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Fig 2
3. Sit the stove upright and attach
the flue adaptor as shown in Fig
2 using the screws supplied.
Ensure the fireproof gasket is
correctly seated in the base of
the flue adaptor.
4. Inside the stove is a movable
deflector plate. It can be
accessed through the blanking
plate on top of the stove. Ensure
the deflector is positioned
centrally to deflect smoke into
the flue and that the blanking
plate is secure.
5. Place the stove in the desired location as shown in POSITIONING AND
INSTALLATION. Take care not to damage the floor surface.
POSITIONING AND INSTALLATION
In England and Wales, there are only two routes to legally install a domestic
solid fuel or wood burning appliance. In other parts of the UK there are
variations in legislation and processes.
You can either:
• Use a registered installer who can self certify that the work he does
complies with the relevant Building Regulations; or
• The consumer applies to their local authority building control
department for a building notice, and pays the appropriate fee.
It is generally worthwhile to use a HETAS registered installer who will supply a
Certificate of Compliance as a record of the job and that it complies with
Building Regulations. A copy of the certificate is forwarded to HETAS who
notify the local authority on your behalf.
Failure to notify the work through the registration scheme (in this case HETAS)
or directly to the local authority can lead to enforcement. It can also cause
problems for future house sales if there is no official record of a compliant
installation. All local regulations, including those referring to National and
European Standards need to be complied with when installing this appliance.
For specific guidance when cast iron stoves are being installed in boats or
homes with thatched roofs, please refer tothe SOLIFTEC website at;
www.soliftec.com/installation.htm
SUPPORTING FLOORS
The stove must only be installed on floors with an adequate load bearing
capacity and if the existing construction is not suitable, additional measures

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such as a load distributing plate must be provided.
The hearth should be able to accommodate the weight of the stove and its
chimney if the chimney is not independantly supported. Stoves should stand
wholly above hearths made of non-combustible board/sheet material or
tilesat least 12mm thick, if the stove is not to stand in a recess and has been
tested to an applicable standard to verify that it cannot cause the
temperature of the upper surface of the hearth to exceed 100 degrees C.
Constructional hearths should be made of solid, non-combustable material
such as concrete or masonry, at least 125mm thick, including the thickness of
any non-combustible floor and/or decorative surface.
Specific guidance for surfaces on which the stove may be allowed to stand is
given in Approved Document J and must be followed.
When the stove is positioned near a wall constructed of flammable material,
the distances shown on Fig 5 must be adhered to. Alternatively, a heat shield
may be used, mounted according to the position of the fireplace. A firewall
must be at least 100 mm thick and typically made of brick, or concrete/
stone.
MATERIAL CLEARANCES
The stove must have a minimum clearance of 1200 mm to a combustible
ceiling below.
Fig 3
It is recommended that the stove be installed at least 800 mm from
combustible materials. However, any household furnishings should be at least
1000 mm away as they could be adversely affected by heat.
The stove can be recessed in a suitable sized fireplace but a permanent free
air gap of at least 200mm must be left around the sides and top and at least
50mm at the back of the stove to obtain maximum heat output and for
access to the rear of the stove.

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MINIMUM DISTANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Note: combustible material refers to any material that will degrade when
subjected to heat e.g. plaster. Due to the heat of a hot stove, a suitable fire
guard should always be used to provide additional protection. Never allow
young children to be left unsupervised in a room containing a hot stove.
Note; If in doubt, refer to Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document “J”.
THE CHIMNEY
The stove is supplied with a flue pipe connector for top mounting with the
fixing screws supplied. The stove should never be connected to a shared
chimney/flue system.
Flue pipes with a smaller cross-sectional area than that of the stove outlet
should never be used. Flue pipes must not project into the chimney
connector, such as to cause a restriction to the gas flow.
Sizes of flues in chimneys are stipulated in Table 2 of the Building Regulations
2000 Approved Document “J” as follows:
1. Stoves under 20kW rated output which burn smokeless or low volatile fuel
require a minimum flue size of 125mm diameter (or rectangular flues
having the same cross-sectional area and a minimum dimension not less
than 100mm for straight flues or 125mm for flues with bends or offsets.
2. Stoves of up to 30kW rated output burning any fuel require 150mm
diameter (or rectangular flues having the same cross-sectional area and a
minimum dimension not less than 125mm.
Liners should be installed in accordance with their manufacturers instructions.
Appropriate components should be selected to form the flue without cutting
and to keep joints to a minimum. Bends and offsets should be formed only
with the matching factory-made components. Liners need to be placed with
the sockets or rebate ends uppermost to contain moisture and other
condensates in the flue. Joints should be sealed with fire cement, refractory
mortar or installed in accordance with their manufacturers instructions. Ensure
the joints are completely sealed as air leakage will lead to poor
performance. Avoid having more than two bends in the flue system. Any
offset between bends should be minimised and the flue should be equipped
with suitable access doors for inspection & cleaning. For further detail refer to
Building Regulations document “J”
A range of suitable flue pipes, cowls and fire cement are available from your
Clarke dealer.
Special methods are required when passing through a wall or ceiling. Please
refer to your local building regulations and/or fire department. Refer to
Building Regulations Document “J”.
THIS STOVE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED INTO A CHIMNEY THAT SERVES ANY
OTHER HEATING APPLIANCE. THERE MUST NOT BE AN EXTRACTOR FAN
FITTED IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE STOVE, AS THIS CAN CAUSE THE
STOVE TO EMIT FUMES INTO THE ROOM.

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FLUE HEIGHT
The chimney height and the position of the chimney should conform to the
Building Regulations document “J”. Flues should be high enough to clear the
products of combustion. The height necessary for this will depend on the type
of the appliance, the height of the building, the type of flue and the number
of bends in it, and an assessment of local wind patterns. However, a minimum
flue height of 4.5m could be satisfactory if the guidance in paragraphs 2.10
to 2.12 of the Approved Document “J” is adopted.
External flue pipes should be ‘twin wall’. These retain the heat, enabling it to
rise and disperse from the chimney.
Fig 4
As an alternative approach, the calculation procedure within BS EN 13384-
1:2005 can be used as the basis for deciding whether a chimney design will
provide sufficient draught. If in doubt, consult the Building Regulations.
The outlet from a flue should be above the roof of the building in a position
where the products of combustion can discharge freely and will not present
a fire hazard, whatever the wind conditions.
BENDS IN FLUES
Openings for inspection & cleaning should be formed using purpose factory-
made components compatible with the flue system, having an access cover
that has the same level of gas-tightness as the flue system and an equal level
of thermal insulation.

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Offsets in flues are only acceptable if the following rules are respected:
a) The chimney system shall have no more than 4 bends in total; - 2 bends in
the chimney and 2 bends in the flue pipe connection.
b) The offset shall provide a change of direction no more than 45 degrees
from the vertical.
c) The run of the chimney between bends shall not exceed 20% of the total
chimney length.
d) The maximum length of the horizontal flue must not exceed 150mm (6”).
INSPECTION & CLEANING
Check that the chimney is in good condition, dry and free from cracks and
obstructions. The diameter of the chimney should not be less than 150mm
and not more than 230mm. If any of these requirements are not met, the
chimney should be lined by a suitable method.
The chimney must be swept before connection to the stove. Where the
chimney is believed to have previously served an open fire installation, it is
possible that the higher flue gas temperature from the stove may loosen
deposits that were previously firmly adhered, with the consequent risk of flue
blockage. It is therefore recommended that the chimney be swept a second
time within a month of regular use after installation.
Assuming that when the stove is first installed, the chimney is clean, and
sound, then the chimney flue should be inspected part way through the
burning season to establish the regularity of sweeping required. If you have
any doubts about the suitability of your chimney, consult your local dealer/
stockist.
If there is no existing chimney, then a prefabricated block chimney in
accordance with Building Regulations Approved Document J, or a twin-
walled insulated stainless steel flue to B.S.4543 can be used. These chimneys
must be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
Building Regulations.
FLUE DRAUGHT
A flue draught of minimum 1.2mm to a maximum 2.5mm water gauge is
required for satisfactory stove performance. The flue draught should be
checked under fire at high output. If it exceeds the recommended
maximum, a draught stabiliser must be fitted so that the rate of burning can
be controlled to prevent over-firing. If the reading is less than the
recommended minimum, then the performance of the stove will be
compromised.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
Any room or space containing a stove should have a permanent air vent
opening of at least the sizes shown in the table below. For stoves designed to
burn a range of different solid fuels, the air supply should be designed to

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accommodate burning the fuel that produces the highest heating output.
There must always be a permanent means of providing air for combustion
into the room in which the fire is installed. A permanent vent with a total free
area of at least 550mm2for every kW rated above 5kW should be connected
directly to the outside air or an adjacent room which itself has a permanent
vent of the same size direct to the outside air. The fitting of an extractor fan to
either of these rooms is not permitted.
CONNECTION TO THE CHIMNEY
This MUST be carried out by an accredited/competent person and/or
approved by your local Building Control Officer before using the stove.
Any existing flue must be in good condition with suitable access for collection
and removal of debris. Details of suitable linings for use with solid fuel are
given in the official HETAS guide that can be viewed on their website at
www.hetas.co.uk
It is also important that suitable flue pipe complying with Building Regulations
is used to connect the stove to the chimney flue and that suitable access is
provided into the flue for regular inspection and sweeping of the flueways.
Chimneys should be as straight as possible. Horizontal runs should be
avoided and any horizontal section should not exceed 150mm (6 inches) in
length. Refer to the typical installation diagrams, Fig 5 -7. Flue connections
must be well sealed.
There are several ways of connecting the stove to the flue as shown in Figures
5 -7 and the chimney may be swept through the appliance. If it is not possible
to pass the sweeps brush through the stove, a soot door will be necessary. This
may be either in the actual brickwork of the chimney or fitted in the register
plate. Various suitable positions of soot doors are shown in Figures 5 -7.
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A non-combustible register plate
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CLEANING THE FLUE
Access for cleaning the flue should be incorporated in the system other than
through the appliance (e.g. a soot door or access through a register plate).
Purpose-made soot doors and inspection lengths are available from the
Clarke range.
Ensure that the whole length of the flue can be reached from the soot door.
FUME EMISSIONS
To avoid chimney problems, your fire should not be burnt slowly for longer
than 12 hours without a period of fast burning.
Properly installed and operated, this stove will not emit fumes. Occasional
fumes from de-ashing and refuelling may occur. Persistent fume emission must
not be tolerated. If fume emission persists, the following immediate action
should be taken:-
1. Open doors and windows to ventilate room.
2. Let the fire out, or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the stove.
3. Check for flue chimney blockage and clean if required.
4. Do not attempt to re-light the fire until the cause has been identified and
corrected.
If necessary, seek professional advice.
Important! Never fit an extractor fan in the same room as this stove.

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CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
Due consideration should be given to the dangers of carbon monoxide
poisoning following incomplete combustion of solid fuels in an enclosed
space. Carbon monoxide detectors to BS EN 50291 are available for use in
domestic premises and details are available in the official HETAS guide that
can be viewed on their website at www.hetas.co.uk.
Where a new or replacement fixed solid fuel appliance is installed in a
dwelling, a carbon monoxide alarm should be provided in the room where
the appliance is located.
Carbon monoxide alarms should comply with BS EN 50291:2001 and be
powered by a battery, designed to operate for the working life of the alarm.
The alarm should incorporate a warning device to alert users when the
working life of the alarm is due to pass. Mains-powered BS EN 50291 Type A
carbon monoxide alarms with fixed wiring (not plug-in types) may be used as
alternative applications, provided they are fitted with a sensor failure warning
device.
The carbon monoxide alarm should be located in the same room as the
appliance:
a. On the ceiling at least 300mm from any wall or, if it is located on a
wall, as high up as possible (above any doors and windows) but not
within 150mm of the ceiling; and
b. between 1m and 3m horizontally from the appliance.
Note: Further guidance on the installation of carbon monoxide alarms is
available in BS EN 50292:2002 and from manufacturers instructions. Provision
of an alarm should not be regarded as a substitute for correct installation and
regular servicing.

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USING YOUR STOVE
THE CONTROLS
The amount of heat emitted by the stove is regulated using the following air
controls:
A) The primary air supply is
controlled by screwing/
unscrewing the lower air
control built into the door.
B) A second air inlet provides a
constant, pre-heated air
supply to the combustion just
above the fire. This is control-
led using the upper air
control mounted near the
top of the stove. This air
supply will not normally need
to be regulated so will usually
be kept open.
WARNING: THE TEMPERATURE REACHED BY THESE ITEMS DURING
OPERATION MAY CAUSE AN INJURY TO AN END-USER. AS THESE ARE
INTENDED TO BE ADJUSTED DURING OPERATION, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT PROTECTIVE GLOVES ARE WORN WHEN HANDING THESE PARTS.
TYPES OF FUEL
This stove should be used with wood, and in general, all fuel should be dry
and timber should be well seasoned, so as to have a moisture content below
20%. The use of damp wood will result in more soot and tar deposits being left
in the chimney, flu and stove, and will not release heat if thermal energy is
being used to drive out moisture from the fuel.
Other fuels can be used together with wood, provided the base of the fire
remains as wood or compressed block fuels.
With solid fuels, there is less need to burn the stove hard after refuelling. The
rate of refuelling will also be less often than with wood.
Avoid using the stove to incinerate other materials including household
waste. Avoid using ‘green’ unseasoned wood, treated wood such as
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telegraph poles, or plywood / chipboard containing glues and resins which
pollute the environment and cause the fire to burn too quickly. Such
materials can produce excessive tar or creosote which can be damaging
and in extreme cases cause a fire inside the chimney.
The dryness of wood can be assessed by looking at the end of the log. Radial
cracks, deep enough to be considered as splits should be present in dry,
seasoned logs.
The maximum length of fuel suitable for this stove is approx 30 cm so as to lay
flat over the embers, and logs of greater than 10 cm diameter should be split.
Confirm with your fuel provider as to which type will suit best. Larger fuels will
allow a greater draught in the firebox which will speed up combustion.
The UK Smoke Control Areas website (http:/www.uksmokecontrolareas.co.uk)
defines the location of smoke controlled areas throughout England, Scotland,
Wales and Northern Ireland and lists all fuels which are authorised for use in
Smoke Control Areas. However, you should check with your local council to
confirm that you can use a stove in a smoke controlled area.
INITIAL SEASONING
Following installation, and before regular use, the stove must be seasoned to
prevent cracking of the metal casting. This procedure should also be
followed if the stove has not been used for prolonged periods (during the
summer months for example), and is carried out as follows:
1. Light a small fire in the middle of the stove, well away from the sides.
2. Allow the stove to warm up slowly and evenly with the air controls almost
closed, avoiding intense flames.
3. Keep the fire burning for three hours or so, gradually increasing the size of
the fire using larger logs which will burn naturally but slowly, keeping the
stove on a low setting.
4. After a couple of days burning at this level, increase the brightness &
intensity of the fire gradually over the next 10 days.
Full strength fires should not be used until completion of approx 20 days of
mild use. Only from this time will the stove have been properly seasoned.
It should be remembered that this procedure should be carried out at the
beginning of each season of use in order to remove the moisture retained by
the metal during the period of non-use.
When used for the first time the fireplace may smell a little, due to gas being
given off. The gas is not toxic but the room should be thoroughly ventilated.
Let the fire burn with a high draught until no smells can be detected.
Take care not to open the stove doors too vigorously in case of causing
smoke spillage. If smoke spillage occurs after the fire door has been opened
this could be due to poor chimney draft. SEE TROUBLESHOOTING.

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FIRE-LIGHTING WITH WOOD
1. Open the air controls.
2. Lay firelighters or rolled up newspapers on the grate with a reasonable
quantity of dry kindling wood. Place 2 or 3 small logs on top.
3. Light the newspaper or firelighters using a long taper and close the door.
4. When the fire is burning strongly, add further logs up to 10mm diameter.
5. When the stove is really hot, close the front air control as required. Ensure
there are lasting flames until the wood becomes charcoal.
REFUELLING
1. Always open the doors slowly to avoid a sudden rush of intake air and
smoke escaping into the room and add fuel.
2. Open the air controls and leave open for a few minutes to allow the
gasses in the wood to burn before closing the air controls.
• The rate of refuelling and heat available are dependant upon individual
requirements based upon the user’s experience. When re-loading, it is
normally necessary to burn the stove fast initially, to drive off any gasses
and moisture, before closing the air vents to control the burn rate.
• Ensure the doors are kept closed to contain fumes except when lighting
up, re-fuelling or removing ash.
• It is not recommended to leave the stove alight at night or to continue
using the stove in mild weather which gives poor combustion leading to a
greater buildup of soot.
• If overnight burning is required, it can best be achieved by first driving off
any gasses or moisture as usual, following a full charge of fuel and then
closing the air vents fully. Experience will indicate the optimum setting.
However, by reducing the burn rate to such a level that the fire is still
burning the following day, the burning process creates heavy, tarry
chemicals which will become deposited on the inside of the flue or
chimney. This is an inefficient process which greatly increases the risk of a
chimney fire and makes it necessary to sweep the chimney more often.
ASH REMOVAL
Keep the stove free from a heavy buildup of ash. The frequency of this is
dependant upon the type and quality of fuel being used.
When disposing of ashes, ensure they have cooled and always place in a
metal container. Be sure to remove the ash when the fire is at its lowest point,
such as first thing in the morning.
The Ash Can Filter is ideal for use in conjunction with the Clarke range of
vacuum cleaners, for collecting hot ash and debris from stoves.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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19
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
The inside of the stove may require regular cleaning, especially during periods
of peak use, the frequency of this being indicated by experience. It is
advisable to wear a dust mask, protective gloves and safety glasses when
cleaning.
Use a stiff brush and industrial type vacuum cleaner to dislodge and remove
as much material as possible, starting at the top of the stove and working
down to the bottom. Particular attention should be given to the air inlet
controls which can become obstructed. A CVAC Ash Can Filter and vacuum
cleaner is ideal for this process.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Take this opportunity to check for any damaged parts inside the stove. In the
event of damage or broken components, replacements can be obtained
from Clarke Parts & Service. On no account should unauthorised spare parts
be used.
The stove and flueway should be inspected and maintained when in a cold
condition. NO unauthorised modification of this product should be carried
out. This stove requires regular maintenance by a competent engineer.
STOVE BODY
The stove is finished with a heat-resistant paint which can be cleaned with a
soft brush. Wait until the stove has cooled down before doing this. This finish
can be renovated with Clarke stove paint, although the paint may not be an
exact match and it may be necessary to repaint the complete stove.
If the stove is purely ornamental, painting will provide a durable, attractive
finish. If the stove is used for heating, a high temperature heat resistant paint
(available from your Clarke dealer) must be used, in either aerosol or brush
applied form. Should rust become apparent, clean thoroughly with a wire
brush and apply a suitable anti-rust treatment.
During prolonged periods out of use, the air inlets should be left open and the
door left slightly ajar in order to circulate fresh air and discourage
condensation from forming which could encourage corrosion.
FIRE ROPE
Check the rope around the door and glass. If rope is becoming detached,
replace with rope approved for this purpose.
Inspect the fireproof door seals where fitted, to ensure there is an effective
seal around the door and re-fix it if loose using stove rope adhesive. If in poor
condition it should be replaced.

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GLASS PANELS
Clean any glass panels when cool, avoiding abrasive substances which
could scratch the glass and make subsequent cleaning more difficult. Wet
logs against a heated glass, a badly aimed poker or heavy slamming of the
doors could crack the glass panels. The glass will not fracture with heat. Never
replace any broken glass with glass NOT approved for use with cast iron
stoves.
The window glass should remain clean during normal use but it can become
blackened if the stove is being operated with either damp fuels or at a slow
burn rate. The blackening may be dispersed by burning briefly at a much
higher temperature, or it may be cleaned off using specialist glass cleaner.
In the event of the glass being broken, it can be removed by unscrewing the
retaining clips, taking care not to damage the fireproof seal. The replace-
ment glass should be carefully placed against the seal and the retaining clips
re-tensioned. Take care to tension these evenly or there is a risk of breaking
the new glass pane.
CHIMNEYS AND FLU-WAYS
It is important that the chimney, flu-ways and any connecting flue pipe are
swept regularly. This means at least once a year for smokeless fuels and at
least twice a year for wood and other fuels.
Only wire-centred sweep’s brushes fitted with a guide wheel should be used.
If it is not possible to sweep all parts of the chimney through the stove, ensure
there is adequate access to cleaning doors.
If the stove is fitted in place of an open fire, then the chimney should be
swept one month after installation to clear any soot falls which may have
occurred, due to the difference in combustion performance between the
stove and the open fire.
The flue and chimney should be inspected for a buildup of deposits
especially following prolonged periods without use. The entire chimney/flue
should be swept frequently from top to bottom by a registered chimney
sweep to remove any buildup of soot etc, the frequency being dependant
upon the usage and the fuels being burnt. If the chimney is swept after a few
weeks of regular use, the condition found will give an indication of the
frequency of sweeping required. On an annual basis, the chimney is best
swept just before the main winter burning season.
HETAS recommends that chimney sweeping is best carried out by an
approved chimney sweep who will normally be a member of the National
Association of Chimney Sweeps or the Guild of Master Sweeps, details of
which can be found on the HETAS website, www.hetas.co.uk.