Mendip SOMERTON 2 Pedestal Specification sheet

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Operation and Installation Manual
SOMERTON 2 WOOD STOVE
Guide d’utilisation et Mode d'Emploi
ENG/FR
Somerton 2 Feb 2016 +

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Height Width Depth Depth with Lip plate Weight
Somerton 2 Standard 1100 520 430 N/A 130 kg
Somerton 2 Compact 905 520 430 N/A 120 kg
Somerton 2 Pedestal 1250 520 430 N/A 140 kg
Somerton 2 Tall 1370 520 430 N/A 138 kg
SOMERTON 2 - 7 KW WOOD STOVE
This manual refers to the stove listed above, which is tested in accordance with EN 13240.
Congratulations on your purchase of a new stove from Mendip Stoves. Please read this manual carefully to ensure that
you get maximum enjoyment from your new stove and to prevent any problems. Please note that “all local regulations,
including those referring to national and European Standards, need to be complied with when installing this appliance”.
For further information on installing and using fireplaces and wood burning stoves, please see the relevant building
regulations that apply to the country in which Somerton 2 has been approved, as well as the relevant brochure on
the correct use of wood burning stoves available from your local stove supplier or your Chimney sweep.
These instructions cover the basic principals to ensure the satisfactory installation for Somerton 2 convection wood
stove, although detail may need slight modification to suit particular local site conditions.
Flue collar Closed combustion
air intake
Closed combustion
rear connection
Closed combustion
connection from below stove
Somerton 2 Standard 150mm 80mm YES YES
Somerton 2 Compact 150mm 80mm NO YES
Somerton 2 Pedestal 150mm 80mm YES YES
Somerton 2 Tall 150mm 80mm YES YES
Contents
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INSTALLATION MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operation and installation manual
Guide d’utilisation et Mode d'Emploi
How to? Exploded parts diagrams
Pièces détachées, vue éclatées, assemblage
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IMPORTANT:
These instructions cover the basic principles to ensure the satisfactory installation of the Mendip
Stoves Ltd :- Somerton 2 model, although detail may need slight modification to suit particular local
site conditions.
In all cases the installation must comply with current Building Regulations, Local Authority Byelaws
and other specifications or regulations as they affect the installation of the stove.
It should be noted that the Building Regulations requirements may be met by adopting the relevant
recommendations given in British Standards BS 8303, BS EN 15287 as an alternative means to achieve
an equivalent level of performance to that obtained following the guidance given in Approved
Document J.
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INFORMATION FOR THE USER, INSTALLER AND SERVICE ENGINEER
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Special care must be taken when installing the stove such that the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act are
met.
Handling
Adequate facilities must be available for loading, unloading and site handling.
Fire Cement
Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with the skin. In case of contact wash
immediately with plenty of water.
PREPARATORY WORK AND SAFETY CHECKS
IMPORTANT WARNING
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 because this can cause the stove to emit fumes into the room.
Asbestos
This stove contains no asbestos. If there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the coarse of installation then please
seek specialist guidance and use appropriate protective equipment.
Metal Parts
When installing or servicing this stove care should be taken to avoid the possibility of personal injury.
CO Alarms:-
Building regulations require that when ever a new or replacement fixed solid fuel or wood/biomass appliance is installed in
a dwelling a carbon monoxide alarm must be fitted in the same room as the appliance. Further guidance on the installation
of the carbon monoxide alarm is available in BS EN 50292:2002 and from the alarm manufacturer’s instructions.
Provision of an alarm must not be considered a substitute for either installing the appliance correctly or ensuring regular
servicing and maintenance of the appliance and chimney system.
Stove paint Aerosols
Paint aerosols are flammable and therefore dangerous to use around a lit stove. Be sure to allow aerosols spray paints
to dry and ventilate the room well before lighting the stove. The use of any aerosol around lit stove is dangerous and
care must be take in handling aerosols.
HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Bottom Door
When opening the bottom door of your stove always
wear the glove that is provided to protect your hand from
possible heat.
The door is held by a magnetic catch and is open from
the central cut out below the air controls.
Fire Door
When opening the door of your Mendip stove always wear
the glove that is provided to protect your hand from
possible heat.
The handle has push pull motion . When shutting the door
push the door closed and push handle firmly until the door
latches.
905
520mm 520mm
1370
520mm
520mm
SOMERTON AIR CONTROLS AND DOOR

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MENDIP STOVES Somerton stoves are approved and tested in accordance with EN 13240.
Log length Wood
reload
Weight
wood load
Maximum wood
moisture content
Coal reload Weight coal
(anth)
Somerton 2 35cm 1hr 2.1kg >20% N/a N/a
Stove model Weight & Nominal heat output for Wood and Smokeless fuels
Output
wood fuel
Efficiency CO@13%
O₂
Recommended
for smoke control
Output coal
fuel
Efficiency
CO@13%
O₂
Somerton 2 7.0kW 81.4% 0 YES N/a N/a N/a
A B C
D
Rear position
Closed air intake
E
Floor position
closed air intake
SOMERTON 2 520MM 118MM 982MM 75MM 225MM
SOMERTON 2 COMPACT 520MM 118MM 787MM N/A 225MM
SOMERTON 2 PEDESTAL 520MM 118MM 1132MM 150MM 225MM
SOMERTON 2 TALL 520MM 118MM 985MM 75MM 225MM
STOVE PERFORMANCE & TESTING
STOVE DIMENSIONS AND CONNECTION MEASUREMENTS

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The outlet from the chimney should be above the roof of the building in accordance with the provisions of Building
Regulations Approved Document J. If installation is into an existing chimney then it must be sound and have no cracks or
other faults which might allow fumes into the house. Older properties, especially, may have chimney faults or the cross
section may be too large i.e., more than 160 mm x 160 mm.
Mendip Stoves recommend the use of a solid fuel flue lining system for all installation into existing chimneys. All chimney
systems must be used in accordance with Building Regulations Approved Document J.
If an existing chimney is used the chimney must be clear of obstruction and be swept clean immediately before installation
of the stove. The chimney should be tested to confirm the chimney will provide the correct chimney pressure for the stove.
If the stove is fitted in place of an open fire the chimney should be swept one month after installation to clear any soot falls
which may have occurred due to the difference in combustion between the stove and the open fire. If there is no existing
chimney then either a prefabricated block chimney in accordance with Building Regulations Approved Document J or a twin
walled insulated stainless steel flue to BS 1856-1 . These chimneys must be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and Building Regulations. A single wall metal flue pipe is suitable for connecting the stove to the chimney but is
not suitable for using for the complete chimney. The chimney and connecting flue pipe must have a minimum diameter of
150 mm and its dimension should be not less than the size of the outlet socket of the stove. Any bend in the chimney or
connecting flue pipe should not exceed 45°. 90° bends should not be used other than within 150 mm of stove rear flue outlet.
A chimney height of not less than 4.5 metres measured vertically from the outlet of the stove to the top of the chimney
should be satisfactory. Alternatively the calculation procedure given in BS5854:1980 may be used as the basis for deciding
whether a particular chimney design will provide sufficient draught.
If it is found that there is excessive draught in the chimney then either an adjustable flue damper or alternately a draught
stabiliser should be fitted. The adjustable flue damper should not close off the flue entirely but should in its closed position
leave a minimum continuous opening free area of at least 20 % of the total cross sectional area of the flue or flue pipe.
Adequate provision e.g. easily accessible soot door or doors must be provided for sweeping the chimney and connecting
flue pipe.
Your appliance needs to be maintained routinely, the throat plate/baffle should be cleaned regularly (monthly) . The flue
pipe can be cleaned using a flexible brush. Only Use a dry cloth on external surfaces. Over time the glass may become
dirty, clean with a damp cloth and polish off with damp cloth. If the stove has not been used for some time the flue
should be checked for blockages before use. Do not modify the appliance; only use spares authorised by the manufacturer..
Chimney Connection
In order for the stove to perform satisfactorily the chimney height must be sufficient to ensure an
adequate draught to clear the products of combustion and prevent smoke problems into the room.
Tested Gas flow rates flue
gas temperatures
Flue gas flow rate
Wood /coal
Test flue gas temperature
wood /coal
@ pascals of pressure
Somerton 2 4.89/sec 275 ⁰C 12 Pa
FLUE & CHIMNEY CONNECTION TO STOVE

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200mm
300mm
1000mm
Combustible wall
When positioning the stove against
a combustible wall the stove must
be 200mm .
Care must taken to ensure
combustible items are not within
300mm of the sides of the stove.
200mm
200mm
380mm
Combustible wall
450mm
450mm
380mm
When positioning the stove in a corner
position with combustible walls the
stove must be placed 200mm at the
corners points , this will achieve
380mm to the sides. (80mm more
than minimum distance)
If the walls are non combustible the
corner positions can be 100mm
Distance to soft furnishings
Disctance to
combustibles rear
Distance to
combustibles sides
Distance to Soft
furnishings front
Suitable for 12mm non-
combustible floor plate
Somerton 2 200mm 300mm 1000mm YES
Distance to Combustible materials
Combustible materials should not be located where the heat dissipating through the walls of fireplaces or flues could
ignite it. Therefore when installing the stove in the presence of combustible materials due account must be taken of the
guidance on the separation of combustible material given in Building Regulations Approved Document J and also in these
stove instructions.
The minimum distances to flammable materials are specified on the EN 13240 plate on the back of the stove.
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The hearth should be able to accommodate the weight of the stove and its chimney if the chimney is not independently
supported. Somerton 2 models are tested and suitable to be installed on a 12 mm non-combustible plate such as a 12
mm glass or 20mm slate plate . Installation of all hearths should comply in size and construction so that it is in accordance
with the provisions of the current Building Regulations Approved Document J.
The clearance distances to combustible material beneath, surrounding or on the hearth and walls adjacent to the hearth
should comply with the guidance on the separation of combustible material given in Building Regulations Approved Document
J and also in these stove instructions.
If the stove is to be installed on a wooden floor, it must be covered with a non-combustible material at least 12 mm thick,
in accordance with Building Regulations Approved Document J, to a distance of 30 cm in front of the stove and 15 cm to
each side measuring from the door of the combustion chamber.
Mendip Stoves combustion chambers are vermiculite lined , vermiculite panels are designedto ensure the maximum efficiency
and are an integral part of the clean burn process of the stove. The vermiculite should not be removed other than for cleaning
the stove. Any defective broken panels should be replaced, however small hairline cracks do not need replacement until the
brick panel has broken.
To avoid potential accidental damage to bricks, place wood fuel into the chamber wearing a glove when refuelling , impact
from logs can cause vermiculite panels to crack prematurely.
Connection to chimney
Mendip Stoves are built with a top flue outlet as standard, this can be altered to a rear connection by removing the top collar,
rear cover plate then exchanging collar and plate. Care should be taken to ensure an airtight fit when refitting collar and plate
A decorative cover plate is included in each stove to cover the hole in the convection top plate. This collar allows connection
to either a masonry chimney or a prefabricated factory made insulated metal chimney.
Ensure loose parts ( brick and grates) are fitted in accordance with the instructions given in the instruction booklet. On
completion of the installation allow a suitable period of time for any fire cement and mortar to dry out, a small fire may
be lit to check that smoke and fumes are taken from the stove up the chimney and emitted safely into the atmosphere.
Do not run at full output for at least 24 hours.
On completion of the installation and commissioning ensure that the operating instructions for the stove are left with the
customer. Ensure to advise the customer on the correct use of the appliance with the fuels likely to be used in the stove
and notify them to use only the recommended fuels for the stove. Advise the user what to do should smoke or fumes be
emitted from the stove.
The customer should be warned to use a fireguard to BS 8423:2002 in the presence of children, aged and/or infirm
persons.
In order for the stove to perform efficiently and safely there should be an adequate air supply into the room in which the
stove is installed to provide combustion air. This is particularly necessary if the room is double-glazed or a flue draught
stabiliser is fitted to the appliance. The provision of air supply to the stove must be in accordance with current Building
Regulations Approved Document J. An opening window is not appropriate for this purpose. Air inlets must be positioned
in such a way that they cannot be blocked. An air inlet may be a vent (the vent must be open and the capacity for the
vent sufficient when the stove is lit) .
There are no European rules regarding the minimum distance to non-flammable walls, Mendip Stoves recommend leaving
a gap of at least 100mm behind and to sides of stove.
Somerton models take all combustion air from a single 80mm port under the stove, with the door closed the air port
supplies all combustion air for the appliance. This can be connected to the outside via a 80mm pipe so the appliance does
not draw air from the room. However Mendip stoves still recommends the use of an air vent as laid out in document j
for when the stove is being reloaded.
HEARTH
COMBUSTION AIR
COMBUSTION CHAMBERS
COMMISSIONING AND HANDOVER

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Suitable fuels
Your stove is tested to burn wood. Wood briquettes can also be burnt but special account should be taken of fuel weight.
For a full list of suitable fuels, check with the official solid fuels approvals body, HETAS or Solid Fuel Association. Do not
overload stove as this can cause excessive heat and damage the stove (see table on page 5).
Before lighting your stove for first time make sure you have read this manual fully and acquainted yourself with the
controls of this appliance. (see page 9)
The heat-resistant paint on your stove will cure and harden the first time you light your appliance.
The curing process produces a good deal of smoke and odour, it is therefore important that the first time you light your stove
the room should be well ventilated.
During the process it is important to open and close the stove door periodically (every 30mins) during the first couple of
firings therefore preventing the door seal cord around the door from sticking and coming away from the door. Once the
heat-resistant paint has hardened the smell will disappear.
Your stove is NOT designed to be used with the door open, the stove door must be kept closed except when lighting the stove,
adding firewood or removing ash in order to prevent flue gases from escaping.
Use of Fire lighters
Quality Firelighters should be used when lighting your stove. (Never use mentholated spirit, petrol or other flammable liquids).
Lighting your stove with firelighters will be more reliable and easier than using paper. Lighting your fire with paper results
in excess smoke, more ash and possible blackening of glass.
ALWAYS KEEP FUEL LOAD BELOW TERTIARY PORTS AT REAR OF STOVE.
Only use fuels approved for use on heating stoves.
Do not burn liquid fuels, drift wood, finished wood, sawn wood, pallet wood, chipboard/plywood ,varnished wood or
plastic coated wood, wood treated with preservatives, or any house hold waste.
DO NOT EXCEED SPECIFIED FUEL WEIGHTS.
DO NOT BURN HOUSE COAL. DO NOT BURN HOUSEHOLD WASTE, THIS APPLIANCE IS
NOT AN INCINERATOR.
MENDIP STOVES RECOMMEND THE USE OF A FLUE THERMOSTAT TO CHECK YOUR STOVE IS NOT
OVERHEATING. PLACE FLUE THERMOSTAT DIRECTLY ABOVE COLLAR OF STOVE AND REFER TO
TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON PAGE 4.
OPERATING YOUR STOVE - SOMERTON 2
LIGHTING YOUR STOVE FOR THE FIRST TIME

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More air pull out Less air push in
Left Primary air
Right Secondary air
The Universal air controller provides air control for the whole stove from a single control lever. The Lever has two key
operations
Moving the control lever in and out
Sliding the control lever in reduces and out increases the total amount of combustion air in the stove.
Moving the control lever from left to right
By moving the control lever to the left increases the primary air mix and moving to the right increases secondary air
(airwash) mix .
Whatever position the control is set at, the lever can have either minimum combustion air or maximum combustion air.
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Note: If the chimney is externally fitted or the stove has been installed
on a larger diameter clay chimney liner then on cold days it maybe
necessary to warm the flue using firelighters prior to lighting with wood.
1. Place a few smaller pieces of dry wood (kindling) in the stove on top of
the non toxic firelighters, place one or two small dry split logs (¼ split) on
top. Kindling stacked as in diagram allows combustion air flow freely and
will aid ignition.
2. Fully slide open (pull out ) the Universal air control (UAC) air slider below
the stove door. Slide out fully to the middle position. The stove now has
a mix of primary air secondary air for start up.
Light the firelighters and push door to closed position, latch in 1st position
so the door is open 2 mm. (see picture) This provides additional
combustion air for start up and reduces condensation on the door glass.
It maybe necessary to open the ash pan a small amount( 1-2 mm) to allow
more air if the chimney is slow.
4. Once the flames from the logs are fully established , this can take up to
10 min's . The door and ashpan can now be closed. Leave the UAC control
in the middle position (if the slider is in the middle the air controller is
providing equal primary and secondary air).If the stove flames begin to
falter and generate smoke in chamber unlatch the door again until the fire
is established.
6. Once the fire bed is established slide
UAC control to the secondary position
and push in slider by 25%, for the stove
to burn cleanly plenty of secondary air is
needed, do not be tempted to shut the
fire down too early as this may cause
smoke. At nominal heat output, expect
to refuel your stove approximately once
an hour. Check load weights for your model on the table on page 5.
use the glove when operating air controls and door.
THE STOVE WILL GET VERY HOT DURING USE AND DUE CARE MUST THEREFORE BE
EXERCISED. PLEASE USE THE GLOVE WHEN OPERATING AIR CONTROLS, DOOR AND
ASHPAN
WOOD FUEL
Good quality wood is the most important factor in your stove working efficiently and cleanly. Always use dry split hardwood
firewood (moisture content of 20% or less). The dryness of the firewood plays an important role since the use of wet wood
results in poor fuel economy and may cause a tarry sooty film on the internals of the stove.
Newly cut wood contains 60–70% water, making it totally unsuitable for use as firewood.
Newly cut wood should be stacked and air dried under cover for two years before being used as firewood.
Do not burn liquid fuels, drift wood, finished, sawn wood, pallet wood, chipboard/plywood, varnished wood or plastic
coated wood, wood treated with preservatives, or house hold waste.
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To re-fuel your stove in the cleanest way only refuel your stove when flames have died down and you have glowing embers.
Before refuelling, open UAC fully and slide to the central position . Unlatch door to equalise pressure with the room.
Open door gently, add two pieces of wood (please check weight table page 5) and close the door.
Once the flames from the logs are fully established slide UAC control to right position and push air control in by 25%.
The stove is only suitable for intermittent use only: do not run overnight or for long periods unattended.
Experience will determine the settings that produce best results. Use a flue thermostat to check the stove is not overheating.
Flue thermostats should be placed directly above collar of the stove on a non insulated section of pipe. (efficient operating
temperature range is between 200c and 400c)
You must purchase a smoke control version of the Mendip stove which is modified slightly to comply with regulations. Any
change to this modification will invalidate the stoves compliance for smoke control areas.
The Clean Air Act 1993 and Smoke Control Areas
Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole or part of the district of the authority to be a smoke control
area. It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a building, from a furnace or from any fixed boiler if located in a
designated smoke control area. It is also an offence to acquire an "unauthorised fuel" for use within a smoke control area
unless it is used in an "exempt" appliance ("exempted" from the controls which generally apply in the smoke control area).
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has powers under the Act to authorise smokeless fuels or
exempt appliances for use in smoke control areas in England. In Scotland and Wales this power rests with Ministers in the
devolved administrations for those countries. Separate legislation, the Clean Air (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, applies
in Northern Ireland. Therefore it is a requirement that fuels burnt or obtained for use in smoke control areas have been
"authorised" in Regulations and that appliances used to burn solid fuel in those areas (other than "authorised" fuels) have
been exempted by an Order made and signed by the Secretary of State or Minister in the devolved administrations.
Further information on the requirements of the Clean Air Act can be found here: http://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/
Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean Air Act 1993 including designation and supervision of smoke
control areas and you can contact them for details of Clean Air Act requirements
Only specific SE models are suitable for smoke control areas (see page 5), alterations should not be attempted.
Mendip smoke control stoves should not be burnt with the door left open.
The refuelling procedure : - allow the newly charged fuel to burn with the secondary air control set at maximum for up 3 to
4 minutes.•After this period, with flames from the logs fully established, close the secondary air supply to the low output
setting.•When operating at high output (secondary air set fully open) the new refuel charge does not require any boost air
to establish combustion.
Refuelling on to a low fire bed
If there is insufficient burning material in the firebed to light a new fuel charge, excessive smoke emission can occur. Refuelling
must be carried out onto a sufficient quantity of glowing embers and ash that the new fuel charge will ignite in a reasonable
period. If there are too few embers in the fire bed, add suitable kindling to prevent excessive smoke
Air controls & doors left open
Operation with the air controls fully open can cause excess smoke. The appliance must not be operated with air controls,
or door left open except as directed in the instructions.
REFUELLING WHEN BURNING WOOD
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3) Soot forms on the window
a) The firewood may be too wet
b) the intake of secondary air may be insufficient
c) fire not hot enough
4) The stove fails to heat fully
a) The firewood may be too wet
b) the intake of secondary air may be insufficient
5) Smoke or odour
a) weak chimney draft
b) check for blockages in the flue pipe/chimney
c) check the height of the chimney relative to the
surroundings
6) Soot in the chimney
a) The firewood may be too wet
b) intake of secondary air may be insufficient
Properly installed, operated and maintained this stove will not emit fumes into the dwelling. Occasional fumes from
de-ashing and re-fuelling may occur. However, persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and must not be
tolerated. If fume emission does persist, then the following immediate action should be taken:-
(a) Open doors and windows to ventilate the room and then leave the premises.
(b) Let the fire go out.
(c) Check for flue or chimney blockage and clean if required
(d) Do not attempt to relight the fire until the cause of the fume emission has been identified and corrected. If necessary
seek expert advice.
The most common cause of fume emission is flue way or chimney blockage. For your own safety these must be kept clean
at all times.
CO Alarm
Your installer should have fitted a CO alarm in the same room as the appliance. If the alarm sounds unexpectedly, follow the
instructions given under “Warning Note” above.
Aerosols
Aerosols are flammable and therefore dangerous to use around a lit stove. Do not use aerosols sprays near your lit stove.
The use of any aerosol is dangerous and care must be take in handling aerosols.
1. Fire Will Not Burn - check
a) the air inlet is not obstructed in any way,
b) that chimney and flue ways are clear,
c) that a suitable fuel is being used,
d) that there is an adequate air supply into the room,
e) that an extractor fan is not fitted in the same room as
the fire.
2. Fire Blazing Out Of Control - check
a) the doors are tightly closed,
b) the air controls are turned down to the minimum
setting,
c) the flue damper is closed ( if fitted),
d) a suitable fuel is being used,
e) the door seals are in good condition.
F) the chimney draft may be too strong
G) check ash pan seal and
H) check for ash below ash pan causing pan to seat
incorrectly and clean out.
These appliances have been approved by HETAS Ltd as an intermittent operating appliance for burning both wood and smokeless
fuels only.
HETAS recommended fuels:
Please note that HETAS Ltd Appliance Approval only covers the use of wood logs and approved smokeless fuels on this appliance.
HETAS Ltd Approval does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with the recommended fuels listed above, nor
does it cover instructions for the use of other fuels.
HETAS LTD APPROVAL
WARNING NOTE
TROUBLE SHOOTING

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If the air controls on your stove are closed too much incomplete combustion may lead to a build-up of hard, shiny soot on
the inside of your stove and glass. To prevent sooting of the chamber and glass introduce:-
1) more secondary air,
2) check that your fuel is suitable and dry.
3) that you have sufficient draw in your chimney.
It is important to check the draft conditions before lighting your stove. This may be done, for instance, by crumpling a piece
of newspaper, placing it in the combustion chamber and lighting it. The draft conditions are good if the smoke is drawn away
through the chimney.
Mendip stoves are designed to burn wood. Wood burns more efficiently and cleanly if it is burnt hotter. Mendip stoves do
not recommend that their stoves are burnt overnight for this reason. As a night time regime we recommend that the fire is
loaded when hot and burnt for five minutes with the secondary air control fully open until the new wood has taken and is
burning, then close the secondary air valve to its operational position. On returning to the stove in the morning the fire will
have burn out, reload with some paper or firelighter and some kindling and open both air sliders fully to relight quickly.
Beware as the ash bed will have hot embers.
The stove requires a permanent air vent to the room . This is to provide adequate air supply in order for the stove to
operate safely and efficiently. In accordance with current Building Regulations the installer may have fitted a permanent
air supply vent into the room in which the stove is installed to provide combustion air. This air vent should not under
any circumstances be shut off or sealed.
INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION
OVERNIGHT BURNING
PERMANENT AIR VENT

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Ensure that your appliance, flue ways and chimney are swept regularly. This can be incorporated in the service regime of
your appliance. Regular sweeping is essential and a minimum of twice a year for wood . If a throat plate is incorporated,
it is essential that the throat plate is removed and cleaned above, all ash and debris should be removed. Ensure adequate
access to cleaning doors where it is not possible to sweep the chimney through the appliance.
Where a chimney has served an open fire installation previously it is possible that the higher flue gas temperature from a
closed appliance 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 of
the stove.
Chimney Fires
If the chimney is thoroughly and regularly swept, chimney fires should not occur. However, if a chimney fire does occur turn
the air control setting to the minimum, and tightly close the doors of the stove. 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 stove has gone out. The chimney and
flue ways 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 advice should be sought if
necessary
Mendip stoves recommends that your model needs to have the ash removed from the stove at regular intervals (weekly if
used daily). Allowing the ash pan to over flow can impede the function of the stove and can cause possible damage to the
stove grate and ash pan. To remove ash pan use wear the heat resistant glove and hold the handle of ash pan drawer. Lift
and pull out of firebox chamber. Take care to support ash pan during movement, always wear a heat resistant glove. Make
sure the stove is completely cold before cleaning out ash (embers can remain hot for over 24 hours). Ash must be stored
in a non-combustible container and must not be mixed with other combustible waste.
Annual service
The inside of the stove should be serviced /cleaned once a year. To clean the inside, remove all ash, soot and tar residue
from the combustion chamber. Remove insulated chamber panels and baffle, dirt and soot will collect behind it and this
must be cleaned out. Check the quality of all insulated panels and replace any which are damaged or cracked, replace
stove door rope cord in the door. Check glass is correctly positioned. The stove, the flue pipe connection and the chimney
should be checked regularly by a qualified engineer. The chimney should also be checked for blockages before relighting
the stove if it has not been used for an extended period of time. The paint/ lacquer can wear thin in exposed places due
to overheating.
This, and other lacquer damage, may be repaired using Senotherm paint/lacquer spray available from your Mendip dealer.
To clean the outside of the stove use a dry cloth.
Prolonged non use (summer)
If the stove is to be left unused for a prolonged period of time (e.g. over the summer) then it should be given a thorough
clean to remove ash and unburned fuel residues. To enable a good flow of air through the appliance to reduce condensation
and subsequent damage, leave the air controls fully open.
It is important that the flue connection, any appliance baffles or throat plates and the chimney are swept prior to lighting up
after a prolonged shutdown period.
Adverse weather conditions
If due to adverse weather conditions your stove does not operate correctly and causes the stove to emit smoke, do not
treat it as a nuisance, this smoke will indicate that carbon monoxide is being emitted into the room. Turn the stove to its
minimum firing rate, open windows and allow the stove’s fuel to burn out before closing the windows. The probable cause
is insufficient draw, check flue ways and have the chimney tested for flue pressure. Minimum pressure for a flue is 12 pascals.
Spare parts & unauthorised alterations
Only the manufacturer's own components, or replacement parts recommended and approved by Mendip stoves, shall be
used for appliance servicing and repair. Any unauthorised alterations will invalidate the stove warranty and compliance
with EN13240.
Spare parts & unauthorised alterations
Only the manufacturer's own components, or replacement parts recommended and approved by Mendip stoves, shall be
used for appliance servicing and repair. Any unauthorised alterations will invalidate the stove warranty and compliance with
EN13240.
MAINTENANCE
SWEEPING YOUR CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY FIRES

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Always use the operating tools provided when
handling parts likely to be hot when the stove is
in use. Your stove has the following parts in
the stove.
1. Cast Iron grate
2. Ashpan
3. Stove Glove
4. Top plate decorative cover plate
5. Instruction manual & warranty card
6. Vermiculite brick linings ( these are integral
to the stoves performance-Do not throw
away)
7. Moisture absorbency bag
LOOSE PARTS / PIECES DETACHEES
Toujours utiliser les outils prévus pour manipuler les
pièces susceptibles d'être chaudes lorsque le poêle est en
cours d'utilisation. Votre poêle comprend les éléments
suivants dans le poêle.
1. Grille en fonte et arrêt de bûches
2. Outil pour retirer bac à cendre
3. Bac à cendre
4. Gant
5. Plaque de décor
6. Guide d’utilisation et bon de garantie
7. Briques réfractaires, elles font partie intégrante du poêle, ne
pas jeter.
8. Sac absorbant d’humidité
Secondary air/ air wash
Aire secondaire
Inner Baffle Brick
Main Baffle Brick
Tertiary Air bar
Alimentation de l’air tertiaire
Vermiculite Brick Set
Jeu de plaques vermiculites
Cast iron grate
Grille en fonte
Log retainer wing
Arrêt de bûches
Ash pan with seal
Bac à cendre avec jointe
COMBUSTION CHAMBER / CHAMBRE DE COMBUSTION INTERIEUR DU SOMERTON

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M90700-02-05-99-01
M90700-02-04-99-02
M90700-02-02-99-02
M90700-02-03-99-00M90700-02-01-99-02
COMBUSTION CHAMBER / CHAMBRE DE COMBUSTION INTERIEUR DU SOMERTON

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M90700-18-01-99-00
M90700-15-01-00-00
M90700-18-00-00-01
M10700-18-03-99-02
M90700-18-05-99-01
M90700-06-24-00-01
M90700-06-24-00-01
M90700-06-01-00-01
M90700-06-04-30-01
M90700-01-02-01-01
M10700-01-01-99-01
M90700-01-14-99-00
M90700-01-15-99-00
M90700-06-02-01-01
M90700-06-38-00-00
M90700-06-39-00-00
M90700-06-42-99-01
M90700-06-32-99-01
SOMERTON DOOR - ALL MODELS
SOMERTON II STANDARD / TALL - LOG DOOR

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M90700-20-01-00-01
M90800-07-06-00-02
M90500-07-10-01-00 M90700-20-03-00-01
M90700-20-01-00-01
M90700-15-01-00-00
M90700-20-05-99-00
M90700-18-00-00-01
M90800-11-07-99-00
M90700-11-19-00-01
M90700-06-39-00-00
M90067-05-02-00-00
M90701-20-03-00-00
M90700–04-00-00-00
M90700-06-24-00-01
M90700-06-00-00-01
M90700-03-00-00-01
M90700-20-04-00-01
M90700-20-01-00-01
M90700-07-02-00-01
M90700-20-04-00-01
M90700-06-24-00-01
M90700-06-38-00-00
SOMERTON STANDARD / ÉVOLUTION

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M90700-07-03-00-01
M90701-20-02-00-02
M90701-20-02-00-02
M90700-20-04-00-01
M90700-20-04-00-01
M90700-20-01-00-01
M90700-06-38-00-00
M90700-06-39-00-00
M90700-06-24-00-01
M90700-11-10-30-01
M90700-06-24-00-01
M90500-07-10-01-00
M90700-07-02-00-01
M90700-06-00-00-01
M90067-05-02-00-00
M90700-11-19-00-01
M90800-11-07-99-00
M10701-15-01-00-00
M90701-20-09-99-00
M90700-04-00-00-00
M90700-03-00-00-01
M90701-20-09-99-00
M90701-26-00-00-00
M90701-26-02-00-00
M90700-20-01-00-01
SOMERTON COMPACT / COURT