Villager A Series User manual

For the warmest of welcomes
OWNERS MANUAL
A comprehensive guide to the installation, assembly, operation
and maintenance for all Villager woodburning stoves
‘A’ RANGE
‘B’ RANGE
‘C’ RANGE
FLATMATE
KITCHENER
ELITE RANGE
BERKLEY RANGE
BAYSWATER RANGE
CHELSEA SOLO/DUO
and all Villager Multi-Fuel Stoves
approved

Thank you for buying a Villager
Stove
Since 1979 we have specialised in the design
and manufacture of high performance stoves,
and over the years have built an enviable
reputation for the quality, reliability and fuel
efficiency of our products. This has been
achieved through combining the latest
manufacturing technology with traditional
engineering skills and craftsmanship.
Please read through this booklet
carefully before you start
We have tried to make these instructions as
straightforward and comprehensive as possible.
If you are unsure on any aspect of the
installation or operation please seek expert
advice from your qualified heating engineer,
your Villager dealer, or by calling out technical
helpline on 0844 8475107
Even if you have had your stove professionally
installed we recommend that you read all the
sections to familiarise yourself with every
aspect of the stoves installation and operation.
Correctly installed and operated, your Villager
stove will give years of faithful service and
always provide “The Warmest of welcomes”
Please keep this manual for future
reference.
SECTION 1
Important information
Please read this section before the
installation is started
Pages 3, 4 & 5
SECTION 2
Stove installation
Pages 6, to 9
SECTION 3
Lighting and maintenance
Please read this section before you light
the stove. It includes information on
safety and maintenance.
Pages 10, to 12
SECTION 4
Operating the Stove
Pages 13, to 16
The last word
Pages 17
Villager Fireguard Guarantee
Pages 17
Useful numbers to record
Pages 17
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C O N T E N T S

SECTION 1
Important Information
SECTION 1 3
Please read section carefully before the
installation is started
INSTALLER RESPOSIBILITY
Under the Health & Safety at Work act 1974 all
installation work must be carried out in such a way
as to ensure that there is not danger to the installer
or to others
ASBESTOS AWARENESS
Particular attention should be given to the possibility
of disturbing asbestos in existing installations.
Asbestos should only be removed by a registered
Specialist.
THE USE OF FIRE CEMENT
Attention should be given to caustic nature of fire
cement it is advised that protection gloves are worn,
and any fire cement that comes into contact with
skin is washed off thoroughly with water without
delay. Care should be taken not to get fire cement
on the body of the stove.
INSTALLATION COMPLIANCE
Stoves
The stove should be installed in accordance with:
BS8303: Code of Practice for the installation of
domestic heating and cooking
appliances burning solid mineral fuels
BS6461: Installation of chimneys and flues for
domestic appliances burning solid
fuels including wood and peat
All solid fuel and woodburning stoves must be
installed by a competent person, in compliance with
all National and local Building Regulations and
codes of practice, including European standards
where appropriate. HETAS® maintains a list of
registered solid fuel installers we will be pleased to
supply details if necessary. Many Villager dealers
have their own installers or should be able to
recommend a suitable installer.
An extractor fan must not be fitted in the same room
as the stove as it can stop the chimney from
drawing correctly.
The stove must not be modified in any way
without our express permission, any
unauthorised modification will invalidate the
guarantee.
If you are installing a stove in a boat, caravan or
mobile home or other mobile structure, it is very
important to realise the potential fire risks present in
such installations.
1, The stove must stand on a non combustible
hearth which is suitably insulated from any
combustible materials
2, The stove must be suitably insulated from
materials around and above the stove.
3, The stove pipe must be suitably insulated
any combustible material in particular where
the flue passes though the roof. Special -
fittings are available from ships chandlers and
caravan dealers for roof penetration
4, The stove and the flue pipe must be securely
fixed in position.
5, Ventilation must be provided with fixed
permanently open vents
6, Store flammable liquids, gas bottles, aerosols
materials, etc, well away from the stove
7, The stove should never be alight when the
boat /caravan is in motion - the stove must be
cool or cold, with doors securely shut.
NOTE:
A useful insulating material for such
installations is ceramic fibre board, which can be
sandwiched between a fireproof facing board and the
combustible material - but note that it is not suitable
for use in damp or wet situations. This material is
available in various thicknesses - and has excellent
thermal insulation properties.
The Chimney
The chimney used should be in accordance with:
BS 6461: Installation of chimneys and flues for
domestic appliances burning solid fuel,
including wood and peat. This type of
chimney is often referred to as Class 1.
The chimney should not be less than 4 metres (13ft)
in length, measured vertically from the top of the
stove to the chimney and should terminate at least 1
metre above roof level
Note:
Do not include any horizontal runs in rear flue
entry connection to the vertical length of chimney
The flue connected to the stove must be at least the
same diameter as the outlet on the stove, 152/6” or
127mm/5” on series 2 and Chelsea Solo/Duo.
Please note:
If a liner is to be installed it must be a minimum of
152mm/6” diameter if wood is the fuel being used.
Prior to installation, the chimney must be swept and
examined for soundness and suitability. Chimneys
with large cross sectional area may not be suitable
unless an insulated solid fuel liner is fitted. Any faults
must be rectified prior to stove installation. If in doubt
seek expert advice from your Villager dealer/installer.
Prefabricated block chimneys or twin walled stainless
steel flues , manufactured to BS4543 can be used,
but must be installed in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions and building regulations.
Your Villager stove is not suitable for connection to a
shared chimney, it will not draw properly.
Flue Damper
We can supply a flue damper kit as an optional extra
to the appliance, which will give additional control
over the flue draught and therefore the burn rate of
the appliance. A damper be beneficial in installations
Where a high flue draught is present and in cases

4 SECTION 1
Slow burning for log periods is envisaged. The
damper kits are available for both 125mm(5”) and
150mm(6”) diameter flues.
It should be noted that in some cases of high flue
draught–it may be necessary to employ additional
means of reducing the flue draught to allow the
stove to burn slowly. Other means such as a
restrictive chimney cowl, or a flue draught stabiliser
may be required in these cases.
Flue connections.
The stove must be connected to the chimney using
the specified size flue pipe for the stove, i.e. 152mm
(6”) for all stoves except the Series 2 and Chelsea
Solo/Duo stoves, which have a flue size of 127mm
(5”). The pipe should be suitably sealed to the stove
and chimney, using flexible non combustible rope
and fire cement.
Specification for the hearth and the stove
location
Please refer to the table below for a guideline weight
of each appliance, it is essential that the stove is only
installed on a floor with adequate load bearing
capacity to support the combined weight of the
hearth and stove. If there is any doubt consult an
expert, as it may be necessary to incorporate a load
bearing plate to suitably reinforce the floor and
provide sufficient support
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
When the flue pipe extends into the chimney, voids
must be filled and flaunched, i.e. Sloped inwards
towards the top, to ensure all deposits can be cleared
when the chimney is swept. Access for cleaning the
flue should be provided. This can be achieved with a
cleaning door in the flue pipe, or by a soot door
installed into the chimney that allows easy access to
the flue pipe. A flue should not have more than two
45ºbends, except for rear flue applications where a
90ºbend may be used. The horizontal run from the
back outlet should not exceed 150mm. Typical
installations are shown in Figs 1 to 4.
Stove Type Weight Kg
AH Woodburner 99
AL Woodburner 96
A Flat Woodburner 85
BH Woodburner 73
BL Woodburner 68
Flatmate Woodburner 67
Kitchener Woodburner 63
Berkley Flat Woodburner 78
Berkley Low Woodburner 82
C Flat Woodburner 60
C Low Woodburner 66
Chelsea Solo/Duo 62
Chelsea Solo/Duo with Low Canopy 70
Chelsea Solo/Duo with High Canopy 74
Bayswater Flat Multifuel 80
Bayswater Low Multifuel 85
Bayswater High Multifuel 89
Elite Flat Multifuel 95
Elite Low Multifuel 100
Elite High Multifuel 104
The stove should be installed on a solid non -
combustible hearth, at least 125mm thick, this depth
may include the thickness of any solid non-
combustible floor under the hearth. The hearth
should extend 300mm in front of the stove, and
150mm on either side and to the rear. The width of
the hearth can be less provided it extends to suitable
heat resistance or non combustible walls.
A stove with bolt holes in front feet or with angle
brackets bolted to the integral feet should be fixed to
the hearth using suitable bolts (not supplied)
Fire recesses must be constructed from non -
combustible material. The minimum clearance
between the stove and the recess wall should be
75mm
Note: when installing multi-fuel stoves, which have a
riddle mechanism, remember that clearance will be
required on the right hand side of the stove (if the
stove is recessed) in order to operate the riddling
tool.

SECTION 1 5
The clearance around the stove to any non-
combustible materials should be 75mm either side,
150mm above and 25mm from the rear wall. These
are the ideal recommended measurements,
however if in doubt of the integrity of any of the
surfaces (i.e. Marble, tiles, etc) clad with heat
resistant materials.
The clearance from the flue pipe to any wooden
beam, such as may be found in an inglenook must
be at least 3 times the flue diameter, i.e. If the flue
diameter is 152mm (6”) then the clearance must be
at least 456mm (18”) unless the wood is shielded
with non combustible materials
Minimum clearance to
combustible materials
Ventilation
No purpose provided ventilation is required for
stoves rated 5kw or less. For each kw above 5kW,
550mm² of fixed ventilation is required - eg. a stove
rated at 8kW will require 3 x 550mm² = 1650mm²
of fixed ventilation.
The Installer should always consult the current
Building Regulations when either a new installation
or an upgrade of an existing installation is
undertaken
The vent should ideally be sited close to the stove
to prevent draughts.
Where there is more than one appliance installed in
the same room, the ventilation requirement for each
individual appliance must be added together to give
the total ventilationrequirement for the room.
i.e. If one appliance reqires 550mm² and another
requires 1650mm², a total of 2200mm² of ventilation
must be supplied.
The ventilation may be provided by one or more
vents, care must be taken when siting the vents to
avoid draughts and also to prevent accidental
blockage to the air supply.
Note:
The fitting of an extractor fan in the same room as
the appliance is not permitted. An extractor fan
installed in an adjacent room may adversely affect
the chimney operation and is not advised.
If you are in any doubt about the ventilation
requirements consult a HETAS® approved solid
fuel engineer
Nominal heat output rating
BS EN 13240:2001
The following space heating outputs were
determined during the CE type approval testing for
each stove, measured with a flue draught of
12 Pascals. The actual heat output that will be
achieved in each individual installation will vary
according to following variable conditions:
 Flue draught present in the chimney
 Control settings
 Flue load
 Calorific value of the fuel being used
Woodburner:
A Range = 14.5kW
B Range/ Flatmate/Kitchener = 8kW
Berkley Range = 6kW
C Range = 5kW
Multi-fuel:
Chelsea Solo/Duo = Wood / Solid Fuel 5kW
Bayswater Range = Wood 6kW / Solid Fuel 7kW
Elite Range = Wood 9kW / Solid Fuel 8.7kW
Additional Stove Information
Stove Type Sides Rear
A Range Wood burner 1000mm 1000mm
B Range/Flatmate/Kitchener 600mm 800mm
C Range Wood burner 750mm 800mm
Berkley Range 500mm 760mm
Chelsea Solo/Duo 500mm 700mm
Bayswater Range 500mm 760mm
Elite Range 600mm 800mm
Stove Type Flue Gas
Temp ºC
Flue gas
Mass
Flow g/s
A Range 406 9.3
B Range / Flatmate / Kitchener 325 5.3
Berkley Range 331 7.4
C Range 260 4.3
Chelsea Solo / Duo (Wood) 341 5.3
Chelsea Solo / Duo (Solid Fuel) 348 6.5
Bayswater Range (Wood) 331 7.4
Bayswater Range (Solid Fuel) 343 6.8
Elite Range (Wood) 378 5.8
Elite Range (Solid Fuel) 366 6.6

6 SECTION 2 SECTION 2
Stove Installation
Unpacking the stove
Take care in unpacking the stove from the
cardboard box and wooden pallet to avoid any
staples that may protrude from the wood. We
suggest you open out the bow to use as a base, this
will avoid possible damage to the floor. Please don't
let children play with the polythene wrapper.
The only tool you should need for assembly is a
13mm spanner, although it may be helpful to have a
light hammer to hand as you will see later.
Stove Assembly
All stoves with bolt on legs
Fasten the door/s shut and carefully lay the stove on
its back. The larger stoves are heavy - get some
help if necessary. Gently open the door/s and rest
them back against the hinges. Do not let the door/s
fall back as this could damage both the door/s and
hinges. Fit a leg to each corner by passing the bolt
(provided) down though the stove base and locate it
in the slot cut in each leg. Fasten with the washer
and nut (also provided) using a 13mm spanner.
Carefully close and refasten the door/s and stand
the stove upright.
Boiler cut-outs
On the rear of the stove there will be 2 or in some
cases 3 part cut holes to enable boiler installation.
If the stove is to be used as a room heater without a
boiler, rub some fire cement into the pre-cut slots on
both sides of the stove to seal them effectively
Fitting the flue collar
PLEASE NOTE: No stoves are supplied with a flue
damper as standard but one can be purchased from
you Villager dealer. To fit a damper, 2 holes need to
be drilled in our existing flue collar, but for the
Chelsea range this needs to be fitted into the flue
pipe.
Having decided on the flue exit position, i.e. top or
rear, the flue collar and the hotplate / blanking plate/s
can be fitted in position.
Apply a layer of fire cement all around the flanges of
the collar and the hotplate / blanking plate/s.
Locate the collar, turn anti-clockwise into the desired
position and allow the fire cement to set, locking the
collar in place.
NOTE: The Wood burning „A‟ Flat must only be flued
from the centre aperture.
Flue connection
The stove can now be placed in position and the flue
connected to the chimney. All the flue joints must be
sealed with fire cement to form a good seal.
Installing the internal fittings
The fitting of all internal components, including the
brick layout, is shown in the detailed assembly
instructions given for each model. Please note that
the bricks themselves are not numbered - the
numbering shown in each diagram is simply to
indicate the right order for fitting them in position.
NOTE:
The bricks are fitted loose, do not cement them in
position, any small gaps should be allowed to fill with
ash when the stove is used.
Stove Components
‘A’ range, ‘B’ Range, Flatmate, Kitchener,
Berkley
Typical components
Remove all the contents of the stove, included the
bricks, unpack everything and lay it all out.
Information applicable to all stoves
Woodburning stove Page 6 & 7
Multi-fuel stoves Page 8
Fitting the baffle plate Page 8 & 9
Fitting the log retainer Page 9
Final adjustment & Page 9
Commissioning
Information applicable to all stoves
Woodburning Stoves
Berkley range only

SECTION 2 7
Assembly Instructions for ‘AH’, ‘AL’ and
‘A’ Flat models
There are 19 bricks to be installed in these models,
17 bricks (4.5” x 9”) and 2 bricks (4” x 6”). Please
place them in the numbered sequence shown in the
illustration. No.s 1 & 2 are placed vertically against the
sides of the stove. No.s 3,4,5,6 & 7 go on the stove
floor pushed to the back with No.s 8 & 10 (4” & 6”) at
front, one at each end with No. 9 in the middle.
Nos. 11 & 12 are placed horizontally on the floor and
13 & 14 are placed on top of them. Finally place the
back bricks Nos. 15 & 16 one at either side. They lock
Nos. 11 & 14 in place. Fill the remaining gap with
3 bricks Nos. 17,18 & 19.
All the back wall bricks can either stand on the stove
floor or on top of the back wall bricks, which ever you
prefer.
Assembly Instructions for ‘BH’, ‘BL’
Flatmate, Kitchener & Berkley models
There are 12 bricks (4.5” x 9”) to be installed. In all
these models, Nos. 1 & 3 are placed against the stove
sides and slid forwards to be held behind the retaining
lugs. Nos. 5 & 6 are placed next to them also standing
on the floor. The remaining bricks will hold each other
In the KITCHENER - All the floor bricks, Nos. 2, 4, 7
& 8 should be placed to the front of the stove so
that the back wall bricks, Nos. 9, 10, 11 & 12 can be
positioned and lifted up behind the retaining
brackets. Now slide the floor bricks to the back of
the stove under the back wall bricks which are now
In the BERKLEY there are 12 bricks to be installed.
Nos. 1 & 2 are placed horizontally under the grate
support brackets. Please ensure these bricks are
pushed firmly to the back of the stove. Place Nos. 3
& 4 horizontally on top of the grate support
brackets, making sure they are pushed firmly to the
back of the stove. Nos. 9, 10, 11 &12 are placed
vertically at the back,
sitting on the floor of
The stove Nos. 5, 6, 7
& 8 are placed on the
Floor of the stove
pushed firmly to the
back.
Assembly Instructions for ‘C’ wood
burning models
There are 10 bricks (4.5” x
9”) to be installed. Nos. 1
& 2 are placed against the
stove sides, standing on
the floor and slid forwards
to be behind the retaining
lugs. Nos. 6 & 7 are placed
next to them also standing
on the floor. Nos. 3, 4 & 5
are placed on the stove
floor and pushed to the back, so that Nos. 8, 9 & 10
rest on top of them.
Assembling and Installing the grate for
the Berkley
The grate rests on the
grate support brackets,
make sure the curved
edge faces the front
with the lugs pointing
upwards.
„A‟ model stove brick layout
„BH‟ & „BL‟ model stove brick layout
In the „BH‟ & „BL‟ all the
stove floor bricks, Nos.
2, 7, 8 & 4 are pushed to
the back, with the back
wall bricks Nos. 9, 10,
11, & 12 sitting on top of
them.
In the FLATEMATE -
Floor bricks Nos.2 & 4
should be pushed to the
back of the stove floor
so that Nos.9 & 12 rest
on top of them, while
Nos. 7 & 8 are pulled to
the front so that Nos.
10 & 11 sit on the stove
floor behind them. The reason for this is so the lugs on
either the flue collar or hotplate (whichever you are
fitting to the rear of the stove) are correctly aligned
when this aspect of the assembly is completed.
held securely in
place. You may need
someone to hold the
bricks in place while
you complete the
assembly. When
finished ensure
retaining brackets
are tightened.
Kitchener brick layout
Flatmate brick layout
Berkley brick layout
„C‟ Wood burner brick layout
Berkley

8 SECTION 2
Woodburning Stoves
Stove Components
Bayswater, Chelsea, Duo/Solo & Elite
Stoves
Typical Components
These models are supplied with the grate, riddle
mechanism and bricks already in place. Do not
remove them when unpacking the remaining
components.
NOTE 1: Although the grate and bricks are already in
place, we have included assembly instructions so
they can be replaced correctly, should you ever need
to remove any of these components for maintenance
purposes.
NOTE 2: The leg height adjusting kit should only be
used to balance the stove if the
surface of the hearth is slightly
uneven. Attach one bracket to the
inside of each rear leg of the stove as
shown in the drawing, with the nut on
the inside, and adjust the height until
all four legs sit squarely on the
hearth, the holes in the front of the
bracket should be used to bolt the
stove to the hearth.
Assembling and Installing the grate for
the Bayswater, Chelsea Duo/Solo & Elite
Place the grate casting on the floor in front of the
stove, not inside the stove at this stage, with the
the rocker arm is swung into its highest position.
Lower the grate on to the grate bar supports, making
sure all the riddle bars engage with the rocker arm.
This is most important as the riddle will not otherwise
work. To fit the ash pan slid under the grate
assembly.
Brick Assembly Instructions For
Bayswater, Chelsea Duo/Solo & Elite
In the Bayswater there are 4 bricks to be installed.
Nos. 1 & 2 (4.5” x 9”) are placed horizontally on top
of the grate, one against each side wall. Nos. 3 & 4
(6” x 9”) are placed horizontally at the back of the
stove on top of the grate. Fit these after the grate is in
place.
In the Chelsea Duo/Solo there are 5 bricks to be
installed Nos. 1 & 2 placed horizontally along each
sidewall of the stove after the grate is in place. Nos.
3, 4, & 5 are placed vertically along the back wall
behind the grate and resting on the stove floor.
In the Elite there are 5 bricks to be installed. Nos. 1 &
2 (4.5” x 9”) are to be placed first on top of the grate.
Then Nos. 3, 4, & 5 (6” x 9”) go along to the back,
again on top of the grate, making sure the centre
brick is horizontal and the 2 outside bricks are
vertical.
Kitchener
There are two baffle plate
retaining lugs on each side of
the stove, and one in the middle
The baffle plate should be slid
into position under the flue
outlet, not under the hotplate.
Note: If the flue does not draw as well as you would
like, the baffle plate can be removed.
Leg height
adjustment
Bayswater brick layout
cut-outs or overhang
to the rear. Fit the
riddle bars into the
grate casting with the
longer, plain end first,
then move them back
so they are positioned
centrally in the grate.
Now place the grate
assembly into the
stove - making sure
not to disturb the
riddle bars, and that
Chelsea Duo/Solo brick layout
Elite brick layout
Fitting the Baffle Plate

SECTION 2 9
Fitting the Log Retainer
Final adjustment and commissioning
All Other Models
The steel baffle plate has angle iron welded to one
edge, or a preformed bend. This sits on the rear
bricks, allowing the baffle to lay forward at an angle
of approximately 45º. The top of the baffle rest
against either a central single lug. Welded inside the
top front of the stove, or behind 2 lugs welded one
each side of the top of the stove.
All models (except Berkley)
On each side of the stove are guide lugs. Hold the
log retainer vertically above these lugs - pattern side
towards you - and slide it down into the slot between
the lugs and the stove, so that it sits on the base of
the door opening. In wood burning stoves with a
multi-fuel grate conversion, the log retainer is fitted
on top of the grate, where it is retained behind the
lugs cast on the grate.
Berkley
The log retainer is fitted on top of the grate,
where it is retained behind the lugs cast on
the grate
Check all the slider controls and the
door latch
Make sure they all operate as they should, if
necessary adjust the slider knobs so the sliders
move easily without being too loose. Make sure the
door latch gives a good seal by turning the latch
clockwise to slacken, and anti-clockwise to tighten.
Lock the latch in position with the locknut.
Check components and seals
Make sure all components are
correctly in place, the flue is
secure and all joints are sealed
effectively.
Check for smoke and/or
fumes
Light the stove (see Section 4,
Lighting Procedures - page 13)
And check all joints and seals to
ensure that smoke and fumes are being vented into
the atmosphere through the chimney.
To the installer if they are not the user
On completion of the installation and commissioning,
explain the installation of the stove and make sure the
user fully understand its operation and their
responsibility for its safe use. Hand over this manual
and the stove operating tool supplied

10 SECTION 3 SECTION 3
Important information on use, safety & maintenance
Lighting the stove for the first time
Chimney fires
Important safety information
Stove maintenance
For your own safety, and in order to obtain the best
performance and economy from your stove, please
read the information in this section before you light
the stove for the first time.
To help you enjoy the full benefits of your Villager
stove for many years to come, we strongly
recommend that you satisfy yourself that all
requirements set out in SECTION 1 have been
completed. Also all installation procedures in
SECTION 2, if appropriate have been properly
completed. Even if you have had the stove profes-
sionally installed please do take the time to read
through all relevant sections prior to using the stove
for the first time.
Allow the paint to cure
When the stove is lit for the first time, the paint will
start to cure. During this process the paint surface
may smoke briefly, and a smell given off for an hour
or so. The vapour is harmless and should not be
confused with fume emission, which is dealt with in
the next paragraph, however, it is advisable to keep
the area well ventilated and not use the room until
the vapour disperses, normally only a short time.
Avoid running the stove flat out for the first few days,
to enable the paint to cure fully.
WARNING
In the unlikely event of fume emission
Properly installed, operated and maintained, this
stove will not emit fumes into the room. Occasionally
Fumes from de-ashing and re-fueling may occur, but
ensuring that the flue damper (where fitted) is fully
open before opening the door/s and opening the
door/s slowly, will minimise this. Persistent fume
emission is potentially dangerous and must not be
tolerated. If fume emission does persist, the
following immediate action must be taken. This also
applies should adverse weather conditions contrive
to produce a downdraught.
(a) Open the room‟s doors and windows to
ventilate.
(b) Let the fire go out or, only if absolutely
necessary eject and safely dispose of the fuel
from the stove using great caution.
(c) When fumes have dispersed and the stove is
cold, 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 in doubt always seek expert
advise.
A chimney fire is potentially a risk with any solid fuel
or wood burning appliance. This risk can be avoided
by taking sensible precautions. Chimney fires start as
the result of a build up of deposits in the flue ways,
which then catch fire - often as the result of running
the stove harder than normal. The most important
precaution is to have the chimney swept regularly to
remove the deposits, but also important is the type of
fuel and the way it is burned.
You should avoid resinous timber and unseasoned
wood wherever possible and avoid running the stove
regularly for long periods just „ticking over‟, all of
which tend to cause excessive deposits to form in the
chimney and flue ways.
NEVER run the stove with the ash pit door open
except when the ash pan is being emptied and
always close the it again immediately afterwards.
If the ash pit door is left open excess airflow can allow
the stove to burn dangerously out of control, which
could damage both the stove and the chimney.
Should you have a chimney fire, always call the Fire
Brigade immediately. In minor cases you may be able
to control it by shutting the stove doors and all the air
controls to reduce the oxygen level in the flue and
smother the burning. In serious cases the chimney will
need damping down.
It is essential to have the chimney inspected following
a chimney fire, before attempting further use, as the
chimney and liner (if fitted) may well have been
damaged.
Chimney Fires