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Modification
No unauthorized modification of this appliance should be carried out.
Safety
WARNING!
This appliance will be hot when in operation and due care should be taken. The supplied gloves may be used
to open the door and operate the air controls.
Aerosols
Do not use an aerosol spray on or near the stove when it is alight.
Fireguards
Always use a fireguard in the presence of children, the elderly or the infirm. The fireguard should be
manufactured in accordance with BS8423 – Fireguards for use with solid fuel appliances.
Do Not Over-Fire
It is possible to fire the stove beyond its design capacity. This could damage the stove so watch for signs of
over-firing. If any part of the stove starts to glow red, the stove is in an over-fire 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.
Fume Emission
Properly installed and operated, this appliance will not emit fumes. Occasional fumes from de-ashing and
refueling may occur. Persistent fume emission must not be tolerated.
This appliance should not be operated with the door open.
If fume emission does persist then the following action should be taken immediately;
• Open Doors and windows to ventilate room.
• Let the fire out, or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the appliance.
• Check for flue/chimney blockage and clean if required.
• Do not attempt to relight the fire until the cause has been identified and corrected.
• If necessary seek professional advice.
Adverse Weather
In a small number of installations, occasional local weather conditions (e.g. wind from a particular direction)
may cause downdraught in the flue and the stove to emit fumes. In these circumstances the stove should not
be used. A professional flue installer will be able to advise on solutions to this problem (e.g. antidowndraught cowl).
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Hunter Stoves recommend a Carbon Monoxide Detector that conforms to the latest issue of BS EN 50292 is
placed in the same room as the appliance. The installation of such an alarm is not considered as a substitute
for regular maintenance or servicing or the appliance and Flue system.
IN THE EVENT OF A CHIMNEY FIRE:
• Raise the alarm
• Call the Fire Brigade
• Close appliance air controls
• Move furniture, ornaments etc. away
• Place a fireguard in front of stove
• Check the chimney breast for signs of excessive heat.
If the wall is becoming excessively hot, move furniture away.
Ensure the Fire Brigade can gain access to your roof space in order to check for fire spread.