FRANCO BELGE Parisienne 124 03 01 Technical Manual - page 9
3.5. Chimney maintenance and sweeping
Very important : In order to avoid any incident (chimney
fire, etc...), maintenance tasks must be carried out
regularly. If the appliance is regularly used, the chimney
should be swept several times per year, together with the
stovepipe connection section.
If the chimney catches fire, you must cut off the flue
draught, close the doors and windows, hatches and
keys and call the Fire Brigade without delay.
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR OF THE APPLIANCE (OR
AIR INLET) UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
Chimney condition should be checked at least once per
year by a professional engineer.
3.6. Recommendations
This appliance produces heat and may cause severe
burns if touched.
The stove may still be hot even when the fire has
burnt out.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
3.7. Fire-bricks
When fire-bricks are replaced, one should respect
48 hours drying before operating the oven.
3.8. Trouble Shooting
Problem
Probable causes
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Action
Fire difficult to start
Fire goes out
Wood green, too damp or poor
quality fuel
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Use the recommended fuel
Logs are too big
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To light the fire, use small, very dry twigs. To maintain
the fire, use split logs
Air starvation
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Open lower spin wheel and top air control lever
Insufficient draught
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Check that the flue is not obstructed, sweep it if
necessary
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Seek advice from a chimney specialist
Fire burns too quickly
Too much draught
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Ensure that the lower spin wheel is closed
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Partially close the top air control lever
Excessive draw
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Install a draught stabiliser. Consult your Dealer
Poor quality wood
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Do not continuously burn small wood, sticks, bundles,
carpentry offcuts (plywood, pallets), etc.
Smokes when lighting up
Flue duct is cold
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Burn paper and kindling wood to increase heat
Room is in decompression
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In houses equipped with mechanical ventilation, partly
open a window until the fire is well established
Smokes while burning
Draught is insufficient
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Consult a chimney specialist.
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Check that the flue is not obstructed, sweep if
necessary
Down draught
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Install an anti-down draught cowl. Consult your Dealer.
Room is in decompression
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In houses equipped with CMV, an outside air intake
must be installed for the chimney
Low heat output
Incorrect Fuels
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Use the recommended fuel
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The Parisienne - ref. 124 03 01 - 124 05 01
Operating instructions
þ : This sign means that you should
asked for a qualified engineer to do the
work.