5Down draughtsIn adverse weather conditions a down draught may occur and will make the stove smoke, if this shouldhappen shut all the stove air controls.If this occurs on a regular basis call in your engineer.It is possible a chimney cowl could cure this problem.RefuellingWhen refuelling, the primary air control should be opened for a couple of minutes so that flames areestablished on the newly fuelled logs. The primary air should be closed once these flames are fullyestablished and the logs have become blackened.After refuelling, do not leave the appliance unattended until it is certain that the logs are burning wellwith a sustained flame.Do not load the fuel above the log retainer.Fault findingIf the stove starts emitting fumes into the room:-(1) Check there is no blockage or restriction in the flue.(2) Check the external air vent is not blocked.(3) Check the baffle plate has not dislodged itself from the stove.(4) Call an engineer.If the stove does not perform properly this could be due to unseasoned wood or too much ash in thefirebox.In the case of the stove malfunctioning shut all vents, open the windows and let the residual fuel instove burn out.In the event of a chimney fire Call the fire brigade Raise the alarm to let others in the house know Close down all the air controls of the stove, but be careful they could be very hot Move furniture, rugs and other objects away from the stove Check the chimney breast in other rooms for signs of excessive heat and move objects away ifnecessary At all times consider the safety of yourself and others in taking the above action