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inside the stove. If necessary small
cracks can be repaired using a
proprietary heat resistant fire cement
(your stove dealer should be able to
advise you). Bricks only need replacing if
they have crumbled or part of the brick
has broken away revealing the stove
bodywork. Firebricks are deemed as
‘consumable’ and are therefore not
covered under your Warranty.
To replace a firebrick, first remove
the baffle plate by lifting this up and
dropping it down to clear the baffle
plate retaining ledge at the back of
the stove. There are two loosely fitted
firebrick retaining ‘clips’, (
see photo
left
) on the right and left hand sides
at the top of the fire bricks, these can
easily be lifted out to release the
firebricks.
• Cleaning the Glass
Using damp or
‘green’ unseasoned wood, filling with
small fuel loads or operating the stove
at low temperatures (slow overnight
burning) will reduce the effectiveness of
the Airwash system and cause the glass
to stain. Do not allow such staining to
build up as it will become more difficult
to remove after each firing. When used
regularly, a proprietary scratch-resistant
stove glass cleaning gel or spray, which
can be supplied by your stove dealer,
removed with a soft cloth, should be
sufficient to keep the glass in pristine
condition. Make sure the glass is cold
before you apply such cleaners, as
applying a cold solution to hot glass
could create a thermal shock within the
glass causing the glass to crack. Also
make sure that all traces of the cleaning
fluid have been removed and the glass
is thoroughly dry as any residue can be
‘baked’ on causing unsightly smearing.
Read the section on fuels on page 17.
• Replacing Glass
Never use your
stove if it has cracked or missing glass.
Your Hi-Flame dealer can quickly supply
you with a new piece of heat resistant
glass should you ever need it – just let
them know the stove name and model
number. Only use heat-resistant glass as
this is made to withstand temperatures
of up to 800ºC.
Remove the screws and glass clamp
washers from each corner and place
them in a safe place. Always use the
correct sized Phillips crosshead
screwdriver and use releasing oil if the
screws prove difficult to remove. Be
careful not to dislodge the ribbon seal.
If this is damaged or worn replace it
completely. Loose ribbon can be held in
place with rope seal glue available from
your dealer. Lubricate the screws and
holes and reverse the process, being
careful not to over-tighten the screws
and clamps in case you break the glass.
• Paint Finish
Your stove has been
finished with heat-resistant paint
(except for enamelled models) and is
very easy to maintain. Regularly remove
ash and dust from surfaces with a soft
cloth or brush. To maintain the
original paint finish you can use
traditional ‘stove black’ polish which
your Hi-Flame dealer can supply. Make
sure the stove is cold and use protective
gloves as this type of polish can cause
deep staining to the skin and
fingernails.
Repair worn or scratched surfaces with
