Revised: 14/11/2011
Printed: 20/03/2013
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Maintenance
Paint surfaces
After the curing process has taken place, little maintenance is required other than dusting off
with a cotton cloth. Most marks can be buffed out with a cotton cloth without the need for
retouching. NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners or harsh solvents (such as methylated
spirits). Should you experience scuffing or scratching, or discolouration due to incomplete
curing, the high temperature paint can be touched up and matching spray cans may be
purchased from your
Arrow
dealer. To retouch scratches that are down to bare metal, gently
sand the surrounding area, with 400 wet and dry sandpaper and respray. Remember, if you
retouch your
Arrow
, the surface will require curing and may smoke slightly during this
process. This is normal.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESPRAY THE HEATER WHILST IT IS IN
OPERATION.
Door glass
It is usual for creosote and / or smoke deposits to form on the door glass, particularly after an
extended period of low burn. Creosote deposits are combustible and can be burnt off through
high firing. If any deposits remain, they can be cleaned using any non-abrasive household
cleaner. Some experienced users also recommend household vinegar or wet newspaper
dipped in the fire ash being most effective. If you experience heavy tar like deposits, then
inspect your fuel and review your operating methods. Wet or green wood will cause heavy
creosote deposits on the glass as well as the flue system and will severely restrict your
heaters performance.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER IF THE DOOR GLASS IS CRACKED.
Door glass seal
Before lighting the first fire of the heating season, test this seal by opening the firebox door
and placing a hand either side of the door glass. Your hands should be positioned together
with the glass resting between both palms. Gently try to move the glass around within the
door frame, taking care not to use force. If you can move the glass, consult your
Arrow
dealer as the sealing tape may need replacing.
Door seal adjustment
Adjusting the door seal may be necessary as the fibreglass seal beds in. This is accomplished
by removing the nut and engagement wing from the end of the handle shaft, removing one or
two adjustment washers and replacing the wing. (Note orientation of wing before removing).
Washers removed should be stored on the shaft under the nut for safekeeping. When no
further adjustment is possible, the seal needs replacing. Replacement door seals are
available from your
Arrow
retailer.
Ash pan door seal
Adjustment to the
Arrow
ash pan door latch can be made by loosening the lock nut behind
the ash door knob. Adjust the latch until the ash door seal locks firmly, then tighten the lock
nut.
