ARTE SOL 60, Installation & User Manual

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10.2.3. Gasket
The gasket around the perimeter of the door may harden over a period of time. It should be replaced if it becomes difficult to close the door
or if air starts to leak in around the perimeter of the doors, causing the fire to become a little less controllable. An ARTE
®
rope gasket kit is
available on your local ARTE ® dealer.
10.2.4. Internal parts that need maintenance
The components that are in the flame route - consisting of the vermiculites, the ceramic glass, flue collar and stainless stell baffle - are subject
to extreme stress beacause of the heat produced by the fire. Occasionally, some of these parts may have to be replaced as part of routine
maintenance.
All of these service parts can be bought from your ARTE ® dealer, and we recommend that damaged parts are replaced as soon as possible
to avoid consequential damage.
Should the baffle be distorted by overheating, the fireplace will still function, although its efficiency may be compromised. Please replace it as
soon as possible.
Internal wear accelerating factors
Regular overheating
Accumulated soot and ashes
10.3. Cleaning the fireplace and the flue
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with emitted moisture to form creosote. The creosote
vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote
makes an extremely hot fire.
Initially, do a monthly check for the presence of soot above the deflector plate and around the outlet flue. If the fireplace suddenly start
operating slowly check for intense presence of soot around the flue collar or in the flue / chimney.
Clean the flue/chimney all the way from the fireplace to the flue end point above the house. A good practice is to clean the flue after each
operating season and to inspect it prior to the start to ensure that bird’s nests or other blockages have not occurred during the off season.
10.3.1. Chimney sweeping
Inspect the fireplace regularly during the operating season as part of a regular maintenance schedule.
To inspect the chimney, let the fireplace cool completely. Then inspect the chimney through the flue collar by using a mirror. If you cannot
inspect the flue system this way, the fireplace must be disconnected to provide better viewing access
Clean the chimney using a brush with the same size and shape as the flue. Run the brush up and down the flue, causing any deposits to fall to
the bottom of the fireplace where they can be removed the same way as the ash.
If you cannot inspect or clean the chimney by yourself, contact your local ARTE ® dealer or a professional chimney sweep.
If you experience a chimney fire, act promptly and:
Close the air regulation
Evacuate the house
Call the Fire Department
10.3.2. Annual maintenance
Before the operating season starts, perform a thorough cleaning, inspection and repair:
Thoroughly clean the chimney and flue connector
Inspect the chimney for damage and deterioration. In case of prefabricated chimney, replace any weak sections. In case of a masonry
chimney, have a mason make any needed repairs
The flue and its connector should be inspected at
least once every two months during the operating
season to determine if a creosote buildup has
occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be
removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire
Components in the flame route, the gasket and the paint
finish are not covered by the warranty.