Contour 5W Series Manual - V4.0
© Capital Fireplaces 2017
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Maintenance
Fig. 5
Fire Brick removal
1. The two rear fireboards can be removed by
pulling out from the middle.
2. Remove both Side Bolts from inside the
firebox to free the top of the Side Fireboards,
remove these carefully as they are very fragile.
3. Lift the Top Fireboard up to slide it off its
retainers and remove.
4. Remove the Retaining Plate by pulling
towards you to get it off the retainers each side.
You can now slide the Throat Plate Fireboard
backwards, then forward to allow it to drop out.
5. Firebox is now ready to clean.
NOTE:
All screws removed at this time must be
renewed.
Plate Bolt
Side Fireboard
Retaining Plate
Throat Plate
Fireboard
Rear Fireboards
Fire Brick Assembly
1. Place Throat Plate Fireboard against the roof of the firebox and slide forward over the
location pins then fix in position by slotting the Retaining Plate under it.
2. Place Top Fireboard in position on its retainers.
3. Put the two Rear Fireboards back into position.
4. Lastly reposition the Side Fireboards one at a time using the Side Bolts to keep them in
place.
Recommended Periodic Checks
Check The Following
If Fault Found
Recommended
Frequency For Checks
Chimney is swept
Arrange a sweep
Every 6 months
Check the glass is not cracked
Replace
Before every use
Check fire bricks have not deteriorated
Replace
Weekly
Check baffle plate and throat plate are clean and clear
Unblock / Clean
Weekly
Check none of the door seal fire ropes have worn excessively
Replace
Weekly
Check the riddle grate is not blocked
Unblock
Weekly
Check flue pipe for blockages
Unblock
Monthly
Check all chimney / flue joint seal cement hasn’t deteriorated
or is leaking
Reseal
Monthly
If you discover any issues or require replacement parts, please call your retailer / installer.
Top Fireboard
Retainer
Installa
tion Instructions
