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6 - SWEEPING AND MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS : STOVE AND SMOKE FLUE
Mechanical sweeping of the smoke flue is obligatory. This should be done several times a year and at
least once during the heating period. The contracter concerned should provide the necessary
certificates.
For sweeping :
- Remove the deflector :
. Lift the deflector
c
and pull it forwards
(Fig. 5a).
. Lower the back of the deflector
(A)
(Fig. 5a)
d
and
e
and remove it
(Fig. 5b).
. To replace the deflector, follow the same steps in reverse (deflector in place
Fig. 5c
).
- Carefully check the condition of the appliance, and more especially smoke-tightness : seals, fixings,
and door and frame.
- Check the condition of the smoke flue and the connecting pipe ; all fittings should be in good
mechanical condition and be smoke-tight.
- Clean the extractor fan inside the hood to get rid of any dust and if necessary clear the hot air
convection system.
In the event of a fault, have the stove or the installation repaired by a qualified tradesman.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
- Clean the glass with a damp cloth. If necessary, use an adapted household cleaning product
respecting the instructions on the direction for use.
Wait until the stove is completely cool before cleaning.
- Periodically clean the secondary air intake
(Fig. 10)
:
. Take off from the fan (following the pointers)
c
particles and dust that are stuck between the air
guides and the glass
(Fig. 10)
.
. Use the end of some metal object
d
to scrape the bottom edge of the damper so as to remove any
soot
(Fig. 11)
.
Any soot or other particles are liable to prevent the formation of the secondary film of air protecting the
glass from direct contact with the smoke and ensuring full combustion of the wood.
Cleaning should be done as soon as the glass is dirty and in any event must be done when the stove is
completely out.
- Clean the hot air grilles in the hood at regular intervals. How often you do this depends on the grilles :
the smaller the holes, the quicker they get clogged up.
- Check the efficiency of the door closing device, and if necessary do the following operations using the
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