MAINTENANCE
1) A minimum of once per year the flue system should be
cleaned/swept by a qualified chimney sweep or suitably
qualified stove installer. The servicing of the appliance
can usually be carried out at the same time. Whether the
system needs sweeping more frequently than this will
depend on use.
2) Baffle plate should be removed and checked above for
debris - to remove the baffle, first push it up into the roof of
the stove and with one hand, hold it there - this will release
the left and right side firebricks which with the spare hand
can then be carefully removed in turn. The baffle can then
be dropped down and maneuvered out of the stove.
Warped/mishapen baffle plates can be a warning sign that
the stove has been over-fired (allowed to excessively heat
on one or more occasions).
3) Brush the baffle using a stiff brush or wire brush to
remove any deposits. Clear any debris from the upper parts
of the stove above where the baffle normally sits.
4) Inspect firebricks on both the sides, rear and base for
cracks - (thin cracks are normal and not a fault. Nor are
they detrimental to the workings of the stove, however
it is good practice to be aware as any develop and over
time if they worsen they may need replacing). Firebricks
material is delicate so handle with care. Minor cracks can
be patched with fire cement.
5) Vacuum or brush out the inner stove box thoroughly.
6) Visually check that the glass is still making a good seal
against its rope on the inside of the door frame and that its
retaining clips remain firmly in place to the touch.
7) Check that the door is making a good seal with the body
of the stove all around (over time the rope will flatten out
and loose some flexibility - when this happens and when it
is no longer sealing fully all the way round, it needs to be
replaced). The rope size used here is a 15mm-Medium-
Soft type.
8) Blemishes or scratches to the paintwork can be touched
up using the a suitable high temperature stove paint in
a spray can. Ensure the stove is cool and clean before
applying and follow the paint manufacturer’s instructions.
Contact Ekol directly if you are unsure which paint to use.
Throughout the season, it is good practice to keep the
stove in generally good clean order which will prolong the
life of serviceable components and enhance the experience
you have with your fire.
1) NEVER wipe the stove in the early stages (prior to paint
fully curing), as the paint will be very soft and will damage
easily.
NEVER attempt to clean or wipe the paint surface when
warm or hot.
2) To keep the outer body clean, simply dust over with a
clean soft duster when cold.
3) If there are marks which cannot be removed with a
duster, use a slightly moistened cloth very gently, but only
when the stove is cool and has not been in use. Then pat
dry with absorbent paper towel.
4) Regularly clear the firebox of ashes and debris using a
small dustpan and brush or a vacuum.
5) Regularly vacuum soot and dust from around the inside
of the door and around the glass and rope seals.
6) If glass gets dirty on the inside from soot, clean with
liquid ‘stove glass cleaner’ and a soft cloth OR with
an “Atmosfire Dry Wiper”, produced by Schott, the
manufacturers of the glass, and available online. Do this as
soon as possible once the soot appears, but only when the
fire is completely cool. Never use newspaper or soot or any
other abrasive or cleaning method on the glass.
At least Annually.....
More Frequently as required....
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