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Maintenance and troubleshooting
Care and cleaning
It is extremely important to keep the flue clean from creosote and deposits as soot is the major cause of
chimney fires. The top of the fan is hinged and can be opened to ensure easy cleaning of the fan.
Cleaning intervals depend on the use of the fireplace. The more the appliance is used, the more often the
chimney flue must be cleaned. If a fireplace is used regularly (2-3 times a week), a semi-annual cleaning of
the chimney and the fan may be required. If used on a daily basis shorter intervals may apply.
No matter how often the fan is used, the fan must be inspected and cleaned at least once a year – for
instance when the chimney is inspected and cleaned by your chimney sweep. The chimney should always
be cleaned by a trained professional chimney sweep.
Gas appliances should be checked for safety once a year by a installer registered in the Gas Safe register.
Note!
The motor in the fan has ball bearings that are sealed, lifetime lubricated and maintenance-free.
Should replacement of the bearings be required, this should be carried out by properly qualified personnel
only.
Cleaning procedure
Step Action
1
Use the isolation switch to switch off the
power to the fan and make sure the fan
doesn’t rotate.
2
Loosen the screw and open the top section of
the fan.
3 Dismantle the chimney fan as shown here.
4
During this service procedure, all soot depo -
sits must be removed from the centrifugal
impeller and the sensors.
5
Be very careful not to damage the flue gas
measuring system.
WARNING! Do not open the motor housing unless
the power to the chimney fan has been disconnected!
WARNING! The flow sensors must not be bent or
moved, as this might affect their performance.