Ashes
The ashes should only be removed when the fire is out and has been left to cool completely. The wood bar
can be removed to make access easier
(figure 3)
. Wood burns well in it’s own ash and so a thin layer of ash
can be left in the bottom of the stove, this also helps to protect the base fire bricks.
Note: The above notes on operating your stove should be taken as guidlines only. Each stove
installation is unique and the operation of each stove is subject to many variables including; the fuel
used, the size of the room, chimney performance, ventilaion. As such, the best operation of your
stove will be learned through experience only.
Maintenance & Cleaning
Any maintenance of the stove should only be carried out when it is cold. Daily maintenance is limited to
vacuum cleaning the stove externally, or brushing down with a soft brush. Never use spirits to clean the
stove, as this will remove the paint. Regularly check the flue exit from the stove to make sure there is no
build up of deposits that will restrict the exit of the flue gasses.
Note: The stove must not be modified by an unauthorised person and any replacement parts should
be as recommended by the manufacturer.
Chimney sweeping
The chimney should be swept a minimum once a year. If the stove is used regularly then the chimney should
be swept more often. Your stove should be given a preventive inspection every time the chimney is swept to
check the door rope seal, door handle, fire bricks and baffle and to remove any build up of soot and ashes.
Fire bricks
The fire brick insulation of the combustion chamber may, in time, become worn and damaged. Cracks in
the insulation have no effect on the efficiency of the stove. The insulation only needs to be replaced if it has
deteriorated to an extent that the insulation is no longer protecting the steel of the stove from flames.
Glass
If the glass is blackened with soot, it can easily be cleaned using one of the many specialist stove glass
cleaning products available from stove shops.
Surface
The high temperature paint finish normally requires no treatment. Any damage or wear to small areas of
the paint finish may be remedied using STOVEBRIGHT’s high temperature aerosol paint (colour ‘charcoal’,
available from stove shops and from Firebelly). Make sure the stove is cold and read the instructions on the
can carefully before applying the paint.
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