Napier Installation—March 2019
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SECONDARY AIR TUBE:
The Secondary Air Tubes are a consumable item and are serviceable. Please check on a
regular basis for wear and tear.
FIRE BRICKS:
The internal fire bricks on the sides and base of the firebox can crack in extreme heat.
However they are safe to leave as is until they start to crumble in which case they should
be replaced.
FIRE R
OPE:
As part of the general maintenance the door rope and glass tape should be checked and
replaced regularly. Failure to do this may overfire your fire.
WELDS:
The 5mm exposed steel sill and deflector in the fire box is welded on each side but
primarily to the firebox underneath. With expansion and contraction the side welds
develop hairline cracks. Do not be alarmed the main weld is sound and the fire will not be
affected in any way. Any hairline cracks are not a structural problem.
INTERNAL DISCOLOURATION:
A brown (rust like) colouration will develop on the exposed inside of the fire box. This is
expected over time and does not affect the performance of the fire.
10. SAFETY
All surfaces of the Fire will get hot and cause burning if touched by bare hands. We
recommend using a fireguard.
The heat from the fire will effectively dry laundry and other wet articles: however such
materials should be kept well clear of the fire to prevent accidental fires.
The flue should be cleaned regularly (at least annually prior to the winter) to avoid
flue fires. In such an event, close the air control. Do NOT open the door.
Remove combustible items from near the Fire and Flue.
