3.3.2. Re-fuelling
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Open the lower spin wheel.
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Open the glass door and add fuel.
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Leave the lower spin wheel open for a few minutes to
allow the initial volatiles in the fuel to burn.
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Adjust the lower spin wheel to the desired position.
3.4. De-ashing
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It is vital that the ashpan is regularly emptied.
•
If the ashes are allowed to build up in the ashpan,
these will “sandwich” the grate between two layers of
ash and will cause damage and premature wear to the
grate.
•
It is best to empty the ashpan when the appliance is
cold.
•
Always remove the ashpan with the tool supplied.
•
Dispose of the ashes carefully - there may still be hot
embers within the ashes.
3.5. Cleaning
It is essential to keep the grate free from a heavy build
up of ashes. The Belfort is equipped with a grate
riddling device which is used to “shake” ashes off the
grate into the ash pan.
Whenever the stove is burning without life when the
lower spin wheel is open, use the riddling lever to clear
the grate of surplus ashes.
REMEMBER TO BURN SOLID FUEL CORRECTLY, AlR
SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO FLOW FROM THE ASH
PIT AREA THROUGH THE GRATE AND THROUGH
THE FUEL. IF THE GRATE OR ASH PAN ARE
C O N G E S T E D , T H E P E R F O M A N C E W I L L B E
EFFECTED
.
If burning solid fuel, always empty the ash pan at least
once a day or whenever it is full of ashes. Never allow
the ashpan to overfill allowing ash to be in contact with
the underside of the grate. If this condition is allowed,
the grate will wear out pre-maturely.
3.6. Maintenance of the chimney
Very important !
In order to avoid any incident
(chimney fire, etc...), maintenance tasks must be
carried out regularly.
If the appliance is regularly used, the chimney
should be swept several times per year, together
with the stovepipe connection section.
If the chimney catches fire, you must cut off the flue
draught, close the doors and windows, hatches and
keys and call the Fire Brigade without delay.
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR OF THE APPLIANCE
(OR AIR INLET)
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Chimney condition should be checked at least once per
year by a professional engineer.
3.7. Maintenance of the stove
•
The appliance must be cleaned regularly, together with
the connecting pipe and the flue pipe.
•
Remove all deposits from the combustion chamber
and clean the grate area.
•
The glass can be cleaned using a soft cloth dampened
with a mix of water and vinegar or a specialist stove
glass cleaning solution (obtainable from your local
stockist).
•
This must only be done when the appliance is cold,
Do
not use abrasive cleaners
.
•
The vitro ceramic glass resists a temperature of 750°C.
If the glass should be broken, it is recommended that
only an original factory replacement should be fitted.
•
Check that there are no obstructions before relighting
after a long period of disuse.
•
The appliance must not be used with a flue serving
several appliances.
•
The baffle plates should be removed regularly and any
ash or deposits cleaned away.
•
Ashes must not be allowed to build up.
•
The door rope seals should be checked annually and
replaced when required.
•
The grates must be free from any obstructions always
ensure there are no pieces of dislodged fuel or embers
in between the grate castings.
For enamelled finishes, the stove body can be cleaned
using a soft cloth either dry, or slightly damp with a very
mild detergent.
NEVER CLEAN ENAMEL SURFACES
WHILST THE STOVE IS HOT
.
The cast iron body panels of non-enamelled stoves can
be cleaned with a proprietary stove cleaner or
re-sprayed / touched up using a stove paint. These
products are available from your Franco Belge Dealer.
3.8. Recommendations
This room heater is a high heat producing appliance
and may cause severe burns if touched on the glass
front door, or on top directly over the burner.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
The stove may still be hot even when fire has burnt
out.
3.9. Firebricks
W h e n r e p l a c i n g f i r e b r i c k s , t h e f i r e m u s t b e
progressively increased to allow the firebricks to
expand normally and to dry up.
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Technical manual “1174”
“BELFORT” - ref. 134 04 11
Instructions for user
