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MAINTENANCE

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CLEANING

The exterior surfaces of the wood fire should be cleaned when needed with a damp cloth and 

non-abrasive cleaner. Use of caustic or abrasive cleaners will damage the finish on the wood 

fire. If, due to continued burning at low temperature, the door glass is dirty, use a paper towel 

moistened with water and dipped in the cold ashes from the fire to lightly scrub the inside of the 

glass. Remember that a properly operated wood fire will keep the glass clean by itself.

LUBRICATION

The door hinges, door handle spindle and air slide mechanism should be lubricated periodically 

with a suitable high temperature grease. Do not use too much as this can melt and drop down 

onto the hearth staining it.

RE-PAINTING

All  Kent  wood  fires  are  finished  in  high  temperature  paint.  If  marks  and  scratches  occur,  or 

the paint is damaged by over firing or aggressive cleaning agents the appliance can easily 

be touched up by using stove paint. Any rust or other stubborn marks that may appear can 

be cleaned up and removed with the help of a steel wool pad and hot soapy water, then 

repainted if necessary. Touch up paint is available from your Kent retailer. Any unprotected 

steel surface left exposed in an environment where moisture may sit on it for extended periods 

will require cleaning and care to maintain a quality appearance.  Without adequate care it is 

realistic to expect that steel may show signs of corrosion.

If the fire is not in use for extended periods and you want to protect the surface of your fire, 

sparingly wipe some extra virgin cooking oil onto the steel with the aid of a paper towel or rag. 

Buff off with a clean rag or new paper towel until no reside is left. This will protect the steel and 

make it easier to clean in the future.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE RECORDS

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Maintenance

Summary of Contents for Logfire II

Page 1: ...ing this wood fire and we suggest that the Insurance Company covering building insurance be advised of the installation 3 Kent built in wood fires when installed according to these instructions comply...

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Page 3: ...ATION MASONRY CONSTRUCTION Prepare the masonry fireplace to accept the selected insert wood fire and flue ensuring installation requirements for width depth and height measurements are acceptable for...

Page 4: ...ds up fix lengths together with 3 rivets or self tapping screws and slide over 150mm flue pipe from the top down to sit in position onto 200mm section of flue transition atop the Zero clearance box Ad...

Page 5: ...m flue casing pipe from the top down to sit in position onto the 250mm section of flue transition atop the Zero clearance box Add additional 250mm sections of flue as necessary to finish at the same h...

Page 6: ...ant bolt location Door adjustment catch pin FIG 3 Install the selected Kent wood burner into the prepared fireplace Once in position and level fix the fire to the base of the fireplace enclosure with...

Page 7: ...flue termination is in a good clear position Your installer should be able to give advice on the best flue termination position for your situation Problems associated with wind noise or draft are almo...

Page 8: ...of 785mm wide and 640mm deep behind the face of the wall with an additional 360mm forward of the wall face to allow for the front clearance once installed Timber framing around the Inbuilt box must h...

Page 9: ...age initial demonstrations on how to light and operate the fire to ensure the user can confidently operate the fire for safe and efficient performance FIREWOOD Modern clean burning wood fires are desi...

Page 10: ...rly air tight a vent may need to be installed next to the wood fire to provide the air required Lack of air will lead to a wood fire that is hard to light and get going or in bad cases to smoke spilli...

Page 11: ...reosote deposits the interval between inspections may be increased but the flue must always be inspected and cleaned at least once a year The flue should be swept by a professional chimney sweep to re...

Page 12: ...atches occur or the paint is damaged by over firing or aggressive cleaning agents the appliance can easily be touched up by using stove paint Any rust or other stubborn marks that may appear can be cl...

Page 13: ...the temperature exposure Ensure ember levels do not build up to high when reloading the fire with fuel Replacing air tubes 1 Remove bricks from both sides 2 Remove the pin from the end of the old tub...

Page 14: ...Top rear view Rata Logfire II The baffle in your Kent wood fire is an important part of the appliance and helps ensure a clean efficient and controllable burn However baffles and Promat bricks are a...

Page 15: ...ructions supplied will render this warranty void Your Kent wood fire must be installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and with the appropriate approved flue system Installation must...

Page 16: ...t date of publication and are subject to change without notice Kent products are distributed by Aber Holdings Ltd T A Aber Living 17 Mainstreet Place Te Rapa Hamilton 3200 Free Phone 0800 161 161 Free...

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