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Cleaning and maintenance for your Metro wood fire
service, but should be checked monthly to ensure it is
operating.
If you are in any doubt regarding the fans operation, refer to
your Metro retailer or a registered electrician immediately.
Flue systems
Should be checked annually, particularly the bottom end
of the lower flue section at its rear lock formed joint. If
deterioration is noticed contact your Metro retailer or installer.
The flue pipe should also be swept a minimum of once a year,
or as required during the winter season. If smoke enters the
room when you open the Metro’s door this usually indicates
the flue pipe is becoming restricted and needs cleaning. The
frequency of flue pipe cleans depends on many factors, with
the main variables being:
• The seasoning of the wood. If not properly seasoned you
will require frequent flue pipe cleans.
• The density of the wood. Softwoods generally result in
more creosote build-up in the flue pipe. Pioneer produce
a telescopic fluebrush system which is available from your
Metro retailer.
To clean the flue pipe of your Metro, proceed as follows:-
• Open the Metro’s door fully, reach inside with the palm
of your hand face-up and extended, lift the top baffle
approximately 20mm, then lift it forward out through the
door opening, placing it on a sheet of newspaper you
have placed on the front of the floor protector.
• Close the door and slide the air control to the left.
• Once on the roof, remove the cowl from the top of flue
system and sweep the flue pipe using a 150mm-diameter
flue pipe brush as detailed in the instructions provided
with the fluebrush.
• Once the flue pipe is clear, clean and refit the cowl.
Remove the excess soot which has fallen into the firebox,
leaving a layer of ash 10mm deep on the base of the
firebox, then refit the top baffle.
Note: the baffle must be fitted so its rear is touching the back of the
firebox; if uncertain refer to page 3 in the installation section at the rear of
this manual, which shows illustrations of the baffle location.
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