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8. MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
The inside of the stove may require regular
cleaning, especially during periods of peak
use, the frequency of this being indicated by
experience.
It is advisable to wear a dust mask, protective
gloves and safety glasses when cleaning.
Use a stiff brush and industrial type vacuum
cleaner to dislodge and remove as much
material as possible, starting at the top of the
stove and working down to the bottom.
Particular attention should be given to the air
inlet controls which can become obstructed.
A CVAC Ash Can filter can vacuum cleaner is
ideal for this process.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Take this opportunity to check for any
damaged parts inside the stove.
In the event of damage or broken
components, replacements can be obtained
from your local distributor.
On no account should unauthorised spare
parts be used.
The stove and flueway should be inspected
and maintained when in a cold condition. No
unauthorised modification of this product
should be carried out.
This stove requires regular maintenance by a
competent engineer.
STOVE BODY
The stove is finished with a heat-resistant
paint which can be cleaned with a soft brush.
Wait until the stove has cooled down before
doing this. This finish can be renovated
with stove paint from authorised supplier,
although the paint may not be an exact
match and it may be necessary to repaint the
complete stove.
If the stove is purely ornamental, painting will
provide a durable, attractive finish. If the stove
is used for heating, a high temperature heat
resistant paint must be used, in either aerosol
or brush applied form. Should rust become
apparent, clean thoroughly with a wire brush
and apply a suitable anti-rust treatment.
During prolonged periods out of use, the
air inlets should be left open and the door
left slightly ajar in order to circulate fresh air
and discourage condensation from forming
which could encourage corrosion.
FIRE ROPE
Check the rope around the door and glass,
if rope is becoming detached, replace with
rope approved for this purpose.
Inspect the fireproof door seals where fitted,
to ensure there is an effective seal around
the door and re-fix it if loose using stove rope
adhesive. If in poor condition it should be
replaced.
CLEANING THE STOVE
Clean the outside of the stove with a soft
brush.
Note: that if required the flue can be accessed
for cleaning from inside the stove.
STOVE GLASS
Clean any glass panels when cool, avoiding
abrasive substances which could scratch the
glass and make subsequent cleaning more
difficult. Wet logs against a heated glass, a
badly aimed poker or heavy slamming of the
doors could crack the glass panels. The glass
will not fracture with heat.
Never replace any broken glass with glass not
approved for use with cast iron stoves.
The window glass should remain clean during
normal use but it can become blackened if
the stove is being operated with either damp
fuels or at a slow burn rate. The blackening
may be dispersed by burning firefly at a much
higher temperature, or it may be cleaned off
using specialist glass cleaner.
In the event of the glass being broken, it can
be removed by unscrewing the retaining
clips, taking care not to damage the fireproof
seal.
The replacement glass should be carefully
placed against the seal and the retaining
clips re-tensioned. Take care to tension these
evenly or there is a risk of breaking the new
glass pane.
