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11.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
11.1.
GLASS IN DOOR BLACKENING
This can have several possible causes:
●
Burning unseasoned wood — if the wood is too wet,
it will cause the glass to blacken.
●
Appliance operated at low temperature — after an
overnight burn where the air slide control has been
fully closed, the glass may have blackened. When
the fire is re-stoked and burning on the high heat
setting, the blackened glass should self-clean.
●
Problems with the flue — insufficient flue draught
can cause the glass to blacken. If the flue is too
short, not properly insulated, or in a position
that results in a downdraught, then there will be
insufficient flue draught. Contact the installer
should this happen.
11.2. TROUBLE STARTING THE FIRE
If all ash has been removed from the firebox, then it can
upset the supply of air to the base of the fire. It can aid the
fire by retaining some ash when cleaning out the firebox.
11.3. GLASS CRACKING
Do not over tighten the screws on the stainless steel strips
that hold the door glass in place. Otherwise, expansion of
the cast iron door may cause the glass to crack.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
1.
REPLACMENT OF FIRE BRICKS
The purpose of the firebricks in the appliance is to increase
thermal mass and to guarantee the longevity of the steel
firebox. Over time the firebricks may become cracked and
crumble away. If so, then they should be replaced soon
after.
To replace the firebricks:
1.
Move any ash away from the base of the bricks.
2.
Remove the brick retainers and remove the bricks.
3.
Replace with new bricks, and refit the retainers
which hold the bricks in place.
Brick layout:
2.
REPLACEMENT OF BAFFLE PLATE
The 6mm thick steel baffle plate helps to retain the heat in
the firebox by lengthening the path of the flame as well as
protect the top plate of the heater.
Over time, the baffle may begin to sag a little due to the
excessive heat. This will not affect the way the fire burns.
Eventually the baffle will burn through (5+ years) and if so
will need to be replaced.
