Upper baffle plate
Lower baffle plate
MAINTENANCE and SERVICING
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:
i)
Move any ash away from the base of the bricks.
ii)
Raise the brick retainer so that the bricks can be
removed.
iii)
Replace with new bricks, and refit brick retainer.
1.
Remove the side and rear fire bricks before fitting the
brick retainer.
2.
With the retainer orientated with the arms pointing up
(like a square ‘U’ shape), push one end into the back
corner of the firebox.
3.
With the retainer in a diagonal orientation relative to
the firebox, tilt the top slightly forward allowing the
bottom corner to drop into the firebox at the front.
4.
Push the bottom front corner towards the back of the
firebox allowing the top of the arm to enter the firebox.
5.
Continue pushing the bottom corner towards rear of
firebox so that retainer sits flat in the firebox.
6.
Raise the retainer and re-install the fire bricks.
The Nectre MK1 LE is fitted with two thick steel baffle
plates which help 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.
To remove the baffle plates:
i)
Lower baffle plate (490(w) x 245(d) x 6(h) mm):- raise
the rear of the baffle plate, slide forward free from
the support lugs, and out through the door opening.
ii)
Upper baffle plate (400(w) x 160(d) x 5(h) mm):- slide
baffle plate forward, free from the support lugs and
out through the door opening.
iii)
Repeat steps i) to iii) in reverse to replace with the
new baffle plates.
1. REPLACEMENT OF FIREBRICKS
3. REPLACEMENT OF BAFFLE PLATES
Fire bricks
Brick retainer
2. REPLACEMENT OF BRICK RETAINER
