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If a flue fire occurs:
Shut the spark arrestor to prevent any falling debris from
spilling out of the fireplace.
Contact emergency services if flue fire worsens.
Do not use the appliance after a flue fire until an
accredited installer has assessed the cause and any
resultant damage.
1.10.
CLEANING PAINT WORK
The appliance, when cool, can be cleaned with a damp
cloth.
Over the years, the black paint will fade and can be
touched up with Stove Bright metallic black paint.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANER OR SCOURING PADS.
1.11.
CLEANING THE FLUE
Check inside of flue prior to each season for any build-up of
creosote (wood tar).
TO CHECK THE FLUE:
1)
Hold a small mirror on an angle below the flue, with a
torch shining towards it, and look for black creosote
build-up. It is normal to see a fine black powdery layer,
but if built up layers of creosote can be seen, the flue
requires cleaning.
TO CLEAN THE FLUE:
1)
Remove the damper (refer to ‘Replacing the Damper
Plate’ under Maintenance & Servicing).
2)
A flue cleaning brush can be purchased from most wood
heater retail outlets or large hardware stores.
Alternatively, hire a flue cleaning service to do the job for
you (it’s a dirty job).
3)
With the damper removed, tie a rope to one end of the
brush, and drop the rope down the flue (from outside on
top of the roof).
4)
Grab the end of the rope from inside the firebox and pull
the brush down through the flue.
5)
Check the inside of the flue with the mirror and torch.
6)
Repeat cleaning process if necessary.
7)
Once the flue is clean, remove any excess creosote from
the fireplace.
8)
Refit the damper plate.
ONLY PULL BRUSH DOWNWARDS THROUGH FLUE, AS
PULLING UPWARDS MAY SEPARATE THE FLUE SECTIONS AT
THEIR JOINS.
1.12.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
TROUBLE STARTING THE FIRE
Ash build up in the ashtray can obstruct the slots in the grate
and inhibit the fireplace’s ability to draw air through the grate
and will make a fire hard to start and/or maintain.
When cleaning, it is best to ensure that the grates are clean,
free from any obstructions and the ashtray completely empty.
2.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
2.1.
REPLACING THE FIRE BRICKS
The fireplace needs fire bricks to increase the thermal mass
and guarantee the longevity of the steel firebox. Over time
the firebricks may become cracked and crumble away. At this
point they should be replaced.
To replace the firebricks:
1)
Lift and remove the two halves of the grate.
2)
Angle bottom edge of firebrick resting on shelf towards
you and remove from brick retainer.
3)
Replace with new bricks by angling brick forward and
under the brick retainer, allowing bottom edge of brick to
rest on lower shelf.
4)
Reinstall the two halves of grate.