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4.5 User Cleaning and Maintenance
4.5.1
User Maintenance Safety Warnings
If the user does not feel confident to undertake the user cleaning and maintenance, it is
highly
recommended
that you use a suitably qualified stove installer regularly to ensure continued safe
and efficient operation of this appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance
only
to be carried out when the stove is
NOT IN USE
and the
stove
plus all components including ashes and any residue material are completely
COLD
Ensure the correct PPE is used
for each operation that is being undertaken, for example, suitable
protective masks whilst cleaning the stove and re painting stove, suitable hand protection gloves
to protect from any sharp edges, broken glass and any residue materials, suitable eye protection
goggles to protect against sharp objects, broken glass and any dust or particles. If vacuuming
ashes and any residue material, ensure the vacuum cleaner is suitable and approved for stove use
and is equipped with the correct HEPA filters.
4.5.2 Cleaning glass (user)
This product is equipped with an air wash system to help keep the glass clean when burning wood.
Air is sucked in through the air vent above the stove and down along the inside of the glass.
However, some soot will always stick to the glass, but the quantity will depend on the local draught
conditions, type of wood used and adjustment of the air wash vent. Most of the soot layer will
normally be burned off when the air wash vent is opened all the way and a fire is burning briskly in
the stove.
Warning
:
Do not exceed the maximum fuel load stated in these instructions and do not
over fire the stove.
If it is necessary to clean the glass more thoroughly, we recommend using an approved stove glass
cleaner, generally available from your stove retailer. (Follow manufacturer’s instructions).
4.5.3 Cleaning and checks inside the firebox
(user)
Inner firebox:
Brush the inside of the firebox clean from time to time to check the integrity of the
plates and liners etc. See section 3.1.3 for details of removeable parts of the stove. It is not normally
necessary to paint inside the firebox due to the high temperatures that mean that the paint does not
have much effect before being burnt off.
The vermiculite firebox side and back brick linings may require replacement occasionally depending
upon fuels and the type of usage experienced. If the firebox side or back linings are damaged or
worn replace with manufacturers recommended parts, it is essential that the cast iron behind the
side and rear bricks is not exposed to the fire. Side and back brick linings are not covered by
warranty, as they are a wearing consumable part.
Baffles:
It is essential
to check both top baffles for buildup of soot and ash regularly irrespective if
the stove has been used or not used. From time to time remove the baffles, to ensure that the flue
way entrance is completely clear. Baffle plates will require replacement from time to time and are a
wearing consumable part.
Visual checks
: Make visual checks to the inside and outside of the stove if any other items are found
to be worn damaged or cracked consult a suitably approved stove installer and do not use the stove
until any fault is rectified.
Stove controls
: Check the stove controls for full and free movement if any ash or debris is restricting
