Parkray CONSORT 15, Instructions For Installation/Operating/Maintenance/Servicing

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Maintenance And Servicing
WARNING!
NO unauthorised modification of this appliance should be carried out.
IMPORTANT!
In order to ensure continued compliance with current Building Regulations and Local Authority Byelaws, this
appliance requires regular maintenance by a competent person. N.B. Refer to the
‘Removing Internal Components’
section of the installation instructions for details on how to remove each component.
Periods Of Prolonged Non-Use
If the stove is to be left unused for a prolonged period, then it should be given a thorough clean to remove ash and
unburned fuel residues. To enable a good flow of air through the appliance to reduce condensation and subsequent
damage, leave the air controls fully open. If the appliance has been unused for a long period, such as during the
spring and summer months, a competent person should check the chimney for potential obstructions before lighting
the stove
i.e. get the chimney swept before the start of the heating season?
Baffle
This should be removed and cleaned at least once a month to prevent any build-up of soot or fly ash that could lead
to blocked flue ways and dangerous fume emission. If the baffle is removed the chimney/flue way can be swept
through the appliance.
Stove Body
Painted Finish - The stove is finished with a heat resistant paint and this can be cleaned with a dry soft brush or dry
microfibre cloth. Do not clean whilst the stove is hot. At no point should any water or other cleaning products be
used on the stove. The finish can be renovated with Hunter Stoves paint .
Glass Panel
Clean the glass panel when cool with a propriety glass cleaner. Highly abrasive substances should be avoided as
these can scratch the glass and make subsequent cleaning more difficult. Wet logs on heated glass, a badly aimed
poker or heavy slamming of the doors could crack the glass panels. The glass will not fracture from heat. Should you
need to replace a glass panel please ensure you purchase a new Gasket at the same time. Please check periodically
that the glass clips and screws have not become loose. They should only be finger tight to allow for the expansion
and contraction of the glass.
Gaskets
All gasket used on this appliance are produced from a heat resistant material called Manniglas. The glass gasket will
have to be replaced when a new piece of glass is fitted as the gaskets become brittle after firing the stove.
Over time you may also find that the gasket changes colour. This is due to a reduction in the pigment used in the
manufacture of the product and no cause for concern.
Firebricks
In normal use, these can last for many years. It is possible however, to crack them if logs are continually jammed
against them or if they are frequently struck with a poker. Check periodically for seriously cracked bricks, which can
be replaced with new, available from your dealer or our spares website
www.hunterstoves.co.uk .
Door Catch
The door catch may require adjustment to maintain the door seal. By slackening the internal locking nut and turning
the catch bolt one turn towards the door you will achieve a tighter lock when the door is closed.
Rope
Check the 10mm or 12mm rope around the door. If rope is becoming detached, use rope glue to reattach it. If the
rope is in a poor condition, a replacement rope kit may be ordered from the Hunter Stoves Group spares range.