REGULAR MAINTENANCE
• Baffle Plate and Flue Way
During the heating
season check the flue way and baffle plate at least
once a month to start with and remove any soot
deposits. Should these be excessive then have your
chimney and flue cleaned. At the same time review
your choice of fuel and the way that you operate the
stove. See page 10 ‘Removing The Baffle Plate’.
Regular long periods of slow or overnight burning
can create excessive soot because the stove is not
operating at the temperature required to burn off
most of the sooty deposits. Damp or unseasoned
wood will also have similar effect. To find a local
registered sweep visit
www.guildofmasterchimney-
sweeps.co.uk
or
www.chimneyworks.co.uk
.
• Chimney Cleaning
The Precision Inset Boiler can be
swept through the stove by removing the baffle plate.
The baffle plate can be moved forward and dropped
down. See page 10 ‘Removing The Baffle Plate’.
Sweep your chimney before installation and then at
the end of each heating season when you stand down
your stove. Burning seasoned dry wood means that
you will probably need to sweep every three months.
The amount of soot deposits removed each time is a
good indication of how often you should sweep and
as you begin to understand your stove and the wood
you burn you can adjust the cleaning intervals
accordingly. If in doubt seek the advice of a registered
chimney sweep who has experience of stoves.
• Firebricks
There are no firebricks on the Precision
Inset Boiler stove.
• Cleaning the Glass
Using damp or ‘green’
unseasoned wood, filling with small fuel loads or
operating the stove at low temperatures (slow
overnight burning) will reduce the effectiveness of the
Airwash system and cause the glass to stain. Do not
allow such staining to build up as it will become more
difficult to remove after each firing. When used
regularly, a proprietary scratch-resistant stove glass
cleaning gel or spray, which can be supplied by your
stove dealer, applied with a soft cloth, should be
sufficient to keep the glass in pristine condition. Make
sure the glass is cold before you apply such cleaners,
as applying a cold solution to hot glass could create
a thermal shock within the glass causing the glass to
crack. Also make sure that all traces of the cleaning
fluid have been removed and the glass is thoroughly
dry as any residue can be ‘baked’ on causing unsightly
smearing.
• Replacing Glass
Never use your stove if it has
cracked or missing glass. Your Precision dealer can
quickly supply you with a new piece of heat-resistant
glass should you ever need it – just let them know
the stove name and model number. Only use
heat-resistant glass as this is made to withstand
temperatures of up to 800ºC.
ROUTINE CHECKS
During routine checks if you notice anything wrong
with your stove then it should be rectified
immediately. Never use a stove that you know is not
fully functioning – this includes flue components.
• Check your flue system at least once a month
using one of the systems recommended inspection
methods. After a few checks you will notice a
pattern of soot build-up to enable you to determine
the inspection and cleaning period best suited to your
stove’s operation.
• Check and clear the stove’s baffle plate and flue way
at least once a month. Lift and slide the baffle pate
forward, drop down and remove. See page page 10
• Make sure the door maintains a good tight fit and
visually inspect the door rope seals for fraying or other
signs of wear. Test the seal if you suspect that it is no
longer air-tight. See page 31
• Check that the glass is not chipped or cracked and
that the glass sealing tape is still in good condition.
Replace if necessary. See page 31
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