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the combustion and performance of the fi re.
During combustion,
FIREX 600 turns
white, due to an effect
called PYROLYSIS,
making the fl ame
clear and shining.
If the combustion is
regulated correctly,
the
FIREX
600
interior
always
remains clean and white.
The condition of FIREX 600 is therefore a gauge to
understanding whether the combustion is good or not.
FIREX 600 LIGHT - EXCELLENT COMBUSTION
FIREX 600 DARK - POOR COMBUSTION
FIREX 600 does
not require special
maintenance, it only
has to be dusted with
a brush to remove the
ash that is deposited
during combustion.
Abrasive
sponges
should not be used as
they could compromise the thickness of the FIREX600
panel.
The tube of the vacuum cleaner should not be used in
direct contact with FIREX 600.
Wet cloths should not be used to clean FIREX 600.
FIREX 600 is resistant to heat but can still break; handle
with care.
FIREX 600 may show a slight abrasion after a few hours
of functioning, this is perfectly normal as the fl ame
creates microgrooves in the panel without compromising
it.
The duration of FIREX 600 depends only on how
maintenance is carried out.
8.4
Ash Pan (3-5 days)
Monitor the ash level every week. Remember that
different pellet fuels will have different ash contents.
Ash content is a good indication of fuel effi ciency and
quality. Refer to “Warnings and Recommendations” for
disposal of ashes. DO NOT PLACE UNBURNED OR
RAW PELLET FUEL IN THE ASH PAN. Vacuum the ash
pan and inside the pedestal.
8.5
Door Glass (3-5 days or as required)
The fi re is designed to keep the glass as clean as
possible while the fi re is in operation, a fl ow of air runs
along the surface of the glass keeping ash and dirt away.
However, a greyish patina will form after a few hours. A
poorly performing fi re will get brown or black deposits on
the glass.
The glass must be cleaned only when the fi re is cold,
using a damp cloth or kitchen paper. Sometimes it is
best to dirty the cloth slightly with ash from the fi re itself
to create a slightly abrasive action which will help to
remove stubborn deposits.
The door glass is made of special high temperature
PYROCERAMIC. The use of substitute materials is
prohibited use only offi cial
Ravelli
replacement parts
8.6
Seal & Gaskets (monthly)
Regularly check the condition of the door seals, gaps
or damaged / loose seals may cause a loss of vacuum
in the burn chamber and result in poor combustion. To
repair or replace this, glue the gasket on, using high
temperature fi berglass gasket glue see your local dealer
for details.
8.7
Pellet Hopper (monthly)
The quality of the pellets being used is very important
as this affects the heat output of the fi re and the
cleaning requirements. Fuel quality can vary between
manufacture and even between batches from the same
manufactures. If you have an excess of fi nes (sawdust)
in the bag this builds up in the bottom of the hopper
and can jam the auger over time. We recommend that
once a month you run the fi re out of fuel and vacuum
any accumulated fi nes (sawdust) from the bottom of the
hopper to prevent any issues.
8.8
Fresh Air Intake (yearly or as
required)
Inspect periodically to be sure that it is not clogged with
any foreign materials.
8.9
Flue System (yearly)
The products of combustion will contain small particles
of fl y ash. The fl y ash will collect in the fl ue system and
restrict the fl ow of the fl ue gases. Incomplete combustion,
such as occurs during start up, shutdown, or incorrect
operation will lead to some soot formation which will
also collect in the exhaust venting system. The exhaust
NOTE: Do not attempt to light the fi re if the glass
is broken.
