RIKA IMPERA XL, Operating Manual

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6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Basic information
Note
When you vacuum clean around the stove ensure that you do not
vacuum into the combustion air intake during heating operation�
You could vacuum out embers – FIRE RISK!
Note
Your stove must be cooled before any maintenance work is
performed�
The frequency with which the stove requires cleaning and the
maintenance intervals depend on the fuel you use� High moisture
content, ash, dust and chips may more than double the maintenance
required� Only use wood that has been stored properly and is dry
and untreated�
Note
Ash may contain embers – only place ash in sheet steel containers�
FIRE RISK! In a cold state, dispose it of in the household waste�
Cleaning flue pipes
The exhaust pipes should be cleaned twice a year�
Remove the flue pipes� Inspect and clean chimney connection� Brush
off any soot and dust deposits in the flue pipes and vacuum�
Note
Accumulated fly ash in the flue gas channels may impair the
performance of the stove and pose a safety risk�
Open the firebox door� Open the grate and remove the left bottom
fire brick�
Close the grate again� Now lift the upper baffle plate slightly and
remave the left fire brick�
Now you can remove the top baffle plate�
Remove the cover by simply lifting�
Open the 7 screws and remove the cover plate�
Clean the flue gas passes with the supplied wire brush
Then clean the combustion chamber well�
Install the removed parts in reverse order again�
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