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operation & maintenance
operation & user guide (Continued)
maintenanCe
the vitro-ceramic glass can withstand temperatures of up to 750°c. if the glass breaks following a handling
error, it is not recommended to replace it using a material other than that supplied by the manufacturer. the
original glass quality must be used to maintain any warranty of the wood stove.
Before the first fires in autumn we strongly recommend cleaning the top of the appliance to prevent
carbonising the dust that could then be deposited on the convection grate. it is important to regularly check
that the convection grates are clean.
Cleaning the glass
The window of the fireplace requires regular cleaning with specific products intended for this use. The use
of moist hard wood with a moisture content above 15% causes excessive creosote build up on the glass.
once again we recommend only burning very dry hard wood.
We recommend waiting for the glass to cool before cleaning it. the use of products that are too aggressive
(eg. abbrasive cleaners) may lead to the deterioration of some of the wood heater parts. an effective and
ecological method of cleaning the glass is to use a piece of damp newspaper dipped in ash and then rinsing
with clean water. you can also use a commercially available glass cleaning product.
flue & fireboX
flues should be professionally cleaned and checked twice a year, including at least once during the peak
period of use and more if required. a professional should also check seals, door ropes, baffle plates and all
consumable parts of the firebox and flue to ensure the unit is in safe working order.
do not remoVe the baffle eXCept when performing a Chimney sweep
Caution: Cracked and/or broken components (eg. glass panels or baffles) may render the installation/
operation unsafe. do not use the appliance if this is the case and contact your dealer.
ash pan
The ash pan should be emptied regularly in order to avoid any overflow and clogging of the fire grate. Use
the cold handle supplied and pull the ash pan from the appliance. You will find some ashes catching in the
cavities between the ribs of the fireplate. This bed of ashes caught between the fireplate is essential as it
will create a more effective start up operation of the fire.
forbidden fuels
this appliance is not designed for burning the following fuels:
• Solid mineral fuels (all coals or similar)
• liquid mineral fuels (Gasoline, fuel oil, solvents, drainage oils or similar)
• methylated spirit
• creosote-treated woods and too moist or green woods
• paper or cardboard
• Wood workshop residues (Shavings, saw dusts or similar)
• other forbidden fuels that may harm the appliance or the environment
