Sime GO 18 BF G20, User, Installation And Servicing Instructions

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8 MAINTENANCE
8.1 Adjustments
For the appliance to operate correctly and efficiently it is
recommended that the User calls upon the services of a
Professionally Qualified Technician to carry out ANNUAL
maintenance.
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CAUTION
– The maintenance interventions described must
ONLY be carried out the professionally qualified
personnel who MUST wear suitable protective safety
equipment.
– Make sure that the system components and pipes
are not hot (risk of burning).
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WARNING
Before carrying out any interventions described:
– set the main system switch to "OFF"
– close the gas valve
– make sure that no hot parts inside the appliance are
touched.
OFF
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8.2 External cleaning
8.2.1 Cleaning the cladding
When cleaning the cladding, use a cloth dampened with soap
and water or alcohol for stubborn marks.
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IT IS FORBIDDEN
to use abrasive products.
8.3 Cleaning the inside of the appliance
8.3.1 Cleaning the heat exchanger
To clean the heat exchanger:
– remove the screws (1), pull the front panel (2) forwards and
release it from the top by lifting it
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2
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– unscrew the four screws (3) and remove the front door (4)
of the combustion chamber, working carefully so as not to
damage the insulation
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5
6
3
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– if there is any dirt on the heat exchanger (5) fins, protect the
burner elements (6) covering them with a sheet of newspaper
or a cloth and brush the heat exchanger (5) clean.