REMOVAL OF ASH AROUND THE
DAMPER
It is important to check for and remove any build
up of ash around the damper mechanism and
damper plate to ensure its correct operation.
Also it is important to remove any ash that may
have found its way into the cavity between the
damper plate mating face and the inner left
landing.
In order to do this proceed as follows:-
Make sure the stove is unlit and cold.
Remove the thermostat access cover as
detailed on page 23
Carefully clean away any cold ash from the
thermostat mechanism and housing cavity
using a vacuum cleaner (see Fig. 13)
Refit the access cover
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Stratford EcoBoiler Stove
REMOVAL OF ASH FROM INNER LEFT
LANDING CAVITY
The build up of ash within the inner left landing
cavity may take a considerable time to become
evident. However if left unchecked it may build up
to such an extent that it could spill over into the
thermostat housing area through the damper air
admittance opening and compromise the correct
operation of the thermostat.
The ash can be removed by the following
procedure
Make sure the stove is cold and unlit and
the
ASH
is
COLD
. (See page 33)
Open the fire door and remove the ash pan
Clean the under grate area carefully with a
vacuum cleaner
Insert a small screw driver or thin piece of wire
into the slot at the bottom of the inner left
landing and agitate to loosen the ash build up
between the inner landing and damper mating
face (See Fig. 14)
Vacuum out any lose material
Repeat this operation until all ash is removed
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Ash Removal Slot
Remove any ash build up here