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Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning the Twinfire
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stove is periodically necessary. Efficient combustion and optimized
air through ducts can ensure the upkeep of your product. Insure that cleaning and
maintenance have been done correctly and be sure to inspect your fire chamber. Empty the ash
pan regularly.
Empty Out Ash Pan
To remove the ashes first let stove cool down. Then open the combustion chamber door and pull
out ash pan. We recommend that you always leave a layer of ash approximately 1 inch (2 cm)
deep in the upper fire chamber, since this allows better combustion during the heating.
Disposal of Ashes - Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid.
The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on
the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the
ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should
be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
Cleaning or Replacing the Glass Pane
The construction of the fire chamber glass makes it necessary to be cleaned after long usage or
when improper fuel is burnt. If there is soot build up, we recommend using a glass cleaner or dip
a damp paper towel into the cool ashes to clean the glass plate. Remember to clean the glass
ONLY when the stove is cold. If the glass breaks, it is necessary to replace the glass (use only
approved Twinfire
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glass and should be done by an approved professional) and gasket.
First carefully unscrew and remove the top and bottom brackets, remove the old and insert
the new glass and gasket, and replace the brackets.
Do not use any sharp articles or abrasive cleaners to clean the glass plate, in
order not to damage the glass. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents for
cleaning the glass plates, since sometimes they can cause damage to the
gasket around the plate.
Cleaning the Chimney and Baffle Plates
The chimney and basic servicing should be cleaned annually by a qualified Chimney
Sweep.
The stove and baffle plates (vermiculite-plates) have to be removed cautiously to avoid
breakage. Also you can easily do the cleaning of the supply air openings in the upper combus-
tion chamber and the smoke gas openings in the lower combustion chamber yourself with a va-
cuum cleaner from time to time. Vacuum the port in the double bottom. Also clean the grate by
knocking off the carbon crusts.
Maintenance Activities
Door-hinges and locks need occasional care. As needed the brass bearing on the door handle
can be greased with heat-resistant graphite or Teflon-grease. Also, you can obtain spray cans
from your dealer to touch-up scratches in the paint.
