CHIMNEY-FLUE MAINTENANCE
A well-cleaned and maintained chimney provides the basis for correct and safe stove
operation. The user must clean the chimney in accordance with the valid regulations. How
often you clean and per- form the maintenance depends on the chimney insulation and the
type of wood used. Using unse- asoned wood with a humidity above 20%, or softwood, will
pose the risk of a chimney fire related to a thick layer of flammable creosote deposits, which
must be removed regularly. Failing to remove the creosote layer inside the chimney liner
causes sealing damage, and also contributes to corrosion build-
-up. Consequently, the regular inspection and maintenance of the stove and its related
components are required.
HEARTH CLEANING
Before and after each heating season, the hearth must be cleaned and checked carefully, as
leaving ash in the ash drawer over a longer time will cause its chemical corrosion. During
operation, regular cle- aning of the firebox-combustion chamber must be performed (how often it
needs to be done depends on the variety and humidity of the wood used). Use a poker,
scrapers, a brush, chimney vacuums and ash separators for cleaning the hearth components.
GLASS CLEANING
The glass gets heated up to high temperatures, so clean it only when the hearth has cooled
down. Clean it using approved agents designed for this purpose only (do not use them to clean
the firebox parts). Do not use any abrasive agents for this purpose, asthis may cause its
surface to be scratched.
NORMAL
OUTDOOR FIREPLACE
BURNING AND EXTINGUISHING
To prevent flue gases from escaping during the heater’s operation, the door should be closed
at all times, except for lighting, fuel loading and removing ash. Do not leave the site while
lighting thefire when the door is open.
GRATE MAINTACE AND CLEANING
(fig.2a)
(fig.2
b
)
(fig.2
c
)
