c)
Functionality of the fireplace and other heating devices attached to the
same chimney;
d)
Position of the house (on the hill, in the valley, etc.)
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BUILT-IN FIREPLACE MAINTENANCE
Soot removing from the flue way is mandatory and it must be done several
times during a year, at least once in heating season. While cleaning the flue
way, following should be done:
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Detach the flue gases baffle plate (1) by pulling it out (pictures 8 and
9);
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Let the back part of baffle plate slides down, and
then remove it (picture 10).
To attach it back: proceed in reverse order compared to detaching. Check
connections and locking bolts, especially sealants.
Picture 8
Picture 9
Picture 10
Check the condition of chimney pots. All connections must be in good
condition and sealants must be fully functional. When cleaning the
inside of combustion chamber, make sure that span for hot air flow
and fresh air inlet is clear. Front glass should be cleaned with wet
cloth and ash or use some soda-based cleaning product if necessary.
Before cleaning, wait till the fireplace is completely cold. Clean the air
flow baffle plate regularly (picture 11).
B – Air flow baffle plate
A – Edge of air flow baffle plate Edge
should be cleaned by scraping with a
metal object to remove all the
particles that stained the glass and
that way interfere with proper air
flow.
Picture 11
Adjusting of the built-in fireplace
firebox door sealing (picture 12). If you
want better sealing between the door
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