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Vermiculite Bricks
The vermiculite bricks which line the fire chamber will need replacing over time, they
are a perishable item. They are a pressed board, not a ceramic brick so they should
be treated with care. They insulate the stove allowing it to burn more efficiently and
protect the steel body from the heat of the stove. The amount of time they will last
depends on stove usage, the fuel you burn and the care you take re-fuelling.
Fire brick signs of damage
Crumbling edges and corners
Cracks
Expected wear and tear, replace if steel of stove body is exposed.
Hairline cracks are caused by impact or vibration, usually a
log thrown in a little roughly or a log that is slightly too large
being pressed againt the bricks when the door closes. Replace
if steel body of the stove is exposed or if the crack causes part
of the brick to fall into the fire. A hairline crack in a brick will not
damage the stove body.
Caring for your vermiculite bricks
Do not use over sized logs
Do not over fill the fire chamber
Place logs in rather than throwing or dropping
If using a poker or tool inside the fire box try not to disturb the bricks
Do not use water or water based cleaning agents to clean the interior of the stove,
vermiculite will weaken if it absorbs water
Only burn seasoned wood, due to moisture content, see point above
If the bricks require replacement you may need to remove some of the rear bricks in
order to remove the throat plate. Take a note of their position and orientation. It is
very common when replacing one fire brick to damage another. For this reason we
recommend that if very small areas of damage/hairline crack are visible and the steel is
not exposed, wait until you are ready to replace the whole set.
Spares are available through your local Chilli stockist or
our online shop. There are diagrams online to help you
identify the correct parts and advice about how to fit:
www.chillipenguin.co.uk/FAQ/looking-after-your-penguin
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