18
FGi.FPi.FXi
Issue
12 10/17
7.0
Maintenance Guide
7.1
Removing Door. Open the door to approximately 30 degrees and lift away to
disengage the hinge pins. Note that it is not necessary to remove the door to
clean or remove items from inside the firebox.
7.2
Removing Fuel retainer bars: The fuel retainer bars also retain the side firebrick
liners. Lift bar assembly up until it can be rotated and removed from the firebox.
7.3
Removing Firebox Liners: Gently move either side firebrick forwards and slightly
towards the centre of the grate to release them from the rear liner. There is a
mitre joint at the rear which retains both when in position and when disengaged
frees all components. NOTE: Make sure the rear firebrick does not fall forwards
and break as the side liners are released!
7.4
Removing Baffle Plate: Slide the baffle plate slightly towards the front of the
stove and lower it off the rear support then the front pins. Rotate the baffle
slightly and remove through the front of the stove. The upper baffle plate can
now be removed by unscrewing the stainless steel securing screws and lifting
away. The flue can now be swept through the stove.
7.5
Removing the grate: Remove the fuel retainer, firebrick liners and baffle as
above. Lift out the grate castings from the stove firebox.
7.6
Changing the ceramic glass panel: From time to time the ceramic glass panel or
its gasket seals will need to be changed. Note that ONLY ceramic stove glass in
the same thickness can safely be used. This is easiest to accomplish with the door
removed from the stove and placed face down on a cushioned surface such as
cardboard or a folded dust sheet. Firstly clean the inside surfaces of the door and
remove the M5 stainless screws that secure the stainless steel glass clips to the
door. The glass panel can then be carefully removed. Take the opportunity to
clean the glass panel thoroughly if it is to be re-used. Remove all traces of seal
from the door casting and clean the surfaces ready for new seals. There is a small
woven seal beneath the glass panel instead of gasket paper strips. Fit new seals
into place forming a continuous glass seal all around the panel seating area. Line
up carefully leaving NO GAPS. Replace the glass panel into position followed by
the clips and screws. A strip of gasket material between each metal clip and the
glass can extend glass panel life by spreading compression forces evenly. Tighten
the four screws in turn to gradually compress the new gaskets and seal the new
panel into position.
7.7
Adjusting door: Adjustment can be made to the hinges. Hinges have a limited
amount of adjustment which is achieved by slackening the mounting screws and
re-positioning before re-tightening the screws. To obtain greater seal clamping
force adjustment the hinge blocks can be shimmed by using metal packing under
them to create the correct spacing for the seals in use.
7.8
Replacing door seals: Rope seals are fixed in place with stove seal adhesive. This
is sometimes ceramic in formulation or high temperature silicone such as Heat
Mate which is more flexible. NEVER use ordinary glazing or sanitary silicone
adhesives as they cannot withstand the temperature. Simply pull away old seals,
scrape off excess old adhesives. Apply new adhesive continuously onto the
mounting face and apply the new rope evenly all around. NOTE: Ensure NO gaps
at the meeting ends of any continuous loops or butt joints and that the rope sits
properly into corners. Close the stove door and leave to dry for several hours
before firing. Seals can be tested by trapping a strip of paper and closing the door
