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CLEANING THE ASH TRAY:
The firebox has a shaking grate and a drawer for collecting the ashes. It is recommended that the
ash tray is emptied periodically and to avoid letting the ash tray be full to overflowing in order to
avoid over heating the grate. In addition, it is recommended to leave 3-4cm of ash in the firebox.
ATTENTION: The ash removed from the firebox must be disposed of in a non combustible
container and a sealed lid. The recipient should be placed far from flammable materials until the
ash has cooled completely.
OUT OF SEASON:
The unit should be cleaned completely as well as the chimney and/or connecting pipe. All ash
should be removed from the unit, the doors and air inlets closed. It is recommended to have the
chimney swept. One can clean the chimney using chemical powders but this does not replace the
need for a mechanical sweeping. Ensure that all the joins and seals are sound and if they are not
in a perfect, state they should be replaced.
In case of humid conditions, it is recommended to place a container with absorbent salts in the
firebox. The cast iron parts, can be protected with either a special graphite paste or a neutral
vaseline.
THE STOVE RAILING:
The handles and protection railings should be cleaned with a soft cloth and some cold alcohol. No
abrasive should be used. Enameled panels should only be cleaned when they are cold with a wet
cloth or with non-abrasive detergents. Sand paper or steel wool should never be used. The top
surface and cooking rings can periodically be rubbed down with water paper grade 150 or higher.
CONTROLS:
CONTROLLING THE PRIMARY AIR:
The lower air control (position A) controls the passage of primary air in the lower part of the stove,
through the ash tray and grate into the fire chamber. The primary air is necessary for combustion.
The ash tray must be regularly emptied so that the ash does not hamper the primary air arrival.
The fire is maintained by the arrival of primary air. During burning, the primary air control must only
be opened slightly to avoid the wood burning too quickly, which could also cause over heating of
the appliance.
CONTROLLING THE SECONDARY AIR:
The secondary air control is above the door of the firebox (position B). It must be opened and
moved towards the right during wood combustion.