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ASSEMBLING THE STOVE
Your new Graphite stove is extremely
heavy. Always handle with care and
make sure that you have additional
strong help when you move it.
The door and door handle, should
not be used to grip the stove as they
could be damaged from supporting the
stove’s weight. Items, such as the lid
and fuel retaining bar, can be removed
to help reduce the weight. Under no
circumstances should the door be
removed as this will invalidate your
Graphite Warranty.
Unpack
Remove your new stove from its
recyclable packaging. Retain this until
the stove is installed and is fully
operational. Unfasten retaining wires
and remove any components, including
those inside the ash pan, from inside
the stove
Inspect
Please inspect the stove to check that it
has not been damaged in transit –
never attempt to install a stove which
has been damaged. If damage is
suspected then report this immediately
to your stove dealer
Check List
Study the component packing list on
page 7 and make sure that you have
all of the components listed before
proceeding. Some components are
contained within the ash pan
Baffle Plate
Check the position of the baffle plate
inside the ‘roof’ of the stove to ensure
that it has not moved. This is a heavy
metal plate which sits at an angle. The
base of this plate should sit securely on
top of the tertiary air channel on the
back wall with retaining lips on the
baffle plate fitting over the tops of the
side firebricks. It is best to fully
familiarise yourself with the baffle
plate’s correct location by practising
removing it and re-fitting it prior to
installation as you will need to regularly
check the top of this plate and the
access to the flue way to avoid potential
soot build up and blockages.
To remove the baffle plate firstly remove
the firefence or log bars. Then use both
hands to push the baffle upwards from
the middle to clear the retaining lips,
then simply drop it down to one side
and carefuly manoeuvre it from the
firechamber. Once you know how to do
this it is very easy.
See page 34
Handle Assembly
Thread the split washer along the
handle bolt. Feed the bolt and washer
through the handle grip. Use a Phillips
crosshead screwdriver to attach the
assembled grip to the door handle
clamp mechanism on the door, being
careful not to over-tighten.
Moving the Stove
Always lift the stove to position it.
Alternatively place the stove on heavy
duty plastic sheeting or thick floor
covering to finally manoeuvre it. Ensure
decorative surfaces, such as ceramic or
laminate flooring, as well as the hearth,
are all adequately protected from
scratches.