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The grate bars also need to be checked periodically for any signs of extreme wear and may need to be
replaced as necessary. All bars are the same and the spare part code can be found at the back of this manual.
Ashpan
It is essential that you empty the steel ash pan every day. Use the thick end of tool to hook onto and lift the
ash pan out of the stove.
DO NOT allow ash to build up underneath the bed as this may cause damage
to the grate.
Cleaning
Always ensure that the stove is fully cold before attempting any of the cleaning procedures outlined
below.
Glass:
Despite the advanced air wash system provided, the glass will still need cleaning from time to time
depending on the fuel quality and burning rates used. Never clean glass when the stove is hot. Always use
stove glass cleaner or ceramic hob cleaner, which is available from your stove retailer. As an alternative, use
a wet cloth with some of the wood ash if burning wood but be very careful to use very clean ash so as not to
scratch the glass.
Outer body:
The outer body simply needs to be dusted from time to time. DO NOT use any kind of furniture polish or
cleaning agent other than your stove suppliers recommended paint.
Inner firebox:
Brush the inside of the firebox clean from time to time to check the integrity of the plates and liners etc. It is
not normally necessary to re-paint inside the firebox due to the high temperatures that mean that the paint
Fig 6a – Full grate assembly
Fig 6b – Back and front
bars on grate
Fig 6c – Replace middle three
bars and then remove front
and back bars
