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9 - CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Your heater is a device that is subjected to extreme temperatures and to the corrosive effects of
combustion residual materials. Regular maintenance is essential for a longer life and improved user
experience. We recommend performing the following inspections frequently:
DURING THE SEASON
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Perform a visual inspection of the chimney. Clean soot and tar if they have begun to accumulate
on the inner walls of the heater.
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Check whether the doors close tightly; adjust if necessary.
AT THE END OF THE SEASON
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Inspect and clean the chimney.
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Use the vacuum cleaner to clean inside the heater and inspect it.
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Any soot and tar (creosote) that has accumulated on the walls of the heater will hinder
performance.
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Inspect door seals. These should be replaced when they no longer seal the door perfectly.
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In the case of painted heaters, paint the cast iron parts again if necessary.
CLEANING
Cleaning should always be performed when the heater is cold.
Cleaning ash.
These heaters are equipped with an ash pan located at the bottom of the heater.
Remove the ash pan and remove the ash.
Ash should be emptied into a metal container and immediately removed from the house.
If necessary, clean the ash pan housing.
Enameled parts.
(Applies only to certain models)
Preferably use a damp cloth.
Do not used strong or abrasives detergents that might damage the surface.
Painted parts.
Clean with a dry cloth to avoid rust.
Chimney and connecting unit.
Ensure the flue is installed by a qualified plumber, and have the flue cleaned regularly every 12 months if
possible.
DOOR PANELS
Cleaning
Fireplace window cleaning liquids are quite effective products.
Never try to clean the glass while the fireplace is working.
We recommend using wood heater fire window cleaning products for their proven efficacy.
If the glass on the fireplace door is constantly covered in soot, this means your fire is “poor” and that the
connecting pipe and chimney are being blocked by soot and creosote or burning green or wet wood.
Replacing Glass -
The glass in your heater has been especially manufactured for log stoves.
If they should break, they must be replaced by another glass panel with the same technical specifications.
Contact our Distributor to provide you with the appropriate glass, together with instructions to assemble
and seal.
