ANNUAL SERVICE
In the interests of safety it is important
that your Alpha stove is serviced on an
annual basis in accordance with the
instructions outlined below. This should
be carried out by a suitably qualified
person such as your original approved
installer, a Hetas registered installer or
your authorised Alpha dealer.
When the stove is cold, only then strip,
clean and inspect it.
Internal Components
Remove and
inspect the following:
• Baffle Plate
• Side and Base Firebricks
• Grate Assembly
• Ash Pan
Use a wire brush to clean the baffle
plate and grate assembly. Use a soft
brush on the firebricks and handle these
with care as they become fragile with
continuous use. Wire brush the inside
of the stove and remove all ash and
debris from inside the stove and the ash
pan chamber.
Check all parts for wear or damage and
replace as necessary. Some surface wear
is normal on firebricks and these only
need replacing when they are very thin
or have crumbled to reveal the stove
bodywork.
Re-fit all the internal parts.
Stove Glass
Check the glass for chips
or cracks and the glass seal condition
and replace if necessary. Thoroughly
clean the stove glass on both sides.
Door Seal
Check that this continues
to make an air-tight seal and replace
if necessary. Ensure that the new rope
joint is also in the middle at the base
of the rope seal channel.
Replacement
door rope seal should be 12mm dia.
See page 32
External Bodywork
All external
surfaces should be dusted with a soft
cloth or light brush.
• Examine all paintwork for signs of
wear and re-paint these areas using an
appropriate heat-resistant aerosol paint.
Warning: do not use the aerosol if the
stove is alight or hot.
• When the aerosol paint has dried,
apply traditional stove black polish to
all painted surfaces
• Lightly oil the hinges and locking
mechanism
Air Controls
When standing down at
the end of the heating season these
should be left on the open position to
allow some movement of air which will
help avoid condensation and moisture
building up inside the stove and flue
system. These can be closed up to 50%
if it gets too draughty.
Flue Pipe Connections
Check all flue
collar and pipe connections, where
applicable, for any crumbling or missing
fire cement seals. Remove any failed
seals and re-seal using the appropriate
heat-resistant fire cement.
Important
In the interests of safety use
only genuine Alpha replacement parts
which are readily available from your
authorised dealer
– see back cover.
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