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Baffle Plate Removal and Replacement
Note the position before removal. To remove baffle plate, firmly push the baffle
plate upwards then bring forwards so that the back edge of the baffle plate
drops down from the rear fire brick that it was resting upon. The plate can now
be withdrawn through the open doorway of the stove.
To replace, place the baffle plate inside the stove in the correct alignment.
Angle the plate so that the front edge is higher than the back edge and lift high
into the stove so that the front edge locates on the steel ledge at the top of the
stove and the back edge of the plate can be re-positioned on top of the rear fire
brick.
Please ensure the baffle plate has been pushed firmly to the back of the
stove prior to using the stove; this enables the hot gases to leave the stove
safely as intended.
Sweeping the Chimney
Your chimney should be cleaned each year before starting to use your stove for
the winter. Birds may have nested in the chimney or the masonry may have
cracked. Both chimney and flue pipe must be swept at least once a year. It is
recommended that you have your chimney swept every six months. It may be
necessary to sweep more frequently when damp wood is burnt regularly.
The chimney can be swept through your stove with the baffle plate removed. It
is advisable to remove the bricks too in order to avoid accidental damage.
Grate Removal and Replacement
Remove the ash pan, baffle, side bricks and rear brick before finally removing
the grate. Replacement is in the reverse order.
Stove Body
The stove is finished with a heat-resistant paint and this can be cleaned with a
soft brush. Do not clean whilst the stove is hot – wait until it has cooled down.
The finish can be renovated with Penman Stove Paint available from your
supplier.
Glass Panels
Clean the glass panels when cool with Penman Glass Cleaner. Highly abrasive
substances should be avoided as these can scratch the glass and make
subsequent cleaning more difficult. Wet logs on heated glass, a badly aimed
poker or heavy slamming of doors could crack the glass panels. The glass will
not fracture from heat.
