Firebox lining
The firebox bottom lining is made out of firebrick and the side lining is made out of
vermiculite slab insulation/skamol, protecting the outer steel plates against overheating.
With time, small cracks might appear, but this is normal. Should the material, however,
breaks it must be replaced. It is a porous, high-insulation material and must therefore be
handled with care.
Gaskets
The door gaskets should be replaced about every 2 years. Gasket around the ash pan can
also be replaced.
When replacing the door gasket make sure the door glass is not pressed to hard against
the gasket.
Cooking
RAIS Malta/RAIS Bando is equipped with a baking compartment. Use it to keep the tea hot
or to warm up the buns for the coffee. – Remember to protect the soapstone liner with foil.
Trouble shooting:
Smoke coming out of the door – not enough draft in the chimney < 16 Pa.
Soot on the glass – take care that the stove is warmed up sufficiently before closing the
door.
If the stove is burning too quickly, check the door gaskets first. Remember to replace as
recommended. The chimney could also be too high and thus create too much draft > 22
Pa. Installation of a damper could be needed.
If the stove is burning too slowly, it could be due to too little air getting to the stove. Check
to see that you’re not running too many other exhaust fans (kitchen and bath), or chimney
not being tight, or not tight between chimney and tubes or to thermal output being too
small.
At disturbances we recommend you to contact your chimney sweeper or your dealer.
If you should experience a chimney fire – quickly close all doors, dampers, vents, and call
your local fire department. Don’t use water to extinguish the fire.
Important: To ensure a proper and safe combustion, there must be bright and lasting
flames/embers. Don’t let the wood smoulder. Do not completely close the air inlets during
normal usage.
