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8 - Maintenance
Before use
Between burns in the stove it is good practice to keep ash and debris to a minimum.
Especially empty the ash pan and ash pan section. Remember that if only burning wood it is
recommended to keep a bed of ash about 1cm thick on the grate.
Cleaning the stove
Clean the outside of the stove with a soft brush.
Regularly remove and clean the baffle and back and side air boxes of soot and debris. also
clean the internal surfaces of the stove. The frequency will be dependant on how vigorously
the stove has been fired and what fuel has been used.
Any deposits allowed to build up in this area could reduce the lifespan of the stove.
Note that if required the flue can be accessed for cleaning from inside the stove.
Gaskets
The rope gaskets in both doors will need regular inspection to check the condition and ensure
that the doors seal and full control of the air supply to the fire can be maintained.
Stove glass
Clean the stove glass only when cool with a specialist glass cleaner. Use of any abrasive
cleaner will scratch the glass and make subsequent cleaning more difficult.
Chimney
It is important to have the chimney cleaned at least once a year.
Regular inspection and cleaning of the internal components of the stove can indicate if the
chimney requires more frequent cleaning.
If the stove has been unused for an extended period (during the summer) the chimney should
be checked by a competent person before use.
Note
All parts that are in direct contact with the fire (grate, Baffle, back and side air boxes) are
considered as normal wear parts. Their life will be dependant on how vigorously the stove is
operated and they must be inspected and maintained on a regular basis. If they become
worn, damaged or not positioned correctly, non wear parts such as the stove top and sides
will be exposed to excessive heat and may be damaged.
Remember
Maintenance should only be carried out when the stove is cool
If the stove is not to be used for an extended period set both air controls to half open to
allow an airflow through the stove and avoid condensation.
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9 – Fault Finding
Fire will not burn
The fuel is too wet and not suitable
Air inlets to the stove are blocked
The flue is blocked or restricted
Inadequate air supply into the room
Soot build up on glass
Fuel is too wet
Fuel pieces are too large and “smouldering” rather than burning.
The stove operating temperature is too low
The stove is being run too “slow” with not enough air
Poor
chimney
draft
Too little secondary air washing over the window
Excessive wear on internal parts
Stove fired too vigorously
Too little air passing through the bottom grate
Use of wood that is too dry (eg wood from old furniture)
10 – Spare Parts
A full range of products are available to maintain your stove including :-
Rope
Rope Glue
Glass cleaner
Stove paint
All individual components of the hobbit are available as spares.
For the complete list of available spares with prices go to Salamanderstoves.co.uk
