Upon completion of the installation and commissioning:
• Please allow a suitable period of time for any fire cement and mortar to fully dry out before lighting
the stove.
• Once the stove has been fired, make sure to check all seals for soundness, and check that the
appliance and the flue are functioning correctly.
• Ensure that all products of combustion are vented safely into the atmosphere via the chimney
terminal.
• Please ensure that the operating instructions for the stove are left with the customer.
• Please advise the customer on the correct use of the appliance, and warn them to use only the
recommended fuels for the stove.
• Advise the user what to do should smoke or fumes be emitted from the stove.
9 - Maintenance
Before use
Between each fire in the stove, it is good practice to keep ash and debris to a minimum. It is particularly
beneficial to keep the ash pan and the ash pan section free of debris. If you are only burning wood,
then it is recommended that you keep a bed of ash on the grate, which should be approximately 1cm
deep.
Cleaning the stove
The outside of the stove should be cleaned with a soft brush. You should regularly remove and clean the
baffle, the rear fire brick, and the side fire bricks to remove any soot and debris. The internal surfaces of
the stove should also be kept clean. The frequency of cleaning will depend on how vigorously the stove
has been fired, and what fuel has been used. Any deposits that have been allowed to build up in this
area could reduce the lifespan of the stove.
Please note: If required, the flue can be accessed for cleaning from inside the stove. The internal
components such as the fire bricks and the baffle will need to be removed before you can access the
flue for cleaning.
Gaskets
The rope gaskets in both doors will need regular inspection to check their condition. This is to ensure
that both door seals, and full control of the air supply to the fire, are well-maintained.
Stove glass
Only clean the stove glass when the appliance is cool. The best way to clean the glass is to wet a tissue,
or some newspaper, before dipping it into the ashes of the fire when they have completely cooled down.
Using this to scrub the glass will remove any build-ups on the window, but be careful not to scratch the
glass. The window can also be cleaned with a specialist glass cleaner.
Please note: Using 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 cleaning more frequently. If the
stove has not been used for an extended period of time (e.g. during the summer), the chimney should
be checked by a competent person before use.
Please note: All parts that come into direct contact with the fire (grate, baffle, back and side fire bricks,
and underside top air box) are considered consumable parts which are subject to general wear. Their
lifespan will be dependant on how vigorously the stove is operated, and they must be inspected and
maintained on a regular basis. If the parts become worn, damaged or positioned incorrectly, non-
consumable 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 going to be used for an extended period of time, set both air controls to
halfway open. This will allow air to flow through the stove and will help prevent
condensation.
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