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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
When cold, the inside of the stove should be given a regular sweep out.
The flue and flue pipe will require cleaning with a suitable chimney brush, to minimise build-up of soot and tar. Your chimney will also
require periodic sweeping. We would suggest using a registered and qualified chimney sweep. If the glass becomes stained from the
inside, the air-wash vent may need opening more during use. The high temperature paint which your stove is finished in should last
many years with normal use, but when it does eventually require re-finishing, black heat resistant paint in spray cans can be purchased
from most hardware stores. W
e would suggest using “Calfire flat black paint”
. Do not use regular paint which is not high temperature
resistant. After prolonged periods of not using the fire, the stove and flue system should be checked for blockages prior to relighting.
We recommend regular servicing and safety checks are carried out by a qualified engineer. There must be no unauthorised
modification of the appliance. Use only replacement parts recommended by the manufacturer.
Baffle Plate Removal
If you have not installed an access hatch into the first length of flue pipe and need to remove the baffle plate to gain access for cleaning,
you can do this by following the below steps.
1.
Remove the log retainer and base fire brick.
2.
Remove the side and back fire bricks.
3.
Unbolt the baffle plate. The baffle plate is held in with 2 x 10mm nuts that fix into a thread, which is wound into the body of
the stove. You only need to remove the nut to slide the baffle plate away but sometimes these are stiff and will bring the
thread with it but should easily wind back in place. Ensure the flat heat resistant fire rope seal is in good condition before
reattaching the baffle. If the seal is not connecting with the stove body, excess air will spill into the stove, making the air wash
and secondary burn less effective.
Replacing the Fire Rope
If your fire rope has become frayed and is no longer making a good contact it will need replacing. To change the rope we suggest
removing the door and laying it flat. To remove the door you need to lever up the bottom door pin, that will have a small head on it.
When this is removed, the door will drop down and pull away. When removed you can pull away the old rope and clean out the groove,
ensuring it is free of debris. Make a note of how the rope was laid as this will make laying the new rope easier. When the groove is clean,
line it with a continuous bead of heat resistant rope glue. You can then lay the rope in the groove pressing it as you go and cutting off
any excess. Allow at least 30 minutes for this to dry before re-attaching the door.
Changing glass
To change the glass, you will first need to remove the door. To do this you need to lever up the bottom door pin and this will have a
small head on it. When this is removed, the door will drop down and pull away. When removed, lay down the door with the handle
facing down. Begin removing the small glass clips. When removed you can take the old glass out and pop the new one in. When in
place, ensure it is making good contact with the fire rope. If that has been checked, you can re-attach the clips and gently pinch them
up. Overtightening these clips can cause the glass to break.
