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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Ensure that Sparky RU is cold and that there are no hot embers in the fire box.
The outside of Sparky RU may be cleaned with a soft dry rag. Sparky RU is coated with high temperature
paint and can be recoated using a spray can of Stove bright high temperature paint. (Refer to touch up
instructions enclosed in your installation pack)
Ash Removal
Over a period of time ash will build up in Sparky RU requiring removal. Ash build up will depend upon the
quality and quantity of fuel used. Always leave a bed of ashes 10-15mm deep in the base of the fire box.
Empty ashes from the fire box into a non-combustible container with a lid using a suitable hearth shovel.
Place container outdoors immediately to a location clear of any combustible materials. Take care as the ash
can retain heat for many days and become a fire hazard. We suggest that you wet the ashes using a garden
hose. When cold the ashes can be used in your garden.
Door Glass
Under normal operating conditions, using well-seasoned fuel, the door glass in Sparky RU should remain
relatively clean. A good, hot fire will burn away most of the black deposits collecting on the door glass during
slower burns. If the glass becomes dirty it can be cleaned by dipping damp paper towels or newspaper into
the dry cold ashes, and rubbing gently on the dirty glass to clean.
If in the unlikely event your door glass breaks it must be replaced with a 5mm robax ceramic glass.
This can be purchased through your Wagener Stoves Dealer.
NOTE: Do not operate Sparky RU with broken door glass and under no circumstance should a non-ceramic
type glass be used as it may explode due to the intense heat inside the fire box.
The Door Seals & Flue Flange
Door seals should be checked and adjusted to provide a perfect seal at all times. The flue must also be fully
sealed where it enters the flue flange. Excess air entering the fire box past a faulty or worn seal will make it
impossible to achieve an extended burn time and may also result in over firing Sparky RU causing damage.
Fire Box Bricks
Fire Bricks serve two purposes. Firstly, to protect the steel chassis and secondly to maintain high
temperatures in the fire box to effect complete combustion of the fuel. Worn and broken bricks should be
replaced. Remember to place your fuel in the firebox rather than throwing it in. This will extend the life of
your bricks and baffles.
Baffle, Brick and Air Bar Fitting & Removal
Ensure Sparky RU is cold. Remove the fire box door for ease of access. (Lift up off hinges and place carefully
to one side) Clear ash away from base of bricks. Remove the “R” pin from each air bar, slide bar to the other
side and remove front and then rear bar. Remove front brick below the firebox opening. Remove side bricks
by sliding forward 30mm and tilting 45 degrees to remove through door opening. Slide rear bricks towards
the sides and angle forward to clear retainer on rear air tower. With the flat of your hand lift up front baffle
and slide it forward until rear edge of the baffle can drop down 90 degrees. Lift the now vertical baffle up and
move it back to clear the locating mounts. Rotate the baffle while in the firebox and remove through door
opening end first and on a diagonal angle. To remove rear baffle again with flat of your hand lift the baffle up
and slide it forward. Once clear of mounting points lower it down into the firebox rotate and remove end
first. To reassemble follow process in reverse. It is essential that baffles are replaced in the correct positions
with no gap at the rear of the firebox and no gap between the front and rear baffle.
Flue Cleaning
Flue cleaning and maintenance is best done by a professional who can also advise you on the condition of your
flue and other parts like bricks, baffles and seals. We suggest this be done at least annually depending on
quality of fuel being used and creosote build-up. However, if you are cleaning the flue yourself first allow the
fire to go out and Sparky RU to cool down. Remove the cowl and rod the flue downwards from the roof.
Remove the baffle to clean out the soot from the firebox. Alternatively remove the baffle and rod the flue
upwards, from inside, through the open firebox door. Return components to correct location and position.
