STOVE AND CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE
Chimney/Flueway Sweeping:
The entire chimney/flueway should be swept frequently from top to bottom to keep clean
and prevent the build up of the products of combustion. The frequency required is difficult
to gauge due to the nature of varying flue conditions and fuels burnt, we therefore suggest
that the chimney is swept within the first 4 to 6 weeks of use to reasonably establish the
frequency required. In any case the chimney/flueway should be swept at least twice a year,
generally best before and after the main winter burning season. The sweeping should be
done by a competent and qualified chimney engineer, a member of the National Association
of Chimney Sweeps (N.A.C.S.), Guild of Master Sweeps or The Association of
Professional & Independent Chimney Sweeps Ltd (APICS). They will provide a certificate
for sweeping and their details are listed at the rear of this manual under useful addresses.
The chimney/flueway should be inspected for blockage prior to lighting after a prolonged
period of not being used. Numerous chemical chimney cleaners are available to help reduce
the build up of the products of combustion. Ensure the cleaner is suitable for the intended
chimney type as many are not suitable for use with Stainless Steel flues and liners due to
their highly corrosive nature. The flue cleaner available from your WARRIOR Stoves
dealer supplied by WARRIOR Stoves is suitable for all chimney/flue types. Follow the
manufacturers instructions with regards to usage.
Stove Maintenance:
Internal:
The frequency required for cleaning your stove will vary considerably dependant upon usage
and fuel type. The inside of the stove should be cleaned at least Monthly during peak usage
to remove any build up of deposits from the products of combustion, experience will advise
whether this needs doing more or less often. It is advisable to wear goggles or safety glasses
as well as a dust mask and protective gloves when cleaning.
Use a stiff brush combined with a vacuum cleaner and start at the top underside of the stove
and work down to the bottom. Particular attention should be given to cleaning above the
baffle plate and the air inlet controls which are both important and often get overlooked.
Your stove should be inspected every year by a competent person who should thoroughly
strip down and clean the inside of the stove as well as visually checking components.
Damaged or broken parts should immediately be repaired or replaced with authorised spares,
your WARRIOR Stoves dealer will be able to obtain these for you. The use of spare parts
not supplied by WARRIOR Stoves may invalidate the stove guarantee.
External:
The outer surface of the stove body can periodically be cleaned as required with a soft dry
brush. When the stove surface needs retouching or rejuvenating use high temperature
resistant paint available from your WARRIOR Stoves dealer. The paint is available in liquid
or aerosol form, both are easy to use but ensure the manufacturers instructions are strictly
adhered to. The rope door seals need constant checking to ensure there is an air tight seal
between the door and the main body of the stove. If the rope comes loose then it is easy to
stick back with stove rope adhesive or it may need replacing if it has frayed or started to
disintegrate. The high temperature resistant adhesive and rope will be available from your
WARRIOR Stoves dealer.
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