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CLEANING YOUR FIRE
Turn the fire off and allow it to cool before
attempting any cleaning. Note that the fire will retain
heat for some time after it has been turned off.
Metal parts
Clean the metal parts with a slightly damp cloth and
then dry.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, they could
scratch the surface.
To clean the inside of the window.
Before the window can be detached, the front unit
will have to be removed as follows:
See figure 4
The front casting weighs around 20kg (44lbs). To
avoid any risk of injury, if you have any doubt about
your ability to safely lift this front, ask someone to
assist you.
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Remove the bottom front casting.
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Raise the front casting unit so that the bottom
location brackets and the top location plate are released from the locations in the main fire case
then lift clear.
Window removal & Cleaning
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Unscrew and remove the three spring loaded window fixing screws and washers from the base of
the window frame. See figure 5. Keep the screws and washers in a safe place.
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Gently swing the base of the window frame forward while lifting the frame upwards. The window
should lift clear of the fire. Put the window in a safe place away from your immediate work area.
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Any stains on the glass can be removed with a non-abrasive cleaner such as a ceramic hob cleaner.
Never use abrasive cleaners.
Clean the window carefully in accordance with the instructions
supplied with the cleaner.
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Replace the window making sure that the seal around the frame is not damaged or misplaced.
Locate the channel at the top of the window over the top of the firebox opening.
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Refit the three spring-loaded screws and washers. Tighten sufficiently to seal to the firebox.
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Replace the case front.
To Clean the Fuel Bed or Rear Ceramic Wall
If, for any reason the fuel bed or rear wall require cleaning proceed as
follows:-
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Remove the front case and window as described above.
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Carefully lift the fuel bed out of the firebox and place it on a piece of
cardboard or similar.
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If necessary remove the rear ceramic wall from the bottom channel
by pushing the bottom edge of the wall upwards and very slightly
pulling the top forward.
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Carefully vacuum the upper and lower surfaces of the fuel bed (and
wall if necessary) using a soft brush attachment.
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When refitting the fuel bed, make sure that the front of the coal
locates behind the two brackets which are behind the bottom front
panel of the firebox. See figure 6
Fig. 6 Fuel bed & rear wall positions
Fig. 5 Window Removal
Figure 4 Front attachment points
