Cleaning Flue Gas Paths - RIKA FILO Operating Manual

Cleaning flue gas paths
The flue pipes should be cleaned at least 2 x a year or after approx. 700 kg
pellets. The flues are situated under and behind the combustion chamber.
Note
Only work on the unit when the mains plug has been disconnected and the
stove has cooled down completely.
Note
During assembly / dismantling do not allow objects (screws etc.) to fall into
the pellet container – they can block the screw conveyor and damage the
stove.
Note
During any conversion work, take particular care of your fingers and any
panels and stove attachments.Select soft bases to prevent scratches to your
living space furniture and stove panels.
Open the pellet container lid.
Loosen the 4 allen screws and lift the confection fins. Place it on a soft surface.
You can now remove the 4 allen screws and lift the combustion chamber lid.
Now clean the flues with the included wire brush. Vacuum the combustion
residues with a vacuum cleaner.
Open the combustion chamber door.
Remove the ash tray.
Open the 4 butterfly nuts and remove the cleaning lid.
#4
Vacuum-clean the combustion residues off the flue gas collecting duct,
especially the areas to the side flues.
#5
Loosen the two screws and remove the rear side panel.
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