De-Ashing; Disposal Of Ash; Monthly Maintenance; Periodic Maintenance - Stanley Aoife Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

DE-ASHING

Never allow ashpan to over fill as it will cause dam-
age to firebars.
Open the fire door and remove ashpan using the
operating tool. Close the fire door. When the ash is
disposed of, replace the empty ashpan. (See
Fig.13).

DISPOSAL OF ASH

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be on a non-combustible floor or on the ground well
away from all combustible materials pending final
disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in
soil or other wise locally dispersed they should be
retained in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
REMEMBER COAL GASES ARE TOXIC.

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE

Cleaning Stove Flue Pathways
To access the flue pathways, the top baffle should
be removed from the stove through the fire door
opening and cleaned thoroughly. Remove the top
baffle by lifting it at the front edge, pushing it back-
wards to allow the front tab of the baffle to clear the
fixing lug located on the back of the front casting
(see Figure 14) and then lowering it into the firebox
so that it can be removed through the door open-
ing.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Adjusting the Door Catch
Over time, the fire door latch can loosen due to the
continual compression and hardening of the rope
seal between the door and the front casting. The
position of the latch can be easily adjusted (in
order to tighten the door closure) by removing the
nut holding on the door latch and repositioning the
washers between the latch & the door casting to
allow the latch to be positioned closer to the back
of the door casting — see Figure 15.The tightness
of the door seal should be checked after each
adjustment is made.
It is recommended that the rope seals on the stove
are changed at least every two years or sooner if
the seal loses its integrity.

CHIMNEY CLEANING

The chimney should be cleaned twice annually or if
the stove is not used for a prolonged period during
the summer period, it should be cleaned prior to
commencement of usage. The chimney can be
Fig.13
cleaned through the stove depending on the flue
configuration and the flue liner should be cleaned
in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Always use a brush with plastic bristles that is the
correct size to reach all areas of the flue.

GLASS CLEANING

The stove glass will self-clean when there is suffi-
cient heat generated by the burning fuel i.e. when
the unit is operated at the maximum air settings. If
a build-up of creosote occurs on the glass it may
be due to low draft conditions, poor quality fuel or
operating the stove at the minimum air settings for
long periods of time. The glass should be cleaned
when cool and cleaned with a non-abrasive cloth
using warm soapy water. For stubborn deposits, a
grade 0 steel wool can be used whilst taking care
not to scratch the glass with any coal/ash deposits.
CLEANING A MATT BLACK/ SENOTHERM
STOVE
Cleaning should be done when the stove is cold by
removing any dust or dirt using a dry cloth. Do not
use any water on the matt black/senotherm finish
as this will cause it to rust. Over time the painted
surface of the stove can turn greyish colour, how-
ever it can easily be freshened up with a spray
paint which is available from your local retailer.
Fig. 14

PROLONGED PERIODS OF NON USE

If the stove is to be left unused for a prolonged peri-
od of time then it should be given a thorough clean
to remove ash and unburned fuel residues.
enable a good flow of air through the appliance to
reduce condensation and subsequent damage,
leave the air controls fully open.
It is important that the flue connection, any appliance
baffles or throat plates and the chimney are swept
prior to lighting up after a prolonged shutdown
period.
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