RIKA INTEGRA II Manual page 26

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Heat Exchanger Baffle Tubes
A primary component of the heat exchanger system is a series of baffle tubes located behind the
interior cast iron walls of the combustion chamber. As fuel is consumed, ash builds up on these baffle
tubes which reduces the heat transfer capability of your stove. It is recommended that you clean the
exchanger baffle tubes no less than one time per day, and every time you add fuel. Regular cleaning
of the baffle tubes will ensure that the heat exchanger system is working optimally and that you are
getting the greatest amount of heat output possible from your stove.
Cleaning is accomplished by pulling up and pushing down on the two exchanger scraper
rods that protrude out of the top of the stove. These rods can be found on the very top
of the stove underneath the colored accent panel. There are two holes in the accent
panel where the rods recess into. Due to the placement of these two holes, actual
removal of the colored accent panel is not necessary for cleaning.
A scraper rod tool was provided with your stove (see image) that is specifically intended
for cleaning the exchanger baffle tubes. The two scraper rods described above have a
hole at the very top where this tool "hooks" into. Simply hook the tool into each of the
two respective rods and pull up/push down two to three times per cleaning.
NOTE: When the stove is hot you may feel resistance when you pull up/push down on
the rods. This is normal and occurs as a result of expansion of the stainless steel
baffles tubes as they get hot.
NOTE: Any time the stove is on, the scraper rods will be very hot. Do not touch them with your bare
hands or you could be burned. Use the oven mitt that was provided with your stove, or other suitable
hand protection, before touching any of the metal surfaces of your stove.
Removal or Replacement of Broken Door Glass or Damaged Door Seals
If the door glass becomes damaged in any way, including actual damage to the glass or to one of the
gaskets on the door, replacement of the damaged area should occur prior to operating the stove.
While wearing leather gloves, carefully remove any loose pieces of glass from the doorframe. Dispose
of all broken glass properly. Return the damaged door to your dealer for replacement or have your
dealer do an on-site replacement of the affected area.
In order to maintain proper materials, installation, fit, and any required edge clearances, all repairs or
replacement involving door glass, gaskets, or any cushioning devices or components should be
performed only by an authorized service technician.
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