Stove Cleaning; Seasonal Maintenance; Exhaustion; In Case Of Problems - Barmat Castings PORTO Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL – Cast iron stove PORTO

5.2. Stove cleaning

A stove should be cleaned regularly
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Open the door and make sure that the appliance is cooled down. Take out all the removable parts
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from the burning chamber and clean the inside walls. Than clean all the parts removed from the
burning chamber.
To clean the glass use products fit for the purpose. At the end rinse the surface with clean water and
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dry the glass with a soft cloth
Ceramic glass is a material highly resistant to high temperatures. In case of glass damage it must be
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replaced by an authorized product that will ensure safety and optimal operation.
All external surfaces can be cleaned with a softly damped cloth when the appliance is cooled down.
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5.2.1. Seasonal maintenance

After each heating season a complete maintenance of the appliance is required. Proper maintenance
of the stove improves durability of the product and its long term effectiveness.
At the end of each heating season all parts of the appliance have to be thoroughly cleaned
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Take out all removable parts from the burning chamber. Scrub all cast iron parts of the stove with
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a wire brush to remove residuals of burning process
At the end of a season exhaust system should be cleaned by a qualified specialist
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5.3. Exhaustion

Flues and chimneys have to be kept in an optimal condition to allow a correct smoke circulation. To
make sure that the system is well maintained and free of soot, tar and etc. contact with a qualified
specialist regularly.

6. In case of problems

Issue Issue Issue Issue
Difficulties with starting Difficulties with s Difficulties with s Difficulties with s tarting tarting tarting
and keeping a fire and k eeping a fire
and k and k eeping a fire eeping a fire
Too high fire level Too high fire level
Too high fire level Too high fire level
P P P P ossible cause ossible cause ossible cause ossible cause
Green or damp wood Green or damp wood Green or damp wood Green or damp wood
Too thick logs Too thick logs
Too thick logs Too thick logs
Poor quality Poor quality wood wood
Poor Poor quality quality wood wood
Insufficient air flow Insufficient air flow Insufficient air flow Insufficient air flow
Insufficient draught Insufficient draught Insufficient draught Insufficient draught
Too much draught Too much draught
Too much draught Too much draught
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Counteraction Counteraction Counteraction Counteraction
Use recommended dry and hard wood
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stored in well ventilated place with moisture
level below 20%
To start a fire use firelighters or some
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small dry pieces of a hard wood
Use a hard wood logs characterized by
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high calorific value, i.e oak, beech or
hornbeam
Make sure that air regulation is fully open
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Provide better ventilation of the room
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Verify a flue condition. Make sure it is
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clean, not obstructed and properly installed.
Adjust air regulation of the stove
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In case of additional flaps regulate the
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