Table of Contents
Advertisement
•
Blocked flue
For advice on the correction of persistent flue problems
consult your supplier/installer for more detail.
7. ASH REMOVAL
To de-ash the grate insert the notch on the riddle hand tool
into the peg on the side of the stove (D - Fig 1), then draw the
tool forwards and backwards with a slow positive action (Fig
2).
The ash pan should be emptied each time after operating the
stove so not to let build-up of ash occur. Where possible, it is
best to wait until the stove and ash has cooled before
removing the ash pan. To remove, open the stove door by
lifting the handle upward (C - Fig 1) then using the riddle
handle lift the ash pan out of the fire (Fig 3). For efficient
burning of your appliance, make sure the grate is clear of
burnt debris; e.g. nails, etc.
Version 1.2
8. FLUE/CHIMNEY FIRE
If a flue/chimney fire occurs:
•
Shut air slide controls fully to smother the fire
•
Do not use the appliance after a flue fire until an
accredited installer has assessed the cause and any
resultant damage.
9. CLEANING PAINT WORK & GLASS
•
The appliance, when cool, can be cleaned with a cloth.
•
Over the years, the black paint will fade and can be
touched up with Stove Bright metallic black paint.
•
To clean the glass, we recommend using a household
window cleaner or general purpose cleaner with a soft
cloth.
•
Do not use abrasive cleaner or scourer pads.
10. CLEANING THE FLUE
•
Check inside of flue prior to each season for any build-
up of creosote (wood tar). To do this:
o
First remove the baffle (refer to "2. Replacement
of Baffle" under Maintenance & Servicing
section).
o
Using a small mirror and torch hold the mirror on
an angle below the flue with the torch shining at it
and look for black creosote build-up. If only a fine
black powdery layer then that is normal, but if
built up layers of creosote can be seen, then the
flue needs cleaning.
o
Refit the baffle if no cleaning is required.
•
To clean the flue:
o
A flue cleaning brush can be purchased from most
wood heater retail outlets or large hardware
stores.
o
The objective is to pull the brush down through
the flue.
o
With the baffle removed, tie a rope to one end
of the brush, and drop the rope from the top
(outside on top of the roof) down the flue.
o
Grab the end of the rope inside the firebox and
5
Advertisement
Table of Contents
