Maintenance - Jøtul F 3 TD Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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6.0 Maintenance

6.1 Cleaning the glass
Jøtul F 3 TD is equipped with an air wash for the glass. Air is sucked
in through the air vent above the fireplace and down along the
inside of the glass.
However, some soot will always stick to the glass, but the quantity
will depend on the local draught conditions and adjustment of
the air wash vent. Most of the soot layer will normally be burned
off when the air wash vent is opened all the way and a fire is
burning briskly in the fireplace.
Good advice! For normal cleaning, moisten a paper towel with
warm water and add some ash from the burn chamber. Rub it over
the glass and then clean the glass with clean water. Dry well. If it
is necessary to clean the glass more thoroughly we recommend
using a glass cleaner (follow the instructions on the bottle).
6.2 Ash removal
• Lift out the ash retainer.
• Use a shovel or similar tool to remove the ash.
• Leave a little ash in the bottom of the combustion chamber
as a protective insulating layer.
Also see the description about how to handle ash: «3.0 Safety
precautions».
6.3 Cleaning and soot removal
Soot deposits may build up on the internal surfaces of the
fireplace during use. Soot is a good insulator and will therefore
reduce the fireplace's heat output. If soot deposits accumulate
when using the product, they can be easily removed by using a
soot remover.
In order to prevent a water and tar layer from forming in the
fireplace you should regularly allow the fire to burn hot in order
to remove the layer. An annual internal cleaning is necessary to
get the best heating effect from the product. It is a good idea to do
this in connection with sweeping the chimney and flue pipes.
6.4 Sweeping of flue pipes to the chimney
• For rear-mounted flue pipes lift the top plate and sweep the
pipe through the opening.
• For top mounted flue pipes the product can be swept through
the flue pipe's sweeping hatch, or the baffle plate must be
taken down. See point 7.1 on how to do this.
6.5 Checking the fireplace
Jøtul recommends that you personally check your fireplace
carefully after sweeping/cleaning. Check all visible surfaces for
cracks.
Also check that all joints are sealed and that the door and top
plate gaskets are in the correct position. Any gaskets showing
signs of wear or deformation must be replaced.
Thoroughly clean the gasket groove, apply ceramic glue (available
from your local Jøtul dealer), and press the gasket well into place.
The joint will dry quickly.
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6.6 Exterior maintenance
Painted products may change colour after several years of use. The
surface should be cleaned and brushed free of any loose particles
before new Jøtul stove paint is applied.
Enamelled products must only be cleaned with a dry cloth. Do not
use soap and water. Any stains can be removed with a cleaning
fluid (e.g. oven cleaner).