Cleaning The Flue Pipes; Checking Door Seal; Checking The Door Bolts; Problems - Possible Solutions - RIKA NEX Operating Manual

Cleaning the flue pipes

Annually!
Remove the flue pipes� Inspect and clean the chimney connection�
Brush off any soot and dust deposits in the fire and in the flue pipes
and vacuum�
Note
Accumulated fly ash in the flue gas channels may impair the
performance of the stove and pose a safety risk�

Checking door seal

Annually!
The condition of the seals at doors and glass should be checked at
least once a year� Repair or replace seals depending on condition�
Note
Only intact seals ensure your stove works perfectly!

8. PROBLEMS - POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

Problem 1

Fire burns with weak, orange flame, window is sooted up�
Cause(s)
Poor chimney draught
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Damp wood
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Incorrect heating up
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Stove is sooted over inside
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Possible solutions
Check whether flue gas pipes are blocked with ash
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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Use dry wood and correct fuel amounts
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BRIEF INFORMATION ON COMBUSTIBLE - LOGS
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Check whether the suction nozzles and air inlet pipe or flue tube
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are blocked�
Check door and cleaning cover seals for leaks
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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Have service performed by authorised specialist company�
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Every glass plate must be cleaned from time to time (depending
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on use) with glass cleaner�

Checking the door bolts

At serial number 1457419 or lower, servicing also includes checking
and tightening of both door bolts (top and bottom)�

Problem 2

Stove smells strongly and / or fumes are emitted�
Cause(s)
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Problem 3

Flue gas discharge when wood is added and during heating phase�
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Cause(s)
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Burning-in phase (taking into service)
Stove has accumulated dust and/or dirt
Wait to end of burning-in phase and vent sufficiently
Suction off any dust deposits from the convection air openings at
regular intervals
Combustion chamber door opened too fast
Too much ash in combustion chamber
Adding logs to snappy
Chimney draught too low
Flue pipe connection leaks
Logs combustion still running (visible flame)
open the combustion chamber door moderate
regular cleaning of combustion chamber (vacuum)
Adding logs carefully
Check chimney
Check connections and if necessary re-seal
Add logs after flame is gone
Check seals and replace (fire door, ��)
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