Maintenance; General Maintenance - GALLERY FIREFOX 5 ECO Installation Manual And User Operating Instructions

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2.4.12 Operation with door left open

Operation with the door open can cause excess smoke and will reduce the efficiency of

the stove by up to 50% (as well as presenting an obvious fire risk) and significantly reduce

the air quality which may result in a risk to your health. The stove must not be operated

with the stove door left open except as directed in the instructions.

2.4.13 Dampers left open

Operation with the air controls or stove dampers open can cause excess smoke. The stove

must not be operated with air controls, stove dampers or door left open except as directed

in the instructions.

3.0 MAINTENANCE

Only ever carry out maintenance when the stove is cold.

The following elements of maintenance may be carried out by the end user. Any repairs,

for example internal chamber bricks, baffle plate, collar or connecting flue pipe, but not

limited to must be carried out by a suitably qualified competent installer.

3.1.1 Baffle Plate Removal and Replacement

Note the position before removal. To remove baffle plate, firmly push the baffle plate

upwards with one hand then use another hand to manoeuvre the side chamber bricks out

of the stove. With the side chamber bricks removed, the baffle plate can be lowered and

withdrawn from the open doorway of the stove.

To replace, place the baffle plate inside the stove in the correct alignment. With one hand,

locate the back edge of the baffle plate onto the top of the rear chamber brick and push

the front edge of the baffle plate towards the top of the stove. With another hand, place

the side chamber bricks into the stove and firmly into position and release the baffle plate

so that the front lip sits between both side bricks.

Care must be taken not to damage the bricks when removing or replacing during this

operation.

3.1.2 Sweeping the Chimney

The sweeping and cleaning should only be carried out by a competent person. The

chimney system will need to be cleaned/swept annually but not limited to depending on

use. Your chimney should also be cleaned/swept before starting to use your stove for

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