Maintenance & Cleaning - Cast Tec Solid Fuel Integra Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Ash
The ash should only be removed when the fire is out and has been left to cool completely.
The log retaining bar can be removed for easier access by lifting it up. Wood burns well on
a thin layer of ash and leaving this when cleaning, also provides protection for the base
insulating bricks.
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
Any maintenance of the stove should only be carried out when the stove is cold. Daily
maintenance should be limited to vacuum cleaning the stove externally or brushing down
with a soft brush. Never use spirits to clean the stove, as this will remove the paint.
Regularly check the flue exit from the stove to make sure there is no build-up of deposits
that will restrict the exit of the flue gases.
Note: The stove must not be modified in any way. Any changes will invalidate your
warranty. Replacement parts must be official Cast Tec stove parts, available from
www.firespares.direct.
Chimney Sweeping
The chimney should be swept a minimum of once per year. This must be carried out by a
registered or competent person. If the stove is used frequently, the chimney should be
swept more often. Your stove should also be given a visual inspection every time the
chimney is swept. These checks should include the rope seals, door handle, firebricks and
baffle. Any build of soot and ashes within the stove should be removed.
Fire bricks
The fire bricks are manufactured from vermiculite. Vermiculite is a non-combustible fire-
resistant board with excellent thermal insulation properties. As vermiculite is a porous
material, it may over time become worn and damaged. Please handle with care, especially
when re-fuelling the stove. The insulation only needs replacing when it has deteriorated to
an extent that the insulation is no longer protecting the steel body of the stove from the
flames. Cracks in the vermiculite are normal and will not interfere with the efficient running
of the stove. The vermiculite bricks are not covered by the manufacturer's warranty and
are available from www.firespares.direct.
Glass
If the glass is blackened by soot, it can be easily cleaned using one of the many specialist
stove glass cleaning products available. The glass itself is not covered by the
manufacturer's warranty and replacements are available from www.firespares.direct.
Surface
The high temperature paint finish should require no further treatment. Any damage or wear
on small areas of the paint finish may be remedied using our high temperature aerosol
paints. Please read the instructions on the aerosol tin carefully before applying.
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