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as you begin to understand your stove and the wood
you burn you can adjust the cleaning intervals
accordingly. If in doubt seek the advice of a registered
chimney sweep who has experience of stoves.
• Firebricks Regularly inspect the condition of the
firebricks. Firebricks only need replacing if part of the
cast iron brick has burned away revealing the stove
bodywork. This could indicate excessive over-firing or
using excessive mineral fuel loads which burns at a
much higher temperature than wood. Firebricks are
deemed as 'consumable' and are therefore not
covered under your Warranty.
• Cleaning the Glass Using damp or 'green'
unseasoned wood, filling with small fuel loads or
operating the stove at low temperatures (slow
overnight burning) will reduce the effectiveness of the
Airwash system and cause the glass to stain. Do not
allow such staining to build up as it will become more
difficult to remove after each firing. When used
regularly, a proprietary scratch-resistant stove glass
cleaning gel or spray, which can be supplied by your
stove dealer, applied with a soft cloth, should be
sufficient to keep the glass in pristine condition. Make
sure the glass is cold before you apply such cleaners,
as applying a cold solution to hot glass could create
a thermal shock within the glass causing the glass to
crack. Also make sure that all traces of the cleaning
fluid have been removed and the glass is thoroughly
dry as any residue can be 'baked' on causing unsightly
smearing.
• Replacing Glass Never use your stove if it has
cracked or missing glass. Your Alpha dealer can
quickly supply you with a new piece of heat-resistant
glass should you ever need it – just let them know
the stove name and model number. Only use
heat-resistant glass as this is made to withstand
temperatures of up to 800ºC.
Remove the screws and glass clamp washers from
each corner and place them in a safe place. Always
use the correct sized Phillips crosshead screwdriver
and use releasing oil if the screws prove difficult to
remove. Be careful not to dislodge the ribbon seal. If
this is damaged or worn replace it completely. Loose
ribbon can be held in place with rope seal glue
available from your dealer. Lubricate the screws and
holes and reverse the process, being careful not to
over-tighten the screws and clamps in case you break
the glass.
• Paint Finish Your stove has been finished with
heat-resistant paint (except for enamelled models)
and is very easy to maintain. Regularly remove ash
and dust from surfaces with a soft cloth or brush. To
maintain the original paint finish you can use
traditional 'stove black' polish which your Alpha
dealer can supply. Make sure the stove is cold and use
protective gloves as this type of polish can cause deep
staining to the skin and fingernails.
Repair worn or scratched surfaces with a proprietary
heat-resistant spray paint made specially for stoves,
also available from your stove dealer. Never use an
aerosol spray on, or near, the stove when it is burning
or it is hot.
• Door Rope Seals It is important that you maintain
a tight door seal as this prevents unwanted air leaking
into the fire chamber and helps make the Primary and
Secondary air more effective in controlling the fire.
When the stove is cold, to check the door stove seal,
place strips of paper between the door and 'door
frame' and shut the door. If you have to pull hard to
remove these or they tear, then you have an effective
door seal. If these can be easily removed or if they
slide around you will need to replace the door seal.
Your new Alpha stove is supplied with a spare rope
seal for the door. To replace, carefully remove the old
seal and completely clean the seal channel of debris
and old glue. Use liberal amounts of proprietary heat-
resistant fire rope glue to secure the rope and glue
both ends to ensure a well-sealed joint.
The Alpha Inset uses 12mm dia' rope seal
• Air flow through stove The heat from your inset
stove comes in the form of radiated heat from the hot
castings and convection of hot air. This convection is
achieved by the stove drawing colder air in through
the two side air intake vents at the base, drawing and
heating this through the back of the hot stove and
then letting it rise out through the vents on the top of
the exposed bodywork.
In order to maximise this convection process please
ensure these airways are kept free. They may draw
household dust into them and therefore they should
be vacuumed regularly to help keep the air in the
room dust free.
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