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Therefore, we would like to take this opportunity here to give some tips on
wood drying and wood storage:
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Wood at least 1.5 to 2 years to dehydrate through air drying and correct
storage (optimal residual humidity 15 to 20%).
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The wood should already be split and stored ready for use as smaller
pieces of wood as they dry better and faster.
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The firewood should be stored in a well-ventilated location as sunny as
possible and protected against the rain (the ideal is facing south).
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Leave hand-width spaces between the individual timber piles so that the air
may pass through taking moisture with it.
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Under no circumstances should the wood be stored under plastic sheets or
tents because the moisture in the wood cannot escape.
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Fresh wood should not be stored in damp cellars because due to the low
air circulation it will stay damp rather than drying out.
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However, wood which is already dry can be readily stored in a dry
basement.
3.4 Cleaning and maintenance
Steel parts, glass parts, soapstone and tiles
The steel stove is painted with heat-resistant paint. These heat-resistant stove
paints do not offer corrosion protection so that rust may occur in unfavorable
conditions, for example through:
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Wet cleaning near the feet/base plate.
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Spilt water from water boilers or pots.
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Installation in "damp areas" such as a winter garden or through temporary
storage in an open building/garage.
Clean the rusted area with fine emery paper and spray over the affected area
with the matching stove spray from the aerosol (available at your dealer).
The cleaning of the painted parts should only be carried out when cold. No
damage occurs to the stove in normal operation. If in the event of overheating a
grey sheen appears on the outer surfaces, this may be removed or sprayed
over (aerosol) when cold. To clean the steel parts, do not use acidic cleaning
fluids (such as vinegar or citrus cleaners). A damp cloth should usually be
sufficient to clean the steel parts. Dry afterwards!
Glass parts can be cleaned like household glass with glass cleaner (only when
the stove is cold).
Clean the soapstone slabs and tiles only when cold with a slightly damp cloth.
Fingerprints and fat residue on the stones can be easily cleaned with a special
soapstone cleaner (available from your dealer)
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