Chesney's Wood Burning and Multi Fuel Stoves User's Installation Manual page 32

Cleaning
The body of the stove should be vacuumed with a brush attachment; any
marks should be wiped with a very lightly damp cloth.
The glass can be cleaned with damp newspaper dipped in the wood ash, or
use a proprietary glass cleaner, no abrasives should be used.
Always ensure the ash is cold before de ashing. On the 4 and 5 series
stoves lift out the log retainer and scoop out the ash from the base of the
fire cube. On the 6 and 8 series stoves carefully remove the ash pan from
under the grate using the ash pan tool provided and dispose ash in a
suitable receptacle. Replace the ash pan close the door and use the
riddling mechanism to drop the rest of the ash into the ash pan, open door
and remove the ash pan as before.
Useful Information
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Always use the glove provided when operating or refuelling.
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The better the quality of fuel you use the better the efficiency,
controllability and clean burn you will experience.
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Aim to get the stove and chimney up to normal operating
temperature as quickly as possible.
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Do not turn down the stove down too early.
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Fully blacken the logs before turning down.
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Always reload on a hot bed of ash.
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Let the ash build up when burning wood 25-35mm deep is ideal.
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Always clean out the grate when burning solid fuel (coal).
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The heat output will differ with different types of fuel.
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Cracks and splits do occur in the firebricks if they are less that
3mm in size, they should pose no problems.
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Atmospheric conditions do have an effect on your chimney and
subsequently the stove. Some of these conditions will cause your
stove to "blow back" into the room, or even prove difficult to light. If
these symptoms persist please contact you installer, who will be
able to advise if your flue arrangement needs to be reviewed or a
new specialised cowl installed.
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Over tightening the door can damage the rope seal and the handle
mechanism.
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