Nectre Fireplaces Big Bakers Operating Instructions Manual page 5

8. ASH REMOVAL
Depending on the type of wood burnt and frequency, the
ashes will need removing every 2 to 6 weeks.
Excess ashes should be removed when necessary, placed in
a non-combustible container with a tightly fitting lid and
moved outdoors immediately to a location clear of
combustible materials.
Leave a small amount of ash, approximately 10mm thick, in
the bottom of the firebox. This helps to insulate the base of
the firebox.
9. FLUE/CHIMNEY FIRE
If a flue/chimney fire occurs:
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Shut air slide control fully to smother the fire
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Do not use the appliance after a flue fire until an
accredited installer has assessed the cause and any
resultant damage.
10. CLEANING PAINT WORK & GLASS
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The appliance, when cool, can be cleaned with a damp
cloth.
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Over the years, the black paint will fade and can be
touched up with Stove Bright metallic black paint.
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To clean the glass, we recommend using a household
window cleaner or general purpose cleaner with a soft
cloth.
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Do not use abrasive cleaner or scourer pads.
11. CLEANING THE FLUE
Check inside of flue prior to each season for any build-up of
creosote (wood tar). To do this:-
1. First remove the baffle (refer to "2. Replacement of
Baffle" under Maintenance & Servicing section).
2. Using a small mirror and torch hold the mirror on an
angle below the flue with the torch shining at it and
look for black creosote build-up. If only a fine black
powdery layer then that is normal, but if built up
layers of creosote can be seen, then the flue needs
cleaning.
3. Refit the baffle if no cleaning is required.
To clean the flue:-
1. A flue cleaning brush can be purchased from most
wood heater retail outlets or large hardware stores.
2. The objective is to pull the brush down through the
flue.
3. With the baffle removed, tie a rope to one end of the
brush, and drop the rope from the top (outside on top
of the roof) down the flue.
4. Grab the end of the rope inside the firebox and pull
the brush through.
5. Check the inside of the flue with the mirror and torch.
Repeat if necessary.
6. Once clean, remove any excess creosote from the
firebox and replace the baffle.
Alternatively, get a flue cleaning service to do the job for you
(it's a dirty job).
Check flue integrity by checking that the 900mm flue
sections have not separated at the joins.
12. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
1. Glass in door blackening
This can have several possible causes:
i) Burning unseasoned wood — if the wood is too wet, it
will cause the glass to blacken.
ii) Appliance operated at low temperature — after an
overnight burn where the air slide control has been fully
closed, the glass may have blackened. When the fire is
re-stoked and burning on the high heat setting, the
blackened glass should self-clean.
iii) Problems with the flue — insufficient flue draught can
cause the glass to blacken. If the flue is too short, not
properly insulated, or in a position that results in a
downdraught, then there will be insufficient flue
draught. Contact the installer should this happen.
2. Trouble starting the fire — if all ash has been removed
from the firebox, then it can upset the supply of air to
the base of the fire. It can aid the fire by retaining some
ash when cleaning out the firebox.
3. Glass cracking — Do not over tighten the screws on the
stainless steel strips that hold the door glass in place.
Otherwise, expansion of the cast iron door may cause
the glass to crack.