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c) It is repaired as required before re-use. Use only
genuine Stovax replacement parts to keep your appliance in
safe and efficient working order.
11. GENERAL CLEANING
11.1 Clean and inspect your appliance regularly, especially in
periods of heavy use. Regular cleaning and maintenance
will help give many years of safe use.
• Allow appliance to cool thoroughly to avoid risk of
burns.
• Remove the ash completely, See Section 7
• Check the internal components for damage; grates, bricks
and baffles. Do not use the appliance if any parts are
broken or damaged
• Check for obvious build up of soot, any ash or debris
above the flue baffle(s). Use a torch if necessary
• If there are any signs of a build up of debris above the
flue baffle(s) either:
• Arrange for the chimney to be swept, See Section 13
• Remove the baffles and clear the debris, See Section
3 Installation Section
• Check that the door(s) shut properly and creates an
effective seal
Leaking door seals prevent the appliance working properly.
Do not use aerosol sprays near an operating appliance
12. CLEANING GLASS
• Keep the glass clean with correct use of the Airwash system
and good quality fuel
Sometimes additional cleaning may be required.
12.1 This can be done as follows:
• Allow appliance to cool fully
Do not clean hot glass.
• Use a soft cloth and Stovax Glass Cleaner
12.2 Before re-lighting the appliance:
• Dry the glass fully
12.3 Do not use abrasive cleaner or cleaning pads.
USER INSTRUCTIONS
•Remove ashpan and empty
Warning: Heat can remain in the ash long after use. .
7.3 Use gloves, or place the ash into a Stovax Ash Caddy
(Stovax Part No. 4227)
7.4 Do not place hot ash in a bin made from plastic or any
other combustible material.
8. EXTENDED BURNING
8.1 It is possible to get the appliance to burn for extended
periods of time.
In order to do this:
• De-ash prior to final refuelling
• Set air controls to low combustion settings
This will blacken the glass over night but it will clear when
operated at high output for a short period.
• Use smokeless fuel or small, thick logs depending on fuel
desired
9. OVER-FIRING
9.1 Do not over-fill with fuel or use at maximum output for
long periods or over-firing can occur. If the flue pipe, flue
collar or top plate glow red the appliance is over-firing:
• Close the air controls to reduce the output
9.2 Over-firing can cause permanent damage to the appliance.
10. CHIMNEY FIRE
10.1 If a chimney fire occurs:
• Shut all air controls immediately
• Evacuate the building
• Call the fire brigade
• Do not re-enter the building until it is confirmed safe
10.2 Do not use the appliance after a chimney fire until:
a) It has been inspected by a registered installer,
confirming the appliance is safe to use*
b) The chimney system is inspected and swept by a
chimney sweep, confirming the system is structurally sound
and free from obstruction before re-use.**
In the U.K:
* This should be done by a HETAS registered chimney
sweep, who will issue you with a certificate.