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MAINTENANCE and SERVICING
See chart on page 19 for common spare parts refered to in this section.
For a complete list of spare parts and accessories contact your Stovax dealer for the
Stovax Fireplace, Stove & Hearth Accessories brochure or call 01392 474011
1. GENERAL CLEANING
Before any cleaning is carried out, allow stove to cool
thoroughly to avoid risk of burns.
1.1 We would recommend that your stove be cleaned fully
on a regular basis, according to the level of use. Attention
should be given to cleaning the baffle system, flueways and
removing ash. Regular cleaning and preventive maintenance
will help give many years of safe use.
1.2 Matt black stoves may be cleaned using either Stovax
Collodial Black stove or Stovax Traditional Grate Polish. To
refresh painted finishes it is possible to re-paint using Stovax
Thermolac stove paint.
1.3 Enamel finishes may be cleaned using warm soapy water
and a soft clean cloth. Wipe dry with a soft clean cloth
before re-lighting. Do not leave unit without drying, as this
may cause rust. Do not use abrasive cleaner or cleaning
pads to clean enamel finishes.
2. CLEANING GLASS
2.1 While the correct use of the Airwash system, and good quality
fuel, will generally keep the glass clean when the appliance is
used you may sometimes need to clean the glass.
2.2 This can be done as follows. Allow the stove to cool fully,
never attempt to clean hot glass. Any deposits can be
removed using a soft cloth and Stovax Glass Cleaner (Stovax
Part No 3046). Ensure ther glass cleaner does not come into
contact with painted or metal surfaces as it may damage the
finish.
2.3 Before re-lighting the appliance, dry the glass fully.
2.4 Do not use abrasive cleaner or cleaning pads.
3. CHIMNEY SWEEPING
3.1 We would recommend that to maintain the safe and
efficient use of the appliance the flue / chimney is inspected
and swept at least once a year, by a NACS registered (UK
only)/INFO registered (Eire only) chimney sweep, who will
issue you with a certificate.
4. ANNUAL SERVICE
At the end of the heating season it is recommended once
the stove is cold to strip, inspect and clean as detailed:
4.1 Carefully remove all of the following internal parts; baffle,
firebricks, *complete grate, and *ashpan (*If multifuel
stove). See sections 2, 3 and 4 (page 16) for the instructions
on how to remove the baffles and firebricks. Care should be
taken when handling firebricks, as they can become fragile
after a period of use.
4.2 Vacuum clean any remaining ash and debris from the inside
of the stove. Stovax offer a filter/collection attachment for
your vaccuum cleaner to protect it from fire ash. Ash Clean
(Stovax Part No. 2091).
4.3 Clean the internal surfaces of the stove using a wire brush
and scraper as required. Vacuum and brush the resulting
debris from the stove.
4.4 Clean the grate parts with a wire brush, and check the parts
for any damage. Replace any damaged parts.
4.5 Check and clean the firebricks with a soft brush. Replace
any broken bricks. It is normal for some surface damage to
occur during use and the life will depend on the type of
fuels burnt and the level of use. Damaged bricks should be
replaced as soon as possible.
4.6 Re-fit cleaned internal parts.
4.7 Remove the glass from the door, see section 8, page 19 and
discard all old rope seals.
4.8 Remove the door rope seal from the outer edge of the door
and clean the old glue from the door sealing rope groove.
4.9 Clean the door glass using Stovax Stove Glass cleaner and
a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners to remove tar or
soot deposits from the glass.
4.10 Replace the glass edge seal with new and re-fit the glass into
place in the door.
4.11 Fit new door rope seal, gluing it in place with Stovax
Thermic Seal rope adhesive. Press the new door sealing
rope into the locating groove, placing the joint in the
middle of the lower edge of the door. When fitting new
door seals we recommend closing the stove door and
leaving for at least 12 hours before using. This allows the
adhesive to fully bond to the seal before use.
4.12 Lightly oil the door catch mechanism and hinge pins. Avoid
getting oil onto the door seals and glass.
4.13 To refresh painted finishes it is possible to re-paint using
Stovax Thermolac stove paint.
4.14 We recommend that only genuine Stovax replacement
parts are used to keep your appliance in safe and efficient
working order. Your local Stovax dealer will be able to
provide you with the genuine parts you require.