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MAINTENANCE and SERVICING
1.1 We would recommend that your Riva 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 The external paintwork 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.
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 Riva stove to cool
fully, never attempt to clean hot glass. Any deposits can be
removed using a soft cloth and Stovax Glass Cleaner.
2.3 Alternatively, it is possible to remove some stains using a
soft cloth and warm soapy water, ensure that you do not
wet the door sealing ropes.
2.4 Before re-lighting the appliance, dry the glass fully.
2.5 Do not use abrasive cleaner or cleaning pads.
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 competent person.
At the end of the heating season it is recommended to strip,
inspect and clean the stove as detailed: -
4.1
Carefully remove all of the following internal parts. 2
Internal Baffles, Firebricks, Complete grate (2 parts), and
Ashpan. See sections 5 and 6 for the instructions on how to
remove the baffles and firebricks.
4.2 Vacuum clean any remaining ash and debris from the inside
of the stove
4. ANNUAL SERVICE
3. CHIMNEY SWEEPING
2. CLEANING GLASS
1. GENERAL CLEANING
4.3 Clean the internal surfaces of the stove a using a wire brush
and scraper as required. Vacuum and brush the resulting
debris from the stove.
4.4 Clean the Baffle and Grate parts with a wire brush, and
check the parts for any damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
4.5 Check and clean, with a soft brush the Firebricks. Replace
any broken bricks. It is normal for some surface damage to
occur during use.
4.6 Re-fit cleaned internal parts.
4.7 Remove the glass from the door, see section 7, and discard
all old rope seals.
4.8 Remove the door rope seal from the outer edge of the door
clean the old glue from the door sealing rope grove.
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, glueing it in place with Stovax
Thermic Seal rope adhesive. 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 on to the door seals and glass.
4.13 To refresh painted finishes it is possible to re-paint using
Stovax Thermolac stove paint. Stainless steel trim parts may
be cleaned using Stovax Stainless steel cleaner.
4.14 We recommend that only genuine Stovax replacement parts
are use 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.
This is a list of the maintenance products you may need to use
Task Product name Stovax Code
number
Glass cleaning Stove glass cleaner 500ml – 4111
wipe on
Stove glass cleaner –
spray on 4130
Preventing build-up Protector (15 sachets) 7002
of creosote in flue Protector (1kg tub) 7025
Sealing flue Fire Cement - 500g tub 2020
pipe joints Fire Cement - 600g cartridge 2021
Re-painting Storm Metallic 2019sm
Protecting your Heat resistant leather gloves 4008
hands
Door sealing rope 16mm White rope seal – 5001
Handy pack
16mm White rope seal – 4096
20m reel
Glass sealing tape
20mmx2mm Black tape seal –
4998
Handy pack
20mmx2mm Black tape seal –
4997
20m reel
Fixing door seal Thermic seal glue – 50ml 5037
Holding Tools Optional tool holder RVAC001
These products, all available from you local Stovax dealer,
along with regular maintenance and use of the correct fuels,
will help you to keep your stove in the best possible
condition.
4.15 When using the stove for the first time again it is best to
burn the fire at a low output for the first day of use. This
will allow the new seals to settle and all new fixing glues
and paint to fully cure. Avoid touching the paint during the
first period of use.
During this time the stove may give off some unpleasant
odours, and we recommend that you keep the room well
ventilated during this period to avoid a build-up of fumes.
If you require help your local Stovax dealer will be able to
carry-out all of your service and maintenance requirements
for a reasonable cost.
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MAINTENANCE and SERVICING
5.1 To maintain efficient combustion the Riva stove is fitted
with a twin baffle system, consisting of upper and lower
baffles
5.2 Allow the stove to cool fully before removing baffle system.
5.3 To remove the baffle, first remove the Log Guard from the
stove to give access to the firebox.
5.4 First remove the Lower Baffle by lifting the front edge to
unhook it from the support bars, then pull the baffle
forward to disengage the rear edge from the location above
air inlet holes. Rotate the baffle to remove from the firebox
through the door opening.
5.5 Second remove the Upper Baffle by pulling forward to
disengage it from the hanging points at the top of the
firebox. Rotate the baffle to remove from the firebox
through the door opening..
5. FITTING AND REMOVAL OF BAFFLES
U
pper baffle
Lower baffle
PR7098
PR7099
Lower baffle