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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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1. GENERAL CLEANING
1.1 We would recommend that your Elegance 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
c
lean cloth before re-lighting. Do not leave unit without
d
rying, as this may cause rust.
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 Elegance stove to
cool fully, never attempt to clean hot glass. Any deposits
can then be removed using a soft cloth and Stovax Glass
Cleaner.
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) chimney sweep, to confirm that the
system is clean, structurally sound and free from any
obstructions.
4. ANNUAL SERVICE
4.1 At the end of the heating season it is recommended to
strip, inspect and clean the stove as detailed: -
4.2 Carefully remove all of the following internal parts.
Internal Baffle, Firebricks, Complete grate, Ashpan, and
V
acuum clean any remaining ash and debris from the
inside of the stove.
4.3 Clean the internal, metal, surfaces of the stove a using a
wire brush and scraper as required and vacuum and brush
the resulting debris from the stove.
4.4 Clean the Grate parts with a wire brush, check for any
damage and replace any damaged parts as required.
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.
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.6 Re-fit cleaned internal parts.
4.7 Remove the glass from the door, 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
t
ar 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. 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, glass and
paintwork.
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 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.
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.
4.16 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.
4.17 If you require help, your local Y
eoman dealer will be able
to carryout all of your service and maintenance
requirements for a reasonable cost.