SERVICING & MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

Note: Use only genuine Aarrow Fires touch-up

 

spray as some paints interact. This could ruin the

INTERNAL SURFACES

finish and invalidate the guarantee.

 

IMPORTANT -

DOOR GLASS

Under some circumstances soot can quickly build

The door glass should remain clear during normal

up on the throat plate and adjacent areas. The throat

daytime burning. However under certain conditions-such

plate should be removed and checked monthly, and

as burning at a low rate with damp wood, or overnight

any debris stripped off. Similarly, clean the upper

burning, the glass may become somewhat blackened. To

surface of the firebox. Refer to page 16 for instruc-

remedy this, operate the appliance at a fast rate.

tions on the throat plate removal / inspections.

Alternatively when the stove is cold open the door and

 

OUTER FINISH

clean the inside face of the glass with a damp cloth or

with glass cleaner (available from fire stockists).Apiece

The outside finish of the appliance is a durable high

of cloth moistened with vinegar and dipped in wood ash

temperature paint. It is best cleaned by brushing

- not coal ash - will provide a good soft scourer to

down with a clean shoe brush. Do not allow

remove the soot without scratching the glass.

moisture to remain on the appliance whilst cold or

 

surface rust may form.

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

The high temperature paint should not require attention for some time, depending on use. The hotter the fire burns the sooner repainting will be necessary. Aerosol tins of paint are available for complete refurbishing. Before repainting make sure that the fire is out and is cold.

•Remove the door glass.

•Lightly wire brush, or rub with wire wool, the body of the appliance to remove any loose paint powder.

•Mask or remove items such as brass work.

•Any adjacent brickwork, mantelpiece, hearth, etc., should be carefully masked for quite a distance around the appliance. (this precaution is to prevent discolouration of the surrounding brick work, wallpaper etc).

Re-spray in a well-ventilated area - avoid breathing the vapour. Refer to safety instructions on paint cans.

•When the paint is dry refit door glass and any other parts previously removed.

•Leave the appliance for eight hours before re-lighting.

•Burn slowly for the first four hours, then build up heat gradually to cure the paint.

Sweeping should be carried out with an appropriate sized bristle brush and rods to suit chimney size and type.As with all appliances regular sweeping of the flue is essential to avoid the danger of blockage and the escape of poisonous fumes. Access for cleaning should also be incorporated in the chimney (e.g. soot door or access through register plate).

Any existing chimney should be swept prior to installation of the appliance, and swept again a second time within one month of regular use after installation to establish frequency of sweeping required. This should be done by a competent person such as a NACS chimney engineer who will provide a Certificate of Chimney Sweeping.

Sweep the whole flue way, including the outlet, at least twice per burning season. It is important that the flue ways, flue pipe and chimney be cleaned prior to lighting the fire after a prolonged shut-down period.

If any damage or doubt over the flue or chimney exists, DO NOT use the appliance until the chimney and connector have been inspected and any damaged parts repaired or replaced. This should be done by a competent person such as a HETAS registered engineer.

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