MAINTENANCE and SERVICING
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.ANNUAL SERVICE
1.1Before the start of the heating season strip, inspect and clean the appliance as detailed:
•Allow appliance to cool
•Remove all of the following internal parts; baffle, complete grate, and ashpan.
See sections 5 and 6 on how to remove the baffles.
•Sweep the appliance at this point if it is required
•Vacuum clean any remaining ash and debris from the inside of the appliance.
Stovax offer a filter/collection attachment for your vacuum cleaner to protect it from fire ash. Ash Clean (Stovax Part No. 2091).
•Clean the internal surfaces of the appliance using a wire brush and scraper as required
Vacuum and brush the resulting debris from the appliance.
•Clean the grate parts with a wire brush, and check the parts for any damage
•Replace any damaged parts
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•Lightly oil the door catch mechanism and hinge pins
Avoid getting oil onto the door seals and glass.
To refresh painted finishes use Stovax Thermolac paint.
1.2Use genuine Stovax replacement parts to keep your appliance in safe and efficient working order. Your local Stovax dealer can provide you with the parts you require.
This is a list of the maintenance products you may need to use:
Task | Product name | Stovax Code | |
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Preventing build- | Protector (15 sachets) | 7002 | |
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Protector (1kg tub) | 7025 | ||
flue | |||
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Sealing flue pipe | Fire Cement (500g tub) | 2020 | |
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joints | Fire Cement (600g cartridge) | 2021 | |
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| Thermolac Black | 2019 | |
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Thermolac Black | 2057 | ||
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Cleaning matt | Colloidal black (85ml) | 7000 | |
black appliances | |||
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Protecting your | Heat resistant leather gloves | 4008 | |
hands | |||
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These products, all available from your local Stovax dealer, along with regular maintenance and use of the correct fuels, will help you to keep your appliance in the best possible condition.
1.3If you require more information about Stovax group products visit our web site www.stovax.com
1.4Using the appliance for the first time:
•Burn at a low output for the first day of use
This allows the seals, fixing glues and paint to fully cure.
1.5During this time the appliance may give off some unpleasant odours:
• Keep the room well ventilated to avoid a
1.6Your Stovax dealer can carry out service and maintenance.
5.FITTING AND REMOVAL OF BAFFLE
AND GRATE
5.1See Sections 2 and 3, page 16 for the instructions on how to remove the baffles and grate.
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