USER INSTRUCTIONS
13.CHIMNEY SWEEPING
13.1To maintain safe and efficient use of the appliance the chimney/flue must be inspected and swept at least once a year by a qualified chimney sweep.*
If the appliance is used continuously throughout the year or it is used to burn wood or smokeless fuel, more frequent sweeping is recommended.
The best time to have the chimney swept is at the start of the heating season.
The above applies even if burning smokeless fuels.
13.2The chimney, any connecting flue pipe and the appliance flue ways if incorporated, must be regularly cleaned.
13.3Ensure adequate access to cleaning doors where it is not possible to sweep through the chimney.
13.4If the appliance is believe to have previously served an open fire the chimney must be swept a second time within a month of regular use after installation.
14. Care of stove
Stovax has a range of cleaning and maintenance products and accessories to keep your appliance in good working condition. Your Stovax retailer can provide full details but here is a brief list of useful items:
Product Code | Description |
3047 | Extra long matches |
5039 | Gas lighter |
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4052 | Log basket |
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3048 | Wood sling - for easy carrying of logs |
3016 | Log tongs |
4027 | Extra long protective gloves |
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5038 | Hearthgate - 5 section (for areas 1780x610mm |
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5044 | Hearthgate - 7 section (for areas 1780x405mm) |
4227 | Ash caddy - 382x102x306mm |
4228 | Ash caddy - 446x102x306mm |
4229 | Ash caddy - 382x102x459mm |
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4230 | Ash caddy - 637x127x408mm |
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4231 | Ash caddy - 306x178x459mm |
2091 | Ashclean vacuum cleaner attachment |
4232 | Steel brush |
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Your retailer can provide genuine spare parts when required. An annual service by a competent engineer is recommended to keep your appliance in best possible condition.
15.Seasonal use
15.1Clean and service the appliance if it is not used during the warmer periods of the year as detailed in the Maintenance and Servicing section
15.2Set the Air Damper control 50% open to keep the appliance ventilated and stop the
15.3Before
•Clear any debris that may have accumulated
•Check the flue is clear of any blockages
16.Troubleshooting tips
16.1Appliance is producing tar: This is identified by:
•A very strong pungent smell shortly after the appliance is lit and heats up
•Thick, brown and sticky tar oozes from the pipe joints
This is caused by burning damp wood and burning your appliance at too low a temperature;
•Use well seasoned wood and operate the appliance in the ideal temperature range
Tar is a major cause of chimney fires - if you experience problems with tar build up consult a chimney sweep before continued use of your appliance.
In the U.K:
*This should be done by a NACS registered (UK only)/ INFO registered (Eire only) chimney sweep, who will issue you with a certificate.
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