MAINTENANCE and SERVICING
MAINTENANCE and SERVICING
1.GENERAL CLEANING
1.1We 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.
1.2The external paintwork may be cleaned using warm soapy water and a soft clean cloth. Wipe dry with a soft clean cloth before
2.CLEANING GLASS
2.1While 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.
2.2This 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.
2.3Alternatively, 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.
2.4Before
2.5Do not use abrasive cleaner or cleaning pads.
3.CHIMNEY SWEEPING
3.1We 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.
4. ANNUAL SERVICE
At the end of the heating season it is recommended to strip, inspect and clean the stove as detailed: -
4.1Carefully 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.
4.2Vacuum clean any remaining ash and debris from the inside of the stove
4.3Clean the internal surfaces of the stove a using a wire brush and scraper as required. Vacuum and brush the resulting debris from the stove.
4.4Clean the Baffle and Grate parts with a wire brush, and check the parts for any damage. Replace any damaged parts.
4.5Check 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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4.7Remove the glass from the door, see section 7, and discard all old rope seals.
4.8Remove the door rope seal from the outer edge of the door clean the old glue from the door sealing rope grove.
4.9Clean 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.
4.10Replace the glass edge seal with new and
4.11Fit 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.
4.12Lightly oil the door catch mechanism and hinge pins. Avoid getting oil on to the door seals and glass.
4.13To refresh painted finishes it is possible to
4.14We 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 |
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Glass cleaning | Stove glass cleaner 500ml – | 4111 |
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| spray on | 4130 |
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Preventing | Protector (15 sachets) | 7002 |
of creosote in flue | Protector (1kg tub) | 7025 |
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Sealing flue | Fire Cement - 500g tub | 2020 |
pipe joints | Fire Cement - 600g cartridge | 2021 |
Storm Metallic | 2019sm | |
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Protecting your | Heat resistant leather gloves | 4008 |
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Door sealing rope | 16mm White rope seal – | 5001 |
| Handy pack |
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| 16mm White rope seal – | 4096 |
| 20m reel |
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Glass sealing tape | 20mm x 2mm Black tape seal – | 4998 |
| Handy pack |
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| 20mm x 2mm Black tape seal – | 4997 |
| 20m reel |
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Fixing door seal | Thermic seal glue – 50ml | 5037 |
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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.
4.15When 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
If you require help your local Stovax dealer will be able to
5.FITTING AND REMOVAL OF BAFFLES
5.1To maintain efficient combustion the Riva stove is fitted with a twin baffle system, consisting of upper and lower baffles
Upper baffle
Lower baffle
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5.2Allow the stove to cool fully before removing baffle system.
5.3To remove the baffle, first remove the Log Guard from the stove to give access to the firebox.
5.4First 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.
Lower baffle
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5.5Second 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..
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