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, 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 believed 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 |
5039 | Gas lighter |
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4052 | Log basket |
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3042 | Pipe Thermometer |
3048 | Wood sling - for easy carrying of logs |
4027 | Extra long protective gloves |
5038 | Hearthgate - 5 section (for areas 1780x610mm |
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4227 | Ash caddy - 382x102x306mm |
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4228 | Ash caddy - 446x102x306mm |
4229 | Ash caddy - 382x102x459mm |
4230 | Ash caddy - 637x127x408mm |
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4231 | Ash caddy - 306x178x459mm |
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2091 | Ashclean vacuum cleaner attachment |
4232 | Steel brush |
Your retailer can provide genuine spare parts such as replacement glass, door sealing rope and fire bricks 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 controls 50% open to keep the appliance ventilated and stop the
15.3Before
•Remove the baffles
•Clear any debris that may have accumulated
•Check the flue is clear of any blockages
16.Troubleshooting tips
16.1Stove glass blackening: This has four possible causes:
1.Incorrect use of airwash – See Sections 1, 4 and 5 for the correct use of the air controls.
2.Burning unseasoned wood – See Section 3 to identify when wood is ready for burning.
3.Stove operated at too low a temperature - good working temperature is
• Burn with the airwash control fully open for approximately 20 minutes to cure this
The problem may be caused by damping your appliance down overnight.
4.Problems with the flue – in particular insufficient air pull. If the flue is not working efficiently the glass can blacken. A flue which has too much downdraft may be too short or needs lining or has too many bends. This can also cause blackening of your stove glass. Contact the installer or a flue specialist for advice.
16.2Riddling mechanism jamming:
This occurs when fine ash builds up under the riddling mechanism preventing movement. To prevent this:
• Follow a regular cleaning routine for the inside of your appliance
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