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INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL
Chapter 7
page 27
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Never clean the refractory material with a damp cloth
or anything else, as it may be stained.
Use a dry paintbrush if necessary to remove heavy
soot build-up.
If the Alutec does not whiten, it is not to be
considered as a defect in light of the warnings and
instructions above.
6.1.4. Cleaning the upper deflector (Calorite)
This does not require particular care. With prolonged use, however, the
effective but porous material of which the deflector inside the firebox is
made can wear out or become damaged. It should be replaced if it
becomes damaged or if it cracks.
6.1.5. Cleaning of painted parts
Do not clean the painted parts with wet rags when the unit is in
operation or hot in order to prevent thermal shock to the paint which
may cause it to detach. Do not use abrasive or aggressive products or
materials. Clean with damp cotton or paper towels.
The silicone paints used to paint products have top quality
technical properties that make them resistant to very high
temperatures.
There is however a physical limit (380°-400°) beyond which
the paint begins to fade or (over 450°) to vitrify; it may then
flake and detach from the steel surface. If these effects are
noticed, this means temperatures have been reached that
are well above those at which the product should properly
operate. Therefore, you should use the amount of fuel
specified in the technical tables.
6.2. CLEANING TO BE DEALT WITH BY SPECIALIZED
TECHNICIAN
6.2.1. Cleaning flue pipe
Mechanical cleaning of the flue pipe is recommended at least once a
year. Excessive deposits of un-burnt solid material can cause problems
with the evacuation of smoke, and gives rise to a risk of chimney fires.
To access the appliance's flue pipe for cleaning, remove the smoke
deflectors.
WARNING!
The frequency with which the product is cleaned
should be determined based on the amount of use of
the product, the quality of the fuel and the type of
installation.
You should have your chimney flue cleaned and
repaired at least once yearly (typical) by a fully
qualified chimney sweep. Any required maintenance
to product installation or flue should be carried out
during flue cleaning.