R6 Instruction Handbook

ANNUAL SERVICE
In the interests of safety and efficient
performance it is important that your stove
is serviced on an annual basis in accordance
with the instructions outlined below. The
service should be carried out by a suitably
qualified person such as your original
approved installer, a Hetas or INFO registered
installer, approved chimney sweep (who will
also supply you with a Cleaning Certificate) or
your authorised Hi-Flame dealer.
Your annual service is best undertaken at the
same time as your chimney or flue system is
swept. Ensure that adequate protection from
soot and debris is given to porous materials
such as the fireplace or hearth, as well as floor
coverings and soft furnishings. Wear protective
gloves and a face mask.
Carefully remove, inspect and clean
the following:
• The baffle plate inside the roof of the stove
See page 32 on how to remove this.
• All vermiculite panelling from the sides and
back wall of the firebox as well as from the
fire bed.
• Remove all ash and debris and use a soft
brush to clean the internal bodywork and
vermiculite panels. Handle the vermiculite
panels with care as they may become fragile
with continuous use. Some surface wear is
normal on the panels and these only need
replacing when they are very thin or have
crumbled to reveal the stove bodywork.
• Pay particular attention to any debris build-
up in the flueway area and ensure that this is
completely clear. See page 32.
• Re-fit all the internal parts.
Stove Glass and Door Rope Seal
• Check the glass for chips or cracks and the
glass seal condition and replace if necessary.
Thoroughly clean the stove glass on both
sides. Check that the door seal continues to
make an air-tight seal and replace if necessary.
Ensure that the new rope joint is also in the
middle at the base of the rope seal channel.
Replacement rope should be 12mm diameter.
See pages 33 and 34.
External Bodywork
• All external surfaces should be dusted with
a soft cloth or light brush.
• Examine all paintwork for signs of wear
and re-paint these areas only using the
appropriate heat-resistant aerosol paint.
Warning: do not use the aerosol if the stove is
alight or hot.
• Lightly oil the hinges and door locking
mechanism.
Air Controls
• Lightly oil the air control mechanism from
underneath with a light machine oil spray
being careful to protect any stone or tiled
hearth.
• When standing down at the end of the
heating season the air control should be
left on the open position (slide right) to
allow some movement of air through the
stove which will help avoid condensation
and moisture building up inside the stove
and flue system. This can be closed up to
approximately 50% (slide left) if a nuisance
draught is being caused in the room.
Flue Pipe and External Air Connections
• Check the flue collar and flue pipe for
any crumbling or missing fire cement seals
and where applicable check the external air
ducting. Remove any failed seals and re-seal
using the appropriate heat-resistant sealant.
Important: Spare Parts
• In the interests of safety only use genuine
Hi-Flame replacement parts. See the back cover.
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