Peanut Stove manual

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1) A minimum of once per year the flue system should be cleaned/swept by a qualified chimney sweep or suitably
qualified stove installer. The servicing of the appliance can usually be carried out at the same time. Whether the system
needs sweeping more frequently than this will depend on use.
2) Baffle plates should be removed and checked for debris once or twice a year as a minimum depending on use. (see
following diagram for instructions on removal of baffles). Warped/misshapen baffle plates can be a warning sign that
the stove has been over-fired (allowed to excessively heat on one or more occasions).
3) Once removed, brush the baffles using a stiff brush or wire brush to remove any deposits. Clear any debris from the
upper parts of the stove above where the baffles normally sit.
4) Inspect firebricks on both the sides, rear and base for
cracks - (thin cracks in vermiculite are normal and not a fault. Nor are they detrimental to the workings of the stove,
however it is good practice to be aware as any develop and over time if they worsen, they may need replacing).
Vermiculite firebrick material (on the Bignut 5) is delicate so handle with care. Minor cracks can
be patched with fire cement.
5) Vacuum or brush out the inner stove box thoroughly.
6) Visually check that the glass is still making a good seal against its rope on the inside of the door frame and that it’s
retaining clips remain firmly in place to the touch.
7) Check that the door is making a good seal with the body of the stove all around (over time the rope will flatten out
and loose some flexibility - when this happens and when it is no longer sealing fully all the way round, it needs to be
replaced). The rope size used here is a 10mm-Soft type.
8) Blemishes or scratches to the paintwork can be touched up using a suitable high temperature stove paint in
a spray can. Ensure the stove is cool and clean before applying and follow the paint manufacturer’s instructions. Contact
Saltfire Stoves directly if you are unsure which paint to use.
Throughout the season, it is good practice to keep the stove in generally good clean order which will prolong the life of
serviceable components and enhance the experience you have with your fire.
9) NEVER wipe the stove in the early stages (prior to paint fully curing), as the paint will be very soft and will damage
easily.
10) To keep the outer body clean, simply dust over with a clean soft duster when cold.
11) If there are marks which cannot be removed with a duster, use a slightly moistened cloth very gently, but only when
the stove is cool and has not been in use. Then pat dry with absorbent paper towel.
12) Regularly vacuum soot and dust from around the inside of the door and around the glass and rope seals.
13) If glass gets dirty on the inside from soot, clean with liquid ‘stove glass cleaner’ and a soft cloth OR with
an “Atmosfire Dry Wiper”, produced by Schott, (manufacturers of stove glass), and available online. Do this as
soon as possible once the soot appears, but only when the fire is completely cool. Never use newspaper or soot or any
other abrasive or cleaning method on the glass.
Diagram showing how the upper baffle plate is secured:
To Remove for cleaning/ flue access:
1- Lift out front fuel retaining bars
2- (Step 2- Applies only to Bignut-5) Remove bolts securing vermiculite side panels, and gently take out
each panel from the stove
3- Lift up lower baffle with one hand and hold it there
4- With the other hand, lift out the left & right-side cast-iron plates one at a time.