Studio Freestanding Installation User Instructions
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11. General Cleaning
11.1 Clean and inspect the appliance regularly, especially in
periods of heavy use. Regular cleaning and maintenance
will help give many years of safe use.
11.2 Allow appliance to cool thoroughly to avoid risk of
burns.
11.3 Clean regularly, according to level of use.
11.4 Remove the ash completely
(see User Instructions, Section 8).
11.5 Check internal components for damage - grates, bricks,
baffles - and for obvious build up of soot, ash or debris
above the flue baffle(s) (these can be found in the upper
part of the firebox). Use a torch if necessary.
11.6 If there are any signs of a build up of debris above the flue
baffle(s) either:
— Arrange for the chimney to be swept (see User
Instructions, Section 13).
— Remove the baffles and clear the debris
(see Pre-Installation Sections).
11.7 Torefreshpaintednishesatouchupsprayisavailable.
Contact your Stovax retailer quoting the serial number found
on the appliance data badge.
Do not use aerosol sprays near an operating appliance.
12. Cleaning Glass
12.1 Keep the glass clean with correct use of the Airwash system
and good quality fuel.
12.2 Sometimes additional cleaning may be required.
Before undertaking this operation allow appliance to cool
fully. Do not clean hot glass.
12.3 On appliances with printed glass do not use cleaning
agents that have a high alkaline or acidic content, for
example Stovax Gel Cleaner, these are aggressive
cleaning agents designed to be used with heavily
stained clear glass. On printed glass surfaces, use
Stovax Glass Cleaner (Stovax No.4103) which is better
formulated for this application.
12.4 Before applying a cleaning agent remove any dust and
loose soot with a damp cloth.
12.5 Use an appropriate glass cleaner. Apply the cleaning fluid to
a cloth before rubbing onto the glass.
Apply carefully and do not apply excessively. Try to prevent
any run off which could soak into the rope seals around the
edge of the glass.
Soot can also contain acidic particles that can cause
corrosive damage to printed glass.
12.6 Remove dirt with a moist cloth and buff dry.
12.7 Some types of wood can cause a white residue to form
on the glass.
If this occurs it should be cleaned off at least once a
week during periods of heavy usage.
If the liquid cleaning agents recommended do not
remove this residue Stovax offer a dry cleaning pad
which will help remove heavy stains.
12.8 Before relighting the appliance ensure the glass is fully dried.
If the rope seal has absorbed excess cleaning agent it
is advisable to replace the rope as soon as possible to
preserve the printed finish of the glass.
13. Chimney Sweeping
13.1 To 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.
13.2 The chimney, any connecting flue pipe and the appliance
flue ways, if incorporated, must be regularly cleaned.
13.3 Ensure adequate access for cleaning where it is not
possible to sweep through the chimney.
13.4 If the chimney is believed to have previously served an open
fire it 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
order. Your Stovax retailer can advise you on suitable items
for your stove and provide genuine spare parts such as
replacementglass,doorsealingropeandrebricks.View
the extensive range at www.stovax.com by clicking on
Accessories. In addition, an annual service by a competent
engineer is recommended to keep your stove in the best
possible condition.
Care & Maintenance
*Registered on the Competent Persons Scheme (GB
only) see page 38/ INFO (Republic of Ireland).