Stovax RVF40AVH - Manual (Page 9)

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MAINTENANCE and SERVICING
1.1 We would recommend that your Riva stove be cleaned fully
on a regular basis, according to the level of use. Attention
should be given to cleaning the baffle system, flueways and
removing ash. Regular cleaning and preventive maintenance
will help give many years of safe use.
1.2 The external paintwork may be cleaned using warm soapy
water and a soft clean cloth. Wipe dry with a soft clean
cloth before re-lighting. Do not leave unit without drying, as
this may cause rust.
2.1 While the correct use of the Airwash system, and good
quality fuel, will generally keep the glass clean when the
appliance is used you may sometimes need to clean the
glass.
2.2 This can be done as follows. Allow the Riva stove to cool
fully, never attempt to clean hot glass. Any deposits can be
removed using a soft cloth and Stovax Glass Cleaner.
2.3 Before re-lighting the appliance, dry the glass fully.
2.4 Do not use abrasive cleaner or cleaning pads.
3.1 We would recommend that to maintain the safe and
efficient use of the appliance the flue / chimney is inspected
and swept at least once a year, by a competent person.
At the end of the heating season it is recommended to strip,
inspect and clean the stove as detailed: -
4.1 Carefully remove all of the following internal parts. 2
Internal Baffles, Firebricks, Complete grate (2 parts), and
Ashpan. See sections 5 and 6 for the instructions on how to
remove the baffles and firebricks.
4.2 Vacuum clean any remaining ash and debris from the inside
of the stove
4.3 Clean the internal surfaces of the stove a using a wire brush
and scraper as required. Vacuum and brush the resulting
debris from the stove.
4. ANNUAL SERVICE
3. CHIMNEY SWEEPING
2. CLEANING GLASS
1. GENERAL CLEANING
4.4 Clean the Baffle and Grate parts with a wire brush, and
check the parts for any damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
4.5 Check and clean, with a soft brush the Firebricks. Replace
any broken bricks. It is normal for some surface damage to
occur during use.
4.6 Re-fit cleaned internal parts.
4.7 Remove the glass from the door, see section 7, and discard
all old rope seals.
4.8 Remove the door rope seal from the outer edge of the door
clean the old glue from the door sealing rope grove.
4.9 Clean the door glass using Stovax Stove Glass Cleaner and a
soft cloth, do not use abrasive cleaners to remove tar or
soot deposits from the glass.
4.10 Replace the glass edge seal with new and re-fit the glass
into place in the door.
4.11 Fit new door rope seal, gluing it in place with Stovax
Thermic Seal Rope Adhesive. When fitting new door seals
we recommend closing the stove door and leaving for at
least 12 hours before using. This allows the adhesive to fully
bond to the seal before use.
4.12 Lightly oil the door catch mechanism and hinge pins. Avoid
getting oil on to the door seals and glass.
4.13 To refresh painted finishes it is possible to re-paint using
Stovax Thermolac Stove Paint. Stainless steel trim parts may
be cleaned using Stovax Stainless Steel Cleaner.
4.14 We recommend that only genuine Stovax replacement parts
are use to keep your appliance in safe and efficient working
order. Your local Stovax dealer will be able to provide you
with the genuine parts you require.