User instructions, Cleaning glass, Chimney sweeping – Yeoman DEVON 50 User Manual

Page 12: Care of stove, General cleaning

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13. cleanInG Glass

13.1 Keep the glass clean with correct use of the Airwash system

and good quality fuel. Sometimes additional cleaning may be

required. This can be done as follows:

Allow appliance to cool fully. do not clean hot glass.

Use a soft cloth and Stovax Glass Cleaner.

13.2 Before re-lighting the appliance:

Dry the glass fully.

13.3 do not use abrasive cleaner or cleaning pads.

14. cHIMney sWeePInG

14.1 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 or smokeless fuel, more frequent

sweeping is recommended.

The best time to have the chimney swept is at the start of

the heating season.

The above applies even if burning smokeless fuels.

14.2 The chimney, any connecting flue pipe and the appliance

flue ways if incorporated, must be regularly cleaned.

14.3 Ensure adequate access to cleaning doors where it is not

possible to sweep through the chimney.

14.4 If the appliance is believe to have previously served an

open fire the chimney must be swept a second time within

a month of regular use after installation.

15. caRe oF stove

Stovax has a range of cleaning and maintenance products

and accessories to keep your appliance in good working

order. Your Yeoman retailer can advise you on suitable

items for your stove and provide genuine spare parts such

as replacement glass, door sealing rope and firebricks. 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.

12. GeneRal cleanInG

12.1 Clean and inspect the appliance regularly, especially in

periods of heavy use. Regular cleaning and maintenance

will help give many years of safe use.

allow appliance to cool thoroughly to avoid risk of burns.

Clean regularly, according to level of use.

Remove the ash completely (see User Instructions,

Section 7).

Check the internal components for damage (grate,

baffle and log guard). Do not use the appliance

if any parts are broken or damaged. Replace damaged

parts with genuine Stovax replacement parts to keep the

appliance in safe, efficient working order.

Check 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.

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 baffle and clear the debris (see Installation

Instructions, Section 4).

Clean matt black appliances using Stovax Colloidal black

or Stovax Grate Polish.

To refresh painted finishes use Stovax Thermolac paint.

Clean enamel finishes using warm soapy water and a soft

clean cloth.

Wipe dry with a soft clean cloth be fore relighting.

Always dry appliance to avoid rust.

do not use abrasive cleaner or cleaning pads.

Check that the door shuts properly and creates an

effective seal. Leaking door seals prevent the appliance

working properly.

do not use aerosol sprays near an operating

appliance.

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In the U.K.

*

registered with HETAS (GB only) see page 14 /

INFO (Republic of Ireland only)

** This should be done by a HETAS registered chimney

sweep who will issue you with a certificate.

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