Maintenance schedule
1. Weekly
A) Remove any ash that may have fallen from the ash pan in the stove under the grate. If this is allowed to
build up it can foul the ash pan which may make closing the ash pan door difficult and allow air to leak into
the stove from the ash pan door seal.
B) Check the operation of the riddle mechanism to ensure that it has not become jammed. If it has become
hard to riddle, remove all ash from the fire bed and ensure that there is no clinker or nails or screws, which
may have been in wood burned, obstructing the movement of the grate.
2. Monthly
A) Visually check the condition of the door rope seals, and if they have become frayed or are coming loose from
their channel they may need replacing.
B) Check that the doors are sealing properly when shut and adjust the handle latches accordingly. See pages
10 and 11.
3. Every 3 Months
A) Remove the top two baffles, see page 12, and remove any soot and debris that may have accumulated
above them. This may have to be done more regularly if wet wood has been burned or poor quality smokeless
fuel or anthracite.
B) Check the operation of the direct draught slide and lubricate if necessary.
C) Check the operation of the thermostatic damper on the rear of the stove, clear any ash that may be fouling
its operation and adjust the gap when the stove is cold. See page 18
4. At the end of the Heating Season (Summer Shut Down)
A) Do all the above in the weekly, monthly and 3 monthly procedure.
B) Clean the inside of the stove of all ash and inspect the internal cast iron parts of the stove and replace if
necessary.
C) Lubricate the door handle shafts with a lubricant such as WD40.
D) Spray the cast iron inside of the stove with a water repellent lubricant such as WD40.
5. At the start of the Heating Season
A) Have the chimney swept and inspected by an approved (NACS) chimney sweep. The chimney may need
sweeping more regularly dependant upon the fuel used and how often the stove is used.
B) Check the door rope seals so as to ensure an air tight seal. See page 9.
C) Check the operation of the riddle mechanism and direct draught slide assembly.
D) Light a small fire and ensure all the smoke is being vented up the chimney.