Stovax Riva Open Log Burning Convector Fireboxes - Manual (Page 10)

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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 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.
13.2 The chimney, any connecting flue pipe and the appliance
flue ways if incorporated, must be regularly cleaned.
13.3 Ensure adequate access to cleaning doors where it is not
possible to sweep through the chimney.
13.4 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.
14. CARE OF STOVE
Stovax has a range of cleaning and maintenance products and
accessories to keep your appliance in good working condition.
Your Stovax retailer can provide full details but here is a brief list of
useful items:
Product Code Description
3047
Extra long matches
5039 Gas lighter
4052 Log basket
3048 Wood sling - for easy carrying of logs
3016 Log tongs
4027 Extra long protective gloves
5038 Hearthgate - 5 section (for areas 1780x610mm
5044 Hearthgate - 7 section (for areas 1780x405mm)
4227 Ash caddy - 382x102x306mm
4228 Ash caddy - 446x102x306mm
4229 Ash caddy - 382x102x459mm
4230 Ash caddy - 637x127x408mm
4231 Ash caddy - 306x178x459mm
2091 Ashclean vacuum cleaner attachment
4232 Steel brush
Your retailer can provide genuine spare parts when required. An
annual service by a competent engineer is recommended to keep
your appliance in best possible condition.
15. SEASONAL USE
15.1 Clean and service the appliance if it is not used during the
warmer periods of the year as detailed in the Maintenance
and Servicing section
15.2 Set the Air Damper control 50% open to keep the
appliance ventilated and stop the build-up of any moisture
inside.
15.3 Before re-lighting the appliance:
• Clear any debris that may have accumulated
• Check the flue is clear of any blockages
16. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
16.1 Appliance is producing tar:
This is identified by:
• A very strong pungent smell shortly after the appliance is
lit and heats up
• Thick, brown and sticky tar oozes from the pipe joints
This is caused by burning damp wood and burning your
appliance at too low a temperature;
• Use well seasoned wood and operate the appliance in the
ideal temperature range
Tar is a major cause of chimney fires - if you experience
problems with tar build up consult a chimney sweep before
continued use of your appliance.
USER INSTRUCTIONS
In the U.K:
* This should be done by a NACS registered (UK only)/
INFO registered (Eire only) chimney sweep, who will issue
you with a certificate.