Cast INA - Fire Rope and Seal Inspection; Exterior Stove Surface Cleaning; Stove Glass Maintenance; Chimney Inspection and Cleaning

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Fire Rope
Check the rope around the door and glass, if rope is becoming detached, replace
with rope approved for this purpose.
Inspect the fireproof door seals where fitted, to ensure there is an effective seal
around the door and re-fix it if loose using stove rope adhesive. If in poor condition it
should be replaced.
Cleaning the stove
Clean the outside of the stove with a soft brush.
Note that if required the flue can be accessed for cleaning from inside the stove.
Stove glass
Clean any glass panels when cool, avoiding abrasive substances which could
scratch the glass and make subsequent cleaning more difficult. Wet logs against a
heated glass, a badly aimed poker or heavy slamming of the doors could crack the
glass panels. The glass will not fracture with heat. Never replace any broken glass
with glass not approved for use with cast iron stoves.
The window glass should remain clean during normal use but it can become
blackened if the stove is being operated with either damp fuels or at a slow burn rate.
The blackening may be dispersed by burning firefly at a much higher temperature, or
it may be cleaned off using specialist glass cleaner.
In the event of the glass being broken,it can be removed by unscrewing the retaining
clips, taking care not to damage the fireproof seal. The replacement glass should be
carefully placed against the seal and the retaining clips re-tensioned. Take care to
tension these evenly or there is a risk of breaking the new glass pane.
Chimney
It is important to have the chimney cleaned at least once a year.
Regular inspection and cleaning of the internal components of the stove can indicate
if the chimney requires more frequent cleaning.
If the stove has been unused for an extended period (during the summer) the
chimney should be checked by a competent person before use.
Note
All parts that are in direct contact with the fire (grate, Baffle, back or side air boxes)
are considered as normal wear parts. Their life will be depend on how vigorously the
stove is operated and they must be inspected and maintained on a regular basis. If