© EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. Nov 2006
E & OE Instructions Part number IN1141 Ed B
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Maintenance of Tiles
Crackling of tiles surface
Cracks will appear on the surface of tiles giving a crackling appearance, this is not a manufacturing fault but a
natural feature of the tiles surface. Crazing takes place when the top transparent glaze crackles. The crackling of
the glaze happens over time as the transparent glaze expands and contracts with the heat from the stove.
Maintenance of the tiles
To avoid dirt entering the pores created by the cracks they should only be cleaned when cold. Wipe them with a
dry, soft cloth and do not use detergent.
Other Maintenance
The stove must be cleaned of ash and any tarring as often as your use of the stove dictates. All deposits on the
stove interior will insulate the stove body from the fire and will reduce the stove’s efficiency. Flue ways which
become choked will not only reduce the stoves performance but can become a serious health risk if the flue is
not taking away all the gaseous products of combustion. It is important that all the stove seals are replaced when
any signs of wear are apparent or they become degraded and that only parts approved by Hwam/Euroheat are
fitted, these may be obtained from local retailer or directly from Euroheat.
Summer Shut Down
At the end of each heating season the entire installation should be thoroughly cleaned and examined for
soundness, this should include having the flue examined by a registered sweep. The stove interior should be
coated with a moisture repellent such as WD40. All operating mechanisms should be lubricated; this applies
particularly to the door handle mechanism and latching blades. Details of the service procedure are found in the
installation instructions.
Always check for any flue blockage before lighting the stove after a prolonged shut down.
Faulty Operation
If poor fuel and haphazard operating procedures can be ruled out, excess or poor flue draught are the most
likely cause of a badly performing stove. A flue draught manometer will identify these quickly, but the actual
causes of things such as an unreliable flue draught may take some considerable time, even by an experienced
engineer to identify. However, if the stove has never performed correctly, call back the installation engineer. If its
performance has deteriorated, examine the stove and the flue for soot and debris accumulation, ensure the door
and glass seals are sound before contacting the engineer.
The Flue
The installation guide recommends that your chimney is lined and insulated because the efficiency of the stove
allows only the minimum of heat to be lost through the flue. A badly insulated or an oversized flue may cause
problems if humid flue gases cool and form an acidic condensate on the surface of the flue. This may manifest
itself as blackened water appearing beneath the flue pipe or discoloration on the chimney breast. Even if your
flue is correctly lined it is advisable to run your stove at a high setting to thoroughly warm the flue periodically
and ensure it is swept regularly.
National Chimney Sweeps Association
Telephone 01785 811732
For additional chimney information see the installation guide included with the appliance or contact the Solid
Fuel Association (see yellow pages).
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