HWAM Vivaldi - The Door will Not Open

© EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. Nov 2006
E & OE Instructions Part number IN1141 Ed B
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The combustion chamber lining has cracked or broken
The fireproof Skamolex lining in the combustion chamber is made of vermiculite, which is a specially manufactured
material that can withstand very high temperatures and also provides efficient insulation and thereby ensures
the optimum temperature and combustion in the combustion chamber.
The material is porous and cannot withstand knocks or blows.
Cracks are usually caused by a blow to the material with a piece of wood or similar.
This is not detrimental to the insulating effect as long as the stones are still correctly placed in the stove.
The liners should be replaced when they have been worn down to approximately half their original thickness.
After this they will no longer provide proper insulation and can therefore do not ensure the correct combustion
temperature, nor can they protect the stove against the high temperatures in the combustion chamber.
The doors sag/are crooked
When delivered from the factory the doors are always adapted to the individual stove and the closing mechanism
functions perfectly.
The doors will continue to hang as they should with normal use throughout the lifetime of the stove, but if they
are subjected to knocks and/or twisting, or if the handle is pressed down each time the doors are closed, for
example, there may be a risk that they will begin to sag over time.
If this happens the doors can easily be straightened with a “hinge straightener” on the same principle as with
an ordinary door. If you do not feel able to straighten up the doors yourself, your stove distributor will be able to
help you.
Great care should be taken when straightening hinges, as excessive force may cause them to break.
The door will not open
If the door cannot be opened, this will normally be due to the heat of and tension in the material.
Wait until the stove is cold and try again.
In very rare cases the closing mechanism on the door may have broken.
This will make it necessary to obtain the help of your stove distributor.
Rust
The stove will not rust if it is correctly installed and connected. When the inside of a stove rusts this is often
due to the fact that it is exposed to dampness from the chimney when not in use during periods of warm wet
weather.
To minimise this risk, the stove can be lit during these periods to ensure that it is thoroughly dry inside. In some
properties, where the temperature is often low indoors during the winter, the temperature in the combustion
chamber can become so low that water from the stationary air will condense on the metal surface of the stove.
This water may lead to a rust attack.
To avoid this we recommend ensuring there is a draught through the stove, possibly by allowing the air supply
to the stove to remain slightly open during the winter. The metal surfaces within the stove can also be sprayed
with “WD40” or a similar water repellent to protect them from the effects of moisture.
If the outside of the stove rusts, this will generally be because it has been stored in damp surroundings for a
longer period of time and water has been able to form on its surface.
If this does occur, it is possible to order a spray paint to match the colour of the stove.
Order product number HW99-0043BL for black surfaces, and HW99-0043GRY for grey surfaces.