13. Maintenance of the stove
Gaskets and vermiculite panels need to be replaced. How often depends on how much you use
your stove. In some cases every year, others every second or third year. Generally, the gaskets
need replacing when it is flattened, and the door no longer fits tightly against the front of the
stove. A new set of gaskets with glue can be purchased from your local dealer.
Vermiculite panels must be replaced when they are worn thin, or when possible cracks are so
wide that you can actually see steel through them. If the panels are not replaced on such
occasions, they lose their power of insulation and heat reflection. Movable and mechanical parts
should be greased once a year with a heat-resisting lubricant (closing mechanisms, hinges etc).
Door
Inspect the seals on the door and ash pan front, and replace if they will not close tightly. If the
glass pane is dirty, clean it gently with a warm wet cloth and a little mild detergent, dipped in ash.
Check that the seam between glass panel and door is completely airtight. If necessary, tighten
any screws holding the inner frame in place - but not too hard, as it could crack the glass. If the
glass is still loose, replace the gasket. It is important to maintain all seals in good condition.
WARNING: DO NOT CLEAN THE GLASS WHEN THE STOVE IS HOT.
Disposal of ashes
Ashes should be placed in a steel container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes
should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled. Other waste shall not be placed in the metal container.
Vermiculite
The heat-reflecting and insulating panels in the firebox of all wood-burning stoves from
Jydepejsen are made of vermiculite. This material in its basic form consists of laminated
minerals, and is supplied by an ISO 9001 certified company. Vermiculite poses no health
hazards. It offers various benefits in terms of heat reflection, insulation and utilization, thereby
helping to provide Jydepejsen stoves with an even higher combustion temperature, improved
degassing of the wood and, consequently, greater efficiency in the stove.
If the vermiculite panels are very worn (less than half thickness), new ones should be ordered.
Contact your dealer, who will be happy to assist you. You can check page 17 to see how the
panels are fitted in the stove.
Cleaning guide
The wood-burning stove (including the chimney and chimney connector) should be thoroughly
checked and cleaned at least once during the course of the heating season. The flue gas outlet
above the flue gas baffle and the stove connector should be inspected in particular. Check the
stove only when it is cold.
Before sweeping of your stove, the baffle plates should be removed. This will allow loose soot
from the chimney to drop into the firebox. See page 19 - instructions on how to change the
vermiculite panels. The air control should be closed to prevent soot and ash spilling into the
room. After sweeping, clean any soot and ash from the vermiculite holders in the firebox. The
baffle plates can then be put back in place.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Do not
use abrasive cleaners when you clean your stove at the in/outside.
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