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2.8. Cleaning and Care Instructions
CAUTION: Ensure that the appliance is off (including the pilot light) and has
completely cooled (off for at least 2 hours) before carrying out any cleaning or
maintenance.
RCF Advice:
This product may use Components (Coals, Pebbles & Ceramic backs)
containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous
silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to this material may cause irritation to eyes,
skin and respiratory tract.
Therefore during installation and servicing we recommend that you use a HEPA
filtered vacuum to remove any dust and soot accumulated in and around the fire
before and after working on the fire, to ensure that the release of fibres from
these RCF articles is kept to a minimum.
We recommend that you should follow the normal hygiene rules of not smoking,
eating or drinking in the work area.
When replacing Components containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), we
recommend that the replaced items are not broken up, but are sealed within
heavy duty polythene bags, and clearly labelled as RCF waste. RCF waste may
be disposed of in suitably licensed landfill sites.
2.8.1. Cleaning the Fire-Bed and the Imitation Coals/Pebbles
1. Carefully remove all the loose pieces
imitation coals or pebbles from the fuel
bed and brush away any soot or debris
accumulation on them using a soft
brush. Do NOT use vacuum cleaner on
these components.
2. Carefully remove the front and rear
matrices. Any soot or debris on these
pieces can be gently brushed away with
a soft
brush - DO NOT use a vacuum
cleaner. If any of these matrices are
broken they must be replaced.
3. Use a HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner
with a small nozzle to clean the burner
by gently sweeping the nozzle above the
surface of the burner. Ensure that the
small holes on the burner are clear of
any debris.
4. Re-lay the imitation fuel after cleaning, in
accordance with the layout instructions in
this booklet.
5. When satisfactory flame appearance has
been achieved after positioning the coals
or pebbles, they should not be moved
unnecessarily. Constant moving of the
imitation fuels will damage and/or
cause discolouration.
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