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Purevision LPV Freestanding
Issue 01 02/21
7.4.4
Ceramic Base
Your stove is fitted with a ceramic base for efficient burning of wood. A quantity of ash will need
removing before each burn but the base does not need to be completely cleared and in fact a build
up of wood ash when burning wood will not harm the stove and wood may burn better on thin bed
of ash. Excessive wood ash build up is not recommended and will affect ease of operation and
increase smoke emissions if allowed to build up too thickly.
7.5
Cleaning
Glass:
Despite the advanced air wash system provided, the glass will still need cleaning from time to
time depending on the fuel quality and burning rates used. Never clean glass when the stove is hot.
Use stove glass cleaner or ceramic hob cleaner, which is available from your stove retailer or
supermarket. As an alternative, use a wet cloth with some of the wood ash if burning wood but be
very careful to use very clean ash so as not to scratch the glass. DO NOT use coal ash to clean the
glass.
Outer body:
The outer body simply needs to be dusted or wiped with a clean dry cloth from time to
time. DO NOT use any kind of wet cloth, furniture polish or cleaning agent. Do not paint with
anything other than your stove suppliers recommended paint or paint specifically for stoves.
Inner firebox:
Brush the inside of the firebox clean from time to time to check the integrity of the
plates and liners etc. Check the two primary air holes in the lower firebox back panel are kept clear
of ash. See Maintenance Guide section for instructions on how to remove parts of the stove. It is not
normally necessary to re-paint inside the firebox due to the high temperatures that mean that the
paint does not have much effect before being burnt off. Steel and high-quality cast ceramic liners are
very resilient firebox materials and will give reliable service without major cleaning or work on the
firebox. The ceramic liner boards are very durable but may require replacement from time to time
depending upon fuels and the type of usage experienced. Firebox linings are not covered by
warranty, as they are a wearing consumable part. Cracks
less than 6mm (1/4”) or where the steel
underneath is not visible are not critical and operation can continue as normal.
Baffle:
It is essential to check the top of the baffle for build up of soot and ash regularly when in use
and after a long period of disuse
–
e.g. summer. From time to time remove the baffle if necessary to
ensure that the flue way entrance is clear. Remove any fixings in the front brackets and lift the front
edge of the baffle upwards and forwards to slide the rear edge off its support. Lower the rear edge
and then slide the baffle off its front supports to leave it free for removal. See maintenance section
for further details.
Air Supply
: It is essential to check the air supply grille on the outside of the property if the direct
outside air connection is installed. Regularly brush or vacuum out any debris, cobwebs or similar
materials to ensure that the air supply is not restricted. Ensure the air intake chamber visible
underneath the ash pit section with the stove door open is kept free of excessive ash or debris.
7.6
Fuels
The appliance is fitted with a woodburning base and the appliance has been tested and approved
burning dry, well-seasoned logs. This is the only recommended fuel. For other fuels please contact
the manufacturer for advice.
Note: Warning!- Petroleum coke fuels or household waste must not be burnt on this appliance.
Should any difficulties arise over fuel quality or suitability, consult your local approved fuel
merchant.