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Connecting several heating sources to the same chimney
It is possible to connect several units to some chimneys. All applicable regulations must first be consul
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ted, in your building code and with your local chimney sweep.
C
himney fire
In the event of a chimney fire:
Close all dampers in the stove and chimney and immediately call the fire department.
Before using the wood-burning stove again, your local chimney sweep must first inspect the chimney.
Cleaning and Maintaining your Wood-Burning Stove
Warning:
Cleaning and maintenance of your wood-burning stove may only be performed when it is cool.
External Cleaning
The easiest is to vacuum clean the stove on the outside using a small nozzle with soft brush-es. You can
also wipe the stove clean using a dry, soft cloth or a soft duster. But remember only to do it when the stove
is cold! Do not use water, spirit or any other kind of cleaner, as this will damage the lacquer.
Cleaning the Glass Door
Your WIKING wood-burning stove is equipped with a pane-flush system, which reduces the build-up of
soot on the glass. If soot somehow accumulates on the pane, it can be cleaned by wiping the glass with
a moist paper towel dipped in ash. Afterwards, dry with a clean paper towel. You should also ensure that
air gaps in the door frame are free of ash and soot particles. Also ensure that the seals on the stove are
soft and fully intact; if they are not, ”false” air can enter the stove, which makes it more difficult to control
combustion and can in turn cause overheating or soot accumulation. Faulty or worn seals should there-
fore be replaced and can be purchased at your local wood-burning stove dealer.
Emptying the Ash Pan
Important:
Be aware that embers in the ash can remain hot for up to 24 hours after the fire in the stove
has gone out!
The ash pan is most easily emptied by pulling a waste bag over the pan, turning the pan upside down, and
then carefully pulling it up and out of the bag again.
Cleaning the combustion chamber
In order to extend the service lifetime of the wood-burning stove, it should be thoroughly serviced once a
year. First remove ash and soot from the combustion chamber. Carefully remove the vermiculite plates,
one after the other.
In Figure 3 you can see which plates are found
inside the combustion chamber:
1.
Base plate
4. Left side plate
2.
Front plate
5. Smoke deflector (top plate)
3.
Right side plate
6. Rear plate