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After cleaning, carefully reinsert the vermiculite plates, starting with the rear plate.
It is extremely important that the rear plate is positioned so that the holes for secondary air in the vermi
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culite plate fit with the holes in the stove and are not blocked.
Over time, the combustion chamber’s effective yet porous insulation can become worn and damaged.
A crack in the back plate can cause secondary air to become incorrectly distributed in the combustion
chamber, and it should therefore be replaced. Cracks in the other plates will not affect the efficiency of
the wood-burning stove. They should, however, be replaced when worn down to half of their original
thickness.
Surface treatment
It is normally not necessary to treat the wood-burning stove’s surfaces. If the lacquer has been damaged,
you can repair it by using a special senotherm spray, which can be purchased from your local wood-
burning stove dealer.
Chimney sweeping
In order to prevent against the risk of chimney fires, the chimney must be cleaned once a year. The smoke
pipe and smoke chamber above the steel smoke deflector must be cleaned at the same time as the chim
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ney. If the chimney’s height makes cleaning from above impossible, a cleaning hatch must be installed.
Service inspection
WIKING recommends a thorough service inspection every other year, so that your wood-burning stove
will last for many years. The service inspection must be performed by a qualified serviceman, and only
original spare parts should be used.
Among other things, a service inspection includes:
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A thorough cleaning of the stove.
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An adjustment of the handle/door.
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Greasing of the hinges with copper grease.
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Inspection of the heat-insulating plates (the vermiculite set)
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Inspection of the damper beneath the door.
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Inspection of the seals and the replacement of worn parts.
If you have any questions, please consult our FAQ page at www.wiking.com, or contact your local wood-
burning stove dealer.