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7 WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE
All maintenance operations (cleaning, replacements, etc.) should be carried out when the fire is out and
the stove is cold. In addition, do not use any abrasive substances.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO CLEAN AFFECTS SAFETY
7.1 Opening the door
The door must remain closed during operation. The door should be opened only with the stove off and
cooled down to perform maintenance and routine cleaning.
7.2 Ashes cleaning and disposal
Check the ash drawer every two days to see if it needs emptying
The ash collection compartment must be emptied regularly so as to impede combustion residue from
arriving at the brazier support
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid.
The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor 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 conders have been thoroughly cooled
.
CAUTION: ashes keep embers on for a long time!!!
7.3 Brazier cleaning
When the flame becomes a red colour or is weak accompanied by black smoke, it may mean that there
are ash deposits or incrustations which are not allowing correct stove operation and which must be
removed.
Every two days, remove the brazier by simply lifting it from its housing, then clean it of ash and any
incrustations which could have formed, with particular attention to freeing clogged holes using a pointed
tool.
This operation is necessary in particular the first few ignitions, especially when using different quality
pellets. The timing of this operation is determined by the frequency of use and the choice of fuel. It is
advisable to also check the brazier support, emptying it of any ashes.
CAUTION: before igniting the stove, check that the brazier is properly inserted and pushed back
toward
7.4 Ash drawer cleaning
CAUTION: The drawer can be hot, use protective gloves or wait until the stove has
cooled down
