MAINTENANCE and SERVICING
The purpose of the firebricks in the appliance is to increase
thermal mass and to guarantee the longevity of the steel
firebox. Over time the firebricks may become cracked and
crumble away. If so, then they should be replaced soon
after.
To replace the firebricks:
i)
Move any ash away from the base of the bricks.
ii)
Remove the brick retainer(s) and remove the bricks.
iii)
Replace with new bricks, and retainers which hold
the bricks in place.
FS 500 LE & IS 500 LE – Brick Layout
FS 800 LE & IS 800 LE – Brick Layout
The 8mm thick steel baffle helps to retain the heat in the
firebox by lengthening the path of the flame so that they
do not go straight up the flue.
Over time, the baffle will begin to sag a little due to the
excessive heat. This will not affect the way the fire burns.
Eventually the baffle will burn through (5+ years) and if so
will need to be replaced.
To remove the baffle:
i)
Remove any excess ash and coals.
ii)
Remove the brick retainers and bricks from the rear
and sides of the firebox.
iii)
Lift the baffle up at the back enough to clear the rear
support pegs and slide forward so that the baffle can
be lowered at the back.
iv)
Lowering the rear of the baffle will allow the front of
the baffle to slide past the front support pegs on the
sides of the firebox.
v)
Once the baffle has cleared the front support pegs, it
can be removed from the firebox.
vi)
Repeat steps i) to v) in reverse to replace with the
new baffle.
Note: The FS 800 LE and IS 800 LE baffle weighs 14kg, some
strength is required to replace the baffle.
1. REPLACEMENT OF FIREBRICKS
2. REPLACEMENT OF BAFFLE
