Olymberyl HF217-SE Baby Gabriel, Instruction Manual

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for signs of deterioration and replace if 
necessary.

2

 Push the baffle plate upwards as far 

as it can go on the left or right hand 
side, whichever is easier. This angle 
should then provide you with enough 
space to enable the baffle to clear 
the retaining ledges on which it was 
located. 

3

 Drop the baffle down at an angle to 

clear the ledges and at the same time 
swing the lower end towards you, 
continuing moving it out of the fire 
chamber. Space will be tight but you 
should still be able to remove it.

4

 Inspect and replace the plate if 

necessary ensuring that any soot and 
debris are removed from the flueway. 

5

 Reverse these instructions to re-fit the 

baffle. Make sure the baffle is securely 
located on all retaining ledges and that 
it makes complete contact with the fire 
chamber back.

• Firebricks 

Regularly inspect the condition of the 
vermiculite firebricks. Please note that 
minor cracks are perfectly normal due 
to the high temperatures created inside 
the stove. If necessary small cracks can 
be repaired using a proprietary heat 
resistant fire cement (your stove dealer 
should be able to advise you). Bricks 
only need replacing if they have  
crumbled or part of the brick has  
broken away revealing the stove  
bodywork. Firebricks are deemed as 
‘consumable’ and are therefore not 
covered under your Warranty. 
To replace a firebrick see right.

• Replacing the Firebricks

Firebricks only need replacing when 
they have become thin or are crumbling 
and / or the cast iron fire chamber walls 
have become exposed. Hairline cracks 
are acceptable and larger cracks can 
be repaired by using a proprietary fire 
cement. 

1

 Make sure the stove is cold and that 

any ash has been removed from the fire 
chamber. Protect any decorative floor 
coverings.

2

 Remove all three of the log retaining 

bars at the front by lifting upwards.

3

 There are two right angle retaining 

clips at the top of the left and right 
hand side firebrick pairs. These have 
a slot on the top which ‘locks’ the 
clips on to the vertical lid retaining 
bars. Slide the clips towards you. This 
should enable you to easily remove the 
firebrick pairs. Please note, occasionally 
the side bricks may need to be eased 
upwards and outwards to lift them clear 
from the base retaining lip on the fire 
grate carrier frame. 

4

 The rear firebrick can then also be 

easily removed. 

5

 At this point it is probably worth 

dropping the baffle plate down to 
remove any build up of soot or other 
debris (see page 34 left).

6

 Replace the firebricks as necessary, 

putting the rear firebrick in place first, 
followed by the side pairs and retaining 
clips. 

• Chimney Cleaning

The Baby Gabriel can be swept through