Olymberyl HF217-SE Baby Gabriel, Instruction Manual

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the stove by simply removing the baffle 
plate – see above. Sweep your chimney 
before installation and then at the end 
of each heating season when you stand 
down your stove. Burning seasoned 
dry wood means that you will probably 
need to sweep every three months. The 
amount of soot deposits removed each 
time is a good indication of how often 
you should sweep and as you begin to 
understand your stove and the wood 
you burn you can adjust the cleaning 
intervals accordingly. If in doubt seek 
the advice of a registered chimney 
sweep who has experience of stoves.

• Cleaning the Glass 

Using damp or ‘green’ unseasoned 
wood, filling with small fuel loads or 
operating the stove at low temperatures 
(slow overnight burning) will reduce 
the effectiveness of the Airwash system 
and cause the glass to stain. Do not 
allow such staining to build up as it 
will become more difficult to remove 
after each firing. When used regularly, a 
proprietary scratch-resistant stove glass 
cleaning gel or spray, which can be 
supplied by your stove dealer, removed 
with a soft cloth, should be sufficient 
to keep the glass in pristine condition. 
Make sure the glass is cold before you 
apply such cleaners, as  
applying a cold solution to hot glass 
could create a thermal shock within the 
glass causing the glass to crack. Also 
make sure that all traces of the cleaning 
fluid have been removed and the glass 
is thoroughly dry as any residue can be 
‘baked’ on causing unsightly smearing.
Read the section on wood fuels and 
burning on pages 14 – 21. 

• Replacing the Glass

Never use your stove if it has cracked 
or missing glass. Your Hi-Flame dealer 
can quickly supply you with a new piece 
of heat resistant glass should you ever 
need it – just let them know the stove 
name and model number. Only use 
heat-resistant glass as this is made to 
withstand temperatures of up to 800ºC.
Remove the screws and glass clamp 
washers from each corner and place 
them in a safe place. Always use the 
correct sized Phillips crosshead  
screwdriver and use releasing oil if the 
screws prove difficult to remove. Be 
careful not to dislodge the ribbon seal. 
If this is damaged or worn replace it 
completely. Loose ribbon can be held in 
place with rope seal glue available from 
your dealer. Lubricate the screws and 
holes and reverse the process, being 
careful not to over-tighten the screws 
and clamps in case you break the glass.

• Maintaining the Paint Finish

Your stove has been finished with heat-
resistant paint (except for enamelled 
models) and is very easy to maintain. 
Regularly remove ash and dust from 
surfaces with a soft cloth or brush. To 
maintain the original paint finish you 
can use traditional ‘stove black’ polish 
which your Hi-Flame dealer can supply. 
Make sure the stove is cold and use 
protective gloves as this type of polish 
can cause deep staining to the skin and  
fingernails. 
Repair worn or scratched surfaces with 
a proprietary heat-resistant spray paint 
made specially for stoves, also  
available from your stove dealer. Never