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10.3 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
10.3.1 Maintenance of flue manifold
Open the door and remove, in this order, the back
wall (A), the side walls (B) and the upper deflector
(C) (paragraph “Adjusting the bypass valve”).
Remove the flue manifold cap (A) (Fig. 10.4).
Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
Use a flexible brush to clean the pipes in the
combustion chamber (Fig. 10.5).
Remove any residues that fall in the flue manifold
using an ash vacuum.
Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
10.3.2 Maintenance of the smoke system
To be carried out at least once a year, or every 4000
kg of fuel burned (as specified in the product
standard), by contacting specialist personnel
If there are horizontal sections, it is necessary to
check and remove any deposits of ash and soot
before they obstruct the passage of fumes.
The incrustations inside the flue affect the
optimum forced draught. When they reach a
thickness of 5-6 mm, with high temperatures
and sparks, they can ignite with easily imaginable
consequences both for the flue and for the house.
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Fig. 10.4
Fig. 10.5
10.3.3 Appliance maintenance
To be carried out at least once a year, or every
time the appliance signals maintenance request.
During the maintenance operation, the
technician must:
• clean the flue gas transit area thoroughly and
completely;
• check the adjustment of the bypass valve;
• check the condition and tightness of all the
seals;
• check the condition of all internal components
and make sure they are clean;
• make sure the flue gas outlet connection is
sealed and clean;
• check the correct operation of the appliance.
