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the combustion and performance of the fire.
During combustion,
FIREX 600 turns
white, due to an effect
called PYROLYSIS,
making the flame
clear and shining.
If the combustion is
regulated correctly,
the FIREX 600
interior always
remains clean and white.
The condition of FIREX 600 is therefore a gauge to
understanding whether the combustion is good or not.
FIREX 600 LIGHT - EXCELLENT COMBUSTION
FIREX 600 DARK - POOR COMBUSTION
FIREX 600 does
not require special
maintenance, it only
has to be dusted with
a brush to remove the
ash that is deposited
during combustion.
Abrasive sponges
should not be used as
they could compromise the thickness of the FIREX600
panel.
The tube of the vacuum cleaner should not be used in
direct contact with FIREX 600.
Wet cloths should not be used to clean FIREX 600.
FIREX 600 is resistant to heat but can still break; handle
with care.
FIREX 600 may show a slight abrasion after a few hours
of functioning, this is perfectly normal as the flame
creates microgrooves in the panel without compromising
it.
The duration of FIREX 600 depends only on how
maintenance is carried out.
8.4
Ash Pan (3-5 days)
Monitor the ash level every week. Remember that
different pellet fuels will have different ash contents.
Ash content is a good indication of fuel efficiency and
quality. Refer to “Warnings and Recommendations” for
disposal of ashes. DO NOT PLACE UNBURNED OR
RAW PELLET FUEL IN THE ASH PAN. Vacuum the ash
pan and inside the pedestal.
8.5
Door Glass (3-5 days or as required)
The fire is designed to keep the glass as clean as
possible while the fire is in operation, a flow of air runs
along the surface of the glass keeping ash and dirt away.
However, a greyish patina will form after a few hours. A
poorly performing fire will get brown or black deposits on
the glass.
The glass must be cleaned only when the fire is cold,
using a damp cloth or kitchen paper. Sometimes it is
best to dirty the cloth slightly with ash from the fire itself
to create a slightly abrasive action which will help to
remove stubborn deposits.
The door glass is made of special high temperature
PYROCERAMIC. The use of substitute materials is
prohibited use only official
Ravelli
replacement parts
8.6
Seal & Gaskets (monthly)
Regularly check the condition of the door seals, gaps
or damaged / loose seals may cause a loss of vacuum
in the burn chamber and result in poor combustion. To
repair or replace this, glue the gasket on, using high
temperature fiberglass gasket glue see your local dealer
for details.
8.7
Pellet Hopper (monthly)
The quality of the pellets being used is very important
as this affects the heat output of the fire and the
cleaning requirements. Fuel quality can vary between
manufacture and even between batches from the same
manufactures. If you have an excess of fines (sawdust)
in the bag this builds up in the bottom of the hopper
and can jam the auger over time. We recommend that
once a month you run the fire out of fuel and vacuum
any accumulated fines (sawdust) from the bottom of the
hopper to prevent any issues.
8.8
Fresh Air Intake (yearly or as
required)
Inspect periodically to be sure that it is not clogged with
any foreign materials.
8.9
Flue System (yearly)
The products of combustion will contain small particles
of fly ash. The fly ash will collect in the flue system and
restrict the flow of the flue gases. Incomplete combustion,
such as occurs during start up, shutdown, or incorrect
operation will lead to some soot formation which will
also collect in the exhaust venting system. The exhaust
NOTE:
Do not attempt to light the fire if the glass
is broken.