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VAIO Operating and installation instructions
9. Maintenance
Cleaning
Maintenance work must only be carried out when the wood-burning stove is cold. Your wood-burning sto-
ve requires a minimum of daily maintenance. It is best to use a vacuum cleaner with a small mouthpiece
and a soft brush to vacuum the outside of the wood-burning stove or clean it with a soft, dry cloth or soft
duster.
You can also dust the wood-burning wood-burning stove with a soft, dry cloth or a soft hand brush. But
remember only to do so when the wood-burning stove is cold. Do not use water, alcohol or any cleaning
agents as this will damage the paint.
The wood-burning stove should undergo a thorough overhaul once a year. It is particularly important to
clean the fire compartment as that is where ash and soot gather. Hinges and locking hooks must be lubri-
cated with spray-on copper grease (heat-resistant up to 1100°C), see figure H. Lift the door by approx. ½
cm and spray the copper grease into the hinge pins.
Maintenance
The wood-burning stove should undergo a thorough inspection at least every two years. The inspection
includes:
• Thorough cleaning of the wood-burning stove.
• Checking the springs in the automatic system and replacing if necessary.
• Checking the gaskets and replacing them if damaged or no longer soft.
• Checking the insulating material and replacing if necessary.
• Checking the design type (only in certain countries).
• Checking the bottom of the combustion compartment.
• Hinges and locking hooks must be lubricated with copper grease (see figure H).
Maintenance must be carried out by a qualified installer. Only use original replacement parts.
Cleanup
To prevent soot or ash from getting into the automatic system when cleaning the chimney, turn the regu-
lating knob to the MIN position. Remove the top smoke plate and the two-part steel baffle plate from the
stove before cleaning (figure F):
• Lift the smoke plate (1) out of the fire compartment.
• Detach both halves of the baffle plate (2) from the hooks (3) under the top plate.
Ash
Emptying the ash pan is very simple. Place a bin bag over the ash pan, tip the contents into the bag and
gently take the ash pan back out of the bag. The ash can be collected with the household waste.
Make sure
that you wait 24 hours after the fire has gone out, as the ashes may still be hot.
Insulation
The effective yet porous insulation of the fire compartment is subject to a certain level of wear and tear,
and can become damaged over time. Initially, this should not have a negative impact on the stove’s effi-
ciency. However, as soon as the insulation is worn down to over half of its original thickness, you should
replace it.
VAIO Automatic (figure G)
Lift the top plate off the stove. Dismantle the rear panel by loosening the two screws. Check the initial
point of the sensor rod when the stove is cold. In the cold condition, the initial point should be approx. 20°
above the horizontal (laser-cut marking).
The rod should move easily and should be slightly springy to the touch in both cold and warm conditions.
When the temperature increases or drops, it should not move more slowly. The sliders should be dry and
clean and should slide easily into each other. The control rods and sliders may be lubricated with WD40
(never use oil).
