Ash Removal - Kratki.pl MERLOT AB Serie Manual Del Usuario

Do not use inflammable liquids, grease or other improper agents as a lighting aid. Once the stove has
been lit and in normal operation, the burning parameters may be controlled by means of the primary
air-supply control fitted below the door.
With the primary air control set to the full open position, the greatest volume of air is supplied to the
combustion chamber under the hearth, thanks to which intense fuel burning occurs. The rated values
of the stove are achieved with the primary air control 50% open.
EXTINGUISHING
To extinguish the fire, close the primary air supply completely, which will result in the fuel's burning
out on its own.
When quick flame quenching is necessary, cover the hearth chamber with dry sand or ash. Extingu-
ishing the stove with water is not allowed, as it puts its components at risk of damage.
FREE-STANDING SPACE-HEATER MAINTENANCE
Stove Maintenance
The stove and smoke-duct-maintenance activities consist of ensuring that the guidelines below are
followed. Regular or scheduled stove-maintenance activities involve removing the ash, cleaning the
front glass, cleaning the combustion chamber, and cleaning the chimney flue.
CHIMNEY-FLUE MAINTENANCE
A well-cleaned and maintained chimney provides the basis for correct and safe stove operation. The
user must clean the chimney in accordance with the valid regulations. How often you clean and per-
form the maintenance depends on the chimney insulation and the type of wood used. Using unse-
asoned wood with a humidity above 20%, or softwood, will pose the risk of a chimney fire related to
a thick layer of flammable creosote deposits, which must be removed regularly. Failing to remove the
creosote layer inside the chimney liner causes sealing damage, and also contributes to corrosion build-
-up. Consequently, the regular inspection and maintenance of the stove and its related components
are required.
HEARTH CLEANING
Before and after each heating season, the hearth must be cleaned and checked carefully, as leaving ash
in the ash drawer over a longer time will cause its chemical corrosion. During operation, regular cle-
aning of the firebox-combustion chamber must be performed (how often it needs to be done depends
on the variety and humidity of the wood used). Use a poker, scrapers, a brush, chimney vacuums and
ash separators for cleaning the hearth components.
GLASS CLEANING
The glass gets heated up to high temperatures, so clean it only when the hearth has cooled down.
Clean it using approved agents designed for this purpose only (do not use them to clean the firebox
parts). Do not use any abrasive agents for this purpose, asthis may cause its surface to be scratched.
DOOR/SEALING
The friction surfaces of the door hinges and closing device must be treated with graphite grease from
time to time. Before each heating season the whole stove must be inspected and cleaned. Give special
care to checking the sealing for its integrity, and replace it, if necessary.

ASH REMOVAL

Ash should be removed prior to each time you light the stove. To remove the ash, just empty the ash
container located below the fire grate. Regular hearth-ash removal prevents the ash from spilling out.
Do not allow ash to spill over the barrier. Remove the ash from the stove when it is cold.
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