Maintenance - HITZE ALBERO Serie Bedienungs- Und Montageanweisung

6. MAINTENANCE

To ensure safe and problem-free operation of the appliance, observe the following
guidelines:
• perform periodic maintenance tasks in a timely manner – have the fireplace inspected by
a specialized servicing company at least once a year;
• keep the following components clean: glass pane, combustion chamber with the ash pan
and the chimney duct;
• systematically empty the ash pan - left ash can lead to corrosion of the ash pan;
• make sure that the combustion chamber is cleaned and serviced with a frequency which
is appropriate for a given type of fuel;
• make sure that steel or cast-iron elements inside the insert are cleaned with appropriate
tools such as: brush, scraper and poker; use protective gloves;
• any maintenance activities may be only performed after the fire has been extinguished
and the fireplace has cooled down;
• clean the ceramic glass pane of the insert with a kitchen paper (paper towel). It should
be moistened with water and then collected with a bit of clean ash from the inside of the
grate, avoiding direct contact with steel elements and cast-iron devices. By rubbing the
glass with so prepared moistened paper, we can effectively dissolve the tarnish - so that it
can be wiped with a dry paper towel. All agents used to clean the glass must not contain
abrasive materials causing its damage (scratching);
• at least twice a year, carry out the cleaning of chimney ducts, documented in the Warranty
Card, by an authorized chimney sweeper;
• clean the interior of the fireplace, check the supply and exhaust gas outlet;
• replace all gaskets after each heating season.
To ensure an efficient burning process in the hearth of the fireplace insert, the combustion
chamber, the grate, the flue and combustion gas ducts must be cleaned periodically.
Component
The convection surfaces of the
fireplace insert and the pipes
connecting it with the chimney
duct – cleaning
Combustion gas duct, chimney
- checking if the chimney is
not obstructed and that the
combustion gas installation is
in a good condition
Front glass pane
Grate and internal components
of the insert
Maintenance of the combustion
gas throttle - replacement of
the gaskets of the glass pane
and of the hearth door
Frequency
As needed, but not less frequ-
ently than once a year or after a
prolonged shutdown period
At least twice a year, after the
heating season and after a
prolonged shutdown period
As needed
As needed
At least once a year, after the
heating season or as needed,
depending on the degree of
wear and tear
Tools and resources
A brush made from a resilient
material, vacuum cleaner,
fireplace cleaning products.
Specialist chimney sweep
company
Cooled - moistened paper
towel with a bit of clean ash,
no abrasive materials causing
its damage
Vacuum cleaner, fireplace
cleaning products
Servicing company authorized
by the manufacturer
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