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9.5 Inspection of the fireplace
Jøtul recommends that you personally inspect your fireplace
carefully after sweeping/cleaning. Check all visible surfaces for
cracks. Also check that all joints are sealed and that the gaskets
are in the correct position. Any gaskets showing signs of wear or
deformation must be replaced.
Thoroughly clean the gasket grooves, apply ceramic glue (available
from your local Jøtul dealer), and press the gasket well into place.
The joint will dry quickly.
9.6 Exterior maintenance
Painted products may change colour after several years usage. The
surface should be cleaned and brushed free of any loose particles
before new paint is applied.
Enamelled products must only be cleaned with a clean, dry cloth.
Do not use water and soap. Any stains can be removed with a
cleaning fluid (oven cleaner etc.).
10.0 Operational problems -
troubleshooting
Poor draught
• Check the length of the chimney and that it complies with
national laws and regulations. (See also «2.0 Technical data»
and «3.0 Installation» (Chimney and flue pipe) in the instal-
lation manual for information.)
• Make sure that the minimum cross section on the chimney is
according to «2.0 Technical data» in the installation manual.
• Make sure that there is not anything preventing the smoke
gasses from escaping: branches, trees, etc.
• Upon suspicion of excessive/poor draught in the chimney, seek
professional help for measurement and adjustment.
The fire extinguishes after a while
• Make sure that the firewood is sufficiently dry.
• Find out whether there is negative pressure in the house, close
mechanical fans and open a window close to the fireplace.
• Check that the air vent is open.
• Check that the flue outlet is not clogged by soot.
Unusual amount of soot accumulates on the
glass
Some soot will always stick to the glass, but the quantity depends
on:
• Moisture in the fuel.
• The local draught conditions.
• Air vent opening.
Most of the soot will normally burn off when the air vent is opened
all the way and a fire is burning briskly in the fireplace. (See «9.1
Cleaning the glass - good advice».)
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