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8.5.1. Daily cleaning
The routine cleaning that will have to be done by the user will depend on the amount
of firewood burned, the quality of the wood and the temperature reached in the
recuperator. We recommend that this cleaning be done the day after the use of the
recuperator. In this way, the recuperator will be cold and it is guaranteed that, in the next
ignition, everything will be in perfect condition for its use.
Routine cleaning should include two phases:
➔ Cleaning the glass: You should clean only when it is completely cold, use a suitable
product to clean the glass (consult your supplier or installer), follow the
instructions for use and avoid contact between the product and the insulation cord
and the painted metal parts, as oxidation may occur. The insulation cord is glued,
so you should not wet it with water or cleaning products. If it comes loose, you
should clean the cavity with a fine sandpaper and then glue it again with silicone
at high temperature.
➔ Cleaning of the recuperator: For the combustion air not to find obstruction in its
entrance through the ash grate, the ashes should be removed regularly from the
inside of the chamber and the ash drawer. This operation should always be
performed when the recuperator is cold and wearing gloves that protect from high
temperatures. Remember that the interior of the chamber reaches very high
temperatures and is made of materials that retain a lot of heat, so be sure to give
enough time for the recuperator to cool completely. Also keep in mind that if there
is a large amount of ash, inside these, small isolated embers can remain, which
are able to remain warm for a long time. To perform this cleaning, proceed as
follows:
- Open the door with the help of a tool.
- Remove the ashes inside the chamber. This can be done with the help of
metal cleaning tools designed for this purpose or with an ash vacuum cleaner,
we recommend the vacuum cleaner because it makes the job easier and
cleaner.
- Lift and remove the grille from the base of the combustion chamber. Be
careful, as it is a cast iron piece and is quite heavy.
