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Reduced or failed cleaning may
cause a failed ignition with conse-
quent damage to the boiler and the
environment (possible emissions of un-
burnt and soot). Do not re-introduce the
pellets that may be present in the brazier
for non-ignition.
Cleaning exchanger (boiler off)
Fouling act as insulation and the thicker they are, the
lower the heat that is transmitted to the water and
to the structure generally. Therefore very important
to perform the cleaning of the tube bundle, said
exchanger also, to prevent the fouling of the same
and prevent clogging and jamming of the cleaning
device. Pull and push quickly for 5-6 times the lever
so that the springs can remove the soot deposited
on the pipes.
Check every 2/3 days
Cleaning the ash collection compartment
Clean and empty the ash tray being careful with
hot ash. The ash must be completely cold for a
vacuum cleaner to be used to remove it. Only if the
ash is completely cold, you can also use a canister
vacuum cleaner suitable for picking up particles of
a certain size.
Cleaning ash and
including the spark plug lead.
Cleaning of stainless steel and satin-finish
surfaces
Normally these surfaces do not need to be treated,
but if they do, avoid cleaning them with abrasive
materials. For surfaces in stainless and satin brushed
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combustion chamber
steel we recommend cleaning with a paper towel or
a clean dry cloth moistened with a detergent based
on non-ionic surfactants (<5%) A spray glass cleaner
may be used.
Avoid contact with skin cleanser
and eyes. In case this happens,
sprinkle with plenty of water and
contact the nearest medial center.
Cleaning of painted pats
Do not clean the painted parts with wet rags when
the unit is in operation or hot to prevent thermal
shock to the paint which may cause it to detach.
Do not use abrasive or aggressive products or
materials. Clean with damp cotton or paper towels.
The silicon paints used by manufacturer possess
technical characteristics that make them resistent
to very high temperatures. There is however a
physical limit (380° C - 400° C) beyond which the
paint begins to fade or (over 450°) to vitrify; it may
then flake and detach from the steel surface. If this
happens, it means that temperatures have been
reached that are far above those at which the unit
should operate properly.
Do not use abrasive materials or
harsh. Clean with damp cotton or
paper towels.
Cleaning the interior baffle / smoke fan
compartment.
Remove the side of the boiler. Now the tube for
the air aspiration is visible. In the lower part there
is a plate; remove this plate to access to the fumes
compartment. Use an ash-aspirator to remove the
residues in the flue gas compartment and carefully
clean the part on your left that gives access to the
final part of the vertical pipe heat exchanger.