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Installation and operation manual - Atlas woodburning cookstove
ENGLISH
5. Cookstove Maintenance
This cookstove will give many years of reliable service if used and maintained properly. Some of
the internal components of the firebox, such as vermiculite and baffle will wear over time under
intense heat. Defective parts should always be replaced with original parts. Firing each load
hot to begin a cycle will not cause premature deterioration of the cookstove. However, letting
the cookstove run with the air intake fully open for the entire burn cycles can cause damage
over time. The hotter the cookstove becomes throughout burn cycles, the more quickly its
components will deteriorate. For this reason, the cookstove should never be left unattended
while a new load is being fired hot.
5.1 Cleaning and Painting the Cookstove
Painted surfaces can be wiped down with a soft, dry cloth. If the paint is scratched or damaged,
it is possible to repaint it with a heat-resistant paint. Do not clean or paint the cookstove
when it is hot. Before painting, the surface should be sanded lightly with sandpaper and then
wiped off to remove dust. Apply two thin layers of paint. For best results, use the original paint,
available in aerosol cans.
It is very important not to wet the wood burner with window-cleaner, water or special cleaning
products. Heatproof paint is not waterproof.
5.2 Vermiculite Slabs and Baffle
Before installing the slabs and the baffle, ensure that none are broken or damaged in any way,
and replace the damaged ones. Check for damage at least annually and replace any broken or
damaged ones with new ones.
5.3 Combustion Chamber
The cookstove cleaning frequency depends on the type and quality of combustible used. A high
humidity rate, ashes, soot, or chemical components in the wood could increase the number of
cleanings necessary. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the combustible used.
To get the maximum performance from the cookstove, ashes should be removed regulary. The
use of a personal, central, or commercial vacuum cleaner to clean up the cookstove is not
recommended. Ash particles can damage the vacuum engine. Furthermore, hot ashes could
ignite the content of the vacuum. The use of a specialized ash vacuum is highly recommended.
The ashes must be stored in a metallic container with a waterproof lid. This closed container
should be put on a noncombustible surface, away from any flammable material. If the ashes are
meant to be buried or locally dispersed, they should be kept in a closed container until they are
completely cold.
5.4 Grills and Trays
Clean trays like regular dishes. Clean grills with a brush and soft soap.
5.5 Glass Maintenance
Do not clean the glass when the cookstove is hot. To clean the glass, first spray the cleaning
product on a cloth and then proceed to clean the glass only, without wetting the rest of the door.
Window-cleaners and special products often contain chemicals that attack the paint and the
ceramic fibre seals and cause oxidation of the metal parts.
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