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This guide covers servicing the vast majority of Ecosy+ stoves including most Purefire, Hampton, Snug, and Panoramic stove models.
Taking the Door Off
On current models, in the bottom inside corner of the open door, there's a small bolt. Using a small allen key unscrew this until it comes out all the way, and keep it to the side for now. Using a flathead screwdriver, hook it under the door pin and it should lift out. You may need to give it a wiggle. The bottom pin is now out, and the door will then pull away. Hold the door firmly, as they can be quite heavy, and pull gently away from the stove. The door should drop down and you can lift it away. Make sure the top pin doesn’t fall out, as it will need to be in place when you put the door back on.
Replacing the Glass
If you're changing the glass, just lay the door down on it’s back on a piece of cardboard. Undo each of the little screws holding the glass in place which have a felt tab underneath to keep the pressure off, take the pane of glass out and pop the new pane of glass in. Make sure the new pane of glass isn't catching on anything, it's nicely set on the rope, and the rope seal is all in place. Screw the bolts back in and pinch the metal tabs closed. Be careful not to over-tighten the screws, as the glass may eventually crack under the pressure.
We sell replacement glass for the majority of our units. If we don’t have the glass you need in stock for any reason, if the glass you need is square, many companies online will cut a pane to size for you.
Removing the stove door
Replacing the glass
Replacing the Fire Rope
If you are replacing the fire rope, take the old rope off and scrape out all the excess glue from the stove door. Then, re-apply the glue in the chamber and gently press the rope down and let it dry, and tape off the ends so they don't fray.
We sell everything you need to replace your fire rope in our fire rope kits, which include glue, 10mm fire rope, 6mm fire rope for the glass, and tabs for protecting the glass from the metal clasps.
Metal clasps holding glass in place
Replacing the fire rope
Servicing Fire Bricks
It's worth noting that if you have a split fire brick, they don't need replacing, they're still doing their job of protecting the stove. It’s a common misconception that a cracked fire brick needs to be replaced immediately - this is not the case. However, if they're fully broken or corroded away, you'll need to replace them. Start by removing the log retaining bars. You can simply lift them up and angle them so that they can be removed from the inside of the stove. The log retaining bars are replaceable parts, and if you do need to replace them in the future, they're available. Once those pieces have been removed, you can simply reach in and take out the boards that you want to replace.
Removing log retaining bars
Removing the second set of log retaining bars
Fire bricks are made of vermiculite and can break easily if knocked, but they are fully heat-resistant and do an excellent job of protecting your stove. If you need to replace them, we have the majority in stock, cut to size. If you ever need to cut them yourself, you can buy vermiculite boards online and use your existing pieces as a template to cut them down with a wood saw or jigsaw very easily. If you’re unable to do this for any reason and we don’t have fire bricks in the sizes you need, get in touch with us and we would be happy to cut them for you.
Typically, you will find that the base brick will break the quickest, especially in a wood burning stove, because they take the brunt of abuse from the heat of the fire. The best way to prevent them from breaking is to always leave a bed of ash in place. You should never actually know that your base brick is broken because there should be a nice layer of ash on there at all times.
Removing side fire brick
Be cautious when handling vermiculite bricks as they are fragile
Removing the Baffle Plate
When you need to clean the chimney you will need to remove the baffle plate to access it. To remove the baffle first you’ll need to take out the fire bricks at of the back of the stove, which will just slot out. You might want to wear a pair of gloves when you do this. Unscrew the two 10mm screws and nuts on either side. Remove the nuts and the washers and leave them to the side. Now you should be able to remove the baffle by guiding it towards you until it drops down and you can pull it out. We always recommend re-greasing the screws with a small amount of copper grease to make it easier to remove the baffle in the future.
Removing the nuts and washers holding the baffle plate onto the threads
Check the flat fire rope on the baffle is in good condition
Sometimes, when you undo the nuts and remove the baffle, you might take the thread screws as well. Not to worry, just make sure to put the threads in first when you put the baffle back in place.
It's worth noting that on many models there's a little welded-in hook on the inside roof of the stove on either side. When reassembling your stove after removing the baffle, you will first need to hook it above those, and then push it back onto the threads. If it's below the hooks, it will still bolt up, but you will struggle to get the side bricks back in.
The baffle plate is sealed with a standard flat fire rope with adhesive backing. When putting the baffle plate back, you always need to make sure the seal is properly in place, otherwise the air gets lost around the stove and it won't work properly. A correctly sealed baffle directs the air coming in from the back through the holes in the baffle. If the rope seal has come off or is damaged, it needs to be replaced. The fire rope used for the baffle plate comes in our fire rope kits, but the type of rope needed should be easy to find anywhere online.
If you haven’t found the advice you’re looking for, you need any help with the steps above, or you have any other questions or concerns about servicing your stove please don't hesitate to call us on 01256 889 397 or email us at [email protected].
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