Your Kent Outdoor Fire features steel using moderate grade stainless steel and mild steel
components. All steel including stainless steel require a level of care and protection to
retain their appearance. No steel is immune to corrosion and neither are they maintenance
free. Contrary to popular public perception, even the highest marine grade stainless steel
requires frequent cleaning with fresh clean water to avoid oxidation and other corrosion.
Any steel product left out in the elements for extended periods require cleaning and care
to maintain its quality appearance. Without adequate care it is realistic to expect that
the re will show signs of corrosion. All Steel will rust if not looked after.
After assembly, we recommend that the owners apply a thin layer of olive oil with a clean
rag to all exposed steel areas. This should be polished in and buffed off with another
clean rag to a non-oily nish. This will protect your steel re from the elements and needs
to be repeated a few times a year. The olive oil layer also makes later polishing and
cleaning easier. The environment and how often the re is used will also determine how
frequently it will be necessary to reapply to ensure your outdoor re stays looking great.
All Kent wood res are nished in high temperature paint. If marks or scratches occur, it
can be easily touched up using stove paint. Any rust or other stubborn marks that may
appear can be removed with the help of steel wool and hot soapy water and re-painted
if necessary. The inside of the re box generally only needs to be cleaned with a soft
brush. If the re is left for long periods between res or at the end of each season, spray
the inside with high temperature stove bright paint to help protect the steel. Touch-up
cans are available from your Kent stockist. This will also extend the life of the re.
Note: The re is not warranted from rust. When the re is not in use it is recommended that
the stainless steel cover is tted at all times. This will assist in protecting the re box.
MAINTENANCE
Important notes
Care should be taken the re never encounters rapid cooling as the sudden changing
temperature could cause the steel re box construction to buckle or warp.
• This re is for outdoor use only.
• Minimum clearance to combustibles; Sides 1000mm, Rear 300mm, Front 1000mm
Above = unobstructed.
• Never leave a lit re unattended.
• Do not over load your re.
• Never leave wet ashes in the base of the re place.
• Keep some means of extinguishing the re handy. A hose, re extinguisher or even a
bucket of sand.
• Do not place articles on or against this appliance.
• Children should be closely supervised when they are in the area of this appliance.
• Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation.
• A ue sweep is recommended annually.
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