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Using the exhaust socket on the rear (not
available for all models)
Some models of stove can be connected to the
chimney via the exhaust socket on the rear. The
appropriate instructions are enclosed separately
with these models.
Igniting and heating
First place 2 or 3 split logs (around 1.5 to 2.0 kg) on
the bottom of the firebox or grate. On top of these
logs, place uncoated paper, cardboard or a fire-
lighter, and then add brushwood, small pieces of
firewood or briquette pieces. All available air control
dampers should be opened as far as possible. After
igniting, close the firebox door. The air control damp-
ers should then be set, in accordance with the spec-
ifications on the supplied device datasheet.
Remember that the entire stove housing and also
the control dampers for the air supply will get
very hot! Always use appropriate gloves!
Adding fuel
A great influence on the cleanliness of the window is,
alongside the use of suitable fuel and sufficient chim-
ney draught, the way in which the stove is used. In
this conjunction, we recommend adding fuel in a sin-
gle layer and using the largest possible pieces
(around 30 cm) in order to fill the full width of the fire-
box. Briquettes should be positioned in the firebox in
such a way that they create a layer (around 5 to 10
mm gap between briquettes).
Caution! Further fuel should only be placed on the
basic embers (no flame left).
Before opening the firebox door, close all air control
dampers (see device datasheet) fully in order to pre-
vent smoke from exiting the combustion chamber
into the living room. After adding fuel, close the fire-
box door again. Then, immediately open all air con-
trol dampers as far as they will go to reduce the time
needed to ignite the fuel as much as possible. As
soon as the fuel is burning in a lively manner, slowly
change the control setting back to the setting
described on the enclosed unit datasheet(when
burning split logs, first close the primary air control
damper I, see the device datasheet). If the fuel used
is the incorrect type or too damp, the deposits in the
chimney may cause a chimney fire. In this case,
close all air intakes to the stove and inform the fire
services. After the chimney fire has burned out, the
chimney must be checked by a professional for
cracks and leaks.
Never douse a fire or embers using water! You may,
among other things, damage the stove and, in partic-
ular, the glass!
Operating in the seasonal transition period
In the seasonal transition period or when the exterior
temperatures are higher, a sudden increase in tem-
perature may, under certain circumstances, result in
problems with the chimney draught (stove draught)
which means that the exhausted smoke is not drawn
off fully. For this reason, during the transition period,
the stove should only be operated with a very small
amount of fuel in order to be able to improve the
combustion and draught situation by opening the air
control dampers. The existing fuel then burns off
faster with flames and thus stabilises the chimney
draught. To prevent resistances in the embers, the
ash should be removed frequently.
Emptying the ashes
After burning for a long and at least once a day, the
ash should be encouraged through the grate with the
help of a poker into the ash pan and the ash pan
should be emptied. This is best carried out in the
morning after heating overnight when the embers
and the stove are in a relatively cold state. Make sure
that the ash pan is emptied when it is approximately
half full to ensure that the pile of ash does not get too
close to the grate. If the grate is trapped in the pile of
ash, it is possible that it may overheat and become
damaged since no air can be fed to it to cool it down.
Ash deposits under the heating gas baffle can best
be removed with a suitable ash vacuum. For some
models, the upper heating gas baffle must be
pushed forwards to do this. This must then always
be pushed back into the original position on the rear
wall of the stove after you have finished cleaning. For
models with exchangeable exhaust sockets it may
be necessary to also open up the closed smoke flue
connections and to clean from this position as well.
Caution:
Before emptying the ashes, always check to ensure
that there are no residual embers in the ashes. Even
if the ash is cold, there may still be embers in it which
could lead to a fire in the waste bin. Wood ash can
be used as a fertilizer.
Emission limitation
The stove is designed for burning low-smoke fuels.
In accordance with the German laws on emissions
the following may, for example, not be burned:
• Damp wood or wood that has been treated with
wood protection,
• Finely shredded wood,
• Paper and cardboard (except for lighting pur-
poses),
• Bark or plywood waste,
• Plastic or other waste.
The burning of these materials not only damages the
environment, the lifetime of your stove is also
shorted, and the chimney may be damaged. Regular
cleaning and care of your stove reduces polluting
emissions. Bark on split logs may, of course, be
burned.
Cleaning and maintenance
At least once a year, and more frequently if neces-
sary, clean and maintain the stove when it is in a cold
state. Eliminate ash deposits in the flue and on the
smoke and draught baffle plates. Draught baffle
plates made from ceramic fibre or vermiculite can be
removed to clean them (see device datasheet).
Please replace these carefully in the same place after
you have cleaned them. An ash vacuum with fine
particle filter is very suitable for cleaning the flues.
Dirt on the window can be best removed in the most
environmentally friendly fashion with a water-damp-
ened pan cleaner dipped in wood ash or another
ordinary household glass cleaner.
The chimney must also be cleaned regularly by a
chimney sweep. The relevant chimney sweep will
inform you of the necessary intervals. The stove
should be checked once a year by a specialist.
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