Bodart & Gonay Optifire OPTI700, Instructions For Use And Maintenance Manual

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- If hot air is sent to another room, it is essential to fi t an air return port with section at least equivalent
to the hot air outlets. This is very important so as not to create a vacuum in the room, which would cause
the fi replace to malfunction.
- Convection air circuits must also be taken into account (see the convection diagrams below).
5. Installation
5.1. RECOMMENDATIONS
- The chimney must be suitable.
- To avoid losses of heat in the pipes, it is recommended that they be insulated.
- The fi replace must be level.
- Check that the door works properly (side opening).
- After connection to the chimney, we advise you to light a fi re.
- It is possible not to insulate the fi replace at all. In this case, it is essential that air can circulate around
the fi replace.
To do this, an air stream of at least 5 cm must be provided right around the fi re, which
allows at the same time for heat to be recovered. The decorative chimney must then allow clean air to
enter at the bottom and leave at the top. (See drawing in 5.2.)
However if the fi replace is against one of the outside walls of the house, it is preferable to insulate it from
this wall.
- COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS: they are to be prohibited in the immediate surroundings of the fi replace,
hot air outlets and the chimney fl ue. A safe distance on the fl oor of 80 cm is required. Please note that
when opening the door, burning embers can be projected several metres.
- INSULATING MATERIALS: use «HIGH TEMPERATURE» materials like certain rock wools. In all cases, these
materials must not be in contact with convection air (DO NOT USE GLASS WOOL).