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User manual IRON DOG 02 (1.1)
© 2013 Brunner GmbH
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BASIC PRINCIPLES
Cast iron stoves of the
IRON DOG
series function according to the principal of ‘burning from above’ and are
heated with the intermittent burning method. The wood load degases with beautiful flames in approximately
60 - 70 minutes and produces a heating output between 5 - 9 kW/h depending on the quantity of wood (1,5
kg - 2,5 kg).
Cast iron stoves of the
IRON DOG
series are tested according to EN 13240 / EN 12815 and can be used
with a closed fire door. Connecting more than one stove to a chimney is possible if the chimney is suited for
this (ask the chimney sweep).
Air supply to the setting up area
The
IRON DOG
can only function properly when combustion air supply at the setting up area is sufficient.
Before heating up make sure there is a sufficient supply of fresh air. In the building existing mechanisms for
combustion air supply should not be changed.
Fuel
Use only suitable burning wood in the indicated quantities and qualities. Too small amounts of burning wood
lead to insufficient combustion quality. Too large amounts of burning wood lead to overheating and damage
to the equipment. Fire risk!
Heat output
The cast iron stoves of the
IRON DOG
series are designed to be used with the intermittent wood burning
method; the heat output is determined by the quantity of wood used and by the distances in time between
the firing operations. The right time to put on more wood has come when the wood has nearly been burned
down to glow.
Combustion air regulation
For a simple operation the air income is regulated with one single air control rod. Please heat with the given
combustion air regulations. Insufficient combustion air leads to an increased environmental impact, bad
efficiency and creosote in the stove and the chimney.
Heating operation
We recommend using safety gloves during operation, since the operating elements become hot. Open the
door slowly – this way no turbulences develop, which let flue gases esca.
Flue exhaust/heating during transitional periods
The
IRON DOG
needs sufficient chimney draught for drawing in the combustion air and exhausting the flue
gases. It diminishes with rising outside temperatures and this can lead to problems to start a fire. When
outside temperatures are over 15°C, please check the chimney draught. (for example open the door and
keep a burning fire lighter at the entry of the flame channel – flame and flue gases must visibly take off). In
case of too little draught first light kindling and add burning wood when the draught has been created.
