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4 - ENVIRONMENT AND COMPLEMENTARY ACCESSORY
4.1 Environment
The hearths C07897 and C07898 are meant to be set up in a new fireplace DEVILLE.
4.2 Optional accessory
They can be equipped on request :
. With a careenage kit C07068
(Fig. 4)
.
4.3 Setting up of the appliance is optional
This kit must be assembled before setting up the hearth in the fireplace and according to the
instructions enclosed with this option.
5 - REQUIREMENTS
Your "closed Stove" is an extremely efficient heating appliance :
. High output
. Stays in for a long time at reduced speed
CAUTION
: Using the air regulating lever enables to obtain complementary air flow for lighting :
position
(A)
, see
Fig. 9a to 9b
. Position
(A)
is reserved exclusively for restarting and lighting
operations, and should not be maintained more than 30 minutes, which would result in severe
damage on the appliance and its environment. Do not leave the appliance unattended when
using position “LIGHTING”
(A)
.
5.1 Lighting the stove for the first time
- When fireplace is completed and the appliance in place, give the various building materials time
to dry (2 to 3 weeks).
- After lighting the stove for the first time
(see § 5.4.1),
build a moderate fire for the first few hours
using just one log with a diameter of about 15 cm, with the damper halfway open
d
(Fig. 9d)
:
. This will ensure that the temperature of all the parts of the fireplace increases gradually
and that the appliance will expand normally.
- You may find that initially the stove gives off a smell of paint, in which case simply air the room.
5.2 Fuel
5.2.1 Recommended Fuel
Hardwood : oak, honbeam, beech, chesnut, etc.
It is advisable to use only well-seasoned wood with a maximum moisture content of 20 % ;
that is wood that as been stored under cover for 2 years after being cut, in order to prevent
sooting up of the flue and the glass.
Do not use resinous woods (pine, fir, spruce, etc.), which involve more frequent
maintenance of the stove and the flue.
