Dru Babe, Instructions For Installation Manual

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3. SAFETY
3.1 GENERAL
- Carefully read this chapter on safety,
before you start performing installation or
maintenance work;
- Please observe the general regulations and
the precautions/safety instructions in this
manual.
3.2 REGULATIONS
Please install the appliance in accordance with the applicable
European, national, local and constructional (installation)
regulations.
In the Netherlands, the Bouwbesluit applies.
3.3 PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DURING
INSTALLATION
Carefully observe the following precautions/safety regulations:
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you should only install and maintain the fire if you are a
competent and recognised wood burning appliances fitter;
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mount the fire on a floor of sufficient load-bearing strength;
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place the fire and/or the flue pipes in front of a wall made of
non-combustible material;
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if you discover flammable materials apply sufficient heat-
resistant isolation material;
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place the fire and/or the flue pipes at least 50 mm away
from the non-combustible wall;
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always place the fire and/or the flue pipes at a minimum
distance of 700 mm from combustible objects or materials;
For the Kalle model, this minimum distance is 800 mm.
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mount the fire on a protective floor plate, in case of a
combustible floor. The floor plate made of non-combustible
material should extend at least 300 mm at the front of the
fire, and it should be at least 300mm wider than the fire;
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do not cover the fire and/or do not wrap it in an insulation
blanket or any other material;
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connect the fire to a suitable flue duct;
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have the flue duct inspected and cleaned in advance, by a
certified chimney sweeping company;
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do not make any changes to the fire yourself;
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only replace parts by original parts;
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make sure there is sufficient ventilation in the room where
the fire is installed.
4 REMOVING THE PACKAGING
Note the following items when removing the packaging:
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check the appliance for transportation damage, never install
a damaged fire;
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check if the box with parts is complete.
In appendix 1 /
table 1 you can see which parts you should
have after removing the packaging;
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As some part may have shifted in transit, check the position
of the baffle plate and the vermiculite plates.
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check the operation of the air slide, door closure and, if
applicable, the rotation mechanism;
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remove any remaining blasting grit from the air slide;
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if necessary, contact your supplier;
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dispose of packaging in accordance with local regulations.
5. INSTALLATION
5.1 REGULATIONS
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Please install the fire in accordance with the applicable
national, local and constructional (installation) regulations.
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Observe the regulations/instructions in this manual.
5.2 FLUE DUCT
The following requirements apply to the flue duct:
− the flue duct must be inspected in advance by a specialist;
−
the flue duct must be suitable for connection to a wood
burning appliance;
− the fire must be connected to a single, unshared flue duct;
− the flue duct must be clean;
− the flue duct must be gastight;
−
the bend in the flue duct may amount to a maximum of
1.5 metres, with a minimum angle of 45 degrees from the
horizontal surface;
− at the rear connection on the fire, the horizontal part of the
flue duct may be 500 mm maximum;
− when using the rear connection of the fire on a vertical flue
duct, you must use a T piece with soot bag;
− the diameter of the flue duct must be equal to the diameter
of the fire’s flue exhaust;
− the draught in the flue duct must be at least 12 Pascal;
−
in case of a duct with a draught that is too strong, it may be
necessary to install a flue valve;
− flue pipes must be placed in such a way that they drain
towards the fire;
− the flue duct must be self-supporting and may not rest on
the fire;
5.3 CHANGING FROM THE TOP CONNECTION TO THE
REAR CONNECTION OF THE FIRE
The fire is supplied with a top connection for the flue duct.
If applicable, the top connection can be changed to a rear
connection (see photograph).
For this, follow the next steps:
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remove the convection rear plate of the fire by loosening the
allen screws;
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remove the knock-out plate from the convection rear plate;
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remove the cover plate for the flue exhaust from the rear
wall of the fire by loosening 2 nuts (see photograph);
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