Faber HAAKON, Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

Page: 12 / 24

12
NOTE
When wood is burned with the primary air slide too far open, there is a risk of
overheating of the stove chimney (blacksmith’s fire effect).
4.3 The ash tray
The ash tray needs to be emptied promptly. A growing ash pile can interfere
with the supply of primary air. Make sure the airway for the primary air is not
closed off by an accumulation of ash. Please note that ash should only be
disposed of when cold.
4.4 The damper
(if present in the flue pipe)
The damper is installed in the flue pipe and serves for regulation of the flue. It
is not provided in every pipe and is not strictly specified. The effect of the
damper on the burning is dependant on many factors such as the chimney
height and chimney cross-section, as well as the outside temperature. When
the fire door is opened during the burning phase, the damper must first be
opened. The damper is closed in the transverse flue pipe by means of a
handle.
NOTE
Avoid fully closing the damper because it can lead to draught problems and
exiting of smoke into the living area.
5. HEATING WITH Haakon/Brande 82
5.1 Initial commissioning
Before the first operation of the stove, remove any transportation supports,
accessories, operating instructions and information sheets from the ash tray or
fire box which may have been included.
IMPORTANT
Before commissioning of the unit, one must check the correct positioning of the
soapstone/fire area plate and cover stone as these stones may slip or move
during transportation.
Please note that during the first 2 to 3 burning phases, there may be an odour
due to the protective coating. It is advisable to ventilate the apartment well.
The fire door should be left slightly open during the first burning phase of the
stove (max.1cm) because otherwise the door might stick to the sealing cord for
example. The protective coating will only be hardened and burned in by
heating. During the first burning phase, only a small amount of fuel should be
used and the stove operated for at least 2-3 hours with the fuel quantities
indicated in the Table in order to effect a fast burning-in of the protective
coating.