FRANCO BELGE VICKY 5, Manual, Page: 7 / 12

1340505 VICKY Page 7
Step 4
Light the firelighters and close the door on the stove. The fire will slowly
increase so warming the flue gradually without producing copious amounts of
smoke and as the fire grows so does the flue draught to remove any smoke.
Leave it alone until the top of the stove feels warm to the touch, about 5 to 10
minutes, then close the primary air (under grate air see page 4). Again, leave it
to burn so the kindling falls between the logs lighting these. Once these are
burning well more logs may applied to the fire as required.
To encourage the fire to light, especially in the spring and autumn, the door can
be left slightly ajar for a few minutes on condition that it is watched over
continuously.
REFUELLING THE APPLIANCE
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The normal refuelling period is 45 minutes.
NOTE: The duration of the burn will depend on the wood used, the quantity of wood used
and the chimney’s flue draught.
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Only load the fire when it is sufficiently low, when the flames have died away and only glowing charcoal is left.
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Always open the door gently to allow the pressure within the stove to equalise with that of the room to avoid smoke escaping the
stove.
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Put at least two pieces of wood into the stove, weighing up to 1 kg each.
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Rapid or fierce heat is obtained by burning many smaller split logs.
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Fewer larger logs will give a longer burn time.
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Never overload with fuel as the stove may be damaged by excessively high temperatures and the glass may turn opaque white.
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The maximum allowed amount of fuel per hour is: 2.24kg
CAUTION
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When in use the handle should not be touched with bare hands. Always use the glove provided.
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Always keep the door closed when in use.
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Do not light the fire if the glass is broken or cracked. Have it replaced before any further use. We insist on the need to replace the glass
seals at the same time, and above all not to tighten too much when reassembling, so that expansion of the glass is not hampered.
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Do not operate the stove with faulty door or glass seals.
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Never let children “help” with the stove in any way, even when the stove is cold.
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Never dry clothes on or near to the stove.
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Never store logs next to the stove to “dry”.
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After a long period of non-use, check that the flue is not obstructed, as well as the connecting pipe and the smoke baffle inside the
appliance.
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If a flue blockage or adverse weather conditions cause the stove to emit smoke, do not treat it as merely a nuisance, this smoke will
indicate that carbon monoxide is being emitted into the room. Turn the stove to its minimum firing rate, open windows and allow the
stoves fuel to burn out before closing the windows. Do not re-light the stove without consulting a qualified engineer.
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Improper adjustment, alteration, maintenance or the fitting of replacement parts not recommended by the manufacturer can cause
injury or property damage.
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Do not store or use petrol or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other heating appliance.
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Do not use an aerosol spray on or near the stove when it is alight.
ASH REMOVAL
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Empty the ash box at least every 2 to 3 days depending on use. Precautions must be taken when doing this. Make sure to use the
glove to carry the ash-box and the hook tool to withdraw it. Never carry hot ashes through the house.
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Never let ash accumulate in the ash-box until it is in contact with the grate. This would prevent it from cooling and would cause
damage to it very quickly.