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NOTE: The manufacturer recommends that the ashtray should not be overfilled.
Overfilling the ashtray leads to a limitation of the air supply under the grate,
which results in a deterioration of combustion parameters, and in extreme cases
may prevent the fireplace from firing up.
If ash remains in the ash pan too long, it may result in premature corrosion . Ash from
burnt wood can be used for compost or as a fertilizer.
5.10. GENERAL COMMENTS
Things to be done:
• make sure that the door of the hearth (combustion chamber) and the door of the
ash pan (if installed in a given insert) are closed (unless they need to be opened
for maintenance purposes);
• prior to lighting up after a prolonged shutdown period, check the flue pipe in the
chimney and the hearth to make sure that they are unobstructed and clean;
• during the performance of any maintenance or operation-related tasks, remember
that the components of the insert can be very hot. Therefore, it is necessary to wear
protective gloves;
• for any repairs of the insert use only spare parts produced by its manufacturer;
• all repairs must be performed by a qualified installer;
• during the operation and use of the fireplace insert, follow the basic safety rules.
It is forbidden:
• to leave any flammable materials or items sensitive to high temperature near the
glass of the insert;
• to use the appliance when its glass is broken;
• to extinguish the hearth fire with water;
• to let children come near the appliance;
• to make any structural changes or to alter the rules of installation and use without
prior written consent of the manufacturer;
• if any malfunctions are detected, the fire must be extinguished immediately.
5.11. EMERGENCY EXTINGUISHING
NOTE: In emergency situations, extinguish the fire by covering the fuel with sand
or cold ash. DO NOT USE WATER! If the fireplace does not function correctly, any
maintenance work may only be carried out after ensuring good ventilation of the
rooms, as well as the assistance of another person equipped with a dry-powder
extinguisher.
When the burning process is slow, large quantities of organic products of combustion are
produced, which may lead to the build-up and ignition of creosote in the chimney duct.
As a result, the so-called chimney fire breaks out, which may spread to the whole
building.
In the case of a chimney fire, please do as follows:
• cut off the inflow of air to the fireplace by closing the throttle of the cold air inlet;
• close the rotary damper valve of the combustion gas flue (if installed in a given
model);
• close the door of the fireplace tightly;
• dial 112 to alert the local Fire Department.