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5.
INSTALLATION OF THE STOVE
5.1
Installation
Beware of the sharp edges on stainless steel the mesh frame.
Use a long-sleeved shirt and
protective gloves during installation and laying of the stones.
All local fire safety regulations,
including national and European standards, need to be adhered to. The stove is not suitable for
use with a shared flue/chimney.
1.
Make a hole in the wall for the furnace (
PIC 1
). The hole needs to be 345 mm in width and 630
mm in height.
NOTE!
If you are using an IKI stove base, the hole needs to be located 70 mm
higher.
2.
The stove should be located on concrete or stone floor surface, otherwise a protective shield
needs to be placed underneath the stove, ideally a metal shield with an air gap (e.g., IKI stove
base). The stove must not be installed on a floor that is water-proofed or has under floor
heating, unless a protective shield or stove base is used. Also ensure the appropriate safety
distances from page 8.
3.
Remove protective plastics from the stove.
4.
Install the heat shield around the hole in the sauna room wall (
PIC 2
). The shield can be affixed
with heat resistant glue or screws.
5.
Insert the front of the furnace through the wall (
PIC 3
).
6.
The front of the furnace should come at least 4 cm away from the wall, in order for the hatch
to have adequate space to open (
PIC 4
).
7.
Place the stove pipe on top of the stove, check that chimney connection pipe is in place and
make sure the stove is horizontally level (
PIC 5
).
8.
Install the heat shield around the hole on the other side of the wall (
PIC 6
). The shield can be
affixed with heat resistant glue or screws.
9.
Insert the ash pan in place and affix the hatch making sure that the hatch has room to open
(
PIC 7
). Reposition the stove, as needed. See separated instructions for affixing the hatch, on
page 13.
10.
Fill the lower part of the mesh frame with stones, one at a time, placing them all the way
around the furnace (
PIC 8
). We recommend stones the size of 10 cm in diameter, e.g., rough
cut olivine or olivine diabase stones. The stones should cover all metal parts as well as go
underneath the furnace.
11.
Place the upper mesh frame so that the rim fits on the outside of the lower frame and the
logo is on the opposite side from the wall lead-through (
PIC 9
).
12.
Lay stones on the upper part of the frame (
PIC 10
).
13.
Insert the grate to the bottom of the furnace.
DURING USE, PLEASE NOTE:
The surface of the stones will descend with time, when the stove
has been in regular use. The frequency with which the stones need to be changed depends on
the quality of the stones and the stove’s use rate. In standard use, check the condition of the
stones each year, remove broken stones and replace them with new ones. Make sure that the
furnace does not get exposed as the stones shift; if necessary, add or reposition stones to keep
the furnace fully covered. The exposed furnace might cause a risk of fire.