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2.3 OPERATING THE TATIANA 997

 

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2.3.1 Fuel 

Whenever the fireplace is being prepared for use, make sure that the smoke pipe damper is fully open 
before lighting it.  It will work best when fuelled with seasoned cordwood. Hardwoods are preferred to 
softwoods since the energy content of wood is relative to its density. Select therefore wood that has 
been air-dried under cover for at least two years and has a moisture content of 15% maximum. 
Hardwoods will result in a longer burning fire and less frequent refuelling. These hardwoods are 
highly recommended : 

maple, oak, hickory, beech, cherry and apple

.  These whitewoods are also 

recommended although they burn more quickly: ash, birch, cedar, elm, hemlock, pine, poplar, linden 
tree. Excessively wet or green wood is not recommended and will be extremely difficult to burn and 
will result in lower efficiency, increased creosoting and tarry deposits in the chimney. 

 

Caution: In order to prevent damage to the fireplace/chimney system, do not fuel it with scrap or 
garbage, wood chips or granules, sawdust, treated wood, painted wood, wood treated with creosote 
or chemicals, any paper or cardboard or construction material such as pressed wood, plywood, 
lumber or driftwood from the ocean which may contain salt or other chemicals which will corrode the 
metal components of the fireplace and chimney.  
 
Warning: Do not burn coal as smouldering coal may create carbon monoxide causing illness or even 
death to human beings and pets. The sulphur in coal will also corrode the firebox and smoke pipe. 

 

Warning: Only place wood logs on top of the grate to allow proper combustion air flow and to prevent 
damage to the firescreen. Do not overfire this fireplace (Max. 11kg/24 lbs) of firewood)  as it may 
overheat causing a hazard, permanent damage to the fireplace or in the presence of creosote, even 
igniting a chimney fire which may destroy the chimney and damage the structure. 

2.3.2 First Fires 

The fresh paint on the fireplace needs to be cured to preserve its finish and quality.  For the first 40 
hours of operation, only burn small quantities of wood in the fireplace (max. 5.5 kg/12 lbs) and do not 
build a full fire during this period. Always start your fires as stated below in section 2.3.3.  Even with a 
small fire, there will be a strong burnt odor and some smoke during the first fires so properly aerate 
the room where the fireplace is located.  After the initial 40 hours of operation or once the smell of 
burning paint or grease is finally gone, at each fire gradually increase the quantity of wood being 
burnt to the maximum of 11 kg (24 lbs) to slowly cure the paint on the fireplace and smoke pipe.  

2.3.3 Building a Fire 

To start a fire, using two cool hand tools, remove the firescreen, making sure that the ashes have had 
24 hours to cool, then clean-out surplus ash leaving a minimum 2.5cm ( 1’’) of ash to protect the 
grate, open the smoke-pipe damper, crumple some newspaper on top of the grate then criss-cross 
several pieces of dry kindling in the firebox on top of the newspaper and light the newspaper. Criss-
crossing or arranging the fuel so that air can get underneath, will help the fire to get started easily. 
Once the newspaper and the kindling are well ignited, using two cool hand tools, reinstall the 
firescreen.  

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Before using the fireplace always open the smoke pipe 
damper (as shown on left) with damper cane.  
Once the fire has died down and the fireplace is cool to 
the touch, close the smoke pipe damper (as shown on 
right) with damper cane.  

 

Summary of Contents for Tatiana 997CFO

Page 1: ...I de Lh rat 63310 RANDAN FRANCE This appliance is The manufacturer may update this manual from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems injuries or damages arising out of the use or misuse...

Page 2: ...or serious injuries and or important material damages WARNING Do not use materials other than those provided by the manufacturer for use during the installation as they may be safety hazards and their...

Page 3: ...d weather preheat the chimney flue to prevent smoke flow reversal Hold a lighted rolled up newspaper inside the fireplace towards the smoke pipe for a few minutes 6 Only use the grate made by JC Borde...

Page 4: ...ANSI Z 223 1 NFPA 54 2 THE FIREPLACE 2 1 INTRODUCTION The TATIANA 997 CFO fireplace is an energy efficient heat generating fireplace It will provide you with a lifetime of comfort and enjoyment provi...

Page 5: ...e pipe 4 6m to 4 9m 15 to 17 Max 68 8 kg 151 lbs 240 3kg 529 lbs 115 kg 253 lbs 56 5 kg 124 lbs 750mm 29 5 50 3 kg 110 lbs 10m 33 133 5 kg 294 lbs 355 3 kg 782 lbs 115 kg 253 lbs 56 5 kg 124 lbs 4m in...

Page 6: ...ace Warning For centrally located fireplaces a minimum clearance to combustibles of 1 2m 48 must be maintained 360 o around the fireplace For single wall smoke pipe a minimum clearance to combustibles...

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Page 9: ...Vent Secure Temp ASHT 254mm 10 Ext Dia 305mm 12 Projet Nova Temp TM HT6103 254mm 10 Ext Dia 305mm 12 Dura Tech DTC 254mm 10 Ext Dia 305mm 12 10 chimneys approved to UL 103HT Standard USA installations...

Page 10: ...2 2 5 Typical Approved Installation of an Offset in Smoke Pipe 2 2 6 Installation of Anti Sway Bracket Page 10...

Page 11: ...e to the firescreen Do not overfire this fireplace Max 11kg 24 lbs of firewood as it may overheat causing a hazard permanent damage to the fireplace or in the presence of creosote even igniting a chim...

Page 12: ...allow combustion air to flow under the wood for a more efficient burn This will result in less creosoting greater efficiency and a longer lasting fire 2 3 6 Combustion Air As is common with open firep...

Page 13: ...insulated enclosure around the chimney there might still be draft problems caused by extremely cold weather To correct this it is recommended to preheat the chimney by holding a lit rolled up newspape...

Page 14: ...n soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled 3 Replace the two piece grate and reinstall the firescreen using two cool...

Page 15: ...TS LIST For TATIANA 997 Centrally Located Fireplace Illustration Part Name Part Number Grate for TATIANA 997 Central Model AGF997CFO Expanded Metal Mesh Firescreen PE997FO Combustion Air Intake Recomm...

Page 16: ...claim Returned products are to be shipped prepaid to the distributor for investigation If the product s is are found to be defective Bordelet Industrie S A S will at their option repair or replace suc...

Page 17: ...ginal purchaser This warranty does not cover cost of removal reinstallation or shipping to repair or replace the defective part s nor administration fees incurred by the original purchaser Bordelet In...

Page 18: ...ualified chimney sweep CAUTION Do not install this fireplace vented gas log combination in a confined space or in tightly constructed house without providing for combustion and ventilation air as stat...

Page 19: ...has been applied to joints around windows and door frames between sole plates floors wall ceiling joints wall panels penetrations for plumbing electrical wires gas lines vents and other openings The N...

Page 20: ...ture or other objects around the fireplace that will obstruct the flow of combustion air Maintain a minimum clearance of 1 2m 48 to all objects around the fireplace Keep the room where the fireplace i...

Page 21: ...on fireplace 6 Center gas fire log set on mounting plate making sure that proper clearance will be maintained from the firescreen to prevent damaging it drill mounting holes and bolt screw on gas fir...

Page 22: ...Typical Vented Gas Log Set Page 22...

Page 23: ...he buyer user as a result of injury or damage to an ultimate user or other person caused by the installation of a vented gas log set in a JC Bordelet S A S fireplace whether the injury or damage resul...

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