Plamen International CALOREX SPC-50, Technical Instructions

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corkboard etc. should be strictly observed, in particular 800 mm in front of the cookstove and 400
mm in other directions.
In case of highly inflammable materials, such as PVC, polyurethane, pressed wood
fibreboards etc., or materials of unknown inflammability, these clearances should be doubled.
If the cookstove is to be installed in a room with combustible or heat sensitive flooring, it
shall be placed on a solid, non-combustible floor protector. The floor protector must be
dimensioned to extend at least 800 mm to the front of the cookstove and 400 mm to other
directions.
Operating Instructions
Before the first firing, wipe all enameled surfaces and cooking plate first with a wet and then
with a dry cloth. Check the air supply control and flue damper for proper operation.
The cookstove performance and combustion depend on the fuel quality, adequate
chimney design and maintenance, proper flame adjustment, cleanliness of the cookstove and
correct firing and reloading.
The cookstove is designed to burn wood, wood briquettes and brown coal briquettes.
If coal or coal briquettes are used, the grate insert (pos. 114) must be removed.
Use only well-seasoned, dry wood with low moisture content to reduce the likelihood of
greasy soot (creosote) buildup on the chimney walls, which may cause clogging of the chimney.
Make sure that there are no combustibles in the immediate vicinity of the cookstove. The
cookstove may be installed only in a room where there is no risk of fire or explosion.
Minimum clearances between the cookstove and combustibles, such as wood, chipboard,
corkboard etc. should be strictly observed, in particular 800 mm in front of the cookstove and 400
mm in other directions.
In case of highly inflammable materials, such as PVC, polyurethane, pressed wood
fibreboards etc., or materials of unknown inflammability, these clearances should be doubled.
If the cookstove is to be installed in a room with combustible or heat sensitive flooring, it
shall be placed on a solid, non-combustible floor protector. The floor protector must be
dimensioned to extend at least 800 mm to the front of the cookstove and 400 mm to other
directions.
For best performance, i.e. to achieve the rated output, add two logs or briquettes every half
hour and set the air control to the position that suits best the desired flame level. Empty the ash
pan regularly. The ash in contact with the firebox riddling grate may cause damage to the grate.
Start the fire with a small amount of crumpled newspaper and well-seasoned dry kindling.
Set the air control to fully open position and the firing control handle (pos. 267) to "+" position.
At outdoor temperatures above 15 °C there might be some problems with the firing due to
insufficient negative pressure within the chimney (poor draught). In that case, try to achieve the
sufficient negative pressure by firing the chimney directly.
Never use spirit, petrol or similar fuel to start the fire. Do not keep inflammable liquids near
the cookstove.
Wait for the fire to flare up and for the flue to heat up sufficiently, then set the control handle
to "-" and leave it in this position until next firing. Prolonged operation with the firing control
handle in the position "+" may cause damage to certain components of the cookstove and
therefore should be avoided.
Keep the firebox door always firmly shut, except when reloading the cookstove.
The cookstove should be regularly cleaned and inspected by a chimney sweeper or some
other qualified person.
The chimney, the flue channels and pipes shall be cleaned at least 6 times a year.
Clean the cookstove with maximum caution and only when completely cooled down.
Remove and clean the top plate and flue pipe. Brush off the soot built up on the internal
walls, remove the cover from the hole below the oven door and, by means of a special scoop,
take the ash and soot out. Prior to proceeding with the cleaning, remove the oven door as
follows:
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