General safety instructions
Heat energy is released by the burning of fuel, leading to intense heating of the surfaces, the
fire-chamber doors, the door and operating handles, the viewing window, the flue pipe and,
where applicable, the front wall of the stove. Do not touch these parts without the relevant
protective clothing or aids (heat-resistant gloves or other means of actuation). Make children
aware of these dangers and keep them away from the stove while it is in use/hot.
Permissible fuels
The permissible fuel is firewood up to 33 cm long and up to 10 cm in diameter. Use only dry
wood. Burning rubbish, particularly plastic, is prohibited. Doing so will also damage the
fireplace and chimney, and can lead to damage to health and complaints by neighbours on
account of odour nuisance. Air-dried firewood with a maximum water content of 20% requires
the wood to be dried for a minimum of one year (softwood) or two years (hardwood). Wood is
not a continuously burning fuel, thus it is not possible to heat the heat-producing appliance
with wood overnight.
Lighting for the first time
The stove may give off an odour and smoke the first time you light it. This is because the paintwork
and material need to harden, but the smell will quickly disappear.
Keep children and pets away from
the stove while this is in progress.
Lighting
Start by placing approx 1 kg of wood (e.g. two split logs) on the bottom of the combustion chamber.
Lay approximately 1.2 kg dry split wood on top for kindling, along with 2 or 3 firelighters or similar.
Never use alcohol, gasoline or other flammable liquids to light up. During the kindling phase, allow
primary and secondary air into the stove. Shut off primary air once the fire is well alight. Control
combustion using secondary air. Do not leave the stove unattended during this phase.
Operation of several heat-producing appliances
When operating several heat-producing appliances installed in a single room or in connected
rooms, sufficient combustion ventilation is to be ensured.
Heating during the transitional period
During the transitional period, i.e. at higher outdoor temperatures, a sudden
increase in temperature can lead to disturbances in the chimney draught, resulting in
incomplete removal of the heating gases. The heat-production appliance must then be filled
with small amounts of fuel and operated at a higher setting of the primary air slide/controller,
so the existing fuel burns off faster (with flame development), thereby stabilising the chimney
draught. To avoid resistance in the embers, the ash should frequently be carefully raked
away.
Cleaning and inspection
Inspect the stove, flue gas tract and pipes each year, including after the chimney has been
cleaned. Ensure that all built-up deposits are removed. The chimney must also be cleaned
regularly by a chimney sweep. Your local chimney sweep will inform you of the required
intervals. Have the stove inspected every year by an authorised expert.
