RIKA Vitra Passivehouse, Instruction Manual

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THE STOVE COATING ONLY CURES COMPLETELY
ON INITIAL USE DUE TO THE HEAT
- Do not touch the surface during heating. It is still
soft.
- Our coatings are harmless according to TÜV report; a
hazard to health can be ruled out. However, we
recommend
airing the flat after initial heating several
times.
- Heat the stove extensively – this shortens the curing
time.
- the curing of the surface is complete after some
proper heating processes.
Please see Chapter 2 for all information on the
composition of firewood and correct heating.
ASH DRAWER
(Page 4-5, part 13)
The ash drawer is to be emptied regularly to prevent
excessive loading of the grate.
Never heat the stove with the ash drawer open.
Hazard of overheating and loss of warranty.
Caution: The ash may contain remaining embers.
Therefore do not put ash in flammable containers and
do not place the ash drawer on flammable surfaces.
OPERATING THE RIDDLE GRATE
(Page 4-5, part 10)
The ash is moved from the combustion chamber to the ash
drawer by pushing the riddle grate handle (part 23) back
and forth. This frees the way for the primary air intake
which is required for heating up.
The riddle grate should always remain closed. Exception:
Wood or briquettes are too moist.
The riddle grate does not have to be operated during
heating.
CONTROL KNOB
(at ideal setting)
Fuel Wood/wood briquettes
Primary air closed (0%)
Secondary air 2/3 closed (66%)
Riddle grate closed
The setting “Primary air open completely” may only be
used as heating up setting.
This regulator knob must be used according to your own
experience since your stove output also depends on the
chimney draught.
Note: Air regulator seals to 100%.
Complete closure of the air regulator (zero
setting of regulator knob) during operation
leads to hazard of deflagration and is strictly
prohibited.