RIKA Vitra Passivehouse, Instruction Manual

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1 . I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N
Please read these instructions before installation and
operation. Observe the national provisions and laws
as well as the regulations and rules applicable locally.
GENERAL WARNING AND
SAFETY INFORMATION
Observe the introductory general
warning information
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Read the entire manual thoroughly before putting the
stove into service.
- Only approved transport equipment with sufficient
load carrying capacity may be used with your heating
appliance.
- Your heating appliance is not suitable for use as a
ladder or stationary scaffolding.
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The burning of fuel releases heat energy that leads to
extensive heating of the stove surfaces, doors, door
and operating handles, glass, flue pipes and possibly
the front wall. Refrain from touching these parts
without appropriate protective clothing or equipment
e.g. heat-resistant gloves or means of operation (cold
hand).
- Make your children aware of this particular danger
and keep them away from the stove during heating.
- Only burn the approved materials listed in the
Chapter “Clean burning”.
- The combustion or introduction of highly flammable or
explosive materials such as empty spray cans etc. in
the combustion chamber and storing them near the
stove is strictly prohibited due to the danger of
explosion.
- No light or inflammable clothing is to be worn when
post-heating.
- Placing non-heat resistant objects on the stove or
near it is prohibited.
- Do not place clothing on the stove to dry.
- Stands for drying clothes etc. must be placed at a
sufficient distance to the stove due to the danger of
fire!
- When your stove is burning, the use of highly
inflammable and explosive materials in the same or
adjacent rooms is prohibited.
PRIOR TO SET-UP
1.1 Floor bearing capacity:
Ensure that the substructure is capable of bearing
the weight of the stove prior to set-up.
Modifications to the firing installation may not be performed.
This leads to loss of warranty and guarantee.
1.2 Flue pipe connection
Flue pipes pose a particular source of hazard
regarding gas leaks and fire. Get the advice of an
authorised specialist company for the layout and
assembly.
Please observe the corresponding installation
guidelines for walls panelled with wood when
connecting your flue pipes to the stove,
SAFETY DISTANCES (minimum distances)
1. To non-inflammable objects
a > 400 mm b > 100 mm
2. To inflammable objects and to reinforced concrete
bearing walls
a > 800 mm b > 200 mm