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General installation and operation manual
for Romotop fireplace stoves
- valid in general for all types of fireplace stoves manufactured by Romotop spol. s.r.o.
The attached technical sheet lists detailed technical data for each type of fireplace stove.
The fireplace stoves may only be operated in accordance with this manual!
No unauthorized changes may be performed on the fireplace stoves!
1.
Introduction
2.
Technical description
3.
Safety regulations
3.1
Safe distances
3.1.1
Safe distance of fireplace stoves from flammable materials
3.1.2
Safe distance of flue pipes from flammable materials and building constructions
3.2
Floor protection
3.3
Chimney fire prevention measures
4.
Assembly regulations
4.1
General
4.2
Chimney connection
4.3
Connection of fireplace stoves with exchanger to the heating system
5.
Operation manual
5.1
Fuel
5.2
Starting the fireplace stove for the first time
5.3
Kindling and firing
5.4
Stoking fuel
5.5
Operation during the transition period
5.6
Ash removal
5.7
Cleaning the glass
6.
Cleaning and maintenance
6.1
Cleaning the fireplace stoves / disassembly of chamotte
6.2
Cleaning the warm water exchanger
6.3
Cleaning the chimney
7.
Disposal of covers and the discarded product
8.
Repairs and warranty claims
9.
Warranty certificate
10.
Transfer protocol
1.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our fireplace stove and congratulations for becoming the owners of top-notch
fireplace stoves by Romotop spol. s.r.o., one of the forefront European manufacturers of fireplace heaters.
Our fireplace stoves can function as additional heating to augment the atmosphere of your home or
recreational building or as the main source of environmentally-friendly heating with high heat output, dust-free
operation and perfect combustion. All fireplace heaters produced by our company are tested in accordance with
ČSN EN 13 240/2002+A2/2005
.
Please read through the manual and technical sheet thoroughly. The user is obliged to get properly acquainted
with proper installation and operation of this device with regards to its safe operation. Please keep the manual
and technical sheet so that you can brush up all the information necessary for the correct operation of your
fireplace stove before each heating season.
We only provide a warranty on our products if all the instructions listed in this operation manual are adhered to.
2.
Technical description
Fireplace stoves are intended for installation into various interiors (apartments, recreation buildings,
restaurants). Romotop fireplace stoves are manufactured from quality construction materials – cast metal,
CORTEN steel and quality construction and fittings steel, with stressed parts made of HARDOX steel. The
surface of steel constructions is protected by a refractory opaque paint. Refractory paints are not anti-corrosive.
The combustion chamber of full-plate fireplace stoves is padded by removable chamotte desks, which are not
connected by any paste material to prevent damage by heat dilatation. The combustion chamber can be firmly
closed by doors with special heat-resistant glass. The glass not only increases the aesthetics of the flickering
flames, but also facilitates pleasant heat radiation. The glass also prevents the sparks from the burning wood and
smoke from entering the room. The floor of the combustion chamber is usually equipped with a removable cast-
iron grate. Usually, a barrier, or alternatively a sheet metal or ceramic mould, is placed in front of the grate to
prevent the fuel falling and sliding onto the doors (front window). Grate fireplaces include room for an ashpan
under the grate. Some types allow custom-configuration of the flue pipe throat for top- or back-side exhaustion.
The fireplace stoves are manufactured with dual coating. The area between the coatings is used for air heating.
The upper part of the outer coating includes vents for the heated air. The outer coating may include ceramics or
stone to highlight the design and improve the heat accumulation properties of the fireplace stove. Some types of
fireplace stoves have adapted the double-coating construction to heat warm service water with an optional
connection to the standard heating system. These fireplace stoves may be equipped with a cooling loop to avoid
overheating in case of power outages.
Fireplace stoves equipped with a separate intake of primary and secondary combustion air include the
appropriate control elements. The primary air is taken to the burning fuel (usually through the ashpan and grate)
and is used for primary combustion. The secondary air supports combustion of residual combustible gases in the
exhaust, increasing the output of the heater and significantly reduces the amount of pollutants escaping into the
atmosphere. The secondary air is mostly taken to the area above the burning fuel. Its presence causes the cold
air to roll around the inner side of the front glass. This process simultaneously prevents the blackening of the
front glass. The secondary air also participates in the primary combustion process when the primary air intake is
partially or completely sealed. Keep the primary air intake fully open at the beginning of the combustion
process, when the chimney draft is still weak. After the chimney heats up, you can partially or even completely
close the primary air intake, based on the target output of the fireplace stove. It is also possible to reduce the
fueling or limit the chimney draft by attaching a smoke shutter (a manual shutter in the flue pipe limiting the air
intake to at most
75%
) to reduce the output of the fireplace stove. This is recommended especially for chimney
draft around and above
20Pa
. The secondary damper is intended to fully close the stove when it is not in
operation. The fireplace and ashpan covers must always be closed except for starting operation, adding fuel and
removing solid combustion remnants to prevent exhausts entering the room.
Some fireplace stoves are equipped with a heat accumulation exchanger, improving the efficiency of the
fireplace stoves and maximally utilizing the fuel energy.
