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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
OPERATION & USER GUIDE (CONTINUED)
IGNITION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Always slowly and gradually light the fire; split wood and fire starters are recommended. It is strictly
forbidden to use any volatile substances including; methylated spirits, gasoline, solvents or the likes as
these will result in a risk of explosion or thermal shocks by a sudden rise of temperature.
After an extended time of non-use, it is recommended that the firebox be checked and cleaned by a
professional to ensure there is no obstruction in the flue and no blocking of the manoeuvring members
(damper) before ignition.
The best way to control the fire is to completely close the primary air side and to adjust the speed with
the slide. If the air supply seems sufficient you can partially open the primary air slide for a while. The
more air you will supply into the stove, the more intense your fire will be, but with a shorter time of
combustion. On the contrary, a reduced quantity of air would increase the combustion with less heat
output.
Before establishing the first fire, remove all labels or equipment parts located in the ash box or in the
furnace. Once all hydraulic components are installed, the system should be filled up with water and
checked for tightness to avoid possible leakages.
While building your first fire, keep the combustion rate at a moderate level to ensure that the sealant
binds with the paint. All materials should be seasoned. For the first few hours, the insert may give
off an odour from the paint. This is only a temporary condition. However, make sure that windows/
doors should be open to provide adequate ventilation. While establishing the first fire, it is absolutely
necessary to check the functioning of the automatic water supply system at the overflow tank and in
the circulation pump.
Please note:
Before building a big fire, establish several fires. The curing process is necessary to
ensure that the paint is not damaged and that the insert is well seasoned.
Do not overload the furnace. The optimum amount of fuel should not exceed one third (1/3) of the
insert volume. Before reloading, make sure that the fire has subsided. This will keep the fireplace from
over-firing.
Flow of air can be regulated by a draught control in the ash box.
ESTABLISHING THE FIRST FIRE
Except for the short time required to build a fire, the fireplace door should be fully closed. If doors are
left partly open, flue gas may be drawn out of the opening creating risks from both fire and smoke.
It follows that a load of 6 kg of fuel, the fireplace generates nominal thermal energy for about 1 hour
and 30 minutes and maintains embers for over 3.5 hours. The fireplace insert can then be reloaded
to achieve the desired thermal energy. (The time intervals indicated come from the results of tests
conducted in a laboratory; the time intervals obtained by the user may slightly differ).
IMPORTANT
Ventilation devices which operate with the fireplace on the same premises or on the premises which
share the same ventilation shaft may not function properly.
Please ensure the air grate is never blocked.
During installation please allow for access to have the fireplace and the connecting shaft cleaned.
If required, install cut-off and stifling devices.
