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2.3
Using your appliance for the first time
Before lighting your fire for the first time, remove any documents and accessories it may contain.
Also check the ash pit.
Allow covering materials to dry (rough plaster, finishing plaster…) before using the appliance for the first
time to prevent them from deteriorating by drying too quickly.
During the first few hours of use, maintain a moderate fire to allow the materials time to cure.
Each time you use the fireplace, gradually increase the load of wood.
Smoke and odours may be released the first few times you use the fire.
They are due to final evaporation of paint, the sheet metal preservative oil and drying bricks. If this occurs,
ensure that the room in which the appliance is located is well ventilated.
