TSIAKMAKIS BROS arctica, User Manual, Installation & Operation

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O P E R A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
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Wood fuel
The device is designed to operate only with wood fuel.
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Properly seasoned wood is important for successful operation
of your fireplace. Most woodburning fireplace problems are
caused by burning wet, unseasoned wood. Seasoned
firewood is wood that is cut to size, split and air dried to a
moisture content of around 18%.
The wood fuel supply should be carried out, if possible, during
the summer months.
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The continuous use of wet wood is causing pollution to the
device and ceramic glass with tobacco and tar residues and
fast blockage of the chimney.
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The wood that is recommended is: beech, oak, oak. Avoid
resinous wood like pine, fir, and soft resin wood such as
poplar, willow because they burn quickly releasing soot
resulting fast blockage to the chimney.
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Prefer wood with high consistency and weight to ensure
constant and intense flame.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT burn wet or green
wood.
WARNING! Fire Risk! DO NOT store wood:
• In front of the fireplace.
• In space required for loading or ash removal.
The use of wood fuel that cause small explosions is
forbidden. There is risk of ceramic glass breakage
and injury.