Woodfire Passiv, Operation And Installation Manual

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When operating this stove you must observe local and national standards and regulations.
i. General information on operation
• Risk of burns. Soon after the stove is lit, the window and exposed parts of the stove
become very hot. Infants and infirm persons should be kept away from the stove. We
recommend installing a guard and if there are children in the home then it is a building
regulation requirement that fixings for a fireguard are installed by the installer. Pay
attention at all times to the potential dangers of a woodburning stove.
• During the operation of the stove do not put objects on the stove or lean anything against
the stove. Never place objects or laundry on the stove to dry. Drying racks are only to be
set up outside the immediate radiation area of the stove.
• Combustion in the stove releases thermal energy that causes the stove surfaces and
components to become hot. Do not touch the door, handles, glass or flue pipes, etc.
without a suitable protective glove when the stove is in operation.
• The enclosed protective glove serves only as heat protection when operating the stove
during or shortly after firing. The glove is not fireproof and so you should not, for example,
attempt to pick up burning logs with it or put it into direct contact with flames.
• Only operate the stove with the combustion chamber door closed. It must always be kept
closed when the stove is cold. The door is only opened for lighting, refuelling or cleaning.
• The stove must not be altered structurally or technically. In particular, no installation parts
may be placed in the combustion chamber or in the exhaust or combustion air ducts,
unless these are expressly approved by Woodfire. Any unauthorised conversion of the
stove will void the warranty.
10. Using the stove
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nitial commissioning
The installation, assembly and initial commissioning of the stove must be carried out by a
suitably qualified and knowledgeable engineer. The owner or operator of the stove must be
made familiar with the operation of the appliance and given a certificate of installation,
and the commissioning sheet at the back of this manual should be completed.
Before commissioning, make sure that all necessary components and safety components
are installed and functioning. The plumbing connections and components must be filled
and vented (if necessary several times). Check all plumbing connections for leaks after
filling. Check the functionality of the stove. Never use the stove without it being connected
to the heating system as this can lead to severe damage and leakage. There is no warranty
for damages caused by the use of the stove without it being filled with water and properly
connected to a functioning heating system.
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