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03/2013

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

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RECTO / VERSO FIREPLACE

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Page 1: ...03 2013 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS www totemfire com RECTO VERSO FIREPLACE a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e CLASSIC Range ...

Page 2: ... appliance for the first time 14 2 5 How to operate the fire 15 2 5 1 Lighting 15 2 5 2 Adding wood 17 2 5 3 Extinction 18 2 6 Initial checks in case of poor functioning 19 2 7 Maintenance guide 20 2 7 1 Cleaning the glass 20 2 7 2 Cleaning the fireplace 21 2 7 3 Maintenance and Chimney Sweeping 22 2 8 Maintenance record 25 3 Basic information about firewood 26 3 1 General points 26 3 2 Drying of ...

Page 3: ...ean standards A qualified professional shall have ensured in particular that the characteristics of the chimney flue and its environment are suitable for the fireplace to be installed Any modification to your Totem fireplace will render the warranty null and void If you have any questions about how the appliance works please contact your fitter The explanations in this manual apply to all Totem Re...

Page 4: ...e safe handling tool to handle the door When the door is lowered shut the accessible surfaces of the frame of the door and the vitro ceramics rise considerably in temperature when the appliance is in operation and can cause burns when touched Explain the risks of burns to children and ensure that they are not close to the fireplace when it is in use It is strictly forbidden to open the swinging do...

Page 5: ...ich could cause the bricks and vitro ceramics of the fireplace to explode Close all the combustion air inlets the smoke damper trap as well as the door using the safe handling tool to extinguish the fire Move any flammable objects away from the fireplace Call the fire brigade Before using again it is compulsory to have the entire installation especially the ducts checked and cleaned by a qualified...

Page 6: ...6 a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 2 2 How does your Totem fireplace work ...

Page 7: ...damper trap see page 10 ALWAYS OPEN THE MAIN DOOR FIRST To prepare the fire and add wood or to take full advantage of a traditional fire raise the door Our doors are fitted with a stainless steel handle to facilitate use When the appliance is hot use a glove or the safe handling tool to operate it Open the door by a few centimetres before fully opening to prevent down draughts Note To prevent smok...

Page 8: ...der the door This air causes the fire to be over active The wood burns too quickly The appliance becomes less efficient Swinging door The swinging door must only be used for cleaning the glass never for operation with the door open or for loading wood To open the swinging door lower the door to the maximum Raise the latch 1 located on the edge of the glass Pull the swinging door keeping the latch ...

Page 9: ... the maximum rate as well as the amount of air available 2 3 1 Smoke damper trap Automatic smoke damper trap Since 2011 recto verso fireplaces have included an automatic smoke damper trap controlled by the foldaway door The damper trap opens when you raise the foldaway door door open This prevents down draughts of smoke the trap closes when you lower the door door closed In this way the appliance ...

Page 10: ... order to disengage it from its catches 2 Keeping it pressed make it slide up or down in order to obtain the desired setting Control at the top trap more open increased draught Control at the bottom trap more closed decreased draught 3 Once you have obtained the desired position release the control 4 When using the appliance for the first few times it will be necessary to set the damper trap accor...

Page 11: ...rap It controls evacuation of smoke from the appliance The control lever was designed to be operated using the Totem safe handling tool This prevents the risk of burns whilst your fireplace is in use To increase smoke evacuation push to the right To reduce evacuation push to the left Recommendation In order to prevent down draughts of smoke increase smoke evacuation to the maximum before opening t...

Page 12: ...upply of combustion air and the rate of the fire push the grate To reduce the supply of combustion air and the rate of the fire pull the grate To deash the fireplace manoeuvre the grate from front to back using the safe handling tool Combustion air intake flap The combustion air intake flap is an optional extra which can be placed upstream of the adjustable air grate It allows you to control the i...

Page 13: ... that they are installed to improve efficiency The reflectors fitted on your fireplace reduce the temperature of the smoke evacuated and increase that of the fire In this way they directly contribute to improving the performance of your equipment They are detachable for chimney sweeping ...

Page 14: ...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 F...

Page 15: ...lso check that mechanical parts such as the door counterweights and adjusters operate freely If your house is fitted with controlled mechanical ventilation or a suction hood we recommend that you reduce its flow rate or turn it off at least when lighting the appliance Controlled mechanical ventilation and suction hoods extract air in the house They can reverse the natural draught of a fireplace Na...

Page 16: ...ray 3 Place two or three chopped logs in the centre of the fireplace Place dry and resawn kindling on top Position your wood so as to allow air to circulate freely Place paper or firelighter on the kindling Light the paper or firelighter Allow the flue to increase gradually in temperature without causing the fire to become over active Recommendation Never overload your fireplace with wood especial...

Page 17: ... Use protective gloves or the Totem safe handling tool to operate the fireplace s door handle in order to protect you from burns Maximum loads of dry wood per hour of operation Maximum Weight 50 cm logs Equivalence in kW 800 3 kg 1 à 2 12 900 4 kg 2 à 3 18 1000 and 5 kg 3 20 2 logs weighing approximately 3 kg 3 logs weighing approximately 4kg 4 logs weighing approximately 5 kg ...

Page 18: ... v i e w o f f i r e 2 5 3 Extinction Fully lower the door 1 For R V fireplaces close the smoke damper trap Close the adjustable grate of the ash tray 2 as well as the air intake flap 3 Allow the fire to go out 2 3 1 ...

Page 19: ...the fireplace door correctly shut Is the smoke damper trap obstructed see page 9 Have you loaded enough wood The wood does not burn well Is the wood too humid see page 28 Are the pieces of wood too large If so saw them When the door is open the draught of the fireplace is too weak there is too much down draught Is the smoke damper trap obstructed see page 9 Are the combustion air flap optional ext...

Page 20: ...r cleaning glass and newspaper Never use abrasive oven products this damages the door gaskets Open the swinging door see page 7 Apply the product on the inside of the glass and allow it time to act Do not spray the product directly onto the glass Spray it onto a cloth then wipe the glass with the cloth During this time empty the ash tray and clean the fireplace Use a wet cloth to rinse Dry with ne...

Page 21: ... specially designed recipient inflammable and fitted with a cover the presence of residual embers can cause a fire For safety reasons it is preferable to store the ashes outside Use a soft dry cloth to clean the metal parts of the fireplace Tip Your ashes can be used as compost for your garden Cleaning the bricks Clean with a brush then apply linseed oil Cleaning the cast iron grate Use a wire bru...

Page 22: ...ut at least once a year The fresh air ducts must always be maintained in good working order Clean the outside grille allowing fresh air intake leaves dust at the start of the heating season and check it periodically throughout the period of use Twice a year vacuum any dust and soot which have collected in the slides on both sides of the door Lubricate the bearings of the door on each side with hea...

Page 23: ... hood twice a year Clean the inside of the installation using a vacuum cleaner or brush in order to eliminate any dust deposits causing carbonization of dust dirt around the hot air outlets and on the ceiling at the start of the heating season and once during the heating season ...

Page 24: ...he inside wall of the chimney flue in order to remove soot and deposits to prevent these from catching fire ensuring that the flue is clear over its entire length Remove the reflectors from the appliance before chimney sweeping the flue see page 12 Chimney sweeping of the installation at least twice a year including once during the heating season by a qualified professional company A certificate m...

Page 25: ...a s k e t c o n d i t i o n Work carried out by r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r 2 8 Maintenance record Model Date installed Contact ...

Page 26: ...several centuries Fibra Here is some basic information about firewood 3 1 General points What is a stere of wood A stere of wood corresponds to 1m3 of wooden logs measuring 1 m stacked parallel However since 1978 the legal sales unit is no longer the stere but the m3 A stere is not always equivalent to one 1 m3 the volume of the stere varies with the length of the logs With smaller logs the volume...

Page 27: ...tive flames it is a wood which burns for a long time without projecting sparks and produces a large amount of heat It is difficult to cut Chestnut Chestnut is a strong wood It used to be used for manufacturing barrels It is mediocre firewood because it explodes and produces a lot of sparks when burning When the fireplace door is lowered it can be used without risk when the door is raised we recomm...

Page 28: ...ter heating power for the same volume of wood burned Here is a table presenting the heating power with equal humidity and volume of the different species of wood The heating power is presented on the basis of beech wood set arbitrarily at 100 Species Heating power Species Heating power Hornbeam 110 Birch 93 Beech 100 Chestnut 89 Ash 97 Maple 84 False acacia 97 Lime 76 Oak 96 Alder 71 Elm 96 Poplar...

Page 29: ...contains Furthermore humid wood increases carbon monoxide emissions by a factor of 2 to 4 compared with dry wood and encourages clogging of your appliance in this way decreasing its efficiency Furthermore humid wood increases carbon monoxide emissions by a factor of 2 to 4 compared with dry wood and encourages clogging of your appliance in this way decreasing its efficiency This is why wood must b...

Page 30: ...mestic use They should under no circumstances be used to incinerate waste of any kind It is forbidden to use treated wood which may produce toxic fumes and clog up the installation For your safety you should also avoid intense fires Recycled wood pallets joinery wood planks must not therefore be used as it results in overheating which could damage the appliance the chimney connector and the chimne...

Page 31: ...31 a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 4 Dimensions ...

Page 32: ... BATTANT 04 11 2008 TD4088 CTIF R HORIZON 1300 V BATTANT 04 11 2008 TD4088 CTIF R HORIZON 1400 V BATTANT 28 03 2008 TD4045 CTIF R VERTIVISION 900 V BATTANT 19 11 2007 TD4034 CTIF R PANORAMIQUE900 V FRONTAL BATTANT 12 02 2007 TD 3971 CTIF date number laboratory CENTRAUX R V FRONTAL 900 18 102005 TD3930 CTIF R V FRONTAL 1000 18 03 2010 TD4201 CTIF R V PANORAMIQUE900 12 02 2007 TD 3971 CTIF CERTIFICA...

Page 33: ... from the purchase date indicated by the seller It includes during this period free exchange of faulty parts parts and labour The appliance must be installed in such a way as to allow fast and easy disassembly and reassembly inspection panel compulsory 6 3 The following are not covered by the warranty damage caused by something external to the appliance e g broken glass due to mechanical shock dam...

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