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hot gases in the chimney is lighter than a comparable pole cold air in the atmosphere, so the pressure at the bottom
of the stack is less than atmospheric pressure. This relatively small pressure difference causes the draft. Poor draft
causes problems with firing up and smoke gets back into the furnace. This can be eliminated during firing up, by using
large quantities of paper and dry, quickly burning small pieces of wood. After heating of burning chamber and the
walls of the chimney, the draft is improving. For economic reasons and for more efficient heating, the chimney draft
should be reduced to about 5-10Pa, after firing up. Keep in mind that the smoke should not go back to the furnace. In
case of insufficient chimney draft, the firing up of the device should be abandoned. In case of a problem with the
chimney draft it is prohibited to close the air regulator. Air regulator and damper (if equipped) must be set so that the
fuel was burning in visible way.
The chimney and the stove must be regularly inspected by a qualified professional.
The main causes of insufficient chimney draft
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The soot on the walls of the chimney, reducing its diameter and slowing down the release of smoke;
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Cracked chimney walls or loose rosette;
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Connecting pipes connected too loose or pushed too far into the chimney, reducing the diameter of the
exhaust outlet or blocking it;
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Use of the chimney that is too small in diameter;
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Problems with the draft can occur if the temperature outside has recently significantly increased. Then fumes
can not escape from a cold chimney. In this case, it is necessary to fire up a particularly large amount of paper
and small pieces of wood;
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When the roof is draughty, or there are open windows on the upper floor, there may be "a staircase effect",
resulting in reverse over the chimney;
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When the chimney is in the area of hypertension caused by the wind.
The furnace does not emit smoke into the room, if there is a correct connection, servicing and maintenance. If this
situation occurs, ventilate immediately, then find and remove the cause of the smoke.
Do not burn trash!
Trash burning leads to unpredictable consequences, as contrary to dry wood, trash contain
different chemicals that react with each other during combustion. Each waste incineration does not cause their
destruction, and transformation in their chemical composition produces large amount of toxic chemicals. One of the
products of paper and plastic combustion is the formation of dioxin - a highly poisonous chemical that does not break
down and gets into the tissues of animals and humans. All manufactured stoves are designed for the use of dry wood
without additives, adhesives and paints. It is allowed to use the usual newspapers, but only to start a fire.
Do not burn: garbage, varnished or painted wood, plywood or the surface of the wood, chipboard!
Cleaning, Care and maintenance
After the purchase, the furnace must be handled with care and protected from mechanical damages. The furnace is
painted with a heat-resistant material which sinters during the first two firing ups and becomes mechanically stable.
When this substance sinters, the room must be adequately ventilated. While opening the furnace doors to add fuel,
be cautious and don’t let the burning elements to come out from the burning chamber. The power of the furnace can
be controlled by adjustment of the air supply valve and the flue outlet (if equipped). Do not touch the stove with bare
hands while it is hot. Ash pan should be cleaned regularly. Do not dispose of the ash to plastic packaging. Regularly
clean the smoke ducts and tubes in the furnace connection. The surface of the stove can be cleaned dry gently and
with soft brush. It is forbidden to wet clean the stove, because the paint is not resistant to rust. It is not a significant
problem, if due to overheating of paint, its colour changes to grey, rust stains appear or part of the surface gets
damaged. Losses can be supplemented with spray paint. The glass should be cleaned with a damp cloth and, if
necessary, by means of special measures. Glass should be cleaned when it is cold. To prevent condensation and
possible corrosion during long periods of non-use (f.eg. in summer), the stove should be cleaned from the ashes and
the rest of fuel. Leave the door ajar, and the valves open - for better air circulation around and through the furnace.
Do not make any unauthorized modifications to the design and appearance of the stove! During repairs, use only
original manufacturer’s spare parts! Under sanction of losing guarantees it is not permitted to make any changes to
the construction of the device. Unless the event is the fault of the manufacturer, the manufacturer does not accept
any liability for events occurring as a result of unauthorized changes in the design of the equipment, in particular
changes that are non-compliant with technical standards.
The events listed below are not subject to claims against the manufacturer and are not covered by the warranty:
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the formation of condensation;
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change in the colour of the paint that covers the stove;
