3.3 Operating procedure
The appliance must function with door properly
closed.
The burning rate can be adjusted by the
primary air control flap (rep. B) and the secondary air
control flap (rep. C).
Experience will show you which settings are best for
your situation.
The airwash system works with the secondary air
control flap. When the air control flap is full open the
system works at its strongest efficiency.
The more closed down the air control flap is, the less
effective the airwash will be ( when shut down
completely, the airwash system can not function )
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Loading the fuel :
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The door should be opened slowly, avoiding a sudden
rush of intake air, so that smoke does not escape into
the room.
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The minimum reloading interval for nominal heat
output is 45 mn.
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The logs must be placed on the glowing embers.
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For a briskly burning fire, there should always be at
least two logs in the fire. The fire will burn better if
there are several logs.
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For a slower burning fire (for example, at night), select
larger logs.
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After loading the firebox, close the main door (rep. A,
page 7).
Nominal Heat Output :
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Primary air control flap (rep. B) close.
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Secondary air control flap (rep. C) open.
3.4 De-ashing
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Ashes must be removed regularly.
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Ashes must never be allowed to pile up to the grate.
The grate would not be cool down and could rapidly be
damaged.
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Empty the ashes when the appliance is cold.
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Pick up the ash pan using a tool.
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Empty the ashes carefully with regard to the live
embers.
3.5 Maintenance of the Chimney
VERY IMPORTANT :
In order to avoid incidents
(Chimney fires etc...), the chimney must be maintained
regularly.
If burning wood, the chimney must be swept at least
twice a year. For smokeless fuel, at least once a
year.
Ensure the flue pipe connection is also cleaned.
In case of a chimney fire, you must act to cut off
the air supply to the chimney. This can be done
by shutting the door of the appliance and closing
down all air slides on the appliance. Ensure the
fire brigade have been contacted.
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR OF THE APPLIANCE
(OR AIR INLET) UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
We recommend that your chimney is examined for
soundness every year.
3.6 Maintenance of the stove
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The appliance must be cleaned regularly, together with
the connecting pipe and the flue pipe.
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Remove all deposits from the combustion chamber
and clean the grate area.
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The glass can be cleaned using a soft cloth dampened
with a mix of water and vinegar or a specialist stove
glass cleaning solution (obtainable from your local
stockist).
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This must only be done when the appliance is cold.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS
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The vitro ceramic glass resists a temperature of 750°C.
If the glass should be broken, it is recommended that
only an original factory replacement should be fitted.
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Check that there are no obstructions before relighting
after a long period of disuse.
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The appliance must not be used with a flue serving
several appliances.
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The baffle plates should be removed regularly and any
ash or deposits cleaned away.
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Ashes must not be allowed to build up.
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The door rope seals should be checked annually and
replaced when required.
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The grates must be free from any obstructions always
ensure there are no pieces of dislodged fuel or embers
in between the grate castings.
For enamelled finishes, the stove body can be cleaned
using a soft cloth either dry, or slightly damp with a very
mild detergent.
NEVER CLEAN ENAMEL SURFACES WHILST THE
STOVE IS HOT
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The cast iron body panels of non-enamelled stoves can
be cleaned with a proprietary stove cleaner or
re-sprayed / touched up using a stove paint. These
products are available from your Franco Belge Dealer.
3.7 Safety advice
This appliance produces heat and may cause severe
burns if touched.
The stove may still be
HOT
even when the fire has burnt
out.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
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Technical manual “1266”
“ARDENNES” - model 134 15 07
Instructions for user
