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INSTALLATION & USAGE MANUAL FIREPLACE | MENTOR Hydro
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9.5. Drainage of water tank
For any reason that requires the drainage of the tank, ARTE has anticipated and equipped the MENTOR fireplace with
a drainage layout. This layout includes a valve, which is located at the back of the combustion chamber (
Table 6.2.1.
Line 21) , and a stainless steel spiral that ends to a drain plug at the bottom of the device’s bac k side (Table 6.2.1, Line
15).
To empty the tank, you must remove the vermiculites (or the cast iron) that cover the combustion chamber (Table
6.2.1, Line 16&17) and the baffle (Table 6.2.1, Line 20). Then unscrew the 6 screws of the bottom plate that is located at
the bottom of the combustion chamber and remove it (Pic. 9.5.1). The resulting opening gives you access to a 1/2"
threaded adapter where a drain plug exists (Pic. 9.5.2). Connect one hose to the plug, which ends up to the sewage.
Pic. 9.5.1 Pic. 9.5.2
Finally, remove the cap that is located at the back of the
combustion chamber, unscrewing the 2 screws that hold it.
Then with 12
Χ 12mm square key or a big flathead
screwdriver, open the valve, on order the drainage of the
tank to start
(Pic. 9.5.3).
When the drainage is completed, close the valve, remove
the hose that you connected towards the sewage, and
place again the parts that you removed (bottom plate,
back cap, baffle, vermiculites, etc.)
9.6. Inactive fireplace for prolonged periods
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If the fireplace is not used for some time, clean it thoroughly and let the air control layout slightly
open (i.e. MANUAL 10%) in order to let the air circulate. Ensure that the rainwater cannot infiltrate from the flue.
Place a chimney cap that does not completely block the flue.
These actions should ensure there is a slight movement of air through the fireplace, and that the body and combustion
chamber remain dry, right into the corners.
Ash that remains in the fireplace, when not in use, can absorb moisture like blotting paper. If moisture settles inside the
fireplace, it forms rust which expands the more it settles. This can cause excessive pressure on the fireplace joints, thus
causing damage.
NOTE: It is recommended to thoroughly clean the fireplace at the end of the operating season Adding desiccant in
the combustion chamber, such as cat litter, helps absorb moisture during the summer. Make sure to remove it before
the beginning of the operating season.
Pic. 9.5.3