Instructions for installation and use. Reproduction prohibited. 07/ 2010 version 2.0 TAM
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7) Safety Rules
7.1 – General points
- Never try to put out a fire by throwing water on it.
- The window and certain other parts of the appliance get very hot.
“Watch out for risk of getting burnt – especially as far as children
are concerned.”
The fireplace radiates a lot of heat through the window glass.
Do not place any heat-sensitive materials or objects closer
than 1.20 metres from the glass.
Do not place any easily inflammable materials near the
appliance.
Never operate the appliance without the ash box in position.
- When removing ashes, empty the ash box into a metal or non-
inflammable container reserved exclusively for the purpose.
7.2 – Chimney fires
- If a chimney fire breaks out, set the primary air damper to position 1.
Leave the door closed!
- Remove any easily inflammable materials from the neighbourhood of
the appliance.
- Call the fire brigade and leave the premises.
- Keep a watch on events outside (sparks from the chimneystack, for
example).
How do you avoid chimney fires?
Chimney fires can very often be avoided simply by using dry wood!
Damp wood does not only diminish calorific power, it burns poorly
(bistrage of the window) and generates creosotes (tarring of the flue),
which are highly inflammable!
Never reuse the appliance after a chimney fire without assessment by a
qualified professional, who must check damage to the flue, etc.
Mechanical sweeping of the flue is essential. It should be carried out at
least twice a year, with at least one sweeping during the heating season.
A certificate should be issued by the sweeping company after completion
of the operation.
Following a long period on non-use, check that flues are unobstructed
(insect nests for example) before relighting.
