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CHEMINÉES
PHILIPPE
RADIANTE 1200
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For brick enclosures four weeks drying time should be respected to ensure that moisture evaporates
accordingly
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Once this period has passed, you can light your first fire, with a moderate amount of wood and a
reduced opening of the air intake to limit the intensity of the fire, which will allow a progressive rise in
temperature within the insert and other elements, to avoid rapid expansion of the materials and thermal
shock
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The first 10 fires should be small fires to finalise the drying process
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During initial use there may be an odour (not harmful) from the unit caused by surplus paint curing. It
is best to ensure adequate and good ventilation during this process. A few additional fires after the
drying time may be required to remove this smell
BEFORE LIGHTING FOR THE FIRST TIME
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With the door open: When using the unit with the door open, it is necessary for the damper to be in the
open position, to reduce the chances of smoke being blown back. It is NOT recommended to use the
unit with the door open for prolonged and continuous periods of time.
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Never leave the door open unsupervised
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With the door closed: Opening the damper will ensure that smoke is not blown back out when refueling
OPEN & CLOSED DOOR OPERATION
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The heat output from a
Cheminées Philippe
fireplace depends mainly on the fuel used
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Burn hardwood only, refer to page 33 for recommended fire wood
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Be prepared! It is impossible for a wood merchant to deliver you guaranteed seasoned dry firewood
in the middle of a wet winter. The best way to dry wood is to split it and expose the inner core allowing
the sun to dry the wood naturally and store your wood for at least 12 months before use
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Tip:
Cold wood does not burn as well, so bring your firewood indoors into the warmth a few days
before use
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Do not burn domestic waste, plastic (eg bottles) or plastic derivatives, rubber, oily products (eg oil
soaked rags) etc which not only give off an unpleasant odour but will also pollute the environment and
can cause hazardous combustion residues in the fireplace and flue which can be harmful to you, your
environment and your fireplace
FUEL
