When refilling with wood it would be advisable to open the secondary air adjustment device (NOT THE PRIMARY ONE). Slightly open the door so that the stove
takes in oxygen, load the wood and close the firebox door. At the time of refilling there should be no lit fire in the chamber as, depending on the efficiency of the
fireplace, there may be a loss of fumes into the environment generated by the fire. Therefore, refilling is only recommended when there are embers burning on the
fire bed.
CAUTION:
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Do not introduce into the stove an amount of fuel greater than that recommended in this manual.
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Don't smother the fire by closing the air vents.
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Do not leave the primary air adjustment device open (in the 8 kW and 12.5 kW stoves) during normal operation, thus avoiding overheating of the appliance
and subsequent deformation of it or the damaging of other parts such as the glass.
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Do not leave the firebox door open.
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Use proper protection equipment during refuelling: the firebox door handle and the adjustment devices might be very hot when the stove is operational.
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If the coals are extinguished, light them up with new wood shims to start the fire. If this does not occur, gases may form in the combustion chamber and
subsequently, in extreme cases, an explosion may occur.
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Identify the correct ignition and the right amount of air (by adjusting the adjustment devices) to ensure that the stove works properly, based on the
characteristics of the fireplace and wood.
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The firebox chamber is made of a material called vermiculite. Although it is resistant, it is advisable not to throw wood onto it during refilling. Breakage
due to user incorrect behaviour in loading wood is not covered by the warranty.
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Over time, however, it is possible that small cracks may form in the vermiculite. This is absolutely normal and in no way affects the correct functioning of
the stove.
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09. CLEANING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The stove requires simple and frequent cleaning to guarantee maximum efficiency and correct operation.
The Purchaser must regularly clean the stove, following the instructions contained in this Instruction Manual. Failure to clean and/or to perform ordinary maintenance
of the stove can cause: operating anomalies, clogging of the pipes, inefficient or slow combustion, overheating of the stove and catching fire of the same.
Eva Stampaggi S.r.l. assumes no criminal and/or civil liability, direct and/or indirect for the malfunction of the stove and for damage to persons or property caused
by the failure/incorrect cleaning and routine maintenance of the stove.
Perform daily cleaning in a completely cold stove as follows:
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Empty the ash drawer, vacuuming it or by throwing the ash into the domestic waste;
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Vacuum the combustion chamber, ensuring that there are no burning embers remaining. If embers are still burning, the vacuum cleaner will catch fire;
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Remove the ash that collects inside the firebox and on the door.
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Clean the glass with a damp cloth or with a ball of damp newspaper dipped in ash. If the operation is performed with the stove hot there is a risk of the
glass exploding.
Caution: Only use a dry cloth to clean the stove. Do not use abrasive material or products that could corrode or bleach surfaces.
10. NON-ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
The Buyer must have the flue and flue pipe cleaned annually, before winter, by qualified technical personnel and retaining the documentation to be shown in the
event of activation of the warranty.
Cleaning must also be carried out before resuming use of the stove, as during the summer there may have been impediments to the regular flow of exhaust gases
(e.g. nesting, fouling or obstruction).
The lack of extraordinary maintenance can cause: depression with poor draught and a slow flame, clogging of the fire pit and pipes, overheating of the stove and
fire in the smoke pipe.
Eva Stampaggi S.r.l. assumes no criminal and/or civil liability, direct and/or indirect for the malfunction and those resulting from people or things caused by the
failure/incorrect extraordinary maintenance of the stove.
It is not uncommon, at the first cold spell and with wind for fires to ignite in the chimney due to the residue build up; some advice in the unfortunate event of this
happening is:
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Block air supply to the pipe immediately;
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Use large handfuls of sand or salt, not water, to extinguish the fire;
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Move objects and furniture away from the hot chimney.
Caution: Only use a dry cloth for cleaning the outside of the stove. Do not use abrasive material or products that could corrode or bleach surfaces.
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