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THE IMPORTANCE OF AVAILABLE AIR FOR COMBUSTION AT THE UNITS POSITION:
As air is required for correct combustion in the stove, it is critical that there is enough available air
in the room. In the case of houses where the windows and doors seal completely (new
houses/green technology) the arrival of fresh air in the room is not guaranteed. This could
compromise the draw of the unit as well as your own safety. Consequently, a supplementary
source of air providing external air close to the unit should be allowed for (possibly a conduit
through an external wall or into a well-ventilated adjoining room. It is expressly forbidden to have
the supplementary source of air coming from the same room where a boiler is situated or from the
garage. An air supply pipe should be smooth, a minimum of 120mm in diameter, be a maximum of
4m in length and should not have more than 3 bends along its length. If it is going directly outside,
it is advised to have a fixed louvre on the outside.
The air supply should not be closed off when the unit is burning. When the unit is functioning
correctly with the natural draw of the chimney, a volume of air of 20 m³/hr is required. Natural
circulation of air should be allowed for in the room. One should be aware that if there is a working
extractor in the same room
– the extractor creates a low pressure point in the room in order to
evacuate fumes and smoke. In the worst case, this could even cause the stove chimney to draw
fumes back down the chimney and into the room
– with very dangerous consequences.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER:
The wood burning stove is designed to allow you to cook on the top surface and to heat the room
at the same time. It can also be used for heating throughout the year. The unit is designed to only
burn wood. The stove is made of enameled steel sheets, and some enameled cast iron parts. The
door has a panoramic ceramic glass fitted, resistant to 700
°
C, allowing a good view of the fire and
preventing escaping fumes and sparks. The internal firebox is lined with individual cast iron plates
and a flat grate at the bottom. Beneath the oven door is a warmer drawer
– never put flammable
materials in this drawer. Radiant heat is transmitted through the external surfaces of the stove.
The stove has primary and secondary air intakes to regulate combustion.
Before using the stove, read the instructions.
The unit must be installed following all accepted norms and regulations.
It is highly recommended that a professional installer is used.
Never close off the air intakes.
The unit must be connected to its own chimney. Never use multiple chimneys.
Do not modify the unit.
The unit must be used with the door closed.
All surfaces of the unit get hot, please take all precautions to prevent burns.
Keep child and the elderly away from the unit, in order to prevent accidents.
Assure yourself that you have a good draw by adjusting the air intake lever on the front of
the unit.
PERFORMANCE OF THE UNIT:
Always follow the instructions.
When lighting for the first time, use a small load of wood to verify that the unit is working
properly. Slowly increase the load over a period of several days.
Do not use the unit as an incinerator.
Only use the recommended fuel
– wood.
After a long period of non-use, check that the chimney is clear as well as any air intakes,
etc.