Nordica ETNA 2500, Руководство пользователя

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2.2 OPERATING THE FIREPLACE
2.2.1 Installation instructions
The purpose of these instructions is to provide you with a simple and safe method to install the
fireplace and chimney. Please read this manual carefully before the installation.
2.2.2 Fuel
Nordica appliance is designed to burn cordwood fuel only. Hardwoods are preferred to softwoods
since the energy content of wood is relative to its density. Hardwoods will result in a longer burning
fire and less frequent refuelling. Wood that has been cut and split and let to dry under a cover for a
period of one year will usually meet that criterion. Wet or green wood will be difficult to burn and will
result in lower efficiency, increased creosoting and deposits on the glass and in the chimney.
Excessively dry wood will burn well but will also have higher emissions and shorter burning time.
2.2.3 First fires
Before using the fireplace, remove the protecting plastic covering the doors. Clean all glue residues
with soft soap. If you have Gold or Brushed Silver door, make sure to clean all finger prints and
other deposits on the plating. Since the plating cures during the first fire, fingerprints will
permanently etch the plating.
2.2.4 Building a fire
At the beginning of lighting open the air input register (handle located on the left, behind the lower
shutter) and leave it open during the whole duration of heating. Then close it again when the unit is
turned off to avoid the cooling of the area.
It is recommended to preheat the chimney to avoid risks of smoke by presenting paper in a form of
a torch in the direction of the chimney or by crumpling newspapers in the fireplace and light at 3 or
4 different places. Keep the door half-open to obtain a more active fire and during this time, the
chimney will preheat faster.
Lighting a good sharp fire is necessary. Introduce into the outer firebox a small quantity of old
ruffled papers and cover them with kindling. Open the draft keys (located at the center, behind the
higher shutter) and light fire. As soon as fire is well taken, add pieces of wood a little larger and
close the door. When the fireplace is hot, do not touch the key handle with bare hands.
IMPORTANT
Never use your fireplace as an incinerator to burn light fuels, such as used oil, naphtha, gas, motor
oil, lamp combustible, kerosene, flammable liquid fuel for coal or any other flammable liquids to light
or revive a fire.
You could lose control of the fire and it could result as a chimney fire. Keep those flammable liquids
away from the fireplace at all time.
2.2.5 Smoking-causes and troubleshooting
An Everest and Etna 2500 fireplace installed correctly should not produce smoke in the house. If
the fireplace continues to produce smoke, it will probably be for the following reasons:
a) Negative pressure in the house
The exterior installation of the chimney is defective or incorrect, engaging return of air
problems, and consequently, lighting difficulties.
The heating of the chimney is insufficient. Do not forget that the hotter the fireplace is, the
more the chimneys will intake smoke.