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3 . I N S T A L L A T I N G T H E F I R E
Before first commissioning or after changing the loca-
tion of the fire, cleaning and service work, ensure that
the flue plate, as well as the wood stop (Fig. Combus-
tion chamber, Part 47 and 31) is in the correct position.
When using a flue pipe with throttle valve, the throttle
valve must be open.
Care must be taken with this fire that the flue draught
reaches at least the prescribed value (> 10 Pa). Should
problems arise here, please contact your master chim-
ney sweep.
CONNECTING THE FIRE
Proceed as follows for new connections in a brick-built
chimney:
1. Measure and mark out the stove connection (take into
consideration any floor plate thickness) according to natu-
ral dimensions.
2. Chisel out (drill) the hole in the brickwork.
3. Brick in the wall liner.
Seal the wall liner first with mineral rock wool. Render
with heat-resistant cement mortar or equivalent.
4. Position the floor plate with floor protection (cardboard)
once the mortar has set and after painting.
5. The stove can now be carefully lifted onto the floor plate.
The stove should not be pushed on unprotected
floors.
Strong corrugated cardboard or e.g. old carpet is
useful to assist assembly and as a base. The stove
can also be pushed on this cardboard or carpet.
We recommend original flue pipes from RIKA for proper
connection.
The connection may not project into the chimney shaft!
Seal the gap between flue pipe and wall liner with ceramic
sealer.
The installation must conform to the respective safety
and building regulations.
Please contact your master chimney sweep in this
context. He will be pleased to inform you.
If you use a system chimney (e.g. glazed fireclay) we
would ask you follow the manufacturer’s connection
instructions closely.
