Spartherm Australia Freestander, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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5.3 ASH REMOVAL PROCEDURES
IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF ASHES MAY RESULT IN FIRES.
DO NOT DISCARD ASHES IN CARDBOARD BOXES, DISCARD
IN BACK YARDS, OR STORE IN GARAGES.
IF USING A VACUUM TO CLEAN UP ASHES, BE SURE THE
ASHES ARE ENTIRELY COOLED. USING A VACUUM TO CLEAN
UP WARM ASHES COULD CAUSE A FIRE INSIDE THE VACUUM.
NEVER OPERATE YOUR APPLIANCE WITH THE ASH PLUG (IF
APPLICABLE) REMOVED.
FAILURE TO ACHIEVE A GOOD SEAL BETWEEN THE ASH
OPENING, ASH PLUG OR ASH WELL DOOR MAY RESULT IN AN
OVER FIRE CONDITION THAT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
APPLIANCE AND/OR SURROUNDINGS.
Allow the ashes in your firebox to accumulate to a depth of 50 - 75mm;
they tend to burn themselves up.
When the fire has burned down and cooled, remove any excess ashes but
leave an ash bed approximately 25mm deep on the firebox bottom to help
maintain a hot charcoal bed.
Shovel some ashes out through the door into a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. Keep the closed container on a non-combustible floor or ground,
well away from all combustible materials. The ashes should be retained in the
closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Cold wood ashes
can be used on the garden or in compost.
5.4 CREOSOTE FORMATION & REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which
combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors
condense in the relatively cooler chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a
result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When
ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. The chimney connector
and chimney should be inspected regularly during the heating season to
determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated it
should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
RUNAWAY OR CHIMNEY FIRE
A CHIMNEY FIRE CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR
CHIMNEY SYSTEM.
THIS DAMAGE CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE
DAMAGED COMPONENT PARTS. CHIMNEY FIRES ARE NOT
COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.
CAUSES:
• Using incorrect fuel, or small fuel pieces which would normally be used
as kindling.
• Leaving the door ajar too long and creating extreme temperatures as the
air rushes in the open door.
• Improperly installed or worn gaskets.
• Creosote build-up in chimney.
SOLUTIONS:
• Do not burn treated or processed wood, coal, charcoal, coloured paper
or cardboard.
• Do not burn green or freshly cut wood.
• Be careful not to over fire the appliance by leaving the door open too
long after the initial start-up.
• Replace worn, dried out (inflexible) gaskets.
• Have the chimney regularly cleaned.
IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE:
• Have a well understood plan for evacuation and a place outside for
everyone to meet. Prepare to evacuate to ensure everyone’s safety.
• Close air control on appliance.
• Call local fire department. Have a fire extinguisher handy. Contact local
authorities for further information on how to handle a chimney fire.