Ventis ME150, Инструкция по установке и эксплуатации

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ME150 - Installation and Operation Manual
5.1 Manufactured Logs
Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax
impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical
additives. Manufactured logs made of 100%
compressed sawdust can be burned, but use
caution in the number of these logs burned at one
time. Start with one manufactured log and see how
the fireplace reacts. Never use more than two
manufactured logs at a time.
5.2 Creosote
When wood burns slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combines with humidity to
produce creosote. Creosote vapor condenses in the chimney left relatively cool by the slow fire and coats
the inside of the flue with residue. When creosote ignites, it produces a red-hot, extremely dangerous fire.
It is therefore recommended to make small, brightly burning fires rather than lazy, smoldering fires. Not
only will it keep your glass doors and flue cleaner but, what is most important, it will lessen the likelihood of
chimney fires.
5.3 Chimney Fire Safety Procedures
What to do if you suspect a chimney fire has started:
1. Close the fireplace doors.
2. Alert everyone in the house.
3. Call the Fire Department if necessary.
4. Put out the fire in the fireplace with a dry-chemical extinguisher, baking soda, sand or ashes. (Never
use salt because it is corrosive, or water because it could cause a steam explosion.)
5. Make sure the sparks coming from the chimney do not set fire to the roof.
6. Before reusing the fireplace, have it inspected by the Fire Department.