To prevent flue gases from escaping during the heater’s operation, the door should be closed
at all times, except for lighting, fuel loading and removing ash. The maximum air supply must
be provided when lighting the fire. The primary air-supply control must be opened entirely. A
slight opening of the door is allowed until the fire is lit. Do not leave the site while lighting the
fire when the door is open.
Do not use inflammable liquids, grease or other improper agents as a lighting aid. Once the
stove has been lit and in normal operation, the burning parameters may be controlled by
means of the primary air-supply control fitted below the door.
With the primary air control set to the full open position, the greatest volume of air is supplied to
the combustion chamber under the hearth, thanks to which intense fuel burning occurs. The
rated values of the stove are achieved with the primary air control 50% open.
EXTINGUISHING
To extinguish the fire, close the primary air supply completely, which will result in the fuel’s
burning out on its own.
When quick flame quenching is necessary, cover the hearth chamber with dry sand or ash.
Extingu- ishing the stove with water is not allowed, as it puts its components at risk of damage.
FREE-STANDING SPACE-HEATER MAINTENANCE
Stove Maintenance
The stove and smoke-duct-maintenance activities consist of ensuring that the guidelines below
are followed. Regular or scheduled stove-maintenance activities involve removing the ash,
cleaning the front glass, cleaning the combustion chamber, and cleaning the chimney flue.
CHIMNEY-FLUE MAINTENANCE
A well-cleaned and maintained chimney provides the basis for correct and safe stove
operation. The user must clean the chimney in accordance with the valid regulations. How
often you clean and per- form the maintenance depends on the chimney insulation and the
type of wood used. Using unse- asoned wood with a humidity above 20%, or softwood, will
pose the risk of a chimney fire related to a thick layer of flammable creosote deposits, which
must be removed regularly. Failing to remove the creosote layer inside the chimney liner
causes sealing damage, and also contributes to corrosion build-
-up. Consequently, the regular inspection and maintenance of the stove and its related
components are required.
HEARTH CLEANING
Before and after each heating season, the hearth must be cleaned and checked carefully, as
leaving ash in the ash drawer over a longer time will cause its chemical corrosion. During
operation, regular cle- aning of the firebox-combustion chamber must be performed (how often it
needs to be done depends on the variety and humidity of the wood used). Use a poker,
scrapers, a brush, chimney vacuums and ash separators for cleaning the hearth components.
GLASS CLEANING
The glass gets heated up to high temperatures, so clean it only when the hearth has cooled
down. Clean it using approved agents designed for this purpose only (do not use them to clean
the firebox parts). Do not use any abrasive agents for this purpose, asthis may cause its
surface to be scratched.
