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8.4 Danger of overheating
The fireplace must never be used in a
manner that causes overheating
Overheating occurs when there is too much fuel and/or air so that
too much heat is developed. A sure sign of overheating is when
parts of the fireplace glow red. In which case, immediately reduce
the air vent opening.
Upon suspicion of excessive/poor draught in the chimney,
seek professional help. (See also «3.0 Installation» (Chimney
and flue pipe) in the installation manual for information.)
In case of chimney fire:
• Close all hatches and vents.
• Keep the firebox door closed.
• Check the loft and cellar for smoke.
• Call the fire service.
• Before use after a fire an expert must check the fireplace and
the chimney in order to ensure that it is fully functional.
8.5 From winter to spring
During a transitional period with sudden fluctuations
in temperature, or under difficult wind conditions,
disturbances in the chimney draught may occur so that
the smoke gasses are not drawn out.
One should then use smaller logs and have a larger opening
in the air vents so that the wood burns better and faster.
This gives a higher flue gas temperature and the draft in
the chimney is maintained.
To prevent too much ash from accumulating remove it more
often than usual. See «9.2 Ash removal».
9.0 Maintenance
9.1 Cleaning the glass
The product is equipped with an air wash for the glass. Air is sucked
in through the air vent on the top of the product and down along
the inside of the glass.
However, some soot will always stick to the glass, but the quantity
will depend on the local draught conditions and adjustment of the
air vent. Most of the soot layer will normally be burned off when
the air vent is opened all the way and a fire is burning briskly in
the fireplace.
Good advice! For normal cleaning, moisten a paper towel with
warm water and add some ash from the burn chamber. Rub it over
the glass and then clean the glass with clean water. Dry well. If it
is necessary to clean the glass more thoroughly we recommend
using a glass cleaner (follow the instructions on the bottle).
9.2 Ash removal
If the fireplace has an ash pan
• Shake or scrape the ash down into the ash pan.
• Carefully lift the ash pan out and empty it into a non-com-
bustible container.
• Make sure the ash house is completely empty before replac-
ing the ash pan.
If the fireplace does not have an ash pan
• Use a scoop or similar to remove the ash through the door.
• Always leave some ash as a protective layer on the bottom
of the fireplace.
Important! Only remove ash when the fireplace is cold.
9.3 Cleaning and soot removal
Soot deposits may build up on the internal surfaces of the fireplace
during use. Soot is a good insulator and will therefore reduce the
fireplace’s heat output. If soot deposits accumulate when using
the product, they can be easily removed by using a soot remover.
In order to prevent a water and tar layer from forming in the
fireplace you should regularly allow the fire to burn hot in order to
remove the layer. An annual internal cleaning is necessary to get
the best heating effect from the product. It is a good idea to do this
in connection with the sweeping of the chimney and flue pipes.
9.4 Sweeping of flue pipes to the chimney
On certain free-standing fireplaces the top plate can be lifted off
and the pipe swept through the top.
Otherwise, flue pipes must be swept through the flue pipe
sweeping hatch or through the product’s door opening. Normally,
the baffle must be removed. (See separate section «4.0 Service»
in the product’s installation manual.)
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