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5. INITIAL START-UP
The unit has a layer of heat-resistant varnish that resists very high temperatures. An unpleasant smell may
develop in the first hours after starting the unit due to burning in of the varnish; however, this is not dangerous.
To accelerate this process, allow the unit to burn at the highest setting for several hours and ventilate the area
well. After the first time the unit is turned on, a light deposit may form on the inside of the window. This is due
to the varnish hardening. After the fireplace has cooled down, this deposit can be removed using a fireplace
glass cleaner or ceramic hotplate cleaner.
5.1 Daily maintenance
∗ Avoid having a lot of dust and cigarette smoke, candle and oil lamp particles in the air of your home.
Heating of these particles through the convection system of the unit, can lead to discolouring of walls and
ceilings. It is therefore advisable to ensure the area containing the unit is always sufficiently ventilated.
Regularly remove any dust that has settled behind the operating lid with a vacuum cleaner.
If the glass is broken or cracked, it should be replaced immediately by a recognised fitter before the
unit is used again.
∗ The unit must be switched off immediately if something is spilt on it. It should only be cleaned once the
unit has cooled down. Never use abrasive, aggressive cleaning products or fireplace cleaner; only use a dry
cloth that does not give off fluff.
∗ Your local specialised dealer will be able to provide you with spray cans containing heat-resistant varnish,
so that small stains or damages may be touched-up during annual maintenance.
5.2 Important tips for gas heating or wood fuelled units and fireplaces.
Prevent discolouration of walls and ceilings!
There are always particles in the air in each living area even if the area is vacuum cleaned regularly!
These particles are easily visible when the sun streams in. This issue will not arise if the amount of
particles in the air is limited. If these particles are present in greater quantities and particularly if the air is
contaminated by soot and tar particles, for example, through the burning of candles or oil lamps and
cigarette or cigar smoke, then we can speak of a poor inner climate! Cooled air slowly flows over the floor
to the heater in a heated living area. This air is heated in the convection system of the fireplace or heater,
resulting in a quickly rising column of air that subsequently spreads through the room again. This means
there is always dust and other polluting particles depositing on cold and often damp surfaces. This issue
occurs especially in a new building (building damp) that is not yet dry. An undesirable consequence of this
phenomenon could be discolouration of walls and or ceiling!
How can this problem be avoided?
∗ With a newly built fireplace or following renovation, wait at least 6 weeks before firing up.
∗ The building damp must have disappeared completely from the walls, floor and ceiling.
∗ The room where the unit is located must be well ventilated.
∗ The required air ventilation must be in line with local building regulations.
∗ Limit the use of candles and oil lamps and keep the taper as short as possible.
∗ These two atmosphere creators create considerable quantities of polluting and unhealthy soot particles in
your home.
∗ Among other things, cigarettes and cigars contain tar that will precipitate on cold and damp walls during
heating.
∗ This may occur above radiators and light fittings and with ventilation grilles (if there is a poor internal
climate), although to a lesser degree.
