7. STARTUP (FIRST IGNITIONS)
In order to ignite the fire, we recommend using small wood strips with paper or other means such as fire starters. It is forbidden to use liquid substances
such as alcohol, gasoline, petroleum or similar products.
WARNING!! At the beginning, it is possible that you note smoke or smell which are typically produced when metals are subject to high
temperatures or when the paint is still fresh.
Never ignite the equipment when there are combustible gases in the environment.
In order to do a proper start-up of the products treated with paints used at high temperatures, it is important to consider the following conditions:
•
The materials of the products are not homogenous due to the fact that there are cast-iron parts and steel parts.
•
The temperature of the product-s body is not uniform: among different zones there are variable temperatures between 300°C and 500°C.
•
During its lifetime, the product is subject to ignitions stoppages even in the same day, as well as intensive use or not use depending on the
season.
•
The equipment, at the beginning, must be subject to different start-up cycles so that all materials and the paint can complete different elastic
expansions.
Therefore, it is important to adopt these measures during the ignition phase:
1.
Assure that there is a good air refill in the place where the equipment is installed.
2.
During the 4 o 5 first ignitions, do not load excessively the combustion chamber and keep the stove lit during at least 6-10 hours continuously.
3.
Then, load it more, respecting the recommended load and try to leave the fireplace lit the maximum time as possible, trying to avoid short ignition
periods.
4.
During the first ignitions, you should not place any object on the equipment and, in particular, on lacquered surfaces. Lacquered surfaces should
not be touched while the equipment is heated.
8. IGNITION AND NORMAL OPERATION
In order to do a good ignition of the stove, it is necessary to follow the next steps:
a.
Open the door. Open completely the regulator of the primary air intake.
b.
Insert a fire starter or a paper ball and some wood splinters into the chamber.
c.
Light the paper or the splinter. Close the door slowly and leave it half-open 10 or 15 minutes while the glass is heated.
d.
When there is flame enough, open the door slowly in order to avoid smoke returns and load the fireplace with dry wood logs. Close the door
slowly.
e.
When the logs are lit, use the regulators located on the frontal part (primary and secondary air intake) in order to control the heat emission of the
stove. These regulators should be opened according to the heating needs. The best combustion (with minimum emissions) is reached when the
main part of the air for the combustion passes through the secondary air regulator.
In addition to the air regulation for the combustion, the draw also affects the intensity of the combustion and the heating performance of your equipment.
A good draft of the stove needs a reduced regulation of the air for the combustion, while a lack of draft needs a good regulation of the air for the
combustion.
Due to safety reasons, the door must remain closed when the fireplace is being used. You should only open the door for loading the fuel. In order to
refill the fuel, open the door slowly, open the primary air intake, introduce the wood and close the door. After 3-5 minutes, return to the combustion
recommended regulation.
Do not overload the equipment (see maximum fuel load). Too much fuel and too much air for the combustion can cause the overheating and, therefore,
damage the equipment. The non-compliance of this rule will invalidate the warranty.
9. SERVICING AND CARE
The stove, the chimney and, in general, the whole installation, must be cleaned completely at least once a year or when necessary.
WARNING!! Maintenance and servicing operations must be done when the stove is cold. These tasks are not covered by the warranty.
TYPE OF WOOD
HOLM OAK
ASH TREE
BIRCH TREE
ELM TREE
BEECH
WILLOW
FIR TREE
WILD PINE
POPLAR
QUALITY
OPTIMAL
VERY GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
NOT ENOUGH
NOT ENOUGH
INSUFFICIENT
INSUFFICIENT
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