General Notes; Flue-Gas Protection; Gas Safety Regulations (For Installation & Use) 1998; Maintenance And Cleaning - Dru Verwarming FIRE COUNTRY RC Manual De Instalación Y Guía Del Usuario

GENERAL NOTES

GENERAL NOTES

Flue-gas protection

An insufficient air supply or a malfunctioning chimney duct could
reduce the concentration of oxygen in the room to such an
extent that there would not be enough oxygen left for complete
combustion of the gas, resulting in the formation of carbon
monoxide.The air supply must comply with national guidelines.
This appliance is fitted with an 'oxypilot' (pilot-light burner),
which also prevents a dangerous concentration of combustion
products forming in the room as a result of incomplete gas com-
bustion.The installer should allow the fire to burn for 10 mins.
and then check that the flue gases are discharged properly.
The pilot-light burner cannot be serviced. If it is defective, you
can order a new one via your installer. Only authentic replace-
ment parts are to be used.The pilot-light burner must not be
adjusted or altered in any way whatsoever.The installer must not
short-circuit the pilot-light system in any way whatsoever.
Gas Safety Regulations (for installation & use) 1998
In your own interest and that of safety, it is law that all gas appli-
ances are installed by competent persons in accordance with the
above regulations. Failure to install appliances correctly could
lead to prosecution.
NB:The Confederation of Registered Gas Installers,
whose members are identified by the emblem shown
here, are all required to work to the recognised stan-
dards.

Maintenance and Cleaning

The appliance should be inspected once a year by a qualified
company, and cleaned and/or repaired as necessary.The inspec-
tion and maintenance must at least ensure that the appliance is
working correctly and safely.This can be done by your own
gasinstaller or a specialised maintenance company. It is advisable
to remove any dust from the appliance several times before and
during the heating season. Do not use any caustic or abrasive
agents when cleaning the appliance.The chimney must be
inspected regularly to make sure that all flue gases are dis-
charged through the chimney. Do not allow excesses of soot to
build up in the chimney. Any soot that has formed in the chim-
ney should be removed, only when it cold, with a brush or a vac-
uum cleaner.The ventilation should be checked regularly to
make sure that there is no obstruction.
Discoloration of walls and ceiling
Brown discoloration is an annoying problem, which is difficult to
solve. It can be caused by dust burning as a result of poor venti-
lation, for example, or by cigarette smoke or candles.
These problems can be avoided by ensuring that the room
the heater is in is properly ventilated.A good guideline for
ventilation is:
New buildings : 3.24 m
surface of the room.
Existing buildings : 25.20 m
Use candles and oil lamps as little as possible, keeping the wick
as short as possible.While they enhance the atmosphere, candles
and oil lamps also cause the formation of large quantities of
unhealthy soot particles in your home. Cigarette and cigar
smoke contains tar, which upon heating will precipitate on cold
or damp walls. If you have a newly cemented chimney or have
3 / hour per m 2 floor
3 / hour for a room.
had any other reconstructions / renovations done, you are
advised to wait at least 6 weeks before lighting your fire, to
allow the walls, floor and ceiling to dry out completely.

Lighting the heater for the first time

There can be an unpleasant smell when you light the heater for
the first time.This is caused by the varnish evaporating and will
disappear after a few hours.We therefore advise you, on initial
use, to heat the appliance at the highest setting while ventilating
the room it is installed in well.

Extra protection

This heater meets the normal safety standards regarding surface
temperatures, but physical contact with heated surfaces should
be avoided where possible.An additional guard is recommended
to protect young children and elderly, infirmed or handicapped
people.
Disposal
When replacing or otherwise removing the appliance, it should
be disposed of in compliance with current regulations.
Shut off the connecting tap with coupling before commencing
disassembly. Undo the coupling between the connecting tap and
the appliance.The whole appliance can now be disassembled and
removed.

Guarantee

The warranty for your DRU appliance will be provided by your
supplier. In case of malfunctions, you should always contact him.
You supplier will contact DRU if he feels this is necessary.The
factory warranty for your appliance is valid for 2 years after date
of purchase.
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