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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Caution: when the fire is alight, some parts of the stove reach high temperatures. It is therefore advisable to keep any children who may appro-
ach the stove under control. It is not advisable to keep heat sensitive objects near the stove (plastic, etc.).
Nearby extractor hoods may draw unburnt gases out into the room when the stove is alight.
Hot ash must never be poured into waste bins since it may cause fire.
Caution: the firebox door reaches high temperatures when the fire is alight. To load wood, open the door in two stages: first slowly and par-
tially (3 or 4 cm), then - after a few seconds - completely, thus preventing smoke from getting out through the door.
FIRST LIGHTING
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Any unpleasant smells or smoke are caused by materials used during construction evaporating or drying. This tends to die down after a few days.
- Proceed as follows: put screwed up paper balls in the firebox and cover with a few twigs or a few pieces of thin well seasoned wood, so that
the flames grow as much as possible.
- Open combustion air valve A and open the draught valve (if fitted) on the flue connecting pipe (smoke duct).
- Light the paper and add about half the recommended amount of wood as the flames grow (see wood consumption table). As soon as the fla-
mes go out and a good bed of embers has formed, load the firebox with the normal amount of wood.
- If the fire is too lively, it is advisable to close the combustion air valve partially by turning valve A and slightly close the draught valve (if fitted)
on the flue connecting pipe (smoke duct)
- Make sure the firebox door is always tightly shut when the fire is alight; if it remains open for a long time, smoke may get out.
N.B.: do not use alcohol, petrol, kerosene or other liquid fuels to light the fire. Keep liquid fuels away from the fire. Do not use firelighters made
from petroleum or chemical substances: they may cause serious damage to the firebox walls. Only use eco-friendly firelighters.
Overloading (more kilos than in the table shown earlier) or excessively lively flames may damage the firebox compartment and the external cove-
ring.
SECONDARY AIR
Secondary air is the air which flows in the upper part of the flame. Gases which are not burnt during wood combustion itself catch alight and
burn on the top of the flame, thus optimizing heat output and reducing emissions of unburnt material into the atmosphere.
TYPE OF FUEL
The stove should preferably be loaded with well seasoned beech/birch wood or with lignite briquettes (three pieces at most in order not to dama-
ge the firebox and outer covering due to the high level of heat these give off). Every type of wood has different characteristics and these affect
combustion output. The rated output (in kW) declared may be obtained by burning the right amount of wood and being careful not to overload
the combustion chamber (firebox).
ASH REMOVAL
The ashpan under the firebox door must be emptied as soon as it is full since, otherwise, the ash could cause the cast iron firebox grate to over-
heat and block air flow in the firebox itself. In any case, it is advisable to empty the ashpan regularly to optimize firebox combustion air intake.
It is advisable to empty the stove when cold, for example every morning before lighting.
CLEANING THE GLASS PANE
Use the specific detergent available from dealers to clean the inside glass surface.
Do not clean the glass during stove operation or while hot!
N.B.: ceramic glass withstands high temperatures, but it is fragile, so protect it from accidental blows!
CLEANING THE CERAMIC COVERING
The ceramic covering must be cleaned with a gentle detergent and damp cloth. Do not use cold water when the stove is hot since the sudden
temperature change could damage the ceramic covering.
CLEANING THE FIREBOX
Clean the firebox compartment regularly or, in any case, when soot deposits become excessive. This leads to better stove operation and output.
CLEANING THE FLUE
This must be done before periods of stove use and every time you see a layer of soot and tar (easily flammable substances) on the inside of the
duct. When deposits reach a thickness of 5 - 6 mm, high temperatures and sparks may set them on fire with easily imaginable consequences
both for the flue and your home. It is therefore advisable to clean the flue at least once a year or in any case when necessary.
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