Safety Advice - Ferlux C17 Instrucciones De Instalación, Uso Y Mantenimiento

CREOSOTE REMOVAL – HOW IT FORMS AND HOW TO CLEAN IT
When wood burns slowly it gives off organic vapours and tar-like by-products that react with the steam released by the wood and create a build-up of creosote on the
walls of a relatively cold chimney.
If these build-ups burn or catch fire they can cause an extremely hot fire.
Creosote build-up should be checked daily until you are familiar with the fireplace as used in your case and can tell how frequently it needs to be cleaned.
Remember that the greater the combustion the less creosote builds up, so it may be necessary to clean the appliance every week in mild weather but only every two
months during very cold spells. The chimney should be inspected every two months to check the creosote build-up over that time and, if necessary, remove it.
To avoid daily creosote formation and prevent build-ups, we recommend a hot fire from time to time with the fireplace door closed.
Only use suitable equipment for cleaning your chimney and ensure that others do likewise.
Sweep the chimney twice a year.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Consult your local authority building inspector, fire brigade or insurance agent to find out what regulations are applicable in your area. They will also be able to
inform you about inspections of your installation.
Read these instructions carefully before installing the appliance. Mistakes can cause damage to people and property.
Keep these instructions.
I. - FUEL AND ADDING MORE FUEL
To obtain efficient working of the fireplace, use only wood that has been dried for a minimum of 2 years. It is advisable to use dried firewood from beech, holm oak,
olive tree or any other with similar caloric features. Hardwoods are preferred to softwoods such as poplar, willow, aspen, etc.
Only use dry wood with less than 20% humidity. Green wood produces less heat and more creosote. Green wood and wet wood also suffocate the fire and lead to
abnormal creosote build-up, which can cause chimney fires.
Solid mineral fuels such as coal etc. must not be used. Neither must tropical woods such as mahogany, framire, okabe, etc. The use of chemicals or liquids such as
oil, alcohol, fuel oil, naphthalene, etc. as fuels or fire-lighters is also forbidden.
Do not use the appliance as an incinerator.
When adding more fuel, make sure that the ashtray is enough empty to let the natural air going through and not destroy the grill/base.
When inserting firewood, handle the door gently.
Normal load of wood: approximately 3 or 4 logs, 12 to 15 cm (4 ¾" - 6") in diameter.
Before loading for a slow fire, allow the flames to die down; do not load on top of embers that are too bright.
II.- TO LIGHT THE FIRE
1.- Empty the ashtray.
2.- Put the wood into the firebox.
3.- Light the fire using kindling (small sticks of wood) or firelighters.
4.- FIRE up the wood.
5.- Let the door slightly open to avoid dirtying the glass (the glass is relatively
cool and resulting condensation can cause soot particles to stick to the
glass).
6.- When the glass is sufficiently hot, close the door.
7.- Wait until the kindling is burning well and then add progressively larger
pieces of wood.
8.- Follow the instructions below on regulating the fire.
III.- REGULATION OF THE FIRE
The fire is controlled by a primary air regulator which is situated in the centre
of the front panel (see diagram). This regulator controls the maximum and
minimum flow of air to the fire. Inserts in cast iron are also provided with a
secondary air regulator.
In order to control the fire and avoid the escape of smoke, it is essential to
keep the combustion chamber closed. Only open the chamber to add more wood.
Remember that the fire and its exterior will be very hot during the combustion process. Do not touch any surfaces close to it.
IV.- MAINTAINING THE FIRE
§ Clean the exterior surface with a damp cloth. Do not use cleaning products that may damage the paintwork and / or produce unpleasant fumes.
§ The combustion chamber door must be kept shut except when lighting the fire or adding wood to the fire.
§ The ashtray must also be kept shut except when removing ashes.
§ Do not use the fire in a total isolated room- it is important to allow a constant flow of fresh air.
§ Do not attempt any unauthorised modification to the fireplace.
§ Only use spare parts approved by the manufacturer.
§ Periodically clean the appliance, the flue connector and the chimney pipe, and check there is no obstruction on them after a large period without using.
V.- SAFETY ADVICE
− Never use the fire when there are inflammable gases in the room.
− In order to let the fire working efficiently and safely, the room needs to have a sufficient flow of air. When the building has been built-up in a way that doesn't
provide the necessary flow of air to fulfil the essential requirements, we recommend an exterior air vent through permanent slits of at least 200 cm².
− The combustion air inlets must not be modified under any circumstance.
− The grill air vents of the fireplace must be kept clear of any obstruction at all times.
− To avoid the risk of accidental fires, we advice to take protection measures as keeping flammable objects well away from the appliance and thermal insulation.
The minimum distance from inflammable materials must be at least 1,5 m to the front of the fireplace. Keep the same security distance with damp clothes put
close to the fire to dry.
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