regulated with this air vent control so that the stove
and chimney do not become overheated.
When there is a glowing layer of ash, new wood logs
can be inserted. Remember to pull the hot ember
forward in the burn chamber when inserting new logs
so that the wood is ignited from the front. Open the
vent or leave the door slightly open each time new
logs are inserted so that the ames get established.
The re should burn with bright and lively ames.
Using the stove with low combustion effect increases
pollution as well as the risk of a re in the chimney.
Never allow the stove or ue to become glowing
red. Turn off the air vent control should this happen.
Regulation of the air vent control takes some
experience, but after a little while a natural rhythm for
the re will be found.
IMPORTANT! Always remember to open the air
vent control (preferably also the door) when new
wood logs are inserted into a hot burn chamber.
Let the ames get established on the wood
before the draught is reduced.
When the draught in the chimney is low and
the vents are closed, the gas from the rewood
can be ignited with a bang. This can cause
damages to the product as well as the immediate
environment.
6. Maintenance
Cleaning and Inspection
The stove should be inspected thoroughly and
cleaned at least once per season (possibly in
combination with the sweeping of the chimney and
chimney pipes). Ensure that all joints are tight and
that the gaskets are rightly positioned. Exchange any
gaskets that are worn or deformed.
Remember that the stove must always be cold when
inspected.
Ashes
The ashes should be removed at regular intervals.
Be aware that the ashes can contain hot ember even
several days after the re is nished. Use a container
of non-combustible material to remove the ashes. It is
recommended to leave a layer of ashes in the bottom
as this further insulates the burn chamber. Take
care with the Thermotte® plates when the ashes are
removed, particularly when using an ash shovel, so as
not to damage them.
Thermotte®
The insulating plates in the burn chamber (FIG 9)
contribute to a high combustion temperature, which
leads to cleaner combustion of the wood and a higher
rate of efciency. Any ssures in the plates will not
reduce their insulation efciency.
If new plates are needed, contact your dealer.
Please note: Wood logs that are too long can cause
strain and crack the plates, due to the tension created
between the side plates.
In case the Thermotte® plates need to be replaced,
lift the smoke bafe (A) in order to remove the
sideplates.
Smoke bafeA.
Left side plateB.
Back plateC.
Back plateD.
Right side plateE.
Bottom plateF.
Please note that the Thermotte® plates may release
coloured dust when touched. Avoid touching any cast
iron parts with dust on your ngers. Any visible dust
on cast iron can be brushed off with a dry cloth.
Door and Glass
Should there be any soot on the glass it may be
necessary to clean it. Use dedicated glass cleaner.
(NB! Be careful, detergents can damage the varnish).
If different detergents are used they may damage the
glass. A good advice for cleaning the glass is to use a
damp cloth or kitchen roll paper and apply some ash
from the burn chamber. Rub around the ash on the
glass and nish off with a piece of clean and damp
kitchen roll paper. NB! Only clean when the glass is
cold.
Check regularly that the transition between the glass
and the door is completely tight. Possibly tighten the
screws that hold the glass in place - but not too hard,
as this can cause the glass to crack. Periodically,
it may be necessary to change the gaskets on the
door to ensure that the burn chamber is air tight and
working optimally. These gaskets can be bought as a
set including ceramic glue.
