User manual HARVIA CAULDRON

[. . . ] Hot water and hot steam will cause burns if they come in contact with your skin. Boiling water may splash from under the lid and cause burns to people near the cauldron. Warn children about the dangers of hot water and tell them not to handle hot water. [. . . ] Place the firewood into the fire chamber, leaving enough room for the combustion air to flow between the firewood. A few pieces of wood will be enough for heating the water ­ a full load will heat it boiling hot. By starting the fire on the top of the firewood, fewer emissions are produced. If the chimney has a damper plate, it should be closed after the fire has finished burning. The ash box should be emptied regularly so that the combustion air that is lead through the box would cool off the fire grate and lengthen its life span. As the removed ash may include hot embers, do not keep the ash container close to combustible material. Empty the inner cauldron if the cauldron is not used for a long time or if the water may freeze. If the outer surface of the inner cauldron is covered with a thick layer of soot, water will heat up more slowly and the consumption of firewood will increase. If for some reason rust spots appear on the inner cauldron, remove them with 400-grit or rougher water sandpaper. There is low pressure caused by an extractor fan or another device in the room. When the inner cauldron is filled with cold water, some of the water may condense on the cauldron's outer surface, which may arouse suspicion of a possible leak in the cauldron. This is, however, a natural phenomenon and will disappear as the water warms up. Before installing the cauldron make sure that all safety distance requirements are fulfilled. There shall be no electrical devices, wires or inflammable materials within the established safety distances around the cauldron. The local fire authorities in charge of approving the installations can provide more detailed information about fire safety regulations. A tile floor or floor made of inflammable material must be protected with the Harvia protective bedding (WX017) or similar heat radiation protection. [. . . ] Notice that the opening has to be at the correct height, if you intend to use, for instance, a protective bedding. It is advisable to round off the inner corners of the flue opening to ensure that the combustion gases can flow freely to the flue. Seal the flue connection pipe to the opening in the fireproof wall, for example, by using fireproof mineral wool. [. . . ]