User manual STUV 15

[. . . ] This is only justified if the fireplace is placed with the back against an outside wall. Heat will be dissipated into the masonry then into the adjacent rooms ; ­ to reduce the peak temperature if the fireplace is located close to inflammable elements. ­ if the masonry enclosure built around the fireplace is not perfectly tight, particles of insulating material could float in suspension in the convection air. It would be ideal to use ceramic fibre or rigid rock-wool panels where the fibres are agglomerated by a binder. [. . . ] 25 Press in the middle of the unit and, without forcing, retighten the two setscrews. You have chosen a Stûv fireplace ; Concept & Forme thanks you for doing so. This fireplace was designed to offer you maximum pleasure, comfort and safety. We recommend that you should : ­ entrust its installation (or at any rate its inspection) to a skilled professional, ­ carefully read these directions for use and comply with the cleaning instructions, ­ duly fill in the certificate of guarantee and return it to us, while clearly mentioning the manufacturer's no. , which can be seen inside the appliance, in the middle, under the ash collector (photo 2), ­ have the flue swept at regular intervals (once a heating season, for regular use) in order to ensure optimum operation and maximum safety. ­ The paint is not oven-baked and it is therefore relatively fragile but will harden when it is heated for the first few times. Consequently, take care when handling the appliance when it is being fitted. ­ A paint spray supplied with the appliance allows you to touch up the paintwork, if necessary. ­ When lighting the fire for the first time, some unpleasant smoke or smells may be released. Different species of wood have different heat capacities and they do not all burn in the same way. Generally speaking, you should opt for hard wood such as oak, beech, ash, hornbeam or fruit trees. They provide lovely flames and a lot of embers which will glow for a long, long time. Damp wood heats a great deal less : a best part of energy is only used to evaporate the water that it contains. The sapwood ­ as the soft wood just beneath the bark is called ­ can contain up to 75% water. Furthermore, moist wood releases a lot of smoke and not many flames and it causes the fireplace, its window and the chimney to get dirty and soot up. The wood should be covered or sheltered from the rain, but well ventilated. Generally speaking, you should allow two years for the wood to dry properly. You will learn to estimate the extent of drying from experience by weighing the logs in your hand. The drier they are, the lighter they are and they make a clearer sound when you knock them together. Wood never to be used Wood which has been treated with chemicals, railway sleepers, or fibreboard, which are quick to dirty the appliance and soot up the chimney and may also give off toxic fumes. Beech is a recommended wood for heating purposes : it has a high heat capacity, it dries quickly and it is easy to find. It must be stored under cover immediately after having been cut up and split, otherwise it rots very quickly and rapidly loses its heat capacity. [. . . ] The location of this plate is indicated in the instructions for use, in the guarantee section. 5 years on the body of the fireplace 1 year on the refractory materials, the electrical components (ventilators, thermostats, interrupters, cables, etc. ) , bottom grids , sealing joints , door mechanisms , hinges , pulleys , chutes , and clasps. The guarantee period commences on the date of the invoice from the vendor to the buyer. [. . . ]