User manual STUV 60

[. . . ] Take out the suspension anglesection located at the back of the Stûv (photo 8) and open the fireplace (photo 9) to have access to the fixing of the facing. Open the appliance again and loosen the screws holding the stainless-steel handle (photo 12). Make sure that the flue size characteristics meet local regulations for installation according to the book and respecting the standards in force. ­ For a correct draught, the fireplace must be adapted to the flue (or inversely). [. . . ] Set the combustion holder horizontal by working on the screws accessible underneath the fireplace at the back (photo 39). 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 on the main frame of the appliance, in the middle, above the ashpan in the sold door position (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. Firewood to be recommended: they dry quickly and are readily available. They should be stored under shelter as soon as they have been cut and split otherwise they rot very quickly and lose their heat capacity. [. . . ] 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. The exchange of parts under guarantee does not extend the duration of the initial guarantee. [. . . ]