Kratki ANTEK 8 Manuel D'installation page 19

duration exceeds 3 hours in case of filling up with 3 bigger logs and completely closed air throttle (9)
at ca. 6 pa chimney flue (the bigger the diameter of round timber the lower thermal load).
If necessary (the chimney makes a too high draft) to control the chimney draft, equip the flue in its
lower part with a draft arrester - be careful with the smoke.
6.4. Recommendations related to normal operation of the fireplace insert with water jacket
during the operation of heating appliances the following principles in particular should be observed:
1. Before firing up the fireplace insert with water jacket:
- check if the system is filled with water appropriately,
- check up the chimney flue with accessories (draft arrestor, washout holes etc.),
- check if the expansion vessel with inlet and outlet pipes is in working order and free from obstacles.
2. When using the fireplace insert with water jacket use appropriate tools and protective gloves.
3. If your system is going to be out of use for a period during the winter/cold weather, it is advisable
to drain the water down. Failure to do so may result in burst pipes or even the unit itself due to
freezing.
4. ensure proper ventilation supply in the room where you are going to install a fireplace insert with
water jacket.
5. Remove any easily combustible and caustic materials from the surroundings of the fireplace insert
with water jacket.
6. do not use a mechanical exhaust ventilation.
7. Use water as the heating medium (purified water if possible). In the regions where big drops of
temperature occur anti-freezing liquid may be added to the water.
8. a few practical pieces of advice facilitating the operation and increasing the safety of users of the
fireplace inserts with water jacket:
- The glass will get very hot during normal operation (>100°c) - be very careful, it relates mainly to chil-
dren,
- never use water for extinguishing fire in fireplaces with water jacket
- the hearth when radiating emits lots of thermal energy. do not leave any easily combustible and objects
in the distance smaller than 100 cm from the glass,
- Removing the ash from the fireplace should be done with a metal or non-combustible container.
Remember that even seemingly cooled down ash may be very hot and cause fire, to ensure optimal
operation of the appliance a ventilation system for the room it is installed must be provided.
In each room where the appliance is installed predict the gravitational flow of air required for combustion
– usually there is a clearance of ca. 2 cm under the entrance door; an opening covered by a blind can be
made to ensure inflow of air, in case of fire close the primary air throttle with the handle (9), close the
damper (13) with a knob (15) and the draft arrester (if installed) and call the fire service.
Due to the safety of the insert use during its operation the removal of a handle is recommended.
6.5. Cleaning the ashpan and chimney flues
For the purpose of efficient burning of fuel in the appliance, the combustion chamber (1), grate (10),
vent connector (17) and chimney flues should be cleaned periodically.
The smoke gas ducts should be cleaned with a wire brush. chimney flues should be cleaned
mechanically a few times a year, obligatorily once per a heating season. The chimney flues should be
cleaned by a specialist chimney sweep company.
When cleaning the chimney :
- check the condition of the appliance and in particular of the elements ensuring tightness: seals and
closures,
- check the condition of the chimney flues and the connecting pipe,
- all connectors should show good mechanical resistance and tightness.
7. Spare parts
The company kratki.pl guarantees the delivery of spare parts throughout the whole period of the
appliance operation. For this purpose contact our trading department or nearest point of sale.
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