Adding Firewood; First Lighting; Daily Use; Reloading With Firewood - Atra Atraflam 16/9 600 Manuel D'installation, D'utilisation Et D'entretien

- a risk of chimney fire due to soot build-up in the fireplace,
flue and chimney;
- a risk of smothering the fire.
Warning, never feed the fire with anything other than
firewood.
N.B: never use inflammable liquid such as petrol, kerosene
or other to light the fireplace. This may damage the fireplace
and injure the user.

4.3 Adding firewood

Logs must be 10 cm shorter than the width of the fireplace.
They have to be placed against the brick panel at the rear
of the fireplace for optimum combustion.
They should measure:
- for kindling, 2 to 4 mm diameter maximum,
with 8 or 10 logs per fire;
- for split firewood, approximately 15 cm diameter,
with 2 to 3 logs per load.

4.4 First lighting

Always allow the brickwork to dry completely before using
the fireplace for the first time.
It is advised to wait 2 to 4 weeks to avoid cracking.
Ask the installer for advice before lighting the fire
for the first time.
- check that the air vents and damper control are open;
- place two medium-sized logs at the front and back
of the base plate;
- screw up some newspaper (or use birch bark) and place it
between the logs;
- cross kindling on top of this paper and light;
- add logs gradually and allow to burn briskly for several hours.
Then let the fire go out.
N.B: risk of odour when using the appliance for the first time.
Painted products: the fireplace may give off an irritating
gas and unpleasant odours when used for the first time.
This gas is not toxic but you are advised to air the room
thoroughly. Leave the fireplace burning with a high
draught until no more gas, smoke or smell is given off.

4.5 Daily use

See the product technical sheet attached to this manual
for location of fireplace controls.
- open the primary air intake;
- open the damper;
- place two medium-sized logs at the back of the fireplace;
- screw up some newspaper (or use birch bark) and place it
between the logs, cross kindling on top of this paper
and light;
- gradually add more logs;
- when the fire is going well, shut the door and close the damper;
- adjust the level of heat required using the primary air intake
control, after adding firewood. The fireplace always operates
with the damper closed.
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4.6 Reloading with firewood

Warning! You are advised to wait until there are only
ambers left before adding more wood. Before fully opening
the door, open the primary air intake adjustment lever,
and the damper to equalise pressure.
- gradually open the guillotine door;
- add firewood and close the guillotine door;
- ensure that the primary air intake is opened completely
for a few minutes until the wood has caught fire;
- close the damper;
- regulate the primary air intake to obtain the desired
heat level.
N.B.: a half open door, allowing the fire to draw too hard,
or excessive load may lead to the fireplace overheating.
Overheating occurs when the fireplace is overloaded
with wood and/or when the primary air intake is left open
to maximum. If necessary, reduce the air intake immediately,
and close the damper.
Obtain professional advice to deal with draught which appears
excessive or too weak.
4.7 Using the fireplace during
the change of season
When there is a change of season with sudden temperature
change, in cases of poor draught or strong wind, draught
problems can occur in the chimney and prevent smoke
evacuation.
In one of the above situations, it is recommended to use less
wood and to open the air vents more to reduce smoke emission
and accelerate combustion. It ensures sufficient draught.
Remove ashes more frequently to avoid build-up.
5.0 Instructions for use

5.1 Cleaning the window

The ATRA insert has a "secondary air intake system" located
at the bottom of the door. This air sweeps the inside face
of the window, reducing the risk of deposits on the glass
(for Atraflam 16/9 600, 800 and 780 flat glass).
The amount of deposits depends on the level of humidity
in the fuel, draught conditions and air vent regulation.
Most soot is burned up when a brisk fire is burned
in the fireplace.
hint: for standard cleaning, dampen a paper towel with hot
water, and then add some ashes from the combustion chamber.
Rub, and then clean the window with clean water and dry
with a soft, dry cloth. For optimum cleaning, you are advised
to use a special glass cleaner.
Never spray the product directly onto the glass:
this may damage the glass and seal fastenings, which may
lead to the window breaking.