Removing The Ashes; Cleaning Shoot Deposits; Operating Problems; Drawings - Atra Atraflam 16/9 600 Manuel D'installation, D'utilisation Et D'entretien

5.2 Removing the ashes

This must only be done when the fireplace is completely out
and cold (no ambers)!
Rake the ashes, leaving a thin layer of cinders at the bottom
of the fireplace to protect it.
Warning, there may be some glowing ambers buried
in the cinder layer.
5.3 Cleaning soot deposits
Soot build-up may occur on the inside of the fireplace during
use, especially in the smoke chamber. Soot is a good insulator.
It therefore reduces the fireplace's heat production.
The soot deposit must be removed as soon as the build-up
becomes visible, to maintain optimal heat production.
This may be done during chimney and flue sweeping.
5.4 Sweeping the flue
The flue must be swept by a professional.
After sweeping, remove any soot deposits from the baffles
inside the smoke chamber.
It is recommended to send a copy of the sweeping invoice
to the insurance company.
Sweeping: refer to the country's legislation.
5.5 Visual examination of the fireplace
ATRA advises users to check the fireplace carefully
themselves once a year following sweeping.
Also check that the seals are all in good condition
and correctly installed. Any seal showing signs of wear,
distortion or hardness must be replaced.

5.6 Operating problems

Poor draught:
- check that the length of the chimney is in compliance
with current national legislation and regulations.
- ensure that the minimum chimney cross-section is sufficient.
See the product technical sheet attached to this manual;
- ensure that nothing is preventing smoke evacuation
(the chimney stack does not clear the ridge by more than
40 cm, or trees less than eight metres from the chimney
stack etc.).
The fire goes out quickly:
- ensure that the firewood is dry enough;
- check that there is enough pressure in the room;
- stop all ventilators and open a window near the fireplace.
If the fire burns better, the fresh air intake is insufficient;
- check that the air intake is open;
- check that the flue is not blocked.
Large build-up of soot on the glass:
- the high wood humidity level;
- not sufficient local draught conditions;
- closed air intake;
encourage soot build-up on the glass.
Most of the soot is burnt up normally when the air vent
is open to maximum and a fire is burning briskly
in the fireplace.

6.0 Drawings

Figure 1
Insulation
Connection
to flue pipe
Backing wall,
non-combustible
materials
Outside fresh air
instake, connectable
(see data sheet)
Figure 2
Celling,
non-combustible
materials
300 mm
minimum
Convecting
50
air outlet
(see data sheet)
Convection
circuit
connection ducts
Air instake
from the room
(see data sheet)
Supporting floor,
non-combustible
materials
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