höfats SPIN 120 Mode D'emploi page 8

1.1 Scope of delivery
Carefully remove SPIN from the packaging and check the content as to
completeness or damages. In case any component is defect, we ask you
to please not to use SPIN, but to contact your distributor. Please remove
all packing material prior to assembly. höfats firegel is not included in
the delivery.
1.2 Combustion gel
• For the use of SPIN, you must only use the höfats fire gel. You can use
the höfats combustion gel bottle (art.-nr. 090801-6) and fill the fire gel
into the refill cup. (art.-nr. 090901)
• The manufacturer accepts no liability for other combustibles.
• Never refill hot and / or warm cups or cans with combustible fire
gel. The hot gel forms – together with air – a highly flammable, even
explosive mixture.
• Never pour combustion gel directly into the fireplace, for otherwise the
combustion gel can pour out and an uncontrolled fire can be caused.
• Do not use liquid bioethanol or other flammable liquids such as spirit
or petroleum
• Always store the combustion gel securely closed in rooms where no
open fire exists – bioethanol is a combustible which evaporates when
open. With temperatures higher than 21° C (70° F), bioethanol –
together with air – forms a highly flammable, even explosive mixture
• Completely and securely close used combustion gel cans (as far as
not burnt out fully). The quality of open combustion gel can deteriorate
when stored for a longer period and cannot be lit as easily as before
• Do not store more than 5 litres (1,3 gallons) of highly flammable liquids
in your home. Observe national and regional regulations, rules, laws
and other legally binding requirements of your place of residence
regarding the storage and handling of highly flammable liquids. The
requirements may vary depending on your location.
1.3 Instructions as to room size
• When operating SPIN in closed rooms, always make sure that there is
sufficient ventilation
• Combustion gel is mixed with thickening agents and thus does not
burn completely odorless and residue-free. The air gets moister and
is consumed faster
• Therefore, no other fire must be lit in the same room except for SPIN
• In order to prevent dangerous carbon dioxide concentrations when
operating SPIN in closed rooms, the following minimum room volume
must be observed.
Room size
Air exchange per hour Minimum room volume
0/hour 23 m³ (812 cu. ft), equaling e.g. an
area of 3 x 3 meters with a ceiling
height of 2.5 meters
0,2/hour 18 m³ (636 cu. ft), equaling e.g. an
area of 3 x 2.4 meters with a ceiling
height of 2.5 meters
0,5/hour 11 m³ (388 cu. ft), equaling e.g. an
area of 2 x 2.2 meters with a ceiling
height of 2.5 meters
The air exchange rate indicates how often the room volume is exchanged
by outside air within one hour. With window ventilation, the following air
exchange can be reached, for example:
Window position Air exchange per hour
Window and doors closed 0 – 0,2
Window tilted 0,3 – 3
Window fully open 5 – 15
Opposite window fully open up to 40
Window opening according to room size
Room size with ceiling Room size with ceiling
height 2 meters height 2.5 meters
minimum 8 m² minimum 7 m²
(86 ft²) (75 ft²)
minimum 12 m² minimum 10 m²
(130 ft²) (107 ft²)
1.4 Instructions as to location
• Please observe the respective, current local and national regulations
concerning the location of bioethanol fireplaces
• Place SPIN on a solid, even and non-slip underground. Please ensure
that the table or floor on which you place the device can support the
weight (for weight see Technical Data, point 7)
• Pay attention to a safety distance of 0,6
m (23,6") to flammable materials such
as home textiles, upholstered furniture, 60 cm
shelves or wardrobes Pay special
attention to curtains and lamps in the
60 cm
immediate surroundings of SPIN. A safety
distance of at least 0,6 meter (23,6") to the
room ceiling should be observed
• Do not operate SPIN under conditions of
strong draught or wind. Only place SPIN
in an area protected against cross ventilation.
• Do not operate SPIN under conditions of rain
1.5 Indoor and outdoor operating instructions
In combination with the increasing element or ground spike, SPIN must
only be operated outdoors. Without additional accessories (increasing
element or ground spike), SPIN can also be used in well-ventilated
rooms.
well-ventilated rooms
(as laid down under 1.3.)
outdoors
in a car / motorhome / tent
1.6 Description of safety instructions on the
product
In no case, fill in combustibles In no case, fill in combustibles
in warm condition. during operation.
1.7 Operation
• SPIN is a decorative fireplace for private use indoors and outdoors
• SPIN must not be used for heating purposes
• Remove all packaging materials prior to operation.
• Check the safety container (main body that screws onto the stand) and
refill can for leaks and other damage before each use. If any damage
to these components is visible, the use of SPIN is expressly prohibited,
safe operation cannot be guaranteed.
• Defective or damaged parts may only be replaced with original höfats
spare parts. If non-original höfats spare parts are used, safe operation
of the fireplace cannot be guaranteed and is therefore expressly
prohibited.
• Before each use, check whether there is fuel in the safety container. If
there is fuel in the safety container, it must be removed before use to
ensure safe operation.
Assembly
Prior to every use, check SPIN as to
damages. Screw the threaded pin of the
main unit onto the threads in the footing.
When the main unit lies on the footing,
one full turn has to be effected in order to
establish the connection. You can place the
glass cylinder next to SPIN before lighting
the device.
Refill
Let the refill cup cool off before refilling
it. Only fill the cup with höfats fire gel. We
can only guarantee SPIN's safe usage if you
exclusively use höfats fire gel. Do not fill the
cup beyond the lower edge of the opening.
Never pour combustion gel directly into
the fireplace, for otherwise the combustion
gel can pour out and an uncontrolled fire
can be caused. Therefore, always use the
standard cans supplied.
Lighting
When lighting the combustion gel,
make sure to observe sufficient safety
clearance. Therefore, only use a long-
handled lighter or a long match.
ATTENTION: After lighting SPIN, the
flames of the combustion gel are hardly
visible.
ENGLISH
Putting on the glass cylinder
To make sure that the burning gel has been
successfully ignited, set the glass cylinder
onto the protruding pins of the main unit
after approx. 2 min. Hold the glass cylinder
in centered position. Always use fireproof
gloves (e.g. barbecue gloves). As the height
of the flames develops only gradually, no
danger is given. In the beginning, some
water vapor arises and the glass becomes
foggy – however, this water vapor vanishes
soon
During operation
Due to the chimney effect and the wings of
SPIN, a high, beautiful and rotating flame
is created.
The fireplace and above all the glass
cylinder get extremely hot during operation
so that every contact can cause severe
burns.
For this reason, SPIN must not be moved
during operation. Any movement can
moreover cause the combustion gel to be
spilt and thus lead to an uncontrolled fire.
Do not pour water over SPIN during or immediately after operation. This
can lead to damage of the product.
Extinguishing
Always keep the extinguishing lid near the de-
vice.
We generally recommend to let the can burn
down completely until it is extinct.
Otherwise, put the lid onto the glass cylinder
and wait until the flame is completely extinct.
For extinguishing the flame, only use the lid
supplied. Hold the lid at the small flap.
Attention: in the combustion chamber, small
flames – which are not visible from the outside
– can blaze for a long time. Even if the fire is
completely extinct, the still hot can might infla-
me refilled combustion gel.
Never extinguish the flame with water – this
can lead to a steam explosion and cause se-
vere burns.
Re-lighting
When the flames are extinct, let SPIN cool off completely
before cleaning.
Take care that you never refill a hot or warm refill cup or can.
The hot gel forms – together with air – a highly flammable,
even explosive mixture.
If you nevertheless want to immediately relight SPIN, it is essential to
observe the following points:
• The glass cylinder is extremely hot; always wear fireproof gloves (e.g.
barbecue gloves) in order to remove the glass.
• In no case relight a hot refill cup; the hot bioethanol forms – together
with air – a highly flammable, even explosive mixture.
• Remove the hot refill cup; always wear fireproof gloves (e.g. barbecue
gloves).
• Carefully insert a new combustion gel can or a filled refill cup into
SPIN. Observe the previous instructions "Lighting", "Putting on the
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