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Safety
Whenever you take any action with regard to the operation or maintenance of the stove, you should
bear in mind that its cast iron components may be hot, so you should wear protective gloves. When
operating or maintaining the stove, you should follow the rules that ensure basic safety conditions:
- read the instructions for use of the fireplace insert and strictly comply with its provisions;
- the stove should be installed and put into service by a properly qualified installer;
- not leave any objects vulnerable to temperature near the stove window, do not use water to
extinguish the hearth fire, do not operate the stove when the glass is cracked and do not leave any
combustible components near the stove;
- objects made from combustible materials have to be at least 1.5m away from the hearth;
- keep children away from the stove;
- have all repairs carried out by a qualified installer and use spare parts supplied by the stove's
manufacturer;
- it is not allowed to make any modifications or change the installation or operation rules without the
manufacturer's approval.
For the operational safety of the stove, it is recommended to remove its handle during operation.
Determination of the minimum flue draught for the nominal thermal power [Pa]:
The flue draught should be as follows:
- minimum draught - 6 ± 1Pa;
- average recommended draught - 12 ± 2Pa;
- maksimal draught - 15 ± 2Pa.
General
The flue has to be properly cleaned and maintained for the stove to work in a correct and safe way.
How often it should be cleaned and maintained depends on how well the stove is insulated and
which type of wood is used. The use of non-seasoned wood with a humidity of more than 20% or
coniferous wood poses a risk of soot fire in the flue due to a thick layer of inflammable creosote,
which should be removed on a regular basis. If not removed, the creosote layer inside the flue insert
damages the packing and leads to corrosion. The components of the freestanding stove that are
made from cast iron include: upper plate, lower plate, rear wall, side walls, left and right grates, door
frame, door, exhaust outlet, lid, leg, fence, rear cover, side cover and deflector.
Operation
- Always observe the user manual;
- During the first lightings use only moderate amounts of wood to ensure the proper operation of the
entire system. Gradually increase wood batches on subsequent days;
- Do not use the unit to incinerate rubbish or waste;
- Use only the recommended fuel – SEE THE RATING PLATE (at the end of the user manual –
technical parameters of the unit);
- Do not use the stove if the glass is broken or cracked. Replace the glass before reuse.
You had better contact the unit's vendor for this purpose. It is recommended to replace the glass
and door gaskets when replacing the glass. Do not tighten the screws too closely so that the glass
could freely expand;
- After prolonged stoppage make sure that the flue, the connecting pipe and the exhaust system of
the unit are open.
Technical Parameters
See the rating plate, complete documentation – www.kratki.eu
Maintenance Rules
The way in which the fireplace is operated and the quality of the wood used for burning have a fun-
damental impact on the phenomena occurring inside the hearth. Therefore, it is necessary to check
and maintain the stove and its components on a regular basis. Before each heating season you have
to inspect and clean the whole stove.
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