Connecting The Flue; Instructions For Use; Identification And Use Of Organs Order; Choice Of Fuel - Atra Atraflam Manuel D'installation, D'utilisation Et D'entretien

"technical sheet").If it is not connected, it must open under the
fireplace and be fitted with a valve.
It will be closed during periods of non-use of the fireplace to
prevent cold air in the house. It is important to ensure the
smooth running of this air intake.
3.5. Connecting to the flue chimney
The fireplace can be connected to a chimney and a flue pipe
approved for solid fuel fireplaces, with the smoke
temperatures specified in the product "technical sheet".
The chimney cross-section and the flue pipe connection to the
fireplace must be identical to the cross-section of the fireplace
smoke outlet, see the product "technical sheet".
Only one appliance must be connected to the smoke outlet.
The connection between the fireplace and the flue pipe
must be in compliance with the regulations of the country of
installation. Recommended draught conditions are 15 Pa ±2.
Important: the different seals used for connection must be
airtight. A leak can lead to malfunction.

4.0 Instructions for use

This appliance is dedicated to a closed door operation.
The guillotine function must be used intermittently,
for lighting or for adding wood.

4.1. Identification and use of organs order

4.1.1 Damper control
Located above the door, rack or rotative according to the
model. This control is to be manipulated using the cool handle
(supplied with the fireplace) as it can be very hot after several
hours of operation.
The following adjustments can be made:
- open for lighting (approx. 10 minutes) and when reloading
the fireplace;
- more or less open to adjust power according to requirement.
Figure 4.1.1
Open
Damper
Closed
4.2.1 Primary air intake adjustment
Located between the lower corner and the door. This control is
used to adjust the quantity of air for burning wood. The slide
pulled to the left corresponds to the open position. When the
fire is lit, the slide should be placed in open position.
Rate of combustion can then be adjusted by opening or closing
the slide to a greater or lesser extent.
Figure 4.1.2

4.2 Choice of fuel

Always use good quality wood. Good quality fuel will not
damage the fireplace and will give the best result.
Birch, beech or oak logs make good quality firewood.
Good quality firewood must be dry, which means that it must
have a humidity level lower than 20% (minimum 2 years drying).
The wood must be cut between the beginning of autumn and
the end of winter. It must be cut, split and piled in such a way
as to allow good air circulation. Cover the piles of wood to
protect them from the weather. Logs must be stored under
cover in the autumn for winter use.
The quantity of energy obtained from one kilogram of firewood
does not vary much from one variety of wood to another.
However weight can vary considerably from one variety to
another.
E.g. a specific volume of birch will produce less energy (kWh)
than the same volume of oak, which is heavier.
The quantity of energy produced by 1 kg of good quality
firewood is around 3.8kWh. 1kg of completely dry firewood
(zero humidity) will produce approximately 5kWh, whereas
1kg of firewood with a humidity level of 60% will only produce
1.5kWh.
Using damp firewood causes serious problems:
- soot or tar deposits on the glass, in the fireplace and in the
chimney;
- a drop in the amount of heat produced by the fireplace;
- 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 4mm 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;
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