Table of contents
1. Arte® Wood stove - A Greek Quality Product ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Facts about wood and the environment ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1. Why use wood? ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2. Buying firewood ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.3. Storing your wood .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
2.4. Wood types and calorific value .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.5. Determining the heat output ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3. Endorsements & Certifications ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1. Endorsement ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2. Declaration of Performance CE .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.3. Features marking plate ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4. Packaging ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1. Unpacking the stove.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
5. Fire safety ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1. Safety distances ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.2. Wooden beams protection .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
5.3. General security instructions ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
5.4. Flue security instructions ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
5.4.1. Basic requirements for proper flue operation ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
5.4.2. Chimney placement .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.4.3. Chimney cap ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.4.4. Flue pipe on the top or rear of the stove ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
5.4.5. Malfunction - Secure woodstove shutdown ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
6. Operating Instructions.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.1. Before initial use of an ARTE® PHOENIX woodstove ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.2. About ARTE® PHOENIX woodstove ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.3. General information .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
6.3.1. When the woodstove paint dries ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.3.2. Incineration preparation .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.3.3. Combustion air intake ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
6.3.4. Heating during seasonal change or in adverse weather conditions ....................................................................................................................... 10
6.4. Ventilation kit (optional) ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
6.4.1. Ventilation kit installation (optional) ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11
6.4.2. Air canals instalation (optional) ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.4.3. Use of the electronic control panel ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
7. Igniting the stove .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
7.1. Traditional method of igniting ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
7.2. Igniting without CO emissions (TOP TO BOTTOM) ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
8. Tertiary combustion (patented) ................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
9. Cleaning & Maintaining the Woodstove .................................................................................................................................................................. 16
9.1. External maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
9.2. Internal maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
9.2.1. Ash disposal ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
9.2.2. Glass .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
9.2.3. Gasket ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
9.2.4. Internal parts that need maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
9.3. Cleaning the woodstove and the flue ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
9.3.1. Chimney sweeping ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
9.3.2. Annual maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
9.3.3. How to clean the inside parts of ARTE® PHOENIX woodstove ................................................................................................................................... 17
9.4. Internal parts removal.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
9.5. Inactive fireplace for prolonged periods ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
10. Tips & Tricks for Resolving Issues ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
11. Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
12. Technical Specifications............................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
13. Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
13.1. Warranty terms ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
13.2. Excluded from the warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
13.3. Responsibility ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
13.4. Emergency maintenance................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
13.5. Responsibility for installation ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
13.6. Usage ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
13.7. Legal guarantee ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21