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Heating between seasons
Check if there is sufficient negative chimney pressure ("draught test")
The fireplace needs a chimney draught for combustion air suction and flue
gas exhaust. This chimney draught is reduced, when outdoor temperatures
begin to rise. When outdoor temperature exceeds 10° C (50° F), please
check the chimney draught before lighting fire (see picture).
Damper flap adjustment
If an optional damper flap
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is installed, it must be opened completely when
the fire is lit. During normal operation with closed door, the damper flap
can be closed up to 2/3, depending on chimney draught.
Combustion air supply
The combustion air volume required for combustion must be available for
the operation of the fireplace. Sufficient air supply must be ensured before
fire is lit. If an outside air flap is installed, it has to be opened and must
be left open as long as the fire is burning. Installed combustion air supply
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The damper flap is installed in the flue pipe connecting piece between the heating insert and the chimney and is used to regulate the chimney draught.
devices cannot be modified.
Structural changes to the building
If changes are planned and made in or on the building, the conditions for
safe and proper operation of the fireplace can be significantly disrupted.
The prerequisites for safe operation of the fireplace must therefore be
checked by a specialist in the event of changes.
Such changes can be:
• Installation of an additional fireplace
• structural changes to the chimney
• Installation or modification of ventilation devices, e.g. extractor hood,
toilet or bathroom ventilator, controlled ventilation.
• Installation or modification of corresponding household appliances, e.g.
exhaust air tumble dryer, central vacuum cleaner system.
• Changes to the building's tightness, e.g. due to the installation of new
windows or doors, insulation of roof surfaces, full thermal insulation.
Combustion chamber linings
Important note: Single cracks on fire-resistant combustion chamber lin-
ings made of fireclay bricks are no reason for concern.
These exactly dimensioned fireclay bricks are manufactured specially for
our fireplaces. The pre-fired bricks protect the steel body, have insulating
properties and are an essential component of the low-emission, “green”
combustion chamber design.
During operation, hairline cracks may occur due to alternating thermal
stress and mechanical shocks during relaying. This is a normal material
property, harmless and not a reason for complaint.
What is not normal, are chips of stone falling off, or noticeable, starshaped
cracks on several levels.
The black / anthracite surface of the cast iron combustion chamber linings
may show colour changes during use. This is a normal, unavoidable pro-
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