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Specifies minimum safe distances from stove to combustible surfaces for fire prevention.
Defines recommended distances to non-combustible materials for heat distribution and cleaning.
Details chimney height, diameter, draught, and connection requirements for optimal stove performance.
States the required forced aperture for the stove's register if one is present in the chimney.
Illustrates and describes the correct placement and removal procedure for smoke baffle plates.
Explains the importance of adequate air supply to the room for good and clean burning.
Advises placing the stove on a non-combustible plate, specifying dimensions for floor protection.
Emphasizes reporting the installation to the chimney sweep for inspection and cleaning.
Step-by-step guide for starting and maintaining a fire according to EN test procedures.
Instructions for achieving slow, efficient burning with a steady ember bed.
Guidance on safe disposal of ashes, ensuring they are fully cooled before discarding.
Advice on inspecting the chimney before re-lighting the stove after extended periods of non-use.
Details on regular internal and external cleaning of the stove and its components.
Specifications for suitable types, sizes, and dryness of wood for optimal combustion.
Recommendations for storing wood to maintain dryness and air circulation.
Addresses common operational problems like rapid burning, poor draft, smoke, and extinguishing.
Outlines the 10-year warranty, coverage, limitations, and claim procedures.
This document provides mounting and user instructions for the Lotus-Mondo Series Stoves, specifically covering models Lotus Mondo 1, Lotus Mondo 1 S, Lotus Mondo 2, and Lotus Mondo 2 S. The manual, version 2, is dated 03/02-2017.
The Lotus Wood Stove is designed for "intermittent combustion," a process that requires adherence to the provided instructions for optimal performance. These stoves are manufactured in Langeskov, Funen, Denmark, and are built according to Danish tradition, known for their reliability.
The Lotus-Mondo series stoves are wood-burning stoves intended for heating. They operate by burning wood in a combustion chamber, with air supply regulated to achieve efficient and clean combustion. The design incorporates smoke baffle plates to optimize the burning process. The stoves are designed to provide warmth and cosiness to a home.
The manual provides specific minimum distances to combustible materials for safety. These are:
For non-combustible materials, a distance of 80-100 mm is recommended to allow for heat distribution and cleaning access.
Technical specifications for the different models are as follows:
Mean values from testing to DS/EN 13240 standards are:
A good chimney draught is crucial for the stove's performance. The effective height of the chimney should typically be between 3.5 and 4.5 metres, measured from the stove top to the chimney top. The inside diameter of the chimney should be a minimum of 150 mm. All joints and connection points must be tight. The chimney should provide a draught of at least 1.2 mm water column (12 Pa), with a little more being preferable. Access to cleaning doors in the chimney is necessary. If the chimney has a register, it must have a forced aperture of at least 20 cm².
Adequate air supply is essential for good and clean burning. The room where the stove is installed must have sufficient air. In some cases, an air valve in the exterior wall of the room may be required.
The stove must be placed on a non-combustible plate (e.g., steel or stone). This plate should extend a minimum of 30 cm in front of the stove and 15 cm at each side of the fireplace opening.
On a proper layer of embers, add 3.0-3.5 kg of wood (3-5 pieces, not one or two large logs). Once the fire is well-caught, reduce the air supply. Always ensure clear, lasting flames. After this fire burns down, the stoking period can be extended by closing the register entirely to prevent cold air from being pulled through. Adjusting air too early or too little leads to poor efficiency and high emissions.
Birch, beech, oak, ash, elm, and fruit trees are suitable firewood. Wood should have a diameter of 7-9 cm and be a maximum of 30 cm long (25 cm used in DS testing). Crucially, wood humidity should be 15-20%. Wet wood is hard to burn, reduces chimney draught, produces a lot of smoke, and lowers efficiency as water must evaporate first, leading to high emissions and potential damage (shining soot, tar, chimney fire). Overly dry wood burns too quickly, releasing gases faster than they burn, leading to unburned gases escaping up the chimney, reducing utilization, and harming the environment. Finding the right balance requires practice.
Wood should be stored under a roof with good airing, such as a carport or shed. Place wood on a wooden pallet or similar, off the ground. Freshly sawn and chopped wood should be left to dry for one to two years, depending on the species.
After installation, report it to the chimney sweep for inspection and future cleaning.
The stove should be cleaned regularly when cold. Remove ashes, soot, and tar residues from the pane and combustion chamber. Smoke baffle plates should be regularly dismantled to remove soot and dirt behind them. Check for free passage to the chimney. The ash pan should be emptied as needed. Ashes should be placed in a fireproof bucket before disposal, as embers can remain hot for a long time.
From September 1, 2014, Lotus offers a 10-year warranty on its wood stoves, replacing the previous five-year warranty. This applies to stoves supplied after this date. The warranty covers the faultless function of the stove under normal firing conditions (ordinary chopped wood and pressed wood briquettes) and adherence to the directions for use.
The warranty does not cover:
The warranty lapses if the stove is not operated according to instructions or if deficiencies are remedied by an unauthorized person. It does not cover damage from inappropriate, non-expert, or incompetent use. If a product returned for warranty turns out not to be covered, the customer bears the costs. Warranty repair periods do not extend the original warranty. The warranty is valid only if duly completed and presented with the distributor's original invoice, following the invoice date.
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