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1 Foreword
You have purchased a Totem fireplace, thank you for your custom. The fireplace is intended for burning logs, it cannot be used as
an incinerator or for burning liquid fuel, coal or similar by-products. Follow the instructions in this manual to the letter and install the
fireplace in line with good practice, any local regulations and notably DTU (French code of practice) 24.1, 24.2 and European
standards NF EN 13229. Keep this manual in a safe place. We strongly recommend that this appliance is installed by a qualified
professional. He shall have ensured, in particular, that the characteristics of the chimney flue and its environment are suitable for
the fireplace to be installed. The manufacturer shall not be held responsible if these instructions are not followed and this would
render the contractual guarantee null and void. The manufacturer reserves the right to carry out any assembly or functional
modifications that he deems necessary, without notice. Installation of the fireplace, its accessories and the materials which
surround it must be carried out according to best practice and in compliance with all local and national regulations as well as all
national and European standards. If you have any questions about how the appliance works, please contact your fitter. The
explanations in this manual apply to all Totem Classic (except Suspended) To make these operating instructions easier to read
and understand, we have used general illustrations and terms corresponding to a particular type of appliance. The images used
may differ from your appliance. For further information, consult our Internet site: www.totemfire.com
2 Operating instructions
2.1 Basic safety rules
2.1.1 General points
Your Totem fireplace is fitted with foldaway swinging doors which allow it to operate with the door lowered (shut) in
complete safety and the door raised (open) like a traditional fireplace.
When using the fireplace with the door raised (open), the fireplace must be permanently supervised. Watch out for flying
embers.
It is essential to wear protective gloves or use the safe handling tool to handle the door.
When the door is lowered (shut) the accessible surfaces of the frame of the door and the vitro-ceramics rise considerably
in temperature when the appliance is in operation and can cause burns when touched.
Explain the risks of burns to children and ensure that they are not close to the fireplace when it is in use.
It is strictly forbidden to open the swinging door when the appliance is in use (see page 8)
2.1.2 Fire hazard zone
Do not store flammable items within an 80 cm radius around the fireplace door. (logs, tables, chairs,
firelighters…) No flammable material must be placed in the appliance’s fire hazard zone.
2.1.3 In the event of fire propagation in the flue
If maintenance and operating conditions are adhered to, there is no risk of fire in your flue.
Nevertheless, please read these rules concerning chimney flue fires. Never use water to put out
the fire. Water causes thermal shock which could cause the bricks and vitro-ceramics of the
fireplace to explode. Close all the combustion air inlets, the smoke damper trap as well
as the door, using the safe handling tool to extinguish the fire. Move any flammable
objects away from the fireplace. Call the fire brigade.
Before using again, it is compulsory to have the entire installation (especially the ducts)
checked and cleaned by a qualified professional.
A fit for use certificate provided by a professional is compulsory.
2.2 How does your Totem fireplace work?
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