attika Fireplace User manual

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OPERATING MANUAL

Version 09/2010
The latest version can be downloaded at www.attika.ch.
Climate neutral printed
by Valmedia AG

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Surrounding you with joy and warmth for years to come
Congratulations on purchasing your new a t t i k a fireplace. Your choice emphasises the
value you place on the highest quality and functional design. Decades of experience,
intensive development work and the use of high-quality materials guarantee you superior
functionality from your a t t i k a fireplace. owever, this does require installation by a
specialist and correct operation.
So that you can take much pleasure in your fireplace even after many years, please read this
operating manual through carefully. It contains important instructions and many useful tips.

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COMPONENTS
Fireplace components 5
PLEASE NOTE
Chimney 5
Construction type 5
Installation instructions 6
Combustion air 6
AIR system 6
SAFETY
Safety distances 7
Safety instructions 8
Fuels 8
OPERATION
First-time use 9
Ignition 9
Adding wood 10
Wood feed quantity per hour 11
Combustion process 12
Regulating the heat level 13
eating with open firebox doors 13
eating during spring/autumn 13
eat exchange/convection 14
Expansion noises 14
INSTRUCTIONS
Your contribution to
environmental protection 14
Wood storage 14
Wood moisture 15
umidity 15
Cleaning and Maintenance 15
Seals 16
Maintenance/ spare parts 16
Ceramic glass 17
Steel casing 17
Tiles 17
Soapstone 17
Nero assoluto 17
Firebox lining 17
Patina 18
Crude steel 18
Moving parts 18
ACCESSORIES
Grilling 18
Firesite sets 18
TROUBLESHOOTER
Troubleshooting 19
GUARANTEE
Details of guarantee 20
MANUFACTURER
Manufacturer/guarantee receipt 23

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Convection air openings
Steel/tile/natural stone casing
Flame channelling plate
Combustion air regulator
(for primary and secondary air supply)
Cool convection air
Butterfly valve
ot convection air
Smoke deflection
Firebox lining
Firebox
Convection channel
Shaking grate
Ash drawer
Wood compartment
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n Chimney
The chimney and fireplace together form one unit. The fireplace can only function
properly if the chimney and the fireplace are matched. The key factor is the length and
diameter of the chimney. The flue should reach up at least 4.5m from the firebox base.
We recommend choosing the same diameter for the chimney as for the flue tube.
Too big or too small chimney diameters can cause draught problems. A flue draught
of 0,08 to 0,12mbar will lead to the best results. For the connection between the
fireplace and the opening in the wall or ceiling,
we recommend our quality flue tubes coated in
the same colours as the stoves and 2mm thick.
n Construction type
There are two differing construction types in accordance
with DIN 18891 and EN 13240.
Construction type 1:
If you have a stove with self-closing firebox doors, you may
connect it to a flue that is already connected to other stoves
and ovens, as long as the chimney dimensions according
to DIN 4705, part 3 do not preclude this. The fireplace may
only be operated when the firebox door is closed. For safety
reasons, the regulations prescribe a self-closing firebox door
or a specified limit for the firebox opening.
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(Multiple connection example,
construction type 1)
1st floor
Ground floor
Basement

When using several fireplaces in one installation room or connected rooms, make sure there
is enough combustion air.
Construction type 2:
The fireplace is connected to a separate chimney (of its own) (no multiple connection). In
Germany, stoves without self-closing viewing-window doors must be connected to a chimney
of their own.
The flue and chimney must be calculated according to DIN 4705.
n Installation instructions
The stove is delivered ready for connection; it has to be connected to the existing house
chimney by way of a connecting piece. The connecting piece should be as short as possible
and placed in a straight horizontal (max. 120cm) or slightly upwardly inclined position. The
installation should be carried out by an approved specialist who knows the local fire regula-
tions and will be glad to answer your questions. During installation, triple values must be
taken into consideration, as contained in the additional enclosure “Tips on...”. A sufficient
amount of combustion air has to be ensured. In very well-insulated rooms, a direct fresh air
supply is advisable. If this is impossible or too expensive and difficult to install, you can also
supply fresh air by slightly opening a window during heating.
Before you install a stove, check whether the supporting structure of the place you want
to put it on can tolerate the weight of the stove. If the load-bearing capacity is insufficient,
suitable measures must be taken to increase it (e.g. by installing a plate to distribute the
load).
n Combustion air
As stoves are normally fireplaces dependent on room air that use the surrounding air for combus-
tion, the user has to ensure there is a sufficient supply of combustion air. In the case of sealed
windows and doors (e.g. for energy-saving purposes), the fresh air supply might be insufficient,
which can impair the draught behaviour of the stove. This can affect your comfort and even your
safety. You may have to arrange for an additional fresh air supply, e.g. by installing an air flap near
the stove or a combustion air duct leading outside or into a well-ventilated room (excluding the
boiler room). Take special care to leave necessary combustion air ducts open when operating the
fireplace and to make sure that air supply grilles are not easily closed. If any extractor hoods and
fans that draw air are installed in the same room as the fireplace or in connected rooms, they
can impair the function of the stove. (They can even cause smoke to be emitted into the room,
despite closed firebox doors.) Therefore such appliances must not be operated at the same time
as the stove.
n AIR system
The a t t i k a AIR system (AIR) channels outdoor air to the combustion area at a con-
trolled rate and has been especially designed for use in very compact living areas. AIR+
ensures flawless fireplace operation even in the case of negative pressure of up to 4 Pa in
the installation room. AIR and AIR+ are optionally available for numerous a t t i k a
fireplaces. It is the customer’s responsibility to provide the fresh air pipe to the place where
the fireplace is installed.
If the intake is connected through the rear wall, we strongly recommend using the practical
installation set as a professional and aesthetically pleasing solution.
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Non-flammable floor plate
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n Safety distances
You must adhere to national and European standards as well as local, building and fire
regulations. Please contact your local specialized dealer or chimney sweeper before
starting the installation. In addition, we recommend the safety distances listed below and
refer you to the installation instructions for each individual model. Please note that there
can be more flying sparks than is specified below if you keep the firebox door open.
If your fireplace has a swivel mechanism, you must also keep to the prescribed safety
distances according to the table below at all times.
Distances from non-flammable materials:
(variations possible, see installation instructions for individual model)
Switzerland (VKF) EU countries (EN 13240):
A (wall distance) Min. 20 cm Min. 20 cm
(For details see production description / type plate)
B (floor, to the side) Floor plate not necessary Floor plate not necessary
C (floor, in front) Floor plate not necessary Floor plate not necessary
D (radiation range) At least 80cm At least 80cm
Distances from flammable materials:
A (wall distance) At least 20cm At least 20cm
B (floor, to the side) No regulation Floor plate at least 30cm
from firebox opening
C (floor, in front) Floor plate Floor plate at least 50cm
at least 40cm protruding
D (radiation range) At least 80cm At least 80cm
E (distance from 20cm At least 20cm
flammable materials) 50–80cm (recommended)

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n Safety instructions
– Despite the intensive cleaning process at the factory, it is possible that remains of
sandblasting material may be left in the fireplace. If sandblasting material comes out
during installation or operation of the fireplace, it must be immediately and completely
removed with a vacuum cleaner. Otherwise, the flooring (particularly parquet flooring)
may be damaged.
– Before using the fireplace for the first time, check that no foreign objects are in the
firebox or the ash drawer.
– All fireplaces become hot when lit. In particular, please do not touch the door or glass
pane. Please note that the operating elements and butterfly valve can become very hot
on individual models.
– Keep children and pets away from the fireplace during use. (Recommended: attach
safety device.)
– Always close the firebox and ash drawer doors when you leave the room (sparks may
fly out from the open firebox door).
– Never use fluids such as petrol, methylated spirit or other flammable liquids to help
light the fire. Warning: explosion hazard. We recommend that you use firelighter
cubes, available from ATTIKA FEUER AG or your specialized dealer.
– Only use natural wood as fuel (see “Fuels”).
– Never place flammable objects, or objects that melt when heated, on your fireplace.
Warning: fire hazard.
– Switch off all extractor fans (kitchen/bathroom/toilet) during heating of the fireplace.
The damper handle must be closed when the fireplace is not being heated. Extractor
fans can have enormous power, up to 1200m3/h. Due to the strong suction, negative
pressure can arise in the room and outside air will be drawn down through the chimney.
n Fuels
In a fireplace with an open or closed firebox door (only closed for Construction type 1),
you can burn dry wood (beech, birch, oak, etc). Fruitwood with a high resin content
can cause the glass pane to tarnish or discolour. You should therefore mix such wood
with a variety having a low resin content, such as beech, birch or oak. The same
applies for wood with a high bark content: mix pieces with a high bark content with
pieces that have no bark. If you are using wood pellets, keep in mind that these
generate a far greater heat output (approx. 5kWh per kg)
than wood. Please note the
specifications of the pellet
supplier and adjust the feed quantity to the stove’s rated
heat output (refer to the nameplate in the wood compartment, on the back of the
stove), or adhere to the maximum feed quantities as specified in the sales brochure.
Burning coated, laminated, impregnated or plastic-coated wood, coated waste wood,
chipboards, plywood, nutshells, fir cones, household rubbish, paper briquettes and hard
coal is prohibited. Burning any of these substances will cause not only unpleasant odours
but also environmentally harmful exhaust gases that can seriously damage your health.

Chemical reactions involving even small amounts of these substances can result in
extremely high temperatures and dangerous combustion residue, which can be harmful
to yourself, the environment and your fireplace.
Wood is not a continuously burning fuel, meaning you cannot keep the fireplace on all
night when heating with wood. All a t t i k a fireplaces are for temporary burning.
If incorrect or overly damp fuel is used, a chimney fire can occur due to deposits in the
chimney. Immediately close all air openings on the stove and inform the fire brigade.
After a chimney burnout, it should be checked by a specialist for cracks and/or
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n First-time use
Your new fireplace should initially be “broken in” like a new vehicle.
In order to avoid cracks in the firebox lining, as well as coating damage and material
distortion and to avoid that the seal sticks to the body of the stove, please adhere
strictly to the rated heat output of the fireplace during the first two times it is used. On
the third use, heat the stove for approx. 2 hours at maximum heat level (rated heat
output + 2kW), so that the coating is burnt in completely.
Please note that during “burning-in” (first three uses), smoke emission and an
unpleasant odour may occur. Open doors and windows and ensure the room is well
ventilated. Take care that nobody stays in the room during this process.
n Ignition
The lighting of your fireplace is very simple if you adhere to the following instructions:
1) Comply with operating instructions for ventilation and air relief systems and switch off
extractor fans (kitchen/bathroom/WC). A formation of negative pressure in the room,
which can cause the drawing of the flue gases out of the chimney, can thus be avoided.
2) Open the butterfly valve (optional) on the flue pipe fully (vertical position).
3) Open firebox door.
4)
Set combustion air regulator to the primary air supply position . During the lighting phase,
you are now supplying sufficient primary air and secondary air.
5)
There are two ways of arranging the wood and lighting the fire; these depend on the
size of the firebox in your fireplace and the size of the firewood. Both methods will result
in clean, low-emission combustion. You will discover by trial and error which method is
the most suitable for you:
Lighting from below:
Put firelighter (e.g. attika Fire-Up) on the floor in the rear part of the
firebox and spread about 10-15 pieces of firewood (e.g. fir wood,
3cm x 3cm x 20cm) over it. Light the firelighter.

6) The fire should now burn brightly and intensely.
7) If the “from below” method of lighting mentioned in 5) was used, 2-3 medium-size
pieces of firewood must be placed on top after a few minutes. These may need to be
laid on top or positioned against the rear wall, depending on the geometry of the
firebox. Make sure the bark is always facing upwards or to the back. Do not position
cut surfaces towards the pane. You can find out more regarding the correct wood feed
quantity in the “Wood feed quantity per hour” chapter, page 11.
8) Set the regulator to the secondary air position as soon as the wood is completely
charred. This is the case after a couple of minutes, depending of a variety of factors
such as the dimension of the fire-box, the quantity and humidity of wood, the
chimney, the weather and the inside and outside temperature.
Now the firebox will be
supplied with the right amount of pre-heated combustion air to ensure low-emission
combustion. The primary air supply is partially interrupted so that the fire does not
receive too much air and the wood does not burn up too quickly. Secondary air flows
over the ceramic glass panes and largely prevents the panes from being soiled
with soot.
9) If the chimney draws air too strongly, the fire will blaze brightly, and likewise if only
secondary air is supplied. Select the optimal position for a controlled combustion by
moving the regulator between the secondary air supply position and air supply. The
more you move the regulator towards “air supply”, the less secondary air you supply.
When your fireplace is not in use, set the regulator to the air supply position.
10) If the flue tube of your fireplace is fitted with a butterfly valve (optional), you can
control the flue gas flow during the embers phase (after the last flames have gone
out). You thus generate heat accumulation in the fireplace. In the closed position, the
handle is perpendicular to the flue tube. In the closed position, the butterfly valve is
also always 30% open.
n Adding wood
1) Completely open butterfly valve (optional) on the flue tube.
2) Open the firebox door very slowly so that no disturbances can occur which encourage
smoke to escape.
3)
Place wood on the embers (bark upwards, cut surface sideways).
4) Close the door.
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Lighting from above:
Depending on the shape of the firebox and the
recommended wood feed quantity, put 2-3
medium-size pieces of firewood directly on the
firebox floor (left-hand photo) or stand them upright
(right-hand photo), making sure that the cut faces
and bark are not right against the ceramic glass.
Then place firelighter (e.g. attika Fire-Up) together
with 4-6 pieces of firewood (e.g. fir wood, approx.
3cm x 3cm x 20cm) crosswise on top (see circles in
the illustrations). Light the firelighter.

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5) Set the air regulator to primary air supply for around 5 minutes until the extra wood all
around has been lit, then set to the secondary air supply position.
6) Close the butterfly valve (optional) after the flames have gone out.
n ood feed quantity per hour
In order to avoid overheating damage such as tile cracks, discoloration of the steel, deformi-
ties, etc., and in order to be able to guarantee optimal functioning even in years to come, the
fireplace must be correctly heated. A risk of overheating can be ruled out as long as the
maximum heat level is not exceeded and no unsuitable fuels are used.
The following table shows the heat value of various types of wood that have been
stored for 2 years and thus have a residual moisture level of 15 to 17%. It is designed
to help you calculate the maximum wood feed quantity per hour:
Type of wood Heat value per kg Type of wood Heat value per kg
k h k h
Alder 4.1 Locust 4.1
Ash 4.2 Maple 4.1
Beech 4.0 Oak 4.2
Birch 4.3 Spruce 4.5
Elm 4.1 Poplar 4.1
Fir 4.5 Pine 4.4
Larch 4.4 Willow 4.1
ardwood such as beech has a higher specific weight than fir wood. A kilogram of fir
wood thus produces more wood by volume than a kilogram of beech. Beech wood
stored dry for 2 years is an ideal fuel.
When using beech wood, the following values can be seen with a medium efficiency
level of the fireplace of 80%:
Example calculation:
eat value from 1kg of beech = 4.0kWh x 0.8 (80% efficiency level) = 3.2kWh
Wood feed quantity at a rated heat output of 6kW 6:3.2 = 1.9kg per hour.
Stove rated heat
output
Beech wood
feed quantity
per hour
Stove rated heat
output
Beech wood
feed quantity
per hour
4kW 1.2kg 9kW 2.8kg
5kW 1.5kg 10kW 3.1kg
6kW 1.9kg 11kW 3.4kg
7kW 2.2kg 12kW 3.7kg
8kW 2.5kg

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Important:
Please note that wood pellets generate a significantly higher heat value than hard-
wood. The hourly feed quantities in kilograms are therefore to be kept at least 20%
lower than with wood (e.g. with 9kW heat level > 2.2kg per hour).
The rated heat output is the certified output as per DIN EN 13240 and DIN 18891.
In each case, the maximum heat output is 2kW above the rated heat output.
here damage occurs due to overheating, any guarantee is no longer applicable.
In order to guarantee correct functioning, we always recommend adhering to the
relevant rated heat output when using the fireplace for the first time. When adding
more fuel, the feed quantity can be reduced. The minimum heat output is 2kW below
the rated heat output (light load operation). If less wood is added, the fireplace will
barely reach the necessary operating temperature, which can lead to incomplete
combustion and the ceramic glass becoming soiled with soot.
All technical data related to your fireplace can be found in the manual
“ issenswertes zu...”
n Combustion process
The burning of wood can be broken down into three phases:
1. Drying phase
The residual moisture (ca. 15 to 17%) still present in the air-dry wood evaporates.
This occurs at temperatures of around 100°C. In addition, heat must be supplied to
the wood in the heating phase. This is achieved by means of quickly burning kindling
(small fir wood logs).
2. Degasification phase
At temperatures between 100 und 150°C, the splitting and gasification of substances
contained in the wood and thermal decomposition of the wood set in, although slowly
at first. Above 150°C, gas emissions increase sharply. The proportion of volatile matter
is around 80% of the wood substance.
The actual combustion begins with the ignition of the resulting gases at around 225°C
(ignition temperature) and the release of heat. Sufficient oxygen must be present for
this to occur.
At around 300°C, the peak of combustion
is reached. The reaction process is now so
turbulent that
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3. Burnout phase
After the burn-up of volatile matter, the charcoal embers remain. These burn slowly
almost without flames at a temperature of around 800°C.
owever, in a wood fire, these processes do not only occur in sequence, but can also
occur simultaneously.
n Regulating the heat level
Regulation of the heat level occurs via the fuel quantity provided and the butterfly
valve (optional).
Do not try to slow combustion too sharply by reducing the air supply. When heating
with wood this leads to incomplete combustion and thus to fuel wastage and unneces-
sary harm to the environment, as wood emits gases even when flames are not present.
There is also a risk of deflagration (explosive ignition of flue gases). The butterfly valve
(optional) can be closed in order to increase the heat output. Your handle is then
perpendicular
to the flue tube. Please take care that the firebox doors and the ash
compartment are always shut tight
, so that combustion is not accelerated due to
uncontrolled
air supply.
The heat level of your fireplace also depends on the draught of your chimney. It can
be impaired by the diameter of the chimney or if the effective chimney height (the
measurement between the firebox
base and the upper edge of the chimney above the
roof) is smaller than 4.5m.
n Heating with open firebox door
Chimney stoves can be heated with the firebox door open (excluding construction
type 1)
and closed. When closed, you will enjoy the excellent stove functionality with
an efficiency level of up to 83%. With open doors, you can enjoy the cosy fireplace
effect with areduced efficiency level of around 50%.
The efficiency level is the relationship between the energy supplied to the fire (fuel)
and the heat released into the room. owever, only open the firebox door once the
fireplace and the chimney have been optimally heated. You will thus avoid smoke
emitting into your room. If you leave the room, the firebox door
must always be closed
for safety reasons.
n Heating during spring/autumn
During the spring and autumn, outside temperatures of more than 16°C can lead to
smoke accumulation in the chimney. You can burn newspaper to generate strong heat
quickly to dissipate this smoke accumulation. In rare cases, even this may not produce
a draught, in which case you should not heat the fireplace.

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n Heat exchange/convection
a t t i k a fireplaces are usually double-walled convection stoves. At the base, cool air
from the room flows into the convection channels; it is heated in the burning area and
channelled back into the room through con
vection openings on the stove’s top, rear,
front
or side. This system ensures that the warmth spreads evenly, heating the whole
room.
n Expansion noises
Please note that during the heating or cooling down of the fireplace, creaking or ticking
noises may be heard. These are completely normal and occur when the materials expand
due to the high differences in temperature. This expansion can involve several millimetres
and can also be observed with other objects such as wooden roof constructions or
strongly heated car parts.
n Your contribution to environmental protection
Wood is a natural source of fuel. Unused and left to rot, wood gives off the same
amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) as when it is burned. This means that wood is
therefore CO2neutral.
Whether your fireplace burns in an environmentally friendly or environmentally
damaging manner depends to a large degree on how you use it and the type of fuel.
The following instructions will be useful in this regard:
– Use dry logs with a standard length of approximately 33cm and a weight of not more
than 1kg.
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More than 3kg of wood per hour produces an unnecessarily high heat level. With 3kg of
wood and an average efficiency level of 75% you will attain a heat output of 9kW. This is
perfectly sufficient in order to heat a very large room of 300m3in a short time. Please be
sure to note the rated heat output of your model.
– Take small pieces of wood to start your fire. This burns better than a large log and the
temperature necessary for complete combustion will be reached more quickly.
– Ensure that there is sufficient air supply during the various combustion phases by
correctly operating the combustion air regulator (see chapter “Ignition”). You will thus
avoid the risk of a deflagration (= explosive ignition of gases emitted from the wood
with too little air supply).
n ood storage
Wood needs time to dry out. When stored properly, it is air-dry after approximately
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ere are some tips:
– Store the wood in ready-to-use sawn-up and chopped pieces. A speedy drying out can
thus be guaranteed, as small pieces of wood dry better than large pieces.
– Layer your split logs in a ventilated place, with as much as sunlight as possible and
protected against the rain (ideally: south-facing).
– Leave a hand’s breadth distance between the individual stacks of logs, so that the
circulating air can take the evaporating moisture with it.
– Under no circumstances cover your pile of logs with plastic sheets, as the moisture will
not be able to escape.
– Do not stack your fresh wood in the cellar, as it can rot there instead of drying due to
the small amount of air movement. Only store already dried wood in dry cellar rooms.
– We recommend that, before use, you store the firewood in the wood compartment or
next to the fireplace for 2–3 days. It will thus once again lose a large proportion of its
residual moisture.
n ood moisture
The heat value of wood depends very greatly on the wood moisture. The more water
the wood contains, the more energy must be used to evaporate it during combustion.
This energy is lost. The damper the wood, the lower its heat value as a result.
In addition, water vapour rising from the damp wood during combustion can condense
in the flue tube or in the chimney. This can lead to the formation of rust or a build-up
of soot in the chimney.
n Humidity
eated room air feels very dry when it is not supplied with additional moisture. A 20°C
warm room with high humidity will be felt to be warmer than a 22°C warm room with
lower humidity.
n Cleaning and maintenance
The fireplace, flue gas ducts and flue tubes should be checked for deposits once a year
or possibly more often, e.g. after chimney sweeping, and cleaned if necessary. If the
flame channelling plate or the smoke deflection plates have to be shifted or removed,
you must make sure they are put back in place correctly after cleaning. The chimney
must also be cleaned regularly by the chimney sweeper. Your local chimney sweeper
will inform you of the appropriate cleaning intervals. We recommend that you have
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The steel parts of the fireplace are coated with heat-resistant paint. In the course of
time, its protective function can wear off on account of damaged coating, so that a
light rust film can develop in places if the surrounding air is very humid. You can easily
remove this rust film with dry steel wool or a Scotch-Brite cleaning pad.
Subsequently, you can paint over the cleaned surface with the original stove coating by
spraying it on evenly and carefully from a distance of approximately 20 to 25cm in a
thin layer. To avoid differences in colour, we recommend using our original Senotherm
coating.
Wipe the steel parts of your fireplace with a clean, dry cloth as required. Avoid
scratching the surface.
If there is soot on the panes, clean them as soon as possible, so that the soot particles
are not burnt into the stove when it is
heated up again. The amount of soot accumulat-
ing on the pane depends greatly
on various factors such as operation, flue draught,
outside temperature, weather, wood quality, room structure, negative pressure. You
cannot influence all
of these factors, so it is therefore necessary to clean the ceramic
glass regularly.
It cannot be ruled out that the panes become soiled with soot.
Clean them with our spezial ceramic glass cleaner. Pleas keep in mind our special
ceramic glass cleaner. Please keep in mind that cleaning agents can damage the door
seals. We therefore recommend that you use a cloth rather than spraying the cleaning
agent directly onto the glass. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or cloths.
An environmentally friendly way of cleaning ceramic glass is by using ash. Dip a moist
ball of newspaper or kitchen towel in the cold ash, rub it on the glass, then wipe it
with a dry ball of paper.
Occasionally odours may develop that do not come from the coating being burned in or
escaping smoke. These can be caused by foreign objects that have inadvertently fallen
into the convection channel or by dust deposits. These dust deposits on the fireplace
and the pipes have to be removed from time to time. Do not hesitate to contact your
specialized dealer if you have any questions.
n Seals
All door and ash drawer seals are made of temperature-resistant, asbestos-free ceramic
fibre glass. Warning: Abrasive cleaning agents can damage seals.
n Maintenance/spare parts
Moving parts can wear out, depending on how often they are used. Door seals, too,
are wearing parts. Please contact your specialized dealer/stove manufacturer. They will
be able to offer you an inexpensive service arrangement you can make use of at the
end of each heating season.
You may only use spare parts that have been explicitly approved or provided by the
manufacturer. Please contact your specialized dealer when necessary.

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n Ceramic glass
The ceramic glass is highly heat resistant. Blistering can occur due to normal manufac-
turing methods and does not represent a quality defect.
n Steel casing
The steel casing of a t t i k a fireplaces is welded from solid steel plates that are up to 5mm
thick, and subsequently sandblasted and coated. Due to the sandblasting, sand deposits can
occur despite intensive cleaning. Simply vacuum up the small balls of sand that may possibly
fall out when using the damper handle.
n Tiles
Tiles are elegant heat stores that continue releasing pleasant warmth for several hours.
attika tiles are hand-made and thus distinctly individual in colour and surface
structure. The surface can develop hairline cracks (crackle). Crackle is a typical feature of
glazed tiles; it also occurs in tiled stoves and is not a quality defect. Take care when
setting cool containers down on hot tile plates. The large temperature difference leads
to stresses that could result in cracks in the material.
n Soapstone
Soapstone is a natural stone and an elegant heat store. We recommend that you use our
soapstone care set for cleaning. If a stone shows traces of minor scratches or finger-
marks, these can be removed with Scotch fabric.
Soapstone is a natural product. The different graining effects on the surface make every
stone unique. It is not possible to influence the pattern of a grain. We cannot therefore
offer any guarantee as to the appearance of a stone. Take care when setting cool
containers down on hot soapstone plates. The large temperature difference leads to
stresses that could result in cracks in the material.
n Nero assoluto
This type of granite may only be wiped with a dry, clean, lint-free cloth.
n Firebox lining
The firebricks/vermeculite plates protect the body of the fireplace from overheating.
Over a period of time, the extreme variations in
temperature can cause cracks in your firebricks/verme-
culite plates; these do not however impair the function-
ing of your fireplace. The bricks do not have to be
replaced unless they are crumbling away due to many
years of use. The firebricks/vermeculite plates have only
been inserted, i.e. they are not firmly attached to the
stove. So they can be easily replaced by yourself or the
specialized dealer.
Changing the firebricks/vermeculite plates
(begin with the stone at the front)

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n Patina
The surface is sealed once the natural patination of a patina plate has come to an end.
This sealing deteriorates over time through the effect of heat and dry air, so annual
retreatment with our patina care set is recommended. The natural corrosion process is
affected when the stove is heated. This means that irregularities in the patina intensity
and colour do not constitute quality defects.
n Crude steel
A crude steel plate must be treated carefully and protected from external influences
such as moisture and scratching. Once the crude steel surface is damaged, it cannot
be restored or improved. The layer of scale characteristic of crude steel is produced on
the edges by machining with a laser cutter. This layer can be easily removed and
is not a quality defect. For retreatment and to protect the surface and edges, we
recommend one of the following products: Junckers Rustic Oil (priming and final
treatment of wood surfaces), linseed oil, olive oil, or wood or stone care products
containing beeswax.
n Moving parts
Door hinges, closures and runners must be lubricated once a year. We recommend that
only our own lubricating spray is used, as the use of other products may lead to the
formation of odours and residues.
ACCESSORIES
Grilling
n V2A stainless steel grill
The grill with removable handle enables you to grill and bake without a problem
with the firebox door closed. Cleaning is very simple due to the removable grate.
A soapstone plate is also available as an optional extra.
You will soon find that, with a little practice, you can prepare the finest wood-oven
breads, pizzas, meat, fish, baked potatoes or vegetables, to the delight of your family.
n Firesite sets
Beautifully designed sets using the finest materials make the everyday operation and
use of the fireplace easier for you. Order our accessories brochure or purchase our
practical accessories direct from our website www.attika.ch.

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TROUBLESHOOTER
Problem Cause Remedy
Page
Wood not lighting or lighting
very slowly
– Wood too damp
– Insufficient air supply
– Outside temperature too high
15
9, 10, 11, 12, 13
13
Fire smouldering or even going
out
– Wood too damp
– Insufficient air supply
– Outside temperature too high
15
9, 10, 11, 12, 13
13
Wood burning up too quickly – Too much draught from chimney
– Wood chopped too finely
– Combustion air regulator not set to
secondary air supply position.
5, 10
14
10
Soot on glace pane – Wood too damp
– No draught from chimney
– Too much draught from chimney
– Regulator has been set to the
secondary air position too early
or too late.
– Insufficient air supply
– Below minimum heat level
– Cut surface of wood facing the pane
15
5, 13, 15, 16
5, 10
10
10, 13
11, 12
10
Smoke, smell of smoke or soot
particles detected in room
– Insufficient air supply
– Butterfly valve closed
– Chimney diameter too small
– Outside temperature too high
– Wind in chimney
– Extractor fans (kitchen/
bathroom/toilet) generate
negative pressure in room
– Insufficient fresh air supply
10, 13
9, 10, 11
Ask a specialist
13
Ask a specialist
Switch off the
fan, 8, 9
6
Odours – Foreign objects
– Dust deposits
16
16
Nois – Expansion nois 14
Room too warm – eat level 13, 14
Stove emitting sandblast balls – Sand deposits in the fireplace Vacuum, 8, 17
Please contact your specialized dealer with problems or questions.

GUARANTEE
a t t i k a fireplaces are tested several times over for their safety, quality of materials
and workmanship. All models are covered by a
five-year guarantee starting from the
date of installation.
The guarantee covers:
– Proven malfunctions due to faulty manufacture
– Proven material defects
The guarantee does not cover:
– Door and glass seals
– Audible Expansion
– Ceramic glass
– Firebox lining
– Appearance of soapstone graining
– Appearance of patina surfaces
The guarantee becomes void in the following cases:
– Damage due to overheating
– Damage due to incorrect operation and the use of unsuitable fuels
– Failure to adhere to the statutory installation regulations or unauthorised modifications
to the fireplace
– Failure to adhere to the service care plan
Please contact your specialized dealer if a claim arises. They will carefully test your
fireplace with us and determine whether there is a right to a claim under the guaran-
tee. If this is the case, we will decide the way in which the damage will be remedied.
In the case of a repair, we will ensure that it is carried out professionally.
The duration of the guarantee will not be lengthened due to a guarantee provision,
nor will a new period of guarantee begin for additional or repaired parts.
The applicable warranty conditions can be requested from Attika Feuer AG or viewed on
the internet at www.attka.ch
The guarantee is only valid in connection with the completed certificate of guarantee
and after the guarantee receipt is returned. Please also fill in the date of installation
and the model.
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