Gusto gimenea User manual

gusto gimenea®
Congratulations on purchasing a gusto handmade
garden gimenea. In order to insure that you enjoy
this crafted original for a long time, please read the
following explanation carefully before the first use.
Important:
-Before lighting fill in 3 – 7 cm sand or fine gravel
(do not light a fire directly on the clay bottom of the oven. This can
lead to damage!)
-Never use gas or spirit or similar liquids for starting the fire
or re-lighting!
-Keep children and pets at a distance when lighting. Take
note that the entire exterior of the gimenea can become hot!
-Always stay at a safe distance (Ill. 1):
-The flue on top should not be blocked by roofs or awnings.
(Danger of inflammation by sparks).
Further instructions:
1. Transport and assembly (only when cold)
It is best to carry the large gimeneas by two people. Place the stand on the intended place so that it
cannot tip over and put the chimney on it.
2. Igniting
Put 3 to 4 small wood pieces in the middle of the chimney on the layer of sand. For ignition it is best
to use gusto-Natural resin fire starter or small branches, brush-wood, paper etc..
3. Use
Your gimenea is intended for use on a patio and in the garden. In closed rooms, the gimenea may
only be used with a candle or a special burning paste which burns without smoke and does not
leave residues. Use the gusto Aztec Decoration Fire.
Light the one-piece gimeneas outdoors only with dry wood. Charcoal should only be used in the
gimeneas with a coal grate. Slowly heat the chimney the first couple of times with a small flame in
the middle of the oven allowing a soot and resin layer to form on the inside which protects the clay.
Then the chimney can be lit normally. Regularly replacing the sand and ash mixture protects the
bottom from too high temperatures.
The colour of your chimney will change after burning several times due to the material.
gimenea
65 cm
People
2 m
flammable
material
Ill.1

4. Maintenance
A special sealing prevents water from entering through the surface. In order to ensure this
protection on a long term basis, the chimney should be re-sealed at least every spring and autumn -
when used often - also several times during the season.
gusto-Proof has been specially developed for this purpose.
In order to ensure joy and a long lifetime of your gimenea, please use the gusto-Clean&Proof
maintenance and cleaning products which are all natural. Ask your dealer.
Do not expose your gimenea to longer periods of rain. Protect your chimney from frequent
precipitation with the UV resistant gusto-Weather protection hood. Should the chimney become
wet on the outside, the „flourishing“ of the clay can cause a white discolouration of the surface.
This is not dangerous and can be removed with gusto- Clean.
Your gimenea is not frost-proof. We recommend storing the chimney in a dry room in winter or
with temperatures under 3°C.
5. General warning and usage instructions
Never use garden rubbish or large amounts of straw in one-piece chimneys because the burning
temperature of these materials is too high and can damage the gimenea.Small cracks in the
chimney which can occur while burning are normal and are not a flaw. When lighting your
gimenea, please be aware of local fire regulations relating to buildings and heathland. Do not
create a fire hazard.
We wish you a lot of enjoyment with your gimenea!
gusto products & services, möbel & einrichtungs GmbH
Hafenstr. 12, 51063 Köln
e-mail: [e-mail] web: www.gusto-unlimited.com