
OPERATION & USER GUIDE (CONTINUED)
RECOMMENDED FUEL
If the wood is piled up loosely, it will burn faster because the necessary oxygen for the combustion will
easily reach every piece of wood. This piling is recommended if you want to heat over a short period of
time. When the wood is piled more compact, it will burn slower as the combustion air cannot reach all the
logs at the same time. This piling is recommended if you want to heat over a longer period of time.
ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
Misty or foggy weather may possibly favour back-flow of the smoke, which may be a health hazard. In
this case only use the replace as is necessary.
For safety reasons, assemblies of appliances and accessories not provided or recommended by Bordelet
or Sculpt Fireplaces are NOT PERMITTED. Unsuitable equipment may affect the functionality of the
replace and can be dangerous in certain situations.
EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE
Stop fuelling the re and let it burn out. The re should burn out without any constraints. Do not close the
air slides before the re is completely extinguished, otherwise it may release noxious gases.
CAUTION: Do not hang or install objects within 2m of the appliance. This includes paintings, photos,
televisions, and any other combustible material.
IMPORTANT WARNING
Storing any flammable materials (paper, linen, furniture, solvents, flammable liquids, spray containers,
gas bottle, etc.) close to the replace is strictly forbidden.
All these products should never be stored even for a short while in wood storages or recesses laid out
under or near the appliance.
CAUTION: The window, the front panel of the appliance, as well as all external faces including the
facade, will attain high temperatures (above 100°C). Uninitiated persons, young children and infants
should be monitored at all times while in the vicinity of the appliance.
TRANSITION PERIOD, INSUFFICIENT CHIMNEY DRAUGHT AND POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS
Pay attention to the operations of the insert during transition periods and/or when chimney draught is
insufcient or when weather conditions are unfavourable, especially during severe cold weather. Such
conditions may cause flue gas to flow into the room. To prevent such a situation, you should reduce
the intensity of re by curbing the influx of air into the combustion chamber until smoke disappears.
Afterwards you may increase air flow monitoring for any appearance of smoke in the room.
MAINTENANCE
Before the rst res in autumn we strongly recommend cleaning the top of the appliance to prevent
carbonising the dust that could then be deposited on the convection grate.
CLEANING THE GLASS
The window of the replace requires regular cleaning with specic products intended for this use. The use
of moist hard wood with a moisture content above 15% causes excessive creosote build up on the glass.
Once again we recommend only burning very dry hard wood.
MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
CLEANING THE GLASS (CONTINUED)
We recommend waiting for the glass to cool before cleaning it. The use of products that are too aggressive
(eg. abbrasive cleaners) may lead to the deterioration of some of the wood heater parts. An effective and
ecological method of cleaning the glass is to use a piece of damp newspaper dipped in ash and then
rinsing with clean water. You can also use a commercially available glass cleaning product.
FLUE & FIREBOX
Flues should be professionally cleaned and checked twice a year, including at least once during the peak
period of use and more if required. A professional should also check seals, door ropes, baffle plates and all
consumable parts of the rebox and flue to ensure the unit is in safe working order.
DO NOT REMOVE THE BAFFLE EXCEPT WHEN PERFORMING A CHIMNEY SWEEP
CAUTION: Cracked and/or broken components (eg. glass panels or baffles) may render the installation/
operation unsafe. Do not use the appliance if this is the case and contact your dealer.
ASH PAN
The ash pan should be emptied regularly in order to avoid any overflow and clogging of the re grate. You
will nd some ashes catching in the cavities between the ribs of the replate. This bed of ashes caught
between the replate is essential as it will create a more effective start up operation of the re.
FORBIDDEN FUELS
This appliance is not designed for burning the following fuels:
• Solid mineral fuels (all coals or similar)
• Liquid mineral fuels (Gasoline, fuel oil, solvents, drainage oils or similar)
• Methylated spirit
• Creosote-treated woods and too moist or green woods
• Paper or cardboard
• Wood workshop residues (Shavings, saw dusts or similar)
• Other forbidden fuels that may harm the appliance or the environment
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
It is necessary to perform a chimney sweep and ensure it’s clear of any build up (cresote, bird’s nest, etc).
Chimney sweeps should be performed twice a year, including at least once during the period of use.
CHIMNEY FIRES
Chimney res can be caused due to incorrect use of the appliance and lack of periodic cleaning.
Visible signs of a chimney re include:
• Abundant fumes
• Strong smell of soot
• Roaring in the flue
• Signicant increase in the temperatue of the flue
• Cinders flying out of the top of the flue
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