11. Adding wood
•Open the door slowly to prevent turbulence/underpressure and smoke being drawn
out into the room. The correct time to add new fuel is when the wood in the combustion
chamber has burnt down to embers.
•Add the fuel and close the door.
12. Stoking in the transition time
In the transition time, i.e. in high temperatures outdoors, a sudden rise in the tempera-
ture can disrupt the draught in the chimney, such that the smoke is not drawn out opti-
mally. Therefore, stoke the replace insert with a smaller amount of wood and with the
handle for setting the combustion air further over in the (+) position, so that the wood
burns faster (with the development of ames), which will stabilise the draught in the
chimney. In these conditions you may need to remove the ash a little more often.
13. Stoking with an open door (sliding door)
Stoking with an open door is not permitted
Reason: Poorer combustion, development of smoke and re risk!
14. Cleaning
•Remove the ash from the combustion chamber at the right time and at regular inter-
vals and empty the ash box (can be purchased for most models). If you don’t use an ash
box, the middle stone must be taken out and the ash underneath removed regularly
(about every 4 weeks). If this is not done, the pipe for supplying the combustion air may
become covered with ash, reducing the function of the insert.
•The inset must only be cleaned when it is cold.
•The insert and ue pipe (if one if tted) must be cleaned at least once a year or, ac-
cording to need, to ensure the inset functions properly. Ceramic and or metal chimneys
are cleaned through the cleanout door. All necessary work must be done by a chimney
sweep.
•The chimney must also be cleaned regularly by a local chimney sweep. The chimney
sweep can advise you on the necessary intervals for cleaning and checks.
• Cleaning the glass:
• 1.) + 2.) Open the swing locks to the left and right above the door frame. For inserts
with folding doors, push the door handle outwards.
• 3.) The door/glass can be opened.
• Make sure you cover any hearth seat and the oor before cleaning.
• Apply glass cleaner and allow to work for a few minutes.
• Dry the glass with paper/kitchen roll.
• Finally, close the door and the two swing locks.
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15. What to do in the event of a chimney re
A chimney re can break out if the wrong or wet fuel is used due to the deposits in the
chimney.
What to do in the event of a chimney re:
• Call the re service and the local chimney sweep.
• Shut o the combustion air!
• Clear access to cleaning openings (e.g. in the cellar or loft)!
•Remove all inammable materials on or around the chimney. Before using the re-
place insert again, the chimney sweep must check the chimney for damage.
16. Heat-resistant stones
The heat-resistant stones in the combustion chamber are made from chamotte - a
high-quality material with special combustion properties and an attractive appearance.
During or after stoking, small hairline cracks can appear in the stones, this does not im-
pair the stones’ function. Replacing the stones is not necessary.
