Burning Wood; First Use/Commissioning; Combustion Air Regulation - Spartherm XS 500 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

5.3 BURNING WOOD

5.3.1 FIRST USE/COMMISSIONING

The fireplace cassette may only be assembled and installed by a specialist
company. The first use of the fireplace cassette must be carried out by an
expert from the fitting company. The owner / operator of the system is to be
provided with a certificate in which the proper installation and the correct
settings / functionality of all control and safety components are confirmed.
Only a moderate fire may be ignited during the first use of the fireplace
cassette. This will avoid any cracks occurring in the firebox lining (these
areas can still contain residual moisture before the first use of the fireplace.
cassette). Gradually increase the heat output over about 3 to 5 changes
until it has reached around 30% above the nominal heat output (see 2.3)
so that the corrosion coating on the surfaces is properly burnt in. During
this process, the colour can soften slightly, please do not place any objects
against the appliance or touch the appliance. It may sometimes occur that
an unpleasant yet harmless smell will come from the fireplace during this
burning process (sometimes also with slight smoke formation). Therefore, it
is important to ensure a good level of room ventilation during this burning
process. Open all doors and windows to the outside.
Please note: minor expansion or stress noises can occur during heating or
cooling of the fireplace cassette. These noises are completely normal and
result from the materials expanding due to the high temperatures. Note for
use in smoke control areas:
The maximum amount to fuel specified in this manual should not be
exceeded, overloading can cause excess smoke.

5.3.2 COMBUSTION AIR REGULATION

Combustion air regulation is carried out infinitely variably by adjusting the
control lever that is located underneath the door (see Fig. 11). Adjusting
the setting is carried out with the firebox door closed!
A - Air supply open:
(when lighting the fire or adding new wood).
The control lever is pushed completely to the
right. The firebox will now receive the maxi-
mum volume of combustion air as primary and
secondary air.
B - Controlled burning:
Control lever approx. 20 mm further than the
closed air supply position. This ensures that
the fire does not receive too much air and the
wood does not burn too quickly. The second-
ary air flows over the panel ventilation system to the ceramic glass panel
and prevents, as far as possible, any sooting of the glass panel.
C - Air supply closed:
Control lever in the limit position of the 20 mm wide spacer. The firebox
receives no combustion air in this setting.
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Fig.11