Nordpeis Vega User Manual page 12

Door
Handle to the right
Handle to the left
5. Lighting the fire for the first time
When the stove is assembled and all instructions
have been observed, a fire can be lit. Be careful with
touching the stove the first few times it is used as it
may damage the varnish.
Take care when inserting logs into the burn chamber,
in order not to damage the Thermotte plates. Please
note that during the first few firings, the insulations
panels within the firebox will release moisture
contained within them from production. This will slow
down the burn rate slightly and could cause markings
on the glass. These are easily removed with glass
cleaner once the glass has gone cold. Possibly leave
the door slightly open the first 2-3 times that the
stove is used. It is advisable to ventilate the room
well when making the fire for the first time as the
varnish on the stove will release some smoke or
smell. Both the smoke and smell will disappear and
are not hazardous.
Lighting a fire
Insert small dry pieces of kindling wood, ignite and
ensure that the flames have established before
closing the door. When the flames are stable and the
chimney is warm, the door is closed and the air supply
is regulated with the vents.
When there is a glowing layer of ash, new wood logs
can be inserted. Remember to pull the hot ember
forward in the burn chamber when inserting new logs
so that the wood is ignited from the front. The ignition
vent control should be opened each time new logs are
inserted so that the flames get established. The fire
should burn with bright and lively flames.
IMPORTANT! Always remember to open the air
vent control (preferably also the door) before
new wood logs are inserted into a hot burn
chamber. Let the flames get a good grip on the
wood before the air control setting is reduced.
When the draught in the chimney is low and
the vent is closed, the gas from the firewood
can be ignited with a bang. This can cause
damages to the product as well as the immediate
environment.
Using the stove with low combustion effect increases
pollution as well as the risk of a fire in the chimney.
Never allow the stove or flue to become glowing
red. Turn off the air vent control should this happen.
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Regulation of the air vent control takes some
experience, but after a little while a natural rhythm for
the fire will be found.
6. Maintenance
Cleaning and inspection
The stove should be inspected thoroughly and
cleaned at least once per season (possibly in
combination with the sweeping of the chimney and
chimney pipes). Ensure that all joints are tight and
that the gaskets are rightly positioned. Exchange any
gaskets that are worn or deformed.
Remember that the stove must always be cold when
inspected.
Ashes
The ashes should be removed at regular intervals.
Be aware that the ashes can contain hot ember even
several days after the fire is finished. Use a container
of non-combustible material to remove the ashes. It is
recommended to leave a layer of ashes in the bottom
as this further insulates the burn chamber. Take
care with the Thermotte plates when the ashes are
removed, particularly when using an ash shovel, so as
not to damage them.
Thermotte™ plates
The insulating plates in the burn chamber (FIG 7)
contribute to a high combustion temperature, which
leads to cleaner combustion of the wood and a higher
rate of efficiency. Any fissures in the plates will not
reduce their insulation efficiency.
If new plates are needed, contact your dealer.
In case the Thermotte plates need to be replaced,
they are removed in the following order
A. Left side plate
B. Left corner plate
C. Back plate
D. Right corner plate
E. Right side plate
F. Bottom plate
Please note: Wood logs that are too long can cause
strain and crack the plates, due to the tension created
between the side plates.
Please also note that the Thermotte plates may
release coloured dust when touched. Avoid touching
any cast iron parts with dust on your fingers. Any
visible dust on cast iron can be brushed off with the
glove that is included.
Door and glass
Should there be any soot on the glass it may be
necessary to clean it. Use dedicated glass cleaner,
as other detergents may damage the glass. (NB! Be
careful, even dedicated glass cleaner can damage
the varnish on the door frame and
advice for cleaning the glass is to use a damp cloth or
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gaskets). A good