Maintenance - Nordpeis Casa User Manual

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.
When lighting the fire for the first time we also
recommend opening/shutting the door regularly the
first two hours to avoid the door gasket sticking to the
varnish.
Lighting a fire
Insert small dry pieces of wood, ignite and ensure
that the flames have a good grip of the wood before
closing the door. Open the ignition vent control (Fig
A) as you close the door. When the flames are stable
and the chimney is warm, close the ignition vent
control. If it is not closed the stove and chimney may
overheat. The air supply is then regulated with the air
vent control (Fig 3.4 ).
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. Open the
vent or leave the door slightly open each time new
logs are inserted so that the flames get established.
The fire should burn with bright and lively flames.
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.
Regulation of the air vent control takes some
experience, but after a little while a natural rhythm for
the fire will be found.
IMPORTANT! Always remember to open the air
vent control (preferably also the door) when new
wood logs are inserted into a hot burn chamber.
Let the flames get established on the wood
before the draught is reduced.
When the draught in the chimney is low and the
vents are 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.
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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™
The insulating plates in the burn chamber (FIG 9)
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.
A. Smoke baffle
B. Side plate
C. Side plate
D. Posterior 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 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.
(NB! Be careful, detergents can damage the varnish).
If different detergents are used they may damage the
glass. A good advice for cleaning the glass is to use a
damp cloth or kitchen roll paper and apply some ash
from the burn chamber. Rub around the ash on the
glass and finish off with a piece of clean and damp
kitchen roll paper. NB! Only clean when the glass is
cold.
Check regularly that the transition between the glass
and the door is completely tight. Possibly tighten the
screws that hold the glass in place - but not too hard,
as this can cause the glass to crack. Periodically,
it may be necessary to change the gaskets on the
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