Connection Of The Flue; Operational Control; Painting The Surround; Lighting The Fire For The First Time - Nordpeis S-31A User Manual

FIG 6
The amount of air to the combustion is regulated with
the air vent control.
FIG 7
The insert is delivered prepared for top connection. If
the insert is to be connected at the back, the flue outlet
collar must be placed according to FIG 8
FIG 8
Remove the cutout at the back of the radiation shield
(A). Remove the flue outlet cover and smoke outlet
collar (B). Mount the flue outlet collar on the back outlet
and fit the flue outlet cover over the top outlet (C). The
insert can now be connected at the back.

Connection of the flue

Please be aware when connecting the 150 mm flue to
the smoke dome that the flue is placed outside the flue
outlet collar. *Alternative versions exsists due to
National requirements.
For the flue connection to the chimney, follow the
recommendations from the chimney manufacturer.

Operational control

When the insert is in an upright position, and prior to
mounting the surround, control that all functions are
easy to manoeuvre and appear satisfactory.
Air vent control
(Up in the centre FIG 6)
Left
Right

Painting the Surround

It is recommended to use the insert a few times in
order to let the varnish harden before any masking and
painting. Only use water based breathing paint and a
designated masking tape. Carefully remove the tape in
order not to damage the varnish.

5. Lighting the fire for the first time

When the insert is assembled and all instructions have
been observed, a fire can be lit. Be careful with
touching the insert the first few times it is used as it may
damage the varnish. This is only true when the insert is
new and the varnish has not yet heat cured.
Avoid strong hits when inserting logs into the burn
chamber, in order not to damage the Thermotte plates.
Be aware that humidity in the insulation plates can
cause slow combustion at initial firing, which will be
resolved as the humidity evaporates. Possibly leave the
door slightly open the first 2-3 times that the insert is
used.
It is advisable to air well when lighting a fire for the
first time as the varnish on the insert will release
Completely open
Closed
some smoke or smell. This 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 aviod the door
gasket sticking to the varnish
Lighting a fire
Open the vent control (FIG 6). Insert small dry pieces
of wood, ignite and ensure that the flames have a good
grip of the wood. Close the door when the flames are
stable and the chimney is warm. If it is not closed the
insert and chimney may overheat. The air supply is then
regulated with the vent control.
When there is a glowing layer of coal, new wood logs
can be inserted. Remember to pull the hot ember for-
ward in the insert when inserting new logs so that the
wood is ignited from the front. The vent control should
be opened each time new logs are inserted so that the
flames get a good grip. The fire should burn with bright
and lively flames.
Using the insert with low combustion effect increases
the pollution as well as the risk of a fire in the chimney.
Never allow the insert or flue to become glowing red.
Turn off the vent control should this happen. Regulation
of the vent control takes some experience, but after a
little while you will find a natural rhythm for the fire.
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

6. Maintenance

Cleaning and inspection

The insert 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 insert must always be cold when
inspected.

Ashes

The ashes should be removed with 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
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environment.
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