Flex-Line User manual 1. Table of contents Table of contents ..........................3 Editorial ............................5 2.1. Purpose of the manual ......................6 2.2. Keeping the manual .......................6 2.3. Other applicable documents ....................6 2.4. Safety information ........................6 Information about the product ......................8 3.1. Type test ..........................8 3.2.
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Flex-Line User manual 4.9. Care and maintenance ......................19 4.10. Chimney fire ........................20 Fuel .............................. 21 5.1. Forbidden fuels ........................21 5.2. Flammable and explosive materials ..................21 5.3. Firewood sizes ........................21 Information about operation ......................22 Commissioning ..........................23 7.1.
Flex-Line User manual 2. Editorial The fire is part of the family Creativity Appreciation Passion Matthias Rüegg, CEO of the Rüegg Group People often ask me what makes Rüegg so successful. That’s a good question, which I am always happy to answer.
Keep this manual close to your fireplace. You can read through it at a later date, if necessary. Other useful information and a copy of this manual can be found on the Internet at: www.ruegg-cheminee.com 2.3. Other applicable documents Follow applicable documents for components of third-party manufacturers (e.g. fans, dampers etc.) that are installed in your fireplace.
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Flex-Line User manual Step 2 Indicates a potential hazard. Failure to observe or take remedial action may result in minor injury! Example: Hot surfaces! Contact with hot surfaces may result in severe burns. ▪ Do not touch hot surfaces ▪ Use safety gloves ▪...
Flex-Line User manual 3. Information about the product 3.1. Type test Our products are checked for fire safety by an accredited test institute and for compliance with country- specific flue gas emissions. The current versions of the following standards apply to the inspection: →...
3.7. Technical data The values listed in the following tables either depend on the particular design or were established during a type test in accordance with EN 13229. Violino 45x60 Violino 45x80 Violino 55x73 Fireplace (clear opening) H x W...
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Flex-Line User manual Violino 55x98 Violino 65x87 RIII 45x100x46 Fireplace (clear opening) H x W 55 x 98 65 x 87 45 x 100 x 46 External dimensions W x D x H 115 x 53 x 123 104 × 53 × 145 98 x 61 x 110 Complete weight Nominal heat performance...
Flex-Line User manual 3.8. Firebox lining with Thermobrikk® The firebox linings with Thermobrikk consist of several wall- and floor components. The following images ® apply to all shapes and sizes of Rüegg fireplaces fitted with Thermobrikk ® Install the firebox lining in the specified order and dismantle the individual components in the reverse order.
Foyer ne pouvant être utilisé qu'en feu intermittent (INT) Read and follow the manual Lisez attentivement la notice d'utilisation Sole recommended fuel: Natural wood Combustible agrée: Bois naturel Rüegg Cheminée AG CH- 8126 Zumikon www.ruegg- cheminee.com Fireplace insert name Manufacturer’s number Date of manufacture dd.mm.yyyy XXXXX No.
Flex-Line User manual 3.10. Operating elements The overview shows a possible layout option for the operating elements. The number and the layout of the operating elements may vary depending on the model. Not all the operating elements mentioned need be present on your fireplace. 1.
Flex-Line User manual 3.11. Fire door The fire door on your fireplace can either be pushed up or swivelled open (swing out). It is constructed either as a single unit or in two parts, depending on the shape. The fire door consists of the following main components: ▪...
Flex-Line User manual 3.12. Air regulator The supply of combustion air to the firebox is regulated with the air regulator. Depending on the operating condition, for ideal combustion more or less air must be supplied to the fire. The air regulator is variably adjustable.
Flex-Line User manual 3.14. Valves for combustion air/convection air Depending on your fireplace’s design, one or two air valves may be fitted close to the external facade. The one valve opens and closes the supply of combustion air. The other valve opens and closes the supply of convection air.
Flex-Line User manual The air grilles are fixed into the casing with clamping plates. If necessary, you can remove the air grille by pulling it out and fit it again by pushing it back in. 3.16. Fan Depending on the design, a fan can be fitted in the substructure to your fireplace or outside the casing. The fan increases the system’s air flow and distributes the warmed air in the installation room by means of the air grilles.
Flammable materials in the heat-radiation area of the fire door can be ignited. To avoid fires, keep the safety spacing of X [cm] between combustible materials and the fire door of your system. Appliance [cm] [cm] Violino 45x60 Violino 45x80 Violino 55x73 Violino 55x98 Violino 65x87...
Flex-Line User manual 4.4. Fire door Your fire door is self-closing or not self-closing depending on the design. Self-closing fire doors have a safety function combined with other combustion units that are connected to the same chimney. No manipulation or changes to the fire door are permitted. Have the defective fire doors and gaskets repaired by the specialist installer straight away.
Flex-Line User manual 4.10. Chimney fire In very rare cases, a chimney fire can occur. Do not try to extinguish it with water under any circumstances! Quickly expanding steam caused by the heat may damage your system! Possible causes of a chimney fire: ▪...
Flex-Line User manual 5. Fuel For a safe and environmentally friendly operation you may only burn the following permitted fuels in your fireplace: Fire lighters Firewood Briquettes 5.1. Forbidden fuels Burning non-permitted materials is forbidden and dangerous. Do not burn the following materials in your fireplace: ▪...
Flex-Line User manual 6. Information about operation Risk of fire! Flammable materials may ignite when exposed to naked flames and hot surfaces. ▪ Do not store combustible materials close to the fireplace ▪ Maintain a safe distance from the system Forbidden fuels! The use of forbidden fuels may cause toxic flue gas emissions and damage to the system.
Flex-Line User manual 7. Commissioning Take your system into service for the first time in conjunction with a specialist installer. He will explain in detail the functions and how to handle the operating elements. The materials of the casing must be completely dry during initial commissioning.
7.4. Putting on wood Each appliance has a different firebox and therefore different flow relationships. To achieve the correct combustion with good emissions the wood must be placed in the appliances in the following way. Violino 45x80, 55x73, 55x98, 65x87 Violino 45x60...
Flex-Line User manual RIII 45x100x46 RIII 45x56x46 7.5. Effect of weathering In rare cases, external temperatures over 15°C can result in a blockage in the flue gas system. As the temperature difference between the flue gas system and the external air is too low, too little discharge pressure is built up in the flue gas channel.
Flex-Line User manual 7.6. Preparing the system Proceed in the specified sequence when preparing your system. 1. Remove cold ash from the firebox (see Section 9) 2. Clean ceramic glass 3. Prepare the fuel 4. Set up firing module 5. Fully open combustion air valve 6.
Flex-Line User manual 7.9. Firing with full load Set the operating elements as follows with full load when firing: Operating element open closed – Flue gas valve (optional) – Combustion air valve (optional) – Convection air valve (optional) – Air grille (optional) –...
Flex-Line User manual 8. Closing down Danger of muffled explosion! If the operating elements are set to light load too early, this can result in a lack of oxygen in the firebox. A sudden inflow of air can cause a muffled explosion and damage the system. ▪...
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Flex-Line User manual Fault: Fire burns out very quickly and uncontrolled. Possible causes: Remedial action: If unsuccessful ▪ Is the air regulator open? ▪ Reduce air regulator ▪ Check cooled-down system ▪ Is the flue gas valve fully open? ▪ Reduce flue gas valve ▪...
Flex-Line User manual 9. Information about care and maintenance Regular cleaning and maintenance of the components promotes operational safety and increases your system’s service life. Hot surfaces! Contact with hot surfaces may result in severe burns. ▪ Carry out cleaning, inspection or maintenance work to the cooled-down system Risk of fire! Embers can remain in the ashes over several days and cause a fire.
Flex-Line User manual 9.1. Cleaning Clean the following components regularly and as described: Ceramic glass The ceramic glass can be cleaned either dry or damp. A special sponge is used for dry cleaning and the special Rüegg ceramic cleaner for damp cleaning. Fig.
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Flex-Line User manual 9. Lightly spray outside of ceramic glass with Rüegg ceramic glass cleaner 10. Wipe down the inside with dry paper towels 11. Repeat cleaning operation until ceramic glass is clean 12. Wipe down the inside of ceramic glass with damp paper towels →...
Flex-Line User manual Air fitting In systems that are separated from ambient air, the air fitting for the combustion air and/or convention air can either be fitted on the ceiling/wall of the room in the basement or on the external facade of the building. To ensure the system works properly, the air fittings must always be kept clean.
Flex-Line User manual 9.4. Repair Operating defective or incomplete systems is not permitted! Replace defective wall and floor components of the firebox casing as described in Section 5.8. To supply the correct spare parts, we need the details about the device type and the production date as shown on the type plate in Section 5.9.
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