General installation and operation manual for Romotop fireplace inserts - valid in general for all types of Docherty fireplace inserts The attached technical sheet lists detailed technical data for each type of fireplace insert. The fireplace inserts may only be operated in accordance with this manual! No unauthorized changes may be performed on the fireplace inserts! 1.
This process simultaneously prevents the blackening of the front glass. The secondary air also participates in the primary combustion process when the primary air intake is partially or completely sealed. Keep the primary air intake fully open at the beginning of the combustion process, when the chimney draft is still weak.
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During heating all handles and knobs must be operated using a pair of tongs, hook or by a hand protected by a glove due to the risk of burns. Objects made from flammable materials that could be set on fire must not be stored on the fireplace stoves during operation and while hot.
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3.2 Floor protection Unless the fireplace is installed on a 100% non-flammable floor it will be necessary to stand the appliance on a non-combustible base of at least 12mm thick and able to withstand the weight of the appliance and finished construction. It should extend 800mm in front of the appliance and 400mm to sides and rear of the appliance.
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4.3 Enclosure of fireplace inserts Special expertise is required for building the fireplace insert into the fireplace. The installation must comply with current Building Regulations, National and European Standards and any Local Authority byelaws. 2. After installing the whole fireplace, the inlet and outlet of conventional air through any construction parts must not be limited.
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11 – air intake from other rooms (or CAI) 12 – ventilation of ceiling insulation areas 13 – hot air outlet from the chamber 14 – heat insulating layer 15 - wall of hot air chamber 16 – fireplace ledge 17 –...
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You will prevent cracks in chamotte bricks, damage of the paint or deformation of the insert materials by a careful first heating. Hardening of the paint on the fireplace insert might be accompanied by a temporary smell, which will disappear after a while. Make sure the room is properly aired when burning the paint.
5.5 Operation during the transition period The chimney draught (sucking exhaust gas from the fireplace insert) might be weaker during the transition period, i.e. when the outside temperature is higher than 15°C, during rainy and humid days or during gust airs. During this period the fireplace insert should be operated with the minimum possible fuel so that the fire, as well as the chimney draft could be improved by opening the air intakes.
Any claims during the warranty period should be directed to the dealer who sold the stove. All stoves from Docherty Group come with their own individual serial number this can be found on the data plate affixed to the appliance. This may be located either on the back of the stove or within the storage area beneath the stove.
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The stove installation must be signed off (certified) by a registered installer, Building Control Body or local authority to validate the manufacturer’s warranty. The warranty is null and void if this is not adhered to. Regular maintenance of the stove and annual servicing and the need to have the chimney swept at least once a year to prevent overheating and premature failure of components.
Simply visit our website at www.docherty.co.uk and complete the warranty registration form www.docherty.co.uk/stove-warranty-registration Alternatively, you can fill out the form below and post it back to Docherty Group Warranty registration form 55 Woodburn Road, Birmingham, B66 2PU Please return to Docherty Group...
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