Storing The Wood; Ventilation - KAL-FIRE 45 Installation And User Manual

4.2

Storing the wood

All types of wood should be stored for about 2 to
3 years in a dry, protected and well-ventilated
area. For example in a lean-to next to the house.
A cellar or a garage without good ventilation is
not suitable as a storage place for wood. Also, the
wood should be stored chopped; otherwise the
bark will impede the drying process. Wood often
contains insects; therefore do not store the wood
in the living room for lengthy periods.
4.3

Ventilation

The risk of discolouration can be reduced by effective ventilation in the
room where the appliance is installed (see also section 3.5).
Below are some tips, from the Dutch decorative heating guild, to avoid
discolouration:
The area in which the Heat Pure is situated must be well ventilated.
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Minimise the use of candles and oil lamps and keep the wick as short
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as possible. These 'decorative touches' produce considerable
amounts of soiling and unhealthy soot particles in your home.
Wait at least 6 weeks before lighting a newly installed masonry
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mantelpiece or after building work. The building moisture must be
allowed to disappear completely from walls, the floor and ceiling.
Avoid smoking. Smoking is not only bad for your health, but
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cigarette and cigar smoke also contain tar, that will cause deposits
on colder and damp walls when heated.
With renovations or new building work, ensure there is extra
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ventilation to remove volatile solutions from your home.
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4. Preparing for use