Bronpi BRISTOL Supplementary Instructions Manual page 18

2.7 ASH PAN HANDLE
This model includes one handle with a double function:
- Use it to extract the ash tray.
- Use it to riddle the grill without getting burned.
For the proper operation of the insert, the ash pan must be emptied regularly, otherwise, the primary air will not enter in the combustion
chamber.
USER ADVICES
ON FIRST LIGHTING
In order to ignite the fire, we recommend using small wood strips with paper or other means such as fire starters.
It is forbidden to use liquid substances such as alcohol, gasoline, petroleum or similar products.
Once the fire is firmly alight and has produced a glowing bed of ash, it can be stoked. Always open the fire door slowly and adjust the air
intake to avoid a down-draught of smoke into the room. Never overload the fire box.
Too much fuel and too much air to the combustion chamber can cause overheating and damage the equipment.
Never light the fire when there are combustible gasses in the environment.
On first lighting, because the products have been treated with heat resistant paint, the following factors must be borne in mind:
• The materials of the products are not homogenous due to the fact that there are cast-iron parts and steel parts.
• The temperature of the product-s body is not uniform: among different zones there are variable temperatures between 300°C and
500°C.
• During its lifetime, the product is subject to ignitions and stoppages even in the same day, as well as intensive use or not use
depending on the season.
• In particular it may be noticeable on first lighting the insert that there is smell of hot metal and fresh paint. During manufacture the paint
has already been heat treated to extremely high temperatures but before binding completely with the metal surface it needs to be run
at sustained temperatures of 350º C for long periods and on several occasions.
LIGHTING
Therefore, it is important to adopt these measures during the ignition phase:
• Assure that there is a good air refill in the place where the equipment is installed.
• During the 4 o 5 first ignitions, do not load excessively the combustion chamber and keep the insert lit during at least 6-10 hours
continuously.
• Then, load it more, respecting the recommended load and try to leave the fireplace lit the maximum time as possible, trying to avoid
short ignition periods.
• During the first ignitions, you should not place any object on the equipment and, in particular, on lacquered surfaces. Lacquered
surfaces should not be touched while the equipment is heated.
• Even after this initial phase, it is compulsory to avoid both overloading and overheating.
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS 18 BRISTOL AND BRISTOL-V