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- Page 1 10/2013 a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MADE TO MEASURE ENCLOSED FIREPLACE www.totemfire.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.1.2 Fire hazard zone ........................4 2.1.3 In the event of fire propagation in the flue ................5 How does your Totem fireplace work? .................... 6 2.2.1 Door ............................6 Combustion adjustment elements....................7 Using your appliance for the first time ..................... 8 How to operate the fire ........................ -
Page 3: Foreword
1 Foreword You have purchased a Totem enclosed fireplace, thank you for your custom. The enclosed fireplace is intended for burning logs, it cannot be used as an incinerator or for burning liquid fuel, coal or similar by-products. Follow the instructions in this manual to the letter and install the fireplace in line with good practice, any local regulations and notably DTU (French code of practice) 24.1, 24.2 and European standards NF EN... -
Page 4: Operating Instructions
2.1 Basic safety rules 2.1.1 General points Your Totem enclosed fireplace is fitted with foldaway swinging doors which allow it to operate with the door lowered (shut) in complete safety and an easy wood loading door open. It is essential to wear protective gloves or use the safe handling tool to handle the door. -
Page 5: In The Event Of Fire Propagation In The Flue
2.1.3 In the event of fire propagation in the flue If maintenance and operating conditions are adhered to, there is no risk of fire in your flue. Nevertheless, please read these rules concerning chimney flue fires. Never use water to put out the fire. Water causes thermal shock which could cause the bricks and vitro- ceramics of the fireplace to explode. -
Page 6: How Does Your Totem Fireplace Work
2.2 How does your Totem fireplace work? 2.2.1 Door Your Totem enclosed fireplace is fitted with a swinging door. This is used to make the appliance function on a daily basis. To optimise heating performance and use the fire in complete safety, fully lower the door. -
Page 7: Combustion Adjustment Elements
2.3 Combustion adjustment elements Effective wood burning depends on the amount of air supplying the fire and the rate of smoke evacuation, i.e. the draught of the chimney. Pour un feu qui dure en toute sécurité, il faut réguler la quantité d’air d’alimentation et la vitesse d’évacuation des fumées. -
Page 8: Using Your Appliance For The First Time
2.4 Using your appliance for the first time Before lighting your fire for the first time, remove any documents and accessories it may contain. Also check the ash pit. Allow covering materials to dry (rough plaster, finishing plaster…) before using the appliance for the first time to prevent them from deteriorating by drying too quickly. -
Page 9: How To Operate The Fire
2.5 How to operate the fire If you have not used your appliance for a long time, check that none of your fireplace’s air passages are obstructed (chimney flue, outside air delivery pipe, convection and ventilation grille) before lighting. Also check that mechanical parts such as the door, counterweights, and adjusters operate freely. 2.5.1 Lighting Open the door Open the air intake control to the maximum (large flame side, as per the diagram above) -
Page 10: Adding Wood
To open the door during operation, slightly raise the door, pausing before fully opening it to prevent any risk of down draught. Use protective gloves or the Totem safe handling tool to operate the fireplace’s door handle in order to protect you from burns. -
Page 11: Maintenance Guide
2.6 Maintenance guide Before carrying out any maintenance on your appliance, wait for it to completely cool down to prevent any risk of burns or fire. 2.6.1 Cleaning the glass Carefully cover the floor below the door so as not to mark it. Take a damp cloth dipped in cold ashes. -
Page 12: Cleaning The Fireplace
2.6.2 Cleaning the fireplace Removing ash In order to prevent obstruction of the combustion air inlet grille, it is necessary to regularly empty the ash pit (Selon la taille de l’insert, il sera équipé ou non de grille et/ou bac cendre. located under the cast iron grate. -
Page 13: Maintenance And Chimney Sweeping
2.6.3 Maintenance and Chimney Sweeping Maintenance The appliances must be checked at least once a year and repaired if necessary by a qualified professional. The chimney connectors must always be maintained in good working order, their maintenance must be carried out at least once a year. The fresh air ducts must always be maintained in good working order. - Page 14 Check the condition of the door gaskets. Replace them if necessary. Spare parts The appliance has some wearing parts which must be checked by your fitter during annual servicing. If you wish to replace parts, broken glass or worn gaskets, contact your fitter, providing the references for your fireplace.
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Page 15: Maintenance Record
2.7 Maintenance record Maintenance record table Model …………………………………………………….. Date installed ……………………………………………………. Contact details of installater Date Work carried out by Name ……………………………………………………. Address ……………………………………………………. r r r r r ……………… ………………………………………….. …………….. ……………………………………………………. r r r r r ……………… ………………………………………….. …………….. r r r r r Telephone no. -
Page 16: Basic Information About Firewood
3 Basic information about firewood Totem fireplaces are high-performance appliances. Using good fuel is essential for optimal functioning of your fireplace. Wood is a renewable form of energy when it comes from sustainably managed forests. In France, forests represent 30% of the country’s area. French forests have been expanding for several Fibra centuries. - Page 17 Which type of wood should I choose? Birch: Birch burns quickly without its flames becoming too hot and leaves very little ash. It produces attractive, slightly bluish flames. It is a wood liked by bakers. It produces good embers and is used for lighting the fire.
- Page 18 There are 3 families of wood: hard hardwood (oak, beech, ash, chestnut, hornbeam, walnut…) soft hardwood (poplar, willow, alder, birch…) coniferous trees (pine, spruce, fir, larch, Douglas fir…) We recommend that you use firewood from the hard hardwood family. It has better heating power for an equal volume.
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Page 19: Drying Of Wood And Its Moisture Content
3.2 Drying of wood and its moisture content For wood, we generally speak of the moisture content, represented by H%, known as moisture content on dry basis (in relation to oven dry wood). Moisture content of wood: Moisture content varies from 50 to 120% (or more) for saturated wood (green wood) and from 10 to 20% for air-dried wood It is this value which is measured using our hygrometers. -
Page 20: Types Of Fuel Which Are Forbidden
Lignite Coal, petrol, alcohol… Totem fireplaces are designed for domestic use. They should under no circumstances be used to incinerate waste of any kind. It is forbidden to use treated wood which may produce toxic fumes and clog up the installation. -
Page 21: Initial Checks In Case Of Poor Functioning
3/2014 3.4 Initial checks in case of poor functioning When the door is closed , the wood burns too quickly and the fire is over active: - Is the fire door shut properly? - Are the reflectors in place? - Do you use recommended firewood? - Is the wood too small? - Is the draught of your fireplace excessive? If so, fit a draught stabiliser. -
Page 22: Ec Certifications
13% O2 at 13% O2 at 13% O2 at 13% O2 Enclosed fireplaces INSERT 600 2014/0010 ARGB 70,2% 0,11% 355°C 13,5 INSERT 800 2013/0123 ARGB 76,4% 14,9 0,15% 293°C... -
Page 23: Warranty
03/2013 5 Warranty 5.1 Statutory warranty The statutory warranty, complete and compulsory, stems from application of articles 1641 et. seq. of the Civil Code. If the buyer proves that there is a latent defect, the manufacturer must legally make good any foreseeable consequences.
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