Safety Information - Ravelli Francesca User And Maintenance Manual

2. Safety information

The stove must be installed and tested by specialized personnel instructed by the Ravelli. Please read this use and maintenance manual
before installing and putting the stove into operation!
If you require further information, please contact your Ravelli dealer.
IMPORTANT
- The place of installation of the stove must comply with local, national and Federal regulations.
- The stove must be fuelled only with quality pellets with a diameter of 6 mm as described in the specific chapter.
The stove cannot operate with traditional wood
The stove must not be used as an incinerator. FIRE HAZARD!!!
- Installation, the electrical connections, checking the functioning and maintenance must be performed by qualified and
authorized personnel.
- Improper installation or poor maintenance (not compliant with what is shown in the following manual) may cause damage
to persons and things. In this condition, Ravelli is relieved of all civil or criminal responsibility.
- Before connecting the stove electrically, the connection of the exhaust tubes must be completed (specifically for pellet stoves, not
made from aluminium) with the flue.
- The protection grille inside the pellet hopper must never be removed.
- There must be sufficient circulation of air in the room where the stove is installed.
- Never open the door of the stove whilst it is functioning. FIRE HAZARD!!!
- The stove must not be used with the door open or with the glass broken. FIRE HAZARD!!!
- When the stove is operating, the surfaces, the glass, the handle and the pipes become overheated: during functioning, these parts
must only be touched with the adequate protection.
- Do not light the stove without having first performed the daily inspection as described in the MAINTENANCE chapter of
this manual.
- Do not place any washing on the stove to dry. Keep clothes and similar at a suitable distance from the stove. FIRE
HAZARD!!!
-DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER
-DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE
-Attachment and securement of the exhaust venting system to the product and to each adjoining section. All joints for connector
pipe shall be required to be fastened with at least three screws. If vented horizontally, joints shall be made gaslight in a manner
that shall be specified.
- Perform regular inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of the chimney and chimney connector
- Disposal of Ashes: Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be
placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, and moved outdoors immediately.
If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all
cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other waste shall not be placed in this container.
- Caution against the storage or use of flammable liquids, as follows:Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene,
charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or 'freshen up' a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater
while it is in use.
- Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The
creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on
the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire
The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to determine if a
creosote buildup has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
- Scrupulously follow the maintenance programme.
- Do not switch off the stove by disconnecting the electricity mains supply.
- Do not clean the stove until the structure and the ashes have cooled down completely.
- Carry out all operations in maximum safety and tranquillity.
-Coply with exhaust venting system termination requirements including location restrictions to air inlets, distances from
windows, doors, and air inlets and distance to combustible materials.
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do not connect to or use in conjunction with any air distribution ductwork
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hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns.
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The type of chimney shall be suitable for solid fuel and the chimney connector must be in good condition and kept clean.
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Establish a routine for the fuel, pellet burner and fring technique. Check daily for creosote build-up until experience shows how often
you need to clean to be safe. Be aware that the hotter the fire the less creosote is deposited and weekly cleaning may be necessary in
mild weather even though monthly cleaning may be enough in the coldest months. Contact your local or fire authority for information on
how to handle a chimney fire. Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire.
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Keep firing and deashing doors closed and maintain all seals in good conditions.
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Do not strike or slam shut the door, the glass can brake. The glass shall be cleaned only when cold, do not clean a hot glass.
Use a dry cloth with normal glass detergent, do not use any abrasive cleaner.
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The type of chimney shall be suitable for solid fuel and the chimney connector must be in good condition and kept clean.
- When this room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions.
Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
- This room heater must be conncted to a chimney complying with the requirements for type HT chimneys in the standard UL 103 or
a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner.
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