Important Information; General Warning And Safety Information; Safety Distances - RIKA TURA Operating Manual

2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

General warning and safety information

Observance of the introductory general warning information is imperative.
Read the entire manual thoroughly before installing and putting the stove into
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service. Observe the national provisions and laws as well as the regulations
and rules applicable locally.
RIKA stoves should only be installed in rooms with normal humidity (dry
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areas according to VDE 0100 Part 200). The furnaces are not splash water
protected and may not be installed in wet areas.
Only approved transport equipment with sufficient load carrying capacity
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may be used with your heating appliance.
Your heating appliance is not suitable for use as a ladder or stationary
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scaffolding.
The burning of fuel releases heat energy that lead to extensive heating of
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the stove surfaces, doors, door and operating handles, glass, flue pipes
and possibly the front wall. Refrain from touching these parts without
appropriate protective clothing or equipment e.g. heat-resistant gloves or
means of operation (operating handle).
Make your children aware of this particular danger and keep them away from
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the stove during heating.
Only burn approved heating materials
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The combustion or introduction of highly flammable or explosive materials
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such as empty spray cans etc. in the combustion chamber and storing them
near the stove is strictly prohibited due to the danger of explosion.
No light or inflammable clothing is to be worn when post-heating.
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Placing non-heat resistant objects on the stove or near it is prohibited.
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Do not place clothing on the stove to dry.
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Stands for drying clothes etc. must be placed at a sufficient distance to the
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stove – ACUTE DANGER OF FIRE!
When your stove is burning, the use of highly inflammable and explosive
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materials in the same or adjacent rooms is prohibited
Note
Waste and liquids may not be burnt in the stove!

Safety distances

Note
1. To non-combustible objects
a > 40 cm b > 10 cm
2. To combustible objects and reinforced concrete load-bearing walls
a > 80 cm b > 20 cm
Tip
please observe a minimum distance of 20 cm behind and sideways the stove
for maintenance.