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MEDIUM & LARGE
INCA CLAY CHIMENEAS
• Traditionally handmade in Mexico
• Volcanic clay pottery with integrated
capillaries for improved durability
• Add magic ambience to your
outdoor area
• When used as a heater it provides
up to 3m radius of warmth
• Inca stylised design
• Use with washed sand in base
and optional fire base tiles for
easy maintenance and better
performance
• Antique red
The product you purchase may differ slightly from the one shown here.
IMPORTANT: RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
03674 11/17
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
This image is for illustration purposes only.
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Summary of Contents for CHAPALA CHIMENEAS Chimenea Medium
- Page 1 MEDIUM & LARGE INCA CLAY CHIMENEAS • Traditionally handmade in Mexico • Volcanic clay pottery with integrated capillaries for improved durability • Add magic ambience to your outdoor area • When used as a heater it provides up to 3m radius of warmth •...
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Page 2: General Care And Maintenance
SAFE POSITIONING • The Chimenea requires 1.5m • If possible, position the Chimenea clearance from the top of the where the fire can be seen from chimney to any combustible surface inside the house as well as the out above such as a pergola, sailcloth, door area. - Page 3 SETTING UP THE FIRE CHAMBER • For best results include a permanent • It also allows the fire to be easily firebase inside fire chamber (see seen through the Chimenea mouth diagram below). enhancing the ambience, an important part of the unique charm •...
- Page 4 PERMANENT FIREBASE INSTALLATION Use a permanent firebase (not supplied) Advantages of a permanent firebase: for better performance and easier • It centralizes the fire within the maintenance. chamber for best all round radiant 1. Place only the required amount of heating performance.
- Page 5 FIRE MANAGEMENT The Chimenea is designed to efficiently use the minimum amount of fuel to get the maximum amount of radiant heat. Each size Chimenea has been made with a specific ratio between the area of the mouth opening and the diameter of the flue. With the right size fire the Chimenea will draft correctly with minimal smoking and optimum heat output;...
- Page 6 RECOMMENDED DRY FUELS Use the following fuels for Small to Medium Chimeneas: Charcoal Red river gum charcoal Roughly cut to 200mm long and 50mm thick. Larger size Double split red gum, yellow pieces are too big for Chimeneas & may lead to overloading box, grey box pieces / furnacing;...
- Page 7 SAFETY • Never light a Chimenea (or any other • Moving your Chimenea is a 2 person non-flue device) indoors or in any job. Pass 2 heavy duty ropes under fully enclosed space. Proper each side of the Chimenea (inside of ventilation must always be provided.
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Page 8: Maintenance Requirements
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS ASHES BUILD UP Progressive build up of charcoal and ash gradually raises the height of the fire with progressive reduction of radiant heating performance. When the fire gets too high the flames will reach the shoulders of the fire chamber. Periodic removal of accumulated ash is advisable;...