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- Page 1 03/2013 a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "CLASSIC" Range RECTO / VERSO FIREPLACE www.totemfire.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
General points ......................... 4 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 ............................7 Combustion adjustment elements....................9 2.3.1 Smoke damper trap ......................... 9 2.3.2... -
Page 3: Foreword
Any modification to your Totem fireplace will render the warranty null and void. If you have any questions about how the appliance works, please contact your fitter. The explanations in this manual apply to all Totem Recto/Verso fireplaces (excluding products in the Technika range) To make these operating instructions easier to read and understand, we have used general illustrations and terms corresponding to a particular type of appliance. -
Page 4: Operating Instructions
2.1 Basic safety rules 2.1.1 General points Your Totem fireplace is fitted with foldaway swinging doors which allow it to operate with the door lowered (shut) in complete safety and the door raised (open) like a traditional fireplace. When using the fireplace with the door raised (open), the fireplace must be permanently supervised. -
Page 5: In The Event Of Fire Propagation In The Flue
a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 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. -
Page 6: How Does Your Totem Fireplace Work
2.2 How does your Totem fireplace work? -
Page 7: Door
2.2.1 Door Foldaway door Your Totem fireplace is fitted with a foldaway 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 8 a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e Forge effect When the appliance is functioning with the door closed, there must be no passage of air under the door. Check that nothing is preventing the door from closing correctly (embers, pieces of wood…) The air flow entering the fireplace is accelerated by the reduced passage under the door.
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Page 9: Combustion Adjustment Elements
2.3.1 Smoke damper trap Automatic smoke damper trap Since 2011, recto-verso fireplaces have included an automatic smoke damper trap controlled by the foldaway door. The damper trap opens when you raise the foldaway door (door open). This prevents down draughts of smoke;... - Page 10 a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e Presetting This control allows you to preset opening of the damper trap, which controls evacuation of smoke, when the door is lowered. The presetting control is located in the centre of the fireplace, above the door: Locking catches More draught...
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Page 11: Control Lever For Smoke Damper Trap
The control lever for the smoke damper trap is a control device connected to the damper trap. It controls evacuation of smoke from the appliance. The control lever was designed to be operated using the Totem safe handling tool. This prevents the risk of burns whilst your fireplace is in use. -
Page 12: Combustion Air
The ash tray’s adjustable air grate has two functions: controlling the rate of the fire and deashing the fireplace. For your comfort and safety, the Totem company has equipped the adjustable air grate so that you can handle it using the safe handling tool. -
Page 13: Reflectors
2.3.4 Reflectors The TOTEM FIRE company recommends that they are installed to improve efficiency. The reflectors fitted on your fireplace reduce the temperature of the smoke evacuated and increase that of the fire. -
Page 14: Using Your Appliance For The First Time
a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 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. -
Page 15: How To Operate The Fire
a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 2.5 How to operate the fire 2.5.1 Lighting 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. - Page 16 a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e For panoramic R°V° fireplaces, open the smoke damper trap using the lever on the front (see page 11) - Open the main foldaway door (1) - Open the combustion air flap (2) and the adjustable grate of the ash tray (3).
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Page 17: 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 18: Extinction
a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 2.5.3 Extinction Fully lower the door (1). For R°V° fireplaces, close the smoke damper trap. Close the adjustable grate of the ash tray (2) as well as the air intake flap (3. Allow the fire to go out. -
Page 19: Initial Checks In Case Of Poor Functioning
a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 2.6 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? - Is the smoke damper trap jammed? (see page 9) - Are the reflectors in place? (see page 12) -
Page 20: Maintenance Guide
a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 2.7 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. 2.7.1 Cleaning the glass Carefully cover the floor below the door so as not to mark it. -
Page 21: Cleaning The Fireplace
a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 2.7.2 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 located under the cast iron grate. -
Page 22: Maintenance And Chimney Sweeping
a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 2.7.3 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. - Page 23 a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e Clean the dust filters and grilles of the hood twice a year. Clean the inside of the installation using a vacuum cleaner or brush in order to eliminate any dust deposits causing carbonization of dust (dirt around the hot air outlets and on the ceiling) at the start of the heating season and once during the heating season.
- Page 24 a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e Check the condition of the door gaskets. Replace them if necessary. Spare parts 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 25: Maintenance Record
a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 2.8 Maintenance record Maintenance record table Model …………………………………………………….. Date installed ……………………………………………………. Contact details of installater Date Work carried out by Name ……………………………………………………. Address ……………………………………………………. r r r r r ………………... -
Page 26: 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. - Page 27 a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 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.
- Page 28 a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 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.
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Page 29: Drying Of Wood And Its Moisture Content
a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 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). -
Page 30: Types Of Fuel Which Are Forbidden
Hazardous or noxious waste 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 31: Dimensions
a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 4 Dimensions... -
Page 32: Ec Certifications
5 EC certifications CERTIFICATION CE : NF EN 13 229 RECTO/VERSO FIREPLACES date number laboratory SEPARATIFS R° FRONTAL 900 - V° BATTANT 18/10/2005 TD3930 CTIF R°... -
Page 33: Warranty
a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 6 Warranty 6.1 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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