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7.7
Heating during Transition Periods
During transition periods (Spring / Fall), outside temperatures of over 16°C can cause a smoke buildup in the woodstove. If
sufficient draft cannot be created with a startup fire at this temperature (= rapid generation of high heat by quick burning of
newspaper), so that the fumes are not completely removed, then you should abandon your plans for a fire. Use newspaper
as fuel for a startup fire. Add less wood during transition periods or wait longer before adding more wood.
The fireplace should be filled with less fuel (wood) and operated at a higher setting of the primary draft control lever so that
the existing fuel burns faster (in flames), which will stabilize the chimney draft. In addition, the wait time between adding
wood for reheating should be extended. To avoid resistance in the firebed, ashes should be carefully scraped off on a regu-
lar basis.
8.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Very important: All cleaning and maintenance work must only be performed on a completely
cooled down fireplace!!!
8.1
Door Gasket Seal
The door is equipped with a special ceramic seal. This prevents an unwanted vacuum
exhaust of combustion air. The woodstove can then be regulated with the primary
and secondary draft control levers.
8.2
Cleaning the Woodstove
Fireplace stoves are designed so that the secondary air draft also serves as a "rinsing air" for the glass window. With proper
installation and correct positioning of the chimney, the glass will remain generally clean on its own. Despite this fact, a
buildup of a fine layer of soot dust is often unavoidable, and this is magnified by poor fuel (wet wood) and/or constant draft
with limited efficiency.
Important: Only clean the glass after the woodstove has completely cooled!!!
Warning: Do not use abrasive cleaners!!!
Only clean the glass after the woodstove has completely cooled. Use some moist paper that has been dipped in the cool
ashes to remove the soot on the glass window. As a final step in the cleaning process, use some fresh paper with clean wa-
ter to rinse the window. Even if the chimney is not cleaned every year, the joints between the oven and the chimney should
be cleaned every year. In general, you should keep the fireplace and flue clean at all times.
Small cracks in the baffle bricks, due to heat stress, are unavoidable and will not have an adverse effect on its function or
durability under normal operating conditions. Consult your dealer if you notice more extensive damage.
Check the door gasket seal on a regular basis for damage and replace, if necessary.
Keep the fireplace and flue clean. If you are a frequent user of your woodstove, you should also have the chimney cleaned
on a regular basis.
If a fire should occur in the chimney or a real risk of fire exists, immediately close the draft intake lever and the door. If
necessary, call the fire department to extinguish the fire. Always call the local authorities after a chimney fire so that the
chimney can be inspected. If a gray haze should appear on the outer surface after an overheating situation, this can be re-
moved and/or touched up with specialty spray paint for woodstoves.
Top and bottom seals are
fastened with three
screws to bracket.
Side seal is glued in
with special stove
cement.
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