8005-139 Faro 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a FOGO MONTANHA free standing fire unit. In order to get the best performance from your unit, while complying with the applicable eco-standards, carefully follow the installation and operation instructions provided in this manual.
as a private incinerator for burning waste, chemically treated timber or paper constitutes a breach of gas emission regulations, punishable by law. This free standing fire unit is not designed to burn liquid fuel. Additionally to producing massive pollution, combustion products and hazardous waste also have a negative impact on the unit and chimney's operation and life cycle.
Installing the flue through the chimney European standards must be followed when installing the flue through the chimney. Due to the technical nature of these standards they are mostly intended for professional installers. Following is a list of the relevant European standards: EN 12446: 2003 - Chimneys –...
6. OPERATING YOUR UNIT It is important that you use your stove moderately. The first fires should be made with a small amount of wood and a gentle flame. This allows the dissipation of stresses in the metal and drying of the entire installation. Do not touch the paint during the first hours of burning, because the ink is in the healing process and may stain the paint if you handle or clean during this process.
Cold start 1. Slide the aeration control to the full open position. 2. Open the door. 3. Carefully place the large logs on the vermiculite surface. 4. Cover the logs with kindling wood, paper with the wood shavings on top. 5.
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“The Clean Air Act 1993 and Smoke Control Areas” Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole or part of the district of the authority to be a smoke control area. It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a building, from a furnace or from any fixed boiler if located in a designated smoke control area.
13. CLEANING The cleaning operation must only be performed on a non-operating and cool down free standing fire unit. Glass The especially designed hot air glass washing system and vermiculite insulation helps to keep the glass clean for most of the operating conditions.
Release and move forward the handle of the scoop to remove it. Discard the contents on the ash deposit. 5. Spread the embers over the vermiculite surface. 6. Place fresh wood onto the embers. Note: Always leave 1-2 cm of ash on the vermiculite surface inside the unit. The ash helps to insulate the hot embers and protects the vermiculite surface.
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Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Glass break The glass panel is heat resistant and very strong. However, it can break with just a slight blow. The following cautions will prevent the occurrence of any damage: •...
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Square Round Spider Cube Cube x2 This assembly comprises two support bases. One is to be attached to the free standing fire unit, as a Cube support base; and the second one holding the glass is to be attached to the assembly. To install the glass onto the base, insert the metal supports into their corresponding positions using the provided screws and washers to secure the assembly.
For your warranty to be valid, you must keep the invoice or proof of purchase throughout the warranty period. The type of fuel used and the handling of the unit are beyond FOGO MONTANHA's control, so parts in direct contact with the flame are not covered by this warranty (for instance, glass, sealing bundles, and vermiculite).