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7.
Using the unit for the first time
* Ask the installation technician to turn on and start-up the unit to check its proper operation;
* The first time the unit is used, the paint finish is cured by the heat, which may generate additional
fumes. If this happens, ventilate the room by opening windows and any doors leading to the exterior;
* Avoid touching the unit during its first burn to prevent leaving permanent marks on the paint. The
paint goes through a more plastic phase during the curing process. The curing of the paint occurs at
approximately 300ºC and for 30 minutes.
8.
Normal usage
* Lighting
:
1 - Fully open the door of the unit;
2 - Place pine cones (preferentially) on the vermiculite plates at the base of the combustion
chamber;
3 - Place kindling on top of the pine cones, piled horizontally;
4 - Open the primary and secondary controls to allow the admission of combustion air, leaving
the door ajar for more rapid lighting;
5 - The lighting period is completed when the unit chassis reaches a stable temperature. At
this point, close the door and adjust the admission flow of combustion air to ensure a slow burn;
FIREWOOD CONSUMED IN ONE HOUR TO HEAT A SPACE OF
APPROXIMATELY 35 m
2
(377 sq ft) USING A 5 kW STOVE
A traditional fireplace with an efficiency rate of
10% consumes 26,5 pounds (12kg) of firewood
A fireplace fitted with a fire stove system that
has an efficiency rate of 30%, will need to
consume 4 kg (8,8 lbs) of firewood.
A fire stove with an efficiency rate of 50% will
need to consume 2,4 kg (5,3 lbs) of firewood.
A Solzaima fire stove appliance with an
efficiency rate of 75% only needs to consume
1,6 kg (3,5 lbs) of firewood.
