Totem RT 2012, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...10 2013 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS www totemfire com STRAIGHT FIREPLACE RT 2012 range a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e ...

Page 2: ...he fire 11 2 5 1 Lighting 11 2 5 2 Adding wood 12 2 5 3 Extinction 13 2 6 Initial checks in case of poor functioning 14 2 7 Maintenance guide 15 2 7 1 Cleaning the glass 15 2 7 2 Cleaning the fireplace 16 2 7 3 Maintenance and Chimney Sweeping 17 2 8 Maintenance record 20 3 Basic information about firewood 21 3 1 General points 21 3 2 Drying of wood and its moisture content 24 3 3 Types of fuel wh...

Page 3: ... standards A qualified professional shall have ensured in particular that the characteristics of the chimney flue and its environment are suitable for the fireplace to be installed 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 contained in this manual apply to all T...

Page 4: ...tool to handle the door When the door is lowered shut the accessible surfaces of the frame of the door and the vitro ceramics rise considerably in temperature when the appliance is in operation and can cause burns when touched Explain the risks of burns to children and ensure that they are not close to the fireplace when it is in use It is strictly forbidden to open the swinging door when the appl...

Page 5: ... the bricks and vitro ceramics of the fireplace to explode Close all the combustion air inlets the smoke damper trap as well as the door using the safe handling tool to extinguish the fire Move any flammable objects away from the fireplace Call the fire brigade Before using again it is compulsory to have the entire installation especially the duct checked and cleaned by a qualified professional A ...

Page 6: ...e safety To prepare the fire and add wood raise the door Our doors are fitted with a stainless steel handle to facilitate use When the appliance is hot use a glove or the safe handling tool to operate it Open the door by a few centimeters before fully opening to prevent down draughts Note To prevent smoke from being discharged into your house never allow your fireplace to operate with the door hal...

Page 7: ...es the fire to be over active The wood burns too quickly The appliance becomes less efficient Swinging door The swinging door must only be used for cleaning the glass never for operation with the door open or for loading wood To open the swinging door lower the door to the maximum Raise the latch 1 located on the door Pull the swinging door keeping the latch raised To close the swinging door push ...

Page 8: ...e following adjustment elements allow you to manage its rate Primary air The primary air control connected to the air intake flap allows you to control the rate of your fire and adjust its power Afterburn air Afterburn air is injected into the centre of the fireplace above the flames The injected air reduces the amount of carbon monoxide released into the atmosphere It reduces the impact of combus...

Page 9: ...stalled to improve efficiency The reflectors fitted on your fireplace reduce the temperature of the smoke evacuated and increase that of the fire In this way they directly contribute to improving the performance of your equipment They are detachable for chimney sweeping ...

Page 10: ... maintain a moderate fire to allow the materials time to cure Each time you use the fireplace gradually increase the load of wood Smoke and odours may be released the first few times you use the fire They are due to final evaporation of paint the sheet metal preservative oil and drying bricks If this occurs ensure that the room in which the appliance is located is well ventilated For your well bei...

Page 11: ... fireplace Place dry and resawn kindling on top Position your wood so as to allow air to circulate freely Place paper or firelighter on the kindling Light the paper or firelighter Allow the flue to increase gradually in temperature without causing the fire to become over active Allow about fifteen minutes for your fire to catch before fully lowering the door using a glove or the safe handling tool...

Page 12: ...gloves or the Totem safe handling tool to operate the fireplace s door handle in order to protect you from burns Maximum loads of dry wood per hour of operation Maximum Weight 50 cm logs Equivalence in kW 800 3 kg 1 à 2 12 900 4 kg 2 à 3 18 1000 and 5 kg 3 20 2 logs weighing approximately 3 kg 3 logs weighing approximately 4kg 4 logs weighing approximately 5 kg ...

Page 13: ...13 2 5 3 Extinction Fully lower the door Close the air intake flap Allow the fire to go out ...

Page 14: ...in place see page 9 Do you use recommended firewood see page21 Is the wood too small When the door is closed the fireplace does not heat up sufficiently Are the ventilation and convection grilles clogged up Is the fireplace door correctly shut Have you loaded enough wood The wood does not burn well Is the wood too humid see page 24 Are the pieces of wood too large If so saw them ...

Page 15: ... and newspaper Never use abrasive oven products this damages the door gaskets Open the swinging door see page 7 Apply the product on the inside of the glass and allow it time to act Do not spray the product directly onto the glass Spray it onto a cloth then wipe the glass with the cloth During this time empty the ash tray and clean the fireplace Use a wet cloth to rinse Dry with newspaper Repeat t...

Page 16: ...ecipient inflammable and fitted with a cover the presence of residual embers can cause a fire For safety reasons it is preferable to store the ashes outside Use a soft dry cloth to clean the metal parts of the fireplace Tip Your ashes can be used as compost for your garden Cleaning the bricks Clean with a brush then apply linseed oil Cleaning the steel grate Rub with household oil to make it shine...

Page 17: ... a year The fresh air ducts must always be maintained in good working order Clean the outside grille allowing fresh air intake leaves dust at the start of the heating season and check it periodically throughout the period of use Twice a year vacuum any dust and soot which have collected in the slides on both sides of the door Lubricate the bearings of the door on each side with heat resistant oil ...

Page 18: ...ar 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 19: ...f the chimney flue in order to remove soot and deposits to prevent these from catching fire ensuring that the flue is clear over its entire length Remove the reflectors from the appliance before chimney sweeping the flue see page 12 Chimney sweeping of the installation at least twice a year including once during the heating season by a qualified professional company A certificate must be issued by...

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Page 21: ...s Fibra Here is some basic information about firewood 3 1 General points What is a stere of wood A stere of wood corresponds to 1m3 of wooden logs measuring 1 m stacked parallel However since 1978 the legal sales unit is no longer the stere but the m3 A stere is not always equivalent to one 1 m3 the volume of the stere varies with the length of the logs With smaller logs the volume in m3 will decr...

Page 22: ...s a wood which burns for a long time without projecting sparks and produces a large amount of heat It is difficult to cut Chestnut Chestnut is a strong wood It used to be used for manufacturing barrels It is mediocre firewood because it explodes and produces a lot of sparks when burning When the fireplace door is lowered it can be used without risk when the door is raised we recommend that you use...

Page 23: ...r for the same volume of wood burned Here is a table presenting the heating power with equal humidity and volume of the different species of wood The heating power is presented on the basis of beech wood set arbitrarily at 100 Species Heating power Species Heating power Hornbeam 110 Birch 93 Beech 100 Chestnut 89 Ash 97 Maple 84 False acacia 97 Lime 76 Oak 96 Alder 71 Elm 96 Poplar 60 Hard Species...

Page 24: ...more humid wood increases carbon monoxide emissions by a factor of 2 to 4 compared with dry wood and encourages clogging of your appliance in this way decreasing its efficiency Furthermore humid wood increases carbon monoxide emissions by a factor of 2 to 4 compared with dry wood and encourages clogging of your appliance in this way decreasing its efficiency This is why wood must be dried for at l...

Page 25: ...c 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 For your safety you should also avoid intense fires Recycled wood pallets joinery wood planks must not therefore be used as it results in overheating which could damage the appliance the chimney connector and the chimney flu...

Page 26: ...472 650 300 520 73 18 0 23 813 260 1096 528 0 64 918 593 FRONTAL 1300 1965 x 1302 x 756 1110 x 564 760 300 630 73 18 0 23 927 260 1216 620 0 83 992 647 HORIZON HORIZON 901 1241 x 942 x 532 750 X 340 405 200 300 71 4 17 3 0 12 516 260 856 396 0 29 395 670 HORIZON 901 RT2012 1245 x 971 x 532 750 x 337 405 200F 300 71 4 17 3 0 12 537 260 856 396 0 29 335 666 HORIZON 1000 Fond Droit 1241 x 1088 x 588 ...

Page 27: ...e vent Ø 300 250 200 180 FRONTAL FRONTAL 800 200 4 m FRONTAL 900 250 4 m 6 m FRONTAL 901 200 4 m 6 m FRONTAL 901 RT 2012 200 4 m 6 m FRONTAL 1000 300 4 m 5 m 11 m FRONTAL 1100 300 4 m 11m FRONTAL 1300 300 4 m 6 m HORIZON HORIZON 901 200 4 m HORIZON 901 RT 2012 200 4 m HORIZON 1000 Fond Droit 200 4 m HORIZON 1000 Fond Cônique 200 4 m HORIZON 1100 250 4 m 5 m 9 m HORIZON 1300 250 4 m 6 m HORIZON 140...

Page 28: ...F FRONTAL 1000 18 03 2010 TD4201 CTIF FRONTAL 1100 28 03 2008 TD4045 CTIF FRONTAL 1300 28 03 2008 TD4045 CTIF HORIZON HORIZON 901 29 07 2010 TD4226 CTIF HORIZON 901 RT 2012 27 03 2013 TD4391 CTIF HORIZON 1000 Fond Droit 18 03 2010 TD4201 CTIF HORIZON 1000 Fond Cônique 18 03 2010 TD4201 CTIF HORIZON 1100 04 11 2008 TD4088 CTIF HORIZON 1300 04 11 2008 TD4088 CTIF HORIZON 1400 28 03 2008 TD4045 CTIF ...

Page 29: ...se date indicated by the seller It includes during this period free exchange of faulty parts parts and labour The appliance must be installed in such a way as to allow fast and easy disassembly and reassembly inspection panel compulsory 6 3 The following are not covered by the warranty damage caused by something external to the appliance e g broken glass due to mechanical shock damage resulting fr...