Totem EPI, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS www totemfire com EPI a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e technika Range ...

Page 2: ... fire 16 2 4 1 Lighting 16 2 4 2 Adding wood 17 2 4 3 Extinction 18 2 5 Initial checks in case of poor functioning 19 2 6 Maintenance guide 20 2 6 1 Cleaning the glass 20 2 6 2 Cleaning the fireplace 21 2 6 3 Maintenance and Chimney Sweeping 22 2 7 Maintenance record 25 3 Basic information about firewood 26 3 1 General points 26 3 2 Drying of wood and its moisture content 29 3 3 Types of fuel whic...

Page 3: ...out according to best practice and in compliance with all local and national regulations as well as all national and European 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 an...

Page 4: ...sible 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 appliance is in use see page 8 2 1 2 Fire hazard zone Do not store ...

Page 5: ...ich could cause 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 ducts checked and cleaned by a qualified...

Page 6: ...ass and reflectors see p14 The reflectors reduce the temperature of the smoke evacuated and increase that of the fire In this way they directly contribute to improving your appliance s performance Convection air is taken from inside the house at floor level it increases in temperature by circulating around the fireplace and inside its double lining before being redistributed via the 4 hot air vent...

Page 7: ...lete 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 ...

Page 8: ... under the door This air causes 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 Push the latches 1 Pull the swinging door 2 To close the swinging door push the door in t...

Page 9: ...creates a film of air along them which reduces carbon deposits the portion injected into the after burn reduces the amount of carbon monoxide released into the atmosphere 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 A hole in the control has been created to allow you to handle it using the safe handling tool a...

Page 10: ...ich reduces carbon deposits 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 combustion on the environment and increases the appliance s output Secondary air Afterburn air ...

Page 11: ...r trap Automatic smoke damper trap The 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 Safe handling tool ...

Page 12: ...sired setting Control at the top trap more open increased draught Control at the bottom trap more closed decreased draught 3 Once you have obtained the desired position release the control 4 When using the appliance for the first few times it will be necessary to set the damper trap according to the natural draught of your chimney Presetting control 5 4 3 2 1 Locking catches More draught Less drau...

Page 13: ...e damper trap 2 opens when you raise the foldaway door door open this prevents down draughts The air booster flap 3 opens under the fireplace to provide the extra amount of air required to supply a draught with the door open and prevent controlled mechanical ventilation or a cooker hood from causing a reverse draught in your fireplace When closing the door the damper returns to its initial positio...

Page 14: ...e reflectors fitted in Technika reduce the temperature of the evacuated smoke 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 Vermiculite is a fragile material please take care when handling 2 vermiculite reflectors Reflector support ...

Page 15: ...for the first time to prevent them from deteriorating by drying too quickly During the first few hours of use 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 bric...

Page 16: ...n 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 Once the fire has started you...

Page 17: ...d per hour of operation Maximum output 20 kW Rated output 14kW The rated output of 14 kW corresponds to approximately 3 kg of loaded wood i e 3 logs measuring 35 cm It is at this output that your fireplace performs optimally Example output 9kW However depending on the size of your house and the temperatures required you can use the fireplace at a lower output by loading approximately 2 kg of wood ...

Page 18: ...18 a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e 2 4 3 Extinction Fully lower the door Close the combustion air control Allow the fire to go out ...

Page 19: ...the reflectors in place see page 14 Do you use recommended firewood see page29 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 30 Are the pieces of wood too large If so saw them ...

Page 20: ...r cleaning glass and newspaper Never use abrasive oven products this damages the door gaskets Open the swinging door see page 8 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 ne...

Page 21: ...lly designed recipient 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...

Page 22: ...ut at least once 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 hea...

Page 23: ... 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: ...ing we mean cleaning by direct mechanical action to the inside wall of 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 seaso...

Page 25: ...a s k e t c o n d i t i o n Work carried out by r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r 2 7 Maintenance record Model Date installed Contact ...

Page 26: ...several centuries 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...

Page 27: ...tive flames it is 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 recomm...

Page 28: ...ter heating power 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...

Page 29: ...contains 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 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 b...

Page 30: ...gned 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 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...

Page 31: ...dimensions Hearth a x b x c h x i j Yield in Rate of CO d e f g EPI EPI 900 TECHNIKA 1548 x 993 x 703 440 x 665 545 250 300 80 14 0 11 640 310 456 887 0 85 595 498 2 748 482 Smoke vent weight in kg Stated power in kW Dimensions in mm opening m old door Glazing dimensions new door ...

Page 32: ...i r e 5 EC certifications The Technika 900 Epi fireplace s performance meets the requirements of the DIN plus label CERTIFICATION CE NF EN 13 229 MULTISIDED FIREPLACES date number laboratory EPI EPI TECHNIKA 23 07 2012 TD4359 CTIF ...

Page 33: ... from the purchase 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 dam...