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Safety
Please note: All safety regulations must be
compliedwith strictly.
Please read carefully the instructions supplied
with the appliance for installation, use and
maintenance before using the appliance.
The appliance must be installed in accordance
with the legislation and requirements applicablein yourcountry.
All local regulations and the regulations relating
to national andEuropean standards must be
observed wheninstallingthe appliance.
The appliance should preferably be installed by
an authorised installer. Installers will be aware
of the applicable regulations and requirements.
The appliance is designed for heating purposes. All surfaces, including the glass and
connecting tube, can become very hot (over
100°C)! When operating, use a so-called "cold
hand" or anoven glove.
Ensurethat the appliance is adequately
guarded if young children, disabled people, the
elderly or animals are present in the vicinity.
Safety distances from flammablematerials
must be strictly adhered to.
Do not place any curtains, clothes, laundry or
othercombustible materials on ornear the appliance.
When in use, do not use flammable or explosive substances in the vicinity of the appliance.
Avoid chimney fires by having the chimney
swept regularly. Never burn wood with the door
open.
In the event of a chimney fire: close all the
appliance's air inlets and alert the fire service.
If the glass in the appliance is broken or
cracked, it must be replacedbefore the stove
is used again.
Do not exert force onthe door, do not allow children to pull onthe opened door, never stand or
sit on the opened door and do not place heavy
objects on the door.
Ensurethat there is adequate ventilation in the
room in which the appliance is installed. If ventilation is insufficient, combustion will be incomplete whereby toxic gases can spread through
the room. See the chapter "Installation requirements" for moreinformationon ventilation.
Installation
requirements
General
The appliance must be connected tightly to a wellfunctioning flue.
For connection measurements: see "Technical
data" appendix.
Ask the fire service and/or your insurance company about any specific requirements and regulations.
Flue
The flue is needed for:
Removal of combustion gases via natural draught.
As the warm air in the flue or chimney is lighter
than the outside air, it rises.
Air intake, neededfor the combustion of fuel in the
appliance.
A poorly-functioning flue orchimney can cause smoke
to escape into the room when the door is opened.
Damage caused by smoke emissions into the room is
not covered by the warranty.
Do not connect multiple appliances (such as a
boiler for central heating) to the sameflue,
unless local or national regulations allow this.
In the event of two connections ensure that the
difference in height betweenthe connections is
no less than 200 mm.
Ask your installer for advice regarding the flue. Refer
to the European norm EN13384 for a correct calculations for the flue.
The flue must satisfy the following requirements:
The flue or chimney must be made of fire-resistant
material, preferably ceramics or stainless steel.