Safety
Please note: All safety regulations must be
compliedwith strictly.
Carefully read the instructions for installation,
use and maintenance before you start using
the appliance.
The appliance must be installedin accordance
with the laws and requirements of your
country.
All local regulations and the regulations relating
to national andEuropean standards must be
observed wheninstalling the appliance.
Read the instructions for installation, use and
maintenance supplied with the appliance.
It is preferable to have the appliance installed
by an authorized andcompetent installation
company. They will be aware of the applicable
regulations and requirements.
The appliance is designed for heating
purposes. All surfaces, including the glass and
the connecting tube, can get very hot (over
100°C)! For operation, use a so-called "cold
hand" or anoven glove.
Don't place any curtains, clothes, laundry or
othercombustible materials on ornear the
appliance.
Don't use flammable or explosive substances
near the appliance when it is in use.
Avoid a chimney fire by having the chimney
swept regularly. Never burn woodwith an open
door.
In the case of a chimney fire: close all air inlets
of the appliance and alert the fire brigade.
If the glass in the appliance is broken or
cracked, it must be replacedbefore you can
use the appliance again.
Make surethere is adequate ventilation in the
room wherethe appliance is installed. The
combustion will be incomplete in case of
insufficient ventilation, which results in toxic
gases being produced and spread through the
room. See the chapter "Installation
requirements" for more information on
ventilation.
Installation conditions
General
The appliance must be connected tightly to a wellfunctioning chimney.
For theconnection measurements: see the
appendix "Technical data".
Ask the fire brigade and/oryourinsurance
company about any specific requirements and
regulations.
Flue or chimney
The flue or chimney is needed for:
Disposing of the combustion gases throughnatural
draught.
The warm air in the flue or chimney is lighter
than the outside air so it rises.
The intake of air, neededfor the combustion of fuel
in the appliance.
A poorly functioning flue or chimney can cause smoke
to escape into theroom whenthe 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 same flue,
unless local or national regulations allow this.
Ask your installer for advice regarding the flue. Refer
to the European norm EN13384 for a correct
calculation forthe flue.
The flue must satisfy the following requirements:
The flue or chimney must be made of fire resistant
material, preferably ceramics or stainless steel.
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