Totem INSERT 600, INSERT 800, INSERT 1000 Operating Instructions Manual

10/2013

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

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ENCLOSED FIREPLACE

a t o t a l v i e w o f f i r e

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Contents

1 Foreword ............................................................................................................................................... 3

2 Operating instructions ............................................................................................................................ 4

2.1 Basic safety rules ........................................................................................................................... 4

2.1.1 General points ......................................................................................................................... 4

2.1.2 Fire hazard zone ..................................................................................................................... 4

2.1.3 In the event of fire propagation in the flue ................................................................................ 5

2.2 How does your Totem fireplace work? ............................................................................................ 6

2.2.1 Door ........................................................................................................................................ 6

2.3 Combustion adjustment elements................................................................................................... 7

2.4 Using your appliance for the first time ............................................................................................. 8

2.5 How to operate the fire ................................................................................................................... 9

2.5.1 Lighting ................................................................................................................................... 9

2.5.2 Adding wood ......................................................................................................................... 10

2.5.3 Extinction ............................................................................................................................... 10

2.6 Maintenance guide ....................................................................................................................... 11

2.6.1 Cleaning the glass ................................................................................................................. 11

2.6.2 Cleaning the fireplace ............................................................................................................ 12

2.6.3 Maintenance and Chimney Sweeping ................................................................................... 13

2.7 Maintenance record ...................................................................................................................... 15

3 Basic information about firewood ......................................................................................................... 16

3.1 General points .............................................................................................................................. 16

3.2 Drying of wood and its moisture content ....................................................................................... 19

3.3 Types of fuel which are forbidden ................................................................................................. 20

3.4 Initial checks in case of poor functioning ....................................................................................... 21

4 EC certifications .................................................................................................................................. 22

5 Warranty .............................................................................................................................................. 23

5.1 Statutory warranty ........................................................................................................................ 23

5.2 Contract guarantee ....................................................................................................................... 23

5.3 The following are not covered by the warranty.............................................................................. 23

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1 Foreword

You have purchased a Totem enclosed fireplace, thank you for your custom.
The enclosed fireplace is intended for burning logs, it cannot be used as an incinerator or for burning liquid

fuel, coal or similar by-products.
Follow the instructions in this manual to the letter and install the fireplace in line with good practice, any

local regulations and notably DTU (French code of practice) 24.1, 24.2 and European standards NF EN

13229. Keep this manual in a safe place.
We strongly recommend that this appliance is installed by a qualified professional.
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.
The manufacturer shall not be held responsible if these instructions are not followed and this would render

the contractual guarantee null and void.
The manufacturer reserves the right to carry out any assembly or functional modifications that he deems

necessary, without notice.
Installations in public places are subject to Règlement Sanitaire Départementale (county health regulations)

and fire regulations. Inquire at your local prefecture.
If you have any questions about how the appliance works, please contact your fitter.
The explanations in this manual apply to all Totem enclosed fireplaces.

To make these operating instructions easier to read and understand, we have used general illustrations
and terms corresponding to a particular type of appliance. The images used may differ from your
appliance.

For further information, consult our Internet site: www.totemfire.com

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2 Operating instructions

2.1 Basic safety rules

2.1.1 General points

 Your Totem enclosed fireplace is fitted with foldaway swinging doors which allow it to operate with

the door lowered (shut) in complete safety and an easy wood loading door open.

 It is essential to wear protective gloves or use the safe handling tool to handle the door.

When the door is lowered (shut) the accessible surfaces of the frame of the door and the vitro­ceramics 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.

2.1.2 Fire hazard zone

Do not store flammable items within an 80 cm radius
around the fireplace door.

(logs, tables, chairs, firelighters…)
No flammable material must be placed in the

appliance’s fire hazard zone.

Fire hazard zone

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2.1.3 In the event of fire propagation in the flue

If maintenance and operating conditions are adhered to, there is no risk of fire in your flue. Nevertheless,
please read these rules concerning chimney flue fires.

Never use water to put out the fire. Water causes thermal shock which could cause the bricks and vitro­ceramics 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 fit for use certificate provided by a professional is
compulsory.

In the European Union
dial 112

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2.2 How does your Totem fireplace work?

2.2.1 Door

Your Totem enclosed fireplace is fitted with a swinging door. This is used to make the appliance function
on a daily basis.

To optimise heating performance and use the fire in complete safety, fully lower the door.
To prepare the fire and add wood or to take full advantage of a traditional fire, raise the door.
When the appliance is hot, use a glove or the safe handling tool to operate it.
Open the door by a few centimetres before fully opening to prevent down draughts.
To open the door, insert your safe handling tool in the notch provided for this purpose then move apart

outwars.

To close the door, place your safe handling tool on the spot and push the door.

The Totem safe handling tool

The safe handling tool, supplied with every enclosed fireplace, allows the various elements to be
handled without risk of burns.

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2.3 Combustion adjustment elements

Effective wood burning depends on the amount of air supplying the fire and the rate of smoke evacuation,
i.e. the draught of the chimney.

Pour un feu qui dure en toute sécurité, il faut réguler la quantité d’air d’alimentation et la vitesse
d’évacuation des fumées.

2.3.1 Combustion air

L’air de combustion est un élément essentiel dans la combustion d’un feu, les éléments de réglage

suivants permettent d’en gérer l’allure.

Primary air control

The primary air control connected to the air intake flap allows you to control the rate of your fire and adjust
its power.