Totem RT 2012 Operating Instructions Manual
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
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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................................................................................................... 8
2.3.1 Combustion air ........................................................................................................................ 8
2.3.2 Reflectors ................................................................................................................................ 9
2.4 Using your appliance for the first time ........................................................................................... 10
2.5 How to operate the 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 which are forbidden ................................................................................................. 25
4 Dimensions.......................................................................................................................................... 26
5 Certifications CE .................................................................................................................................. 28
6 Warranty .............................................................................................................................................. 29
6.1 Statutory warranty ........................................................................................................................ 29
6.2 Contract guarantee ....................................................................................................................... 29
6.3 The following are not covered by the warranty.............................................................................. 29
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1 Foreword
You have purchased a Totem fireplace, thank you for your custom.
Read these operating instructions carefully in order to obtain the best and safest use of your new
installation.
Totem fireplaces are high-tech, high-performance appliances, in particular with regard to safety.
Installation of the fireplace, its accessories and the materials which surround it must be carried 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 any questions about how the appliance works, please contact your fitter.
The explanations contained in this manual apply to all Totem 2012 RT Straight 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 fireplace is fitted with foldaway swinging doors which allow it to operate with the door
lowered (shut) in complete safety and the door raised (open) like a traditional fireplace.
When using the fireplace with the door raised (open), the fireplace must be permanently supervised.
Watch out for flying embers.
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.
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 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
Foldaway door
Your Totem fireplace is fitted with a foldaway door. This is used to make the appliance function on a daily
basis.
The foldaway door must not be open when using the fireplace except when loading wood.
The fireplace is designed to operate with the door closed in order to optimise heating performance and
allow you to enjoy the fire in complete 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 half open.
The Totem safe handling tool
The safe handling tool, supplied with every fireplace, allows the various elements of the fireplace
to be handled without risk of burns.
Door raised
Door lowered
(Closed)
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Forge effect
When the appliance is functioning with the door closed, there must be no passage of air under the
door.
Check that nothing is preventing the door from closing correctly (embers, pieces of wood…)
The air flow entering the fireplace is accelerated by
the reduced passage 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,
Raise the latch (1), located on the door,
Pull the swinging door, keeping the latch raised.
To close the swinging door, push the door in the direction of the
fireplace, keeping the latch raised.
The door must be COMPLETELY closed.
AIR
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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.
2.3.1 Combustion air
Combustion air is an essential element of the combustion of a fire; the 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 combustion on the environment and increases the appliance’s
output.
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2.3.2 Reflectors
The TOTEM FIRE company recommends that they are installed 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.
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