Hase Ottawa - Manual (Page 35)

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Contents Page
1. General Information.....................................35
1.1 Definition of Safety Notes ...............35
1.2 Proper Use .....................................35
1.3 Safety Instructions .........................35
2. Installation Conditions and
Relevant Building Regulations......................37
3. Installation ..................................................37
4. Chimney Connection ...................................37
5. Flue Pipe Connection ..................................38
6. Combustion Air Connection .........................38
7. Butterfly Valve .............................................38
8. Regulating the Combustion Air ....................38
9. The Right Fuel .............................................39
10. The Combustion Process ............................39
10.1 Drying Phase .................................39
10.2 Degasification Phase ......................39
10.3 Burn-off Phase ...............................40
10.4 Expansion Noises ........................40
11. The Chemistry of Wood ..............................40
12. Contribution to Environmental Protection .....40
13. Evaluating the Combustion Quality ..............40
14. Wood Moisture Content and Calorific Value .41
15. Storing and Drying Wood ............................41
16. Cleaning and Maintenance ..........................41
16.1 Steel Cladding ................................41
16.2 Flue Gas Paths ...............................42
16.3 Ceramic Glass Panels
and Windows .................................42
16.4 Fire Box Lining ...............................42
16.5 Sealing Strips .................................42
17. Troubleshooting ..........................................43
1. General Information
This section contains important information on
using this technical documentation. Utmost care
was taken in preparing this document. Nevertheless,
suggestions for improvement and comments regar-
ding any errors are always welcome.
© Hase-Kaminofenbau GmbH.
1.1 Definition of Safety Notes
WARNING!
This symbol alerts you to a potentially
hazardous situation. Non-compliance with
this warning can cause severe injuries, or
even death.
CAUTION!
This symbol alerts you to a potentially
hazardous situation. Non-compliance can
cause damage to property or injuries to
persons.
NOTE!
Provides additional tips about using the
stove as well as useful information.
ENVIRONMENT!
Sections marked with this symbol provide
information about safe and environmen-
tally friendly operation as well as environ-
mental laws and regulations.
1.2 Proper Use
The stove may only be used for heating suitable
living spaces and may only be fuelled with wood
(firewood, wood briquettes) and brown coal (lignite)
briquettes (depends on the model, see Part 1 of the
Operating Instructions).
WARNING!
Any other use is considered improper use
and can cause severe damage to the pro-
duct or even fatal injuries to persons.
The manufacturer’s warranty does not apply to any
damage or injury caused by improper use of the
stove.
1.3 Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Never use spirits, petrol, or other flamma-
ble fluids to light the stove. During ope-
ration, the external surfaces of the stove
become very hot, and thus the entire stove
poses a burn hazard. To ensure the safe
operation of this stove, we are enclosing a
glove with the delivery of your stove.
Children should never be left unattended
near the stove while it is in operation. The-
re is a burn hazard.
Do not wear loose-fitting and/or easily
flammable clothes when adding fuel to the
fire.