Maintenance; Cleaning And Inspection; Ashes; Thermotte - Nordpeis X-20 F Manuel D'installation

IMPORTANT! Always remember to open
the air vent control (preferably also the door)
before new wood logs are inserted into a hot burn
chamber. Let the flames get a good grip on the
wood before the air control setting is reduced.
When the draught in the chimney is low and
the vent is closed, the gas from the firewood
can be ignited with a bang. This can cause
damage to the product as well as the immediate
environment.

6. Maintenance

Cleaning and inspection

The insert should be inspected thoroughly and clened
at least once per season (possibly in combination with
the sweeping of the chimney and chimney pipes).
To see how to get access to the chimney in order to
chimney sweep see drawings from FIG 14 to FIG 21.
Ensure that all joints are tight and that the gaskets are
rightly positioned. Exchange any gaskets that are worn
or deformed.
Remember that the insert must always be cold when
inspected.

Ashes

The ashes should be removed at regular intervals.
Be aware that the ashes can contain hot ember even
several days after the fire is finished. Use a container
of non-combustible material to remove the ashes. It is
recommended to leave a layer of ashes in the bottom
as this further insulates the burn chamber.
The insert is delivered with dedicated tools to remove
ashes. For details see drawings FIG 22 & 23.
When the fire is out and there is only ember left turn
the Air ignition control to maximum in order to turn
remaining charcoal into ash.
Take care with the Thermotte plates when the ashes are
removed, particularly when using an ash shovel, so as
not to damage them.

Thermotte™

These insulating plates in the burn chamber (FIG 2)
contribute to a high combustion temperature, which
leads to cleaner combustion of the wood and a higher
rate of efficiency. Any fissures in the plates will not
reduce their insulation efficiency.
If new plates are needed, contact your dealer.
In case it is necessary to take out the insulation plates,
this is done in followieng order.
A. Right side plate
B. Left side plate
C. Smoke baffle
D. Back plate
E. Right lower side
F. Left lower side
G. Bottom
H. Lower front
See also drawings from FIG 14 to FIG 19.
Please note: Wood logs that are too long can cause
additional strain and crack the plates, due to the tension
created between the side plates.
Please also note that the Thermotte plates may release
coloured dust when touched. Avoid touching any cast
iron parts with dust on your fingers. Any visible dust
on cast iron can be brushed off with the glove that is
included.
FIG 14 - to FIG 23

Door and Glass

Should there be any soot on the glass it may be
necessary to clean it. Use dedicated glass cleaner, as
other detergents may damage the glass. (NB! Be care-
ful, even dedicated glass cleaner can damage the var-
nish on the door frame and the gaskets). A good advice
for cleaning the glass is to use a damp cloth or kitchen
roll paper and apply some ash from the burn chamber.
Rub around the ash on the glass and finish off with a
piece of clean and damp kitchen roll paper.
NB! Only clean when the glass is cold.
Check regularly that the transition between the glass
and the door is completely tight. Possibly tighten the
screws that hold the glass in place - but not too hard, as
this can cause the glass to crack.
Periodically, it may be necessary to change the gaskets
on the door to ensure that the burn chamber is air tight
and working optimally. These gaskets can be bought as
a set, usually including ceramic glue.
Recycling of ceramic glass
Ceramic glass cannot be recycled. Old glass, breakage
or otherwise unusable ceramic glass must be discarded
as residual waste. Ceramic glass has a higher melting
temperature, and can therefore not be recycled together
with glass. If mixed with ordinary glass, it would
damage the raw material and could, in worst case end
the recycling of glass. It is an important contribution to
the environment to ensure that ceramic glass does not
end up with the recycling of ordinary glass.
GB
CERAMIC GLASS
CANNOT BE
RECYCLED
Ceramic glass should
be disposed of as resid-
ual waste, together with
pottery and porcelain
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