Maintenance; Flue Collar And Connection; Cleaning And Inspection; Painting The Surround - Nordpeis Q-23FL Manuel D'installation

Open the door (follow the instructions on how to clean
the glass). Place the Thermotte as show in the
illustrations.
Powerstone is an accessory. For assebling see a
separate instruction.

Flue collar and connection

turned around FIG 4B.
National requirements. For the connection to the
chimney, follow the recommendations from the chimney
manufacturer
It is recommended to use the insert a few times in order
to let the varnish harden before any eventual masking
and painting. Only use water based breathing paint and
a designated masking tape. Carefully remove the tape
in order not to damage the varnish.
Thermotte, assembly FIG 9-18
When the insert is installed and all instructions have
Powerstone assembly
Take care when inserting logs into the burn chamber,
in order not to damage the Thermotte plates. Please
note that there might be some humidity in the insulation
Attention! Our inserts are prepared for
few times the insert is used. This will be resolved once
connecting the smoke pipe on the outside of the
the humidity has evaporated. If needed leave the door
flue collar Ø150. The collar can be adjusted or
*Alternative versions of the flue collar exsist due to
release some smoke or smell. Both the smoke and
smell will disappear and are not hazardous.

Painting the surround

In order to avoid injuries, please be aware that the
surfaface may become hot during operation and that
extra care need to be taken to avoid skin burn.
Kindling wood
Finely chopped (diameter of 3-5cm)

5. Lighting the fire for the first time

Length: 25-30cm
Ca. amount pr lighting : 2 kg
been observed, a fire can be lit.
Place the air vent control in ignition mode (B). Insert
are stable and the chimney is warm, pull the air control
plates which can result in a slower burn rate the first
20
slightly open the first 2-3 times the insert is used.
It is advisable to ventilate the room well when using
for the first time as the varnish on the product may
! Close the insert door during usage
See separate usage and maintenance manual
Warning!
Lighting a fire
small, dry pieces of wood, ignite and ensure the flames
have taken proper hold of the wood. When the flames
out of the ignition mode and regulate the fire normally.
When there is a glowing layer of ash, new wood logs
can be inserted. Pull the hot ember to the front of the
combustion chamber when inserting new logs so that
Reload size
Chopped wood (diametre of 6-9cm)
Length: 25-50cm
Normal load size. 1,86 kg /h
around the clock increase pollution as well as the risk
should this happen. Regulation of the air vent control
takes some experience, but after a little while a natural
the wood is ignited from the front. The fire should burn
with bright and lively flames.

6. Maintenance

(Max load size: 3,26 kg/h)
Using the insert with low combustion effect and firing
for a fire in the chimney. Never allow the insert or flue
The insert should be inspected thoroughly and cleaned
to become glowing red. Turn off the air vent control
at least once per season (possibly in combination
with the sweeping of the chimney and chimney pipes).
Ensure that all joints are tight and that the gaskets are
rhythm for the fire will be found.
rightly positioned. Exchange any gaskets that are worn
or deformed.
Remember that the insert must always be cold when
Never leave the air control in ignition mode for pro-
inspected.
longed periods as this may lead to overheating.

Ashes

IMPORTANT! Always remember to open the air
The ashes should be removed at regular intervals.
vent control before new wood logs are inserted
Be aware that the ashes can contain hot ember even
into a hot burn chamber. Let the flames get a
good grip on the wood before the air control
of non-combustible material to remove the ashes. It is
setting is reduced.
recommended to leave a layer of ashes in the bottom
as this further insulates the burn chamber. Take care
When the draught in the chimney is low and
with the Thermotte plates when the ashes are removed, the vent is closed, the gas from the firewood
can be ignited with a bang. This can cause
particularly when using an ash shovel, so as not to
damage to the product as well as the immediate
damage them.
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Cleaning and inspection

several days after the fire is finished. Use a container
WARNING:
environment.