2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The chimney stoves of La Nordica are suitable to heat living spaces for some periods or to support an
insufficient centralized heating system. They are ideal for holiday apartments and weekend houses or as
an auxiliary heating system during the whole year. As fuel, it is possible to use wood logs.
The stove is made of sheets in galvanized and painted steel and of enamelled cast iron. The hearth is
internally sheathed with single sheets in cast iron (MAX-JUNIOR) and refractory (MAJOR-MINOR) and
inside it there is a turning and extractable grate.
The hearth is equipped with a panoramic door with ceramic glass (resistant up to 700 ° C only Model MAX -
JUNIOR). This allows a wonderful view on the burning flames and avoids any possible output of sparks
and smoke.
The heating of the environment is made by.
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Convection: (70%) the air passage through the double mantel of the stove
releases heat into the environment.
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Irradiation (30%): through the panoramic glass and the external hot
surfaces of the stove, the heat is radiated into the environment.
The stoves MAJOR and MINOR are equipped with controls of primary and
secondary air by which it is adjusted the combustion air. The stoves MAX and
JUNIOR are equipped only with the primary air control, as the secondary air is
pre-adjusted (see chapter 10).
2.1. PRIMARY AIR CONTROL (movable valve)
With the primary air control (movable valve), which is found below the hearth
door it is adjusted the passage of air through the ash drawer and the grate in the
fuel direction (Picture 1, pos. A)
The primary air is necessary for the combustion process. The ash drawer must be
regularly emptied, so that the ash does not obstruct the primary air entry. Through
the primary air the fire is also kept alive.
During wood combustion, the register of primary air must be opened only for a
while, because otherwise the wood burns fast and the stove may overheat.
2.2. SECONDARY AIR CONTROL (only MAJOR and MINOR)
Over the door of the hearth there is the secondary air control (Picture 1 pos. B).
Also this valve must be opened, especially for wood combustion.
3. RULES FOR INSTALLATION
The stove, assembled and ready for the installation, must be connected with a junction to the existing flue
of the house. The junction must be possibly short, straight, horizontal or positioned a little uphill. The
connections must be tight.
It is obligatory to respect the National and European rules, local regulations concerning building
matter and also fireproofs rules. Please apply to your chimney sweeper for all information.
You should verify the sufficient air entrance for the combustion in the installation place, with particular
attention to windows and doors with tight closing (seal ropes).
It is not allowed the connection of various appliances to the same chimney. The diameter of the opening for
the connection must correspond at least to the diameter of the smokes pipe. The opening should be
equipped with a wall connection for the reception of the exhaust pipe and a rose window.
Before installation, verify if your floor can support the weight of the stove (for ex. distributing weight plate).
LA NORDICA is not responsible in case of modification of the product and for the use of not
original spare parts.
THE HEARTHS MUST NOT BE MODIFIED.
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Chimney stove MAJOR / MINOR – MAX / JUNIOR
Instructions for installation, use and maintenance – EN – Rev.04
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