Safety; General; Precautions / Safety Instructions - Dik Geurts Aste 5 Mode D'emploi

2. SAFETY

2.1 General

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2.2 Precautions / safety instructions

Carefully observe the following measures/regulations:
Your fire must be installed by a skilled, recognized installer of wood burning appliances.
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Have the fire installed in accordance with the applicable national, local and constructional (installation) regulations.
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The flue duct must be assessed in advance concerning its suitability for the appliance, and should be inspected
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and/or cleaned by a recognized specialist. Due to the utilisation of new, innovative techniques, the combustion
temperature is higher than it was in the past. Have the flue duct inspected and cleaned by a specialist, at least once
or twice per year. Only with a good duct, your fire will perform in a safe and faultless way.
In case of a combustible floor, you must place a fireproof floor plate under the appliance, which will be available at
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your supplier as an accessory.
Do not make any changes to the fire yourself.
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Only replace parts by original parts.
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Do not perform any work when the fire is still hot, wait at least 24 hours after use.
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Only burn the fire with the recommended fuel (see section 5.1).
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Do not use the fire as a waste incinerator.
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The minimum distance between the fireplace/chimney pipes and combustible objects/materials stated on the data
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plate should be taken into account.
Do not place combustible materials under the appliance.
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Do not allow clothes, towels etc. to dry on and/or near the appliance, in order to prevent fire.
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Avoid contact with a burning fire in order to prevent burns and/or clothes catching fire.
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During use, the outside of the fire will become very hot. Therefore, you should use the supplied oven glove when
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operating the fire.
Never leave children and persons who are unable to judge the consequences of their actions by themselves near a
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burning fire.
Avoid working with solvents, glue, PUR foam, etc. in the room during use of the fire.
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The fire is intended as atmospheric heating and is not developed for continuous use as main heating.
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The fire is not suitable for use as a barbecue.
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Make sure that there is an adequate supply of fresh air; if possible, this air may be supplied via an EA/RS connection.
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In case of a fire in the chimney, close the air supply, extinguish the wood fire with sand and call the fire brigade.
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Carefully read chapter 3 'Taking into operation', before you start to burn.
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Carefully read this chapter on safety.
Observe the measures / instructions in this manual.
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