Painting The Surround; Lighting The Fire For The First Time; Maintenance; Cleaning And Inspection - Nordpeis N-21F Exclusive Manuel D'installation

Painting the Surround

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.

5. Lighting the Fire for the First Time

When the insert is assembled and all instructions
have been observed, a fire can be lit.
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 plates which can result in a slower burn rate
the first few times the insert is used. These will be
resolved once the humidity has evaporated. Possibly
leave the door slightly open the first 2-3 times that the
insert is used. It is advisable to ventilate the room
well when firing for the first time as the varnish
on the product may release some smoke or smell.
Both the smoke and smell will disappear and are not
hazardous.
Warning!
In order to avoid injuries, please be aware that the
surfaface may become hot during operation and
extra care need to be taken to avoid skin burn.
Lighting a fire
Insert small dry pieces of kindling wood, ignite and
ensure that the flames have established on the wood
before closing the door. Open the air vent control (FIG
A) before you close the door. Additional ignition air is
obtained by keeping the door slightly open. When the
flames are stable and the chimney is warm, the air
supply is regulated with the air vent control.
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 the wood is ignited from the front. Keep the door
slightly open each time new logs are inserted so that
the flames get established. The fire should burn with
bright and lively flames.
Using the insert with low combustion effect and firing
around the clock increase pollution as well as the
risk for a fire in the chimney. Never allow the insert
or flue to become glowing red. Turn off the air vent
control should this happen. Regulation of the air vent
control takes some experience, but after a little while
a natural rhythm for the fire will be found.
IMPORTANT! Always remember to open the air
vent control and the door when new wood logs
are inserted into a hot burn chamber. Let the
flames get established on the wood before the
air supply is reduced.
When the draught in the chimney is low and the
vents are closed, the gas from the firewood can
be ignited with a bang. This can cause damages
to the product as well as the immediate
environment.
Never leave the air control in ignition mode for
prolonged periods as this may lead to overheating.

6. Maintenance

Cleaning and Inspection

The insert should be inspected thoroughly and
cleaned 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 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. Take
care with the Thermotte plates when the ashes are
removed, particularly when using an ash shovel, so as
not to damage them.
Thermotte™ insulating plates
The insulation plates (Thermotte - FIG 6) are
classified as "wear and tear" parts which will require
to be exchanged after some years. The wear time will
depend on the individual use of your product.
Nordpeis offers a one-year warranty on these parts.
After this, replacements can be purchased.
If new plates are needed, contact your dealer.
1. Smoke baffle plate
2. Left side plate
3. Right side plate
4. Back plate
5. Bottom plate left
6. Bottom plate right
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