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INSTALLATION OF DIVA
COMPACT FIREPLACE
Connection to the flue
− It is advisable for an expert to connect the fireplace
to the flue.
− The fireplace, the flue and the connection tubes are
to be placed in such a way as to allow easy cleaning
of the equipment. The installation shall be carried out
according to existing safety and construction rules.
For further information, please contact your chimney-
sweep service for any necessary advice.
HEATING
The first heating of the compact fireplace should be
performed in agreement with the installer. If possible,
in his presence and at least 4 weeks after installation.
It is important that the lining of the fireplace be com-
pletely dry, that means that at the beginning fire has
to be kept low.
During the first uses, in some cases, fumes may es-
cape outside the fireplace; this is due to the polymeric
settling of the siliconic paint that has been used. If this
happens to your fireplace, we recommend ventilating
the room and continue introducing firewood slowly
until fumes stop coming out.
LIGHTING
If the fireplace and the flue are still cold, or there
is low atmospheric pressure, we recommend lighting
some papers at the beginning to heat up the equip-
ment and decrease humidity.
Do not use enamel or magazine paper, since it does
not burn well and releases toxic substances from the
inks used in the printing process.
Never use gasoline, alcohol and other highly inflam-
mable substances, use only lighting blocks. Small pie-
ces of firewood allow for a faster combustion if com-
pared to bigger pieces.
In the compact fireplaces with ventilation, the switch
has to be adjusted according to different needs.
Combustion residues includefirewood mineral elemen-
ts (approx. 1%). This ash, since it is a natural product,
is a wonderful fertilizer for all the plants in the gar-
den.
Warning: the ash may include residues of burning
embers. Therefore, only place ash in heat-resistant
containers.
FIREWOOD – CHARACTERISTICS OF
DIFFERENT KINDS OF WOOD
Tree
Cal. value per Cal. value
stereoper Kg
Beech
2100
Oak
2100
Birch
1900
Pine Tree1700
and Douglas
larch
Fir
1500
Firewood storage
Correct firewood storage is a fundamental aspect for
an environmentally friendly firewood heating system.
This is the only way to achieve the optimum heating
value and to avoid the contamination of the environ-
ment with toxic substances.
− Firewood has to be stacked up in a ventilated, sun-
ny and dry place (facing south is best).
− A space of approximately 5 cm has to be left be-
tween one layer and another.
− Poplar and fir should be dried for at least one year
before being burnt.
− Linden, alder and birch should be dried for at least
2 years.
− Beech, ash tree and the wood of fruit trees can be
burnt only after 2 years of drying.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
− All maintenance and cleaning work should be done
only when the chimney has completely cooled down.
− If you use poor fuel the number of cleaning opera-
tions may increase, both in number and in frequency.
− Ceramic glass could be cleaned with a suitable de-
tergent that your reseller can provide. If the glass gets
excessively dirty with soot, the cause could be the use
of wet firewood.
− Visible metal surfaces should only be cleaned with
a water dampened cloth. For any additional touch-
ing-up please use the original paint, that your reseller
will provide.
− Regularly use a vacuum cleaner to eliminate dust in
convection air inlets in order to eliminate obstructions.
Before lighting the fireplace for the new season after
a long inactive period, it is advisable to clean the fire-
place thoroughly to avoid irritating smells.
− The flue should be cleaned at least every 1 or 2
years by trained personnel.
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Observations
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Long lasting
fire
4,2
Long lasting
fire
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Attactive
flames
4,4
Fast and
crackling heat
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Fast and
crackling heat
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