Cleaning The Flue; Majolicas; Products Made Of Natural Stone; Varnished Products - LA NORDICA Helga Notice D'utilisation

12.3. CLEANING THE FLUE

The correct lighting phase, the use of proper quantities and types of fuels, the correct position of the secondary air regulator, enough
draught of the chimney-flue and the presence of combustion air are the essential elements for the optimal functioning of the appliance.
The device should be completely cleaned at least once a year or every time it is needed (in case of bad working and low yield). An
excessive deposit of soot can cause problems in the discharge of smokes and fire in the flue.
The cleaning must be carried out exclusively with cold equipment. This operation should be carried out by a chimney sweeper who
can simultaneously perform an audit of the flue (checking of possible deposits).
During the cleaning, it is necessary to remove the ash drawer, the grating, and the smoke deflectors from the device in order to ease the
fall of the soot. The deflectors can be easily extracted from their seats since they are not fastened using screws. Once the clearing has
been carried out, place them back in their seats
CAUTION: The lack of the deflectors causes a strong depression, with a too fast combustion, an excessive consumption of wood
with related overheating of the device.

12.4. MAJOLICAS

La NORDICA has chosen majolica tiles, which are the result of high-quality artisan work. As they are completely carried out by hand, the
majolica may present crackles, speckles, and shadings. These characteristics certify their precious origin.
Enamel and majolica, due to their different coefficient of dilatation, produce microcrackles, which show their authentic feature.
For the cleaning of the majolica we suggest you to use a soft and dry cloth; if you use a detergent or liquid, the latter might soak in
and highlight the crackles permanently.

12.5. PRODUCTS MADE OF NATURAL STONE

Natural stone has to be cleaned with very thin abrasive paper or with an abrasive sponge. Do NOT use any cleanser or fluid.

12.6. VARNISHED PRODUCTS

After some years of product use a change in the varnished details colour is totally normal. This is due to the considerable temperature
range the product is subject to whenever in use and to the varnish ageing of time passing by.
ATTENTION: before any possible application of the new varnish, do clean and remove all the traces from the surface which has to be
varnished.

12.7. ENAMELLED PRODUCTS

For the cleaning of enamelled surfaces use soap water or not aggressive and not chemically abrasive detergents. After the cleaning do
NOT let soapy water or any cleanser dry but remove them immediately.

12.8. CHROMIUM-COMPONENTS

If the components become bluish due to overheating, this can be solved with a suitable product for cleaning. DO NOT use abrasives or
solvents.

13. CALCULATION OF THE THERMAL POWER

There is not an absolute rule for calculating the correct necessary power. This power is given according to the space to be heated, but it
depends also largely on the insulation. On an average, the calorific value necessary for a properly insulated room is 30 kcal/h per m
an external temperature of 0°C).
Given that 1 kW corresponds to 860 kcal/h, it is possible to adopt a value of 38 W/m
Let's suppose one wishes to heat a room of 150 m
x 38 W/m = 5700 W or 5,7 kW. As main heating, a 8 kW device is therefore sufficient.
3
Fuel
Dry wood (15% humidity)
Wet wood (50% humidity)
Wood briquettes
Brown coal briquettes
Normal anthracite
Coke
Natural gas
Naphtha
Electricity
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(Picture 10 at page 62
(10 x 6 x 2.5 m) in an insulated apartment. In this case, it is necessary to have 150 m
3
Approximate combustion value
Unit kcal/h
kg 3600
kg 1850
kg 4000
kg 4800
kg 7700
kg 6780
m 7800
3
L 8500
kW/h 860
).
.
3
Required quantity in relation to 1 kg of dry
kW
4.2
2.2
5.0
5.6
8.9
7.9
9.1
9.9
1.0
HELGA
(for
3
3
wood
1,00
1,95
0,84
0,75
0,47
0,53
0,46
0,42
4,19
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