Normal Operation; Important - LA NORDICA CORTINA Instructions Pour L'installation, L'utilisation Et L'entretien

2) During the first starts, do not load excessively the combustion chamber (about half the quantity
indicated in the instructions manual) and keep the product continuously ON for at least 6-10 hours
with the registers less open than the value indicated in the instructions manual.
3) Repeat this operation for at least 4-5 or more times, according to your possibilities.
4) Then load more and more fuel (following in any case the provisions contained in the installation
booklet concerning maximum load) and, if possible, keep the lighting periods long avoiding, at least
in this initial phase, short ON/OFF cycles.
5) During the first starts, no object should be leaned on the appliance and in detail on
enamelled surfaces. Enamelled surfaces must not be touched during heating.
Once the «break-in» has been completed, it is possible to use the product as the motor of a car,
6)
avoiding abrupt heating with excessive loads.
To light the fire, it is suggested to use small wood pieces together with paper or other traded lighting
means.
It is FORBIDDEN to use any liquid substance as for ex. alcohol, gasoline, oil and similar.
The register of primary air must be completely opened. When wood starts to burn, it is possible to feed it
again, close the primary air control (completely moved to the left) control the combustion through the
secondary air register according to the provisions of paragraph 10. Please always be present during this
phase.
Never overload the appliance (see the technical table - max. quantity of fuel that can be loaded / hourly
consumption .
Too much fuel and too much air for combustion can cause overheating and therefore damage the
same.

10. NORMAL OPERATION

For safety reasons the door of the appliances with constructive system 1, must be opened only for the
loading of the fuel or for removing the ashes, while during the operation and the rest, the door of the hearth
must remain closed.
The appliances with constructive system 2 must be connected to their own flue. The operating with open
door is allowed under supervision.
IMPORTANT: For safety reasons the door of the hearth can be opened only for the loading of the
fuel. The hearth door must always remain closed during operation or rest.
The nominal power of the appliance is of kW 6.5. This power will be reached with a minimum depression in
the chimney of 12-13 Pascal (=1.2 - 1.3 mm of water column).
With the control located on the front of the appliance (Picture 1 A), it is possible to adjust the heat emission
of the same. This is to be opened according to the calorific need. The best combustion (with minimum
emissions) is reached when, by loading the wood, most part of the air for combustion flows through the
secondary air register.
Never overload the appliance (see the hourly wood load in the table here below). Too much fuel and
too much air for the combustion may cause overheating and then damage the stove.
You should always use the CORTINA with the door closed in order to avoid damages due to overheating
(forge effect).
The inobservance of this rule makes the warranty expire.
Max quantity in ( kg /h)
Primary air Picture 1 pos.A)
Secondary air Picture 1 pos.B)
The CORTINA is an appliance with intermittent operation.
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FUEL Wood (length 30cm, circumference 30 cm )
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