Lighting A Fire; Maintenance; Cleaning And Inspection; Ashes - Nordpeis Quadro Colorado Manuel D'installation

plates which can result in a slower burn rate the first
few times the fireplace is used. This will be resolved
once the humidity has evaporated. Possibly leave the
door slightly open the first 2-3 times that the fireplace
is used. It is advisable to ventilate the room well
when firing for the first time as the varnish on
the fireplace 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 that
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 4) before the door is closed. Additional ignition
air is obtained by keeping the door slightly ajar. The
air supply is regulated with the air vent control once
the flames are stable and the chimney is warm. New
wood logs can be inserted when there is a glowing
layer of ember . Pull the hot ember to the front of the
combustion chamber when inserting new logs so that
the wood is ignited from the front. Leave the door
slightly ajar each time new logs are inserted so that the
flames get well established. The fire should burn with
bright and lively flames.
Burning at very a low combustion output and attempting
to burn all day and night increase pollution as well as
the risk of chimney fire. Never allow the fireplace 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 you will
find a natural combustion rhythm.
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.
Warning!
The Firebox shall to be always closed except
during ignition, refueling and ash removal.
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.

7. Maintenance

Cleaning and inspection

The fireplace should be inspected thoroughly and
cleaned at least once per season (possibly in
combination with the sweeping of the chimney and
chimney pipes).
The inspection shall be performed by the Professional
servicemen.
Ensure that all joints are tight and that the gaskets are
rightly positioned. Exchange any gaskets that are worn
or deformed.
Remember that the fireplace must alwa ys be cold
when inspected.

Ashes

The ashes should be removed regularly. Be aware
that the ashes can contain hot ember even several
days after the fire has 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 insulating plates in the burn chamber (FIG 3)
contribute to a high combustion temperature, which
leads to cleaner combustion of the wood and a higher
rate of efficiency. Any fissures in the plates will not
reduce their insulation efficiency.
If new plates are needed, contact your dealer.
When dismantling, lift the smoke baffle plate (A) to
remove the sideplates and then the remaining plates.
A. Smoke baffle
B. Backplate
C. Bottom plate front
D. Bottom plate
E. Lateral plate right
F. Lateral plate left
Please note: Wood logs that are too long can cause
strain and crack the plates, due to the tension created
between the side plates.
Please also note that the Thermotte plates may release
coloured dust when touched. Avoid touching any cast
iron parts with dust on your fingers. Any visible dust
on cast iron can be brushed off with the glove that is
included.

Door and Glass

Should there be any soot on the glass it may be
necessary to clean it.
as other detergents may damage the glass. (NB! Be
careful, even dedicated glass cleaner can damage the
varnish on the door frame).
the glass is to use a damp cloth or kitchen roll paper
and apply some ash from the burn chamber. Rub
around the ash on the glass and finish off with a piece
of clean and damp kitchen roll paper. Attention! Only
clean when the glass is cold.
Check regularly that the transition between the glass
and the door is completely tight. Possibly tighten the
screws that hold the glass in place - but not too hard, as
this can cause the glass to crack.
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Use dedicated glass cleaner,
A good advice for cleaning
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