hergom E-20 SE Instructions D'installation, De Service Et D'entretien page 13

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IMPORTANT! The total height of the fire load
should not exceed 50% of the height of the
combustion chamber.
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The heater must be closed at all times during
combustion to prevent smoke from leaking
out. Only open to add fuel.
Daily use
After lighting up for the first time, your heater will
be ready for daily use.
Your heat requirements will be obtained based on
the frequency and the amount of firewood you
load.
When your heater is cold, we recommend lighting it
up slowly.
Overheating.
Overheating means that you have operated your
heater at an excessively high temperatures for a long
period of time. This can damage your appliance and,
therefore, it is a situation that must be avoided.
Overheating is the result of excessive draw, due to
any of the following reasons:
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The chimney is too big.
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Improper maintenance of the stove, which may
result in air infiltration.
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Inappropriate fuel
high temperatures.
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Door not closed correctly.
ATTENTION!
During the operation of the stove, the ash pan
door must be perflectly closed.
that produces
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4- CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Your heater is a device that is subjected to extreme
temperatures and to the corrosive effects of
combustion residual
maintenance is essential for a longer life and
improved user experience. We recommend
performing the following inspections frequently.
DURING THE SEASON
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Perform a visual inspection of the chimney.
Clean soot and tar if they have begun to
accumulate on the inner walls of the heater.
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Check whether the doors close tightly;
adjust if necessary.
AT THE END OF THE SEASON
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Inspect and clean the chimney.
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Use the vacuum cleaner to clean inside the
heater and inspect it.
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Any soot and tar (creosote) that has
accumulated on the walls of the heater will
hinder performance.
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Inspect door seals. These should be replaced
when they no longer seal the door perfectly.
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In the case of painted heaters, paint the cast
iron parts again if necessary.
CLEANING
Cleaning should always be performed when the
heater is cold.
Cleaning ash.
These heaters are equipped with an ash pan located
at the bottom of the heater.
Remove the ash pan and remove the ash.
Ash should be emptied into a metal container and
immediately removed from the house.
If necessary clean the ash pan housing.
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