Plamen Julia Directives Techniques page 24

The reccommended quantities for fuel which is to be added only once:
Chopped wood ( approx. 25 cm long)
Wood briquettes
Large fuel quantities can leave the glass door partially dirty.
FIRING
Since the stove is made in gray cast, it is neccessary to take into account that this particular
material can feature cracks and fractures due to sudden and uneven thermal load.
At first firing the appearance of unpleasant smell (due to drying glue on sealings and
protective coat) is inevibale, but this will vanish after a few uses. In any case, the space should
be thoroughly aired.
At first firing we advise you to use a smaller quantity of fuel and to slowly increase it. At firing,
please pay attention to the following advice:
1 make sure the room in which the stove is located is thorughly aired
2 at firsh firings do not overload the firebox (use about a half of the reccommended quantity)
3 repeat the procedure 4 to 5 times
4 add more fuel (observing the maximum fuel quantity limitations) and keep the appliance
operating for as long as possible, i.e. avoid short periods of firing and extinguishing, at
least in the beginning
5 the stove surface is to be kept free from any objects at first firings. Painted surfaces ar not
to be touched during heating.
We advise the use of chopped wood, paper and other firing agents for kindling.
Warning! The paint might be damaged if the first firing is not at moderate heat.
When starting the fire, leave the firebox door slightly open (for 4-5 min) in order to avoid
moist from condesing on the glass. Do not leave the stove unobserved until the fire is fully
burning in order to control the fire. When the fire is buring well, open the regulator on the door
and close the door.
Under normal functioning the door is to be kept closed, except when wood is added.
If your flue pipe features a flap valve, keep it fully open until the fire is fully burning.
The stove is constructed in such a way to allow the glass to be kept clean at all times. The
glass can get sooted if combustion is poor. Possible reasons for poor combustion are the
following:
1 poor chimney quality
2 damped airflow
3 unsuitable fuel
4 the firebox is overloaded
5 the glass can get sooted if you fully close the regulator over night in order to have the fire
buring until morning. That is why we reccommend not to close the regulator fully. Close
the regulator to the extent which will leave the glass clean and which will allow you to have
a warm stopve in the morning with enough embers to continue firing. Additionally, we
advise you to load the firebox with 2 or 3 larger pieces of wood over night.
6 WARNING! The stove will get hot and can be operated only by adults.
USE THE PROTECTIVE GLOVE.
2 to 3 pieces
2 pieces
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approx. 2,5 – 5 kg
approx. 2 – 4 kg