Plamen Julia Directives Techniques page 25

In order to check the combustion, check whether smoke leaving the chimney is transparent.
If the smoke is white, the stove is not well regulated or the wood is too moist. If the smoke is gray,
the combustion is not full and larger airflow is required.
Do not overload the firebox at any time. Overloading the stove and too much airflow
for combustion can result in overheating and cause damage to the applinace. Any
damages resulting from overheating are not covered by warranty.
The stove is to be used only with the supplied ash tray. The combustion residue (ash) has to
be collected in an airtight and fireproof container. The stove is not to be fired if there are any gas
emissions or steams (e.g. from glue, gas, etc.). do not place any flammable objects next to the
stove.
Thermal power is released at combustion which highly increases the temperature on the
door, glass, door handle, regulator and flue pipe surfaces. Do not touch these surfaces without
adequate protection or additional equipment (use the protective glove). Inform your children of
the hazards and do not allow them access to the stove while it is burning.
FIRING IN TRANSITIONAL PERIODS
During transitional periods, i.e. at higher outdoor temperatures, increased temperatures can
result in problems in chimney, which can lead to partial combustion gases suction. Flue gases
are not fully sucked (an intensive gassy smell can be observed).
In this case shake the grate more frequently and increase the airflow. Add smaller quantities
of fuel and make sure it burns quickly in order to stabilize the chimney suction power. Make sure
all the openings for cleaning and connections to the chimney are hermetically closed.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Have your chimney sweeper check the correct stove installation, as well as all the
connections. Use water and soap, non-abrasive and chemically non-agressive detergens for
cleaning all the painted and enamelled stove surfaces.
Use only those spare parts supplied by Plamen d.o.o. Please contract your authorized
vendor.
DO NOT MAKE ANY ALTERATION TO THE STOVE!
It is advisable to have the complete appliance thoroughly cleaned at least once a year or any
time it is needed (due to observed problems with functioning or low efficiency). Cleaning is done
only when the stove is completely cold. Make sure all the stove parts are placed back into their
respective places following the cleaning procedure.
Due to the specially designed secondary air flow inlet, the clogging of dirt on the door glass is
significantly reduced, although it is impossible to prevent it alltogether if solid fuel (e.g. moist
wood) is used and this cannot be regarded as a flaw. The glass is to be cleaned only when the
stove is completely cold in order to avoid explosion. Since the glass is fire-resistant and can
support temperatures up to 700°C, it can support temperature shocks and can break only due to
mechanical impact (impacts, sudden closure of the door, etc.). this is why their replacement is
not covered by warranty.
Store ash from the firebox in the high temperature-resistant tray aupplied with a tight lid.
Plact the tray on fire-resistant base located away from flammable materials until all the embers
are extinguished and ash is completely cooled.
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