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5 - SAFETY
WARNING!
Gas/log/pellet units get hot when in use.
When heating and cooling, this device can
produce noises due to the expansion and
contraction of its metal parts.
Consequently, owners must act with precaution
and keep at a distance. Especially keep children,
the elderly and other people who require special
supervision, as well as pets, away from the
fireplace when it is in use.
Make sure that children or other people who are
not familiar with how the device works are
supervised by responsible people when they are
near the fireplace.
In order to prevent burns or children or other
people from coming near the appliance, use a fire
grille or screen.
A number of possible risks are present when
operating your solid fuel stove with fuel of any
brand. The said risks can be minimised if the
instructions and recommendations included in this
manual are followed.
•
When installing the stove, observe the necessary
safety distances for the stove and chimney from
combustible surfaces (wooden or papered walls,
. Safety distances must be
wooden floors...)
respected when the lining on walls or nearby
areas may be damaged or deformed by
temperature (varnish, paint, PVC...). Fig. 6
• Ash should be emptied into a metal container
and immediately removed from the house.
• Do not use flammable liquids to light the stove.
Keep any type of flammable liquid (petrol,
gasoline, alcohol,....) at a distance from the
fireplace.
• Never use coal or fuels that are not
recommended for the operation of this
product.
• Periodically inspect the chimney and clean it
whenever necessary. Also inspect the state of
joints, glass, screws...
• Protect your hands with a glove or other
insulating material because, during operation,
the opening and closing handle will be hot.
FIG. 6 - SAFETY DISTANCES
FIG. 7 - SAFETY DISTANCES
(WITH PROTECTIVE PLATE)