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8.4. Safety
The metal parts, accessible to the user, reach high temperatures. Avoid contact with
the warmer parts.
Whenever you need to put firewood or meet the equipment when it is in operation,
you should wear a heat-resistant glove or any other protection that prevents the
transmission of heat.
In case of fire in the chimney, immediately close the equipment door and the
combustion control.
In order to prevent the activation of the safety devices, the power removed from the
apparatus must be, on average, identical to that produced. If the equipment is used only
for heating domestic water, a quantity of firewood compatible with the power
removed must be used. An amount of firewood not exceeding 0.5 kg/h per kW of
"water" power removed is recommended.
If the power removed from the appliance ceases in full combustion (for example, due
to lack of electricity to supply the circulation pumps), the automatic air intake regulator
acts first, closing the main air intake.
If the optional anti-packaging kit has been installed, it will act when the safety
temperature is reached and in case of overpressure, the 3-bar safety valve, which must
be present in the installation (if it is not an open vessel installation), will release the excess
pressure. Although a malfunction in these safety mechanisms is quite unlikely, it could
happen, in this case it would be recommended to remove the firewood (if possible) or even
extinguish the flame with a small fire extinguisher.
8.5. Cleaning and maintenance
You should not clean with detergent or water the parts in cast iron or plate, they
should be cleaned only with a dry cloth to remove the dust, otherwise it will cause the
oxidation of the metallic elements. You can, if you find it necessary, treat the casting parts
with your own grease (consult your supplier or installer).
If the equipment is not used for a prolonged period, you must ensure that there is no
blockage in the chimney pipes before ignition and that the hydraulic circuit and the safety
mechanisms of the hydraulic circuit are checked.
