Chimney And Flue; Maintenance; Small Maintenance; When The Stove Is Not Used - WANDERS Peppel Bedienungsanleitung Und Montagevorschriften

Chimney and fl ue
The chimney is the most important part of your wood-burning hearth.
When the chimney is right it will not distribute any smoke into your room, leave any deposit on the glass pane or create bad
combustion. Before starting the installation of the stove, your installer or a qualifi ed chimney sweep must check whether the
chimney fl ue has a diameter of at least 150 millimetres over the entire length, and whether the channel is clean, smooth and
leak-proof.
Chimney with proper draught
Warm air wants to ascend. This is the principle of every chimney. It helps when the wind near the chimney mouth
draws the air from the chimney.
Fall wind may give the opposite eff ect and blow the air back into the chimney. Relatively cold foggy air may
thwart proper draught in your chimney, as does a long fl ue pipe with a rough inside and many bends. If the
natural draught in your chimney is poor, your installer can give you information about using a ventilator for your
fl ue tube.
What to do in case of chimney fi re
In case of chimney fi re, immediately close the shut-off valve in the fl ue and all air supply ducts. Call the fi re
department. After the fi re is extinguished, the chimney and the stove must be inspected again by your installer.

Maintenance

Small maintenance

• It is advisable to leave an ash layer of two to three centimetres. It will protect the fi re plate.
• Remove cooled ashes from the stove 2-3 times per week. Using an ash bucket is recommended.
• Clean the exterior of the stove with a damp cloth that does not give off fl uff . Do not use any aggressive cleansing agents
or abrasives.
• Clean the cold glass pane with a cleaning agent for ceramic cooking rings.
• Do not touch the clean glass with your fi ngers. Finger marks burn into the glass.
• Oil the hinges and the door fastener once in a while.
Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or abrasives to maintain your stove.

When the stove is not used

• Close all doors and air inlets in summer season
• Place absorbent salt inside the stove if it is stored in a humid space.

Yearly maintenance

• Have your chimney properly cleaned by a qualifi ed chimney sweep every year; this is for safety reasons and any fi re
insurance.
• Have the fl ue gas outlet and the combustion air supply of the double-walled fl ue tube system checked for air-tightness
every year.
• Have the complete tube system checked every year; this includes the roof or wall ducts and the outlet just outside the
wall.
• Have the valves and/or fl aps checked for their functioning.
• Have the sealing of doors and glass panes checked for wear and tear.

Safety

A WANDERS wood-burning stove gives you a comfortable and a safe source of heat in your home.
Fire safety starts with a proper installation and a properly working fl ue tube. Your installer must therefore comply with the
installation instructions as listed on page 19 and further. To burn your stove safely, the following points are important:
1. Burn your stove as much as possible with a closed door; it increases the output and is better for the environment.
2. Prevent small children or the infi rm from getting too close to a burning stove and do not leave them alone in the room
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