Maintenance And Care; Flue Cleaning; Glass Cleaning; Cleaning Out The Ashes - Nordica TERMOCAMINO 650 Anleitung

Termocamino 650 - 800
15.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Have a chimneysweep check the correct installation, connection to the chimney and aeration.
IMPORTANT: only spare parts which have expressly authorised and offered by La Nordica can be used. In
case of need, please contact your specialised dealer.
THE APPLIANCE CANNOT BE MODIFIED!
15.1.

FLUE CLEANING

The correct ignition procedure, the use of suitable quantities and types of fuel, the correct positioning of air
register, sufficient chimney draught and the presence of combustive air are essential for optimum appliance
operation.
During normal use, the chimney is not subject to being damaged in any way.
The appliance should be thoroughly cleaned at least once a year or whenever necessary. An excessive
deposit of soot (creosote) can cause problems in fume exhaust and fire in the flue itself. Cleaning must
only be carried out when the appliance is cold.
This operation must be performed by a chimney sweep, who can make an inspection at the same time.
Excessive incrustation deposits on the inner walls of the hearth considerably reduce the efficiency of heat
exchange; therefore, remove these deposits using a steel brush whenever necessary. Never use
corrosive substances that can damage the thermo-fireplace and the boiler.
During cleaning, remove the ash drawer, the grille, and the smoke deflectors from the appliance so that the
soot will fall out. The deflectors are easy to remove from their seats as they are not secured with screws.
When you have finished cleaning, position them back in their seats.
ATTENTION: The absence of the deflector causes a strong depression, leading to excessively fast
combustion and excessive wood consumption, with consequent overheating of the appliance.
15.2.

GLASS CLEANING

Through a specific secondary air inlet, the formation of deposits of dirt on door glass is effectively slowed
down. It cannot though ever be avoided with the use of solid fuels (damp wood in particular) and this is not
to be considered as a defect of the appliance.
After checking to make sure that the door is completely lowered, use the key provided to unlock and open
it. Clean the window and re-close before raising the door.
IMPORTANT: The viewing window must only be cleaned when the appliance is cold to prevent it
from exploding.
To clean the glass, use specific products or make a ball of newspaper, dampen it and run it through the
ashes, and rub the glass.
GLASS BREAKAGE: As the windows are made of ceramic glass resistant to heat up to 750° C they
are not subject to thermal shock. The glass can only be broken by mechanical shocks (impact or
violent closure of the door, etc.). Therefore, replacement is not included in the warranty.
15.3.

CLEANING OUT THE ASHES

All the LA NORDICA appliances have a hearth grille and a drawer for collecting the ashes.
We recommend that you empty the ash drawer periodically and do not let it fill completely in order to avoid
overheating the grille. It is advisable to always leave 3-4 cm of ash in the hearth.
ATTENTION: The ashes removed from the hearth should be place in a fire-retardant container with sealed
lid.The container should be placed on a fireproof floor, far from flammable materials, until the material is
completely extinguished and cooled.
15.4.

MAINTENANCE ON THE EXTENDIBLE GUIDES

To ensure that the doors of the single-block units have a silent, reliable, and durable operation, they are
fixed onto extendible ball bearing guides. With continuous use of the appliance over time, the lubricant of
the guides tends to gradually diminish, making them harder to slide and noisier.
For this reason, each appliance is supplied with a syringe of high temperature grease so that the user can
lubricate the guides when it becomes necessary (excessive noise or friction when sliding).
After having raised the door completely, use the syringe provided to apply two beads of grease
(corresponding to 0.5 ml on the graduated scale of the syringe) on the inside on the track at the highest
point possible. Pay attention not to exceed the recommend amount of grease.
Repeat this operation on the other track, and raise and lower the door several times so that the grease is
distributed on all the ball bearings.
Instruction Manual – Rev.07 – EN
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