Operation In Adverse Weather Conditions And In The Transitional; Ash Removal - HITZE ALBERO Serie Bedienungs- Und Montageanweisung

• before loading a fresh portion of fuel into the furnace, the grate should be cleaned
when it is necessary to empty the ash pan.
5.6. PREVENTING THE ESCAPE OF COMBUSTION GASES
To prevent the escape of combustion gases from the insert to the room during the
opening of the door, it is recommended to:
• about 10 seconds before opening the door, the primary air regulator must be fully
opened (throttle lever maximally to the left);
• slightly open the door and after waiting a few seconds (time needed to draw the fumes)
slowly open the door of the insert;
• exercise caution when opening the door and after opening it because burning pieces of
wood may fall from the hearth;
• after adding an appropriate quantity of fuel, close the door of the hearth;
• when the fuel is well alight, set the air regulator in its original position;
• the optimal amount of fuel is given in tables with technical data for individual inserts.
NOTE: Take care not to overload the insert with fuel. Overloading may cause
permanent damage to its structure.
5.7. KEEPING THE GLASS PANE CLEAN
The cleanliness of the glass pane depends on using appropriate fuel, as well as on:
• supplying a sufficient quantity of air for the burning process;
• optimum chimney draught;
• the method of operating the fireplace insert;
• the use of fuel with a moisture content of between 12%-20%
To keep the glass pane clean, it is advised to add the recommended quantity of fuel and
to position it centrally on the grate and as far from the glass panel as possible. In the
case of a build-up of tar on the glass pane, we recommend increasing the intensity of
the burning process by opening the primary air regulator. The tar will burn off when the
appliance is operating at full capacity.

5.8. OPERATION IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND IN THE TRANSITIONAL

PERIODS
In the transitional periods or in adverse weather conditions (e.g. during a fog, on damp
and rainy days, in weather with strong gusty winds or when outdoor temperature
exceeds +15°C), the chimney draught may become too weak to remove all combustion
gases. To offset this negative effect, the fireplace should be loaded with the smallest
possible amount of fuel or additional draught regulators should be used.

5.9. ASH REMOVAL

Depending on the amount and type of fuel to be burned:
• use a poker to grab the ashes from the grate into the ash pan;
• after scraping ash, raise the clamp with the grate, then remove the ash pan and
empty it;
• the ash pan can be emptied only when it's cold, we recommend that this operation
be carried out at the latest before each lighting;
• before emptying the ash pan, check that it contains no burning fuel residue that
could cause a fire in the waste container,
• every few months, depending on the use of the fireplace, it is necessary to remove
the grate pan (ceramic fittings) and vacuum off the ash residue from the bottom of
the insert.
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