Important And Helpful Advise; Lighting Wood / - Sticks; Firewood; Lighting After A Longer Break - TermaTech TT60 Serie Montage- Und Bedienungsanleitung

4.0. Safety
The surface of the stove as well as knobs, handle, window, smoke pipe etc. becomes very hot
when the stove is in use. Touching of these parts without necessary protection (glove or other
forms of protective material) can lead to burns.
Remember to make children aware of this danger and make sure to keep them away from the
stove when in use. For this purpose, TermaTech off ers various grates for protection of children
and pets.
5.0. Important and helpful advice

5.1. Lighting wood / - sticks

Kindling sticks is a term for small fi nely chopped wooden pieces that are approx. 18 to 20 cm long
and have a diameter of 2-3 cm. Wood like birch, beech, oak, ash, elm, pine wood and wood from
fruit trees are all suitable as fi rewood.

5.2. Firewood

Wood like birch, beech, oak, ash, elm, pine wood and wood from fruit trees are all suitable as
fi rewood.
Firewood should have a diameter of 7-10 cm and be no more than about 30 cm long, otherwise
it will get too close to the side of the stove (at the laboratory testing fi rewood at a length of 25
cm was tested). The most important thing for good combustion is that the wood is dry (15-20%
moisture) See section 5.8 Firewood storage.
If the fi rewood is too wet it is diffi cult to get it to burn, the chimney draught is non-existent, there
is a lot of smoke and the exploitation is lower as the water has to evaporate fi rst. Furthermore,
there may be damage to the stove and the chimney in the shape of shinning soot and tarry depo-
sits. At worst it can lead to a chimney fi re.
If the wood is too dry it will burn too quickly. The gasses in the wood are released faster than
they can burn and some go unburned through the chimney. This also gives a lower exploitation
and harms the environment. It is about fi nding a balance which is easy with a bit of practice.

5.3. Lighting after a longer break

If the stove has not been in use for a long time, the chimney should be checked for possible
blockage before lighting (birds nest etc.). Furthermore, it is a good idea to remove any dust from
the wood-burning stove as it might smell after a long break.
5.4. Chimney fi re
In the event of a chimney fi re the doors, drawers and dampers of the wood-burning stove must
be closed immediately in order to cut the oxygen supply. The relevant authorities must be notifi ed
if necessary. The stove and chimney must not be used until the chimney has been inspected.

5.5. Lighting with waste products

Lighting with waste products like pressure treated wood, chipboard, coloured brochure or glossy
paper is not allowed in the wood-burning stove. They develop hydrochloric acid and heavy metals
which cause damage to the stove and to the environment. The warranty is annulled if the above
is used in the oven.

5.6. Bio-briquettes

Bio-briquettes can be used but they create a lot of ash and dust. Put in max. 2 kg. at a time.
Please note that the stove is not approved for bio-briquettes/wood briquettes at the Technological
Institute of Denmark.

5.7. Energy coke

Energy coke must not be used in the wood-burning stove as it contains a lot of Sulphur which
wears on the stove, the chimney and the environment. The life of the stove and chimney will be
signifi cantly reduced by using this fi ring type and the right claim compensation for the product
will be annulled.

5.8. Firewood storage

We recommend storing the wood under a roof however with good ventilation, perhaps in a carport
or shed. Always place the wood on a wooden pallet or the like so that it is off the ground. Fresh
wood that has been sawed and split must be stored for about 1-2 years in order to be used as
fuel. (in the stove). This is done to ensure that the wood will contain the right amount of moisture
of approx. 15-20%. The moisture content of the wood can be easily measured with a Termatech
moisture meter, which is available at your dealer (item number 92-150).

5.9. The Ashes

The ashes can be put in the rubbish bin for garbage collection. The ashes should be cooled for
about 2 days before placing it in the rubbish bin as there might still be embers.
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