RHÉA-FLAM LUCERIA C Installationsanleitung Seite 22

5.1 Fuel
It is only allowed to burn wood in fireplace stoves in accordance with law No. 201/2012 Coll.. To reach the
nominal parameters of the heater, we recommend using dry logs with a diameter of 5-8 cm and length of 20-30
cm and with a humidity below 20% (ideally 10%). Oven wood and chopped pieces of wood should be used
only when starting the fire. Recommended humidity can be obtained by storing the chopped logs for at least two
years in a ventilated shelter.
The fireplace stove should be heated to a nominal output stated in the technical sheet, i.e. the burning of a
given amount of allowed fuel per 1 hour. Long-term excessive output could damage the fireplace stove.
Never use flammable fluids, coke, coal or any of the following types of waste as fuel: chipboards,
plastics, plastic bags, soaked wood or wood-shavings, saw-dust or pellets!
!!!Burning of the abovementioned material not only highly pollutes our environment but also damages
the fireplace stove and the chimney!!!
5.2 Starting the fireplace stove for the first time
Before the first use all remaining stickers must be removed, all accessories must be taken out of the ashpan or
fireplace and the same applies for the transport safety pins.
All plastic cover plugs on threaded connections are not functional, they are only used for transport.
Check that bulk shutters for directing the draft, chamotte tiles and the barrier are set correctly (as they might
have slipped from their correct positions during transport or installation). Repair any defects you might find in
setting, otherwise the proper functioning of the heater is endangered. After setting the fireplace stove,
connecting it to the chimney and, if need be, connecting the exchanger to the warm-water set and filling it with a
heat-carrying medium, start heating slowly and continue for at least two hour. Leave the stoves and ashpan
doors open (approx. 10-20mm) before and during the first heating in order to prevent the sealing material to
mix with the paint. The fireplace surface is covered with heat-resistant paint. During the first heating, after
becoming temporarily soft, the paint will eventually become hardened. During the soft phase the paint surface is
more vulnerable to being damaged by a hand or other object. During the first heating the fireplace stove should
be "heated up" with a small flame, burning only a small amount of fuel with a lower temperature.
The entire process of first putting the product into operation is done with the maximum opening of the
air supply. Therefore, the first two loadings of fuel should correspond to the bottom limit of the
recommended fuel batch (see table "TECHNICAL SHEET").
All materials must get used to the heat load. You will prevent cracks in chamotte bricks, damage of the paint
or deformation of the insert materials by a careful first heating.
Following loadings of fuel should then correspond to the maximum allowed fuel batch (see table
"TECHNICAL SHEET") for about 5 to 6 hours. Thanks to these high temperatures (maximum
performance), the paint is reinforced.
Hardening of the paint on the fireplace stove might be accompanied by a temporary smell, which will
disappear after a while.
Make sure the room is properly aired when burning the paint. Furthermore, ensure that no small
animals or birds are present in the room containing paint exhausts. We also recommend turning off
aquariums air intakes during the first heating.
5.3 Kindling and firing
Set the air inlet control to the open position. If the appliance is equipped with a flap, open it (position -). Use
twice the nominal amount of fuel for flooding. Place larger logs on the bottom of the firebox first, then layer
finer logs of dry wood on top. Use a fire starter designed for this purpose only to light the fire. If necessary (the
fire has failed to start after some time), leave the door open for a short time (about 2 cm) to ensure sufficient air.
Then always keep the door closed during standard heating. During the fire, do not add fuel until the wood has
completely burnt down to embers.
Note: If you have selected a rear flue connection when installing the product, manipulation of the damper is
not necessary (or even possible).
In this case, the flue gas flow flows indirectly into the chimney (not in the direct axis of flow).