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Barbas CUATRO-3 90 Instructions For Use & Maintenance

Manual is about: Wood-burning appliance

Summary of CUATRO-3 90

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    Instructions for use & maintenance manual cuatro-3 90 wood-burning appliance serial number: production date: barbas wishes you many cosy evenings with your new appliance this document is an essential part of your appliance. Read it carefully before use of the appliance and keep it in a safe place! V...

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    3 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use contents page 1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 5 2. Safety ...................................................................................................... 6 3. Operation ...................

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    4 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use.

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    5 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use 1 introduction congratulations on your purchase of this modern barbas appliance. This quality product will provide you with many years of enjoyment due to the fl ame effect and warmth that it provides. This appliance is exempted under section 21 of the clean air ac...

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    6 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use 2 safety do not place fl ammable objects within 150 cm of the appliance. Pay special attention to furnishings and ornaments around the appliance. When you use your appliance, the exterior will become hot. Always wear the glove or use the accessories supplied when f...

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    7 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use the appliance must never be used with the door open or the door glass removed. Wood and wood briquettes may be stoked in the appliance. Coals can’t be burned in the appliance. Avoid over-loading (white burning glow), caused, for example, by lengthy burning with a f...

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    8 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use 3 operation cuatro-3 appliance with fan set (option) and convection set (option) built into chimney breast 1 handle 2 ceramic heat-proof glass 3 locking for operating pin of fl ue gas fl ap 4 operating pin of fl ue gas fl ap 5 convection air outlet opening (applian...

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    9 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use 4 using the appliance for the first time 4.1 general allow your home to dry properly, after you have had your chimney breast modifi ed or newly built. Walls which have not been allowed to dry properly are a magnet for dust such as any smoke particles created when s...

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    10 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use 4.3 inspection of the appliance before first use check all available functions before using the appliance for the fi rst time. • check the opening and closing operation of the door. Turn the handle all the way down: door is locked. Handle forwards: the door releas...

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    11 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use • check the operation and setting of the fl ue gas fl ap. Flue gas fl ap pin locking (inside door) combustion air-supply slider flue gas fl ap 2x inlet opening convection air 2x inlet opening combustion air all openings are closed, if the appliance is installed as...

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    12 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use locking all the way to the left (closed): flue gas fl ap operation works normally: door open pin comes forwards flue gas fl ap open door closed pin is pressed in by the door flue gas fl ap closed locking all the way to the right (open): flue gas fl ap always remai...

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    13 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use • check whether the retardant plate (brake plate) is located correctly in the supports. • check the operation of the slider for the regulation of the combustion air intake (middle below the window). • flue gas fl ap in “open” position..

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    14 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use • check whether the ashtray is completely empty. • report any defects immediately to your dealer. • remove enclosed documents and components from the appliance. • check the function of the perma air ® convection fan (optional) using the wall dimmer switch. • check...

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    15 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use 5 use 5.1 ventilation if wood is to burn, it needs air. For each kilo of wood that you put on the appliance (door closed), 10 - 15 m 3 of extra air is needed. That means about 35 m 3 per hour! Depending on how the appliance has been installed, the combustion air w...

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    16 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use when setting the appliance, turn the locking all the way to the right. If necessary, leave the door ajar for 10 minutes. Do not open the door wide, as the window will remain cold. If the door is shut during this time, smoke will condense on the glass and form soot...

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    17 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use weather conditions in order to reduce pollution and any other inconvenience, we advise not fi ring up the appliance when there is no wind, or in foggy/misty conditions. Smoke development your appliance has been designed to be used with the load/observation door cl...

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    18 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use • bend the strips, l and r, on the retardant plate (brake plate) holder completely backwards. As a result, the opening for the discharge of the fl ue gases increases. • place the fl ue gas fl ap back. Strip r strip l brake plate holder increasing the draught: • re...

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    19 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use 5.4 heating economically the most environmentally-friendly and economic way of heating with wood is to have your fi re hot but calm. The ash should appear to glow a soft red-orange and should not glow like a blacksmith’s fi re. Fires like that burn quickly and int...

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    20 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use 5.6 general heating tips • burn dry wood only. Damp wood not only burns poorly, it causes more pollution in the appliance (window), the chimney, your room (when opening the door of the appliance, for instance) and the environment. Wood can only be classifi ed as d...

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    21 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use 5.7 output in practice, combustion is all about loss. This entails: • loss through excess heat leaving the chimney, rather than going into the room. • loss through insuffi cient combustion, such as co (carbon monoxide) and soot particles. • loss through excessive ...

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    22 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use 6 fuel the appliance has been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning clean wood logs hereunder. All suitable fuels listed in section 6.1 can be used outside smoke control areas. 6.1 wood suitable fuels are: • all sorts of clean wood (f...

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    23 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use cuatro-3 90: ê per fi lling: (= for 45 minutes) wood: 3 blocks each around 1.10 kg briquettes: 5 blocks each around 0.55 kg dimensions wood block: c. 28 cm long and 30 cm perimeter (≈ 1.1 kg). The maximum burning load is based on a nominal capacity of 16 kw and a ...

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    24 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use 7 maintenance • emptying the ashtray : • regularly check how much ash is in the ashtray. • make sure the ashtray is never more than ¾ full. If the ashtray is more than ¾ full, it can obstruct the fl ow of air to the appliance. • wait 24 hours after stoking before ...

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    25 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use • paint : check annually, if necessary touch up with barbas heat-resistant paint (do not paint when the appliance is in use!) • parts : individual parts for replacement/accessories are available from your barbas dealer use only original parts • modifi cations : in...

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    26 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use 8 frequently asked questions how often should i have my chimney swept? At least once a year. If you use your appliance more than three times a week on average, have your chimney swept more often. Have the chimney swept by a recognised company. Your fi re insurance ...

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    27 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use how do i know if i’m heating correctly? Follow the instructions in this manual. The fl ames should play softly across the wood and the wood should burn evenly. Once the fuel has been burning for a short time, the smoke from the chimney should be almost translucent...

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    28 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use do i have to take any extra measures if the room i am heating has an extractor fan (mechanical ventilation)? If the combustion air comes from the living-room: a fl ue gas fan is required for permanent extraction of the area in which the appliance is placed. The ty...

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    29 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use 9 warranty terms interfocos warranty terms interfocos b.V. Guarantees the quality of the supplied barbas appliance and the quality of the materials used. All barbas appliances are developed and manufactured according to the highest possible quality standards. If, ...

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    30 cuatro-3 90 instructions for use c. It has not be used or maintained according to the instructions for use; d. It has been changed, neglected or roughly treated; e. It has been damaged as a result of external causes (outside the appliance itself), for example, lightning strike, water damage or fi ...

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