Xeoos Twinfire Basic Operating And Installation Instructions - page 14
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Shutdown and Restart
To shut down the stove, let the fire extinguish and leave the stove closed until it has cooled
down.
If the stove has not been in operation for an extended period, we recommend that you pre-heat
the stove and the chimney by burning a couple of sheets of newspaper first. This improves the
draft of the chimney during the heating up phase. Also insure that the chimney is free of dirt,
birds nest or anything else.
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal - When wood is burned slowly, it produces
tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form
creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue
of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue
lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. The chim-
ney and chimney connector should be inspected at least once every two
months during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has
occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the
risk of a chimney fire.
Appropriate Usage
- The surface is hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Con-
tact with the hot surfaces may cause skin burns.
- Do not store solid fuel within space heater installation clearances or within the area
for loading and ash removal.
- Never use gasoline, gasoline-type, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or
similar liquids to start or ´freshen up` a fire in this stove. Keep all such liquids well
way from the stove while it is in use.
- Do not place candles or other materials in or on the stove, which melt or burn at high
temperatures (e.g. paper, plastics). The melted material cannot be removed and can
cause permanent odors. Also, the burnt material could cause a house fire.
- DO NOT use a grate or andirons to elevate the fire – build it directly on the hearth.
- Burn a little at the time. Add fuel at regular intervals and run the stove over a period of
several hours if possible. The stove should be observed during operation.
- The Twinfire
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stove is not suitable for cooking food.
- During room-air operation, the opening under the stove has to be free at all times.
During operation with external air supply, insure that the air supply is always free and
has not been cut off.
- The stove may not be opened with any tools or pokers.
- The ash pan needs to be emptied when the ash reaches the upper limits of the pan.
- Make no adjustments to the stove; otherwise the license and warranty are void.
- To replace broken or damaged parts, purchase authentic items through your dealer.