User manual HASE AKABA

[. . . ] Dear Hase Customer, In deciding on a Hase stove, you have purchased a top quality product. In our stove factory in Trier, Germany, we develop and manufacture our stoves with the utmost care and precision, using only premium-quality materials. Harmonious design, state-of-the-art production methods as well as efficient and environmentally friendly combustion technology guarantee that you can enjoy your Hase stove for many years to come. We hope you will enjoy your new Hase stove. [. . . ] If the maximum temperature isn't reached during the first heating operation, you may notice an odour for a short period of time during subsequent operations as well. During shipment to you, condensation moisture can accumulate in the stove`s interior, which may possibly lead to the appearance of condensation or water on the stove or flue pipes. please dry off these damp areas immediately. The surface of your stove was degreased in a sandblasting machine before being lacquered. Despite careful and thorough inspection, there may still be some blasting material (small steel pellets) in the stove body, which can fall out when your stove is being installed. To prevent any damage, please immediately vacuum up these little steel pellets with a vacuum cleaner. The Akaba may only be operated when the fire box door is closed; the fire box door may only be opened to add fuel. Lighting the Fire The firing up phase should be as short as possible, since higher emission value rates can occur during this phase. The slider settings described in Table 1 are recommendations that were determined under testing conditions, in compliance with the relevant standard. Depending on the weather conditions and the draught capability of your chimney, accordingly adjust the slider positions for your Akaba to the local conditions. Pile up any remaining ash and unburned Charcoal into the centre of the combustion chamber. Place ignition material into the middle of the fire box; stack approx. Light the ignition material at several places. As soon as the wood chips begin to completely burn, place two wood logs (approx. 5 kg total weight) with the small side facing forward. Adding Fuel (Wood) More fuel (wood) should be added to the fire during the burning off phase, when the flames from the previous burning off phase have just gone out. When stoking the fire, open the fire box door very slowly to minimise the emergence of flue gases and prevent ashes from swirling up in the fire box. Do not attempt to slow down the combustion by reducing the air supply. When heating with wood, this can result in an incomplete burning process and pose the risk of explosive-like combustion of the accumulated wood gases (deflagration). 8 kg with the small side facing forward. place logs with the bark facing upwards or outwards. After igniting the log, close the primary air and completely open the secondary air. [. . . ] To reduce the damage to the heat-resisting stones, place logs carefully in the fire box and do not let them fall against the walls of the fire box. 5 Sealing Strips The sealing strips for the fire box door and ash box are made of highly heat-resistant, asbestos-free fibreglass. The sealing strips are wearing parts and thus have to be replaced in line with the frequency of use. Possible Problem The wood does not light or lights only slowly. [. . . ]