31DEMETRAENWhen using the range, always mind the hot plate as it becomes very hot as well as the ovenglass, all the handles, wood filling door and smoke pipe.IMPORTANT: use small-sized dry firewood and keep the hearth fed in order to get a good fire.Never use solvents to start or feed combustion as they might lead to boiler explosion.The thermostove is not a waste burner, don’t use it to burn anything else than wood! Don’tuse wood treated with paint or plastic materials. There is high danger of bad working andpollution!Fig. 33 - Thermostove Demetra11.11 ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONSWhen the external temperatures are severe and/or there are adverse weather conditions (strong wind), thechimney is subjected to a lack in draught thus impeding a correct fume expulsion.• Fill the heart with few wood logs and keep air register valves opened completely.11.12 CREOSOTE DANGERThe use of humid and/or bad quality wood (for example resinous wood) cause creation of creosote along thechimney flue obstructing fume passages. The creosote is flammable and if amassed over the time it must beremoved in order to prevent the risk of fire of the chimney flue.• In case of fire close air register valves and contact immediately the firemen.• When the chimney has stopped burning, have the chimney flue checked by an expert stove-repairer.11.13 FIRE EXTINGUISHING IN CASE OF FIREIn case it would be necessary to extinguish the fire emitted by the stove or by the chimney flue, use a fire-extinguisher or contact the firemen. DO NOT use water to extinguish the fire inside the burning pot.