Chimney stove FIAMMETTA-GIORGIA-ASIA-FIORELLA20 Instructions for installation and use – EN – Rev.05THE HEARTHS MUST NOT BE MODIFIED.4. FIRE SAFETYIn the installation of the stove the following safety measures are to be followed:a) the minimum distance from objects or furnishing components flammable and sensitive to heat(furniture, wood sheathings, fabrics. etc.) and from materials with flammable structure must be 20 cm’son the back and on both sides; in order to assure a sufficient thermal insulation (Picture 2 A).b) in front of the chimney stove there must not be any flammable object or building material, sensitive toheat, at less 100 cm’s. of distance. This distance can be reduced to 40 cm’s if you will install in front ofthe element to protect a retro ventilated and heat resistant protection. All minimum safety measuresare indicated in the plate of the products and they must be absolutely respected.c) if the chimney stove must be installed on a non totally refractory floor, one must foresee a fireproofbackground, for example a steel platform dimensions according to the local regulations. The platformmust stick out 30 cm’s sideways and 50 cm’s on the front side over the loading door (Picture 2 B)The chimney stove must operate exclusively with the ash drawer inserted. The solid residue of thecombustion (ashes) must be collected in a hermetic container, resistant to fire. The stove must never beignited when there are gas or steam emissions (e.g. glue for linoleum, gasoline, etc.). Never depositflammable materials near the stove.During the combustion will be spread thermal energy which warms up the surfaces, the door, the fireplaceglass, the handles and knobs, the smoke pipe and the front side of the stove. Please avoid the contact ofthese parts without gloves or the relevant tools.Warn children of the danger and keep them away during the operation of the stove.The use of a wrong or wet fuel causes the formation of creosote deposits in the flue and will fuel a chimneyfire.4.1. FIRST-AID MEASURESShould any fire arise in the stack or in the flue:a) Close the feeding door and the ash drawer door;b) Close the controls of combustion air;Picture 2