Nordica natural warmth Evolution Manual

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8DOOR MAINTENANCEBefore heating the stove for the first time it is necessary to remove all the labels and wash the door with soapy water (softsoap). Because, the slightest mark on the door will remain forever when heating your stove.Clean your stove regularly by removing the ashes. Then, deposit the ashes in a steel container with a tight lid. Thiscontainer should not have any other type of waste in it.The door and gasket must always be clean and in good condition. Perhaps for an intensive use, it will be necessary toreplace the door’s joint if it loses its elasticity. Check the door’s sealing periodically; a damaged or used joint must bereplaced immediately. Contact the nearest store for spare parts.Note that solid fuel stoves must be cleaned frequently because an accumulation of soot, creosote and ashes can be form.Directions must be given concerning the measures to be taken if there is chimney fire due to an accumulation of soot orcreosote.MAINTENANCE OF PLATED SURFACESNever clean plated surfaces with abrasive cleanser. Plated surfaces of your stove can easily be scratched. To retain theiroriginal finish only use a soft damp during maintenance.CHIMNEY MAINTENANCEIt is important to inspect the chimney or clean it periodically.It is necessary to have the chimney cleaned after an accumulation of 3 mm of creosote.After two months of usage, it would be preferable to have the chimney cleaned as well as to dismantle the pipe of thestove and remove the soot and creosote.Before beginning each heating season, check the interior and exterior of the stove and the chimney in order to detect anydefect or deterioration.To reduce the risks of chimney fires, check your chimney by regularly inspecting it in order to check the accumulation ofcreosote. To reach it, unscrew the hat. A wood or plastic brush is recommended to avoid scratches on the internal wall.ASHES Remove ashes only when the stove and ashes are cold. Deposit ashes in a metal container with a tightly fitting lid. Do not keep ashes in the house because they release carbon monoxide and other harmful products. Do not placeother waste materials in the metal ash container. Place the ashes well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. Ashes remain hot during daysand could cause a fire, they should be retained in the container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Do not deposit ashes in cardboard box. Ne déposez pas la cendre dans une boîte de carton.