User manual HASE MERIDA

[. . . ] Merida Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d´emploi Istruzioni operative / Instructions for use / Bedieningshandleiding Dear Hase customer, In deciding on a Hase stove, you have purchased a top quality product. It goes without saying that we only use first-rate materials and process them with superior craftsmanship and the greatest care and precision. At our headquarters in Trier, Germany, we put our love of detail into every stove we develop and manufacture, thus ensuring that they meet the highest standards in design, functionality, and eco-friendliness. The well-balanced design, state-of-the-art production processes, as well as our efficient and environmentally-friendly combustion technology will let you keep enjoying your Hase stove for years to come. [. . . ] Depending on the weather conditions and the draught capability of your chimney, accordingly adjust the slider positions for your Merida to the local conditions. The Merida may only be operated when the fire box door is closed; the fire box door may only be opened to add fuel. Never use spirits, petrol, or other flammable fluids to light the stove. Lighting the Fire Procedure Completely open primary and secondary air. Pile up any remaining ash and unburned Charcoal into the centre of the combustion chamber. Open fire box door. Position of Control Elements Pull primary and secondary air slider all the way out. Adding Fuel / Heating at Nominal Thermal Output More fuel should be added to the fire when the flames from the previous burning off phase have just gone out. Adding Fuel / Heating at Nominal Output Procedure Adjust primary and secondary air. Heating with Brown Coal Briquettes Wood should be used for the warming-up phase and when adding fuel for the first time, see "Warming-up Phase". As soon as a basic glowing firebed is reached, place 2-3 brown coal briquettes on the grate in the middle of the firebox, keeping a finger's width between the briquettes, and use the following procedure and settings: Heating with Brown Coal Briquettes Procedure Open primary air completely. Banking the Fire and Raising the Temperature Keep the stove set as described above until the brown coal briquettes are thoroughly burnt. While the stove is in operation, the secondary air slider should never be completely closed. To raise the temperature of the fire, stir up the rest of the glowing embers with the fire grate slider. Heating at Low Thermal Output (during Transitional Seasons) You can vary the thermal output of your Merida by adjusting the quantity of fuel used. 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 an explosive-like combustion of the accumulated wood gases (deflagration) Position of Control Elements Close primary air slider (I), set secondary air slider (II) to position 3. Open fire box door. Position of Control Elements Pull primary air slider (I) all the way out (fig. 8 59 Heating with Wood at Low Thermal Output Procedure Close primary air Adjust secondary air. Emptying the Ash Drawer Position of Control Elements Push in primary air slider (I) as far as it will go. 9) Push in fire grate slider. (I) (II) As a safety precaution, please make sure to wait until the ashes are cold before you dispose of them. While the ash collects during the fire, the lid is located under the ash drawer. Slide the lid onto the ash drawer so that it is closed; this prevents ashes from flying around, which in turn means your home stays clean. [. . . ] If ash particles get on the ceramic glass panels, we recommend a tried and true environmentally-friendly cleaning method as an alternative to conventional glass cleaners: Ball some up paper towels or newspaper, moisten the ball, dip it into the cold wood ash, rub the panel with it and then wipe the glass with a clean, dry ball of paper. 25. 4 Fire Box Lining The heat-resisting slabs in the fire box of your Merida stove are made of Vermiculite. Vermiculite is a fire-resistant mineralogical granulate material with excellent insulating properties. The density of the slabs arises from the optimal balance between mechanical stability and insulation properties. [. . . ]