If you consider purchasing and installing a fireplace insert, then this article is written just for you. With this contribution we want to provide practical tips for installation and operation of afireplace insert. The correct installation and correct operation of the fireplace are the basic requirements for your continued enjoyment of this investment.
Tip No. 1: Select the correct fireplace insert
When choosing a fireplace insert is not limited to design. Of course, you should make themselves aware, to look like the fireplace, if you prefer plain front glazing, sheet glass, two-sided glass fireplace or a review as a room divider. Consult in advance with your chimney sweep the condition of your chimney, the optimal nominal heat output and the fireplace flue pipe diameter and whether an external air supply is required. Only after you choose the fireplace insert.
Tip # 2: Select the right materials for the Mantel
Chimneys are suitable for various materials, which must always include the fire protection class A1 (non-combustible). If you want a fireplace cover, retains heat and radiates continuously, then choose the best materials such as fireclay, bricks, lava rock, marble, etc. For the construction of fireplaces can also heat insulation slabs made of calcium silicate (Silca, Promasil, …) use, they allow easy set up, but do not store heat. You can also combine these materials. Make use of special cements and mortars, which are intended for the construction of fireplaces.
Tip No. 3: fireplace insert installed properly
In the construction of the fireplace, you have to respect the manufacturer’s instructions and fire regulations. You can hang up your chimney, additional measures, please consult with him your plans in advance to avoid subsequent problems in the acceptance of the furnace.In our series of articles on the chimneys you will find helpful advice.
Note that when installing the fireplace insert minimum distances must be adhered to the cladding material in order to avoid overheating and damage of the fireplace insert and the chimney lining. The entire fireplace facade, adjoining the walls, ceilings, and are insulated from the ground. In addition to thermal insulation is combustible walls one brick lining made of aerated concrete is necessary. Combustible floors shall be recessed in the fireplace area. You can also weigh on the eighth floor load, because the fireplace with fireplace insert trim a few hundred pounds depending on model. For the weight distribution of a concrete slab is created on the mantelpiece is built.
Tip No. 4: Make a Probefeuerung before completion of the chimney lining
Go to the fireplace installation as follows: after creating the foundation element proceed with the installation and connection of the insert to the chimney. Then do one of the connected Probefeuerung fireplace insert. You check to see if the fireplace is working properly. Even at this moment the visit is advisable from your chimney, then he can check the correct connection of the insert easily and any changes are still easy to perform. After the completion of the chimney lining these changes only with great labor and expense are possible.
During this Probefeuerung also paint the chimney of the fireplace insert is completely burned out and cured, you should perform the Probefeuerung So a few hours with the manufacturer’s prescribed amount of fuel.
Tip No. 5: Preheat your fireplace insert correctly
For heating up, use thin wood shavings and thin pieces of wood. Do not use newspaper because it releases many harmful substances into the air. Alternatively, you can create a small stack of thin wood logs and put out a fire starter wood wool. The fire starter ignites then the underlying wood.
Make sure that during the heating phase günug fresh air is supplied into the combustion chamber. When heating the primary air should be completely opened, because an excess of oxygen is required. Once the wood is burning properly and created the first heat, you can reduce the primary air in order to regulate the burn. The Sekundärluftuzufuhr (airwash) should always be open to protect the glass from sooting.
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