The instructions for Cottage ver. 1.1.2023
Kelocottage Rukan Kelosoukkelo, www.rukankelosoukkelo.fi
Kärppätie 6, Rukajärvi
READ THE HOUSE MANUAL
There are a wireless WiFi (DNA), TV, blootooth and three radios in the house.
INSTRUCTIONS There are two separete units (unit 1 and unit 2)
Please read the intructions inside the unit boxes (situated in both entry halls) when needed more careful instructions.
”Kotona poissa” -switch in unit 1: All lights and electricity will be off except for entry and vestibule
”Kotona poissa” -switch in unit 2: Not in use at the moment.
HEATING SYSTEM
Floor heating is set by the janitor. There is no need to adjust them. It takes a long time (12-24 hours) for the floor heating to react to a desired temperature.
Wall heaters are set to 15 degrees in vestibules, to 21 degrees in the living room, and to 20 degrees in the bedrooms upstairs. If there are several wall heaters in a room, only one of those have a thermostat.
HOT WATER
In both units have its own water heating system which is in use during nighttime (from 10 pm to 7 am). If hot water is running out, set the switch for hot water to I in the electricity box in the entry. It will automatically change back to the original setting (auto).
VENTILATION
There are two separate ventilation systems in the house (in unit 1 and in unit 2).
Ventilation system in unit 1 is situated on the wall outside the sauna area. The instructions are written on the box, too. During your stay use number 1 and after sauna and shower use number 4 for 2 hours to optimize the ventilation.
Ventilation system in unit 2 is situated in the kitchen in the extractor hood. During your stay use number 1 and during cooking use number 4 and open the ventilation by turning the switch to left. Close the ventilation after cooking so that ventilation in the other parts of the house will be on.
Turn on both if the ventilation system when you arrive to the house and close them when leaving. (If it´s over -20 degrees outside, there is no need to keep them on all the time. Only during cooking or after sauna.)
SAUNA AND SAUNA STOVE
The monitor center for sauna is situated on the wall in the living room (same as ventilation system). The instructions for heating up the sauna are on the House Manual. Recommended temperature is 90 degrees.
LIGHTNING AND ELECTRICITY
Indoor lightnings are marked on the switches. In the kitchen there are two extra lightning under the cupboard where the switches are also situated.
Outdoor lightning will be automatically turned on. Outdoor lightning in the terrace in the back of the house can be turned on from inside (switch is in the living room). There is also landscape lightning in the back yard, and it can be turned on from a switch on the terrace. Turn right the switch to a desired time e.g. 5 hours and let the time run out. (Don´t turn the switch back to zero.) Lights on the tree is in use during winter season.
Car heating blugs (16A, 220V) in the car ports can be turned on from a switch inside.
FIREPLACE
Ensure that that ventilation port in the fireplace is open. Close the ventilation system in the unit 1 when you light the fire. Start the fire with smaller firewood and add bigger firewood when there is a proper fire. Compensation air can be adjusted with the ash door in the lower part of the fireplace. Keep the doors in the fireplace closed when using it. When the fire is died down to coal, you can use it for grilling. Close the ventilation port after the fire has died completely. Bring more firewood inside for the next visitors. Firewood is situated outside next to the other car port.
OUTDOOR GRILL PLACES (2)
Also coal can be used in the grill (visitors bring their own coal).
There is a gas grill in the outdoor storage which can be used. Follow the instructions.
FIREPLACE IN THE BACK YARD
There is a open fireplace in the back yard. Follow the common fire varnings. Don´t leave the fire alone and ensure that is has died completely.
CHARGING ELCTRIC CARS, LIMITED
In both car ports there are bluffs for car´s engine heating, max, 16 A, 230 V, 3,5 Kw. It can be used for hybrid cars as long as used max. 8 A current , use cabel (type 2) . Other charging and heating systems are not allowed and the user is responsible for using charging/heating system.
KITCHEN´S APPLIANCES
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Dishwasher: instruction on the machine. Programs are long. Open the tap for dishwasher when using (turn left to open and close to stop sign).
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Stove and oven
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Refrigerator and freezer (always on, both have their own thermostat)
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Refrigerator in the dressing room (not on, use when needed)
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Washing machine (manual on the wall)
EQUIPMENT
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Electric iron (in the closet in the entry)
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Hair dryer (2)
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Coffee maker (2)
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Water boiler
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Toaster
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Blender
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Electric mixer
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Vacuum cleaner
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Shoe dryer
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baby/child bed
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baby chair for eating
LINEN AND TOWELS
Bed linen and towels are not included. Bring your own or book them in advance. Bed linen are compulsory. It’s recommended to bring a rope and slippers, too.
UTILITIES
Not included. Included according to rent agreement (toilet papers, hand towels, detergents, coal etc).
FOODSTUFF
Not included. Please, don´t leave any foodstuff behind you (empty closets, refrigerator and freezer). A small about of spices, coffee and tee can be left for the next visitors.
OTHER INFORMATION
Hot tubs etc. are not allowed in the estate.
Heating motor home etc. and its costs must be agreed beforehand with janitor.
BEFORE LEAVING THE HOUSE
Leave the house as it was when you arrived. Use the dishwasher and put dishware where they belong. Take the bin outside. Glass and metal bin can be left for recycle in separate bags next to the bin outside.
Check other information:
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” General information for visitors” in the House Manual.
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Booking agreement of Lomarengas.
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“How to spend a successful holiday” from booking terms.
PAVILION IN THE BACK YARD
A new pavilion in the back yard is taking in use in summer 2022. The space is semi-heated and are being heated only during reservations. It´s 20 square meters and equipped for 14 people. During minus degrees heating is challenging. It is suitable for extra space for dining and grilling as well for spending time.
More information (instructions, pricing etc.) is coming soon to the website and Lomarengas booking system. Booking the pavilion can be made at the same time as the house or 1-2 days before desited use from the janitor.
Foreknowledge for pricing from 1st of July on:
Weeks 19-42 150 €/booking
Weeks 43-18 250 €/booking
Electricity, firewood, space and equipment (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth speaker) are included.
Users will take care of the heating the space and fireplace and also the cleaning.
MORE INFORMATION www.rukankelosoukkelo.fi
Additional info:
In the winter the electricity load are big. Sauna stove has a large electricity load and requires lots of power.
If there will be a distraction in the electricity in the unit 1, one of the circuit breakers is off (3 x 25) in the main electricity center.
It can be fixed by returning the switch of the circuit breaker back on. Take a triangle key from the electricity center in unit 1 (in the entry).
The main electricity center is located in the back of the car port outside.