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USER MANUAL FOR STOVES WITHOUT BOILERS
SUPPLEMENTARY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE UK MARKET
TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THOSE IN THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET AND THESE SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUC-
TIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION
These instructions together with those in the instruction booklet cover the basic principles to ensure the
satisfactory installation of the stove, although detail may need slight modification to suit particular local site
conditions.
In all cases the installation must comply with current Building Regulations, Local Authority Byelaws and other
specifications or regulations as they affect the installation of the stove.
It should be noted that the Building Regulations requirements may be met by adopting the relevant recommendations given in British Standards BS 8303, BS EN 15287-1:2007 as an alternative means to achieve an
equivalent level of performance to that obtained following the guidance given in Approved Document J.
Should any conflict apply between these instructions and the original manufacturers instructions then the
most stringent advice must apply.
Please note that it is a legal requirement under England and Wales Building Regulations that the installation
of the stove is either carried out under Local Authority Building Control approval or is installed by a Competent
Person registered with a Government approved Competent Persons Scheme. HETAS Ltd operate such a Scheme
and a listing of their Registered Competent Persons can be found on their website at www.hetas.co.uk.
CO Alarms:-
Building regulations require that when ever a new or replacement fixed solid fuel or wood/biomass appliance is
installed in a dwelling a carbon monoxide alarm must be fitted in the same room as the appliance. Further guidance on the installation of the carbon monoxide alarm is available in BS EN 50292:2002 and from the alarm
manufacturer’s instructions. Provision of an alarm must not be considered a substitute for either installing
the appliance correctly or ensuring regular servicing and maintenance of the appliance and chimney system.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Special care must be taken when installing the stove such that the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work
Act are met.
Handling
Adequate facilities must be available for loading, unloading and site handling.
Fire Cement
Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with the skin. In case of
contact wash immediately with plenty of water.
Asbestos
This stove contains no asbestos. If there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the course of installation then
please seek specialist guidance and use appropriate protective equipment.
Metal Parts
When installing or servicing this stove care should be taken to avoid the possibility of personal injury.
STOVE PERFORMANCE
Refer to the manufacturer’s main instruction manual for details of the stove’s performance.
PREPARATORY WORK AND SAFETY CHECKS
IMPORTANT WARNING
This stove must not be installed into a chimney that serves any other heating appliance.
There must not be an extractor fan fitted in the same room as the stove as this can cause the stove to emit fumes
into the room.
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Chimney
In order for the stove to perform satisfactorily the chimney height must be sufficient to ensure an adequate
draught of approximately 15 Pa so as to clear the products of combustion and prevent smoke problems into the
room.
NOTE: A chimney height of not less than 4.5 metres measured vertically from the outlet of the stove to the top of
the chimney should be satisfactory. Alternatively the calculation procedure given in EN 13384-1 may be used as the
basis for deciding whether a particular chimney design will provide sufficient draught. BS EN 15287-1:2007 gives
additional details.
The outlet from the chimney should be above the roof of the building in accordance with the provisions of Building
Regulations Approved Document J.
If installation is into an existing chimney then it must be sound and have no cracks or other faults which might allow
fumes into the house. Older properties, especially, may have chimney faults or the cross section may be too large
i.e. more than 230 mm x 230 mm. Remedial action should be taken, if required, seeking expert advice, if necessary.
If it is found necessary to line the chimney then a flue liner suitable for solid fuel must be used in accordance with
Building Regulations Approved Document J.
Any existing chimney must be clear of obstruction and have been swept clean immediately before installation of the
stove. If the stove is fitted in place of an open fire then the chimney should be swept one month after installation to
clear any soot falls which may have occurred due to the difference in combustion between the stove and the open
fire.
If there is no existing chimney then any new system must be to the designation described above and in accordance
with Building Regulations Approved Document J.
A single wall metal fluepipe is suitable for connecting the stove to the chimney but is not suitable for use as the complete chimney. The chimney and connecting fluepipe must have a minimum diameter of 150 mm and its dimension
should be not less than the size of the outlet socket of the stove.
Any bend in the chimney or connecting fluepipe should not exceed 45°. 90° bends should not be used.
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Combustible material should not be located where the heat dissipating through the walls of fireplaces or flues could
ignite it. Therefore when installing the stove in the presence of combustible materials due account must be taken of
the guidance on the separation of combustible material given in Building Regulations Approved Document J and also
in these stove instructions.
If it is found that there is excessive draught in the chimney then a draught stabiliser should be fitted. Fitting of a
draught stabiliser will affect the requirement for the permanent air supply into the room in which the stove is fitted
in accordance with Approved Document J (see also combustion air supply).
Adequate provision e.g. easily accessible soot door or doors must be provided for sweeping the chimney and connecting fluepipe where it is not intended for the chimney to be swept through the appliance.
Hearth
The hearth should be level and able to accommodate the weight of the stove and its chimney if the chimney is not
independently supported. The weight of the stove is indicated in the brochure.
The stove should preferably be installed on a non-combustible hearth of a size and construction that is in accordance with the provisions of the current Building Regulations Approved Document J.
The clearance distances to combustible material beneath, surrounding or upon the hearth and walls adjacent to the
hearth should comply with the guidance on the separation of combustible material given in Building Regulations
Approved Document J and also in these stove instructions.
If the stove is to be installed on a combustible floor surface, it must be covered with a non-combustible material at
least 12mm thick, in accordance with Building Regulations Approved Document J, to a distance of 30 cm in front of
the stove and 15 cm to each side measuring from the door of the combustion chamber.
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Combustion air supply
In order for the stove to perform efficiently and safely there must be an adequate air supply into the room in which
the stove is installed to provide combustion air. The provision of air supply to the stove must be in accordance with
current Building Regulations Approved Document J. Special attention should be taken in newer build properties
where the design air permeability is less than 5m3/h.m2. Approved Document J gives more information on this. An
opening window is not appropriate for this purpose.
The fitting of an external air kit direct to outside air must not be considered substitute for installing the appli-
ance with a permanently open air vent in compliance with ventilation requirements stated in Approved Document
J. Please reference ADJ for further guidance.
Connection to chimney
Stoves may have a choice of either a rear or top flue gas connector that allows connection to either a masonry chimney or a prefabricated factory made insulated metal chimney in accordance with their instructions. In some cases
it may be necessary to fit an adaptor to increase the diameter of the flue to the minimum required 150 mm section
of the chimney or liner. All joints in the connection between the stove and the chimney must be made gastight using
fire cement and where necessary fire-proof rope infill. Means should be made for sweeping the entire length of the
flue, be that through the appliance or by suitable sweeping hatch in the flue.
Commissioning and handover
Ensure all parts are fitted in accordance with the instructions.
On completion of the installation allow a suitable period of time for any fire cement and mortar to dry out, before
lighting the stove. Once the stove is under fire check all seals for soundness and check that the flue is functioning
correctly and that all products of combustion are vented safely to atmosphere via the chimney terminal.
On completion of the installation and commissioning ensure that the operating instructions for the stove are left
with the customer. Ensure to advise the customer on the correct use of the appliance and warn them to use only the
recommended fuel for the stove.
Advise the user what to do should smoke or fumes be emitted from the stove. The customer should be warned to use
a fireguard to BS 8423:2002 (Replaces BS 6539) in the presence of children, aged and/or infirm persons.
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HETAS Ltd Approval;
These appliances have been approved by HETAS Ltd as an intermittent operating appliance for burning wood logs
only.
WARNING NOTE
Properly installed, operated and maintained this stove will not emit fumes into the dwelling. Occasional fumes from
de ashing and re fuelling may occur. However, persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and must not be
tolerated. If fume emission does persist, then the following immediate action should be taken:
(a) Open doors and windows to ventilate the room and then leave the premises.
(b) Let the fire go out.
(c) Check for flue or chimney blockage and clean if required
(d) Do not attempt to relight the fire until the cause of the fume emission has been identified and corrected.
If necessary seek expert advice.
The most common cause of fume emission is flueway or chimney blockage. For your own safety these must be kept
clean at all times.
IMPORTANT NOTES
General
Before lighting the stove check with the installer that the installation work and commissioning checks described
above have been carried out correctly and that the chimney has been swept clean, is sound and free from any
obstructions. As part of the stoves’ commissioning and handover the installer should have shown you how to operate
the stove correctly.
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CO Alarm
Your installer should have fitted a CO alarm in the same room as the appliance. If the alarm sounds unexpectedly,
follow the instructions given under “Warning Note” above.
Air Controls
Manually operated air control can be managed by adjusting the air control valve to increase/decrease the air flow to
the stove.
Use of fireguard
When using the stove in situations where children, aged and/or infirm persons are present a fireguard must be
used to prevent accidental contact with the stove. The fireguard should be manufactured in accordance with BS
8423:2002.
Chimney cleaning
The chimney should be swept at least twice a year. It is important that the flue connection and chimney are swept
prior to lighting up after a prolonged shutdown period.
If the stove is fitted in place of an open fire then the chimney will require sweeping after a month of continuous
operation. This is a precaution to ensure that any “softer” deposits left from the open fire usage have not been
loosened by the higher flue temperatures generated by the closed stove.
In situations where it is not possible to sweep through the stove the installer will have provided alternative means,
such as a soot door. After sweeping the chimney the stove flue outlet and the flue pipe connecting the stove to the
chimney must be cleaned with a flue brush.
Periods of Prolonged Non-Use
If the stove is to be left unused for a prolonged period of time then it should be given a thorough clean to remove
ash and unburned fuel residues. To enable a good flow of air through the appliance to reduce condensation and
subsequent damage, leave the air controls fully open.
Extractor fan
There must not be an extractor fan fitted in the same room as the stove as this can cause the stove to emit smoke
and fumes into the room.
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Aerosol sprays
Do not use an aerosol spray on or near the stove when it is alight.
Use of operating tools
Always use the operating tools provided when handling parts likely to be hot when the stove is in use.
Chimney Fires
If the chimney is thoroughly and regularly swept, chimney fires should not occur. However, if a chimney fire does occur turn off the stove immediately and isolate the mains electricity supply (if applicable), and tightly close the doors
of the stove. This should cause the chimney fire to go out. If the chimney fire does not go out when the above action
is taken then the fire brigade should be called immediately. Do not relight the stove until the chimney and flueway
have been cleaned and examined by a professional.
Permanent air vent
The stove requires a permanent and adequate air supply in order for it to operate safely and efficiently.
In accordance with current Building Regulations the installer may have fitted a permanent air supply vent into the
room in which the stove is installed to provide combustion air. This air vent should not under any circumstances be
shut off or sealed.
USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the important notices given above before referring to the main instruction book for detailed operating
instructions.
Recommended fuels:
Please note that HETAS Ltd Appliance Approval only covers the use of wood logs on this appliance. HETAS Ltd Approval does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with the recommended fuels listed above, nor does it
cover instructions for the use of other fuels. The stoves have a refuelling interval of 0.75h to achieve the nominal
rated output. Wood logs should be seasoned with a moisture content of around 20%.
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Refuelling on to a low fire bed:
If there is insufficient burning material in the firebed to light a new fuel charge, excessive smoke emission can
occur. Refuelling must be carried out onto a sufficient quantity of glowing embers and ash that the new fuel charge
will ignite in a reasonable period. If there are too few embers in the fire bed, add suitable kindling to prevent excessive smoke.
Fuel overloading:
The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual should not be exceeded, overloading can cause excess smoke.
Operation with door left open:
Operation with the door open can cause excess smoke. The appliance must not be operated with the appliance door
left open except as directed in the instructions.
THE CLEAN AIR ACT 1993 AND SMOKE CONTROL AREAS
Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole or part of the district of the authority to be a smoke
control area. It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a building, from a furnace or from any fixed boiler if
located in a designated smoke control area. It is also an offence to acquire an ”unauthorised fuel” for use within a
smoke control area unless it is used in an ”exempt” appliance (”exempted” from the controls which generally apply in
the smoke control area).
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has powers under the Act to authorise smokeless
fuels or exempt appliances for use in smoke control areas in England. In Scotland and Wales this power rests with
Ministers in the devolved administrations for those countries. Separate legislation, the Clean Air (Northern Ireland)
Order 1981, applies in Northern Ireland. Therefore it is a requirement that fuels burnt or obtained for use in smoke
control areas have been ”authorised” in Regulations and that appliances used to burn solid fuel in those areas (other
than ”authorised” fuels) have been exempted by an Order made and signed by the Secretary of State or Minister in
the devolved administrations.
Further information on the requirements of the Clean Air Act can be found here : http://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/
Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean Air Act 1993 including designation and supervision of
smoke control areas and you can contact them for details of Clean Air Act requirements
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Appliance Exemption:
The Contura 500, 700, i4, i5, i30 and i40 series are recommended as exempt appliances under the Clean Air Act
1993 when burning dry seasoned wood logs in accordance with the instructions and when fitted with the permanent
stops detailed below:
The Contura 500 series must be fitted with a mechanical stop to prevent closure of the air control vent beyond the
20% open position when sold into smoke control areas.
The Contura 700 series must be fitted with a mechanical stop to prevent closure of the air control vent beyond the
28% open position when sold into smoke control areas.
The Contura i4 series must be fitted with a mechanical stop to prevent closure of the air control vent beyond the
30% open position when sold into smoke control areas.
The Contura i5 series must be fitted with a mechanical stop to prevent closure of the air control vent beyond the
30% open position when sold into smoke control areas.
The Contura i30 and i40 series must be fitted with a mechanical stop to prevent closure of the air control vent
beyond the 27% open position when sold into smoke control areas.
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Installation
Instructions
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Manufacturer’s assurance
The stove is approved by the Swedish National Testing and Research Institute, SP SITAC.
The stove fulfils the applicable rules for CE labelling. Manufacture of the product has taken place in
accordance with those documents that are the basis for the relevant type approval certification and
the required manufacturing checks.
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NIBE was the first stove manufacturer in Sweden to commit to Swan marking stoves. The Swan mark
is one aspect of our vision to be a company of the future, setting high quality standards regarding
the environment. Certification number 378-001.
www.contura.eu
EC Declaration of
conformity
MANUFACTURER
Name NIBE AB/NIBE STOVES
Address Box 134, Skulptörvägen 10, SE-285 23 Markaryd
Place of manufacture Markaryd, Sweden
PRODUCT
Product type Stove fired by solid fuel
Type designation Contura 780
Standard EN 13240 annex ZA
Intended for use Heating of living accommodation
Fuels Wood logs
Special conditions None
CE-MARKING
Issued 2012
Nominal output 5 kW
Fuel type Wood logs
Flue gas temperature 271° C
Energy efficiency 80%
Emission of CO 0,1%
Appendix
Lighting and installation instructions
Niklas Gunnarsson
Business area manager NIBE STOVES
CERTIFICATE
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Table of contents
Technical details 52
Prior to installation 52
Connection to chimney 53
Supply of combustion air/Option 54
Installation distance 780 55
Installing 780 56
Removing the loose parts 59
A warm welcome to Contura.
A warm welcome to the Contura family. We hope
you will get a great deal of pleasure from your new
stove. As a new owner of a Contura stove you have
secured a product with timeless design and long
service life. Contura also has combustion that is both
environmentally friendly and efficient for the best heat
production.
Read through these installation instructions carefully
before installation. Read how to best light your stove
in the lighting instructions.
The stove becomes very hot
During operation, certain surfaces of the stove become
very hot and can cause burn injury if touched. Be aware of
the strong heat radiated through the hatch glass. Placing
flammable material closer than the safe distance indicated
may cause a fire. Pyre lighting can cause quick gas ignition
with the risk of damage to property and personal injury.
NOTE!
WARNING!
Report the installation of a stove to your
local authority.
The building owner is personally responsible for ensuring
compliance with the mandatory safety requirements
and must have the installation approved by a qualified
inspector. Your local chimney sweep must also be
informed about the installation as this will affect the
routines for regular chimney-sweeping services.
CONTENTS
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FACT S
Output 3-7kW
Nominal output 5 kW
Efficiency up to 80%
Model 780
Height (mm) 1200
Width (mm) 459
Depth (mm) 372
Weight (kg) 103
Type approved in accordance with:
European standard EN-13240
Swedish type approval SITAC SC 0307-11
Norwegian standard NS 3059, SINTEF - 110-0354
German standard DIN Plus, RRF - 40112559
Contura 780
Prior to installation
If the insert needs to be put down
to be moved or if the pillar foot is
to be installed, remove any loose
components. This is described at the
end of these installation instructions.
1 Fire bars
2 Grate disc
3 Hearth cladding
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Installation by authorised
technician
This manual contains instructions about
how the stoves must be assembled and
installed. To ensure the function and safety
of the stove, we recommend that the
installation is carried out by an authorised
technician. Contact one of our dealers who
can recommend suitable technicians.
Building application
These main insructions may give guidance
which would contravene national building
regulations. Please refer to supplementary
instructions or ask your local authority for
advice regarding building regulations.
Before installing a stove or erecting a
chimney it is necessary for you to make
a building application permission to your
local authority.
Structural support
Check that the wood joists are strong
enough to bear the weight of the stove and
chimney. The stove and chimney can usually
be placed on a normal wooden joist in a
single occupancy house if the total weight
does not exceed 400 kg.
Hearth plate
Due to the risk of falling embers, a
flammable floor must be protected by a
hearth plate. It must extend 300 mm in
front of the stove and 100 mm on each side
of the stove, or have a 200 mm extension
on each side of the opening. The hearth
plate can consist of natural stone, concrete,
metal plate or glass. A painted metal
or glass hearth plate is available as an
accessory for these models.
Important to remember!
Technical details
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CHIMNEY
Connection to chimney
1
2
Ø
ca 180 mm
Rear connection to a masonry chimney
Top connection to the
chimney
Make sure that the connector
gasket does not work loose when
the connection pipe is placed
on the connector. If further
sealing material is required, heatresistant sealant may be used.
The back panel must be installed before the stove is rear connected.
The hot air grille must be installed before chimney top
connection.
• The stove meets the requirements for connecting to chimneys
dimensioned for 350°C flue gas temperature.
• The external diameter of the connection sleeve is 150 mm.
• The stove requires a draft in the chimney of at least –12 Pa. The
draft is affected both by the length and area of the chimney, and
by how well sealed it is. Minimum recommended chimney length is
3,5 m and a suitable cross section area is 150-200 cm² (140-160
mm in diameter).
• A flue with sharp bends and horizontal routing reduces the
draught in the chimney. Maximum horizontal flue is 1 m, on the
condition that the vertical flue length is at least 5 m.
• It must be possible to sweep the full length of the flue and the
soot hatches must be easily accessible.
• Carefully check that the chimney is sealed and that there is no
leakage around soot hatches and flue connections.
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5 64
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In the bag with these installation instructions
are two wing screws for the cover.
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SUPPLY AIR/ACCESSORY
Supply of combustion air
When a stove is installed in a room, the demand for air supply to
the room increases. Air can be provided indirectly via a vent in
the outer wall or via a duct from the outside that is connected to
the connector on the underneath of the stove. The amount of air
needed for combustion is approximately 25m3/h.
The connector has an external diameter of 67 mm. When duct
routing further than 1 m the pipe diameter must be increased to
100 mm and a correspondingly larger wall vent must be selected.
In hot areas the duct should be insulated with 30 mm mineral wool
covered with a moisture inhibitor (plastic). It is important that the
lead-in between the pipe and the wall (or floor) is sealed using
jointing compound.
A 1 m length of condensation insulated ducting for combustion air
is available as an accessory.
Through the external wall.
Indirect air supply through the external wall.
Through floor and foundation slab.
Through floor and wall-and-cavity foundation.
C 780
There is a detachable cover
on the reverse of the pillar
foot which is removed
when installing combustion
air connection.
Installation variants
Leave a 40 mm gap between
the condensation insulation
and the bottom of the stove.
!
HK
HK
40 mm
HK
40 mm
HK
40 mm
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D 482
459
Ø 490
1200
2100
Combustible roof
372
176
A 1166
173
B 1076
C 470
38
Air inlet Ø67
Ø150
250
445
706
250
826
Combustible wall
C 780
* We recommended the same side distance as to combustible walls to prevent discolouration of painted non-flammable walls.
900
900
295
556
613
100*
Fire-retardant wall of
brick or concrete
The minimum distance in front of
the stove opening to combustible
parts of the building or interior
decoration must be at least 1 m.
The dimension diagrams only
show the minimum permitted
installation distances for the
stove. When connecting to a steel
flue, also note the safety distance
requirements of the flue. The
safety distance between an uninsulated flue and a combustible
part of the building should be at
least 450 mm.
Installation distances
WHEN INSTALLING TURNTABLE (OPTION) the
following installation distances do not apply.
See the separate installation instructions for
turntable.
631
400
278
278
278
100
Combustible wall
A = height from floor to chimney
connection upwards
B = height from floor to c/c chimney
connection rear
C = height from floor to air inlet
D = height from floor to lower edge
of hatch
INSTALLATION DISTANCES
431
200**
700
1100
228
50**
Fire-retardant wall of
brick or concrete
Permitted area
for combustible
parts of the
building
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ASSEMBLY
Remove loose parts
before the insert is
placed on its back
3 4
Do not tighten the screws before
the sides and back are installed
Do not tighten the screws until the
stove has been raised again.
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ASSEMBLY
Clean the side glass
thoroughly before
installing the side panels.
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6
7
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ASSEMBLY
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Installing rating plate C 780
The following rating plates must be placed on the inside of the
cover on the pillar.
Final inspection of the installation
It is extremely important that the installation is inspected by an authorised chimney sweep before
the stove is used. Also read the ”Lighting instructions”, before lighting for the first time.
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REMOVAL
How to remove the hearth surround
Handle the vermiculite with care. Lift the smoke baffle with one hand whilst
removing the sides. The side posts need not be removed when sweeping. Reinstall
in reverse order
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www.contura.eu
Contura reserves the right to change colours, materials,
dimensions and models at any time without special notice.
Your dealer can give you the most up to date information.
Stoves shown in brochures may have extra equipment.
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Instructions
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Lighting Instructions
It is important that the correct amount of wood is used, especially when lighting. If you are lighting the fire for the first time
you should use a set of scales to see how much 2.0 kg kindling is.
Also check what the normal and maximum weights look like.
The stove may only be lit with the hatch closed.
Always open the hatch carefully and slowly to prevent blow back
because of the changing pressure in the stove.
The function of the stove differs depending on the draft conditions in the chimney. Achieving the correct setting for the
combustion air damper, suitable size and amount of wood usually
takes a few attempts.
Lighting in the
right way
Correctly sized wood
Lighting
Adding wood
Note that if too little kindling is used when lighting, or if the
wood is too thickly cut, the firebox will not reach the correct
operating temperature. Incorrect lighting can lead to poor combustion with heavy sooting and may result in the fire going out
when the hatch is shut.
If the house has mechanical ventilation, open a window near to
the fireplace prior to lighting. Leave the window open for a few
minutes until the fire has caught properly.
Kindling: Finely chopped wood
Length: 25-30 cm
Diameter: 2 - 5 cm
Amount per firing: 2.0 kg
(approx. 10-12 finely chopped pieces)
Feeding Wood: Chopped wood
Length: 25-30 cm
Diameter: 7 - 9 cm
Normal amount: 1.3 kg/hour (2 pieces)
Max amount: 2.4 kg/hour (max 3
pieces per insertion. Max 1.8 kg per insertion)
It is important that the wood catches fire
quickly. Quick lighting is achieved by opening the
combustion air damper fully or by leaving the
hatch ajar for a moment.
Pyre lighting produces a lot of smoke and can
cause quick gas ignition in the worst instance
resulting in hearth damage.
Important!
NOTE!
The left hand handle that controls the grate disc must be
closed during lighting.
1. Open the control for the combustion air fully.
2. Insert paper or firelighters and about 2.0 kg of thinly chopped
kindling into the firebox. Stack the wood crosswise.
3. Light the fire.
4. Set the hatch to the lighting position, that is with the lower
hook against the lock roller to create a sufficient gap (see
figure).
5. When the fire has caught fully after approx 5-10 minutes,
close the hatch completely.
6. A slight amount of soot may build up on side glass during the
start-up fire. This is normal and vanishes after a period.
7. A fresh load of logs should not be put on until the start-up fire
has become a glowing bed of embers.
1. Open the hatch a few centimetres and allow the vacuum in the
firebox to equalise for a few seconds before opening the hatch
fully.
2. Add 2-3 logs of a combined weight of approx 1.2–1.5 kg. Lay
the logs diagonally on each other so that the flame can take
easily. Then close the hatch.
3. The combustion damper must be completely open for 3-5
minutes or until the logs turn black and catch fire. If slower
combustion is then required, the supply of combustion air can
be reduced. The conditions for controlling combustion vary
depending on the temperature in the firebox and the draft in
the chimney.
4. An average energy output of 5 kW is achieved when the com-
bustion air damper is 40% open and 2 logs weighing about
1.3-1.5 kg are added once per hour.
5. The lowest output of 3-4 kW is obtained when the combus-
tion air damper is 30% open. In this operating position it is
important that the combustion air damper is fully open for the
first 3-5 minutes so that the wood has time to ignite properly
before the supply of combustion air is reduced. A condition
for regulating the output is a thick bed of embers and high
temperature in the firebox. When the fire has died down to
embers more wood should be added.
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All types of wood, such as birch,
beech, oak, elm, ash, conifers and
fruit trees can be used as fuel
in the stove. Different types of
trees have different densities, the
greater the density of the wood
the greater the energy value. Oak,
beech and birch have the highest
density.
The wood’s moisture content
When the stove is new
Maintaining the stove
Do NOT burn the following
Not too big fires
Fresh wood is about 50 per cent water. Some of the water circulates freely between the fibres and some of the water is bound
in the cells. The wood must always be dried so that the free
water evaporates. The timber is ready for use when the moisture
content has fallen below 20%. If wood with a higher moisture
content is lit, a large part of the energy content of the wood is
used boiling off the water. If the wood is damp, the combustion
is also poor, layers of soot and tar build up in the chimney and
could, at worst, lead to a chimney fire. In addition, it causes the
glass of the stove to soot and may cause discomfort to those
living nearby.
To ensure thoroughly dry wood, the wood should be cut in the
winter and stored, well aired, under a roof. Never cover the
woodpile with a tarpaulin to the ground. The tarpaulin will then
act as a sealed cover and the wood will be prevented from drying.
Always store a small amount of wood indoors for several days
before use, so that the surface moisture has time to evaporate.
When new, the stove may emit an odour due to excess paint and
oil coating that may remain on the panels. The odour will disappear completely after several fires.
The glass may become sooty with use, even if the stove is lit with
dry wood with a moisture content of 15 – 20%. Regular cleaning with dry paper is usually sufficient to keep it clean. If the
soot has been on the glass for a prolonged period use a cleaning
agent or a special soot removal agent to remove it. Such agents
can be purchased from regular hardware stores or from your
local stove dealer. Never use cleaning agents that contain any
abrasives, these can damage the glass.
• Whenemptyingtheash-pan,ensurethattherearenoglowing
embers. The ash must be stored in a fireproof container with a
lid for at least one week before being disposed of.
• Thegrateandothercastironcomponentsinthefireboxcanbe
cleaned using a wire brush.
• Itisimportantfromacombustionpointofviewtocheckgaskets, as worn gaskets hinder combustion when the stove draws
“extra air”.
• Paintedpartsonthestovecanbecleanedusingadampcloth,
with a small amount of detergent, if necessary. Damage to
painted parts, e.g. small scratches, can be rectified with Contura touch-up paint. Contact your dealer.
• Asthereisaconstantlargeflowofairthroughthestove,as
cold room air is drawn in and hot air released, dust can collect
behind and under the stove. Therefore, the areas under and
behind the stove should be regularly cleaned.
• Partslocatedneartheactualseatofthefiremayrequire
replacing. Examples of such parts are the hearth surround and
grate. The service life of these parts depends on how much and
how the stove is used.
Under no circumstances may pressure impregnated wood,
painted or glued wood, chipboard, plastic or colour brochures be
used as fuel in a hearth. All these materials can create hydrochloric acid and heavy metals that are damaging both to the environment and the hearth. Hydrochloric acid can also attack the steel
in the chimney or the mortar in a stone built chimney.
Also avoid using bark, woodchips or other extremely finely
chopped wood except for lighting. Fuel of this type causes
flashover resulting in too high output.
Fires should not be too big. Large fires are uneconomical and
they give off high flue gas temperatures that can damage the
stove and the environment. Recommended amount of wood for
normal use is 1.3 kg/hour, with the maximum permitted amount
of 2.4 kg/hour and covers lighting with chopped birch wood or
other broad leaf wood with a moisture content of about 18%.
When lighting with the same wood amounts as above but with,
for example, conifer wood, higher fireplace temperatures are
achieved. The service life of the stove can be cut short if the fire
is left at full combustion for long periods, and if the maximum
permitted amount of wood is exceeded, parts in the stove can
become damaged thus annulling the warranty.
Choosing fuel
Hearth plate glass must
be discarded as waste
material together with
pottery and porcelain
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Possible causes of malfunctions and how to rectify
them
Poor draft in the stove after new installation
It is difficult to light the fire and the fire dies
after a short time
Abnormal amounts of soot form on the glass
Smoke odour around the stove for periods
Painted parts have become discoloured
• Checkthedimensionsofthechimneysothattheycorrespond
to the ones stated in the installation instructions.
• Checkthatthereisnothinginthechimneytorestrictthe
smoke and that no nearby buildings or trees affect the winds
around the chimney.
This can occur when wind blows down the chimney and most often occurs when the wind is from a particular direction. Another
reason could be that the hatch was opened when there was a lot
of flame.
If painted parts have discoloured it is due to excessive temperature in the firebox. The reason for the excessive temperature
can be that the maximum amount of wood has been used or that
inappropriate fuel has been used (for example building waste,
large quantities of finely chopped off cuts). The warranty does
not cover damage of this type. If a problem occurs that you cannot rectify yourself, contact the dealer or a chimney sweep.
We hope that these lighting tips give you enjoyable, economical
and problem free use of your Contura stove.
• Checkthatthewoodissufficientlydry.
• Toogreatanegativepressureinthehouse,forexamplewhen
using a kitchen extractor fan or other mechanical ventilation.
Open a window near the hearth before lighting the fire. Also try
lighting some newspaper and holding it up inside the firebox to
get the draft going.
• Thesupplyairductfromoutdoorscanbepartiallyortotally
blocked. Remove the hose and try test lighting with combustion air from the room.
• Checkthatthecombustionairdamperisopen.
• Thesmokeoutletofthestovemaybeblockedwithsoot,which
can occur after sweeping.
Lift the smoke baffle out and check.
• Finally,gothroughthelightinginstructionsagain.
Perhaps the amount of kindling was too small and therefore
the base embers were too weak and cold to light the next load
of wood.
There is always a certain amount of soot on the glass and this is
added to with each lighting. Soot on the glass is caused by three
things:
• Thewoodisdamp,whichcausespoorcombustionandgenerates a lot of smoke as a result.
• Toolowtemperatureinthefirebox,whichcausesincomplete
combustion and poor draft in the chimney.
• Handlingisnotcorrect,forexamplethehatchwasnotinthe
lighting position for 5-10 min.
Check the moisture content of the wood, ensure that you have
good base embers and go through the lighting instructions one
more time.
Sweeping
Sweeping the chimney ducts and chimney connections should
be carried out by a chimney sweep. Sweep the stove by scraping and/or brushing. A soot vacuum cleaner is most appropriate
however. If a chimney fire occurs or is suspected, the combustion damper and the door must be closed. If necessary, contact
the fire brigade to extinguish it. The chimney must always be
inspected by a chimney sweep after a chimney fire.
Warning
• Duringoperation,thesurfacesofthestovebecomevery
hot and can cause burn injury if touched.
• Beawareofthestrongheatradiatedthroughthehatch
glass.
• Placingflammablematerialcloserthanthesafedistance
indicated may cause a fire.
• Pyrelightingcancausequickgasignitionwiththeriskof
damage to property and personal injury.
Contura reserves the right to change dimensions and procedures described in these instructions at any time without
special notice. The current edition can be downloaded from
www.contura.eu
NIBE AB· Box 134 · 285 23 Markar yd · Sweden
www.contura.eu
811064BAVSE-EXC750/780-3
2011-11-29
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