Dimplex Westcott 5kW Stove, Westcott 8kW, Westcott 12kW User Manual

The product complies with the European Safety Standards EN13240 for Room heaters red by solid fuel.

08/51118/3 - Issue 3

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Westcott 5kW Stove

Westcott 8kW Stove

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Table 1 - Dimensions A B C D E F G H J K L

Westcott 5kW 580 540 416 208 434 105 55 336 120 425 128

Westcott 8kW 602 554 544 272 564 102 55 309 126 418 154

Note: All Dimensions in mm. Dimensions stated may be subject to a slight ± variation. ( 25.4mm = 1”)

Table 2. - Technical Specication Westcott 5kW Westcott 8kW

Nominal heat output

Wood kW 5.0 8.0

Solid Fuel (Ancit) kW 5.4 8.1

Efciency

Wood % 79.7 76.6

Solid Fuel (Ancit) % 75.0 70.1

CO Emission (@13% O

2)

Wood % 0.75 0.58

Solid Fuel (Ancit) % 0.46 0.09

Flue Gas Temp °C 257 399

Flue Gas Mass Flow

Wood g/s 3.6 4.7

Solid Fuel (Ancit) g/s 4.8 6.4

Refuel Period hr 1 1

Safe Distance to Combustibles

Sides mm 600 600

Rear mm 400 480

Flue Outlet Size mm 125 150

Product Weight kg 73 88

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CONSTRUCTIONAL HEARTH
NON COMBUSTIBLE
125mm THICK MINIMUM

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Table 3 Position of Hearth & Appliance In Relation to walls Wall Dimensions

Hearth distance from wall ‘X’ Appliance distance from wall Min Wall Thickness ‘T’ Min Wall height ‘H’

0mm 0 - 50mm 200mm Height of appliance +300mm

or 1200mm from hearth

(whichever is greater)

0mm 51 - 300mm 75mm

0 - 150mm +150mm 75mm

+150mm +300mm No Minimum Requirement

150 max

Seal gap with
fire-proof lagging

150 max

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150mm

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150mm

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125mm

See Table 3

Solid, non-combustible
material e.g. masonary
or concrete

45°
Max

150 Max

Seal with fire
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IMPORTANT: THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Important Safety Advice

Please read these instructions carefully before installing
or using this appliance. Failure to do so may result in
damage to persons and property.

Installation of this appliance must be carried out by a

suitably qualied competent person in accordance with

all Building Regulations, including those referring to Local
Authority Bye-Laws, National and European Standards
and Codes of Practice.

Do not install this appliance on a shared ue.

This appliance operates at very high temperatures and
retains its heat for a period after use. Do not touch any
surfaces while in use. All persons including children and

the inrm should be warned of this and not allowed to

touch any surfaces while in use. Please use a suitable

reguard to prevent contact when in use.

Do not place any photographs, paintings, TV’s or other
combustible items near the appliance as exposure to
hot surfaces will cause damage. Maintain safe distances
from combustibles in all cases in accordance with these
instructions – please refer to installation.

The operator must use the tools provided. The mitten
provided is a tool.

Do not t an extractor fan in the same room as this

appliance.

Ensure that there is adequate ventilation in the room in
accordance with building standards. Do not obstruct any
of the air inlets or outlets on the appliance.

A ue damper should not be tted when burning solid

fuels other than wood.

This appliance is for domestic heating use only in
accordance with these operating instructions. Do not
make any unauthorised changes to the appliance.

Only use recommended fuels. Do not burn petroleum coke
fuels, household waste or plastic in this appliance.

Burn only fuels with a low moisture content - burning soft
or wet fuels such as unseasoned timber or peat will only
result in a build up of tar in the stove and the chimney
and will cause staining of the glass.

Do not use ammable liquids to ignite the re.

Avoid the use of aerosols in the vicinity of the stove when
it is in operation.

Clean your chimney at least twice a year and clean the

ue way weekly to ensure there are no blockages. Do not

allow a build up of ash to occur in the ash pan as this will
cause the grate to burn out prematurely.

Re gu lar maintenance sho ul d be carried out by a
Competent Engineer.

Assembly of the stove

To make the product easier for handling on installation, remove

the bafe plate, side bricks, back brick and door. Place these in
a secure place to avoid damage. These must be retted after
installation.

The legs and other xings are packed in the ashpan for safe
keeping in transport. Fix the legs to the underside of the product
using the bolts provided (Fig 2).

The stove is supplied ready for top ue connection. For Rear ue
connection remove the collar and blanking plates and t in the
desired position. The collar can be tted on the top or the rear of
the product. Seal with re cement to ensure it is air tight (Fig 3).

The primary air sealing plate is located on the front of the grate.
To locate in position, slacken the screws beneath the grate and

pull forward, then close the door fully, open again and tighten the

screws (Fig 4).

Installation Instructions

General

These instructions give a guide for the installation of the stove but
in no way absolves the installer from responsibilities to conform

to all relevant standards relating to the installation of solid fuel

appliances.

We recommend that for UK installations a HETAS registered

installer should be used, who will be able to give a Certicate of
Compliance that installation complies with Building Regulations.

In Ireland a registered installer from the Irish National Fireplace

Organisation should be used.

Please note that to the best of our abilities these instructions are
correct at time of printing, however we cannot be held responsible
for any differences in legislation which may occur in the future.

Chimney

Before installing, check the chimney is in good condition; dry and

free from cracks and obstructions. The diameter of the chimney
ue should not be less than 150mm and not more than 230mm.
If any of these requirements are not met, the chimney should be
lined by a suitable method by a qualied person.

The chimney height and the position of the chimney terminal should

conform to Building Regulations. If you have any doubts about the
suitability if your chimney, consult your local dealer or stockist. The
chimney must be swept before connection to the stove and swept
every six months thereafter.

Flue Draught

The chimney should be checked before the stove is installed to
ensure that there is adequate ue pull. The draught can be checked
initially by using a smoke match close to the ue opening. If the

chimney doesn’t pull the smoke it may suggest that the chimney

needs further attention.

The ue draught should also be checked under re at high output
and if it exceeds the recommended maximum a draught stabiliser
must be tted so that the rate of burning can be controlled and to
prevent over ring.

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Any remedial work to the chimney ue should be carried out by a
suitably Qualied Engineer. A ue draught of minimum 12 Pascal
is required for satisfactory appliance performance.

An extractor fan must not be used in the same room as this
appliance.

Installation Clearances

The stove can be recessed in a suitable sized replace but a
permanent free air gap of at least 150mm must be left around the
sides and 300mm around the top to obtain maximum heat output

and for access to the rear of the stove (Fig 6).

Table 4 shows the minimum safe distances to combustable

materials that must be observed. Any surrounding combustible
material should not exceed 80°C.

Table 4 Sides Rear

Westcott 5kW 600mm 400mm

Westcott 8kW 600mm 480mm

Floor Protection

In all instances the stove should be positioned on a non­combustible hearth. The construction of the hearth must conform
to Building Regulations, must be rm, non-combustible and capable
of supporting the stove.

Care should be taken to ensure the stove is level and the hearth
is secure. The hearth itself should not be less than 125mm thick,
including the thickness of the oor and any decorative top surface
(e.g. tiling). Allow an apron of at least 300mm at the front of the
stove in case of spills when de-ashing (Fig 6).

Place the product in the desired location on reproof hearth taking
note of installation clearances (Fig 7). Adjust the screws on the
bottom of the feet to ensure the stove is level and steady (see ‘A’
Fig 2). The stove can be screw xed to the oor when placed in
the desired position, using the holes provided in the feet.

Flue Pipes

The ue pipe used to connect to the stove should be made of

cast iron, 316 grade stainless steel or vitreous enamelled steel,

nominal thickness 1.2mm. The diameter of the ue pipe should
be 125mm (5”) for the Westcott 5kW and 150mm (6”) for both the
Westcott 8kW & 12kW models.

Connect the ue pipe to the stove making sure that it ts snugly
into the base of the ue collar (Fig 5). Seal the collar and ue
connection with re cement or with other suitable high temperature
sealant. Add ue sections as required; note that all ue sockets
must face upwards. Ensure that the ue pipe end is no closer
than 76mm to the side or rear of the chimney walls. It is essential
that all connections between the stove and the chimney ue are
sealed and made airtight.

Avoid using bends greater than 45° to the vertical (Fig 8). All ue
pipes should be as close to vertical where possible. For rear ue
connection the length of the horizontal run of the ue pipe should
not exceed 150mm (Fig 9).

Both chimney and ue pipe must be accessible for cleaning and
if ALL parts of the chimney cannot be reached, a soot door must
be tted to enable this to be done.

This product should not be installed on a shared ue.

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Existing Fireplace

An existing replace opening can be bricked up or sealed with a
register plate, 2.5mm sheet steel or concrete. A short length of
ue pipe may then be used to connect the stove to the chimney.
Ideally the old replace should be lled in so that there is a smooth
streamlined entry into the ueway. (Fig 9)

Typical installation for Inglenook Fireplaces

Inglenook replaces can have very large bore chimneys (Fig 10).
Check with your installer – you may need a stainless steel exible
ue liner for solid fuel tting.

Flue Damper (Not Supplied)

When burning wood, a ue damper may be tted to reduce the
draught through the stove if the draught is too high. When the

damper is set in the open position the chimney draws at full

draught, increasing the volume of air ow through the stove and
ue. Shutting the damper restricts the ow, slowing the rate of
burning.

The damper should be tted to the stove ue and should be the
same size as the ue pipe. As a rule it should be tted no closer
than 700mm from the ue outlet of the appliance.

A ue damper should not be tted when burning solid fuels

other than wood.

Flue Deposits

If the chimney was previously used as an open re, it is possible
that the higher ue gas temperatures generated by the stove may
loosen deposits that were adhering to the inner surface of the ue
pipe and may cause blockage of the ue pipe. We recommend that
in such a situation a second sweeping of the chimney should be
carried out within one month of initial stove use after installation.
Also lock or close off any existing dampers in the ueway.

Commissioning

Upon completion of installation, the stove and ue system should
be tested by a suitably qualied person to make sure it is safe for
normal use. A smoke draw test should be completed to check for
soundness of joints and seals and also that all smoke and fumes
are taken from the appliance up the chimney and emitted safely.

First warm the ue with a blowlamp or similar for about 10 minutes.

Place a lit smoke pellet on the centre of the grate with the air

controls open. Close the door – the smoke should be drawn up the
ue and be seen to exit from the ue terminal. Complete the test

with all windows and doors shut in the room where the appliance

is tted. If a ceiling fan is present it must be operated on max for
the duration of the test. If there are any extraction fans in adjacent
rooms these too must be operated on maximum setting during the
test with the interconnecting doors open. If any spillage occurs,
recheck the suitability of the ue system making sure there is
adequate air supply to the room (as per Building Regulations).

Light the appliance and slowly increase the temperature to

operating levels. Open the main re door when the appliance

reaches normal operating condition and carry out a spillage test

using a smoke match or pellet around the door opening. If any
spillage occurs, open all windows, allow the re to go out and
recheck the ue system and ventilation.

Operating Instructions

Warning: The door and operating handles become hot when
the stove is in use. For your safety use the glove provided.

Initial Firing of Stove

We recommend that you have two to three small res before you
operate your stove to maximum heat output. This is to allow the
paint to cure and the castings to relax and consolidate location.

We recommend this ‘running in’ procedure after long idle periods

to preserve the life of the stove. During this you may notice an
unpleasant smell. It is not toxic but for your own sake we would

suggest that during this period you leave all doors and windows

open.

Air Controls
Primary air is controlled via the sliding vents (A - Fig 11) in the

bottom of the door; this provides a conventional air draught to the
bed of the re. (+) indicates more air, (-) indicates less air, (+) and
(-) are marked on the primary and secondary air controls.

Secondary air is controlled via the sliding vent (B - Fig 11) above
the door. It is this ‘Airwash’ that keeps a clean and uninterrupted
view of the re, also aiding in good secondary combustion of fuel
and reducing emissions into the chimney and environment.

Lighting the Stove

Place re lighters or paper and kindling on the grate. Light the
re at base leaving all air controls open. Allow the fuel to reach
a steady glow and build the re up gradually. Once you have a
good re established across the grate bed, further fuel can be
added as required.

Running the Stove

When your fuel is well alight you can start to restrict the primary

air intake. If you are only burning wood the primary air control can
be fully closed. If you are burning solid fuel you will require more
primary air. Your stove is burning with maximum efciency when
a bright re is achieved using minimum air inlet.

The stove can be banked up for long periods. When burning solid
fuel empty the ash pan. Open air controls and let the re burn
brightly for a short period. Refuel and close air controls; the exact

setting required will depend on the fuel used and the chimney draw

so some practice may be necessary. To revive the re, open air
controls until the re is burning brightly, de-ash if necessary and
refuel. Set air controls as required. The stove is not suitable for
overnight burning.

Notes on Wood Burning

Wood burns best on a bed of ash and it is therefore only necessary
to remove surplus ash from the grate occasionally. Burn only
dry, well seasoned wood, which should have been cut, split and

stacked for 12 months with free air movement around all sides

of the stack to enable it to dry out. Burning wet or unseasoned

wood will create tar deposits in the stove and chimney and will not

produce a satisfactory heat output. When loading wood, make sure

that the end grain of the wood in the stove is pointing away from
the glass otherwise the moisture and gases coming from the end

grain of the wood will dirty the glass.

Table 5 - Maximum log lengths

Westcott 5kW 300mm (12”)

Westcott 8kW 400mm (16”)

Notes on Solid Fuel burning (Other than Wood)

Always de-ash the grate before refuelling and do not let the ash
build up to the underside of the grate bars. Solid fuel produces
ash, which if allowed to build up will stie the air ow through the
grate and will eventually cause the re to die. It is important it is
to empty the ash pan after each ring of the stove. Air passing
through the rebed cools the grate. Distortion or burning out of the
grate bars is nearly always caused by ash being allowed to build
up on the underside of the grate. With some solid fuels a residue
of burnt fuel or clinker will accumulate on the grate. Allow the re
to go out periodically to remove this.

We recommend the majority of approved manufactured
smokeless fuels. Note that different types of fuel will give different
performances. Use as an incinerator for household waste is not

recommended as fumes from plastic, etc will cause pollution to

the atmosphere and will cause damage to the stove. Should any
difculties arise over fuel quality or suitability, consult your local
supplier or contact the Solid Fuel Advisory Service.

Petroleum coke fuels or household waste should not be
burned on this appliance.

De-Ashing

To de-ash the grate insert the notch on the riddle hand tool into
the peg on the side of the stove (D - Fig 11), then draw the tool

forwards and backwards with a slow positive action (Fig 12).

The ash pan should be emptied each time after operating the stove
so not to let build up of ash occur. Where possible, it is best to
wait until the stove and ash has cooled before removing the ash
pan. To remove, open the stove door by lifting the handle upward

(C - Fig 11) then using the riddle handle lift the ash pan out of the

re (Fig 13). For efcient burning of your appliance, make sure
the grate is clear of burnt debris; e.g. nails, etc.

Shut down Periods

If shutting down the stove for long periods (e.g. for summer months)

make sure that all ash is removed from the stove and that the

chimney ue ways and bafe plate are brushed clean. When the
stove is cold a vacuum cleaner may be used to remove any residual
ash or soot. Close the door and leave all air inlets open fully. This

action will ensure air circulation through the appliance and will help
to avoid corrosion and condensation within the appliance during

this shut down period.

Safety Notes for Your Guidance

FIRES CAN BE DANGEROUS.

Always use a re guard in the presence of children, the elderly
or the inrm. Inform all persons the dangers of high temperatures
during operation of the appliance including the stove pipe.

Use operating tools provided.

DO NOT OVER FIRE.

It is possible to re the stove beyond its design capacity. This could
damage the stove, so watch for signs of over ring. If any part of
the stove starts to glow red, the stove is in an over re situation
and the controls should be adjusted accordingly to reduce air
intake. Never leave the stove unattended for long periods without
adjusting the controls to a safe setting. Careful air supply control
should be exercised at all times.

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Warning - Fume Emissions

Properly installed and operated, this appliance will not emit fumes.
Occasional fumes from de-ashing and refuelling may occur.
Persistent fume emission must not be tolerated. If fume emission
does persist, then the following immediate action must be taken:

1. Open doors and windows to ventilate the room.

2. Let the re out, or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the
appliance.

3. When the stove has cooled, check for chimney ue blockage
and clean if required.

Do not attempt to relight the re until the cause has been identied.
If necessary seek professional advice.

General Maintenance

Bafe Plate

This should be removed at least once a month to prevent any
build up of soot or ash, which could lead to blocked ue ways
and dangerous fume emission. If the bafe plate is removed the
chimney/ueway can be swept through the appliance.

Stove Body

The stove is nished with a heat resistant paint and this can be
cleaned with a soft brush. Do not clean while the stove is hot,
wait until it has cooled down. The nish can be renovated with a
suitable brand of paint.

Glass Panels

Clean the glass panels when cool with a proprietary glass cleaner.
Highly abrasive substances should be avoided as these can
scratch the glass and make subsequent cleaning more difcult. Wet
logs on heated glass, a badly aimed poker or heavy slamming of
the doors could crack the glass panels. The glass will not fracture
from heat.

Chimney

Check your chimney each year before starting to use your stove
for the winter. Birds may have nested in the chimney or masonry
may have cracked. Both chimney and ue pipe must be swept at
least once a year by a Qualied Chimney Sweep.

To avoid a build up of soot on the bafe plate (the plate inside the
stove above the grate) it must be removed and cleaned periodically.
This plate locates the back and side rebricks so note its position
before removal. To remove, lift plate and remove one side brick;
this will allow the plate to drop and aid removal. To replace, position
bafe plate on back and side plate, lift plate and replace remaining
brick, making sure it has located in position. This must be done
when the stove is cold.

Troubleshooting

1. Poor heat output

a. Stove too small for room: Seek advice from a Qualied Heating

Engineer as to (kW) output required for the room size. As a
guideline the volume of the room in cubic feet divided by 500;
e.g. room 15’x15’x8’ would require 3.6kW approx.

b. Chimney and/or ue pipe restricted, room ventilation restricted:

On installation these should have been checked but regular
maintenance is necessary as conditions can change; e.g. soot
build up, birds nesting, masonry fall, dust build up or furniture
blocking vents.

c. Poor quality fuel: Only burn dry seasoned timber, soft woods

have a lower heat output than hard woods per hour. Solid

fuels vary in heat value; check with your coal merchant as to

suitability.

2. Dirty Glass Panel

a. Generally caused by poor fuel quality, see (1c)
b. Use secondary air slide (Airwash) for glass panel
c. Fire burning too low, open air vents on stove to create hot re;

this may ‘burn’ glass clean.

d. If glass requires cleaning use glass cleaner recommended by

your supplier; only use glass cleaner on cold glass. DO NOT
USE any abrasives or scrapers as these will scratch glass and
increase future tar build up making it harder to clean.

3. Unburnt Fuel in Firebox

Insufcient air reaching fuel. Open primary air slide, this will supply
combustion air to burn fuel fully (unless it has reached a ‘point of

return’)

Check if the ash pan is full and empty if required. De-ash with the
riddler to make sure the grate is not blocked and check for jammed
clinker or nails when the re is out and the stove has cooled.

4. Smoke and Fumes Entering Room

These are very dangerous and must NOT be tolerated. Open
window and allow re to burn out. Seek expert advice immediately.
DO NOT USE stove until the problem is solved.

5. Chimney Fire

Identied by loud roaring sounds, dense smoke and sparks emitting
from chimney. Shut down the air supply by closing air vents,
close stove door fully and call re brigade immediately. Regular
chimney maintenance will prevent chimney res. Seek advice from
a Qualied Chimney Sweep. Chimneys must be checked annually
and more often when bitumas coal and poor quality smokey fuels
are used.

After Sales Service

Your Dimplex Stove is guaranteed against defects arising from
faulty manufacture for 1 year subject to the following conditions.

Failure to comply with these conditions will invalidate the

gaurantee:

The receipt must be kept as proof of purchase. •
Your Dimplex stove must be installed by suitably qualied •

individual (HETAS Engineer or equiva lent) and up on

installation a Certicate of Compliance must be presented.
The guarantee is 1 year from date of purchase.•
The guarantee does not cover parts that are deemed to be •

replacable through normal usage of the stove. These include:
glass panels, rope seals, bottom grate or rebars, ashpan,
rebricks, cast iron liners, riddling lever, bafe plate, log
guard.

Only genuine Dimplex spare parts should be used. Parts that •
may need occasional replacement are: rebricks, ashpan, re
grate, log guard.

Should you require after sales service or should you need to
purchase any spares, please contact the retailer from whom the

appliance was purchased. Please do not return a faulty product
to us in the rst instance as this may result in loss or damage and
delay in providing you with a satisfactory service. Please retain
your receipt as proof of purchase.

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WESTCOTT 5kW STOVE - SPARE PARTS

Item Description Part No

1 Door MF09015

2 Grate Accessory Pack (incl Grate Outer, Grate inner, Con Rod) MF09016

3 Adjustable Grate Plate MF09017

4 Front Bar (log bar) MF09018

5 Air Wash Deector Plate MF09019

6 Bafe Plate MF09020

7 Grate/Ashpan Operating Tool MF09007

8 Legs Accessory Pack (x2 off) MF09009

9 Primary Air Slide MF09021

10 Air slide knob Accessory Pack (x1 steel, x1 black nish) MF09011

11 Door Handle Accessory Pack (x1 steel, x1 black nish) MF09010

12 Ash Pan MF09022

13 Hinge Pins (x2 off) MF09035

14 Heat Bricks Accessory Pack (x2 side bricks, x1 rear brick) MF09023

15 Door Glass Accessory Pack (includes clips) MF09024

16 Mitten MF09036

WESTCOTT 5kW

WESTCOTT 8kW

WESTCOTT 8kW STOVE - SPARE PARTS

Item Description Part No

1 Door MF09025

2 Grate Accessory Pack (incl Grate Outer, Grate inner LH & RH, Connector, Con Rod) MF09026

3 Adjustable Grate Plate MF09027

4 Front Bar (log bar) MF09028

5 Air Wash Deector Plate MF09029

6 Bafe Plate MF09030

7 Grate/Ashpan Operating Tool MF09007

8 Legs Accessory Pack (x2 off) MF09009

9 Primary Air Slide MF09031

10 Air slide knob Accessory Pack (x1 steel, x1 black nish) MF09011

11 Door Handle Accessory Pack (x1 steel, x1 black nish) MF09010

12 Ash Pan MF09032

13 Door Glass Accessory Pack (includes clips) MF09033

14 Hinge Pins (x2 off) MF09035

15 Heat Bricks Accessory Pack (x2 side bricks, x1 rear brick) MF09034

16 Mitten MF09036

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