Ecotec Amalfi Owners & Installation Manual

Amal Wood Pellet Burning Heater

Owner’s & Installation Manual

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PELLET BURNING ROOM

HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY

INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.

Contact your local building or re ofcial about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.

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Owner’s Section

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ..................................................................................... 4

1.1 Specications .................................................................................................... 4

1.1.1 Rating label Location .................................................................................... 4

1.1.2 Specications ............................................................................................... 4

1.1.3 Floor Protection ............................................................................................ 4

1.2 Measurements ................................................................................................... 5

2. Safety Warnings & Recommendations ......................................... 6

2.1 Deciding where to locate your wood pellet burning heater .......................... 6

2.2 Ash ..................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Clinkering ........................................................................................................... 6

2.4 Filling Fuel Hopper ............................................................................................ 6

2.5 Flammable Liquids ............................................................................................ 7

2.6 Installation ......................................................................................................... 7

2.7 Operating Instructions ...................................................................................... 7

2.8 Safety Devices ................................................................................................... 8

2.9 Responsibility .................................................................................................... 8

2.10 Spare Parts ........................................................................................................ 8

3. Operating your Pellet Fire .............................................................. 9

3.1 Description of the Controls .............................................................................. 9

3.2 Switching on the Stove ..................................................................................... 9

3.3 Operating Precautions ...................................................................................... 9

3.4 Priming of the Screw (Auger) ......................................................................... 10

3.5 Description of Menus ...................................................................................... 10

3.6 Setting the Clock (Clock Set Menu) ............................................................... 11

3.7 Chronothermostat Setting Menu ................................................................... 11

3.7.1 Description Of The Strings ......................................................................... 12

3.8 Setting the Language (Language Menu) ....................................................... 14

3.9 Settings Menu .................................................................................................. 14

3.10 Description of Functions ................................................................................ 14

3.10.1 Change of Operating Power ....................................................................... 14

3.11 Modications of the room temperature setting ............................................ 14

3.11.1 Room temperature functioning procedure .................................................. 14

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3.12 Modication of the boiler water temperature setting .................................. 15

3.13 Stove Status Menu .......................................................................................... 15

3.14 Working Hours Menu ...................................................................................... 15

3.15 Description of Screen Displays & Symbols.................................................. 15

3.15.1 Screen Displays ......................................................................................... 15

3.15.2 Symbols ...................................................................................................... 16

3.16 Description of Alarms ..................................................................................... 16

3.17 Amal Electrical Circuit Diagram .................................................................. 17

4. Maintenance and Cleaning ........................................................... 18

4.1 Cleaning the surfaces ..................................................................................... 18

4.2 Cleaning the re pot before and after each lighting .................................... 18

4.3 Description of Inner parts of the Ecoteck Amal ......................................... 19

4.4 Routine Cleaning (every two - three days) ................................................... 19

4.5 Cleaning the glass .......................................................................................... 21

4.6 Cleaning the Flue ........................................................................................... 21

4.7 Access to the inspection hatches for cleaning the smoke ........................ 21

4.8 Frequency of Component Cleaning .............................................................. 21

5. Guarantee ...................................................................................... 22

5.1 Certicate of Guarantee ................................................................................. 22

5.2 Conditions of Guarantee ................................................................................ 22

6. What are Wood Pellets? ............................................................... 23

7. The Components of the Stove ..................................................... 23

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1. Introduction

This manual is designed for both the technician and the home owner.

Please read this entire manual before installing or operating your Ecoteck Amal Freestanding Wood
Pellet Burning Heater. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily
injury or even death. Any unauthorized modication of the appliance or use of replacement parts not
recommended by the manufacturer is prohibited. All national and local regulations shall be complied
with when installing this appliance. Your local Nature’s Flame dealer will be happy to assist you in
obtaining information with regards to your local building codes and installation restrictions.

1.1 Specications

1.1.1 Rating label Location

Ecoteck Amal Freestanding: The rating label is located on the back of unit.

1.1.2 Specications

*Note: Consumption will vary with the type of fuel used.

IMPORTANT: The above values were found during testing and may vary with the fuel type, climate and
installation style.

1.1.3 Floor Protection

This pellet heater requires oor protection which must be non-combustible, extending beneath the
stove the full width and depth of the unit including (150mm) in front for ember protection.

AS/NZS2918 states that a 300mm forward projecting and 200mm side projecting oor protector must
be used from any door opening extremity as an absolute minimum. Due to the operating nature of
the Amal pellet heater where opening the door causes a loss of vacuum and the re will shut down
completely, meaning the likelihood of any hot embers or burning fuel escaping from the combustion
chamber is extremely minimal, a 150mm forward projecting oor protector will be sufcient.

Classication Testing Standard Description

Class I IP-20 Efciency: AS/NZS 4012:1999

Appliance: AS/NZS 4013:1999

Residential Wood Pellet Heater

Voltage 220- 240 Volt Current: 2.92 – 3.18 Amps Frequency: 50Hz

Max Power Requirement
550 watts

Unit with full hopper: 185kg Hopper Capacity: 25kg

Mean Flue Gas Temp –
High: 181.5 degrees

Mean Flue Gas Temp­Medium: 153 degrees

Mean Flue Gas Temp-

Low: 112 degrees

Fuel Consumption –
High: 2 kg per hour

Fuel Consumption –
Medium: 1.4kg per hour

Fuel Consumption –
Low: 0.8kg per hour

Heat/Power Output –
High: 8.4kw

Heat/Power Output –
Medium: 5.9kw

Heat/Power Output –
Low: 3.4kw

Average Particular Emissions (dry weight)

0.5gms per kg

Average Emissions Rate

29.9mg/MJ

Average Efciency

79.8%

Gross Caloric Value of pellets (dry weight)

20.1MJ/kg

Fuel Type:
Wood pellets – 6mm dia, - complying
with draft standard AS/NZS 4014.6
2008

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1.2 Measurements

590

34

575

1079

1046

34 554 16

Figure 1.

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2. Safety Warnings & Recommendations

Pellet quality is important, please read the following:

Your pellet heater has been designed to burn ¼” (6mm) diameter wood pellets, manufactured to the
AS/NZS 4014.6 only.

DO NOT use this appliance as an incinerator.

DO NOT use unsuitable and non recommended fuels, including liquid fuels as this will void any
warranties stated in the manual.

The performance of your pellet heater is greatly affected by the type and quality of wood pellets being
burned. As the heat output of various quality wood pellets differs, so will the performance and heat
output of the pellet stove.

Caution: It is important to select and use only pellets that are dry and free of dirt or any impurities such
as high salt content. Wood pellets manufactured to the AS/NZS 4014.6 standard are recommended.
Dirty fuel will adversely affect the operation and performance of the unit and will void the warranty. The
Pellet Fuel Industries (PFI) has established standards for wood pellet manufacturers. We recommend
the use of pellets that meet or exceed these standards. Ask your dealer for a recommended pellet type.

2.1 Deciding where to locate your wood pellet burning heater

1. Do not install the pellet heater in a bedroom or room where people sleep.

2. Locate the pellet heater in a large and open room that is centrally located in the house.
This will optimize heat circulation.

3. Check clearances to combustibles (refer page 30).

2.2 Ash

The ash content of the fuel and operation of your stove will directly determine the frequency of cleaning.
The use of high ash fuels may result in the stove needing to be cleaned daily. A low ash fuel may allow
longer intervals between cleaning.

2.3 Clinkering

Clinkers are silica (sand) or other impurities in the fuel that will form a hard mass during the burning
process. This hard mass will block the air ow through the Burn Pot Liner and affect the performance
of the stove. Any fuel, even approved types, may clinker. Check the Burn Pot Liner daily to ensure
that the holes are not blocked with clinkers. If they become blocked, remove the liner (when the unit is
cold) and clean/scrape clinkers out. Clean the holes with a small pointed object if required. Refer to

the section Routine Cleaning and Maintenance.

2.4 Filling Fuel Hopper

Check hopper for foreign objects, then empty the bag of pellets into the hopper (see “Figure 18.” on
page 23). DO NOT OVER FILL as miscellaneous pellets could smoke if left to rest on an operating heater.

Store pellets at least one metre (1m) away from the pellet stove.

Warning: parts of the appliance, especially the external surfaces, will be hot to touch when in operation
so use due care.

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2.5 Flammable Liquids

Never use gasoline, gasoline – type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter uid or similar liquids to
start or “freshen up” a re in the heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.

2.6 Installation

The stove must be installed and tested by specialised personnel approved by Nature’s Flame. Please
read this manual before installing or operating the stove. If you require further information, please
contact your Nature’s Flame dealer. Installation must be performed by authorized personnel, who must
give the purchaser a declaration of conformity of the appliance, and who will assume all responsibility for
the nal installation and consequent correct functioning of the product installed. It is also necessary to
take into consideration all the laws and national, regional, provincial and local regulations present in the
country in which the appliance has been installed. In the event of failure to respect these precautions,
Nature’s Flame declines all responsibility.

IMPORTANT:

• The place of installation of the heater must comply with local & national regulations. The
stove must be fuelled only with quality pellets manufactured to standard AS/NZS4014.6.
The stove cannot operate with traditional wood.

• The heater must not be used as an incinerator.

• Before connecting the heater electrically, the connection of the exhaust spigot must be
completed (specically for pellet stoves, not made from aluminum) with the ue. (All ue
joins must be sealed with maniseal exhaust cement).

• The protection grill inside the pellet tank must never be removed.

• There must be sufcient circulation of air in the room where the stove is installed. Never
open the door of the stove whilst it is functioning.

• When the heater is operating, the surfaces, the glass, the handle and the pipes become
overheated: during functioning, these parts must only be touched with the adequate
protection.

• Do not light the heater without having rst performed the daily inspection as described in
the MAINTENANCE & CLEANING chapter of this manual (see page 18).

• Scrupulously follow the maintenance program.

• Do not turn the heater off by disconnecting the electricity mains supply (use the control
panel or remote control).

• Do not clean the heater until the structure and the ashes have cooled down completely.
Carry out all operations in maximum safety.

Amal requires a power source to function. This is standard mains feed 240v plug - if this is unavailable
in close proximity a grounded extension lead may be used.

Amal is to be installed on a non-combustible surface which must have a forward projection of a
minimum of 150mm from the glass door.

Please check all clearances to combustibles as listed on page 30 of this Owner’s/Technical manual.

In accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 2918:2001 Amal must be secured by seismic restraint.

2.7 Operating Instructions

The heater is completely automated and will self-regulate the ignition phase, ve levels of power and

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the switching off phase, guaranteeing safe functioning. The burn pot used for combustion allows most
of the ashes produced by the combustion of the pellets to fall into the collection drawer. However,
it is recommended that you check the burn pot every day, as not all pellets have high standards of
quality and could leave residue that is difcult to remove. The glass has special air circulation for self­cleaning, however, a slight greyish lm cannot be avoided after a few hours of functioning. Pellets with
a diameter of 6mm, manufactured to the AS/NZ4014.6 or higher must be used with the stove.

2.8 Safety Devices

The heater is tted with sophisticated safety systems so that, in the case of breakage of one of the
individual parts or defects in the ue, no damage will be caused to the stove and the room in which it
is installed. In any case, when a problem arises, the pellets stop falling immediately and the switch off
phase is activated. The corresponding alarm will be shown on the display. The details can be seen in
the chapter on the alarms (page 16).

2.9 Responsibility

Nature’s Flame declines all responsibility, both civil and criminal, with the delivery of this manual, for
any accidents deriving from partial or total failure to observe the instructions it contains.

Nature’s Flame declines all responsibility deriving from the improper use of the stove, from its incorrect
use by the user, by unauthorised modications and/or repairs or from the use of spare parts which are
not original. The manufacturer declines all direct civil or criminal responsibility due to:

• Poor maintenance.

• Failure to observe the instructions in the manual.

• Use not compliant with the safety instructions.

• Installation that is not compliant with the regulations in force in the country.

• Installation by personnel who are not qualied or authorized.

• Modications and repairs that are not authorized by the manufacturer.

• Use of spare parts that are not original.

• Exceptional events.

2.10 Spare Parts

Use original spare parts only. Do not wait for the components to be worn before replacing them.
Replace a worn component before it is completely broken to prevent any accidents caused by the
sudden breakage of components. Perform the periodic maintenance checks as described in the
dedicated chapter on “Maintenance and Cleaning” on page 18

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3. Operating your Pellet Fire

3.1 Description of the Controls

3.2 Switching on the Stove

1. Before switching the stove on, proceed as follows:

2. Plug in the power lead.

3. Put the switch at the back of the stove in position 1.

4. Check that the plant is connected to the ue.

5. Make sure that the hydraulic plant has been installed correctly by a technician and that

the boiler has been lled with water and bled correctly as described in chapter 2.9.3 of the
Installation Section at the back of this manual.

6. Fill the tank with 6-mm pellets as described in “Figure 18.” on page 23.

7. Load the screw as described in chapter “3.4 Priming of the Screw (Auger)” on page 10.

8. Press key P3 for 3 seconds.

At this point the thermostove will carry out the ignition phase. The following messages will appear on
the screen:

• ON

• LOAD PELLET

• WAIT FOR FLAME

• FLAME PRESENT

• WORK

During the working phase, you must check the following settings:

• POWER SETTING as described in chapter 3.10.1 on page 14.

• ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING as described in chapter 3.11.1 on page 14.

• BOILER WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING as described in chapter 3.12 on page 15.

3.3 Operating Precautions

• In case of faulty operation turn the stove off pressing button no. 3.

• Do not manually load the re pot with pellets.

• Any build up of unburned pellets inside the re pot after repeatedly trying to light the
stove, must be removed before further attempts.

• Do not use any fuels other than wood pellets.

• Should the ignition system be faulty, do not attempt to light the stove using ammable
materials.

20°C

10:00 20°C

OFF

P1 : Turns heat level down

P2 : Turns heat level up

P3 : Turns ire on-off

P4 : Turns thermostat down

P5 : Turns thermostat up

P6 : Decrease water temperature

P7 : Increase water temperature

Figure 2.

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3.4 Priming of the Screw (Auger)

To prime the screw/auger (when the stove is new or has been completely run out of fuel, the loading
screw/auger is empty), proceed as follows:

1. Turn the stove off completely, using the general switch on the back

2. The display will show FINAL CLEANING and then OFF.

3. Turn the the power back on, using the general switch on the back.

4. Keep button P4 pressed for 2 seconds. CLOCK SETTING MENU will appear.

5. Press button P4 until the display shows STOVE STATUS MENU

3.5 Description of Menus

The stove has various functions, available in its individual programming menus. Some of these menus
are accessible by the user, others are protected by a password and accessible only by a Service
Technician.

The menus are as follows:

• CLOCK SET Menu

• TIME SET Menu

• LANGUAGE Menu

• STOVE STATUS Menu

• WORKING HOURS Menu

• SEE CALIBRATIONS Menu

• DATABASE Menu (protected by password)

• TIME CANCELLATION Menu (protected by password)

• FACTORY CALIBRATIONS (protected by password)

IMPORTANT

AFTER LOADING THE SCREW/AUGER, EMPTY THE FIRE POT INTO THE
HOPPER BEFORE SWITCHING ON.

2000
150°
SCREW 0
STATE

THE SCREW IS IDLE

PRESS BUTTON P5 TO ACTIVATE THE SCREW
(AUGER)

Figure 3.

2000
150°
SCREW 1
STATE

SCREW ACTIVATED

Repeat the operation several times until you can see

the pellets fall into the re pot.

This operation is possible only if the stove is in nal

cleaning or shut down

Figure 4.

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3.6 Setting the Clock (Clock Set Menu)

Proceed as follows to set the current time:

1. Switch the power supply to the thermostove on and off using the main switch at the back

of the stove.

2. The display will display FINAL CLEANING and then OFF.

3. Keep key P4 pressed for 2 seconds. The message CLOCK SET MENU will appear.

Conrm with key P6 to gain access.

4. The message UT01 CLOCK DAY will appear on the screen and a day of the week ( from

DAY1 to DAY7 ): using keys P4 and P5 set the current day and press key P6 to conrm.

If OFF is set, the chronothermostat will be disconnected.

5. The message UT02 CLOCK TIME will appear on the screen together with the current time:

using keys P4 and P5 adjust the time and conrm with key P6

6. The message UT03 CLOCK MINUTES will appear on the screen: using keys P4 and P5

adjust the minutes and conrm with key P6.

7. To return to the initial menu press key P3.

3.7 Chronothermostat Setting Menu

With the chronothermostat function, switching on and off the stove for each day of the week can be
programmed in two independent time intervals (PROGRAMME 1 and PROGRAMME 2). To enter this
menu, proceed as follows:

1. Keep button P4 pressed for 2 seconds, CLOCK SETTING MENU will appear,

2. Press button P4 once; the display will show CHRONOTHERMOSTAT SETTING MENU

3. Access with button P6: the display will show the screen desired.

Display Meaning

Day 1 Monday
Day 2 Tuesday
Day 3 Wednesday
Day 4 Thursday
Day 5 Friday
Day 6 Saturday
Day 7 Sunday

UT05

10:00

PROGRAM 1

START

If this black segment is not lit on the
display corresponding with the clock
symbol, no programming will be
possible.

To activate it refer to the chapter
dedicated to setting the current day,
since the value must not be OFF.

Figure 5.

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The strings that appear on the display go from UT05 to PR40. A setting from a program corresponds
to each string.

3.7.1 Description Of The Strings

UT05: This parameter shows the switch ON time of Programme 1.

UT06: This parameter shows the switch OFF time of Programme 1 (this must be at least 60 minutes

after UT05)

UT07: With this parameter we set which day you want Program 1 and 2 to be active.To set this

parameter, proceed as follows: set with button P5 the days desired (Monday is 1, Tuesday is
2, etc) and with button P4 select ON or OFF; if you select OFF the programming set will not
be activated on the days desired; if you select ON the programming will be valid. At the and
of this setting, press P6 to go to next programme.

PR36 Parameter shows the operting power when PROGRAM 1 is being executed

UT09 This parameter shows the time PROGRAM 2 comes on.

UT10 This parameter shows the time PROGRAM 2 goes off (it must be at least 60 minutes after

UT05)

UT011 This parameter we decide on which days we want PROGRAM 2 to be on.

PR40 This parameter shows the operating power when PROGRAM 2 is being executed.

Strings Description Values that can be set

UT05 START PROGRAM 1 From 00:00 to 23:50 at steps of 10’

UT06 STOP PROGRAM 1 From 00:00 to 23.50 at steps of 10’

UT07 DAYS ON 1 Between on/off for days 1 to 7

PR36 POWER PROGRAM 1 From 1 to 5

UT09 START PROGRAM 2 From 00:00 to 23:50 at steps of 10’

UT10 STOP PROGRAM 2 From 00:00 to 23:50 at steps of 10’

UT11 DAYS ON 2 Between on/off for days 1 to 7

PR40 POWER PROGRAM 2 From 1 to 5

UT07

ON 1

IGNITED 1

DAYS

ON - OFF

YAD DERIUQER

INDICATION

Figure 6.

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Example

Let us suppose we want to turn the stove on at 06:00 and switch it off at 08:30 ( PROGRAM 1 ) and
that we want to switch it on again at 16:00 and switch it off at 22:00 (PROGRAM 2). Programming will
be as follows:

At this point you must decide on which days you want the programming carried out above to be active.
Let us pretend that PROGRAM 1 is active on Mondays and Wednesdays, while it is off on all the other
days. Programming will be as follows:

At this point we select the power of PROGRAM 1.

Carry out the same operations, changing the times and days the stove is on for PROGRAM 2 also.

Day 1

Monday

Day 2

Tuesday

Day 3

Wednesday

Day 4

Thursday

Day 5

Friday

Day 6

Saturday

Day 7

Sunday

PROGRAM 1

UT07 ON1 OFF2 ON3 OFF4 OFF5 OFF6 OFF7

UT05

06:00

PROGRAM 1

START

Display this screen as described in chapter 3.7.
Set the time you want PROGRAM 1 to come on
with keys P4 and P5. Press key P6 to conrm
and go on to string UT07. ( if you make a mistake,
press key P7 to go back one step)

Figure 7.

UT06

08:30

PROGRAM 1

STOP

Set the time you want the PROGRAM 1 to go off
with keys P4 and P5. Press key P6 to conrm
and go on to string UT07.

Figure 8.

UT07

ON - 1

IGNITED 1

GIORNI

Set the days you want PROGRAM 1 to be on or
off using key P5. At this point set the on/off value
that switches PROGRAM 1 on or off using key P4.
Repeat this operation for every day of the week.

Figure 9.

PR36

P - 3

PROGRAM 1

POWER

Set the required power for PROGRAM 1 using
keys P4 and P5.

Figure 10.

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3.8 Setting the Language (Language Menu)

To set the language, proceed as follows:

4. Remove and reset the electricity supply of the stove using the general switch on the back.

5. The display will show FINAL CLEANING and then OFF.

6. Keep button P4 pressed for 2 seconds, CLOCK SETTING MENU will appear.

7. Press button P4 twice; the display will show LANGUAGE MENU.

8. Access with button P6: the display will show the language selected.

9. With buttons P4 and P5, select the language desired.

10. Conrm with button P6 to return automatically to MENU’ 03 SELECT LANGUAGE MENU.

3.9 Settings Menu

In this menu you can check the values of the parameters set in the control unit. This menu is used when
a Service Technician has to understand the parameters set in the machine, to nd any modications to
improve the functioning of the stove.

To enter this menu, proceed as follows:

1. Keep button P4 pressed for 2 seconds: CLOCK SETTING MENU will appear.

2. Press button P4 3 times; the display will show SEE SETTINGS MENU.

3. Access with button P6: the display will show the screen desired.

4. Scroll using the button P6 to display the parameters set.

5. Scroll till last parameter to return automatically to MENU’ 04 SEE SETTINGS MENU’.

3.10 Description of Functions

3.10.1 Change of Operating Power

To change the operating power, press key P1 to enter the appropriate menu and with keys P1 and P2
adjust the required power from 1 to 5. Ecoteck recommends that you leave the stove power at power 5
so that the boiler water temperature setting is reached as soon as possible; in this way the thermostove
may operate in modulation, decreasing pellet consumption. The power setting cannot be changed
during the MODULATE WORK phase.

3.11 Modications of the room temperature setting

3.11.1 Room temperature functioning procedure

The stove functioning procedures when the room thermostat is on can be divided into 3 types:

• using the supplied room sensor

• with external thermostat

PROCEDURE WITH SUPPLIED ROOM SENSOR

If the room sensor supplied is used, the room temperature will be shown on
the display.

To set the desired temperature (modication of the room temperature setting),
press button P4 to enter the appropriate menu and with buttons P4 and
P5 adjust the desired value. When temperature is reached on the display,
MODULATION WORK will appear on the screen and the stove will reduce the
consumption of pellets to a minimum, reducing heating power.

External Thermostat

Figure 11.

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EXTERNAL THERMOSTAT PROCEDURE

If an external thermostat is used, correctly connected to the mother board as shown in the electrical
circuit diagram, the message T ON will be shown on the display instead of room temperature. Room
temperature will be adjusted directly by the thermostat mounted on the wall. When the temperature
shown on the display is reached, the message WORK MODULATION will appear on the screen. In this
case the thermostove will stop sending hot water to our plant.

3.12 Modication of the boiler water temperature setting

To change the boiler water temperature setting, press key P6 to enter the appropriate menu and with
keys P6 and P7 adjust the required value.

3.13 Stove Status Menu

In this menu, you can check the correct functioning of the most important components of the pellet
stove.

To enter this menu, proceed as follows:

1. Keep button P4 pressed for 2 seconds, CLOCK SETTING MENU will appear.

2. Press button P4 4 times: the display will show STOVE STATUS MENU.

3. Access using button P6: the display will show the desired screen.

4. Conrm with button P6 to return automatically to MENU’ 05 STOVE STATUS. This menu

is for use by a service technician to diagnose performance issues and for the customer
when loading pellets into the pellet hopper when the stove has been completely run out
of fuel.

3.14 Working Hours Menu

The WORKING HOURS Menu shows the total hours of work done by the stove. In some cases, the
working hours may not be zeroed. i.e. numbers similar to 5000/15000/25000 may be shown. The
technician will zero set these numbers when lighting the stove for the rst time. A non-zero number
does not mean that the stove has worked for all those hours. It is only a setting given by the programme
during rst inspection at Ecoteck, before the stoves are packaged and sent.

To enter this menu, proceed as follows:

1. Keep button P4 pressed for 2 seconds: CLOCK SETTING MENU will appear.

2. Press button P4 5 times: the display will show WORKING HOURS MENU.

3. Access with button P6: the display will show the screen desired.

4. Conrm with button P6 to return automatically to MENU’ 06 WORKING HOURS MENU’.

3.15 Description of Screen Displays & Symbols

3.15.1 Screen Displays

68°C

10:35 20°C

WORK

FLOW STAT ON FIRE POT CLEANING ON

BOILER WATER
TEMPERATURE

ROOM TEMPERATURE

STOVE STATUS

Figure 12.

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3.15.2 Symbols

3.16 Description of Alarms

WARNING REASON SOLUTION

SMOKE PROBE ALARM

• Fault in the sensor recording ue
temperature

• CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

• Sensor is faulty or disconnected

HOT SMOKE ALARM

• Smoke sensor detects a
temperature over 280ºC

• Press the off button and repeat switching on the stove.

• IF THE PROBLEM CONTINUES, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

NO IGNITION ALARM

• The pellet hopper is empty

• Check whether there are pellets in the hopper and rell if
necessary. IF THE PROBLEM CONTINUES, CONTACT
YOUR LOCAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

• Firebox is dirty

• Switch re off, empty rebox and try to light it again. IF
THE PROBLEM CONTINUES, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

PELLETS HAVE RUN OUT
ALARM

• The pellet hopper is empty

• Fill the tank with pellets and carry out the automatic auger
loading procedure.

RESET THERMAL ALARM

• Thermostat sensor records
a temperature above the trip
threshold.

• Reset the thermostat and switch the re back on. IF
THE PROBLEM CONTINUES, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

DEPRESSION ALARM

• The combustion chamber is dirty

• Follow the cleaning operations of the stove as per the
instructions manual

• The ue is blocked • Check that the ue is clear and clean

• The vacuum switch is
malfunctioning

• Contact local Service Technician

THERMAL ALARM WITH
RESET

• The thermostat with manual reset
has intervened

• Reset the thermostat pressing the button on the back of the
stove (see Figure below this table)

• The centrifugal fan is defective • Contact local Service Technician

• Combustion in the re pot is not
optimal

• Switch off the stove, clean the re pot and regulate
combustion with the setting of the pellets

WATER PRESSURE
ALARM

• Water pressure is too high or too
low.

• Rell the water or bleed it to return the pressure to normal
values. IF THE PROBLEM CONTINUES, CONTACT YOUR
LOCAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

BLACK OUT ALARM

• There is a power black out while
the re is being used. When the
power comes back on the display
will indicate “BLACK OUT”.

• The smoke fan will automatically switch to maximum speed
and the auger will switch off. When the ue temperature
goes below the ignition threshold, the re will start the
ignition process.

VENTILATION • The re is in cooling phase.

• Wait until ue temperature goes below the minimum
operating threshold before attempting to re-ignite.

EVERY ALARM CONDITION CAUSES THE FIRE TO SWITCH ITSELF OFF IMMEDIATELY

SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION

Chronothermostat On Winter Setting On (Always)

Resistance On

Three-Way Valve Positioned
On Radiators

C

Water Temperature Lower Than
Set Temperature

P

Water Pressure Anomaly

P

Pump On

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3.17 Amal Electrical Circuit Diagram

F NFUMI

SCAMB.

COC.ACC.AL2AL1N

-TC1+TERM.N.AMB.N.H2O

N.PEL.

ENC

+5V

GND

BLU

Red

Blue

Azzurro

Blu/Nero

Yellow / Green

Blue

Encoder

Red

Black

White

Brown

Flat cable

Red

Trasducer

water circulator

Cod. 55130

Cod. 38000-51-001

Room probe

Water Probe

Smoke Probe

Brown

Azzurro

White

condenser

MICROCHIP

Ratio-motor load

pellet 3RPM

Black

Black

Black

Black

Black

Black

Black

Black

Black

Black

Black

Blue

Blue

Blue

Blue

Blue

Blue

Blue

Blue

Blue

Blue

Blue

Brown

Brown

Brown

Brown

Brown

Brown

Brown

Yellow / Green

Yellow / Green

Yellow / Green

Brown

Yellow / Green

Brown

Smoke engine

Electric filter

Figure 13.

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4. Maintenance and Cleaning

Before carrying out any maintenance take the following precautions:

• Make sure that the re has been turned off, and that the general power supply has been disconnected
(Ensure that the plug is disconnected from the socket, thus avoiding accidental electric shocks).

• Make sure that all parts of the pellet heater are cold.

• Make sure that the ashes have cooled completely.

• Make sure that the general switch is in the zero position (off).

• Always use appropriate tools for maintenance.

• When you have nished re-install all safety guards before using the pellet heater again.

The pellet heater requires little maintenance if quality wood pellets are used which is why we recommend
pellet fuel that is manufactured to the AS/NZS4014.6.

4.1 Cleaning the surfaces

To clean the surfaces on the painted metal parts, use a damp cloth.

Important: the use of aggressive detergents or abrasive cleaners can damage the surfaces of the stove.

4.2 Cleaning the re pot before and after each lighting

You must check that the re pot, where the combustion takes place, is clean and that no waste or
residue blocks the holes, in order to always guarantee excellent combustion of the stove. This will help
avoid possible overheating, which could causes changes in the colour of the paint, as well as failure to
light the stove.

Only a clean re pot can guarantee that the pellet stove will function without problems. During functioning,
deposits may be formed, which have to be immediately eliminated. It is easy to see when the re pot
has to be cleaned! It only needs a glimpse, each day, before switching on. For minor cleaning, it can be
left in the stove, but if the residue is difcult to remove, it has to be extracted from its housing and the
waste scraped out.

The residue of ash depends on the quality of pellets used.

Important: even with a new batch of pellets, although using the same brand, there may be differences
during combustion and therefore they may burn more or less cleanly.

Correct daily cleaning will allow the pellet heater to burn properly with high performance avoiding
problems in the long term which could require the intervention of a technician to repair the pellet heater.

Clean basket with all the

holes clearly visible

Basket needing cleaning with

the holes blocked by ashes

Figure 14.

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4.3 Description of Inner parts of the Ecoteck Amal

4.4 Routine Cleaning (every two - three days)

Fire pot cover grill

Fire pot

Drawer cover guard

Fire pot holder

Ash drawer Ash drawer compartment

Remove the re pot cover grill so that the
drum is clearly visible

Remove the re pot to check how clean it is
and to be able to reach the re pot holder.

Press the drawer cover guard down to reach
the ash draw. Pull the lever up to remove the
drawer.

Vacuum the ash deposited in the drawer
with a vacuum cleaner.

Figure 15. Figure 16.

1 2

3 4

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Vacuum the ash deposited in the compartment
under the drawer with a vacuum cleaner.

Unscrew the side ceramic brick to reach the
smoke duct cleaning plates. Unscrew and
vacuum the deposited ash.

Before carrying out the operation described above, clean the tube bundle with the cleaning rods, as
shown in the following gure. Carry out this movement 3-4 times until the rods run without friction.

Lower the cleaning rodsLift up the cleaning rods

The thermostove is a solid fuel heat generator and as such must be checked by a qualied technician
at least once a year at the beginning of the season. The purpose of this maintenance is to make sure
that all the components are in good working order. You are advised to agree an annual contract for the
product with your installer/dealer.

Figure 17.

5 6

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4.5 Cleaning the glass

The glass is self-cleaning, therefore while the stove is in operation, a ow of air runs along the surface
of the glass keeping ash and dirt away. However, a greyish patina will form after a few hours and this
must be cleaned once the stove has been turned off. The glass must be cleaned only when the stove
is cold, using a cotton duster, kitchen paper, newspaper or window-cleaner. Sometimes it is best to
dirty the duster slightly with ash from the stove itself to create a slightly abrasive action with which to
remove the ash from the glass.

N.B. Do not attempt to light the stove if the glass is broken.

4.6 Cleaning the Flue

The ue will require cleaning only once each winter providing that the correct fuel is used. You should
arrange for this when booking your annual service with your local Nature’s Flame service agent. Use
a drum type vacuum cleaner only.

4.7 Access to the inspection hatches for cleaning the smoke

Remove the pellet heater and release the two screws that secure the hatches to the body of the pellet
heater. Clean the inside using a drum type vacuum cleaner.

4.8 Frequency of Component Cleaning

Parts/Frequency 1 Day 2-3 Days 30 Days Yearly Performed By

Burn pot • Owner

Burn pot grill • Owner

Glass • Owner

Flu • Technician

Door gasket • Technician

Heat Exchanger • Owner

Combustion chamber • Owner

Vacuum Hopper • Owner

Clean T discharge • Technician

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5. Guarantee

5.1 Certicate of Guarantee

Ecoteck thanks you for the condence you have placed in it with the purchase of one of our pellet
stoves and invites the purchaser to:

- examine the instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of the stove.

- examine the conditions of guarantee shown below.

The form provided by the installer must be lled in and stamped by the installer. If this does not occur,
the product will not be covered by the guarantee.

5.2 Conditions of Guarantee

The limited guarantee covers defects of manufacturing materials, on condition that the product has not
been broken due to an incorrect use, carelessness, wrong connections or errors of installation.

The following are not covered by guarantee:

- the glass of the door;

- the bre gaskets;

- the painting;

- the stainless steel combustion basket;

- the resistance;

- the cast majolica

- any damage caused by inappropriate installation and/or handling of the stove and/or shortcomings by

the consumer.

The use of poor quality pellets or of any other material could damage components of the stove causing
the termination of their guarantee and the annexed responsibility of the manufacturer.

All damage caused by transport are not acknowledged, therefore please carefully check the goods on
receipt, immediately advising the dealer of any damage.

The guarantee form must be sent to the following address within eight days of purchase:

Nature’s Flame
PO Box 11-043
Sockburn
Christchurch 8443

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6. What are Wood Pellets?

Wood pellets are made from sawdust and wood shavings. The material used cannot contain any foreign
substance such as glue, varnish or synthetic substances. Subjecting it to high pressure, the wood is
pressed through a plate with holes and due to the high pressure the sawdust is heated activating the
natural binders of the wood. Thus, the pellets keep their shape even without the addition of bonding
substances. The density of the wood pellet varies according to the type of wood and can be 1.5 – twice
greater than that of natural wood. The diameter of the cylindrical rods is 6-10 mm and their length can
vary between 10 and 50 mm. Their weight is equal to about 650 kg/m. Due to the low content of water
(approx 8%) they have a high energy content. The standards AS/NZS4014.6 dene the quality of the
pellets:

Do not put the bag of pellets on the ceramic parts during the loading operations.

The pellets must be transported and stored in a dry place. They swell on contact with damp, and cannot
be used, They must always be protected from the damp both during transport and in storage. Ecoteck
recommends using a pellet with a diameter of 6 mm for the stove.

7. The Components of the Stove

6

2

3

1

9

5

4

7

1. Pellet loading screw

2. Resistance unit for ignition

3. Combustion re pot

4. Tube for passage of smoke

5. Air intake tube (optional)

6. Pellet hopper

7. Smoke exhaust tube

This drawing shows the internal parts
of a pellet stove. By lling the hopper
(6), the pellets are loaded into the re
pot (3) through the loading screw (1).
Ignition is by means of the resistance (2),
which overheats the air from the special
entrance (5) which on contact with the
pellets will allow the development of the
ame. At this point the re will begin to
heat the water, and the exhaust smoke
is deviated through the smoke extraction
tube (4) it is released into the ue, through
the connection with the smoke exhaust
pipe. (7).

Figure 18.

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Installation Section

Table of Contents

1. Dimensions (Ecoteck Amal) 25

1.1 Deciding where to locate your wood pellet burning heater: 26

1.2 Clearances to Combustibles – Ecoteck Amal Freestanding 26

1.3 Exhaust and Fresh Air Intake Locations 27

1.4 Safety devices for closed expansion tank system 27

2. Installation 29

2.1 Dimensions – Amal Freestanding 29

2.2 Clearances & Specications 29

2.3 Minimum Clearance to Combustibles 30

2.4 Location of the Pellet Fire 30

2.5 Positioning the re: 30

2.6 Installation of the Flue 30

2.7 Internal Standard Flue Kit (50) 31

2.8 External Standard Flue Kit (51) 32

2.9 Hydraulic Installation 33

2.10 Seismic Restraint 35

2.11 Fixing to Timber Floor Framing 35

2.12 How to remove the side panels 36

2.13 Seismic Restraint Locations 37

3. Installation Data Sheet 38

4. Maintenance Record 39

NOTE TO INSTALLER - PLEASE ENSURE THE “INSTALLATION DATA SHEET” ON page 38 IS
COMPLETED ONCE THE UNIT IS INSTALLED.

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1. Dimensions (Ecoteck Amal)

The data shown above are indicative and not binding. Ecoteck reserves the right to make any
modications for the purpose of improving the performances of the product.

Unit of Measurement

Height mm 1079

Width mm 575

Depth mm 604

Weight Kg 130

Diameter of smoke exhaust
duct

mm 80

Min.-max. caloric power Kw/h 3.4 - 8.4

Min.-max. hourly consump­tion of pellets

Kg/h 0.8 - 2

Electrical power absorbed
during operation

W 550 MAX

Supply V - Hz 220 - 240

Tank capacity Kg 25

Space Heating Efciency % 79.8%

590

34

575

1079

1046

34 554 16

Figure 19.

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1.1 Deciding where to locate your wood pellet burning heater:

1. Do not install the pellet heater in a bedroom or room where people sleep.

2. Locate the pellet heater in a large and open room that is centrally located in the house.
This will optimize heat circulation.

3. Check clearances to combustibles.

1.2 Clearances to Combustibles – Ecoteck Amal Freestanding

This pellet heater requires oor protection which must be non-combustible, extending beneath the
stove the full width and depth of the unit including (150mm) in front for ember protection.

AS/NZS2918 states that a 300mm forward projecting and 200mm side projecting oor protector must
be used from any door opening extremity as an absolute minimum. Due to the operating nature of
the Amal pellet heater where opening the door causes a loss of vacuum and the re will shut down
completely, meaning the likelihood of any hot embers or burning fuel escaping from the combustion
chamber is extremely minimal. Therefore a 150mm forward projecting oor protector will be sufcient.

Hearth testing of the Ecoteck Amal showed that on exposed combustible surfaces in front of the
freestanding heater. No measured locations exceeded the temperature limits specied in AS/NZS2918.

From the body of the heater to the side wall 200mm

From the rear of the heater to wall (external ue) 200mm

From the rear of ue to wall (internal ue) 50mm

Rear corners to wall (corner installation) 100mm

Alcove Height from Heater 200mm

20cm

20cm

10cm

10cm

If positioned this way,
you must keep at least
20cm from the walls of
the room,

If positioned this way,
you must keep at least
10cm from the walls of
the room,

Figure 20.

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1.3 Exhaust and Fresh Air Intake Locations

Exhaust

Hearth to centre of ue 305 mm

Left Side of unit to centre of ue 139 mm

Centre of unit to centre of ue 148 mm

Fresh Air Intake

Hearth to centre of intake 346 mm

Left Side of unit to centre of intake 370 mm

Centre of unit to centre of intake 83 mm

INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENTING MANUFACTURER

1.4 Safety devices for closed expansion tank system

Systems with closed expansion tank must be tted with:

• Safety valve

• Circulator control thermostat

• Acoustic alarm activation thermostat

• Temperature gauge

• Pressure gauge

• Acoustic alarm

• Automatic thermal regulation switch

• Automatic thermal blockage switch (blockage thermostat)

• Circulation system

• Expansion system (the expansion vessel on the re is sufcient for the re. An extra

vessel may be required depending on the total water volume)

• Safety dissipation system incorporated in the generator with thermal discharge valve

(self-operated), if the device is not tted with a temperature self-regulator.

Automatic lling domestic-type heating devices must be tted with a fuel-blocking thermostat or with
a cooling circuit set by the device’s manufacturer, activated by a thermal safety valve that guarantees
that the highest temperature established by law is not exceeded. The connection between the supply
unit and the valve must be with cut-off devices. The pressure up-stream from the cooling circuit must
be at least 1.5 bars.

Installation recommendations

Warning: Our thermal stoves are tted with 3-litre (Genova, Pisa) and 6-litre (Venezia, Amal ) expansion
tanks. For thermal stoves with a 3-litre expansion tank a further expansion tank with a capacity of at
least 15 litres must be installed in the circuit.

Stoves with a 6-litre expansion tank do not need a further expansion tank if the plant has a maximum
capacity of 60 litres of water; otherwise, in this case also an expansion tank with a capacity of at least
10 litres must be installed.

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After positioning the thermal stove and installing all the smoke discharge pipes, the hydraulic plant can
be connected. First of all make sure that the bleeder valve ( 1 ), on the top right-hand side of the boiler
(see images below) is closed when the water is lling as shown in the gure below.

Connect the boiler connections (see gures below) to the water plant, bringing the plant’s pressure from
1 to 1.3 bar when the thermal stove has not yet been lit (if the plant has an open tank and not a closed
one, the setting reserved for authorised technicians must be changed).

Now proceed with bleeding the water plant from the valve tted on the boiler or from the valves tted on
the radiators. This operation can be carried out several times even after the boiler has been switched
on since, when the water temperature starts to increase, the air bubbles move towards the upper part
of the boiler itself.

When bleeding the boiler, make sure that the electrical parts near the valve do not get wet! If this should
happen, do not switch the boiler on but use a hair-dryer to dry the electronic board.

1

IMPORTANT

FILLING MUST BE CARRIED OUT VIA THE “T” PIPE FITTING LOCATED ON
THE WATER DELIVERY, FILLING AT A MAXIMUM OF 1.2 BAR (see 2 below)

2

Radiators return

Domestic hot water outlet

Domestic cold water inlet

Radiator delivery

Safety discharge

¾ inch

¾ inch

½ inch

Figure 21.

Radiators return

Radiator delivery

¾ inch

¾ inch

Safety discharge

Figure 22.

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2. Installation

2.1 Dimensions – Amal Freestanding

Refer to Safety Test 09/1910 for all clearances to combustible.

2.2 Clearances & Specications

Minimum clearances shown are in millimetres. All Ecoteck res are tested to AS/NZS2918:2001.
Specications were correct at time of printing but may alter and those detailed below should be used as
a guide only. Refer to the Installation and Operation Manual supplied with every Ecoteck Pellet Fire or
if in doubt, consult your Nature’s Flame Retailer.

590

34

575

1079

1046

34 554 16

Internal Flue

L

L

H

G

C

F

G

F

C

E

A

D

B

External Flue

J

I

H

G

F

C

J

G

I

K

F

C

B

M

Model A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Amal

200 200 150 50 950 580 100 1145 100 310 950 200 200 na na na na na na na na na na na na na

Amal Pellet Fire

Figure 23.

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2.3 Minimum Clearance to Combustibles

2.4 Location of the Pellet Fire

Installation of the Ecoteck Amal Freestanding Wood Pellet Burning Heater should be undertaken
by an experienced installer. Please read the Amal Owners’ and Installation Manual thoroughly
before commencing installation as failure to follow the instruction could cause damage to the
pellet re or property.

2.5 Positioning the re:

Generally Amal should be installed in a centrally located position within the home. When
deciding where to position the appliance in your room you need to consider the following:

• Location of a power source

• Amal must be installed on a non-combustible surface. This surface must protrude 150mm

from the front of the closed pellet re door.

• Amal has been Safety Tested to AS/NZS 2918 using the Davins manufactured ue.

Test Report ARS 05/1185. Installation is not exclusive to these nominated kits, though
alternative ue should only be considered following consultation with your local council.

• Please consult page 30 for the required clearances to combustible material also ensure the

position of structural elements near the proposed ue.

• Because of the positive pressure in the ue, sealing of all 75mm stainless joints is

mandatory – use high temperature Maniseal. Both inner and outer ue joints must be
riveted.

• Seismic Restraint: Please view page 35 for requirements.

• Warranty: To validate warranty following installation a copy of the completed Warranty/

Producers Statement must be forwarded to: Nature’s Flame- Fax [phone].

2.6 Installation of the Flue

The gas outlet system functions by depression in the combustion chamber and by a slight pressure in
the gas outlet pipe. Therefore it is very important that the gas outlet system is hermetically sealed with
special pipes (in steel, not aluminium) containing special silicon gaskets.

The gases must be conveyed outside and they must not come out in closed or semi-closed areas such
as garages, attics or any other place where gases may build up.

The smoke discharge pipe must be constructed in observance of standards UNI7129/92, UNI 10683
and EN14785

Side of Unit (B) 200
Rear wall to Lined Flue (D, L, J) 50
Rear wall to Unlined Flu (D, L, J) 75
Rear of Unit (M) 200
Rear corners (Corner Installation) (G) 100
Floor protection (from glass) (C) 150

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2.6.1 Flue

The thermostove functions irrespective of the ue’s draught since it is the smoke engine that conveys
the smoke from the combustion chamber to the ue.

Installation Examples

2.7 Internal Standard Flue Kit (50)

Each 51 External Standard Flue Kit contains:-

ytitnauQnoitpircseDoN traP

1 Galvanised outer liner

ø100mm x 900mm long

2 Stainless steel inner liner

ø75mm x 900mm long

5 Inner/outer ue liner spacer

6w Wall thimble – 2 pieces

ø102mm holes

6s Sot thimble ø107mm hole

7w Wall decor plate

ø102mm hole – white

8 Rain cap 75mm

9 Rain Cap 100mm

26 Lined T-adaptor

This ue kit may be used in new and replacement
applications with the ue penetrating the wall behind
the re, running vertically up an outside wall and
penetrating the sot. The overall height of the f lue is

3.6m. All visible ue has a galvanised nish, and can be
powdercoated on request. Kit is supplied in a carton.

Note: The Davin 51 External Standard Flue
Kit complies with AS/NZS 2918:2001 as per
Applied Research Test Report 05/1185, dated
15 September 2005.

All res must be installed by a qualied
installer as per the manufacturer’s
instructions and AS/NZS2918:2001.

600mm from
roof penetration

External Standard Flue Kit51

Pellet Fire Flue Kits

25mm

clearance

I

M

K

C

4

4

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

This ue kit may be used in new and replacement
applications in rooms with stud height of 2.4m.
The overall height of the ue is 3.6m. The visible
ue is nished in black and the ceiling plate is
white. The support angles for securing the liner to
the ceiling are not shown. Kit is supplied in carton.

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2.8 External Standard Flue Kit (51)

Internal Standard Flue Kit

Each 50 Internal Standard Flue Kit contains:-

ytitnauQnoitpircseDoN traP

1 Galvanised outer liner

ø100mm x 900mm long

2 Stainless steel inner liner

ø75mm x 900mm long

4a Black p/coat outer liner

ø100mm x 900mm long

5 Inner/outer ue liner spacer

6c Ceiling thimble ø107mm hole

7c Ceiling decor plate

ø107mm hole – white

8 Rain cap 75mm

9 Rain Cap 100mm

10b Elbow 45° – ø75mm stainless

– black (painted)

12b T-adaptor/cleanout – ø75mm

– black (painted)

23 Support angle 950mm long

– 50mm x 50mm sides

This ue kit may be used in new and replacement
applications in rooms with stud height of 2.4m. The
overall height of the ue is 3.6m. The visible u e is
nished in black and the ceiling plate is white. T he
support angles for securing the liner to the ceilin g are
not shown. Kit is supplied in a carton.

600mm from

roof

penetration

Note: The Davin 50 Internal Standard Flue
Kit complies with AS/NZS 2918:2001 as per
Applied Research Test Report 05/1185, dated
15 September 2005.

All res must be installed by a qualied
installer as per the manufacturer’s
instructions and AS/NZS2918:2001.

50

Pellet Fire Flue Kits

25mm

clearance

D

AC

E

1

4

3

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

This ue kit may be used in new and replacement
applications with the ue penetrating the wall
behind the re, running vertically up an outside
wall and penetrating the soft. The overall
height of the ue is 3.6m. All visible ue has a
galvanised nish, and can be powdercoated on
request. Kit is supplied in a carton.

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2.9 Hydraulic Installation

2.9.1 Open vase plant safety devices

According to standard UNI 10412-2 (2006) in force in Italy, systems with open expansion vases must
be tted with:

• Open expansion vase

• Safety pipe

• Loading pipe

• Circulator control thermostat (except for natural circulation systems)

• Circulation system (except for natural circulation systems)

• Acoustic alarm activation device

• Acoustic alarm

• Temperature indicator

• Pressure indicator

• Automatic thermal blocking switch (blocking thermostat)

2.9.2 Closed vase plant safety devices

According to standard UNI 10412-2 (2006) in force in Italy, systems with close expansion vases must
be tted with:

• Safety valve

• Circulator control thermostat

• Acoustic alarm activation thermostat

• Acoustic alarm

• Temperature indicator

• Pressure indicator

• Automatic thermal regulation switch

• Automatic thermal blocking switch (blocking thermostat)

• Circulation system

• Expansion system

• Safety dissipation system built into the generator with thermal discharge valve (automatic),

if the device is not tted with a self-adjusting temperature system.

Automatic loading domestic heating devices must be tted with a fuel blocking thermostat or with a
cooling circuit provided by the device’s manufacturer, activated by a thermal safety valve that guarantees
that the top temperature established by the standard is not exceeded. The connection between the feed
unit and the valve must be without any cut-offs. The pressure upstream of the cooling circuit must be
at least 1.5 bar.

2.9.3 Recommendations for installation

The hydraulic plant can be connected after positioning the thermostove and installing all the smoke
discharge pipes.

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First of all check that the relief valve ( 1 ), situated on the upper right hand side of the boiler (see Figure
24 and Figure 25) is open once the water has been lled as shown in the gure below.

Connect the boiler connectors correctly (see Figure 26) to the hydraulic plant, bringing the plant pressure
between 1.0 – 2.5 bar ( if it is an open tank plant and not a closed one, the setting in the menu reserved
for the authorised technician must be changed).

Now bleed the hydraulic plant from the valve tted on the boiler or from the valves tted onto the
radiators. This operation can also be carried out several times after the boiler has been started, since
the air bubbles will tend to go up to the top of the boiler when the water temperature starts increasing.

While the boiler is being bled, make sure that the electrical parts near the valve do not get wet!

If this should happen, do not light the boiler but proceed with drying the electronic mother board using
a hair dryer.

Hydraulic installation examples

Legend
RA : Radiators CI : Plant manifold
AL : Feed from water mains VM : Mixer valve
MI : Plant manifold ACS : Hot sanitary water
RI : Plant return T : Thermostat graduated up to 120°C
V1 : Outward valve M : Radial manometer scale 0 - 4 bar
V2 : Return vale SP : Plate exchanger
V : Ball valve RP : Pressure reducer

Figure 24. Figure 25.

Figure 26.

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2.9.4 Hydraulic plant Thermostove for heating

This diagram is given as an indication only. Installation must be carried out by a plumber.

2.10 Seismic Restraint

All installation scenarios for Amal require the use of hold-down anchors (one on each side).

Fixing to Concrete Floor:

• Minimum M8 expansion anchors (M10 recommended) or min M8 epoxy- set anchors.

• Approved Anchors: Expansion Anchors-Ramset Dynabolt and Trubolt, Hilti HAS.

• Epoxy-set Anchors – Ramset Epcon, Ramset Chemset and Hilti HVU.

2.11 Fixing to Timber Floor Framing

Minimum 14g x 60 screws (6.3mm diameter) or M10 X 90 coach-screws. These shall be xed a minimum
of 40mm into the centre-line of the existing oor joists. If screws cannot be installed directly into an
existing oor joist, solid blocking between joists (min size 90x45) shall be provided.

Figure 27.

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2.12 How to remove the side panels

SLACKEN THE THREE SCREWS

TO DISMANTLE THE PELLET

DOOR.

REMOVE THE SCREWS ON THE
TOP PLATE TO DISMANTLE THE

SIDES.

REMOVE THE SIDE PANELS.

Figure 28.

Figure 29.

Figure 30.

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2.13 Seismic Restraint Locations

SEISMIC RESTRAINT LOCATION

SEISMIC RESTRAINT LOCATION

Figure 31.

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3. Installation Data Sheet

Name of Owner:

________________________________

Address:

________________________________

________________________________

________________________________

________________________________

Phone:

________________________________

Name of Dealer:

________________________________

Address:

________________________________

________________________________

________________________________

________________________________

Phone:

________________________________

Model: __________________________

Serial Number: ____________________

Date of Purchase: __________

(dd/mm/yy)

Date of Installation: _________ (dd/mm/yy)

Magnehelic at Install: _______________

Installer’s Signature:

________________________________

Name of Installer:

________________________________

Address:

________________________________

________________________________

________________________________

________________________________

Phone:

________________________________

WARRANTY: If you have concerns with your unit please contact the dealer where you

purchased the stove.

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4. Maintenance Record

DATE WORK CARRIED OUT SIGNATURE