Hunter Stoves Stromstad, CVSVARFMBW, CVSSJUFM, CVSATTAFM, Atta Instructions For Installation/operation/maintenance/servicing

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STRÖMSTAD/ ÅTTA/ SJU MODELS

CVSVARFMBW/CVSATTAFM/CVSSJUFM

Instructions for:

Installation/Operating/Maintenance/Servicing

JINSTR/STA/STS/05 REV A 09/10/17

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CONTENTS INDEX:

WARRANTY………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
TECHINCAL SPECIFICATION………………………………………………………………………………. 3
IMPORTANT INFORMATION…………………………………………………………………………….. 4
SAFETY…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS…………………………………………………………………………………. 6
PRE INSTALLATION REQUIRMENTS………………………………………………………………….. 6/7
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………………………………………………. 7
CLEARANCES……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
REMOVE INTERNAL COMPONENTS………………………………………………………………….. 9
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE…………………………………………………………………………….. 10/11
COMMISSIONING AND HANDOVER…………………………………………………………………. 11/12
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS…………………………………………………………………………….. 13-15
MAINTENANCE & SERVICING………………………………………………………………………….. 15/16
TROUBLESHOOTING……………………………………………………………………………………….. 17/18
OPTIONAL EXTRAS…………………………………………………………………………………………. 19
SPARES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20/21
INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING CHECK LIST………………………………………………. 22
SERVICE RECORDS…………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
FULL WARRANTY INFORMATION…………………………………………………………………….. 24-25

HUNTER STOVES GROUP,
8 Emperor Way,
Exeter Business Park,
Exeter, Email: [e-mail]
Devon. EX1 3QS Website: http://www.hunterstoves.co.uk

WARRANTY
HUNTER STOVES GROUP OFFER A STANDARD 2-YEAR WARRANTY IF PURCHASED THROUGH A RECOGNISED DEALER. 1-YEAR

STATUTORY APPLIES IF PURCHASED THROUGH AN INTERNET COMPANY. WE ALSO OFFER AN EXTENDED 10-YEAR WARRANTY ON
NON-CONSUMABLE PARTS. PLEASE SEE THE WARRANTY SECTION AT WWW.HUNTERSTOVES.CO.UK OR ON PAGES 24-25 OF THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

THE WARRANTY WILL ONLY BE VALID IF THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED BY AN APPROPRIATELY QUALIFIED ENGINEER IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND TO THE APPROPRIATE BUILDING REGULATIONS AND/OR LOCAL BY-LAWS AND
SERVICED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF INSTALLATION.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE REGULARLY SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, USING ONLY HUNTER STOVES GROUP APPROVED COMPONENTS

FOR THE WARRANTY TO BE VALID.

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Technical Specification

For further information on ventilation please refer to Building Regulations Document J or your installer.

SMOKE CONTROL AREAS

This stove has been designed and assembled so that it may be used to burn wood logs in a Smoke Control Area.
Find out if you are in a Smoke Control Area by contacting your Local Authority.

The Stromstad, Atta and Sju are fitted with a permanent stop. Without the permanent stop in place the appliance is
not an exempt appliance and so may leave the householder liable for a fine up to £1000.

GENERAL

STRÖMSTAD
ATTA

SJU

Energy Efficiency Class
Nominal Heat Output

Wood

4.7kW

4.7kW

4.7kW

Energy Efficiency

104

104

104

Efficiency

Wood

78%

78%

78%

Mean CO (@13% O₂)

0.23%

0.23%

0.23%

Appliance Mass

125kg

115kg

105kg

Recommended Fuels

Wood

Seasoned Wood (less than 20% moisture content)

Log Length

250mm

250mm

250mm

FLUES

Mean Flue Gas Temperature

288°C

288˚C

288˚C

Flue Gas Mass Flow

3.9 g/s

3.9 g/s

3.9 g/s

Flue Outlet Size (Top or Rear Option)

127mm

127mm

127mm

VENTILATION

Traditionally Build Homes

- Where leakage is greater than

5m³/hour/m²

- Ventilation normally required =

550mm² per kW output over
5kw

NONE

NONE

NONE

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General Guidance

It is important that your stove is correctly installed
and operated as Hunter Stoves Group cannot accept
responsibility for any fault arising through incorrect
installation, use, maintenance or servicing.

These instructions cover the basic principles to
ensure satisfactory installation of the stove, although
detail may need slight modification to suit particular
local site conditions.

The installation must comply with current Building
Regulations, National and European Standards, Local
Authority Byelaws and other specifications or
regulations as they affect the installation of the
appliance.

The Building Regulations requirements may also be
met by adopting the relevant recommendations in
the current issues of British Standards BS 8303 and
BS EN 15287-1.

Only use approved fuels on this appliance.
Information about this can be found on Page 15.

This is a Domestic Appliance and must only be used in
accordance with these instructions. Do not place
articles that are affected by high temperatures on, or
near, this appliance. Do not place furniture or other
items within 1 metre of the front of this appliance.
See the note on material clearances on pages 8.

Fitting a stove in a room which also contains an
extractor fan and/or cooker hood should be avoided
where possible. If this is unavoidable, the suitability
of the space for fitting this appliance must be decided
at the discretion of a qualified installer, and a flue
draught interference test must be performed.

Do not obstruct the ventilation required for the safe
use of this appliance.

COMPETENT PERSONS SCHEME

Hunter Stoves Group recommend that this stove is
installed by a member of an accredited competent
persons scheme e.g. HETAS.

If the installer is not a member of a competent

person’s scheme, it is a legal requirement, in the UK,

to notify your Local Building Control Officer in
advance of any installation work starting.

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

This appliance is very heavy. 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.

MODIFICATION

No unauthorised modification of this appliance should
be carried out.

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. KEEP THESE

INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERANCE AND SERVICING.

THIS APPLIANCE WILL BECOME VERY HOT WHEN USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS,

HUNTER STOVES RECOMMEND THAT AN APPROVED GUARD IS USED TO PROTECT THE YOUNG, ELDERLY

OR INFIRM FROM HARM.

THE INSTALLER COMMISSIONING SHEET CAN BE FOUND ON THE BACK COVER. PLEASE ENSURE THAT IT IS

COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE.

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SAFETY

WARNING – This appliance will be hot when in

operation and due care should be taken. The supplied
operating tool or glove may be used to open the door
and operate the air controls.

AEROSOLS

Do not use an aerosol spray on or near the stove
when it is alight.

FIREGUARDS

Always use a fireguard in the presence of children, the
elderly or the infirm. The fireguard should be
manufactured in accordance with BS8423 – Fireguards
for use with solid fuel appliances.

DO NOT OVER-FIRE

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

FUME EMISSION

Properly installed, operated, this appliance will not
emit fumes. Occasional fumes from de-ashing and
refuelling may occur. Persistent fume emission must
not be tolerated.

This appliance should not be operated with the door
open.

If fume emission persist, then the following
immediate action should be taken: -

➢ Open doors and windows to ventilate the room.
➢ Let the fire go out, or eject and safely dispose of

fuel from the appliance.

➢ Check for flue/chimney blockage and clean if

required.

➢ Do not attempt to re-light the fire until the cause

of the fume emission has been identified and
corrected.

If necessary, seek expert advice.

ADVERSE WEATHER

In a small number of installations, occasional local
weather conditions (e.g. wind from a particular
direction) may cause downdraught in the flue and
cause the stove to emit fumes. In these
circumstances, the stove should not be used. A

professional flue installer will be able to advice on
solutions to this problem (e.g. anti-downdraught
cowl).

CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
Hunter Stoves recommend a Carbon Monoxide
Detector that conforms to the latest issue of BS EN
50292 is placed in the same room as the appliance.
The installation of such an alarm is not considered as
a substitute for regular maintenance or servicing or
the appliance and Flue system.

IN THE EVENT OF A CHIMNEY FIRE:

➢ Raise the alarm
➢ Call the Fire Brigade
➢ Close appliance air controls
➢ Move furniture, ornaments etc. away
➢ Place a fireguard in front of stove
➢ Check the chimney breast for signs of

excessive heat.

If the wall is becoming excessively hot, move furniture
away.
Ensure the Fire Brigade can gain access to your roof
space in order to check for fire spread.

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APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS

PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING:

Any existing chimney/flue system must be confirmed
as suitable for this appliance as defined in Building
Regulations Document J. It must be swept and
inspected, by a competent person (see notes), to
confirm that is structurally sound and free from cracks
and obstructions.

The diameter of the flue should not be less than
150mm and not more than 200mm. Flue should not
be less than 150mm and not more than 200mm. Do
not connect to systems that have large voids or
spaces. If any of these requirements are not met, the
chimney should be lined by a suitable method.

If the chimney is suspected of previously serving an
open fire it must be swept again, within a month of
regular use, to clear any soot that may have been
dislodged due to the variation in combustion levels
and higher flue gas temperature levels. The
chimney/flue system exit must comply with Building
Regulations Document J. The minimum height and
should terminate in accordance with Table 1.

CONNECTION TO THE CHIMNEY

An existing fireplace opening can be bricked up or
sealed with a register plate. A short length of flue
pipe of minimum 150mm internal diameter may then
be used to connect the stove to the chimney. This
flue pipe should be made of 316 grade stainless steel
or vitreous enamelled steel, nominal thickness

1.2mm. Ensure that the pipe end is no closer than
76mm to the chimney walls. The length of any
horizontal run of flue pipe must not exceed 150mm.
It is essential that all connections between the stove
and chimney-flue are sealed and made airtight.

Make provision to access the chimney/flue system for
cleaning and the removal of debris. If there is no
existing chimney then either a prefabricated block
chimney in accordance with Building Regulations
Approved Document J, or a twin-walled insulated
stainless-steel flue to BS4543 can be used. These
chimneys must be fitted in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions and Building Regulations.

New masonry and flue block chimneys must meet the
requirements of Building Regulations Document J. Any
connecting flue pipe systems must also meet these
regulations.

Please check the suitability of the fireplace and/or
surround for use with this appliance before installing
it. If you have any doubts about the suitability of your
chimney, consult your local Dealer/Stockist or
Installation Engineer. Both the chimney and flue pipe
must be accessible for cleaning and if ANY part of the
chimney cannot be reached through the stove (with
baffle removed), a soot door must be fitted in a
suitable position.

FLUE OUTLET POSITIONS (DOCUMENT J):

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Position on Roof

Clearances to flue exit

A

At or within
600mm of the ridge

At least 600mm
above the ridge

B

Elsewhere on a roof
(Pitched or Flat)

At least 2.3 M horizontally
from the nearest point on the
weather surface and:
a) At least 1.0 M above the
highest point of intersection
between the chimney and
weather surface; or
b)at least as high as the ridge

C

Below (on a pitched
roof) or within 2.3 M
horizontally to an
opening window or
dormer

At least 1.0 M above the top
of the opening

D

Within 2.3 M of an
adjoining or
adjacent building,
whether or not
beyond the
boundary

At least 600mm above any
part of the adjacent building
within 2.3 M

A full copy of Document J can be found here:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_P
DF_ADJ_2010.pdf

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Hunter Stoves Group requests that before installation
and/or use of this appliance that you read these
instructions carefully to ensure that all the relevant
requirements are fully understood.

These instructions cover the basic principles to ensure
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, European and National Standards
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 6461 and BS 7566 as an alternative means to
achieve an equivalent level of performance to that
obtained following the guidance given in Approved
Document J.

Your local Building Control Officer can advise you
regarding the interpretation of the Regulations should
there be any questions.
This appliance must be installed by a Registered
Installer (see Competent Persons Scheme) or
approved by your local Building Control Officer.

All works undertaken must be carried out with due
care and attention to meet the requirements of the
Health & Safety code of practice and any other
legislation that may have been introduced since the
publication of these instructions.

Competent Persons Scheme

Members of the following schemes may self-certify
the installation of this stove. If the installer is not a
member of one of these schemes, your local Building
Control Department must approve the installation.

Scheme

Web address

Telephone

APHC (Association of
Plumbing and Heating
Contractors
(Certification) Limited

www.aphc.co.uk

02476 470 626

Building Engineering
Services Competence
Accreditation (BESCA
Limited)

www.hvca.org.uk /
www.besca.org.uk

0800 652 5533

HETAS Ltd (Heating
Equipment Testing
and Approval Scheme)

www.hetas.co.uk

01462 634721
NAPIT Registration Ltd

www.napit.org.uk

0870 444 1392

NICEIC Group Ltd

www.niceic.org.uk

0800 013 0900

Air Supply

The room or space containing this appliance does not
need a permanent, unobstructed air opening.

If a draught stabiliser is fitted, the air opening should
be at least 1410mm².

Due consideration should be given to air requirements
for any other appliance in the same room or space.

Any air opening must be kept clear from blockage or
obstruction.

Hearth/ Material Clearances

Hearth constructions must comply with the current
building regulations.

Your stove must be installed on a floor with adequate
load-bearing capacity, otherwise suitable measures
should be taken.

If the existing construction does not meet this pre­requisite, suitable measures (e.g. load distributing
plate).

Care should be taken to level the stove using the
adjusting screws in the feet.

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Material Clearances

Minimum Distances to
Combustible Material

All

Behind the stove

15mm (Behind

heat shield)

At the side of the stove

180mm (If side

wall protrudes in

front of stove

In front of the stove

900mm

Note: combustible material refers to any material that
will degrade when subjected to heat e.g. plaster.

No combustible material must be stored underneath
the stove.

FIREPLACE RECESS ALL

Plan view:

Side view:

The stove can be recessed in a suitable sized fireplace
but a permanent free air gap of at least 150mm on
top and 50mm at the sides (although we recommend
150mm for the sides and 50mm at the back of the
stove to obtain maximum heat output and for access
to the rear of the stove.)
The hearth should extend at least 300 mm from the

front of the stove. The stove should stand wholly
above a solid, non-combustible hearth, at least 125
mm thick (this may include the thickness of a solid
floor and a non-combustible decorative hearth).

FREE-STANDING BOTH

Plan view:

Side view:

If the stove is not to stand in a recess, it may stand
wholly above a hearth made of non-combustible
board / sheet material or tiles, at least 10mm thick.
The hearth should extend at least 150 mm from the
sides and rear of the stove, and at least 300 mm from
the front of the stove.

All walls shown in the above diagrams are non­combustible unless otherwise indicated. All non­combustible walls closer than 300mm to the stove
should be at least 75mm thick.

Note: To achieve the specified distances to
combustible materials, twin-wall insulated flue pipe
must be used, starting no higher than 105mm above
the stove.

Change in level to
mark safe perimeter

300 mm

50 mm

500 mm
from
jamb

150 mm

Combustible
material

125mm

Non
Combustible
150mm

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Removing Internal Components

1. Open the door as detailed in the ‘Operating

Instructions’ section.

2. Remove the ash pan by simply pulling it out by its

handle.

3. Remove the grate by lifting it out. It may be

necessary insert your hand into the ash pan slot and
push the grate upwards beforehand.

4. Remove the side plates by lifting them up.

5. Remove the baffle brick by lifting it up, sliding it to

the right and then lowering it into the firebox.

4. Remove the two side bricks by lifting them up and

then swinging them into the centre of the stove
before removing.

5. Remove the two rear bricks, noting their positions

and orientation. The upper rear brick is completely
free will lift out, but the lower rear brick will need
tilting forwards before removal.

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Installation Requirements

DIRECT AIR ADAPTOR

If fitting the direct air adaptor kit, read the
instructions supplied with the kit before proceeding.
Please note that Direct Air is not available on the
Strömstad Sju model.

FUEL STORAGE

Please note that the following DOES NOT apply to
the Atta and Sju models.

Fuel may be stored in the log recess underneath the
stove. The logs should be stacked in such a way that
they do not touch the heat shield at the top of the
recess.

Installation Procedure

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Note: If installing the direct air kit, follow the
instructions supplied with the kit before proceeding.

TOP FLUE INSTALLATION

1. If installing against a combustible wall, fit the

heat shield to the rear of the stove using the
supplied fixings.

2. Offer the stove into position.

3. Connect the flue, ensuring all joints are

sound.

REAR FLUE INSTALLATION

4. Remove the top plate by simply lifting it off.

5. Remove the two back panel retention screws.

6. Lift the back panel to remove it.

7. Swap the flue collar and blanking plate

around. To do this you may need to open the

stove door, as detailed in the ‘Operating
Instructions’ section.

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8. Remove the upper blanking plates from the

inside and outside of the back panel.

9. Refit the back panel and retention screws.

10. Fit the upper flue infill to the top plate using

the supplied fixings.

11. Refit the top plate

12. Offer the stove into position.

13. Connect the flue, ensuring all joints are

sound.

COMMISSIONING & HANDOVER

APPLIANCE CHECK
Please check that all components are correctly

assembled and working correctly.

Ensure the Air Controls are working correctly.
Hunter Stoves Group recommend that you carry out a
smoke draw test to check the soundness of the
chimney/flue system and seals:

Place a Smoke Pellet in the centre of the Grate,
ensure that all of the Air Controls are fully open and
close the Door.

The smoke should now be drawn up the chimney and
you should be able to see it exit from the
chimney/flue terminal.

We recommend that you do this test with all of the
windows and doors, to the room where the appliance
is fitted, closed.

If there any adjoining room(s) that have an Extractor
Fan fitted, open the adjoining door to ensure that the
chimney/flue system is not compromised when the
fan is operating. If there is a ceiling fan fitted in the
room please operate it and ensure that it does not
affect the operation of the chimney/flue system.

If any of these tests fail, please re-check the
suitability of the chimney/flue system together with
the ventilation.

A small fire can now be lit and allow the appliance to
heat up slowly ensuring that no products of
combustion enter into the room.

Carry out a spillage test using a smoke match around
the door opening.

If there is excessive spillage please allow the appliance
to cool and then re-check the chimney/flue system
and ventilation.

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Do not run the stove at full output for at least 24
hours.

On completion of the commissioning:

Upon completion, allow a suitable period of time for
any fire cement and mortar to dry out. Do not run the
stove at full output for at least 24 hours.
Please instruct the user on the safe operation of this
appliance, how the controls work and basic
maintenance requirements.

Ensure that the operating instructions and appliance
tools are left with the customer and the check lists
have been filled out correctly.

Please advise the customer on the correct use of the
appliance with the fuels likely to be used on the stove
and warn them to use only the recommended fuels
for the stove.

Advise the user on what to do should smoke or fumes
be emitted from the stove.

The user should be warned to use a fireguard to BS
6539 in the presence of children, aged and/or infirm
persons.

Hunter Stoves Group also recommend that a CO alarm
is fitted into the room where the appliance is located.

FLUE DRAUGHT

If the draught exceeds the recommended maximum, a
draught stabiliser must be fitted so that the rate of
burning can be controlled and to prevent over firing.
If the reading is less than the recommended
minimum then the performance of the appliance will
be compromised. The flue draught should be checked
under fire at high output with windows and doors
closed. To take the reading remove one of the coach
bolts in the flue collar and put the probe in the hole.

Minimum Draught – 1.2mm Water Gauge
Maximum Draught – 2.5mm Water Gauge

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).

In England appliances are exempted by publication on a list
by the Secretary of State in accordance with changes made
to sections 20 and 21 of the Clean Air Act 1993 by section
15 of the Deregulation Act 2015.

Similarly, in Scotland appliances are exempted by
publication on a list by Scottish Ministers under section 50
of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

In Northern Ireland appliances are exempted by publication
on a list by the Department of Agriculture, Environment
and Rural Affairs under Section 16 of the Environmental
Better Regulation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016.

In Wales appliances are exempted by regulations made by
Welsh Ministers.

Further information on the requirements of the Clean Air
Act can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/smoke-control-

area-rules

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.

The Stromstad, Atta and Sju have been recommended as
suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning wood
logs.

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.

Dampers left open

Operation with the air controls or appliance dampers open
can cause excess smoke. The appliance must not be
operated with air controls, appliance dampers or door left
open except as directed in the instructions.

The Stromstad, Atta, Sju has been fitted with a stop to
prevent the secondary air valve from completely
closing. If the stove is installed in a Smoke Control

Area, THIS STOP MUST NOT BE REMOVED. If the stop
is removed the appliance is NO LONGER EXEMPT FOR
USE IN SMOKE CONTROL AREAS. Doing so may leave
the householder liable for a FINE OF UP TO £1000.

Smoke Control Stop Removal

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The following procedure should only be carried out if
the stove is NOT installed in a smoke control area.

Operating Instructions

Read the ‘General Guidance’ Section at the start of

these instructions before operating your stove for the
first time.

Allow sufficient clearance between the stove and
pictures, plasma screen televisions or ornaments etc.,
as these could be damaged and could potentially
create a fire hazard (For more information read the
‘Material Clearance’ section of these installation
instructions).

WARNING – This appliance will be hot when in
operation and due care should be taken. The
supplied operating tool or gloves may be used to
open the door and operate the air controls.

PLEASE NOTE

Your Building Insurance Company may require you to
inform them of this new installation and that the work
has been carried out correctly. Please check your
policy to ensure that it is still valid when this
installation is complete.

USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

We recommend that the appliance is left for 24 hours
after installation to allow the fire cement, fixing glues,
etc. to cure.

With the painted finish, we recommend that you have
two or three small fires before you operate your stove
to its maximum heat output. This is to allow the paint
to cure in steadily and to give a long service life of the
paint finish.

During this curing in process you may notice an
unpleasant smell. It is non-toxic, but for your comfort
we would suggest that during this period you leave all
doors and windows open.

AEROSOLS

Do not use an aerosol spray on or near the stove
when it is alight.

Air Controls

This stove has been designed to burn far more
efficiently than a traditional stove, with the obvious
notable feature of clean glass.

However, for this product to work properly it must be
used correctly. It is essential that the stove has an
adequate air supply for combustion and ventilation.

Primary Air Control

Regulates air flow directly into the firebed. This is
used when lighting from cold or when reviving a fire
that has nearly burnt out. Slide to the right to open
and to the left to close. IMPORTANT – The primary
air control must be closed once the fire is established.

Secondary Air Control

Regulates the flow of air downwards into the
combustion chamber via the airwash (airflow over the
inside of the glass) and the tertiary air intlet (air inlet
holes in the back of the firebox). Slide to the right to
pen and to the left to close. This control is used to

regulate the burn rate and therefore heat output of
the stove.

Warning! – This Appliance will be hot when in
operation and due care should be taken.

We advise that suitable gloves are used when
operating the air control, and when opening the door.

To operate the air controls, insert the end of the
operating handle into either of the sockets as shown
and slide to the left or right.

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OPENING THE STOVE DOOR

If the stove is hot, please ensure that you wear the
supplied gloves when opening the door.

To open the stove door, insert the end of the
operating handle into the socket located on the right­hand side of the slats above the glass as shown.

Lift the handle upwards to release the locking
mechanism and swing the door open, ensuring to
keep the handle lifted.

The door is fitted with a safety spring that will pull the
door closed when it is not being held open.

When closing the door, lift the handle upwards once
again until the hooks on the door have cleared the
rollers on the stove body and then push the handle

downwards to re-engage the locking mechanism and
seal the door.

Lighting the Stove

Open both air controls fully and light one or two
firelighters placed centrally on the bottom grate,
allowing the flames to become established before
placing several pieces of small dry kindling in a criss­cross fashion above the firelighters, taking care not to
smother the fire.

Close the stove door. Once the kindling is well alight
open the door and build the fire by gradually adding
slightly larger pieces of wood, closing the door
afterwards.

Once the fire is established close the Primary Air
Control (slide to the left) and add more fuel as

necessary. The Secondary Air control can now be
used to regulate the burn rate of the stove.

Should the fire fail to light correctly open the door
and use a poker to spread the fuel across the grate.
Close the door and allow the fuel and stove to cool
before attempting to relight the fire.

N.B. Leaving the air controls in the closed position,
adding too much fuel or using wood that is wet or too
large will prevent the fire from establishing correctly
and may result in smoke emission from the stove.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Once the fire is established the Primary Air Control
should be fully closed and the Secondary Air Control
adjusted to a setting of approximately 40 -50% open.
This setting should allow the nominal output and
efficiency to be achieved.

Avoid running the stove on very low air settings as
this could result in a reduction in efficiency and
increase emissions into the atmosphere.

REFUELLING

Add new fuel to the fire and open the secondary
control fully for approximately 3-5 minutes to allow
flames to fully establish on the new fuel before fully
closing the control to the low output setting again.

Avoid refueling on to a low fire bed as this may cause
excessive smoke emission. Ensure there are sufficient
embers to ignite the new fuel load rapidly.
Alternatively add some more kindling before adding
larger pieces of firewood or smokeless fuel. Do not
add fuel above the level of the tertiary air inlet at the
back of the stove. Exceeding this amount can result in
the production of excessive smoke.

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DE-ASHING

From time to time it will be necessary to remove
excess ash from the firebox. This can be done by
sweeping the grate with a brush and then removing
the ash pan and discarding the ash.

REDUCED COMBUSTION

In order to shut down the stove, close the primary
control, then close the secondary air by moving to the
left. If the controls are left in this position, the fire will be
starved of air and will die down.

If you want to revive the fire it is recommended that
the primary air control is open first, and then operate
the secondary air control. Warning! - The stove will
remain hot for a considerable time after the fire has
been extinguished.

Recommended Fuels

Hunter Stoves Group recommend that only wood logs
with a moisture content of less than 20% and
anthracite or a manufactured briquette smokeless
fuel which is suitable for closed door appliances are
used on this appliance. Burning wet or unseasoned
wood will create excess smoke emissions, tar deposits
in the stove and chimney and will not produce a
satisfactory heat output.

Maximum Log Length: 250mm
Only authorised fuels may be used in UK smoke

control areas.

A list of authorised fuels can be found at

http://uksmokecontrolareas.co.uk/fuels.php

WARNING - DO NOT BURN BITUMINOUS COAL,
PETRO-COKE, OTHER PETROLEUM BASED FUELS OR
TREATED WOOD SUCH AS PALLETS AS THIS WILL
INVALIDATE THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. HOUSEHOLD
WASTE MUST NOT BE BURNT ON THIS APPLIANCE.

A list of approved fuels can be found at:-

HETAS Ltd – Telephone [phone] –

http://hetas.co.uk/public/hetas_guide.html

Solid Fuel Association – Telephone [phone] –

www.solidfuel.co.uk

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

WARNING!

NO unauthorised modification of this appliance
should be carried out.

IMPORTANT!

In order to ensure continued compliance with current
Building Regulations and Local Authority Byelaws, this
appliance requires regular maintenance by a
competent person. N.B. Refer to the ‘Removing
Internal Components’ section of the installation
instructions for details on how to remove each
component.

PERIODS OF PROLONGED NON-USE

If the stove is to be left unused for a prolonged
period, 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. If the appliance has been unused
for a long period, such as during the spring and
summer months, a competent person should check
the chimney for potential obstructions before lighting
the stove i.e. get the chimney swept before the start

of the heating season?

BAFFLE

This should be removed and cleaned at least once a
month to prevent any build-up of soot or fly ash that
could lead to blocked flue ways and dangerous fume
emission. If the baffle is removed the chimney/flue
way can be swept through the appliance.

STOVE BODY

Painted Finish - The stove is finished with a heat

resistant paint and this can be cleaned with a dry soft
brush or dry microfibre cloth. Do not clean whilst the
stove is hot. At no point should any water or other
cleaning products be used on the stove. The finish
can be renovated with Hunter Stoves paint.

GLASS PANEL

Clean the glass panel when cool with a propriety glass
cleaner. Highly abrasive substances should be
avoided as these can scratch the glass and make
subsequent cleaning more difficult. 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. Please check periodically
that the glass clips and screws have not become

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loose. They should only be finger tight to allow for
the expansion and contraction of the glass.

FIREBRICKS

In normal use, these can last for many years. It is
possible however, to crack them if logs are continually
jammed against them or if they are frequently struck
with a poker. Check periodically for seriously cracked
bricks, which can be replaced with new, available
from your dealer or our spares website

www.hunterstoves.co.uk.

DOOR CATCH

Door Hooks – Over time the rope seal in the door will
become compressed. It may therefore be necessary to
adjust the door hooks to maintain the door seal. To
adjust the hooks, slacken the two set screws and
adjust the position of the hooks as necessary before
retightening the screws.

ROPE

Check the rope around the door. If rope is becoming
detached, use rope glue to reattach it. If the rope is in
a poor condition, a replacement rope kit may be
ordered from the Hunter Stoves Group spares range.

CHIMNEY AND FLUE WAYS

It is important that the chimney, flue ways and any
connecting flue pipe are swept regularly. This means
at least once a year for smokeless fuels and at least
twice a year for wood and other fuels. The baffle will
need to be removed from its supports in order to
sweep the chimney (see assembly instructions). Only
wire-centred sweeps’ brushes fitted with a guide
wheel should be used. If it is not possible to sweep all
parts of the chimney through the appliance, ensure
there is adequate access to cleaning doors. 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.

ANNUAL SERVICE

Hunter Stoves Group recommend that this appliance
is serviced annually, preferably prior to the start of
the heating season, thus avoiding any delay in

receiving replacement components, should you need
them. If you feel unable to undertake this task,
Hunter Stoves recommend that you contact the
installation engineer for advice.

Remove all the internal components:

Static Grate, Ashpan, Side Plates and Baffle. Clean
gently with a wire brush and inspect them for
damage.

Sweep the chimney/flue system if necessary.

Clean down the internal surfaces of the appliance
using a scraper or wire brush.

Inspect these surfaces for damage/corrosion.
If corrosion or damage is found we advise that you
consult with your installer about rectification/repair.
Brush out or vacuum the inside of the appliance and
re-fit the internal components.

Inspect the Glass and clean with a non-abrasive
cleaner if required.

Painted Finish - Brush down the outer surface with a
dry soft brush or dry microfibre cloth only and touch
up the paint if necessary.

Burn the appliance at a low rate, after maintenance,
to allow any new seals, paint or glue cure properly.
The appliance may emit unpleasant odours during this
process, please ensure the room is well ventilated.
The paint can be ordered through our website

www.hunterstoves.co.uk.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

ISSUE

CAUSE

RESOLUTION

OPERATION

Problem starting the fire and
keeping it burning
Low flue draught

Speak to your installer

Wood with moisture content over 20%

Ensure use of dry seasoned wood
with less than 20% moisture content

Unable to control fire

High flue draught

Speak to your installer

Short burn time

Wood with moisture content over 20%.
Insufficient amount of fuel – refer to page 15
(Notes on Woodburning)

Ensure use of dry seasoned wood
with less than 20% moisture content

Over firing
High flue draught

Speak to your installer

Air controls left fully open

Close air control to reduce output

Low heat output

Low flue draught

Speak to your installer with advice on
a suitable flue system.

Wet wood (over 20% moisture content)

Ensure use of dry seasoned wood
with less than 20% moisture content

Excessive fuel consumption

High flue draught

Speak to your installer

Over dry wood

Do not use constructional timber of
pallet wood

SMOKE PROBLEMS

Smoke and small flames

Wood with moisture content over 20%

Ensure use of dry seasoned wood
with less than 20% moisture content

Excessive smoke into room
when appliance door is opened
Low flue draught

Speak to your installer

Incorrect additional ventilation air in to the
building

Speak to your installer

Continuous smoke spillage into
the room when stove is in use

Blocked flue

Open all doors and windows to
ventilate the room. Allow the fire to
go out. Check flue for blockage. Do
not re-use until the problem has been
identified. If in doubt speak to your
installer.

ADVERSE

WEATHER

Windy days causing spillage into
the room

Down draught in flue caused by air
turbulence due to nearby buildings or trees.

Weather conditions combined with
the flue terminal position can have an
effect on the stoves performance.
Speak to your installer.

Calm days causing spillage into
the room

Over size flue giving poor flue draught

Weather conditions combined with
the flue terminal position can have an
effect on the stoves performance.
Speak to your installer.

Damp/Rainy days lighting and
burning problems

Flue temperature low or rain water inside
flue.

Use good quality wood to start and
maintain the fire, speak to your
installer to fit a rain cowl.

Wind noise

High flue draught

Speak to your installer.

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ISSUE

CAUSE

RESOLUTION

THE APPLIANCE

Creosote build-up in chimney

Wood with moisture content over 20%

Use dry seasoned wood (less than
20% moisture content). Operate
at a high temperature for short
periods each time the appliance is
used to avoid large build-ups of
tars and creosotes.

Tar coming from flue joints

Appliance operated at continuous low
temperatures

Operate at a high temperature for
short periods each time the
appliance is used to avoid large
build-ups of tars and creosotes.
See user instructions for correct
use of air control

Using poor quality wood

Use dry seasoned wood (less than
20% moisture content).

Dirty firebricks/glass

Wood with moisture content over 20%

Use dry seasoned wood (less than
20% moisture content).

Glass blackening

Using poor quality wood

Use dry seasoned wood (less than
20% moisture content).

Low flue draught

Speak to your installer.

Incorrect use of air control

See user instructions for correct
use of air control

Appliance operated at low
temperatures continuously

Operate at high output for short
periods. See instructions for
correct use of air control.

FLUES

Flue systems have two main functions:

1) To remove the smoke, fumes and combustion gasses from the building safely and efficiently

2) To provide a sufficient amount of flue draught (suction) in the appliance to ensure the fire keeps

burning correctly.

The flue draught is caused by rising hot gases when the appliance is burning.

If any flue issues persist then speak to your installer before continuing to use the stove.

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS

These can be purchased through our website www.hunterstoves.co.uk .

GLASS CLEANER (150MM AEROSOL) – SCPGC

FIRE CEMENT (500GM) – SCPFC500

ROPE GLUE (25ML) – SCPGLUE25ML

GAUNTLET GLOVES (PAIR) – SCPGNTGLV

TOUCH UP PAINT WITH BRUSH (236ML) – SCPPB

SPRAY PAINT (400ML) – 40.011400

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Spares Information

Door (All)

AIR VALVE SPARES

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BODY ASSEMBLY SPARES

ALL

OPERATING HANDLE

INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

PURCHASE INFORMATION

Dealer/Retailer Name

Address

Telephone Number

Email

Date Purchased

INSTALLER INFORMATION

Installer Name

Address

Telephone Number

Email

APPLIANCE INFORMATION

Date Installed

Appliance Stock Code

Appliance Description

Serial Number

COMMISSIONING CHECK (Complete & Sign)

YES

NO

Does the chimney/flue system meet the appropriate standard?

Has the chimney/flue system been swept and passed the soundness test?

Has this appliance passed the flue draught test?

Please write down the flue draught reading:
Has this appliance passed the smoke test?

Has this appliance passed the spillage test?

Have you explained how to operate the appliance and explained the controls?

Signature:

Print Name:

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SERVICE RECORDS

1st Service

Date of Service

Date of next Service

Servicing Company/
Engineer

Signature
3rd Service

Date of Service

Date of next Service

Servicing Company/
Engineer

Signature
5th Service

Date of Service

Date of next Service

Servicing Company/
Engineer

Signature
7th Service

Date of Service

Date of next Service

Servicing Company/
Engineer

Signature
9th Service

Date of Service

Date of next Service

Servicing Company/
Engineer

Signature
2nd Service

Date of Service

Date of next Service

Servicing Company/
Engineer

Signature
4th Service

Date of Service

Date of next Service

Servicing Company/
Engineer

Signature
6th Service

Date of Service

Date of next Service

Servicing Company/
Engineer

Signature
8th Service

Date of Service

Date of next Service

Servicing Company/
Engineer

Signature
10th Service

Date of Service

Date of next Service

Servicing Company/
Engineer

Signature

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Hunter Stoves Group Ltd Extended 5 and 10 Year Warranty

2-year standard warranty

Any appliance bought through the showroom of an authorised Hunter Stoves Group dealership will automatically be
covered by our standard 2-year conditional guarantee.

However, this standard 2-year warranty can be extended to a 5 year or 10 year conditional warranty dependent on
the model type (5 years- Boiler models, 10 years- Room heater and Gas models).

To qualify for this extended warranty option you need to:

1. Register your purchase by completing online at https://hunterstovesuk.azurewebsites.net/ProductRegistration

2. Retain your proof of purchase.

Warranty conditions

For the Standard 2 years or extended 5/10 year warranty to be valid and to remain in force throughout the warranty
period the following must have been carried out:

1. The appliance must have been installed by an appropriately qualified engineer (HETAS or Gas-Safe in the UK)

in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance of any relevant national or
local building regulations.

2. The appliance will need to be registered within two months of purchase and the commissioning and

installation documentation completed (these need to be kept by the end user).

3. The appliance must be serviced within 12 months of the installation date for the second year of the standard

warranty to be valid, and within every 12-month anniversary thereafter to maintain the validity and
coverage of any extended warranty. For this purpose, the installation and user instructions, supplied with
the appliance, makes a provision for receipts and annual services to be recorded. This is needed in the event
of a claim during the warranty period.

4. Only genuine Hunter Stoves spare parts or consumables can be used in the servicing and maintenance of the

appliance during any standard or extended warranty period. These can be sourced from your authorised
supplier directly or through our website spares portal. www.hunterstoves.co.uk/spares.

5. Any problems or issues giving rise to any claim under the standard or extended warranty must be

submitted to the authorised Hunter Stoves Group retailer from whom you originally purchased the
appliance. Hunter Stoves Group will then offer appropriate support and help through your original
authorised supplier to solve any issues.

6. The standard or extended warranty option is not transferable. It is solely for the benefit of the original

purchaser of the appliance. For this purpose, please retain the proof of purchase.

Warranty exclusions

No warranty period is extended to naturally-wearing replaceable consumables and spare parts within the appliance.
Such parts include, but are not limited to:

For Solid Fuel Stoves:

Glass and rope/ceramic seals
Door handle assembly
Fire bricks
Baffles/Throat plates
Log retainers, grate supports & catch bars
Grate parts
Ash-pans
Clip-in Boilers

For Gas Stoves:

Gas pilot assemblies
Thermocouples and Oxy pilots
Ceramic log & coal 'fuel -effects'

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For both Solid Fuel and Gas Stoves:

The paint or surface covering of the appliance:

1. Damage to the paint surface caused by the appliance being stored in a damp and cold environment is not

covered on the warranty.

2. In the course of the initial firings of the appliance the paint or enamel surface may change colour. This is

considered to be normal and as such is therefore not covered by the warranty.

3. Damaged caused by over firing, resulting in cracking, bubbling or discolouration to the paint or enamelled

surface finish is not covered by the warranty.

Warranty limitations

1. Damage to the appliance due to specific local conditions caused by draft or chimney defects.

2. Damage resulting from installation and use where installation is not in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions or local building and/or safety regulations.

3. Damage or premature wear caused by burning inappropriate fuels such as Bituminous coal, “Petro-Coke” or

any other Petroleum based coals. Please visit the HETAS website, www.hetas.co.uk, for a full list of approved
fuels which are covered by the warranty. Fuels outside of this list are not covered by the warranty.

4. Damage caused by burning material with high creosote content or any other painted/treated timber.

5. Consequential loss to associated non-Hunter Stoves Group products is not covered under the warranty.

6. Consequential loss relating to decorations, soft furnishings or other household assets is not covered under

the warranty.

7. Cost associated with the removal and re-installation of an appliance subject to a warranty claim.

Hunter Stoves Group total liability will only extend to the total purchase price paid for the goods in any warranty
claim. Hunter Stoves Group reserve the right to replace, repair or refund to value of goods purchased.

ANY HUNTERS STOVES GROUP PRODUCT PURCHASED VIA AN INTERNET SUPPLIER, OR THROUGH AN
UNAUTHORISED STOCKIST WILL ONLY BE SUPPORTED BY THE STATUTORY, 12 MONTH GUARANTEE AND WILL NOT
QUALIFY FOR ANY EXTENDED 5 OR 10 YEAR WARRANTY.

The Hunter Stoves Group extended warranty option does not affect your statutory rights.

This revised standard or extended 5 or 10-year warranty option comes into effect on 1st September 2015 and will
apply to all appliances sold from that date.

This standard/extended warranty applies to purchases of Hunter Stoves within the United Kingdom and the Republic
of Ireland. Purchases in all other countries are subject to the warranty conditions specified by the distributer in those
markets.

Hunter Stoves Ltd, 8 Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3QS
www.hunterstoves.co.uk Email: [e-mail]

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Further Information

For extra guidance on using your stove, please visit our YouTube channel by searching ‘Hunter Stoves
Group’ or see the helpful hints section of our website; www.hunterstoves.co.uk.

This appliance is suitable for intermittent burning.

This appliance should not be used in a shared flue.

All genuine Hunter Group spares can be purchased through our website www.hunterstoves.co.uk/spares
or through your authorised dealer.

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