Oak Stoves ZETA10L, ZETA10P, ZETA10C Installation Manual

The Zeta 10 Series

ZETA10L, ZETA10P, ZETA10C

Manual

Operation & Installation

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IMPORTANT

READ BEFORE USE

We use Stove Bright® High Temperature Paint on all of our stoves and it is important that the paint

is cured properly during the rst burn of the stove. This is done to ensure the paint nish will be able
to withstand the high temperatures needed. Curing is done by following the instructions below. If this
process is not done properly during the rst burn of your stove, you may experience issues with the
paint peeling over time, especially when the stove is operated at a high heat.

Set / Cure the paint

For wood burning, follow these guidelines:

1. Build a small kindling re to start. The kindling re should be kept burning for 10 to 15
minutes.

2. Add fuel to build a medium size re to bring the stove surface temperature to about 450°F.

3. The medium size re should be kept burning for about 60 minutes.

4. For the nal stage of curing, add fuel to this re to make it a very hot re (surface temperature
above 600°F) and keep it at this level for about 60 minutes.

Once this initial process has been completed, the paint will be properly cured and you can operate
your stove normally according to the instructions provided in this manual. If any peeling of the paint
occurs on your stove this will only be as a result of improper curing or misuse of the stove such as
over fuelling or running the stove too hot. Therefore any peeling is not covered by your warranty.

NOTE: During the nal higher temperature burn phase there may be some visible smoke near the
stove surface. There may also be an unpleasant odour. To mitigate this effect, ventilate the room
with open windows and doors to provide airow.

HEALTH WARNING: The smoke from the curing process displaces oxygen. Small children, the
elderly and persons with existing breathing problems should vacate the area during the hot burn to
avoid the discomfort of lost oxygen. The smoke is primarily Carbon Dioxide, and therefore non-toxic
but uncomfortable.

Trouble Shooting: Paint Curing

Take care to build slowly to the medium temperature re. Building a hot re immediately will “shock”
the paint and cause it to release from the surface. The only remedy to this problem is to remove the
paint, prepare the surface for repainting, and repaint. To avoid problems during the curing process,

do not touch the surface with anything until the paint is fully cured.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an Oak Stove, we know that our stove will provide your home with many years of heat and
good service. We assure you that you have purchased a quality product that has been built to last, designed and
manufactured in the UK with an Eco-Cleanburn system to ensure a clean and efcient performance.

Please read the operation and installation guide carefully before commencing the installation and remember to keep this

manual safe for future reference.

Contents

EC Declaration Of Conformity 4
Technical Information 5

Operating Instructions

Recommended Fuels 6

Setting The Air Control Management 7
Lighting The Stove 8
Operating The Stove With The Door Open 9
Controlling The Stove 9
Refuelling 9
Cleaning & Maintenance 10

Ash Clearance 10
Throat, Bafe Plate & Flueway Cleaning 10
Removing The Primary Air Knob 10

Chimney Sweeping 11

Combustion Air Supply 11

Seasonal Use 11

Troubleshooting 12
Placement & Fixing Advice 13

Installation Instructions

Health & Safety Precautions 15
Chimney 15
Hearth & Fire Surround 15
Flue Connection 16
Connecting The Flue 16
Permanent Air Vent 16
On Delivery Of The Stove 16
After Installation 16
Zeta 10 Dimensions 17
Zeta 10 Parts List 18

Maintenance 19
Warranty & Guarantee 21

WARNING!

The appliance will
become very hot.

During operation, the entire stove
unit becomes very hot and will cause
burn injuries if touched. Heat is also
radiated from the stove, especially
the glass, and high temperatures
will be emitted. Always take care
when near the re and that there
are no ammable materials closer

than the recommended distance

specied.

NOTE:

Ensure you report the installation
of your stove to your local
authority.

The owner of the property is

personally responsible for ensuring

compliance with all mandatory
safety requirements and that the

installation is carried out by an
approved and qualied installer.

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EC Declaration Of Conformity

MANUFACTURER

Name Oak Stoves

Address 11 Village Farm Industrial Estate

Village Farm Road, Pyle
West Glamorgan, CF33 6BL

Telephone [phone]

Place Of Manufacture West Glamorgan, South Wales, United Kingdom

PRODUCT

Product Type Multi-Fuel Stoves red by solid fuel

Series Zeta 10 Series (Log Store Pedestal, Compact)

Model Numbers

MODEL ZETA10L ZETA10P ZETA10C

NAME Zeta 10 Log Store Zeta 10 Pedestal Zeta 10 Compact

CE Ref.

No.

ZETA10RLS ZETA10RP ZETA10RC

Standard EN 13240 : 2001
Intended for use Heating of living accommodation
Fuels Wood logs & solid mineral fuel
Special conditions None
Date of issue 23/11/2016 - Version 1.1

WOOD

SOLID MINERAL

FUEL

NOMINAL OUTPUT 11kW 7kW

ENERGY EFFICIENCY (NET) 74.4% 74.8%

CO EMISSION AT 13%

OXYGEN

0.11% 0.18%

CLEARANCE TO

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL

(MINIMUM)

75mm - REAR
300mm - SIDE

75mm - REAR
300mm - SIDE

AVERAGE FLUE GAS

TEMPERATURE

308

o

C 266oC

Manufacturer’s Declaration

The stove is approved by Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) and fulls
the applicable rules for EN-13240:2001 & CE marking. Manufacture of the product has taken place in
accordance with those specications. This forms the relevant type approval certication and the required

manufacturing processes and checks.

Richard Heatherill

Technical Director (Europe) - Oak Stoves

RECOMMENDED FUELS

WOOD LESS THAN 20%

MOISTURE

BRIQUETTED CLOSED FIRE

FUEL

THIS APPLIANCE IS CAPABLE

OF INTERMITTENT OPERATION

AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

USER’S INSTRUCTIONS,

BURNING ONLY

RECOMMENDED FUELS.

THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT FOR

USE ON A SHARED FLUE

IMPORTANT

The CE plate can be
found on the underside
of the door.

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Technical Information

All local regulations, including those referring to national and European Standards need to be complied with
when installing the appliance.

This manual is for the following models in the Zeta series:

MODEL ZETA10L ZETA10P ZETA10C

NAME Zeta 10 Log Store Zeta 10 Pedestal Zeta 10 Compact

RANGE 5-12kW 5-12kW 5-12kW

EFFICIENCY 74.8% 74.8% 74.8%

MASS 200kg 200kg 170kg

THE MINIMUM FLUE DRAUGHT

FOR NOMINAL HEAT OUTPUT*

12pa (Pascals) 12pa (Pascals) 12pa (Pascals)

*where applicable, with open and closed redoors.

RECOMMENDED FUELS

WOOD LESS THAN 20% MOISTURE

BRIQUETTED CLOSED FIRE FUEL

THIS APPLIANCE IS CAPABLE OF INTERMITTENT OPERATION AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE USER’S INSTRUCTIONS, BURNING ONLY RECOMMENDED FUELS.

THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT FOR USE ON A SHARED FLUE

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL THE DETAILS BELOW AS THIS COULD AFFECT YOUR WARRANTY

SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF INSTALLATION

HETAS INSTALLER REGISTRATION NUMBER INSTALLER NAME

INSTALLER ADDRESS

Important To Remember

Installation By Authorised Technician

This manual contains instructions on how the stoves must be assembled, maintained and installed. To ensure the
function and safety of the stove, we recommend that the installation must be carried out by an authorised technician.
Contact one of our dealers to nd a suitable tter.

Structural Support

Check that the wood joists are strong enough to bear the weight of the stove and chimney. The stove and chimney can
usually be placed on a normal wooden joist in a single occupancy house, if the total weight does not exceed 400kg.

Building Permission

Before installing a stove or erecting a chimney, it is necessary for you to make an application for building permission to
your local authority. Ask your local authority for advice regarding building regulations and the application.

Hearth Plate

Due to the risk of embers falling out, a ammable oor must be protected by a hearth plate. It must extend 300mm in
front of the stove and 300mm on each side of the stove, or have a 200mm extension on each side of the opening. The
hearth plate can consist of natural stone, concrete, metal plate or glass.

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Operating Instructions

NOTE: All multi-fuelled stoves must be installed by an approved installer, and all
necessary checks described in the Installation Instructions need to be carried out.
Only use the recommended fuels detailed below.

Recommended Fuels

The Zeta stoves are Multi-Fuel appliances, meaning they can burn a number of different
fuels, however you must ensure that you follow the instructions specic to your chosen type
of fuel and that your chimney is suitable for all the types of fuel you will use.

Wood

The wood you use to burn in this stove should only be dry and well seasoned. To prepare the
wood for burning ensure it is cut, split and then left to season in a dry, well ventilated area for
at least one year before burning. The ideal types of wood for this stove are hard woods such
as Ash, Beech or Oak. We recommend that all wood has a moisture content of less than 20%.

The rebox should have a bed of ash at the base for the wood to be placed on. The use of
unseasoned wood in this appliance can result in heavy tar deposits in the stove, on the glass
and within the chimney. Also unseasoned wood will produce lower outputs from the re.

Peat

Cut peat must be dried before using in the stove in order to reduce the amount of tar deposits
produced. You should burn Peat in the same way as wood fuel, on a bed of ash at the base

of the stove.

Smokeless Fuel (Solid Mineral Fuels)

A variety of smokeless fuels may be used in this stove, however you must check the necessary
precautions for each specic fuel to prevent damage. These fuels include:

• Ancit

• Anthracite Large Nuts

• Centurion

• Extracite

• Homere

• Maxibrite

• Phurnacite

Only smokeless fuels may be burnt in smoke control areas. Petroleum Coke is not suitable
for use on this appliance, it’s use will void your warranty.

There are a few additional points to consider when lighting smokeless fuel res, please refer
to the ‘Burning solid mineral fuels’ section on the next page.

Operating Instructions

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Setting The Air Control Management

The following is a recommendation only for maximum efciency.

When burning wood only or solid mineral fuels (smokeless fuels) the following settings are
recommendations only as it is all dependent on the moisture content of the material to be
burnt.

So if the moisture content is above 16 to 20% which is the recommended level in any of
these products you may well need to make adjustments to get the optimum burn efciency

out of this stove. So the following is a guide only to the position of the primary secondary and
tertiary air controls.

Please note that wood burns from the top of the re box down so more control is gained from
the secondary and tertiary slider control bar. These operate the clean glass air wash system
which assists in helping to prevent the glass blackening up and the Eco-Cleanburn at the
rear of the re box which helps to insure that all of the gases given off from the wood and
solid mineral fuels are fully burnt prior to being exhausted up the chimney, therefore giving
maximum heat output and efciency to the stove.

As you open and close the single slider for the clean glass air wash (secondary) and the Eco­Cleanburn (tertiary) there is a balancing valve (which you never need to touch) tted into the
rear of the stove that automatically manages the volume of air being fed to each of the outlet
air controls so the optimum airow is delivered to the clean glass air wash down the front of
the glass and the Eco-Cleanburn afterburn at the rear of the re box.

However, solid mineral fuels burn from the bottom up so you require air ow from the primary
air knob on the door and less from the secondary and tertiary control.

Please refer to the table below as a guide only to the position of the 2 air controllers.

Burning wood only

Position of air
management controls

Lighting the stove Once alight & burning

well

To shut the stove off

1

Primary control knob
(on front of door)

Open 4 turns
(5mm gap)

Turn in 3 full turns so

gap is 1-2mm

Close completely

2

Secondary slider

(in middle of stove)

Pull slider out 75%

towards you

Push slider in to

approx 50%

Push in fully to close

Burning solid mineral fuels

Position of air
management controls

Lighting the stove Once alight & burning

well

To shut the stove off

1

Primary control knob
(on front of door)

Open 4 turns
(5mm gap)

Turn in 1 full turn so

gap is 3-4mm

Close completely

2

Secondary slider

(in middle of stove)

Pull slider out 75%

towards you

Push slider in

between 50% - 25%

Push in fully to close

Operating Instructions