Olymberyl HF217-SE Baby Gabriel Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
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Olymberyl® HF217-SE Baby Gabriel Defra Smoke Exempted Free-standing Non-Boiler Wood Burner
Published November 2013
Please note This appliance has been independently tested and approved by Defra as an ‘exempted appliance’ to allow the burning of wood in designated UK Smoke Control Areas (see page 13). It must, at all times, be operated in accordance with the instructions to minimise the amount of smoke produced.
This appliance has been approved by Hetas
This appliance has been approved by Hetas Limited specifically as an intermittent operating appliance for burning wood only. Please note that Hetas Limited Appliance Approval only covers the use of wood fuels in this appliance. Hetas Limited Approval does not cover the use of other fuels, either alone or mixed with wood, nor does it cover instructions for the use of other fuels.
You will need to refer to the serial number of your stove shown above should you ever need to make a claim under the Hi-Flame Warranty. You will also find the serial number, beginning with HF, on the CE plate at the rear of the stove as well as on the lid of the outer packaging.
Ref: HF217-SE / UK-NI-ROI / V7.05-01-16
CONTENTS
Introduction
Packing List
Installer Safety First
Standard Features
General Dimensions
Technical Data
Important Safety Advice
Assembling the Stove
Flue Options
Installation Regulations
Smoke Control Areas
Recommended Fuels
Prohibited Fuels
Important: First Fires
Burning Wood Logs
Lighting a Wood Fire
Some Simple Tips
Removing Ash
Installation Check-list
Installation General Guidelines
Commissioning
Trouble-shooting
Standing Down
Routine Maintenance
Hi-Flame Warranty
Annual Service
Service Record
Spares Service
/ CPR
Back Cover
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USER WARNING NOTE
Properly installed, operated and maintained this stove will not emit
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fumes into the dwelling.
Occasional fumes from removing ash and refuelling may occur. However, persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and must not be tolerated.
If fume emission does persist, then the following immediate action should be taken:
• Open doors and windows to ventilate the room and then leave the premises
• Let the fire go out
• Check for flue or chimney blockage and clean if required
• Do not attempt to relight the fire until the cause of the fume emission has been identified and corrected. If necessary seek expert advice
The most common cause of fume emission is flueway or chimney blockage. For your own safety these must be kept clean at all times see page 34.
If the CO alarm (which should be fitted at the time of installation) sounds, please follow the advice above.
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CARBON MONOXIDE
Please note: From 1 September 2014 a CO alarm will now be a mandatory requirement for all stove installations in the Republic of Ireland.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank-you for purchasing the Baby Gabriel stove. We are confident that it will warm your home even on the coldest winter days and provide you with many years of pleasurable heat.
Before you install or operate your stove however, please read this booklet which contains important safety advice as well as instructions which will help you to make the most of your new stove.
All users of this stove should be aware of the contents of this handbook. If other people are going to operate the stove then please keep this booklet handy so that it can always be quickly referred to.
Never let anyone use the stove who may be unfamiliar with its correct operation.
If installed in a UK Smoke Control Area this stove must be operated
in accordance with the instructions to minimise the amount of smoke produced.
PACKING LIST
As soon as you receive your new stove please check that you have a full set of components as set out in the list below. In the unlikely event of a shortage, please report this immediately to the dealer you bought the stove from. Never attempt to operate the stove with missing or damaged components.
Product Information 1 Instruction Booklet 1 Warranty Card
Stove Components 4 Legs 6 30mm Leg Fixing Bolts (2 spare) 6 Leg Fixing Bolt Washers (2 spare) 4 Leg Height Adjustment Bolts 1 Handle Cover 1 Handle Cover Securing Bolt 3 Log Retaining Bars
Equipment 1 Ashpan 1 Operating Tool
Tool Bag 1 Safety Mitten 2 Spare Glass Retaining Clips 2 Spare Glass Retaining Clip Screws 1 Spare Rope Seal (for door) 1 Allen key (for door hinges)
PLEASE NOTE This instruction manual
is also used for a number of other free­standing stove models in the Hi-Flame product range and therefore some of the stove photographs and diagrams used, which are used for guidance purposes only, may differ slightly from your new Baby Gabriel stove. However, the principles illustrated here remain the same.
Hi-Flame Fireplace (UK) Limited
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INSTALLER SAFETY FIRST
BS 8303 Code of Practice
Please refer to the current issue of British Standard BS 8303, Code of Practice for installation of domestic heating appliances burning solid mineral fuel. Make reference to Building Regulations, Local Authority Byelaws and other specifications / regulations as they affect the installation of this appliance. See page 12.
Health and Safety
During the installation of this stove and any related building works you must comply with any current Health & Safety at Work regulations. When the stove is fired up always wear protective gloves and use the tool supplied when adjusting the stove’s air controls.
Asbestos
This stove does not contain Asbestos. However, check that there is no possibility of disturbing any asbestos based materials during its installation. You may intend removing an older appliance prior to installing your new stove, and you should be aware that the old appliance or installation could incorporate heat protective asbestos sheet. Use appropriate protective equipment and seek specialist guidance at www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos – do not underestimate the potential dangers of Asbestos.
Fire Cement
Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with the skin. Protective gloves and glasses should be worn when applying fire cement. In case of contact wash immediately with plenty of water. Always read and follow the fire cement manufacturer’s instructions.
Care should also be taken to avoid unnecessary contact between the stove’s surfaces and the fire cement as this could damage the paintwork. Any excess fire cement should be quickly removed before it hardens.
Handling
The Baby Gabriel stove is extremely heavy (83kg / 13st 10lb) and therefore adequate facilities must be available for its safe loading, unloading and site handling.
Metal Parts
When installing or servicing this stove care should be taken to avoid the possibility of personal injury from the stove’s metal parts. Particular care should be taken to avoid sharp edges when handling or attaching the flue liner.
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STANDARD FEATURES
1 Primary Air Control
Adjusts the air which enters under the fire grate to boost the combustion process during the initial lighting phase when burning wood – not normally used after this stage.
2 Secondary Air Control
Adjusts the air supply which enters at the top of the fire chamber to ensure cleaner more efficient wood burning. Part of the airwash system
3 Airwash System Part of the secondary air control system which diverts pre­heated air down along the front of the glass to burn off unwanted dry sooty particulates and help keep it clean
4 External Control for Riddling Grate
Allows fuel to be riddled without opening the fire chamber door
5 Top or Rear Flue Option
Simple to switch depending on the type of installation
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IMPORTANT
In the interests of safety please read these instructions carefully before installing or operating your new stove. Even if you have installed or operated stoves before, manufacturer’s requirements can vary and can also change with updates to building regulations. If installed in a UK Smoke Control Area this stove must be operated
in accordance with the instructions to minimise the amount of smoke produced.
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GENERAL DIMENSIONS
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All dimensions are in mm
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TECHNICAL DATA / CPR DECLARATION OF PERFORMANCE
Construction Products Regulation Declaration of Performance (DoP)
Hi-Flame Fireplace (UK) Limited declare that the test stove submitted for type testing of the HF217-SE model represented the full production model specifications in all critical technical parameters needed to fulfil the requirements of the testing standard BS EN 13240:2001 + Amd 2:2004.
No modifications were required to the items tested in order to meet the requirements of the standard.
All applicable criteria on the type test have been passed in respect of the materials, design and construction as well as the instructions and marking.
Data derived from Kiwa GasTec BS EN
13240:2001 tests during September
2012 (report number 6621).
General Specification
Model Name Olymberyl Baby Gabriel Model Number HF217-SE Overall Height 555 mm Overall Width 414 mm Overall Depth 345 mm Net Weight 83 kg Gross Weight (packed) 91 kg
Data from CE Test EN13240
Burning Wood Logs:
Nominal Heat Output 4.6 kW Refuelling Interval 45 minutes Efficiency (net) 75.0% Mean CO Emission (at 13%) 0.25 Mean Flue Gas Temperature 296ºC Flue Gas Mass Flow 4.5 g/s
Minimum Distance to Combustibles
Rear 450 mm Sides 350 mm
NB We do not recommend the use of mantels made from combustible materials such as wood
Non-combustible Hearths
At a nominal output of 4.6kW and when operated in accordance with these instructions this stove is suitable for use with a 12mm non-combustible hearth – subject to current Building Regulations.
Tested hearth temp (Wood) 30.4ºC
Fuel Requirements
Hardwood Logs:
Moisture content <20% Maximum Log Length 250 mm Maximum Fuel Load 1.5 kg
Flue Requirements
Flue configuration top or rear Flue pipe diameter 125 mm Height to centre of rear flue 435 mm From centre of top flue to back 134 mm Minimum flue height from base of stove 4500 mm Minimum flue pressure 12Pa
Air Supply
A permanent means of ventilation may be required for this stove in accordance with the guidelines given in current Building Regulations – please also see page 24.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
• Ensure that an approved carbon monoxide detector (BS EN50291:2001) is fitted in the same room as the stove. It should be powered by a battery designed for the working life of the alarm. Please note that since October 2010 this is now a requirement under UK Building Regulations.
• External surfaces including the fire­chamber door and operating handles, windows, flue pipes and stove bodywork will become extremely hot. Always use the tool provided and avoid touching these parts of the stove without proper protection, such as heat resistant gloves or other protective aids.
• Potentially combustible material or ob­jects such as soft furnishings should never be left on or near any of the stove’s hot surfaces. Ensure that wood supplies and log baskets are kept at a safe distance from the stove.
• Never leave children unattended in the room where your stove is being operated. Ensure that children are aware of the potential danger and make sure that they keep clear of the stove when it is in operation. Where children, the eld­erly or the infirm are present, to prevent accidental contact with the stove, always use a safety fireguard manufactured in accordance with BS8423:2002, Fire- guards for use with solid fuel appliances.
• This stove should not be fitted in a room with an extractor fan (eg kitchen) as this will adversely effect the air quality in the room and could be dangerous for the room’s occupants. It will also starve the stove of combustion
air and reduce the stove’s efficiency.
• To ensure your safety make sure that your stove’s installation complies with all local building regulations’ ventilation requirements. Low energy houses have their own particular requirements and should be strictly adhered to.
• Do not use flammable liquids to ignite the fire. In the confined space of the firechamber there is a real potential to cause a life-threatening flash flame or explosion.
• Never over-fire the stove. If any external parts of your stove glow red during operation then immediate action should be taken to reduce the supply of air to the firechamber through the Primary and Secondary air controls which should quickly limit the intensity of the fire.
• This stove is CE approved and tested to EU EN13240 standards in the UK by Kiwa GasTec. Alterations to its construction could be potentially dangerous and will render your product warranty void.
• Do not use aerosol products in the vicinity of the stove when it is in use.
• Check and clean the stove’s flueway and the top of baffle plate regularly to help avoid potential blockages (see page 34).
• Clean your chimney regularly (see page 35).
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ASSEMBLING THE STOVE
Your new cast iron stove is extremely heavy. Always handle it with care and make sure that you have additional strong help when you move it.
The ash lip on the Baby Gabriel® is factory fitted and, along with the door and door handle, should not be used to grip the stove as they could be damaged from supporting the stove’s weight. Items, such as fuel retaining bars, can be removed to help reduce the weight. Under no circumstances should the door be removed as this will invalidate your Hi-Flame Warranty.
• Unpack Remove your new stove from its recyclable packaging. Retain this until the stove is installed and is fully operational. Unfasten retaining wires and remove any components, including those inside the ash pan, from inside the stove
• Inspect Please inspect the stove to check that it has not been damaged in transit – never attempt to install a stove which has been damaged. If damage is suspected then report this immediately to your stove dealer
• Check List Study the component packing list on page 4 and make sure that you have all of the components listed before proceeding. Some components are contained within the ash pan
• Legs Gently lay the stove on its back to access the base. Use old carpet or cushions to prevent damage to the back of the stove. Remove the four bolts at each corner of the base of the stove.
These are to protect the leg bolt hole threads during the production process. Use machine oil to lubricate the leg bolts before fitting each of the legs. The washer is fitted between the bolt head and leg flange. Do not over-tighten these bolts as this will damage the cast iron.
Return the stove to the upright position being careful to help ease the weight and pressure on the rear legs. Do not drag the stove once the legs have been fitted. Always lift the stove to finally position it. Alternatively it may be possible to place the stove on heavy duty plastic sheeting or thick floor covering to slide the stove into position, being careful not to damage any finished floor surfaces with trapped grit or building debris
• Baffle Plate Check the position of the baffle plate (sometimes known as the throat plate) inside the ‘roof’ of the stove to ensure that it has not moved during transit. This is a heavy metal plate which directs flames and helps retain heat inside the stove. The base of this plate should sit securely on a small ledge at the back of the firechamber, towards the top. The rest of the plate is supported by two additional retaining lugs at the top middle of the side firebricks to maintain it at the correct angle and in line with the top of these side firebricks. It is best to fully familiarise yourself with the baffle plate’s correct location by practising removing it and re-fitting it prior to the stove’s installation as you will need to regularly check the top of this plate and the access to the flueway to avoid
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potential soot build up and blockages. Once you know how to do this it is a very easy operation. See page 34
• Handle Assembly Thread the split washer along the handle bolt. Feed the bolt and washer through the handle grip. Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to attach the assembled grip to the door handle clamp mechanism on the door, being careful not to over-tighten.
Your stove is now ready for installation.
• Moving Do not drag the stove. Always lift the stove to finally position it. Alternatively it may be possible to place the stove on heavy duty plastic sheeting or thick floor covering to slide the stove into position, being careful not to damage any finished floor surfaces with trapped grit or building debris.
• Flue Options The HF217-SE stove is delivered already configured for a rear fitted 125mm (5”) flue pipe but can easily be switched to the top fitting flue option. To do this see right.
FLUE OPTIONS
The HF217-SE stove can be configured for a 125mm (5”) top or rear flue outlet. Under no circumstances should the flue pipe diameter be reduced from 125mm (5”) as this could be extremely dangerous.
Remember, a top flue outlet will always be the most efficient choice if it can be undertaken safely.
The HF217-SE stove is delivered already configured for a rear fitted 125mm (5”) flue pipe but can easily be switched to the top fitting flue option. To do this remove the ‘hob’ from the lid of the stove by unscrewing the two bolts. Always use the correct sized Phillips crosshead screwdriver and be careful not to damage the bolt heads as these will be re-used. This cover and sealing gasket can now be re-used as a blanking plate to seal the rear flue aperture once the flue collar has also been removed.
Ensure that the rope gasket is positioned correctly to make a good all-round seal between the collar and plate. Lubricate the new bolt holes with machine oil to avoid damaging the cast iron threads. Heat-resistant cement may also be required to ensure an adequate seal between the stove and components. Avoid getting fire cement on the paintwork by masking the immediate working area. Any excess fire cement should be removed immediately.
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INSTALLATION REGULATIONS
You must ensure that your stove is installed by a recognised competent person who is appropriately qualified in the installation of stoves and that the installation complies with all local, national and European building regulations.
In the UK we strongly recommend using a Hetas registered installer (www.hetas. co.uk) and in Ireland a registered installer from INFO – the Irish Nationwide Fireplace Organisation (www.fireplace.ie). Your authorised Hi-Flame dealer will also be able to help and advise you.
For further information on local Building Regulations please consult:
England & Wales Building Regulations Document J (revised October 2010) – Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems
www.planningportal.gov.uk
Scotland Building Standards (2001) Domestic
www.sbsa.gov.uk
Northern Ireland The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 / Amendment 2006 / Amendment No 2 2006
www.buildingcontrol-ni.com
Isle of Man Building Regulations (2007) – Isle of Man
www.gov.im
Republic of Ireland Approved Document J – Heat Producing Appliances (Revised September 2014)
www.environ.ie
Other Information Points
For additional useful information and links to the government websites above, including informative down­loads, visit The Solid Fuel Technology Institute website www.soliftec.com.
The Solid Fuel Association website is also a very good source of practical information and downloads www.solidfuel.co.uk.
The British Flue and Chimney Manufacturers Association website, www.bfcma.co.uk produces an authori­tative and informative download guide to solid fuel flues and chimneys.
Buildings Insurance
It is a requirement by some building insurance companies to inform them of the installation of a new fixed heating appliance and a relevant certificate of compliance produced.
Health & Safety
During the installation of this stove and any related building works you must comply with any current Health & Safety at Work regulations.
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YOUR LEGAL OBLIGATIONS IF YOU LIVE IN A UK SMOKE CONTROL AREA
The Clean Air Act 1993 and Smoke Control Areas
Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole or part of the district of the authority to be a Smoke Control Area.
It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a building, from a furnace or from any fixed boiler if located in a designated Smoke Control Area. It is also an offence to acquire an ‘unauthorised fuel’ for use within a Smoke Control Area unless it is used in an ‘exempt’ appliance (‘exempted’ from the controls which generally apply in the Smoke Control Area).
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has powers under the Act to authorise exempt appliances for use in Smoke Control Areas in England. In Scotland and Wales this power rests with Ministers in the devolved administrations for those countries. Separate legislation, the Clean Air (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, applies in Northern Ireland. Therefore it is a requirement that fuels burnt or obtained for use in smoke control areas have been ‘authorised’ in Regulations and that appliances used to burn solid fuel in those areas (other than ‘authorised’ fuels) have been exempted by an Order made and signed by the Secretary of State or Minister in the devolved administrations.
Further information on the requirements of the Clean Air Act can be found at the following website: www.smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk.
Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean Air Act 1993 including designation and supervision of Smoke Control Areas and you can contact them for details of Clean Air Act requirements.
The Baby Gabriel HF217-SE has a factory-fitted modified control damper to prevent closure of the main air control beyond the 50% open position and has been recommended as suitable for use in Smoke Control Areas when burning wood logs.
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RECOMMENDED FUELS
Hetas Approval Please note that Hetas Limited Appliance Approval only
covers the use of wood fuel in this appliance. Hetas Limited Approval does not cover the use of other fuels, either alone or mixed with wood, nor does it cover instructions for the use of other fuels.
Defra Smoke Exemption The Baby Gabriel HF217-SE stove is approved
by Defra as an ‘exempted appliance’ to allow the burning of wood in desig­nated UK Smoke Control Areas. It must, at all times, be operated in accordance with the instructions to minimise the amount of smoke produced.
The following fuels are approved by Hi-Flame for use in the HF217-SE:
Wood Logs Only ever use dried, fully
seasoned chopped wood logs with a moisture content of less than 20%.
Wood which is well seasoned makes a distinctive ‘clack’ rather than a dull ‘thud’ when knocked together. It will also feel much lighter than an unseasoned log. Other indicators include bark peeling away and cracking and splitting around the outside.
Ideally wood should be seasoned outdoors for between 18 to 24 months – the harder the wood then the longer the seasoning. It should be stacked off the ground with plenty of space between the logs to allow air movement and with the top covered to keep rain and snow out. Seasoned wood will give you approximately 50% more heat output than the equivalent unseasoned log.
Most types of hardwood, for instance Ash (generally regarded as the best), Birch, Beech, Oak and Elm can be used. However, avoid woods with a high resin content. As a rule of thumb, the heavier the wood, then the greater the heat output and the longer burn time – the time between refills. All of this is providing it is fully seasoned wood.
Never use wet or unseasoned (green) wood as this will cause nuisance smoke and a very disappointing fire.
It could quickly result in the build up of soot and creosote which, because of the higher temperatures of stove flue gases, could easily cause a flue or chimney fire. In addition, burning wet wood creates other environmental problems, a less efficient fuel economy and can eventually clog your flue system and cowl. It will also reduce the effectiveness of the stove’s Airwash system thus causing staining and blackening of the glass.
Wet or unseasoned would produces the following poor performance:
• Hard to light fires
• Fires that are difficult to keep going or to keep burning well
• Smoky fires with fewer flames which are also of a dull orange colour
• Increased dense grey / blue smoke from the chimney
• Shorter burn times
• Low heat output
• Dirty glass and firebricks
• Excessive and rapid creosote build-up in the flue system and chimney
• Unpleasant smoky smells both inside and sometimes outside the house
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