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Vega Alin Wood Burning Stove
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
APPROVED - CONFORMING TO EN13240:2001 and EN13240 A2:2004
STOVES MUST BE FITTED BY APPROVED, QUALIFIED AND COMPETENT INSTALLERS
PLEASE LEAVE THIS BOOKLET WITH THE HOUSEHOLDER
Penman Stoves operate at very high temperatures. All persons including children and the infirm should be
warned of this and not allowed to touch any surfaces whilst in use.
The operator must use the glove provided.
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VEGA ALIN INSTRUCTION – REV. A – OCT 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 General Information ...................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Component Parts .............................................................................................................................................. 3
2 Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Basic Requirements about the Installation ....................................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 Installation Location ....................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Installation / Assembly ...................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.1 Change the Direction of the Flue ................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 Combustion Air Intake ................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.3 Separate Combustion Air Supply.................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.4 Fire Protection................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2.5 Flue Pipe ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3 Operating Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 10
3.1 General Information about the Operation ...................................................................................................... 10
4 Combustion ................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Initial Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1.1 Air Controls .................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Kindle the Stove and Regular Combustion ...................................................................................................... 12
4.2.1 Re-Fuelling.................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.2 Amount of Wood per Hour .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Regulation of the Thermal Output .................................................................................................................. 13
4.4 Heating Volume............................................................................................................................................... 13
4.5 Heating in Transition Periods / Unfavourable Weather Conditions ............................................................... 13
5 Recommended Fuel ..................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Storage of the Logs.......................................................................................................................................... 14
6 Cleaning and Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 15
6.1 Cleaning of the Combustion Chamber / Casing .............................................................................................. 15
6.2 Combustion Chamber Lining ........................................................................................................................... 16
6.3 Chimney Fire ................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.4 Service ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
7 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 17
8 General Warranty Terms ............................................................................................................................. 17
9 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................. 19
9.1 Dimensional Drawings ..................................................................................................................................... 20
9.2 Data Plate ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Schmitzker wood-burning stove, designed to give you lasting
service. Our stoves stand for the highest quality, latest technology, and efficiency.
Please read this instruction manual carefully to ensure that you get maximum enjoyment from your new stove
and to prevent any problems. This manual contains information about safe handling, offers advice about care,
maintenance, and operation of the wood-burning stove.
This appliance must be installed by a competent person and the installation must comply with BS8303 – code
of practice for installation of domestic heating and cooking appliances burning solid mineral fuel, national
building regulations, local by-laws and standards and the requirements of the health and safety at work act - in
particular:
Handling – adequate facilities must be available for loading, unloading and site handling.
Fire cement – some types 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 – these stoves contain no asbestos. if there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the course of
installation then please seek the guidance of a specialist and use appropriate protective equipment.
Metal parts – when installing or servicing this stove, care should be taken to avoid the possibility of personal
injury
Unless the installer is a HETAS registerd installer then approval must be sought from your local building control
department. The suppliers accept no responsibility if this advice is not followed. This appliance has been
extensively tested for safety and efficiency, do not attempt to modify it. Always use genuine replacement parts
as recommended by your supplier. Failure to adhere to this advice will invalidate your guarantee.
Try to avoid fitting the stove into a room with an extractor fan. if this is unavoidable then seek specialist advice
to ensure that the installation is tested for safety. a suitable test comprises checking for spillage if the room
where the appliance is fitted is subjected to the greatest possible depressurisation. This means firing the
appliance with all the extract fans in the building operating at their maximum and with all doors, adjustable
ventilators and windows closed.if spillage occurs then additional permanent ventilation direct from outside will
be required. once the additional ventilation is fitted, retest as noted above, do not fit an extractor fan into the
same room as the stove after it has been installed as it may cause the stove to emit fumes.
It is essential and required by building regulations that a carbon monoxide (co) alarm is installed in the same
room as this stove.
Please run the wood-burning stove solely while having the door of the combustion chamber closed. The stoves
have an automatically closing door, so you only have to open the door for operation. For security reasons, any
conversion of the closing device is forbidden.
1.1 Component Parts
Combustion chamber lining from vermiculite / fireclay / refractory castable
Primary, secondary, and tertiary air duct
Removable ash pan or ash can and ash grate
Automatically closing combustion chamber door with heat-resistant glass ceramic pane
Heat protection glove, please note that the glove serves as a heat protection only. It is not fireproof.
Data Plate (see 9.2 “Type Plate”)
Delivery: pre-assembled stove in a nonreturnable packaging designed for transport
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2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Installation and servicing of your wood-burning stove must only be carried out by a competent person. To be
sure that your chimney is the correct size and the installation location is appropriate; please talk to your
installer.
2.1 Basic Requirements about the Installation
Ensure all parts are fitted in accordance with the instructions. On completion of the installation and
commissioning ensure that the operating instructions for the stove are left with the customer, the installer
must advise the householder on the correct use of the stove and warn them to use only the recommended
fuels listed in this document. The installer must also advise the householder on the actions to be taken should
smoke or fumes be emitted from the stove.
The stove is only permitted to be installed in rooms and spaces with a position, constructional situation and
type of use which cannot cause danger. The area of the installation location has to be big enough for running
the stove as directed.
2.1.1 Installation Location
Your wood-burning stove must not be installed in any room
That is deaerated by a hot-air system with fans or by a ventilating system. In this case the safe operation of
the device needs a separate scrutiny to get an operating license for the stove.
Where highly inflammable or explosive substances and mixtures are manufactured. There is a high risk of
an inflammation or an explosion!
2.2 Installation / Assembly
Before installing the wood-burning stove, please check whether the ground has the load capacity to support
the stove’s weight. Consider the weight specification (see section 9.2 “Type Plate”) and see to a sufficient
weight distribution by using a thick base.
Please consider the imperative fire protection requirements for the installation location (see section 2.2.5 “Fire
Protection”).
Also the stability has to be ensured. Stoves with a tall construction or those carrying heat storage bricks in the
upper part are prone to tilt. To avoid this, the stove must be installed appropriately to the fire protection
requirements (see section 2.2.5 “Fire Protection”) and stand properly horizontal.
2.2.1 Change the Direction of the Flue
The flue is located at the top by default, it is however possible to relocate the flue to the rear of the stove
please follow the steps below for relocation:
1. Carefully remove the top panel and keep it at a clean and in a safe place. Now you will see the
connection for the flue pipe.
2. The flue pipe socket has to be removed by loosening the screws inside. Once removed retain as it will
be required when installing the flue at the rear of the stove.
3. Remove the pre-cut panel sheet from the rear of the stove.
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4. Now the blind cover is exposed and can be removed by loosening the screws inside. Assemble the
blind cover at the top outlet port for the flue.
5. Screw the blanking plate to the outlet port on the rear of the stove.
6. Finally put the top panel back in its position and close its surface with the plug included.
2.2.2 Combustion Air Intake
The wood-burning stove needs combustion air. The stove takes this air from the location where it is placed. If
you start the operation of a stove, please pay attention to the room being supplied with enough fresh air,
especially if the room or the air connection includes more than one stove.
Additional ventilation
If using the stove in low-energy houses with highly insulated windows and doors, there is a risk that the air
supply might be not sufficient. This may cause safety risks, because the stove’s air draft behaviour can be
affected. A ventilation flap or a pipeline for combustion air can remedy this. With the help of a separate
combustion air supply it is possible to bring external air from a well aerated room or from outside to the
combustion.
2.2.3 Separate Combustion Air Supply
The blanking plate for the separate combustion air supply is pre-assembled at the stove’s back (Ø 100 mm). To
reach the socket, remove the pre-cut panel sheet down at the stove’s casing. To connect a pipeline for separate
combustion air, you may take the air either from the outside or from another room, e. g. the cellar. Outside air
supply options are possible please contact your retailer for further details.
All apertures for the combustion air have to stay open and must not be blocked. The stove is only able to
operate while the apertures are open. The cross section of the combustion air pipeline must not be narrowed
by any lattice or seal.
If the combustion air pipeline passes from the outside into the house, it has to be provided with a shutoff
device. The position of the shutoff device has to be seen clearly. To avoid condensation, the pipeline should be
insulated. It has to be installed in such a way that either water or other substances cannot enter the pipeline.
Condensation should be able to flow off.
If a property has more than two floors spanning firewalls, the combustion air pipelines have to be built in such
a way that fire or smoke cannot reach another floor of the building or another fire compartment area. Please
absolutely observe your country-specific and local fire protection requirements.
2.2.4 Fire Protection
General information about fire protection:
Wood-burning stoves are heat generators. They are subjected to fire protection requirements. When choosing
the installation location, please consider and follow all fire protection requirements and the minimum
distances given by the manufacturer.
In general, the distance between the stove’s back and the wall has to be at least 50 mm. If the wall needs a
special protection or contains inflammable component parts, this distance has to be adequately enlarged.
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The table below includes all necessary distances. Please keep to these distances to combustibles to ensure your
own safety.
Wood-burning stove
Alin
Distance to sidewise walls
A (cm)
combustibles
20
Non combustibles
5
Distance to the wall at the back
B (cm)
inflammable
15
no need of protection
5
Distance in the band of radiation of the
combustion chamber door’s pane
C (cm)
inflammable
80
no need of protection
80
Measurement of the floor covering in front of
the combustion chamber door (cm)
length x width
30 x 50
radius (for circular floor coverings)
30
For illustration purposes only, this illustration demonstrates one of several possible situations.
Distance A Minimum distance to combustibles between the stove’s side panel and the wall of the
installation location
Distance B Minimum distance to combustibles between the stove’s rear panel and the wall of the
installation location
Distance C Band of radiation in front of the stove’s pane
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Please follow the fire protection requirements and consult your retailer/installer for further clarification
Walls that are non-combustible and not in need of protection are able to sustain permanent
temperatures > 85 °C because of their material and structure.
Walls that are combustible and in need of protection have to be protected against temperatures > 85 °C
(e. g. timbered houses.
Before the installation of the wood-burning stove takes place, it is necessary to check the condition of the
installation location’s walls. If you have any doubts about the suitability, consult your local dealer/stockist.
According to DIN 4102-1, wallpapers are combustible component parts, so they are in need of fire
protection. Please note: The wall underneath the wallpaper might be flammable or in need of protection
(e. g. timbered houses). In this case it is necessary to follow the special fire protection requirements.
Please keep to the minimum distance between the chimney flue pipe and inflammable component parts
(see section 2.2.6 “Flue Pipe”)
Any inflammable objects must not be situated within 50 cm above the stove.
Note about the minimum sideway distance:
The minimum sideway distance (A) means the stove’s minimum distance to the next wall at the side. It
describes the area from the stove’s rear panel to the beginning of the front panel’s band of radiation (C).
For stoves with an arched panel or a wide band of radiation the minimum sidewise distance (A) has to be
extended in such a way that it includes the band of radiation’s extent (C).
Caution: In the space of the panel’s band of radiation there must not be any flammable material or pieces of
furniture, drapes, upholstery, decoration, etc. It is possible to reduce this space to a distance of 400 mm by
installing a steel fender aerated on both sides between the stove and the inflammable objects.
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The illustration above demonstrates one way to set up the stove in combination with a protective floor plate. It
is just an example.
Floor covering in the close-up range:
Flammable floors have to be protected by non-combustible floor plate. For example there are floor tiles or
spark protection plates made from glass or sheet metal. The non-combustible floor covering has to protrude
at least 50 cm in front of the stove (E) and all in all 60 cm sideward, that means 30 cm to the right and 30 cm to
the left (F).
Your responsible installer will give you important remarks on fire protection requirements and a safe handling
of the stove in advance. He will also have a look on the installation location. Only the installer is authorised to
put the stove into operation.
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2.2.5 Flue Pipe
Your wood-burning stove has an exhaust emission pipe socke of Ø 150 mm, including a stub for the flue pipe.
The flue pipe’s material has to be at least 2 mm thick and must observe DIN 1298 or DIN EN 1856-2. All flue
pipes have to be connected to the chimney according to DIN 18160 or the regional rules.
The flue pipe has to be ascending and led to the chimney in the shortest way. In doing so, avoid too many
redirections of the exhaust gas flow (the less redirections, the better). To construct a stable exhaust emission
device, you possibly have to fix the connection pipes with pipe clamps.
If the flue pipe passes a wall or runs along inflammable component parts or those in the need of protection,
the parts have to be insulated as prescribed in the fire protection requirements. Always mount the flue pipes in
such a way that it is possible to service and clean them any time. Make sure that there are enough cleaning
apertures.
There is an obligatory minimum distance to keep between the flue pipe and inflammable component parts.
This distance may vary depending on the manufacturer. It is possible that this distance enlarges the distance
between the wood-burning stove and the walls of the installation location.
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3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before the initial operation takes place, please read this instruction sheet carefully. Please remove all loose
objects and packaging material (except the combustion chamber lining) from the combustion chamber and the
ash pan.
Your specialist dealer should give you detailed instructions about functionality and operation of the stove.
The operation has to fulfil national and European standards and the local rules.
3.1 General Information about the Operation
Risk of burns! During or shortly after the operation the combustion chamber door’s pane and the casing are
very hot. Toddlers and infirm people have to be kept away from the wood-burning stove. We recommend
installing a safety device. Never leave the stove unattended during the combustion or when the fire just
went out. Always call the others’ attention to the danger that can be posed by a wood-burning stove.
During or shortly after you used the stove, it is not allowed to put any objects on the stove or lean anything
against it. Never dry laundry or any other materials on the stove. Laundry racks must not be placed within
the stove’s band of radiation.
The combustion releases thermal energy that causes a strong warming of the stove’s surface and
component parts. During or shortly after the combustion never touch the stove, its door, the pane, smoke
tubes, etc. without a heat protection glove.
The glove serves as a heat protection for operation issues only. It is not fireproof!
Only use the wood-burning stove with a closed combustion chamber door. Even if the stove is cold, keep
the door closed. The door is only to be opened for kindling the stove, to top up logs or to clean the
combustion chamber.
It is not allowed to alter the stove, neither structural nor technical. In particular, it is forbidden to place any
built-in parts in the combustion chamber, the exhaust emission pipes or the separate combustion air
pipeline, unless they are approved by Schmitzker. Any conversion of the stove without permission will
invalidate the warranty.
Safety and functionality of the stove can be affected adversely by the use of ventilating systems (kitchen
hood, aerator, ventilator, etc.) in the same room or the air connection where the stove is placed. Please
note that exhaust fumes might escape even from the closed combustion chamber and cause a smoke
poisoning. Therefore it is not allowed to run ventilating systems and the stove at the same time without
taking appropriate measures.
Especially when running more than one stove in a room or air connection simultaneously, a sufficient
combustion air supply for each device has to be ensured.
This wood-burning stove is a temporary working fireplace. To lengthen the heating duration, top up logs at
regular intervals.
It is not allowed to put any flammable objects into the compartment below the combustion chamber.
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4 COMBUSTION
4.1 Initial Operation
Only a registered installer, or competent person approved by your local building control officer is allowed to
install your wood-burning stove, and must carry out the initial operation. The owner or user of the stove needs
to receive a certification about the installation, the adjustment, and the handling of all control and safety
components.
Operate the appliance at a low temperature for the first few days, this allows the appliance to settle, and fixing
glues and paint to fully cure. The combustion chamber lining may contain residual moisture that could cause
cracks if the heat is too high. Do not touch the paint during the first period of use and avoid touching the stove
or putting objects on it. During this time the appliance may develop an unpleasant smell and some smoke.
Please ensure that the installation location is well aerated by opening doors and windows.
During the initial operation it is possible that soiled condensate from the combustion chamber lining leaks out
at the stove’s bottom. This is residual moisture, remaining there from the production process. An amount up to
half a litre might leak out. An absorbent and protective underlay should be placed to absorb the condensate
and to keep the floor clean.
4.1.1 Air Controls
The combustion air supply is set by the lever that is sited below the combustion chamber door (see
illustrations). The lever is extremely variable and should only be moved while the combustion chamber door is
closed.
Combustion air supply completely opened (1st illustration)
To kindle the stove and when you top up some logs, put the lever to
the right. In this position the combustion chamber is supplied with
the maximum amount of combustion air. The air may pour through
the combustion grate, too.
Combustion air supply throttled (2nd illustration)
This is the standard setting during the combustion. If the lever is put
to the mid-position, the combustion chamber receives only
secondary and tertiary air. The fire burns slowly and economical. The
secondary air flows along the combustion chamber door’s glass panel
and prevents it from getting sooty.
Depending on the lever’s position, the amount of supplied air can be
increased or decreased. In this way the combustion can be adjusted
to the local circumstances.
Combustion air supply closed (3rd illustration)
If the lever is set to the very left, no air reaches the combustion
chamber. The combustion air supply must not be closed if there is
still combustible material left. When the stove is not operating,
always keep the combustion air supply closed.
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4.2 Kindle the Stove and Regular Combustion
To kindle the wood-burning stove, please observe the following instructions:
The stove is only allowed to be operated with a complete combustion chamber lining.
Refrain from using ventilating systems (from kitchen, bathroom, etc.) to avoid the escape of exhaust fumes
from the combustion chamber.
Always check the combustion air supply before kindling the stove. Open the shutoff device, if necessary.
Put the combustion air lever to the right (combustion air supply completely opened) and open the
combustion chamber door.
Stack small pieces of softwood in the centre of the combustion chamber.
Put some standard firelighter cubes among the pieces of wood and light the fire with their help. Keep the
combustion chamber door opened about 3 cm.
Never use paper, petrol, oil, grain alcohol, or any other highly flammable liquids to kindle the stove.
As soon as the kindling burns brightly and intensely, top up some bigger logs (hardwood works best) and let
them burn intensely. Please consider chapter 4.2.2 “Amount of wood per hour”. The combustion chamber
door is to be closed now.
Keep the combustion air lever in the position “Combustion air supply completely opened” for about 10 to
20 minutes.
When the stove has reached its operating temperature, put the lever to the position “Combustion air
supply throttled”. Please adjust to affect a steady and regular combustion.
Always open the combustion chamber door slowly to top up logs. Otherwise, the emerging low pressure
might bring smoke into the living space.
The risk of smoke fuming into the living space is minimised by only topping up logs when the combustion
chamber contains nothing but embers. Please consider chapter 4.2.2 “Amount of wood per hour”.
If the chimney draught is very strong, the fire might flutter. Fine-tune the combustion air supply by the lever
to effect a steady and economical combustion. The more you put the lever to the left (Combustion air
supply closed), the less air reaches the combustion chamber. Be careful not to smother the fire by throttling
the combustion air too much.
4.2.1 Re-Fuelling
The combustible material must not be topped up while the fire is burning. Only top up logs when the
combustion chamber contains nothing but embers!
1. Put the combustion air lever to the right (Combustion air supply completely opened) and open the
combustion chamber door. Always open the combustion chamber door slowly, otherwise, the
emerging low pressure might bring smoke into the living space. Wear a heat protection glove in any
case!
2. Place the logs with the bark at the top onto the embers and close the combustion chamber door.
3. Wait until the logs burn brightly and intensely. After about 3 minutes, set the lever to the position
“Combustion air supply throttled”. Fine-tune the combustion air supply by the lever to ensure a steady
and economical combustion. The more you put the lever to the left (Combustion air supply closed),
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the less air reaches the combustion chamber. Be careful not to smother the fire by throttling the
combustion air too much.
4. When all pieces of wood are burned down completely, set the lever to the position “Combustion air
supply closed”. Never close the combustion air supply earlier – this might cause a smouldering fire or
an incomplete combustion.
4.2.2 Amount of Wood per Hour
The ideal amount of wood that is combusted per hour can be found in the technical data.
The circumference of a log should be about 25 cm. If you use wood briquettes, reduce the amount per hour by
20 %, for the briquettes’ heating output is significant higher.
To avoid damages from overheating (deformation, staining, etc.) and to ensure the stove’s optimal
functionality over years, the maximum amount of combustible material per hour must not be exceeded.
Damages that are caused by overheating or by an immoderate amount of combustible material per hour are
not covered by the warranty.
4.3 Regulation of the Thermal Output
The thermal output depends on the amount of combusted wood per hour. The thermal output must not be
affected by throttling the combustion air supply! This might cause an incomplete combustion (the wood
degases without flames). In the course of an incomplete combustion the risk of an explosive combustion of the
exhaust emission increases, and besides, it’s a waste of combustion material and pollutes the environment.
Always keep the combustion chamber door closed to avoid an uncontrollable combustion air supply!
The thermal output of the wood-burning stove might also be affected by the chimney draught. The chimney
draught depends on the length and cross section of the chimney and on weather conditions and wind.
4.4 Heating Volume
In chapter 9 “Technical Data” a classification of conditions for rooms from “favourable” over “less favourable”
to “unfavourable” (following the DIN 18893) can be found. A “favourable” room is an installation location with
only one external wall. An “unfavourable” room has at least three external walls.
The information given in the technical data about the heating volume is only a simplification that should be
reviewed and valuated in line with the times and with TROL or DIN 12831.
4.5 Heating in Transition Periods / Unfavourable Weather Conditions
Cold weather (outdoor temperature > 15 °C) or unfavourable weather conditions (strong winds etc.) may affect
the chimney draught adversely so the exhaust fumes cannot escape completely. In this case, only put a small
amount of wood into the combustion chamber and set the lever to the position “Combustion air supply
completely opened”. Thereby, the chimney draught will stabilise. To avoid air blockades in the embers, poke
the ash carefully every once in a while.
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5 RECOMMENDED FUEL
Please note that HETAS Ltd Appliance Approval only covers the use of wood logs and approved smokeless fuels
on this appliance. HETAS Ltd. Approval does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with the
recommended fuels listed above, nor does it cover instructions for the use of other fuels Wood - Only kiln-dried
or well-seasoned wood with a moisture content reading of less than 18% is recommended. A Penman moisture
meter is a handy device to have and is available from your supplier. As a rule-of-thumb, wood seasons at about
1” (25mm) per year, so a log split such that along its length no dimension is greater than 3” (75mm), it would
take about 3 years to dry. A dry log will produce up to four and a half times more heat output than a freshly cut
log. Wet logs take heat to dry.
Unauthorised Fuels
DO NOT burn Wildfire, Housecoal, household coal, petroleum cokes or household waste. If in doubt consult
your merchant or the Solid Fuel Association. Please note that when refuelling with solid fuel, do not pile fuel
higher than 30 degrees from the front bar rearwards – over-fuelling can cause excess smoke and produce
temperatures beyond the designed rating of the appliance causing damage to internal parts. This appliance is
designed to be operated with the door closed, except for refuelling. Not only is it unsafe to operate with the
door open but the appliance efficiency will be significantly reduced and excess smoke can occur.
It is not allowed to combust:
varnished or plastic-coated wood
chipboards or wood that was lacquered with timber preservative
wood from euro pallets
waste, household rubbish or clothes
paper, paper briquettes, cardboard
coal, coal briquettes, brown coal
synthetics and foamed material
solid or liquid substances that are not wooden
The combustion of unapproved combustion material may cause the development of toxic emissions, the
damaging of the wood-burning stove and uncontrollable combustions. Damages that were caused by the
combustion of unapproved materials are not covered by the warranty!
5.1 Storage of the Logs
Firewood should be stored about 2 to 3 years in a well aerated place and be protected against moisture. Store
your wood as split logs to advance the dehumidifying. Do not stack the logs too tight so the circulation of air is
guaranteed. Firewood should not be stored on the ground but ideally with a distance of 20 cm to the ground.
Do not store the wood underneath canvas covers, plastic foils or at a poor aerated place. The residual moisture
should be able to escape quickly and completely.
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6 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Only ever carry out maintenance when the stove is cold. Protect the stove’s proximity and your clothes from
dust whenever you clean the stove. Wear work clothes and line the space in front of the stove with a foil. Be
careful about reinstalling all parts of the stove correctly and completely after the cleaning.
6.1 Cleaning of the Combustion Chamber / Casing
Cleaning of the combustion chamber and the exhaust emission pipes:
The combustion chamber, the space between the panels for smoke reflection the separate combustion air
supply pipelines, and the chimney connection pipes have to be inspected periodical and, if necessary, be
cleaned from sediments. Carry out this cleaning at least once a year or rather at the end of every heating
season. Please ask your chimney sweep whether this interval should be shortened and which local
circumstances have to be considered.
Your chimney should be cleaned each year before starting to use your stove for the winter. Birds may have
nested in the chimney or the masonry may have cracked. Both chimney and flue pipe must be swept at least
once a year. It is recommended that you have your chimney swept every six months. It may be necessary to
sweep more frequently when damp wood is burnt regularly. The chimney can be swept through your stove
with the baffle plate removed. It is advisable to remove the bricks too in order to avoid accidental damage.
Once a year, the wood-burning stove should be serviced by an expert.
At the combustion chamber’s top area there are the panels for smoke reflection or the pipelines for the
convective flow of heat. Clean this part of the stove by lifting the panels in the combustion chamber and taking
them out through the combustion chamber door.
Your wood-burning stove affects the best combustion when having a bedding of ash. Therefore it is not
necessary to remove the ashes after every combustion. If you still want to do an ash removal, maybe because
too much ash piled up, use the poker to remove the combustion chamber’s floor plate and sweep the ashes
into the ash pan below. Take the ash pan by its grip and dispose of the ashes professionally. After the cleaning
it is important to reinstall the combustion chamber’s floor plate and the ash pan carefully. Caution: The
embers may stay hot for 24 hours and more!
To clean the combustion chamber door’s glass panel, use some customary cleaner for glass panels. Wipe the
panel with a dry cloth afterwards. Be careful not to scratch the glass. The door seals should stay dry. Damages
that were caused by wrong cleaning or by burned-in residues from combustible material are not covered by the
warranty!
Cleaning of the stove’s casing: The outer varnished parts of the stove’s casing are to wipe with a damp cloth
(no microfiber) without cleaner. Glass parts of the casing should be cleaned with a customary cleaner for glass
panels and a soft cloth. Parts made from stainless steel can be cleaned with a customary cleaner for stainless
steel – please consider the way the material is burnished. Casings from stone or ceramics should be cleaned
with a customary cleaner and a damp cloth.
During the heating season, please clean on top of and under the stove, too. Otherwise, dust particles might
burn and cause soiling and a bad smell.
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6.2 Combustion Chamber Lining
During the phase of kindling it is normal that the combustion chamber lining turns sooty. When the stove
reaches its operation temperature, the soot will be burned and the combustion chamber lining gets pale again.
The linings of combustion chambers are exposed to very high temperatures and other stress. Hence, a fissuring
is not alarming or a defect as long as the components of the lining do not shift or fall out of place. Tension
cracks or expansion cracks are no reason for a complaint! If you need spare parts for the combustion chamber
lining, please get in touch with your specialist dealer.
The illustration shows the structure of the combustion chamber lining of your wood-burning stove. Please
mention the number of the lining components that you need when you order spare parts.
6.3 Chimney Fire
During the combustion, especially during the combusting coniferous wood, sparks may fly from the stove into
the chimney. Thereby the soot deposited in the chimney might catch fire. Indications of a chimney fire are the
heating of the chimney flanks, smoke nuisance, bad smell, and sparks and flames bursting out of the chimney
outlet. Instantly call the fire brigade and inform your chimney sweep.
Never try to extinguish a chimney fire with water! The temperature up to 1300 °C would generate very hot
steam that may cause heavy burns. Besides, the quickly rising pressure might break the chimney walls.
After a chimney fire it is necessary to subject the chimney to a functional check by an expert.
6.4 Service
Please check the functionality of the door seals and the combustion chamber lining at regular intervals. The
combustion chamber lining is exposed to very high temperatures and other stress. Hence, a fissuring is not
alarming or a defect as long as the components of the lining do not shift or fall out of place. Tension cracks or
expansion cracks are no reason for a complaint! If you need spare parts for the combustion chamber lining or
the door seals, please get in touch with your specialist dealer.
Once a year, the wood-burning stove should be serviced by an expert before the heating season begins. Only
approved genuine spare parts are permitted.
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7 TROUBLESHOOTING
Poor Heat Output
Stove too small for room
Seek advice from a qualified heating engineer as to (kW) output required for room size. As a guideline the
volume of the room in cubic feet divided by 500 i.e. room 15’ x 15’ x 8’ would require 3.6kW approx.
Chimney and / or flue pipe restricted, room ventilation restricted.
On Installation these will have been checked but regular maintenance is necessary as conditions can change i.e.
soot build up, birds nesting, masonry fall, dust build up or furniture blocking vents.
Poor quality fuel.
Only burn dry seasoned timber, soft woods have a lower heat output than hard woods. Use a Moisture Meter.
Solid fuels vary in heat value, check with your coal merchant as to suitability.
Dirty Glass
Nearly always caused by poor fuel quality – check the moisture content of the wood you are burning with a
moisture meter.
Fire burning too low, open the air vents on the stove to create a hot fire, this may ‘burn’ the glass clean. If glass
requires cleaning use approved glass cleaner from your supplier, only use glass cleaner on cold glass. DO NOT
USE abrasives or scrapers; these will scratch the glass making tar build up harder to remove. NEVER spray
aerosols near the appliance when it is alight.
Un-burnt Fuel
Insufficient air reaching fuel - Adjust the air controls to supply combustion air to burn fuel fully.
8 GENERAL WARRANTY TERMS
If you have purchased your stove from an approved dealer, then automatically your product will carry a 5 year
warranty as standard on the body of the stove – on condition that the installation complies with the relevant
Building Regulations and is carried out by a suitably trained and qualified individual (HETAS in the UK or
equivalent in other countries) with the certificate of installation.
Schmitzker incurs a warranty period of 6 month for all wearing parts belonging to the combustion. That
includes the combustion chamber lining, seals, grates, and the glass panel.
The warranty period begins with the delivery to the customer. The date of delivery has to be verified by a
document or a receipt.
There is no warranty rendered in case of:
any disregard of the instructions for assembly and operation or if the stove was altered by an
unauthorized person,
improper handling, improper use, inaccurate assembly, or inaccurate installation of the stove,
missing or inaccurate service,
inadequate carriage or inadequate storage,
overheating, thermal overload and ensuing deformation or staining of the stove or the panel glass,
and
wear and tear of the product.
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Within the period of legal warranty deed, the legal warranty deed precedes Schmitzker’s warranty. Irrespective
of this, within the scope of the warranty terms above all deficiencies are remedied that depend demonstrably
on a material defect or a manufacturing fault.
Schmitzker reserves the right to either remedy the deficiency or to replace the device. The warranty does not
include damage compensation in excess of the legal warranty deed.
If the warranty is used, the replaced (part of the) device is given a prolongation of the warranty period. It is
forbidden to use spare parts that are not approved by the manufacturer!
Damages and claims for damages that are not caused by a defective device of Schmitzker are barred and not
covered by the warranty.
If you do a conversion anyway, warranty and operating licence expire immediately. Furthermore warranty and
operating licence expire as soon as the customer realizes other structurally engineered modifications about the
stove.
Important Note: Should any problems be experienced with your product, claims must first be submitted to the
Expert Retailer where the appliance was purchased from who will offer immediate assistance.
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9 TECHNICAL DATA
Wood-burning stoves
Alin
General technical data
Type of fuel
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wood logs
Nominal power
kW
6,5
Amount of wood per hour
kg/h
2,1
Heat output range
kW
4,5 - 8,5
Efficiency
%
81
CO emission referring to 13 % O2
mg/Nm³
< 1250
Dust emission
mg/Nm³
< 40
Exhaust temperature
(chimney outlet)
°C
280
Delivery pressure
mbar
0,12
Flue gas mass flow
g/s
7,8
Heat accumulator
kg
-
Weight, depending on casing
(steel/stone)
kg
153 / 206
Heating volume*
Favourable room, approx.
m³
171
Less favourable room, approx.
m³
110
Unfavourable room, approx.
m³
77
Minimum distances to inflammable objects or material
Back
cm
15
Sideward
cm
20
Top
cm
50
Band of Radiation
cm
80
Requirements
DIN EN 13240
All information subject to change without further notice.
* By the use of modern thermal insulation it is possible to heat rooms with a significant bigger volume.
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9.1 Dimensional Drawings
Alin with Steel Casing
Alin with Stone Casing
9.2 Data Plate
The data plate is fixed on the stove’s rear panel or in the ash pan or ash can. If it is not fixed, it has to be
attached securely to the stove and must not be removed! The included technical data are the proof that your
device is certified. The type plate has to be clearly legible – this is necessary for the acceptance test and the
annual service by the chimney sweep.
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