RED LOTUS HYDRO Installation And User Manual

INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE EN

PELLET STOVE

LOTUS

HYDRO MODEL

Translation of original instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................... II

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1

1WARNINGS AND WARRANTY TERMS .............................................................. 2

2INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 9

3DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................20

4INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY ....................................................................22

5PLUMBING CONNECTION ............................................................................26

6ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .........................................................................31

7INITIAL STARTUP .....................................................................................32

8MENU ITEMS AND OPERATION .....................................................................36

9SAFETY DEVICES AND ALARMS ....................................................................55

10RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SAFE USE .........................................................59

11CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................60

12FAULTS/CAUSES/SOLUTIONS .....................................................................65

13  WIRING DIAGRAM ..................................................................................68

INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer, our products are designed and manufactured in compliance with European reference Standards for construction products (EN13240 wood-burning stoves, EN14785 pellet-burning appliances, EN13229 replaces/wood-burning inserts, EN 12815 wood-burning cookers), with high quality materials and extensive experience in the transformation processes. The products also meet the essential requirements of Directive 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage) and Directive 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility). To get the best performance, we suggest you read the instructions in this manual carefully. This installation and use manual forms an integral part of the product ensure that the manual is always supplied with the appliance, even if it changes owner. If the manual is lost, you can request another copy from the local technical service or download it directly from the company website. All local regulations, including those regarding national and European regulations, must be observed when the appliance is installed. In Italy, for the installation of systems with biomass below 35KW, refer to ministerial decree D.M. 37/08, and the qualied installation technician with the appropriate requisites must issue a certicate of compliance for the system installed. (By system one means Stove+Chimney+Air inlet).

REVISIONS TO THE PUBLICATION

The content of this manual is strictly technical and the property of RED. No part of this manual may be translated into other languages and/or adapted and/or reproduced, even in part, in other mechanical or electronic forms, photocopies, recordings or other, without the prior written authorisation from RED. The company reserves the right to make changes to the product at any time without prior notice. The proprietary company reserves its rights according to the law.

CARE OF THE MANUAL AND HOW TO CONSULT IT

• Take care of this manual and keep it in an easily accessible place.

• Should the manual be misplaced or ruined, request a copy from your retailer or directly from the authorised Technical Assistance Department. It can be downloaded from the company website.

• The “text in bold” must be read with particular care.

• “The “text in italics” draws attention to other sections in this manual or clarications.

• “NOTE” provides the reader with additional information.

SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL

ATTENTION: Read the relative message with care as failure to observe the information provided could result in serious damage to the product and put the persons who use it at risk.

INFORMATION:

failure to comply with these provisions will compromise the use of the product.

OPERATING SEQUENCES:

sequence of buttons to be pressed to access the menus or change settings.

MANUAL

carefully read this manual or the relative instructions.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Installation, electrical connection, function test and maintenance must only be carried out by authorised and qualied personnel.

• Install the product in accordance with all local and national legislation and regulations in force in the region or state.

• A bad use or unproper maintainance of the product can bring to a serious risk of explosion in the combustion chamber.

• Only use the fuel recommended by the manufacturer. The product must not be used as an incinerator.

• It is strictly forbidden to use alcohol, petrol, liquid fuel for lanterns, diesel, bioethanol, uids for lighting charcoal or similar liquids to light/rekindle the ame in these devices. Keep these ammable liquids well away from the appliance when in use.

• Do not put any fuel other than wood pellets in the hopper.

• The instructions provided in this manual must always be complied with to ensure the product and any electronic appliances connected to it are used correctly and accidents are prevented.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• The user, or whoever is operating the product, must read and fully understand the contents of this installation guide before performing any operation. Errors or incorrect settings can cause hazardous conditions and/or poor operation.

• Do not climb on or lean on the product.

• Do not put linen on the product to dry. Any drying racks or similar objects must be kept at a safe distance from the product. Fire hazard.

• All liability for improper use of the product is entirely borne by the user and relieves the Manufacturer from any civil and criminal liability.

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• Any type of tampering or unauthorised replacement with non-original spare parts could be hazardous for the operator’s safety and relieves the company from any civil and criminal liability.

• Many of the surfaces of the product get very hot (door, handle, glass, smoke extraction pipes, etc.). Avoid coming into contact with these parts

without adequate protective clothing or suitable means, such as gloves with thermal protection or “cold handle” operating systems.

• It is forbidden to operate the product with the door open or the glass broken.

• The doors/covers on the appliance must remain closed when it is not used.

• The product must be powered by an electrical system that is equipped with an eective earthing device.

• Switch the product o in the event of a fault or malfunction.

• Accumulated unburned pellets in the burner after each “failed start-up” must be removed before lighting again. Check that the burner is clean and positioned properly before lighting again.

• Shut the stove down in the event of a breakdown or bad running and contact the engineer immediately.

• Pellets must not be fed manually into the burner – this wrong behaviour can generate an abnormal amount of unburned gas, with a risk of explosion in the chamber.

• Accumulated unburnt pellets in the burner after a failed ignitions must be removed before lighting.

• Failure too clean and maintain the brazier can result in improper running and explosions within the stove. Make sure you remove and clear the holes in the brazier and any loose encrustations every time you empty the ash from the stove or every time you have a failed ignition.Make sure that the holes in the brazier are never reduced in size as this will aect the safe performance of the stove if not maintained.

• Do not wash the product with water. The water could get inside the unit and damage the electrical insulation and cause electric shocks.

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• A carbon monoxide alarm must be tted in the room where the appliance is sited Refer too ADJ part 2.34 through too 2.36 page 41 (ONLY FOR UK).

• If there is a re in the ue pipe, extinguish the stove, disconnect it from the power supply and never open the door. Then contact the competent authorities.

• Do not light the stove with ammable materials if the ignition system breaks down.

• Do not stand for a long time in front of the product in operation. Do not overheat the room you are in and where the product is installed. This could cause injuries and health problems.

• Install the product in a location that does not present a re hazard and is equipped with power and air supplies and smoke extractors.

• In the event of re in the chimney, turn o the device, disconnect it from the mains electricity and do not open the hatch. Then contact the competent authorities.

• The product and the cladding must be stored in a dry place and must not be exposed to weathering.

• It is recommended not to remove the feet that support the product in order to guarantee adequate insulation, especially if the ooring is made of ammable materials.

• In the event of a malfunction with the ignition system, do not force it to light by using ammable materials.

• Special maintenance must only be performed by authorised and qualied personnel.

• Assess the static conditions of the surface on which the weight of the product will rest and provide suitable insulation if it is made of ammable material (e.g. wood, tted carpet or plastic).

• Live electrical parts: only power the product after completing assembly.

• Disconnect the product from the 230V power supply before performing any maintenance operation.

• IF ANY SMOKE SPILLAGE IS SEEN WITHIN THE ROOM OR THE APPLIANCE SUFFERS FROM AN EXPLOSIVE IGNITION PLEASE TURN OFF THE

APPLIANCE, VENTILATE THE ROOM AND CONTACT THE INSTALLER/ SERVICE ENGINEER IMMEDIATELY.

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INFORMATION

• In case of any problems, get in touch with your dealer, or a qualied engineer authorised by MCZ, and if a repair is necessary, insist on the use of original spare parts.

• Use only the fuel recommended by MCZ (for Italy pellets with a diameter of 6 mm and for other European countries with a diameter of 6-8 mm) and provided only with an automatic supply system.

• Periodically check and clean the smoke outlet ducts (connection to the ue pipe).

• Accumulated unburnt pellets in the burner after repeated failed ignitions must be removed before lighting.

• The pellet stove is not a cooking appliance.

• Always keep the cover of the fuel hopper closed.

• Keep this instruction manual carefully because it must stay with the stove throughout its working life. If the stove is sold or transferred to another user, always make sure that the booklet goes with the product.

• If it gets lost, ask MCZ or your authorised dealer for another copy.

INTENDED USE

The product only works with wood pellets and must be installed indoors.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

The company guarantees the product, with the exception of elements subject to normal wear (listed on the following page), for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of purchase attested by:

• a document to serve as proof of purchase (invoice and/or receipt) that shows the name of the vendor and the date on which the purchase was made;

• forwarding of the completed certicate of guarantee within 8 days of purchase.

Furthermore, the product must be installed and started by specialised personnel who must, where provided, issue a declaration of conformity of the plant and of the proper functioning of the product, for the warranty to be valid and eective. We recommend functionally testing the product before completion with the relevant nishes, where provided (claddings, painting of walls, etc.). Installations not meeting the current standards, improper use and lack of maintenance as expected by the manufacturer, void the product warranty. The guarantee is valid on the condition that the instructions and warnings contained in the use and maintenance manual are observed, and therefore the product is used correctly. The replacement of the entire system or the repair of one of its components does not extend the guarantee period, and the original expiry date remains unchanged. The guarantee covers the replacement or free repair of parts recognised as being faulty at source due to manufacturing defects.

In order to activate the product warranty the commissioning document which is supplied with the appliance and also is available as a download from the Specue website must be lled in correctlty and returned within 14 days (ONLY FOR UK).

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EXCLUSIONS

The guarantee does not cover malfunctions and/or damage to the appliance that arise due to the following causes:

• Damage caused during transportation or relocation

• all parts that develop faults due to negligence or improper use, incorrect maintenance, installation that does not comply with the manufacturer’s instructions (always refer to the installation and use manual provided with the appliance)

• incorrect dimensioning with regards to the use or faults in the installation or failure to adopt the necessary devices to guarantee proper execution

• improper overheating of the equipment, use of fuels not conforming to the types and quantities indicated in the instructions provided

• further damage caused by incorrect user interventions in an attempt to x the initial fault

• worsening of the damage due to the continued use of the equipment by the user, once the defect has been noticed

• in the presence of a boiler, any corrosions, incrustations or breaks caused by water ow, condensation, hardness or acidity of the water, improperly performed descaling treatments, lack of water, mud or limescale deposits

• ineciency of chimneys, ues or parts of the plant aecting the equipment

• damage caused by tampering with the appliance, atmospheric agents, natural disasters, vandalism, electrical discharges, res, faults in the electric and/or hydraulic system.

• Failure to have stove maintenance performed on an annual basis by an authorised technician or qualied personnel will result in the loss of the warranty.

Also excluded from this guarantee are:

• parts subject to normal wear such as gaskets, glass, claddings and cast iron grids, painted, chrome-plated or gilded parts, handles and electric cables, bulbs, indicator lights, knobs, all parts which can be removed from the hearth.

• Variations in colour of the painted or ceramic/serpentine parts and craquelure ceramics as they are natural characteristics of the material and product use.

• masonry work

• plant parts (if present) not supplied by the manufacturer

Any technical interventions on the product to eliminate the above-said defects and consequent damages must be agreed upon with the Technical Assistance Centre, who reserves the right to accept the relative appointment or not. However, said interventions will not be carried out under warranty but as technical assistance to be granted at part of any eventual and specic agreed conditions and in accordance with the fee in force for the work to be carried out. The user will also be charged for any costs incurred to remedy the incorrect technical interventions, tampering or damage to the appliance, not attributable to original faults. Save for the legal or regulatory limits, the guarantee does not cover the containment of atmospheric and acoustic pollution.

The company declines all liability for any damage which may be caused, directly or indirectly, to persons, animals or objects as a consequence of non compliance with any prescription specied in the manual, especially warnings regarding installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.

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SPARE PARTS

In the event of a malfunction, consult the retailer who will forward the call to the Technical Assistance Service.

Use only original spare parts. The retailer or service centre can provide all necessary information regarding spare parts. We do not recommend waiting for the parts to be worn before having them replaced. It is important to perform regular maintenance.

The company declines all liability if the product and any other accessory is used improperly or modied without authorisation. All parts must be replaced with original spare parts.

WARNINGS FOR THE CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT.

The owner is the sole party responsible for demolishing and disposing of the product. This must be performed in compliance with laws related to safety and environmental protection in force in his/her country. At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special dierentiated waste collection centre set up by the local authorities or to a retailer that provides this service. Separating and recycling prevents potential negative eects on the environment and health (often caused by inappropriately disposing of product parts). It also allows materials to be recovered in order to obtain signicant savings in energy and resources.

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RULES FOR INSTALLATION

The product is a boiler that uses wood pellets. Below is a list of the European regulations regarding the installation of the product: EN 303-5:2012: Solid fuel boilers, with manual or automatic loading, nominal thermal power of 500 kW - Terminology, requisites, tests and marking. EN 12828 Heating systems design. Electrical systems with rated voltage not exceeding 1000 V AC and 1500 V DC.

EN 1443 General chimney regulation EN 1856-1 metal smoke ducts EN 1856-2 metal smoke extraction channels EN 1457 chimneys - Interior terracotta / ceramic ues EN 13384-1 Chimneys - Thermal and dynamic uid calculation methods - Part 1: Chimneys connected to a single appliance

Below are some applicable regulations for Italy: UNI 10683:2012 Heat generators fuelled by wood or other solid bio-fuels - Test, installation, control and maintenance (for thermochemical power at the rebox lower than 35kW)

UNI/TS 11278 general technical regulation for the choice of smoke duct/ue UNI 10847:2000 Smoke extractor systems for liquid and solid fuelled generators - Maintenance and control - Guidelines and procedures UNI 8065 water treatment in civil plants. UNI 9182 Hot and cold (sanitary) air supply and distribution systems.

UNI CTI 8065 WATER TREATMENT IN THERMAL PLANTS FOR CIVIL USE

The hydraulic circuit to which the boiler is connected must compulsorily provide a circulation pump sized to ensure adequate ow of the heat carrying uid in any situation.

Installation must be carried out with reference to the diagram of the heating system prepared in accordance with the standards and local recommendations in force: In any case, respect:

For the heating appliance Local requirements concerning the chimney connection. Local requirements for re-ghting standards. For electrical parts - EN 60335 ''Safety of electrical household appliances and similar Part 1 - General requirements Part 2 - Special regulations for appliances with gas, gas oil and solid fuel burners with electrical connections.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITALY Fire-prevention standard: M.D. 28/04/2005 circ. no. 52 and of Ministry of Health 20/04/1982 point 5.1

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The instructions in this chapter refer explicitly to the Italian installation regulation UNI 10683. In any case, always observe the domestic regulations in force.

PELLETS

Wood pellets are manufactured by hot-extruding compressed sawdust which is produced during the working of natural dried wood. The compactness of the material is guaranteed by the lignin contained in the wood itself and allows pellets to be produced without glue or binders. The market oers dierent types of pellets with characteristics that vary according to the wood mixtures used. The most common diameter on the market is 6 mm (although 8 mm diameter is available too) with a length, on average, of between 3 and 40 mm. A good quality pellet has a density of between 600 and 750 or more kg/metres cubed and a water content that accounts for 5 to 8% of its weight. Pellets have technical advantages besides being an ecological fuel, as the wood residue is used completely, thereby achieving cleaner combustion than that of fossil fuels. Good-quality wood has a caloric value of 4.4 kW/kg (15% moisture, after about 18 months of seasoning), whereas that of pellets is 4.9 kW/kg. To ensure good combustion, the pellets must be stored in a dry place and protected from dirt. Pellets are usually supplied in 15 kg bags, therefore, storing them is very convenient.

Good quality pellets guarantee good combustion, thereby decreasing harmful emissions into the atmosphere.

The poorer the quality of the fuel, the more often the internal parts of the brazier and combustion chamber must be cleaned.

The main quality certications for pellets currently available on the European market guarantee that the fuel complies with class A1/A2 according to EN14961-2. These certications include, for example, ENPlus, DINplus, Ö-Norm M7135, and in particular, guarantee the following characteristics:

• caloric value: 4.6 ÷ 5.3 kWh/kg.

• Moisture content: ≤ 10% of the weight.

• Percentage of ash: max 1.5% of the weight.

• Diameter: 6±1/8±1 mm.

• Length: 3÷40 mm.

• Content: 100% untreated wood without the addition of binding substances (max 5% bark).

• Packaging: in sacks made from ecologically compatible or biologically decomposing material.

The company strongly recommends using certied fuel for its products (ENplus, DINplus, Ö-Norm M7135). Poor quality pellets or others that do not comply with the characteristics specied previously may compromise the operation of your product and can therefore render the guarantee and product liability invalid.

15 Kg BAGS OF FUEL

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PRECAUTIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT! Product installation and assembly must be carried out by qualied personnel.

The product must be installed in a suitable place that allows easy access for it to be opened regularly and for routine maintenance to be performed. The installation area must be:

• suitable to enable the appliance to operate correctly.

• Equipped with an adequate smoke extraction system.

• Equipped with adequate ventilation from outside.

• Equipped with 230V 50 Hz power supply with an EC compliant earthing system.

IMPORTANT! The product must be connected to a chimney that expels the smoke at the highest point of the building. The chimney must be of suitable dimensions, caulked, and tted with a condensation collector for collecting the water vapour that can form due to the high performance of the appliance and the consequently low temperatures of the outgoing fumes. The chimney must comply with regulations in force. The holes of the external air inlet and the smoke outlet pipe must be drilled before positioning the product.

THE OPERATING AREA

The boiler must be installed indoors in an area well protected from atmospheric elements. The surface on which it stands and/or support points must have sucient load bearing capacity to support the total weight of the appliance, its accessories and covers. To ensure the appliance works well, we recommend installing the boiler detached from any walls or furniture, and with good air circulation to allow eective ventilation for the appliance. The product should be located in an area that allows sucient space for normal use and maintenance operations.

The volume of the room should be no less than 15 m3.

It is essential that an adequate outdoor air intake is provided that supplies the air for combustion needed for the product to function correctly. These air inlets must be arranged so that it is impossible for them to be obstructed. Protect the inlets with grilles, metal mesh, etc., without reducing the net cross-section.

Remember that the ventilation grilles always have the useful cross-section in cm2 indicated on one side. When choosing the grille and size of the inlet, check that the useful cross-section of the grille is larger or equal to the section required for product operation.

The ow of air between the outside and the room of installation may be direct, through an inlet in an external wall of the building; or indirect, through the intake of air from rooms adjoining and connecting permanently with the room of installation. Adjoining areas may not include sleeping areas, garages or general areas that present a re hazard. For air ducts, up to 3m increase the cross-section by approximately 5%, while for ducts that run for longer increase it by 15%.

IMPORTANT! The air ow can also be drawn from an adjoining room to that of the room where the product is installed, provided the air can ow freely through permanent openings to the outside; avoid connection to sleeping areas and rooms that present a re hazard in general.

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POSITIONING AND RESTRICTIONS

In the case of simultaneous installation with other heating appliances, provide appropriate air inlets for each one (according to the instructions of each product).

The product cannot be installed (except for sealed or closed operation appliances with external ducted combustion air intake):

• in bedrooms or bathrooms;

• in rooms where there are liquid fuel appliances with continuous or intermittent operation that draw the combustion air from the room they are installed in;

• in rooms where there are B-type gas heating appliances, with or without domestic hot water production and interconnecting rooms;

• where another heating appliance is installed without an independent air ow.

It is forbidden to place the product in an explosive atmosphere.

MINIMUM DISTANCES

It is recommended to install the stove detached from any walls and/or furniture, with a minimum clearance to allow eective aeration of the appliance and a good distribution of heat in the room. Observe the distances from ammable or heat-sensitive objects (sofas, furniture, wood panelling, etc..) as specied below. The front distance from ammable materials must be at least as set out in the product’s technical data table. If particularly delicate objects are present, such as furniture, curtains or sofas, increase the stove clearance accordingly.

If the oor is made of wood, it is recommended to t a oor protection sheet in compliance with the Standards in force in the country of installation.

LOTUS Non-ammable walls Flammable walls

Hydro

A = 5 cm B = 5 cm

A = 10 cm B = 10 cm

If the oor is made of combustible material, it is recommended to use protection made of non-combustible material (steel, glass...) that also protects the front from falling combusted material during cleaning operations. The appliance must be installed on a oor with adequate load capacity. If the existing construction does not meet this requirement, one must take appropriate measures (for example a load distribution plate).

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CONNECTION OF THE SMOKE EXHAUST DUCT

When making the hole for the passage of the smoke discharge pipe, one must take into account the possible presence of ammable materials. If the hole must be made through a wooden wall or thermolabile material, the INSTALLER MUST rst of all use the appropriate wall tting (minimum diameter 13 cm) and suitably insulate the pipe of the product that passes through it using adequate insulating materials (1.3 - 5 cm thick with minimum thermal conductivity 0.07 W/m°K). The same minimum distance must be applied if the pipe of the product must pass through vertical or horizontal sections near the thermolabile wall. It is recommended to use an insulated double-wall pipe in external sections in order to prevent condensation from forming. The combustion chamber works in negative pressure.

REAR VIEW OF A PELLET STOVE EXAMPLE 1 SMOKE OUTLET 2 COMBUSTION AIR INLET

min.3,5 metri

(A)

(B)

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FOREWORD

This chapter on the Smoke Flue has been produced in reference to the prescriptions of European regulations (EN13384 - EN1443 - EN1856

- EN1457). The chapter provides indications for installing an ecient and correct smoke ue but is under no circumstances to substitute the regulations in force, which the qualied technician must be in possession of. Check with local authorities whether there are any restrictive regulations in force regarding the intake of air for combustion, the smoke extraction system, the ue or the chimney. The company declines all liability relating to the poor functioning of the boiler if this is due to the use of an insuciently sized ue in violation of regulations in force.

SMOKE FLUE

The ue or chimney is of great importance for the proper operation of a solid fuel-burning heating appliance with natural draught, as modern heating appliances have high eciency with cooler ue gasses and consequently less draught, it is therefore essential that the ue is built up to standard and always kept in perfect working order. A ue that serves a pellet/wood fuelled appliance must be at least category T400 (or greater if the appliance requires, and resistant to soot res. Smoke must be extracted through a single ue made of insulated steel (A) or an existing ue that complies with the intended use (B). A simple air shaft in cement must be suitably lined. In both solutions there must be an inspection cap (AT) and/or inspection hatch (AP)

- FIG.1. It is prohibited to connect more than one wood/pellet or any other type of appliance (vent cowling...) to the same ue.

The stove must be connected to a ue pipe or an internal or external vertical duct conforming to EN 1856-1-2 to suit the appliance and types of fuels to be burnt – refer to detailed guidance in sections 2, 3 and 4 in ADJ (ONLY FOR UK).

FIGURE 1  SMOKE FLUE

15°

30°

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Have the eciency of the ue checked by an authorised technician. The ue must be sealed against ue gasses, in a vertical direction without narrowing, be made with materials impermeable to smoke, condensation, thermally insulated and suitable to resist normal mechanical stress over time (we recommend replaces made of A/316 or refractory material with insulated round section double chamber). Be suitably insulated externally to avoid condensation and reduce smoke cooling. It should be separated from combustible or ammable materials with an air gap or insulating materials: check the distance specied by the manufacturer of the replace according to EN1443. The chimney opening must be in the same room as the appliance, or at most in the adjoining room, and have a soot and condensation collection chamber beneath the opening, and be accessible via a watertight metal hatch.

FLAT ROOF

ROOF AT 15°

ROOF AT 30°

A = 0.50 metres B = DISTANCE > 2 metres C = DISTANCE < 2 metres D = O.50 metres E = TECHNICAL VOLUME

A = MIN. 1.00 metres B = DISTANCE > 1.85 metres C = DISTANCE < 1.85 metres D = 0.50 metres above highest point E = 0.50 metres F = REFLUX ZONE

A = MIN. 1.30 metres B = DISTANCE > 1.50 metres C = DISTANCE < 1.50 metres D = 0.50 metres ABOVE HIGHEST POINT E = 0.80 metres F = REFLUX ZONE

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

60°

45°

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ROOF AT 60° ROOF AT 45°

DIMENSIONING

The drop in pressure (draft) of a ue depends on its height. Check the drop in pressure with the values indicated in the technical characteristics. The minimum height of the chimney is 3.5 meters.

The interior cross-section of the ue can be circular (best variation), square or rectangular (the ratio between the interior sides must be ≤1.5) with the sides joined with a minimum radius of 20 mm. The dimension of the cross-section must be minimum Ø100mm.

The cross-sections/lengths of the chimneys shown in the technical data tables are indications for correct installation. Any alternative congurations must be correctly dimensioned in accordance with the general method of calculation of UNI EN13384-1 or other proven eciency methods.

Below is a list of some ues available on the market:

Steel chimney AISI 316 with double chamber insulated with ceramic bre or equivalent resistant up to 400°C.

Refractory chimney with double insulated chamber and external lightweight concrete cladding with cellular material such as clay.

Traditional square-section clay chimney with insulating empty inserts.

Avoid products with an internal rectangular section where the larger side is 1.5 times the smaller side (e.g. 20x40 or 15x30).

EXCELLENT GOOD POOR VERY POOR

A = MIN. 2.60 metres B = DISTANCE > 1.20 metres C = DISTANCE < 1.20 metres D = 0.50 metres ABOVE HIGHEST POINT E = 2.10 metres F = REFLUX ZONE

A = MIN. 2.00 metres B = DISTANCE > 1.30 metres C = DISTANCE < 1.30 metres D = 0.50 metres ABOVE HIGHEST POINT E = 1.50 metres F = REFLUX ZONE

FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6

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MAINTENANCE

The ue must be kept clean, since the deposit of soot or unburned oils reduces the cross-section reducing the draft and thus compromising the ecient functioning of the heater and, if large build-ups accumulate, can catch re. The ue and chimney must be cleaned and checked by a skilled chimney sweep at least once a year. Once the check/maintenance has been performed, request a signed report stating that the system is safe. Failure to clean the system jeopardises its safety.

CHIMNEY

The chimney is a crucial element for the heating appliance to work properly: we recommend a wind proof chimney (A), see Figure 7. The area of the opening for smoke extraction must be at least double the cross-section of the smoke duct/ue system, and arranged so

that smoke extraction is ensured even in strong wind. The chimney must prevent rain, snow or animals from entering the chimney. The height of outow into the atmosphere must be beyond the reux zone created by the shape of the roof or any obstacles near the outlet (see Figures 2-3-4-5-6).

CHIMNEY COMPONENTS

KE Y: (1) CHIMNEY (2) REFLUX CHANNEL (3) SMOKE DUCT (4) THERMAL INSULATION (5) OUTSIDE WALL (6) CHIMNEY CONNECTION (7) SMOKE CHANNEL (8) HEAT GENERATOR (9) INSPECTION ACCESS PANEL

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 8

A B

MIN.1,5 m MIN.1,5 m

MIN.1,5 m

MIN.0,3 m

2-INSTALLATION

EXTERNAL AIR INLET

It is mandatory to provide an adequate external air intake that supplies the combustion air required for the product to work properly. The ow of air between the outside and the installation room may be direct, through an inlet in an external wall of the room; or indirect, via air intake from adjoining rooms and connecting permanently with the installation room (see Figure 9 b). Adjoining areas may not include sleeping areas, garages or general areas with a re hazard. During installation one must check the minimum clearances required for air intake from outside. Take into account the presence of doors and windows that could interfere with the proper ow of air to the stove (see diagram below). The air intake must have a minimum total net area of 80 cm2: the surface must be increased accordingly if within the room there are other active generators (for example: electric fan for stale air extraction, kitchen hood, other stoves, etc...), which could cause cause depression in the room. One must verify that, with all the equipment on, the pressure drop between the room and the outside does not exceed a value of 4 Pa (also for Oyster appliances if combustion air has not been suitably ducted outside). If necessary increase the intake section of the air inlet, which must be made at oor level and always protected with a bird-proof outer protection grid and in such a way that it cannot be obstructed by any object.

It is possible to connect the air required for combustion directly to the outside air inlet, with a pipe of at least Ø50mm, with maximum length of 3linear metres; each pipe bend shall be considered equivalent to a linear metre. To attach the pipe see the back of the stove. For stoves installed in studio ats, bedrooms and bathrooms (where allowed), it is mandatory to connect the combustion air outside. In particular for sealed stoves the connection must be sealed in order not to compromise the overall sealed characteristic of the system.

FIGURE 9 A  DIRECTLY FROM OUTSIDE

FIGURE 10

FIGURE 9 B  INDIRECTLY FROM THE ADJACENT ROOM

A=AIR INLET B=ROOM TO BE VENTILATED C=INCREASE OF THE GAP UNDER THE DOOR

2-INSTALLATION

DISTANCE (metres) The air inlet must be at a distance of:

1.5 m UNDER Windows, doors, smoke outlets, cavities, ....

1.5 m HORIZONTALLY Windows, doors, smoke outlets, cavities, ....

0.3 m ABOVE Windows, doors, smoke outlets, cavities, ....

1.5 m AWAY from smoke outlet

CONNECTION TO FLUE

The connection between the ue and the appliance must be via a smoke duct that conforms with EN 1856-2. The connecting section must extend no more than 4 m horizontally, with a maximum incline of 3% and containing a maximum of 3 90% bends (accessible for inspection - do not count the T joint at the appliance outlet). The diameter of the smoke duct must be equal to or greater than that of the appliance outlet (Ø 80 mm).

TYPE OF DEVICE SMOKE DUCT

Minimum vertical length 1.5 metres

Maximum length (with 1 accessible 90° bend)

6.5 metres

Maximum length (with 3 accessible 90° bends)

4.5 metres

Maximum number of accessible 90° bends 3

Horizontal sections (minimum incline 3%)

4 metres

Use smoke ducts with a diameter of 80mm or 100mm depending on the type of system, with silicone gaskets or similar gaskets that can withstand the high operating temperatures of the appliance (min. T200 class P1). The use of exible metal tubes in bre cement or aluminium is prohibited. For direction changes, we always recommend the use of a T joint with an inspection cap allowing easy access for cleaning the tubes. Always ensure that the inspection cap is replaced and hermetically sealed with the seal in tact after cleaning. It is prohibited to connect more than one appliance to the same smoke duct, or the discharge from overhead cowling. It is prohibited to extract the products of combustion directly through the wall, whether into indoor spaces or outdoors. The smoke duct must be a minimum distance of 400 mm from ammable or heat-sensitive structures.

SUPPLEMENTARY ISTRUCTIONS ONLY FOR UK

FOR CONNECTION TO THE FLUE PIPE, NOT MORE THAN 150mm OF HORIZONTAL PIPE MUST BE USED AND NOT MORE THAN 4 x 45° bends MUST BE USED. I accordance with UK Building Regulations .

All exterior ue or ue used internaly above 1.8m should be twin wall insulated pipe installed in accordance with ADJ reference page 23 section 1.31 and 1.32 and 1.33 & Hetas regulations.

The external uepipe must have internal dimensions of a minimum of 150mm, and maximum 180mm.

Check with suitable instruments that there is a minimum draught of 5 Pa. on low re and 10pa on high re. The ue must always run under negative pressure and a cold ue pull of – 2>3 pascals must be secured.

2-INSTALLATION

EXAMPLES OF CORRECT INSTALLATION

1. Installation of Ø150mm ue with hole for the passage

of the tube increased by: minimum 100 mm around the tube if next to non ammable parts such as cement, brick, etc.; or minimum 300 mm around the tube (or as prescribed by data tags) if next to ammable parts such as wood etc. In both cases, install suitable insulation between the ue and the ceiling. Always check and respect the data tags on the ue, in particular the minimum safety distances from combustible materials. The previous rules also apply for holes made in walls.

2. Old ue, minimum pipe Ø100mm with the inclusion of an external access door for chimney cleaning.

3. External ue made of insulated stainless steel pipes, i.e. with double walls minimum Ø100mm: all securely mounted on the wall. With wind-proof chimney. See g. 7 type A.

4. Ducting system using T joints that allow easy access for cleaning without having to remove the tubes

FIGURE 11

U = INSULATING V = ANY REDUCTION FROM 100 TO 80 MM I = INSPECTION CAP S = INSPECTION ACCESS PANEL P = AIR INLET T = T JOINT WITH INSPECTION CAP

A = MINIMUM 40 MM B = MAXIMUM 4 M C = MINIMUM 3° D = MINIMUM 400 MM E = HOLE DIAMETER F = SEE FIG.23456

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