Spartherm XS 500, S 600, M 700, L 800, XL 900 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Installation and Operating Instructions

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Linear Fireplace Cassettes

FOREWORD / QUALITY PHILOSOPHY

You have chosen to purchase a Spartherm fireplace cassette – thank you for
the trust you have placed in us.

In a world characterised by an abundance of choice and mass production,
our company name is associated with the principles of our owner Mr. Gerhard
Manfred:

“High technical quality combined with contemporary design and service for the
satisfaction of our customers and to achieve their recommendation.”

In combination with our specialist trade partners, we offer you first-class
products that touch people on an emotional level, creating feelings of security
and comfort. To ensure this is achieved, we recommend that you carefully read
these operating instructions so that you can become quickly and comprehen­sively acquainted with your fireplace cassette.

Besides information on using the cassette, these instructions also include
important care and operating information for your safety and to maintain the
value of your fireplace cassette, as well as providing you with valuable tips
and assistance. In addition, we will demonstrate how you can operate your
fireplace cassette in an environmentally friendly way.

If you have any further questions, please contact your specialist dealer.
Hoping you enjoy a beautiful fire at all times!

Your Spartherm Team
G.M. Rokossa

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CONTENTS

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General information 4

1. Certified quality / definition 5

1.1 Scope of delivery 5

1.2 Transport damage 5

2. Installation instructions 5

2.1 Adjusting the feet of linear fireplace cassettes 6

2.2 Fundamental requirements for the installation/use of an open fireplace 6

2.2.1 Installation location 6

2.2.2 Multiple installations 7

2.3 Technical data & dimension sheets 7

2.4 Combustion air supply 10

2.5 Combustion air pipes 10

2.6 Flow restrictors 10

2.7 General requirements for the use of fireplace cassettes in existing
fireplaces 10

2.8 Preparation of the existing fireplace 11

3. Fire protection 11

3.1 Flooring 11

3.2 Thermal radiation field 12

3.3 Load-bearing components made of concrete and reinforced concrete 12

3.4 Special safety measures for protecting adjacent combustible
construction components from fire (when retrofitting the cassette
into a fireplace) 12

3.5 Wooden beams 12

3.6 Heat insulation material 12

3.6.1 Masonry work for walls needing protection 13

3.7 Expansion joint between the casing and the fireplace cassette 13

3.8 Combustion chamber design 13

3.9 Example installation 15

4. Installation 15

4.1 Installation of the fireplace cassette into an existing fireplace 15

4.2 Installing the frame 16

4.3 Aligning the fireplace cassette 17

4.4 Installing or dismantling the firebox into/from the convection air
jacket 17

4.5 Installation of the convection air sockets 18

4.6 Connecting a hot air blower 18

4.7 Dismantling and installing the firebox door 19

4.8 Installing the exhaust gas flue at rear / bottom 20

4.9 Firebox lining 22

5. Operating instructions 23

5.1 General instructions about operation 23

5.2 Type plate 23

5.3 Burning wood 24

5.3.1 First use/commissioning 24

5.3.2 Combustion air regulation 24

5.4 Lighting a fire / burning wood 25

5.4.1 Adding wood / end of the fire 26

5.4.2 Volume of wood to add per hour 26

5.5 Heating output regulation 26

5.6 Room heating capacity 26

5.7 Heating in the transitional period / unfavourable weather conditions 27

5.8 Fuel 27

- neutrality 28

5.9 CO

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5.9.1 Storing wood 28

5.9.2 Your contribution to environmental protection 28

5.10 Chimney fire 29

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6. Cleaning and care 29

6.1 Maintenance 30

7. Troubleshooting 30

7.1 Glass experiencing heavy, quick and irregular sooting 30

7.2 Fire is difficult to light 30

7.3 Smoke leakage when adding wood to the fire 31

7.4 Fire burns too quickly / wood consumption is too high 31

8. General warranty terms and conditions 31

8.1 Scope of Application 31

8.2 General information 31

8.3 Warranty period 31

8.4 Requirement of Effectiveness for the Warranty 32

8.5 Warranty exclusions 32

8.6 Defect remediation/repairs 32

8.7 Extension of Warranty 32

8.8 Spare par ts 32

8.9 Liability 33

8.10 Note 33

GENERAL INFORMATION

Spartherm fireplace cassettes are high quality German products. They
are easy to install because they are pre-assembled. Please observe these
instructions and discuss them together with the new owner of the fireplace
cassette. You should talk to the responsible heating inspector/chimney
sweep in your district before installing your fireplace cassette. The inspector
will advise you about the relevant building regulations and the suitability of
your chimney, as well as carrying out the approval process for your fireplace
cassette. The inspection of your chimney will be conducted in accordance
with DIN EN 13384 using the three key values provided in these instructions
(see “Technical data”).

OUR FIREPLACE INSERT HAS BEEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIN
EN 13229 AND SATISFIES THE REQUIREMENTS STIPULATED IN THE
CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS DIRECTIVE.(DECLARATION OF PERFOR­MANCE IS AVAILABLE AND CAN BE VIEWED AT WWW.SPARTHERM.
COM).

Small children, old or frail people: As with all heating appliances, it is a
good idea to install safety devices for these groups of people because the
glass panel and also the outer casing of the fireplace cassette can become
very hot! Risk of burning! Never allow these groups of people to touch or
use a fireplace cassette without supervision when a fire is lit or has just
been extinguished! In general, the fireplace cassette should not be operated
without supervision for long periods of time!

National and European standards, relevant country-specific and local regu­lations and guidelines, as well as the relevant fire regulations in the German
state, are to be observed when installing and operating your fireplace cas­sette and when connecting it to the chimney.

Negative pressures greater than 20-25 Pa can influence correct operation.
The panel can become increasingly soiled or noise can be intensified!

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1. CERTIFIED QUALITY / DEFINITION

Our fireplace cassettes are tested according to DIN 13229.

This family of cassettes can be installed in five standard sizes (500-900)
into, for example, existing open fireplaces. However, it is also possible to
install the fireplace cassette in a similar way to a fireplace insert if the
appropriate tests have been completed. This includes taking into account
the relevant sizes of the air supply and recirculation openings.

The fireplace cassettes have a self-closing firebox door so that the door
is only opened for operating the fireplace (e.g. cleaning the firebox or for
putting more fuel on the fire). It is not permitted to tamper with the closing
mecha-nism for safety reasons and should this occur it will invalidate the
guarantee and the approval to use the fireplace cassette. The guarantee and
the approval to use the fireplace cassette are also invalidated if the cassette
is technically modified in any other area by the customer.

1.1 SCOPE OF DELIVERY

A fireplace cassette with the following characteristics:

• Firebox made of refractory concrete/vermiculite

• Primary and secondary airflow systems

• Self-closing firebox door with a high temperature-resistant ceramic
glass panel

• Heat-resistant gloves

• Type plate (mounting location, see 5.2)

1.2 TRANSPORT DAMAGE

Please immediately check the goods on delivery (visual inspection). Note
any damage that may have occurred on your delivery note and then please
inform your fireplace fitter. Protect the visible parts of the cassette from
soiling or damage during installation.Only approved transport aids with suf­ficient load-bearing capacity may be used for transporting your fireplace
cassette. The following points must be observed for safe and uncomplicated
transport:

• The fireplace cassette must generally only be transported either in an
upright position or slightly inclined onto its rear!

• If a hand truck is being used as a transport aid, this may only be posi­tioned at the rear of the cassette.

2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Your fireplace cassette may only be assembled and installed by a specialist
fireplace fitter. You should talk to the responsible heating inspector/chimney
sweep in your district before setting up and installing the fireplace cassette
in order to clarify the suitability of your chimney and installation location, as
well as for any other possible issues.

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2.1 ADJUSTING THE FEET OF LINEAR FIREPLACE
CASSETTES

Fig. 1

Your fireplace cassette is delivered with the feet secured by a nut (Fig. 1).
Undo the nut before installation (Fig. 2). You will need a size 19 spanner.
The feet can then be adjusted from the inside during installation of the
fireplace cassette.

Fig. 2

2.2 FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE

INSTALLATION/USE OF AN OPEN FIREPLACE

DIN 18896: Fireplaces using solid fuels, technical specifications

for installation and use
DIN EN 13384: Exhaust gas systems calculation method
DIN 18160-1/2: Exhaust gas systems / residential chimneys

Fireplaces may only be installed in rooms and locations where no danger
results from their position, structural conditions and type of use. The sur­face area of the installation room must be designed in such a way and be
large enough to ensure that the fireplace can be properly operated in line
with its intended purpose.

Fireplace cassettes are fireplaces that are dependent on room air. This
means that problems can arise when a ventilation system is operated at the
same time (e.g. cooker extractor hood, bathroom fan, etc.). In these cases,
suitable measures (e.g. low pressure monitor) must be taken to ensure that
safe operation is guaranteed.

2.2.1 INSTALLATION LOCATION

All necessary national and European standards, as well as local regulations
in the German state (DIN, DIN EN, state building regulations, fire regula­tions etc.) must be observed and applied for the installation, connection
and operation of the fireplace cassette. The following is a list of the relevant
regulations (without any claim to completeness).

FeuVo/LBO/VKF: Fire regulations of the relevant federal state / state

building regulations or fire protection regulations of
the VKF (Switzerland)

2.BlmSchV: First ordinance for implementing the Federal Immis­sion Control Act

TR-OL: Specialist regulations issued by the Tile Stove and Air

Heating System Association (ZVSHK)

DIN 1298 / EN 1856: Connecting flue pipes for heat generating systems
DIN EN 13229: Inset appliances including open fires using solid fuels

General requirements placed on installation sites for fireplaces and
fireplace cassettes:

Fireplace cassettes may only be installed in rooms and locations where no
danger results from their position, structural conditions and type of use. In
particular, in the case of fireplace designs dependent on room air then suf­ficient combustion air must flow through the installation space. The surface
area of the installation room must be designed in such a way and be large
enough to ensure that e.g. open fireplaces with cassettes can be properly
operated.

There is no risk to the operation of fireplace cassettes when:

• The system has safety devices that independently and reliably prevent
low pressure in the installation room.

or

• The total combustion airflow volume required for the fireplace cassettes

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and the airflow volume of the ventilation systems do not cause low pres­sure less than 0.04 mbar in the installation room used for the open
fireplace and any combined rooms providing ventilation.

Fireplace cassettes may not be installed in:

• Stairwells, except in residential buildings with no more than two
apartments.

• Hallways that are generally accessible

• Garages

• Rooms in which highly flammable or explosive materials or mixtures are
processed, stored or manufactured in such volumes that danger may
result from them exploding or becoming inflamed. Fireplace cassettes
may not be installed in rooms or apartments that are vented using venti­lation systems or hot air heating systems with the aid of fans, unless the
safe operation of the fireplace cassette is guaranteed.

2.2.2 MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS

It is possible to have multiple installations connected to a chimney in
accordance with DIN 18160 because the fireplace cassettes are fitted with
a self-closing firebox door (A1). All of the fireplaces connected to a chimney
must also have been approved for multiple installations!

2.3 TECHNICAL DATA & DIMENSION SHEETS

The following information has been taken from the testing report and cor­responds to the testing conditions!

Fireplace

cassette

Technical

data:

Type of fuel: - Firewood
Room thermal
output:

Wood feed
quantity:

Thermal output: kW

Efficiency: %* > 80 > 79 > 78

CO-emissions at
13% O

:

2

Dust emissions: mg/Nm³ < 40

Exhaust gas
temperature at
sockets:
Manometric
pressure:
Exhaust gas
mass flow:
Combustion air
requirement
Weight depend­ing on design
Power supply
(only with hot air blower)
Requirements:

1. level of BlmSchV.

2. level of BlmSchV.
EN 13240
DIN Plus
Regensburg
München
Aachen
15a (for Austria)
Clean Air Ordinance from

01.2011 (for Switzerland)

* The values given represent the average recorded from multiple fires. These values were recorded under test

conditions without the hot air blower being switched on.

XS 500 S 600 M 700 L 800 XL 900

Unit D4 E4 D5 E5 D6 E7 D8 E10 D11 E 14

kW* 4,0 4,6 4,9 4,9 5,9 6,9 7,9 9,9 10,5 14,0

kg/h ~ 1,2 ~1,4 ~1,5 ~1,5 ~1,8 ~2,1 ~2,4 ~3,0 ~3,2 ~4,2

4,0-

4,5-

4,0-

4,0-

4,5-

5,2

6,0

6,4

6,4

mg/Nm³ < 1250

°C 252 335 335 370 360 340 330 360

Pa 12

g/s 3,8 4,5 5,0 6,5 9,0 10,0 12,0

m³/h 12,6 15,5 16,2 16,6 20,2 26,4 34,3 40,3

kg 50 80 95 110 130

- 230V 50 HZ AC

7,7

4,8-95,5-

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


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10,3

6,9­12,9

7,4­13,7

9,8-

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Edge-folding

Linear cassette XS 500

Edge-folding

Edge-folding

Edge-folding

Linear cassette 600-900 (S, M, L, XL)

Dimensions
Linear cassettes

A

B 456 453 503 523 543
C 492 489 539 559 579
D 582 609 659 679 699
E 345 510 610 710 810
F 380 546 646 746 846
G 470 666 766 866 966
H Ø 130 Ø 150 Ø 150 Ø 150 Ø 150

I 352 412 442 472 502

J Ø 100 convection air openings: Ø 125

Linear XS
500 (mm)

aperture standard:

45mm

Linear S

600 (mm)

Linear M

700 (mm)

aperture standard: 60mm

Linear L

800 (mm)

Linear XL
900 (mm)

Dimensions
Linear cassettes

K 400 566 666 766 866
L 250 374 434 534 634
M 523 520 570 590 610
N 405 582 685 782 882
O 541 540 590 610 630
P - optional exhaust floor sheet*
Q - optional combustion air spigot behind*
R - optional fan*
S - optional case for speed controller*
T - Optional combustion air spigot below*

* *only for linear cassettes S, M, L and XL

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Linear XS
500 (mm)

Linear S

600 (mm)

Linear M

700 (mm)

Linear L

800 (mm)

Linear XL
900 (mm)

Linear cassette XS 500 Linear cassette 600-900 (S,M,L,XL)

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1 Cassette frame 45, 60, 80 mm

2 Firebox door with ceramic glass

3 Firebox lining

4 Firebox

5 Exhaust gas socket

6 Convection air jacket

7 Optional convection air sockets (Ø100mm)

1 Cassette frame 60, 80, 100 mm

2 Firebox door with ceramic glass

3 Firebox lining

4 Firebox

5 Inspection/maintenance openings

6 Exhaust gas sockets, rotatable (vertically or horizontally)

7 Convection air jacket

8 Optional convection air sockets (Ø125mm)

9 Combustion air sockets, outlet to rear

10 Combustion air sockets, outlet below

11 Hot air blower (speed adjustable)

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2.4 COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY

Fireplace cassettes may only be installed in rooms with at least one door
to the outside or a window that can be opened or are directly or indirectly
linked to a combustion air supply in other rooms. When the cassettes are
installed in apartments or other functional units then only those rooms in
the same apartment or functional unit may be counted as being linked for
combustion air supply purposes.

2.7 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF
FIREPLACE CASSETTES IN EXISTING FIREPLACES

The fireplace cassettes are suitable, amongst other things, for retrofitting
into existing fireplaces. Please observe the following installation instruc­tions before installing the fireplace cassette (read the instructions before
starting the installation of the fireplace cassette and then observe the
instructions during installation):

2.5 COMBUSTION AIR PIPES

According to the state building regulations - which correspond to Article
37, Paragraph 2 of the Model Building Regulations - combustion air pipes
in buildings with more than two full floors and those pipes that bridge fire
walls must be constructed in such a way that fire and smoke cannot be
transferred to other floors or fire compartments.

PLEASE NOTE: The guidelines for fire protection requirements in ventilation
systems (draft template) – version January 1984 – can be used to show how
the previously named regulations can be fulfilled.

2.6 FLOW RESTRICTORS

Flow restrictors may only be installed in exhaust gas sockets or in flue
pipes. Flow restrictors must be easy to operate. They must have openings in
the form of circular sections, which have a continuous area not less than 3%
of the cross-sectional area, and be at least 20 cm
flow restrictor must be identifiable by the position of the operating handle.

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in size. The setting of the

• Please inform the responsible heating inspector/chimney sweep in your

district before installation.

• The existing open fireplace into which the fireplace cassette is to be

installed must correspond to the guidelines for the construction of fire­places and the regulations in DIN EN 13229.

• The fitter must satisfy themselves as to what extent the open fire-place

corresponds to these requirements. If necessary, the fitter must carry
out any required corrective work.

• It must be ensured that the flue pipes, exhaust gas collection chamber

and chimney are operationally safe and fireproof.

• Open fireplaces that are retrofitted with a fireplace cassette must have

their own chimney.

• Open fireplaces may only be installed in rooms and locations where no

danger results from their position and structural conditions.

• The installation room must have sufficient combustion air flow.

• The surface area of the installation room must be designed in such a

way and be large enough to ensure that the fireplace can be properly
operated.

FIREPLACE CASSETTES MUST BE INSTALLED BY SPECIALIST FITTERS OR
SPECIALIST COMPANIES.

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2.8 PREPARATION OF THE EXISTING FIREPLACE

• Approval must be obtained from the heating inspector/chimney sweep
for your district before the cassette is installed.

• The chimney must be swept, examined and tested for leaks.

• Check whether the open fireplace is suitable for installing a fireplace
cassette.

• Please note that the fireplace will be subjected to a higher level of stress
after the cassette has been installed.

• The existing open fireplace will be reduced in size due to the installation
of necessary thermal insulation coatings.

IMPORTANT: Take into account the following conditions when measuring up
for the fireplace cassette.

• Shut-off dampers are to be completely opened in the exhaust gas sys­tem and locked in place so that they cannot close. If required, they are
to be totally removed.

• The combustion air feed pipes that lead to the fireplace must not be
closed. Ensure that there is sufficient combustion air (minimum 360 m³
per hour and m² of the firebox opening).

• The fireplace cassette can be connected to a flexible exhaust gas flue,
which is fed through the existing chimney flue. This flexible exhaust gas
flue must correspond to DIN 1856-T2. (Manufacturer e.g.: Westaflex,
type: MS-System or Haflex, type: 870s)

3. FIRE PROTECTION

The non-combustible covering can be made out of ceramics (e.g. tiles, flag­stones), natural stone or other mineral construction materials (e.g. marble,
granite), metal with a thickness of at least 1mm or glass of corresponding
strength. The covering must be secured against dislocation.

Fig.3

A B

XS 500

S 600 566 mm

M 700 666 mm

L 800 766 mm

XL 900 866 mm

Floor covering

466 mm

3.1 FLOORING

In front of the openings to fireplaces with closed fireboxes, flooring made
out of combustible materials must be protected by a covering of non­combustible materials. The covering must extend outwards at the front by a
minimum of 500 mm and at the sides by at least 300 mm from the fireplace
opening (see Fig. 3).

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3.2 THERMAL RADIATION FIELD

No combustible construction components, furniture, curtains or decoration
may be placed within a distance of 800 mm (see Fig. 4) of the firebox door
in the thermal radiation field. This distance can be reduced to 400 mm when
a ventilated radiation protection plate is installed between the fireplace and
the combustible elements. No combustible objects may be placed within a
distance of 500 mm above the fireplace.

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3.3 LOAD-BEARING COMPONENTS MADE OF CON­CRETE AND REINFORCED CONCRETE

The fireplace cassette is to be installed in such a way that no load-bearing
construction components made out of concrete or reinforced concrete are
located at the side of the outlet points for the hot air within a distance of
500 mm at the front and up to a height of 50 mm above the outlet points
for the convection air.

3.4 SPECIAL SAFETY MEASURES FOR PROTECT­ING ADJACENT COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION
COMPONENTS FROM FIRE (WHEN RETROFITTING
THE CASSETTE INTO A FIREPLACE)

1. There must be a distance of at least 50 mm between built-in furniture

and the fireplace casing.

2. In the case of construction elements that only border small areas of the

cassette (wall, floor or ceiling coverings), it is recommended that you
maintain a distance of 10 mm.

3.5 WOODEN BEAMS

Wooden beams must not be fitted in the fireplace’s thermal radiation field.
Any wooden beams above a fireplace must be completely ventilated on all
sides by a minimum of 10 mm. Directly fixing them to thermal bridges is
not allowed.

3.6 HE AT INSULATION MATERIA L

Heat insulation materials are only required when the adjacent construction
components of the building / fireplace location etc. need to be protected
against “high” temperatures. This is the case for combustible and load­bearing construction components. The insulation thicknesses listed are
based on the reference insulation material rock wool according to AGI-Q

132. Silicon-based insulation material can also be used with the relevant

building approvals. These materials enable a significant reduction in the
insulation thickness (e.g. Silka type: 250 KM)

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3.6.1 MASONRY WORK FOR WALLS NEEDING
PROTECTION

• When installing the open fireplace on walls needing protection then

masonry work is required. The masonry work must project at least 200
mm above the flue pipes.

• The masonry work (100 mm) can be dispensed with when the build-

ing’s alls are:

- At least 115 mm thick

- Made of non-combustible construction components

- Not made of load-bearing concrete or reinforced concrete

• The masonry work can be completed in a conventional way e.g. using

bricks or can also be constructed out of so-called “thermal insulation
panels” so that the overall construction depth - consisting of masonry
work and thermal insulation - can be significantly reduced. Alternatively,
the masonry work and the insulation can be completed using suitable
insulation materials, see 3.6. This will enable the overall thickness to be
reduced significantly.

3.7 EXPANSION JOINT BETWEEN THE CASING AND

THE FIREPLACE CASSETTE

There must be no direct connection between the fireplace cassette and the
casing. An expansion joint is to be fitted that should be connected using e.g.
a sealing strip. Please note that there must be a minimum distance of 6 mm
between the door frame and the fireplace apron to enable the firebox door
to be dismantled if required.

3.8 COMBUSTION CHAMBER DESIGN

Design A
No recirculating or primary air cross section openings need to be produced.

Combustion chamber spacings

Linear cassette Setup floor Mounting wall Ceiling Side wall

XS 500

S 600

M 700

L 800

XL 900

Linear cassette Setup floor Mounting wall Ceiling Side wall

XS 500

S 600

M 700

L 800

XL 900

40 mm 60 mm 200 mm 60 mm

40 mm 10 mm 200 mm 10 mm

40 mm 10 mm 200 mm 10 mm

40 mm 10 mm 200 mm 10 mm

40 mm 10 mm 200 mm 10 mm

Rock wool mats to AGI Q-132)

0 mm 50 mm 50 mm 60 mm

0 mm 200 mm 190 mm 170 mm

0 mm 200 mm 190 mm 170 mm

0 mm 200 mm 190 mm 180 mm

0 mm 200 mm 170 mm 180 mm

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Design B
Inlet and recirculating air apertures must be created in the fireplace. At
least 50% of all indicated openings must not be closable.

Linear cassette XS 500 S 600 M 700 L 800 XL 900

Recirculating air

openings in cm²

Primary air

openings in cm²

Linear cassette Setup floor Mounting wall Ceiling Side wall

XS 500

S 600

M 700

L 800

XL 900

Linear cassette Setup floor Mounting wall Ceiling Side wall

XS 500

S 600

M 700

L 800

XL 900

220 400 400 640 880

450 450 450 730 960

Combustion chamber spacings

40 mm 60 mm 200 mm 60 mm

40 mm 60 mm 200 mm 60 mm

40 mm 60 mm 200 mm 60 mm

40 mm 60 mm 200 mm 60 mm

40 mm 60 mm 200 mm 60 mm

Rock wool mats to AGI Q-132)

0 mm 50 mm 50 mm 60 mm

0 mm 160 mm 120 mm 80 mm

0 mm 150 mm 110 mm 90 mm

0 mm 150 mm 130 mm 90 mm

0 mm 140 mm 130 mm 70 mm

The distance between the fireplace cassette and the insulation must be 60
mm all the way around the fireplace cassette. Insofar as the adjacent con­struction components are not combustible or load-bearing then the distance
can be reduced to 10 mm. The heat insulation thicknesses are valid for hot
air systems.

Installation situation Installation situation A

Installation situation Installation situation B

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3.9 EXAMPLE INSTALLATION

A Fireplace cassette

B Insulation

C Masonry work

D Wall made of combustible materials/components or load-bearing walls

E Convection air pipe

E1 = 10mm (distance if an adjacent construction component has no requirements)
E2 = 60mm (distance to combustible construction materials)

F Ceiling made of combustible construction materials or combustible construction components

G Casing

H Flooring made out of non-combustible construction materials

Fig.5

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4. INSTALLATION

4.1 INSTALLATION OF THE FIREPLACE CASSETTE
INTO AN EXISTING FIREPLACE

• Clean the firebox in the existing open fireplace thoroughly.

• Installation measures that bring about any restriction to the open fire-

place and reduce safety are not permitted.

• Check whether the flooring of the existing fireplace is level. Slight

unevenness can be balanced out later via the adjustable feet using an
Allen key.

• The prescribed minimum thermal insulation for the whole fireplace - cal-

culated according to DIN EN 13229 - must be adhered to if the existing
open fireplace was not expertly constructed.

• In order to prevent fires and deflagration, it is important to ensure that

there are no dangerous deposits in the exhaust gas collection chamber.
These critical areas must be constructed in such a way that soot parti­cles and flying ash can fall back into the firebox. This can be achieved
using deflectors or through corresponding lining with fire-clay or refrac­tory concrete. Access is made possible through the cleaning openings.

• Install the exhaust gas flue system in the existing chimney. This must

be a flexible system according to DIN EN 1856-T2 but it may vary from
country to country. Attention: The fireplace cassette has not yet been
fitted at this stage! The required process steps for connecting the flex­ible exhaust gas flue system to the exhaust gas socket on the fireplace
cassette are listed here:

- Dismantle the deflector plate by firstly removing both of the side blocks
of the firebox lining.

- Loosen the two screws securing the exhaust gas connection and place
it laterally into the combustion chamber (Fig. 7).

- Now remove the exhaust gas socket from the fireplace cassette and
connect this socket to the flexible exhaust gas pipe inside the open
fireplace. The linear measurement of the flexible exhaust gas pipe
should be the actual length required so that the flexible pipe cannot be

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pushed into any gaps.

- Then insert the complete fireplace cassette into the open fire-place
and reach through the open exhaust gas connection on the cassette
into the fireplace. Pull the exhaust gas socket onto the rear wall of the
cassette and fix it in place with two screws and nuts via the firebox.

• Replace the deflector plate and straighten up the fireplace cassette

where necessary.

• After the fireplace cassette has been installed, the space between the

outer casing of the cassette and the walls of the open fireplace must
be tightly filled in.

• All remaining unfilled (non-airtight) areas - through which “false air” can

enter - are to be sealed using a sealing agent (e.g. rock wool and, where
required, a sheet metal cover).

• Any existing wooden beams in the open fireplace are to be protected

using additional thermal protection (e.g. air deflector plate) when they
are within the thermal radiation field or are located in the area of the
cassette’s thermal air convection field. This is particularly important
when the fireplace cassette protrudes out of the existing open fire-place.

• The changes to the thermal radiation field when using the fireplace cas-

sette in comparison to that of the open fireplace should be taken into
account.

4.2 INSTALLING THE FRAME

In order to install / dismantle the cassette frame, the firebox door needs to
be opened to access the four fastening screws for the frame. The screws
must be turned approx 3-4 times to loosen them. The frame can then be
removed in a forwards direction. Installation is carried out in the reverse
order.

Fig.8

In cassette designs including a hot air blower, it is necessary to initially
remove the rotary knob at the front and unscrew the nut. The speed control­ler remains in position within the hole.

A = Loosen the screws in the firebox

Fig.7

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4.3 ALIGNING THE FIREPLACE CASSETTE

In order to align the fireplace cassette, the
four feet can be adjusted from the side,
front or rear using a spanner to ensure that
the frame / firebox are level.

If it is necessary to align the fireplace cas­sette at a later date then it is possible to
gain access to the feet through the firebox itself. This involves dismantling
the firebox lining and setting the adjustment screws with a 6 mm Allen key.
(Not valid for linear cassette XS 500).

Green arrow (1):

Height adjustment of the foot on the
convection air jacket.

Red arrow: (2)

Height adjustment of the firebox in
the convection air jacket
Blue arrow: (3)
Locking the firebox in position in
the convection air jacket (transport
locking device). These must always
be released if the combustion
chamber needs to be aligned.

Yellow arrow: (4)

Positioning rectangle

2

3

2

1

4

1

4.4 INSTALLING OR DISMANTLING THE FIREBOX
INTO/FROM THE CONVECTION AIR JACKET

The firebox can be dismantled from the convection air jacket in its installed
state. Reasons for this include e.g. the retrofitting of a hot air blower. How­ever, the prerequisite for this is that the combustion air pipe is not fixed at
the rear of the cassette or that it allows sufficient movement of the firebox
in a forwards direction.

Process steps:

1. Dismantle the cassette frame (see 4.2).

2. Remove the firebox lining (see 4.9).

3. Loosen the firebox locking mechanism (blue arrow, 3)

4. Turn the adjustment screws in the firebox (red arrow, 2) until they are

visible in the firebox.

5. Take the firebox door off its hinges (see 4.7).

6. Lift the firebox at the front using 1-2 persons and remove it in a for-

wards direction. The positioning rectangle (yellow arrow, see 2.16) must
no longer be locked in the opening, only then is it possible to move the
fireplace cassette!

PLEASE NOTE: The firebox must be lifted into the convection air jacket
because the firebox’s feet can otherwise cause scratches to the convection
air jacket.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order!

If new settings have been made then it is necessary to reinsert the floor
insulation because this guarantees that the holes are insulated from the
room’s air.

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4.5 INSTALLATION OF THE CONVECTION AIR
SOCKETS

In order to install the circulation pipes (convection air), initially break out the
dummy covers and then screw on the two sockets as shown (see Fig. 9a)
using the self-tapping screws provided. Alternatively, these screws can be
screwed from the inside of the convection air jacket out-wards. In order to
redirect the airflow volume, the flaps on the flow control covers at the top
front of the convection air jacket need to be pushed into the cut-out slots
(see Fig. 9b).

Fig.9a Abb.9b

To alter the airflow in the pipework, the size of the baffle plate at the nomi­nal failure point can be reduced.

Predetermined breaking point, pre-stressed

Bend when breaking: corresponds to approx. 50% airflow vol-

ume via the connected pipe system and
approx. 50% in the installation room.

Without any changes: corresponds to approx 70 % airflow vol-

ume via the connected pipe system and
approx. 30% in the installation room.

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4.6 CONNECTING A HOT AIR BLOWER

Not valid for linear cassette XS 500!

If the fireplace cassette has been ordered with a hot air blower then you
only need to connect the plug to a properly earthed electricity socket. The
following steps should be carried out for maintenance / inspection of the
hot air blower:

1. Dismantle the cover (see 4.2)

2. Remove the firebox door (see 4.7)

3. Remove the firebox lining (see 4.9)

4. The blower is accessible after the
inclined rear wall has been dismantled.

In order to retrofit a hot air blower, carry out the previously described steps
numbered 1 to 3 and continue with steps 4b to 4g.

4b. Remove the firebox
4c. Installing the hot air blower involves the following components:

- connection cable set, blower cable, speed regulator, cylindrical fan
and cable gland, Temperature sensor

4d. Cut out the pre-cut section of the convection air jacket on the lower

left side using a hand saw. The metal plate can then be broken out of
the convection air jacket. The speed regulator will be positioned in this
section at a later stage.

4e. Now assemble the blower onto the

fixing bracket (see picture) and install
it at the middle / bottom of the convec­tion air jacket.

4f. In addition, attach the temperature

sensor provided to the blower bracket.

Attach the temperature sensor here

4g. Connect the cable wires to the terminals on the blower as shown and

to the control box for the speed regulator.

Blower connection cable Mains supply

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4.7 DISMANTLING AND INSTALLING THE FIREBOX
DOOR

After the cables have been connected, check and ensure proper function­ality before finishing the installation. The cables must be fixed using the
holding flaps. The flaps can either by pressed in from the outside or levered
out from the inside. Once the cable has been pushed under the flaps, the
flaps must then be pushed down lightly onto the cable.

PLEASE NOTE: Do not press on the flaps too hard because otherwise the
cable could become damaged!

4h. Pull the rubber knob off the front of the control shaft and twist off the

nut and ring washer. The control shaft is inserted through two holes in
the frame when installing the frame. It may be necessary to order a
new cassette frame if the existing one does not have any corresponding
holes

Please follow the following steps to dismantle / install the firebox door.
Take care when carrying out these tasks as otherwise damage to the casing
/ door cannot be ruled out. We recommend protecting the casing / metal
plates with an overlay.

Dismantling:

1. Use a screwdriver or a similar tool to

remove the safety clasp on the stop-per
side (hinge side) of the door.

2. Swing the door open. Then tighten the

Allen screw on the lower hinge with a 3
mm Allen key.

3. Take hold of the door at the bottom.

Raise the door a little with a light lifting
movement so that the lower pin of the
hinge is exposed.

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4. In this position, pull the door a little
forward at the bottom.

4.8 INSTALLING THE EXHAUST GAS FLUE AT REAR /
BOTTOM

Not valid for linear cassette XS 500!

5. Now allow the door to drop down a little
so that it comes away from the upper
guidance pin and can be removed.

The door is now free and can be carefully placed to one side.

INSTALLATION: Installation is carried out in the reverse order:

1. Firstly guide the door in a slightly
inclined position onto the fixture for the
hinge side of the door. In the process,
support the door from below so that the
fireplace casing is not scratched.

2. Then swing the door inwards and set
the lower pin into the lower fixture. To
ensure the hexagonal socket can slide
into the fixture, move the door a little
(swivel the door).

3. Loosen the hexagonal socket on the
lower hinge with a 3 mm Allen key.

4. Close the door and then push the
safety clasp back onto the pin.

Exhaust gas connection at rear:

The connection for the exhaust gas flue in a horizontal direction at the rear
is realised as described below:

1. Break off the dummy cover on the
convection air jacket and the firebox at
the rear of the appliance by twisting it
frequently.

2. Connect the 125 mm or 150 mm exhaust air sockets with a binding
clamp to the exhaust gas flue. Then screw the sockets to the rear wall
of the firebox using three screws.

3. Place the rear wall cover around the
exhaust gas flue and fix it in place using
the fixing screws.

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Exhaust gas connection at bottom:

In this process, firstly follow the steps to install the exhaust gas connection
at the rear and then continue as described below:

2. The exhaust gas socket is screwed into the fireplace cassette. To do so,
use three of the enclosed oval head self-tapping screws with cross slot.
Ensure that you initially screw the screws in loosely. Tighten then only
once all of the screws are screwed in.

3. The exhaust gas connection is inserted into the exhaust gas socket.
This is then secured to the body of the fireplace cassette using the two
remaining oval head self-tapping screws.

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Information: Installing an exhaust gas flue below the cassette requires
a distance from the lower edge of the cassette to the installation floor of
around 120 mm and at the rear of approx. 50 mm.

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4.9 FIREBOX LINING

Installation of the firebox lining:

In the commissioning phase, it is possible that the lining is covered in a
dark layer. Once the operating temperature has been achieved, this layer
on the firebox lining will, however, have been burnt away. Cracks are not
a reason for making a complaint because the lining is subject to very high
levels of stress. An expansion or contraction crack is not serious and does
not represent any functional defect. However, firebox lining parts that have
moved position should be replaced. If spare parts are required, these can be
ordered from your fireplace fitter.

Fig. 10

Linear XS

Linear S

Linear M

Linear L

Position Number

1 1 2 1032854 1017402 1017404 1017406 1017408

2 - 2 - 1017403 1017405 1017407 1017409

3 2 2 1032859 1017459 1017459 1017463 1017465

4 1 2 1032855 1017460 1017460 1017464 1017466

5 1 1 -

6 - 1 ceramic paper

for

XS 500

Number

for

600-900

(S,M,L,XL)

500 (mm)

600 (mm)

700 (mm)

800 (mm)

Linear XL
900 (mm)

1. Place the base insulation into the firebox.

2. Insert the fireclay blocks (Item 1) and the apron blocks (Item 2).

3. Then insert the side wall blocks (Item 3) and afterwards the deflector
plate (Item 5). Already have the second side block ready within easy
reach so that you can pick it up and insert it using one hand.

4. Finally, insert both of the rear wall blocks (Item 4).

No apron blocks are available for the linear cassette XS 500.

Dismantling the firebox lining is carried out in the reverse order!

1

3

2

4

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5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read these installation and operating instructions through carefully before
installing or commissioning your fireplace cassette. All objects must be
removed from the firebox (except the firebox lining).

Ask your specialist dealer to provide you with instruction in the operation
and functionality of your fireplace cassette. National and European stand­ards, as well as local regulations, are to be observed in the operation of
fireplaces!

5.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OPERATION

• Small children, old or frail people: As with all heating appliances, it is a
good idea to install safety devices for these groups of people because
the glass panel and also the outer casing of the fireplace cassette can
become very hot! Risk of burning! Never allow these groups of people
to touch or use a fireplace cassette without supervision when a fire is
lit or has just been extinguished. Please make these groups of people
aware of the safety hazards.

• Thermal energy is set free as a result of the burning process that will
lead to intense heating of the fireplace components such as the sur­faces, door, door and operating handles, glass, flue pipes etc. Please
refrain from touching or operating the fireplace cassette without cor­responding protection (e.g. heat-resistant gloves).

• Operation with door left open: Operation with the door open can cause
excess smoke. The appliance must not be operated with the appliance
door left open except as directed in the instructions.

• The fireplace cassette may only be operated when the firebox door is
closed. The door must also be kept closed at all times even in a cold
condition. The door is only opened to light the fire and to add wood!

• The fireplace may not be modified! In particular, no components may be
placed in the firebox or the exhaust gas flue or combustion air system if
these parts have not been expressly approved by the company

• Extractor fan hoods, ventilation systems etc. that are installed together
with fireplaces in the same room or group of rooms can have a nega­tive influence on the functionality of the fireplace cassette (through to
smoke leakage into the living area) and may under no circumstances
be operated at the same time as the fireplace cassette without suitable
measures having being taken.

• It must be ensured that there is sufficient combustion air when multiple
fireplaces are operated in one room or connected rooms!

• This fireplace cassette is designed for temporary burning of wood. Per­manent operation can also not be achieved due to the extraction of
combustion air and is not permitted!

5.2 TYPE PLATE

The type plate is located on the right hand side of your fireplace cassette
on the convection air jacket. It contains technical data and information. The
type plate may not be removed because this confirms that the appliance has
been tested. It is required for the approval and the yearly inspection carried
out by the heating inspector/chimney sweep.

Type plate

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5.3 BURNING WOOD

5.3.2 COMBUSTION AIR REGULATION

5.3.1 FIRST USE/COMMISSIONING

The fireplace cassette may only be assembled and installed by a specialist
company. The first use of the fireplace cassette must be carried out by an
expert from the fitting company. The owner / operator of the system is to be
provided with a certificate in which the proper installation and the correct
settings / functionality of all control and safety components are confirmed.

Only a moderate fire may be ignited during the first use of the fireplace
cassette. This will avoid any cracks occurring in the firebox lining (these
areas can still contain residual moisture before the first use of the fireplace.
cassette). Gradually increase the heat output over about 3 to 5 changes
until it has reached around 30% above the nominal heat output (see 2.3)
so that the corrosion coating on the surfaces is properly burnt in. During
this process, the colour can soften slightly, please do not place any objects
against the appliance or touch the appliance. It may sometimes occur that
an unpleasant yet harmless smell will come from the fireplace during this
burning process (sometimes also with slight smoke formation). Therefore, it
is important to ensure a good level of room ventilation during this burning
process. Open all doors and windows to the outside.

Please note: minor expansion or stress noises can occur during heating or
cooling of the fireplace cassette. These noises are completely normal and
result from the materials expanding due to the high temperatures. Note for
use in smoke control areas:

The maximum amount to fuel specified in this manual should not be
exceeded, overloading can cause excess smoke.

Combustion air regulation is carried out infinitely variably by adjusting the
control lever that is located underneath the door (see Fig. 11). Adjusting
the setting is carried out with the firebox door closed!

A - Air supply open:

(when lighting the fire or adding new wood).
The control lever is pushed completely to the
right. The firebox will now receive the maxi­mum volume of combustion air as primary and
secondary air.

B - Controlled burning:

Control lever approx. 20 mm further than the
closed air supply position. This ensures that
the fire does not receive too much air and the
wood does not burn too quickly. The second­ary air flows over the panel ventilation system to the ceramic glass panel
and prevents, as far as possible, any sooting of the glass panel.

C - Air supply closed:
Control lever in the limit position of the 20 mm wide spacer. The firebox
receives no combustion air in this setting.

Fig.11

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5.4 LIGHTING A FIRE / BURNING WOOD

Lighting the fire in your fireplace cassette is very easy if you follow the
instructions given below:

1. A fire may only be started in the fireplace cassette when the firebox
lining has been correctly installed.

2. Turn off any air extraction ventilation (kitchen, bathroom, WC etc.). This
will avoid low pressure building up in the installation room that can
affect the extraction of flue gasses from the fireplace. Check the com­bustion air supply (if required, open the cover flap)!

3. Adjust the combustion air regulator to the “Air supply open (A)” position
and open the firebox door (swing open).

4. Place chopped wood into the middle
of the firebox using the funeral pyre
method (use softwood).
Caution: The height of the wood pile
must not exceed the lower marking on
the deflector plate!

5. Place standard firelighter cubes under
the wood pyre to help start the fire. (paper is not recommended because
it burns too quickly and causes ash to circulate).

6. Never use methylated spirits, petrol, oil or other easily combustible
liquids.

7. Light the fire using the firelighter cubes and, if required, leave the fire­box door open by approx. 3-5 cm. The fire should now light, burning
brightly and intensively.

8. When the kindling wood is burning well, add
smaller hardwood logs or larger softwood logs
using the funeral pyre method and close the
door.

9. When the wooden logs are burning well, the
air control lever can be set to a position in
the middle.

10. You can find out more about the correct volume of wood to add to the
fire in the section “Volume of wood to add per hour” (see point 5.4.2).

11. When the wood has been completely burnt and only embers are remain­ing from the initial wood added to the
fire, new wood can now be added as
required (hardwood is ideal).

12. Depending on the weather conditions,
adjust the control lever towards the
middle setting or a little over (Fig. 11).
The correct setting is always based on
experience and the current local conditions.

13. Always open the firebox door slowly. This will ensure that you avoid
sudden low pressure in the firebox and prevent exhaust gases leaking
into the living room.

14. This will prevent any possible smoke leakage through the opened door
when adding new wood during the ember phase.

15. Never consistently add more wood than the recommended amount.

Caution: The height of the wood pile must not exceed the lower marking
on the deflector plate!

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5.4.1 ADDING WOOD / END OF THE FIRE

Fuel may only be added to the fire when the initial fuel has burnt down to
embers.

1. Open the air supply using the air adjustment lever

2. Open the firebox door very slowly (use heat-resistant gloves!) to ensure
no turbulence occurs that could promote smoke to leak out.

3. Place the chopped wood on to the embers (bark facing upwards, cut
section on side). (Ensure that the air supply is open!)

4. Close the firebox door (use heat-resistant gloves!).

5. If the chopped wood does not immediately start to burn, the combustion
air regulator should remain open for approx. two to five minutes in the
“Air supply open” position (completely to the right). The setting of the
combustion air regulator should only be changed when the wood that
has been added has been completely burnt.

End of the fire: This is achieved when the wood
has been completely burnt, there is no smoulder­ing fire and no incomplete combustion can occur.
The control lever can now be closed. When your
fireplace cassette is not being operated, always
set the control lever to the position “Air supply
closed”.

5.4.2 VOLUME OF WOOD TO ADD PER HOUR

In order to avoid damage caused by overheating e.g. discolouration of the
steel, deformation etc. and to guarantee optimal functionality for many
years, the fireplace cassette must be correctly fuelled. Any danger of over­heating can be excluded when the maximum heating output is not exceeded.
You can read about the volume of wood to add per hour in section 2.3
“Technical Data”. The circumference of the individual wooden logs should
be approx. 20-25 cm!

Please note: Larger volumes of wood lead to overheating and damage to
your fireplace cassette. Wood briquettes have a significantly higher heat­ing output than hardwood. The volume of wood briquettes added per hour
should therefore be kept to at least 20% less than when using chopped
wood (see 2.3). We reject all guarantee claims resulting from damage
caused by overheating (too much wood added per hour). The maximum
amount of fuel specified in this manual should not be exceeded, overloading
can cause excess smoke.

5.5 HEATING OUTPUT REGULATION

Regulation of the heating output is achieved through the volume of fuel
added to the fire. Do not try to slow down the burning process by reducing
the air supply too severely. When burning wood, this will lead to incomplete
burning and, therefore, to wasted fuel and unnecessary environmental pol­lution because the wood is degassed even when no flames occur. This also
leads to increased sooting of the glass panel! In addition, there is a danger
of deflagration (explosion-like inflammation of the smoke gasses). Ensure
that the firebox door is always firmly shut so that the burning process is not
accelerated through the uncontrolled feeding of air.

The heating output of your fireplace cassette is also dependent on the
“drawing” performance of your chimney. The “drawing” performance of the
chimney can be influenced by the size of the opening to the chimney or by
environmental conditions such as strong winds etc.

5.6 ROOM HEATING CAPACITY

Room heating capacity was previously given in accordance with the DIN
18893 standard (last issued August 1987) and is no longer useful for mod­ern houses built after 1990. However, the old information for room heating
capacity can still be of interest as a comparative value or for use with older
building structures that do not yet correspond to the thermal insulation
standards from 1977.

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The nominal heating capacity of the individual fireplace cassettes when
operated as a temporary heating source (meaning with operative intervals of
less than 8 hours) provides the following room heating capacities:

Fireplace
cassette

NHC in KW

Heating condition

favourable 88 88 88 88 124 165 186 >186 >186 >186

less favourable 53 53 53 53 73 95 107 132 145 >173

unfavourable 34 34 34 34 48 65 73 90 98 >114

* Significantly larger rooms can be heated with modern thermal insulation.

500 600 700 800 900

D4 E4 D5 E5 D6 E7 D8 E10 D11 E14

4,0 4,6 4,9 4,9 5,9 6,9 7,9 9,9 10,5 14,0

Room heating capacity* during temporary heating (values in m³)

A more precise description for “favourable”, “less favourable” and “unfa­vourable” can be found in the DIN 18893 standard. In simple terms, “favour­able” represents a situation in which the room only has one exterior wall and
is otherwise surrounded by heated interior rooms, “unfavourable” means, in
contrast, rooms with two exterior walls and adjacent unheated rooms.

The values given above refer to building structures that do not yet cor­respond to the requirements of the thermal insulation standards from 1977
and also represent, therefore, a simplified process that is only valid up to
a maximum room size of 200 m³. The DIN 18893 standard already recom­mends using DIN 4701 for these calculations from a room size of 200 m³.
It is now preferable to make an estimate according to TROL or, in particular,
to make a calculation according to DIN 12831.

5.7 HEATING IN THE TRANSITIONAL PERIOD / UNFA­VOURABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS

In the transitional period, meaning when the outside temperature is still high
(above approx. 15°C) or during unfavourable weather conditions (katabatic
winds etc.), it is possible to experience disruption to the chimney flue per­formance during sudden rises in temperature so that the hot gasses are not
completely extracted. In these circumstances, the fireplace should only be
filled with a low volume of fuel and the air damper operated at its highest
setting. This will result in the existing fuel burning quicker (with a greater
development of flames). As a result, the performance of the chimney flue
should stabilise. In order to avoid resistance in the bed of embers, the ash
should be carefully taken off at regular intervals. After the chimney has
stabilised, the air intake feed can be reduced a little (to around the medium
setting).

5.8 FUEL

The foundation “Wald in Not” (Forest in Danger) put it aptly in one of their
information brochures: “Wood does not cause any burden for nature. Wood
is stored energy from the sun. Sunlight, water and carbon dioxide are the
building blocks from which wood is created. Sunlight is chemically bonded
during the whole life of the tree. The sun’s energy is stored in lignin and
cellulose. This energy is set free again when the wood is burnt! You can
find out more information on the internet site www.wald-in-not.de. Fire­places may only be operated using fuels that correspond to the 1st BlmSchV
regulations. Only firewood (recommended residual moisture 20% or less) or
wood briquettes according to DIN 51731 are permissible for use in fireplace
cassettes.

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No other type of fuel may be used!

Therefore, it is not permissible to burn the following:

• Varnished or plastic-coated wood

• Chipboard or wood that has been treated with wood preservative

• Wood originating from Europool palettes

• Waste, household rubbish or old clothing

• Paper, paper briquettes, cartons

• Damp wood (residual moisture over 25%)

• Plastics / foams of all types

• Solid or liquid materials foreign to wood

It is prohibited to burn these and other unsuitable materials in your fireplace
cassette. If materials other than the approved fuels of firewood or wood
briquettes according to DIN 51731 are burnt, this can lead to the formation
of dangerous gasses and disruption to the burning process right through
to deflagration. The guarantee is rendered void if the fireplace cassette is
operated using non-approved fuels. Use small pieces of wood to get the
fire going. Only use chopped wood that is no thicker than approx. 8 cm at
its thickest point. The optimal length of the wood is approx. 25 cm. Do not
add too much wood to the fire for continuous heating, it is preferable to add
small volumes of wood.

5.9 CO2 - NEUTRALITY

Wood only releases as much carbon dioxide as it collected and trapped from
the air as a tree. It is irrelevant in this case whether the wood is burned or
rots in the forest – the carbon dioxide released always remains the same.
New trees absorb the carbon dioxide that is released from the wood during
burning – a closed natural carbon dioxide cycle is produced. Conclusion:
Nature remains in a state of equilibrium as a result of burning wood. Ger­many has regulated the sustainable management of forests by law. This
obligation has led to a growth in the volume of wood because the increase
in wood grown in forests is on average 40% greater than the volume of
firewood and timber used.

5.9.1 STORING WOOD

In general, it is recommended to store firewood for approx. 2-3 years, the
wood should be protected from dampness and well ventilated (e.g. under a

roof overhang on a side of the building protected from the weather). Wood
with moisture content < 25% will be achieved significantly quicker with
optimal storage. Therefore, you should store your firewood already chopped
because the bark can prevent the moisture escaping from the wood. You
should leave a distance the width of a hand between the logs for good
ventilation so that the air can circulate properly and the moisture escaping
from the wood can be taken away by the air. A distance to the floor of
approx. 20-30 cm should be maintained underneath the stack of wood.
Renewed absorption of moisture due to precipitation (e.g. rain or snow)
should be avoided. Storing wood in garages, under plastic sheets or in
poorly ventilated cellars is not recommended because the moisture present
in the wood cannot escape properly.

5.9.2 YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION

Whether your fireplace cassette burns in an environmentally friendly way is
dependent to a large degree on how it is operated and which fuel is used.
The following advice should help you to operate your fireplace cassette in
an environmentally friendly way:

• Do not use wood that has been stored for a long time because this wood

can lose its flammability and its calorific value reduces after extremely
long storage or insufficient ventilation.

• Adjust the volume of wood used to the relevant heating requirements.

You can check whether a clean and low-emission burning process is taking
place in your fireplace cassette as follows:

• The ash should be white. A darker colour indicates residual charcoal and

an incomplete burning process.

• The exhaust gas coming out of the chimney should be as clear as pos-

sible (the less visible the exhaust gas appears, the better the burning
process).

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• The firebox lining in your fireplace is light and not sooted after burning.

Please note: The fireplace may not be used as a waste incinerator! Fur­thermore, the fireplace is only intended for temporary burning. Continuous
operation can also not be achieved due to the extraction of combustion air
and is not permitted.!

5.10 CHIMNEY FIRE

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6. CLEANING AND CARE

The fireplace cassette may only be cleaned in a cold state. Please note
that cleaning can lead to soiling of the installation room and your clothing.
We recommend that you protect the area around the opening to the fire­place from soiling with a plastic sheet or a blanket and that you wear work
clothes. All dismantled components must be installed again after cleaning.

When burning wood (especially softwood), sparks can often be transferred
from the fireplace to the chimney. These sparks can set light to the layer of
soot in the chimney (this only occurs rarely if the chimney has been regu­larly cleaned by a chimney sweep). The chimney will then burn. This can be
recognised by flames blazing out of the chimney outlet, heavy flying sparks,
smoke and odours or an increasingly hot chimney stack. It is important in
these cases to handle the situation correctly. The fire brigade should be
notified via the relevant emergency number. In addition, a chimney sweep
should be informed about the situation. Combustible objects should be
moved away from the chimney.

Warning from experts: Do not attempt to put out the fire with water while
waiting. The temperatures in a chimney fire can reach up to 1300 °C. The
extinguishing water will immediately turn to steam. A 10 litre bucket of
water results in 17 m³ of steam. The enormous pressure that results can
break the chimney apart. Once the chimney fire has burnt itself out, the
chimney must be examined by a specialist for cracks or leakages and, if
required, repaired accordingly.

• The fireplace cassette, the firebox, the smoke collection chamber with
the heating gas control system, the combustion air system and the
exhaust flue pipes to the chimney must be inspected for deposits and, if
necessary, cleaned at regular intervals on a yearly basis and also maybe
during and after the heating season and after the chimney has been
cleaned. The deposits should be removed using a hand brush and/or an
ash vacuum cleaner (specialist dealer).The chimney should be cleaned
at regular intervals by a chimney sweep! Furthermore, the fireplace cas­sette should be inspected each year by a specialist.

• Exhaust gas control system: Additional exhaust gas deflectors can
be found above the fireplace and in the exhaust gas collection chamber.
These components should be cleaned regularly. The exhaust gas deflec­tors must be removed in order to complete this task. They need to be
lifted, then twisted and can be removed through the firebox in this way.
The deposits on the deflectors can be cleaned off easily using a hand
brush.

• Ash removal: Your fireplace cassette is suitable for burning dry wood,
which burns best in its own ash. If you want to remove the ash from the
fireplace, open the fireplace door and remove it e.g. using a dustpan
and brush or with an ash vacuum cleaner. Finally, dispose of the ash in
the correct manner.

• Please note that the embers can still be burning up to 24 hours
later or even longer!

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• Cleaning the ceramic glass panel: The glass panel can be easily

cleaned using standard fireplace glass cleaner, which you can also
obtain from your specialist dealer. The glass fibre seals should not be
soaked with cleaning fluids! Finally, wipe the glass panel with a dry
cloth.

• If you require access to the firebox or the flue pipe, you can open the
inspection/maintenance openings. This requires the side blocks of the
firebox lining and the deflector plate to be dismantled.

• Regularly remove dust from above and below the fireplace cassette dur­ing the heating season because dust particles may burn or char. This
can lead to soiling of the installation room and the furniture within or to
odour problems.

6.1 MAINTENANCE

The door seal must be checked on a regular basis. If necessary, this seal
is to be replaced (due to wear, breakage etc.). The firebox lining must by
checked at regular intervals. It consists of natural products that are subject
to expansion and contraction during every heating process. Cracks can
occur as a result. It remains fully functional as long as the firebox lining
retains its position in the fireplace and doesn’t break. A yearly service of
the fireplace cassette carried out by a specialist is indispensible to ensure
fault-free functionality (where possible, before the heating season)! The
fireplace may not be modified! Only original replacement parts that have
been approved by the manufacturer may be used! Please contact your spe­cialist dealer should you require any parts!

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

You can rectify the following problems with your fireplace cassette inde­pendently, please contact your specialist dealer, stove builder or fitter for
all other problems.

7.1 GLASS EXPERIENCING HEAVY, QUICK AND
IRREGULAR SOOTING

If this has not been the case from the very beginning, please check the
following points:

• Are the correct fuel and technology being used?)

• Are you experiencing atmospheric inversion? )

• Is the combustion air regulator fully opened?

• Does the sooting occur quickly within half an hour? (gradual soiling

during operation of the system is normal. A car windscreen will also
be-come soiled during a journey!)

• Is the firebox insulation a perfect fit?

• Is the wood dry enough? A moisture level of less than 20% should be

measurable in the wood.

• Has enough wood been added to the fire? (when the volume of wood is

too low it is possible that an insufficiently high temperature has been
achieved in the fireplace))

7.2 FIRE IS DIFFICULT TO LIGHT

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If this has not been the case from the very beginning, please check the
following points:

• Are the correct fuel and technology being used?

• Is the wood dry enough?

• Is the wood too thick?

• Has sufficient air intake been guaranteed?

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• Is the combustion air regulator fully opened?

• Is the external combustion air pipe unblocked?

7.3 SMOKE LEAKAGE WHEN ADDING WOOD TO THE
FIRE

• See all questions in point 7.1 - Glass experiencing heavy, quick and

irregular sooting

• Is the chimney unblocked?

• Has your fireplace cassette and the exhaust gas flue system already

reached their operating temperature?

• Did you open the door slowly at the beginning?

7.4 FIRE BURNS TOO QUICKLY / WOOD CONSUMP­TION IS TOO HIGH

If this has not been the case from the very beginning, please check the
following points:

• Has the wood been cut to a sufficient size?

• Is the chimney “drawing” air too strongly?

• Have your reduced the combustion air regulator?

• Are you using solid hardwood with 15-20% residual moisture?

• Is the door completely closed?

• Have you kept to the recommended volume of wood?

8. GENERAL WARRANTY TERMS AND
CONDITIONS

8.1 SCOPE OF APPLICATION

These General Warranty Terms and Conditions apply to the relationship
between the manufacturer, Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH, and the

dealer/intermediary. They are not the same as the contract and warranty
terms and conditions which the dealer/intermediary passes on or may pass
on to its customers in a particular case.

8.2 GENERAL INFORMATION

This quality manufactured product is state of the art. The materials used
were meticulously selected and are constantly checked, as is our production
process. Setting up or installing this product requires specialized knowl­edge. Our products may therefore only be installed and commissioned by
specialized firms and in compliance with statutory regulations as amended.

8.3 WARRANTY PERIOD

The General Warranty Terms and Conditions apply only within the Federal
Republic of Germany, and European Union The warranty period and scope
of the warranty in accordance with these terms and conditions shall apply
apart from the statutory guarantee, which remains unaffected. Spartherm
Feuerungstechnik GmbH gives a 5-year warranty

• Basic body, fireplace inserts

• Basic body, stoves

• Basic body, fireplace cassettes

• Basic body, fireplace doors

Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH gives a 24-month warranty on elevating
mechanisms, operating devices such as handles, adjustment levers, shock
absorbers, electronic and electrical components such as exhausters, gover­nors, original spare parts, all purchased parts and safety devices.

Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH gives a 6-month warranty on wearing
parts around the fire, such as fireclay bricks, vermiculite, fire grates, seals
and glass ceramics.

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8.4 REQUIREMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS FOR THE
WARRANTY

The warranty period starts on the date of delivery to the dealer/intermediary.
This must be verified from a document such as an invoice with the dealer/
intermediary’s confirmation of delivery. The warranty certificate relating to
the product must be produced by the claimant when making a warranty
claim.

If such proof is not produced Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH shall not
be obliged to honour the warranty.

8.5 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

The warranty does not cover:

• Wear and tear to the product

• Fireclay bricks vermiculite: These are natural products subjected to

expansion and contraction during the heating process. This may create
cracks. For as long as the linings remain in position in the fire chamber
and do not break up, they remain fully functional.

• the surfaces: Discoloration of the enammelenamel or galvanized sur-

faces caused by thermal stress or overload.

• the elevating mechanism: If the installation instructions are not correctly

followed, resulting in overheating of the pulleys and bearings.

• the seals: Reduced sealing due to thermal stress and hardening.

• the glass ceramics: Soiling caused by soot or burnt-in residues of burnt

materials as well as visibly changed colour or other aspects due to ther­mal stress.

• Improper transport and/or incorrect storage

• Improper handling of fragile components such as glass and ceramics

• Improper handling and/or use

• Lack of maintenance

• Incorrect installation or connection of the unit

• Non-observance of the installation and operating instructions

• Technical modifications to the unit by third parties

8.6 DEFECT REMEDIATION/REPAIRS

Notwithstanding the statutory guarantee, which shall take precedence over
our warranty during the statutory guarantee periods, within the scope of
our warranty we will remedy free of charge all defects demonstrably due
to a material fault or manufacturing error, provided that the other terms
and conditions of this warranty undertaking are observed. In accordance
with this warranty undertaking Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH reserves
the right either to rectify the defect or to replace the unit free of charge.
Remediation of defects shall take precedence.

This warranty undertaking expressly does not cover further compensation
exceeding the statutory guarantee.

8.7 EXTENSION OF WARRANTY

In the case of performance in accordance with the terms of the warranty,
whether remediation of defects or replacement of a unit, the warranty period
shall be extended in respect of the replacement unit/components.

8.8 SPARE PARTS

No spare parts other than those produced or recommended by the manu­facturer shall be used.

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8.9 LIABILITY

Damage and compensation claims not based on a defective unit supplied
by Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH are excluded and are not covered by
the warranty undertaking. This does not apply to statutory warranty claims
arising in a particular case.

8.10 NO T E

Your specialist dealer/contractor will gladly advise and assist you in matters
not covered by our warranty terms and conditions and undertakings. We
particularly advise you to have your fireplace insert/stove serviced regularly
by a stove fitter.

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Technical data subject to change errors and omissions excepted.

PLEASE NOTE: Store carefully!

Please store these instructions together with a valid and clearly dated
receipt of purchase and keep the documents ready for our fitters in case of
any service work.

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NOTES

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