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Page 1: ...3 40 52 55 65 NAME OUTPUT DESCRIPTION Unilux 3 40 5 0 kW Fireplace insert Unilux 3 52 7 0 kW Fireplace insert Unilux 3 55 8 0 kW Fireplace insert Unilux 3 65 7 0 kW Fireplace insert Serial number Production date EN 13229 Version 04 326587 Date 01 07 2013 ...

Page 2: ...2 UNILUX 3 40 52 55 65 Directions for use and Installation Instructions ...

Page 3: ...3 UNILUX 3 40 52 55 65 Directions for use and Installation Instructions UNILUX 3 40 3 sided frame UNILUX 3 52 without frame UNILUX 3 55 without frame UNILUX 3 65 4 sided frame ...

Page 4: ...4 UNILUX 3 40 52 55 65 Directions for use and Installation Instructions ...

Page 5: ...tion of the fireplace insert 24 5 Stoking up for the first time 25 6 Use 6 1 Ventilation 26 6 2 Getting the fire going 26 6 3 While stoking 28 6 4 Heating economically 30 6 5 Cleaning the window 30 7 General hints 7 1 Tips 31 7 2 Output 32 8 Fuel 34 9 Amount of fuel 35 10 Regular maintenance 38 11 Replacement parts 39 12 Dimensions 45 13 Technical data 48 14 Frequently asked questions 50 ...

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Page 7: ... acquire an unauthorised fuel for use within a smoke control area Application Packunless it is used in an exempt appliance exempted from the controls which generally apply in the smoke control area The Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has powers under the Act to authorise smokeless fuels or exempt appliances for use in smoke control areas in England In Scotland and Wales t...

Page 8: ...angerous Make sure you know what state your chimney is in Cracks in the chimney may not only lead to damp staining of walls and leaking of smoke they can also impair the carrying off of smoke Make sure you get proper advice from your Barbas dealer or other specialist company Avoid chimney fires Have your chimney swept at least once per year more often if you use your fire a lot Prevent excessive d...

Page 9: ...original place Check that the door opens and closes the brake plate is fitted correctly to the brackets at the top of the fire the internal panels are fixed to the walls and the stones on the bottom have not moved Check whether the grate is lying correctly and there are no foreign objects in the ashtray Avoid over loading white burning glow caused for example by lengthy burning with primary air co...

Page 10: ...anual Attributes Glove Heat resistant up to max 95 C Operating hook Poker 2 LOCATION 2 1 INCLUDED N B If any part is missing please contact your dealer Turn the handle all the way down Door is locked This handle position should be set when the appliance is not in use Handle 30 forwards Door is still fully locked This handle position should be used when the appliance is being stoked It allows the d...

Page 11: ...ns Check the operation and setting of the flue gas flap Flue gas flap pin Flue gas flap Door open Pin comes forwards Flue gas flap open Door closed Pin is pressed in by the door Flue gas flap closed Handle 50 forwards The door releases from its lock and be opened forwards ...

Page 12: ...12 UNILUX 3 40 52 55 65 Directions for use and Installation Instructions Check whether the ashtray is completely empty Check the operation of the slider for controlling the combustion air ...

Page 13: ...mpliance with current legislation 2 3 ACCESSORIES The following accessories can be supplied by your dealer Part no Accessorie 312829 Convection set General for convection air extraction Not applicable for Unilux 3 40 302188 1x Flexible aluminium pipe Ø125 mm L 3 m max 310178 2x Fitting box 135 x 135 mm 309872 2x Convection exit grid white 145 x 145 mm 309730 2x collar adaptor Ø125 mm 304040 4x Hos...

Page 14: ...e is not by definition suitable for a closable model i e an appliance with doors As a closed appliance draws in much less cold air the smoke is hotter Please have your chimney inspected to see whether it is suitable for a closable appliance The chimney opening must be at least 5 metres above the top of the door opening of your appliance The chimney must protrude at least 40 cm above the apex of a ...

Page 15: ...15 UNILUX 3 40 52 55 65 Directions for use and Installation Instructions 3 3 FITTING Without frame Integrated frame side strip and top strip 3 sided frame 4 sided frame ...

Page 16: ...tect the glass 3 3 1 Aeration ventilation A fireplace insert generates heating air combustion air Heating air convection air is devoted to the convection of heat from the appliance to the room No other provisions are necessary The source of heat is in the room and stays there Combustion air is needed to keep the combustion going by drawing in air from the room due to the natural draught of the chi...

Page 17: ... off flap The chimney must be intact and must not be damaged during fitting The chimney breast opening must be big enough for a gap of 1 3 cm to be left all round the appliance Clad the chimney breast opening from the inside with a ceramic wool fireblanket or similar see section 3 3 Extend the existing chimney so that it ends at the appliance s smoke outlet To do this use a flexible double walled ...

Page 18: ...t applicable for Unilux 3 40 Use convection set The function of the convection set option is to improve the convection through the appliance resulting in efficiency improvement and preventing high temperatures in the chimney breast The set consists of 3 m aluflex 2 exit grids white 2 collar adaptors Ø125 mm 4 locking bands Assembly convection set Secure the 2 collar adaptors to the appliance ...

Page 19: ...sable grids These are available from your dealer as well as the flexible hoses and clamps required Within a range of 30 cm either side and 50 cm above the escape opening exit grids there must be no flammable materials e g wooden ceiling fitted furniture Clad the appliance on the top sides and rear up to the front edge with an approx 10 cm thick ceramic insulation wool fireblanket Leave a few centi...

Page 20: ...nt Unilux 3 40 The appliance has its own intake and discharge openings for the convection air Unilux 3 The appliance has its own intake and discharge openings for 52 55 65 the convection air If desired with a convection set additional convection air vents can be created Figure 2 Use of convection set and ventilation of fireplace Unilux 3 52 55 65 ...

Page 21: ...all is necessary Layers of insulation of at least 100 mm thickness will then be sufficient class A1 DIN 4102 compliant See also section 3 3 After four weeks your fire will be ready for use 3 3 4 Connecting the smoke outlet The appliance comes with a detachable smoke outlet top connection Ø150 mm Ø148 mm external This connection is intended for steel stovepipes double single skinned stainless steel...

Page 22: ...r use and Installation Instructions Disassembling the smoke outlet top connection Pull the stovepipe or the stainless steel flexible pipe downwards through the appliance and secure it to the smoke outlet connection Stainless steel flexible ...

Page 23: ...r use and Installation Instructions Push the smoke outlet connection back upwards and secure it in place Replace the brake plate the complete interior and flue gas flap Stovepipe of steel Fix with hose clamp Minimum 2 pieces per connection ...

Page 24: ...ue gas flap 4 Operating pin of flue gas flap 5 Smoke outlet can be dismounted 6 Convection air escape opening permanent 7 Internal panels vermiculite plate Inner lining 8 Grate 9 Ashtray 10 Wood rack 11 Combustion air supply slider Combined operation for the primary and secondary combustion air supply 12 Intake openings combustion air and convection air Figure 3 Operation Unilux 3 40 ...

Page 25: ... of flue gas flap 5 Convection air escape opening 2x Optional use For connecting convection set option 6 Smoke outlet can be dismounted 7 Convection air escape opening permanent 8 Internal panels vermiculite plate Inner lining 9 Grate 10 Ashtray 11 Wood rack 12 Combustion air supply slider Combined operation for the primary and secondary combustion air supply 13 Intake openings combustion air and ...

Page 26: ...on work to avoid it getting scorched causing a bad smell Check again that all moving parts are in order and that loose parts such as the brake plate flue gas flap internal panels grate etc are in the correct position They may have moved during installation The fireplace insert has a heat proof finish It only hardens at high temperatures When unpacked it is therefore not fully hardened It can easil...

Page 27: ...you start the fire the chimney is still cold and there is little draught This means that the chimney s capacity to draw in air is limited That is why the air supply has to be assisted by opening the locking slider and or the door and air supply slider Use dry fine wood and some scrunched up paper or firelighters to start the fire Locking slider for operating pin of flue gas flap inside of door Loc...

Page 28: ...STOKING After approx 10 minutes the fire will be burning fiercely You can now top it up with a few larger blocks of wood Move the locking slide all the way to the right when the blocks are burning well and close the door Using the air supply slider you can now adjust the air supply for further combustion Make sure the fire burns quietly Note Once you have got the fire going leave the air supply sl...

Page 29: ...w fuel charge will ignite in a reasonable period If there are too few embers in the fire bed add suitable kindling to prevent excessive smoke Weather conditions In order to reduce pollution and any other inconvenience we advise not firing up the fire when there is no wind or in foggy misty conditions Smoke development Your fire has been designed to be used with the load observation door closed Sho...

Page 30: ...g with the door closed This makes the fire hotter and improves combustion Using dry and clean wood as described further in section 8 Always ensure even combustion Stoke with the primary air regulator closed To do this place the air supply slider in the centre position The bed of the fire should be composed of one material and the fire must have easy access to air Position the blocks of wood loosel...

Page 31: ...will lead to deposits of soot and tar in your chimney which unchecked will increase the risk of chimney fire Keep the door shut when the fire is burning Doing so improves the performance of your fire 8 10 times benefiting the environment and the heat in your home less topping up see section 7 2 You will also prevent fire damage from any particles the fire spits out this is a particular problem wit...

Page 32: ...s entails Loss through excess heat leaving the chimney rather than going into the room Loss through insufficient combustion such as CO carbon monoxide and soot particles Loss through excessive unburnt fuel in the ash The rate at which fuel can burn completely is called the output A well stoked fire achieves output of 75 and thus falls into the category of high output low emissions fires This means...

Page 33: ...han heat emitted In this case too the fuel cannot burn completely More to the point there is not enough air to mix with the flames This has an extra impact on the environment Admitting too much air under the fuel Combustion air supply slider is fully over to the position Combustion is raised to high intensity like a blacksmith s fire Combustion really needs time If combustion is too intense there ...

Page 34: ...harcoal and radiates less heat Examples are spruce pine poplar and linden Unsuitable fuels are Painted bonded chipboard MDF etc or impregnated wood plastic and other flammable waste Stoking a fire with this is completely forbidden The combustion gases released by these materials are aggressive and will attack your fireplace insert and the environment Paraffin containing open fire lighters are not ...

Page 35: ...RBAS will not assume liability for damage caused by overheating Burning one layer of wood can lead to varying outputs When used correctly one load will burn in around 45 minutes Putting in too much wood at once can lead to the appliance being overloaded and can cause excess smoke Maximum burning load ê Per filling for 45 minutes Wood 2 blocks each around 0 5 kg Briquettes 3 briquettes each around ...

Page 36: ...m burning load is based on a nominal capacity of 7 kW and a efﬁciency of 76 Directions for use and Installation Instructions Unilux 3 52 65 Unilux 3 55 ê Per ﬁlling for 45 minutes Wood 2 blocks each around 1 0 kg Briquettes 3 briquettes each around 0 5 kg Dimensions wood block c 15 cm long and 40 cm perimeter 1 0 kg The maximum burning load is based on a maximal capacity of 11 kW and a efﬁciency o...

Page 37: ... shows the temperatures which can theoretically be achieved by burning wood Heat radiation Sort of fuel kWh kg Dry wood average 4 3 The heating value of wood 18 7 MJ kg at 0 humidity is not affected by the sort of wood What does make a difference is the relative humidity of the wood 15 6 MJ kg at 15 humidity ...

Page 38: ... is resumed Internal panels Check annually Clean internal panels as necessary with hand brush Replace panels as necessary Grate Check annually for cracks breakage Sliders flaps Check function annually Convection channels Clean annually Paint Annually if necessary touch up with BARBAS heat resistant paint do not use with open fires Parts Individual parts for replacement accessories are available fr...

Page 39: ...ted frame side strip 2 2 2 2 4 integrated frame top strip 1 1 1 1 5 internal panel side R vermiculite plate 1 1 1 1 6 internal panel rear vermiculite plate 1 1 1 1 7 ashtray 1 1 1 1 8 grate 1 1 1 1 9 bottom plate front vermiculite plate 1 1 1 1 10 wood rack 1 1 1 1 11 door 1 1 1 1 12 glass 1 1 1 1 13 brake plate vermiculite plate 1 1 1 1 14 brake plate holder 1 1 1 1 15 operating pin of flue gas f...

Page 40: ...1 1 1 3 3 sided frame 1 1 1 1 4 internal panel side R vermiculite plate 1 1 1 1 5 internal panel rear vermiculite plate 1 1 1 1 6 ashtray 1 1 1 1 7 grate 1 1 1 1 8 bottom plate front vermiculite plate 1 1 1 1 9 wood rack 1 1 1 1 10 door 1 1 1 1 11 glass 1 1 1 1 12 brake plate vermiculite plate 1 1 1 1 13 brake plate holder 1 1 1 1 14 operating pin of flue gas flap 1 1 1 1 15 internal panel side L ...

Page 41: ...1 1 1 3 4 sided frame 1 1 1 1 4 internal panel side R vermiculite plate 1 1 1 1 5 internal panel rear vermiculite plate 1 1 1 1 6 ashtray 1 1 1 1 7 grate 1 1 1 1 8 bottom plate front vermiculite plate 1 1 1 1 9 wood rack 1 1 1 1 10 door 1 1 1 1 11 glass 1 1 1 1 12 brake plate vermiculite plate 1 1 1 1 13 brake plate holder 1 1 1 1 14 operating pin of flue gas flap 1 1 1 1 15 internal panel side L ...

Page 42: ...Installation Instructions Sequence for replacing the interior of the appliance Remove the grate and ashtray Remove the wood rack Remove the bottomplate in the front Remove the flue gas flap by lifting it slightly tipping it backwards and removing it ...

Page 43: ... the brake plate holder metal strip front of brake plate Remove the right hand side panel To do this lift the brake plate slightly Temporarily place the brake plate one notch higher in the appliance Remove the brake plate by lifting it slightly and removing it sloping to one side ...

Page 44: ...UX 3 40 52 55 65 Directions for use and Installation Instructions Remove the left hand side panel The entire interior is now disassembled The interior is reassembled in the reverse order Remove the rear panel ...

Page 45: ...out frame with built in frame Unilux 3 40 has no convection connections Unilux 3 65 has a slant back 493 mm Appliance A B C D E F G H Unilux 3 40 400 117 268 395 5 350 550 Unilux 3 52 520 350 114 85 388 340 5 350 495 Unilux 3 55 540 350 114 85 408 505 5 350 660 Unilux 3 65 640 300 174 90 508 340 5 427 495 ...

Page 46: ... A B C D E F G H I J Unilux 3 40 400 117 268 395 5 332 5 550 484 592 Unilux 3 52 520 350 114 85 388 340 5 332 5 495 604 537 Unilux 3 55 540 350 114 85 408 505 5 332 5 660 624 702 Unilux 3 65 640 300 174 90 508 340 5 409 5 495 724 537 Unilux 3 40 has no convection connections Unilux 3 65 has a slant back 493 mm ...

Page 47: ...40 has no convection connections Unilux 3 65 has a slant back 493 mm Appliance A B C D E F G H I J Unilux 3 40 400 117 268 395 5 332 5 550 484 634 Unilux 3 52 520 350 114 85 388 340 5 332 5 495 604 579 Unilux 3 55 540 350 114 85 408 505 5 332 5 660 624 744 Unilux 3 65 640 300 174 90 508 340 5 409 5 495 724 579 ...

Page 48: ... 08 m2 clear fire opening h x w 340 x 278 mm 285 x 398 mm Internal panels Vermiculite insulation plates 700 kg m3 1100 C Bottom Vermiculite insulation plates 700 kg m3 1100 C Inner lining Steel heat resistant and rust proof Retardant plate brake plate Vermiculite insulation plates 700 kg m3 1100 C Flue gas flap operated by door Stainless steel Grate Steel Outside Construction Sheet steel casing Do...

Page 49: ... fire opening h x w 450 x 418 mm 285 x 518 mm Internal panels Vermiculite insulation plates 700 kg m3 1100 C Bottom Vermiculite insulation plates 700 kg m3 1100 C Inner lining Steel heat resistant and rust proof Retardant plate brake plate Vermiculite insulation plates 700 kg m3 1100 C Flue gas flap operated by door Stainless steel Grate Steel Outside Construction Sheet steel casing Doors Flat doo...

Page 50: ...d efficiency Net capacity Nominal output represents the net amount of heat that the appliance generates The total heat content of the fuel is the so called gross capacity Efﬁciency is the percentage of fuel converted into useful heat It is the ratio of net capacity and gross capacity How can I keep the glass clean By making a point of using dry clean wood in the stove Wood that is too damp immedia...

Page 51: ...ult will be a lot of smoke In both cases the combustion temperature is too low This leaves numerous dangerous compounds intact which means more deposits in your chimney and more waste into the environment What should I do if the wood does not catch fire This probably means that the wood is damp Remove the wood and replace it with dry wood If necessary make a fire with wood briquettes They are alwa...

Page 52: ...s supplied through the opening behind the glass at the top of the combustion chamber Do not leave children unattended while the ﬁre is burning Do I have to take any extra measures if the room I am heating has an extractor fan mechanical ventilation A flue gas fan is required for permanent extraction of the area in which the fireplace is placed The type of flue gas fan depends on the capacity of th...

Page 53: ...iscerned This is when the chemical structure of the fuel breaks down This process involves the creation of volatile compounds such as carbon monoxide CO water vapour H2 O and methane CH4 In addition substances which are volatile at decomposition temperature but condense at lower temperatures are often released These are the tar like components this by product is also known as creosote which is dep...

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