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IH (NA) R4 201102

Test Standards Applied: UL 1482-1996 & ULC-S627-00

Table of Contents

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 3

INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 3

BEFORE USING YOUR COOK STOVE ................................................................ 3

YOUR COOK STOVE ........................................................................................ 4

LIGHTING AND CONTROLLING THE FIRE ......................................................... 6

NOTES ON WOODBURNING ......................................................................... 10

LONG TERM SHUTDOWN ............................................................................. 11

FIREWOOD AND THE WOODBURNING PROCESS.......................................... 11

COOKING WITH THE COOK STOVE ............................................................... 16

EXTENDED WOODBURNING ......................................................................... 18

CLEANING AND MAINTAINANCE .................................................................. 19

CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE ...................................................................... 21

EXCLUSIONS ................................................................................................. 21

CUSTOMER CARE ......................................................................................... 22

SAFETY NOTES .............................................................................................. 22

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................... 24

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................. 24

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES .................................................................. 25

CHIMNEY AND FLUE INFORMATION ............................................................ 27

INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE ........................................................................ 35

COMMISSIONING THE APPLIANCE ............................................................... 37

REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................................................. 38

COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST ....................................................................... 40

TECHNICAL INFORMATION........................................................................... 41

Summary of Contents for Ironheart EW

Page 1: ...e North American Instructions THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE COMMISSIONED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER THE WARRANTY CARD MUST BE RETURNED TO ENSURE GUARANTEE VALIDITY Les instructions en français sont disponibles en ligne à www essestoves ca 224 S 06 2 ...

Page 2: ...N 11 FIREWOOD AND THE WOODBURNING PROCESS 11 COOKING WITH THE COOK STOVE 16 EXTENDED WOODBURNING 18 CLEANING AND MAINTAINANCE 19 CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE 21 EXCLUSIONS 21 CUSTOMER CARE 22 SAFETY NOTES 22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 24 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 24 DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 25 CHIMNEY AND FLUE INFORMATION 27 INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE 35 COMMISSIONING THE APPLIANCE 37 REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

Page 3: ... owners since 1854 you will be truly satisfied by the warmth and comfort it will provide and the taste of your food cooked within its oven BEFORE USING YOUR COOK STOVE Ensure that all protective packaging has been removed The hotplate has been oiled at the factory to prevent rusting and therefore will require wiping with a damp cloth and drying with a tea towel or kitchen roll During the first few...

Page 4: ...pen position when the lever is pointing to rear of cook stove This is used on initial light up and also gives a cooler oven temperature when open It can also help to control excessive flue draught This is done by pointing the lever to the front of the cook stove The controls are operated in the following ways Primary Air Control Slide LEFT to open Secondary Air Control Slide LEFT to open Oven Damp...

Page 5: ...love is also provided to protect the user s hand Figure 2 WARNING Do not place towels on the handrail keep pets and children away and ensure that any drapes near the appliance cannot ignite even when displaced Surfaces will be hot when in use An extractor fan MUST NOT be fitted in the same room as the appliance Figure 2 Operating Tool and Glove ...

Page 6: ...correct position see Figure 3 Ensure both air controls are in the open position by moving the controls to the LEFT the oven damper is opened by rotating the control COUNTER CLOCKWISE and the flue damper opened by pushing the lever to the REAR of the cook stove Open the fire door and lay two logs along the base of the fire box forming a space between them ...

Page 7: ...Page 7 IH NA R4 201102 Figure 4 Logs Laid in Fire Box Place a firelighter in the space and surround with a small amount of kindling Figure 5 Fire Lighter and Kindling in Place ...

Page 8: ...irelighter Once the fire has been lit leave the door partially open to allow additional airflow until the fire has become established When the fire is established the fire door can be fully closed The air controls can be moved towards the closed position once the sooting has burnt off the brickwork To control the fire the secondary air control should be used the primary air control should be kept ...

Page 9: ...s Figure 2 The burning rate of the stove can now be regulated by the rate at which fuel is added and use of the air control The maximum amount of fuel to be loaded during normal operation is 2kg per hour in order to achieve nominal heat output NOTE This appliance is not an incinerator and only dry well seasoned wood or other approved solid fuels should be used If the cook stove is being used prima...

Page 10: ...iency and reduces heat being wasted up the chimney Running the cook stove with the air control open will provide oxygen for the wood to burn on the fire bed and should be used to control the fire when lighting or refuelling The cook stove should ideally be run with the air control in the closed position for the majority of the time in use If the fire appears to die down too low then opening the ai...

Page 11: ...ax oil to help prevent moisture damaging the surfaces The air control is to be left in the open position the doors slightly ajar and the bolster lid left raised to allow for ventilation FIREWOOD AND THE WOODBURNING PROCESS Seasoning and Storing Firewood Wood which has recently been cut and is still full of sap and water is known as green wood Green wood will generally burn poorly and inefficiently...

Page 12: ...lding the pile on some longer logs or whatever method you can devise A shed or shelter with an open side makes an ideal storage place as the air can circulate around the logs and help to dry them out Unventilated spaces or plastic tarps which never get taken off will prevent the drying and evaporation process and cause moulds and rot So if a tarp is your only option take it off frequently to air t...

Page 13: ...ht However the ideal situation would be to have a store of both hard and soft woods because the softer woods also have distinct advantages They light more easily than the slower burning hardwoods and if the softwoods are dry they create a hotter more intense fire The draught created by the hotter fire moves the air up the chimney faster After reading the notes opposite about the burning process yo...

Page 14: ...e the maintenance required for your chimney and get more out of your wood There are 3 stages in the wood burning process Evaporation When you light the cook stove a lot of energy will be needed at first to boil away any moisture which is left in the wood Using energy to drive off excess water in firewood robs the cook stove of energy needed for an efficient and clean burn Also much of the energy w...

Page 15: ...nd particles released from the wood which means less air pollution Charcoal When most of the tar and gasses have burned the remaining substance is charcoal ash in it s finer form A hot bed of charcoals and ash can enhance the combustion process when burning larger pieces of wood Start with a small fire to develop a bed of glowing embers As the charcoal bed develops and the cook stove heats up slow...

Page 16: ...immering The oven door and the fire door are opened by lifting the handle either manually or using the Operating Tool provided The oven and hotplate are heated directly by the fire In order to heat up the oven and hob the fire should be lit as described above Once the fire is established the oven damper should turned clockwise to close This will allow the hot fumes from the fire to circulate aroun...

Page 17: ...olonged period in which case the oven may be hotter than it is indicated on the dial Once the door is closed again the gauge will come back to temperature Figure 8 Temperature Guage Approximate Temperature Guide The oven is equipped with a wire shelf which can be set to the desired height The shelf has anti pull out stops to prevent it from being pulled out inadvertently to remove a shelf pull for...

Page 18: ...ver the inside of the cook stove including the glass with soot In order to avoid adverse combustion conditions it is a good idea to increase the temperature of the cook stove before loading more wood by further opening the air control Load the wood and leave the air control open until the moisture is driven out of the wood and the cook stove is up to an efficient operating temperature The air cont...

Page 19: ... the quality of your firewood and performance of your flue Take time to get to know your cook stove and inspect it at regular intervals for the first 6 months As the cook stove top is used for cooking normal wear and tear will occur Spills should be mopped up immediately with a damp cloth but oven cleaners should not be used on the hotplate surface The oven and hotplate will rust if surface moistu...

Page 20: ... Once the exterior of the ovens has been brushed the flue access plate behind the lower right door can be removed and any loose debris can be raked out using the flue rake A vacuum can also be used for this process All panels should be replaced after cleaning Cleaning the Flue It is recommended that the flue is cleaned at least every 12 months to maintain a suitable flue draught and prevent poor p...

Page 21: ...t be registered within 1 month of installation to qualify for the 5 year warranty The appliance must be only used for normal domestic purposes and in accordance with our instructions be correctly installed and serviced EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover o Installation o Wear tear o Parts deemed to be replaceable in the normal usage of the cook stove These parts are listed herewith all firebri...

Page 22: ... have an accurately completed warranty card if not then any work carried out may be charged We will assess the nature of the complaint and either send replacement parts for your dealer to fit send an engineer to inspect report or send an engineer to repair If the fault is not actually due to faulty workmanship but some other cause such as misuse or failure to install correctly a charge will be mad...

Page 23: ... provided and follow these instructions carefully o Attention is drawn to the fact that fire cement is caustic and hands must be washed thoroughly after use o The appliance is heavy and care must be taken during handling o Although the appliance does not contain asbestos products it is possible that asbestos may be disturbed in existing installations and every precaution must be taken o These inst...

Page 24: ...d If this stove is not properly installed a house fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions below Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation requirements in your area Please read this entire manual before installation of this appliance Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even dea...

Page 25: ...hority having jurisdiction such as municipal building department fire department fire prevention bureau etc should be consulted prior to installation to determine the need to obtain a permit DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Figure 9 Ironheart Dimensions ...

Page 26: ...al or better insulating value of k 0 84 It must extend beneath the appliance and to the front sides rear as indicated in Figure 10 Wood is not to be stored within the clearance area If the chimney connector goes horizontally through a wall the floor protection must extend under the connector and 50mm 2 beyond each side For Canada Clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory a...

Page 27: ...ding appliance it should not support any part of the chimney o Be free from cracks severe bends voids and obstructions o Be connected to this one appliance only o New chimneys must be in accordance with local regulations o The chimney must be capped to prevent ingress of rain o A flue chimney access point is required so that the state of the chimney can be checked and any fallen soot removed o Ext...

Page 28: ...ect the stove to the chimney The chimney connector MUST be 150mm 6 in diameter with a minimum thickness of 24 gauge black steel or 26 gauge blued steel Aluminium and galvanized steel pipe is not acceptable for use with this appliance These materials cannot withstand the temperatures of a wood fire and can give off toxic fumes when heated Do not use the connector pipe as a chimney Each chimney conn...

Page 29: ...and blockage Have the chimney cleaned before the appliance is installed and operated When connecting the appliance through a combustible wall to a masonry chimney special methods are needed Factory Built Chimney When a metal prefabricated chimney is used the manufacturer s installation instructions must be followed You must also purchase from the same manufacturer and install the ceiling support p...

Page 30: ... masonry outer surface to the inner surface of the chimney flue liner but not past the inner surface Firmly grout or cement the clay liner in place to the chimney flue liner Figure 13 229mm 9 Clearance To Combustible Wall Member Method B Using 152mm 6 inside diameter listed factory built Solid Pak chimney section with insulation of 25mm 1 or more build a wall pass through with a minimum 229mm 9 ai...

Page 31: ... ventilated wall thimble which has two air channels of 25mm 1 each construct a wall pass through There shall be a minimum 152mm 6 separation area containing fiberglass insulation from the outer surface of the wall thimble to wall combustibles Support the wall thimble and cover it s opening with a 24 gauge minimum sheet metal support maintaining the 152mm 6 space There should also be a support size...

Page 32: ... gauge minimum sheet metal supports Ensure that the supports are fastened securely to wall surfaces on all sides Notes o Connectors to a masonry chimney excepting method B shall extend in one continuous section through the wall pass through system and the chimney wall up to but not past the inner flue liner face o A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space closet or similar ...

Page 33: ...door on the top of the cook stove Minimum reading The appliance should be lit and allowed to warm the flue thoroughly Close the air controls and ensure firebox door is fully closed Allow the burning rate to become steady The flue draught reading should now be taken the minimum required is 12 Pascals Pa 0 05 w g Maximum reading The air controls can now be opened to allow the appliance to burn at ma...

Page 34: ...needed Low flue draught symptoms difficult to light and smoke coming into room CAUSE REMEDY Cold chimney Line the Chimney Chimney too short Extend the chimney Down draught Relocate extend chimney terminal Fit an anti down draught cowl Chimney diameter too large Line the chimney Chimney obstruction Clear sweep the chimney Restricted air supply Check for competing draughts other Chimneys extractor h...

Page 35: ...in diameter The flue connection is on the top of the appliance in the centre at the back Important Installation Notes o The installation must allow access for adequate chimney sweeping and flue cleaning o Avoid using bends greater than 45o to the vertical All flue pipe sections should be as close to the vertical as possible o All joints in the flue system must be effectively sealed ...

Page 36: ...g the flue and chimney o Check the appliance for soundness of seals between main components and that all supplied parts and fittings are correctly fitted o Upon successful installation using a 5mm Allen key remove the two M6 transit socket screws in the hotplate Using a 4mm Allen key insert the two M8x8 grub screws supplied with the cook stove into the holes in the hotplate and adjust until the he...

Page 37: ...HE APPLIANCE o Measure and record flue draught o Check ventilation o If applicable check plumbing circuit o Check no extractor fan other appliance or other flue interferes o Complete commissioning card and return to ESSE to validate warranty ...

Page 38: ... 9 Wire Shelf EW 020 31 Flue Heat Shield EW 023 10 Oven Shelf Support LHTOSR or RHTOSR 32 Upper Air Slider EW 022 11 Lower Air Slider EW 017 33 Fire Door Hinge ECS00572 12 Legs EW 033 34 L H Side Panel EW 026R 13 Bottom Heat Shield EW 032 35 Baffle Plate FC 012 14 Lower Door Hinge EW 064 36 Fire Brick Set EW 100 15 Oven Door Hinge EW 064A 37 Fuel Guard FC FG 16 Stove Body EW 031A 38 Oven Door Line...

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Page 40: ...ler the appliance was purchased from Name Address Telephone No ESSENTIAL information Date Installed Model Description Serial No Installation Engineer Company Name Address Telephone No Commissioning Checks to be completed and signed Has the use of the appliance operation and controls been explained Yes No Instruction book handed to the customer Yes No Signature Print Name ...

Page 41: ...ECHNICAL INFORMATION EW Nominal Heat Output kW 9 7 Combustion Air Requirements m3 h 40 Air Vent Size cm2 30 Weight of Appliance kg 370 Minimum Chimney Draught Pa 12 Mean Flue Gas Temperature o C 250 Flue Gas Mass Flow g s 18 5 ...

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