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© EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. October 2012

    

 Instructions Part Number IN1263 Ed.A

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Stoves supplied through Euroheat authorized retailers.
For England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland 

Euroheat Distributors (H.B.S). Ltd.
Unit 2, 
Court Farm Business Park,
Bishops Frome, 
Worcestershire.  WR6 5AY.

www.euroheat.co.uk

  
[email protected] 

The Model Range Explained

Thank you for purchasing your stove and helping to protect our environment. Nestor Martin and Euroheat insist 
on progressive development to produce products which are market leading. Our aims are to produce stoves with 
the latest innovations, user friendly operation and high efficiency for lower cost operation.  

This operation manual offers user information for the NESTOR MARTIN IQ13 Insert stove. 

Model Identification

You will see on the front page of this document a label which confirms which model you have. This label also 
advises you of the stoves unique serial number. This information is also attached to your stove for reference. 

Important

Please ensure the warranty registration form is returned to Euroheat. In this way the model and its history will 
be recorded for reference in the future.

Whilst we are always happy to assist you, please make sure you have read this manual before requesting 
support. 
First contact your supplying retailer. If you find this not successful contact the Euroheat Technical support team. 
Technical support telephone Number 01885 491117. E-mail [email protected]. Before telephoning ensure 
you have your stove’s serial number to hand. This can be found on the front of either the operating, installation, 
warranty registration, or on the stove identification label.
Euroheat unfortunately are unable to offer support for appliances which were not supplied by Euroheat. 

HETAS 

The reference to use of smokeless coal and other fuels in these instructions may not be covered by current Hetas 
approval. For HETAS approval model information see the last page of this document. Under the HETAS approval 
scheme stoves which are listed as intermittent (see technical table at the end of this document) cannot be 
referred to as slow combustion appliances. Also see the HETAS web site www.hetas.co.uk

Stoves supplied through Eireheat authorized retailers.
For Eire

Sean Murphy Heating Ltd
Kinvara
Co Galway
Eire

www.eireheat.com
[email protected]

(091)637701  Fax: (091)637797
Interna353 91637701

For support for appliances supplied through Eireheat in Ireland please contact using the 
details listed above. 

Thermic Distribution Europe Sa
11 Rue De Lion
B-5660
Frasnes Les Couvin, Belgium.

www.nestormartin.com

Summary of Contents for Nestor Martin IQ13

Page 1: ...PART NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER Operating Instructions Nestor Martin IQ13 IN1263 Edition A October 2012 This Manual Must Always be Available to the Stove Operator...

Page 2: ...action fan is proposed to be fitted to a connecting area of the house after the insert has been installed professional advice should sought from a qualified engineer If a flue blockage or adverse weat...

Page 3: ...ou please make sure you have read this manual before requesting support First contact your supplying retailer If you find this not successful contact the Euroheat Technical support team Technical supp...

Page 4: ...ctor if fitted and during this period the room must be ventilated by leaving the windows open and it should not be occupied by people or pets The time taken for the paint to be fully cured will be dep...

Page 5: ...Internal Plexus Stove Construction Schematic drawing of the combustion chamber Internal Cast Iron Protection Plates Ash Pan Top Chamber Baffle Top Flue Option Pre Heated Primary Air Air Entering throu...

Page 6: ...the new logs begin releasing gasses it will ignite Unburned gasses will cause smoke and tar deposits and wastes potential heat Putting on too much wood at one time will both restrict the air supply an...

Page 7: ...t any time this build up of tar will be capable of causing a chimney fire The advice to burn only dry wood is sometimes confusing because the atmospheric moisture will prevent wood ever becoming dry I...

Page 8: ...s full length rather than at the log s ends This helps the gasses to be distributed more evenly within the stove and improves not only the efficiency and emission reduction of wood burning but gives a...

Page 9: ...ts uppermost position the air enters the stove above the fire and when set to its lower position air enters the stove from beneath the grate Positioning the lever at its mid position will supply air b...

Page 10: ...not expect the stove s performance to match any setting repeatedly because it will be affected by so many other factors such as fuel quality and weather conditions THIS CONTROL KNOB MAY BE HOT ALWAYS...

Page 11: ...effective way of clearing wood ash when the fire has burned out If the fire has been running on anthracite coal and the stove has been over filled and under riddled the poker may have to be used to c...

Page 12: ...s you and to the right The ash pan tool right angle end is used to engage the ash pan socket Care should be taken to ensure the tool is fully engaged before removing the ash pan The glove should alway...

Page 13: ...but prevent smoke from spilling into the room The ash pit door can now be opened and the ash pan removed The ash pit door must be closed immediately the ash pan is removed and the stove door must als...

Page 14: ...il it warms Do not expect it to be on auto pilot until it reaches its operating temperature ACME Ensure the ash pan is fitted and empty then securely close the ash pit door Set the Plexus control to m...

Page 15: ...bright flames to pass between and over the wood raising it to its ignition temperature As the cone of kindling burns it will collapse and the inner ends of the wood will begin to char and glow Wait u...

Page 16: ...en the fire is established Never leave it in its lighting position continuously Putting new logs bark side down towards the front of the grate will give you both maximum efficiency and best visual eff...

Page 17: ...e how much fuel can be loaded at one time but remember you are lighting the stove and wanting it to reach its operating temperature as quickly as possible all smoke is a pollutant and wasted fuel X X...

Page 18: ...thout staining the glass for many hours If only a low heat output or limited burning time is required the charcoal will be producing much of the heat with an occasional log being loaded for interest L...

Page 19: ...upply was restricted without producing copious amounts of smoke Unlike driving a car that accelerates and brakes wood burning should be regarded as something that gathers and losses momentum gracefull...

Page 20: ...setting if flames are still visible reducing the air to a minimum will extinguish any flames and cause tar and smoke to be produced Always wait until no more flames are evident before you can safely t...

Page 21: ...ilot until it reaches its operating temperature Ensure the ash pan is fitted and empty then securely close the ash pit door If the fire is to be lit using paper and wood set the Plexus control to maxi...

Page 22: ...has lost its large flames and is glowing then wearing the glove open the door lay several pieces of kindling on the top of them followed by pieces of coal Try to leave open spaces between pieces of co...

Page 23: ...glowing brightly Fire lighters perform well only if the blocks are protected from fast air flow Setting the air volume to a position between 12 O clock and 3 O clock will provide sufficient air for t...

Page 24: ...desired heat output New loading of coal should be placed to cover only coals which are glowing It will delay the ignition of coal not already burning if further layers of coal are added to them Smoke...

Page 25: ...have only flames to heat the coal If coals are placed directly over them or the coals were piled too high the vapours will burn above and often seemingly detached from the fire bed rather than under t...

Page 26: ...om the coals with insufficient air to burn and suddenly introducing air by riddling the grate may cause the accumulated gasses to ignite suddenly and startlingly New coals should be loaded onto the fi...

Page 27: ...on the stove body must only be done when the stove is cold Suitable paint may be purchased from a stove shop or direct from Euroheat to enable you to return the stove to looking like new Simple Maint...

Page 28: ...ffle pulled down into the main body of the fire box It can then be angled to withdraw it through the door To refit the replacement reverse the procedure Removal of the Upper Protection Plate The upper...

Page 29: ...on Always seek the advice of a qualified engineer if your stove is not operating correctly Never use the stove with any damaged or malfunctioning components Top Flue Outlet Baffle The top chamber baff...

Page 30: ...kW 74 12pa 3 8 210 78 3 Net 76 7 Gross Technical Details Continuous Operation Continuous operation is when the appliance is used for long firing periods for example several hours and for overnight ope...

Page 31: ...printing but continued updates occur to adapt documents to appliance changes and customer feedback For the latest editions of all Euroheat documentation visit our web site www euroheat co uk We would...

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