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FireBob 69

 

Installation and Operating Instructions.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Version 2: 26/10/2021

 

Summary of Contents for FireBob 69

Page 1: ...1 FireBob 69 Installation and Operating Instructions Version 2 26 10 2021 ...

Page 2: ...our stove 3 Building regulations 4 Ventilation 4 Positioning clearances 4 Chimney requirements 5 Typical installation 6 Lighting the stove 10 Wood burning tips general advice 11 Cleaning maintenance 12 Troubleshooting 13 ...

Page 3: ...m Fuel Wood Logs Weight 60kg subject to flue length Flue Draught for nominal output 12Pa Flue Temp at nominal output 143 C Ventilation with air permeability 5m h m None Required Ventilation with air permeability 5m h m 27 5cm Clearance to Combustibles Rear 150 mm 400mm for flat back version Sides 400mm Front 1000mm Flue 450mm DIMENSIONS Flat Back version ...

Page 4: ...itted with a permanent stop to prevent closure of the secondary air control beyond 10 open Installation In the UK installation can be carried out by any competent person provided the installation is carried out to Building Regulations and checked and signed off by a local council building inspector Alternatively you can use a member of a certified installation body such as HETAS which will negate ...

Page 5: ...tively the stove can be fitted to an existing masonry chimney The chimney should be given a visual inspection to check that it is in good order clear of obstructions and is of suitable size and type for the stove It may be necessary to sweep the chimney This should be done prior to fitting the stove or lining the chimney We also recommend a smoke test to check for gas tightness and chimney draft W...

Page 6: ...ss variations on the install Ceiling Bracket Fix the custom made bracket to your ceiling joists rafters trusses we will make a bracket to suit your roof timbers or steel structure Structure Depending on the flue length the stove will weigh approximately 60kg It is advised to consult a structural engineer to confirm the roof structure is adequate ...

Page 7: ...acket is in place then the ceiling can be plastered around the bracket if required External flue Attach a single wall adapter to the bottom of the first length of twin wall pipe and drop down into the socket Make sure the adapter fits into the ring at the bottom of the bracket ...

Page 8: ...Polished stainless steel as standard but also available in powder coated RAL colours External flue The roof flashing and the rest of the external flue parts can now be fitted Check local building regulations to determine height of flue required Google building regs document J for UK Page 26 on the PDF ...

Page 9: ... internal flue comes in one piece up to 6m long to suit your ceiling height This is attached to the ceiling bracket with the eight M8 bolts provided Internal Parts Check all the internal parts are in the correct position ...

Page 10: ...es of wood on top of this Light the newspaper and rest the door on the latch so that the door is open slightly NEVER USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO LIGHT YOUR STOVE Step 3 Allow the fire to burn until all the pieces of wood are alight and burning More and larger pieces of wood can now be added Step 4 Once the fire is established latch the door so that it is fully closed The air control lever can be move...

Page 11: ...ion rate In most instances you will arrive at the best combustion air settings yourself as the height and diameter of the chimney as well as the quality of the firewood are decisive factors in determining how your stove is best set Small hot fires are more efficient than large slumbering fires Most of the energy in burning wood is released as a bright flame The flame mixes the combustion air and t...

Page 12: ...cient burning material in the fire bed to light a new fuel charge excessive smoke emission can occur Refuelling must be carried out onto enough glowing embers and ash that the new 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 Fuel overloading The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual should not ...

Page 13: ...ed Shake the can very well Practice using the spray can on a scrap piece of cardboard before applying to the stove Spray lightly from around 20cm distance in thin coats Allow to dry between coats Three thin coats are usually enough Note Do not modify the fire and only use replacement parts as specified by Firemaker Ltd TROUBLE SHOOTING Blackened glass Possible causes include the wood being too dam...

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