3.
Operating instructions
3.1.
Fuel
Warning : Your stove is fitted with a specific float
regulator for a specific oil.
¤ Kerosene 28 sec. (1,8 cst at 25°C)
The fuel oil must be free from any dirt and water which
could disturb the stove in operation.
3.2.
Lighting procedure
- Be sure the control knob is to “0" (# 1, fig. 15).
- Turn on oil supply,
- Push down gently on the safety lever (# 2, fig. 15).
This will allow the oil to flow into the float regulator.
- Open the front door, and remove the catalyser from
burner (# 2, 3 and 4, fig. 3, p. 4). Make sure the inside
of the pot is clean thoroughly, and there is no oil
accumulation.
- Place 2 tablespoons of methylated spirit or gelled
alcohol in the bottom of the pot. Light the starter gel or
methylated spirit with a fireplace match or long butane
lighter. Place the catalyser back into the burner, being
sure it is centered in the burner. Shut the main door.
- Allow the catalyser to heat approximately 30 to 45
sec. Turn dail to “1" position.
- Allow 10 to 15 minutes for oil fire and draught to
stabilize. The catalyser should glow red before
adjusting the control knob to a higher setting.
3.3.
Operating procedure
Allow 10 to 15 minutes after lighting to adjust the
control knob to a higher setting, usually between a “2"
and ”4" setting.
When increasing the heat output, move the control
knob only 1 number at a time, allowing 5 minutes
between moves for the flame to re-adjust to new
setting.
If the burner stops during operating, immediately turn
off the control knob (position “0") and wait until the
burner is completely cool before repeating the lighting
procedure.
3.4.
Shutting down
- Set dial to the “0" position (# 1, fig. 15).
- R a is e t h e s a f e t y l e v e r o f th e f l oa t re gul at or
(# 2, fig. 15).
- Allow the flame to burn out completely before opening
the door.
3.5.
Maintenance of the stove
E v e ry week : o p e r a t e t h e d e s c a l i n g l e v e r
(# 4, fig. 15).
- Pull the rod, then push the rod in rotating 360 degrees
two or three times (CAUTION : The rod is HOT).
Every 3 or 4 months : Clean the burner completely.
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(# 2, 3 and 4, fig. 3, p. 4)
- Using a soft bristle brush (a small clean paint brush),
carefully brush off the catalyser. Loosen any carbon
soot from the bottom of the burner with a putty knife,
and vacuum clean. Ensure that the small air holes in
burner are free of carbon.
At least once a year / End of heating season : Clean
or replace all the oil filters in the oil supply line.
To clean the filter of the float regulator :
- set the regulation knob in closed position “0"
(# 1, fig. 15),
- turn off the tankvalve or the valve of the oil supply line,
- r a i s e t h e s a f e t y l e v e r o f t h e f l o a t r e g u l a t o r
(# 2, fig. 15),
- place a small container (or a small rag) under the float
regulator filter opening in order to collect the oil
contained in the float regulator,
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3
2
Figure 15 - Operating devices
1 - Regulation knob.
2 - Safety lever.
3 - Access to float regulator filter.
4 - De-scaling lever.
5 - Door handle.
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Document n° 979-3 EN ~ 28/08/2000
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BELFORT
Oil fired stove
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