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Installation and Operating 

Instructions 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Salamander Hobbit 

Model 0901 

Multifuel Stove 

The  Hobbit

The  Hobbit

 

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Contents    

               

Page 

 

 

 

1   

Important information about installing and 

using the Hobbit stove 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2  

Unpacking the Hobbit Stove  

 

 

4

 

 

3  

Assembly of the Hobbit Stove 

 

 

 

4  

Components of the Hobbit stove 

 

 

 

 Installation 

of 

the 

Hobbit 

   7 

 

 Operating 

instructions    8 

   

6.1   Fuel   

  

6.2   Before lighting 

   

6.3   Lighting a wood fire 

   

6.4   Lighting a solid fuel fire 

   

6.5   De-ashing the stove  

 

7  

Guidance on safe operation   

 

          12 

 

  Maintenance   

 

 

 

          13 

 

9  

Fault finding      

 

 

 

          14 

 

10 

Spare parts   

 

 

 

          14 

 

11 

Specification   

 

 

 

          15 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Hobbit 0901

Page 1: ...he Hobbit stove 2 Unpacking the Hobbit Stove 4 3 Assembly of the Hobbit Stove 5 4 Components of the Hobbit stove 6 5 Installation of the Hobbit 7 6 Operating instructions 8 6 1 Fuel 6 2 Before lighting 6 3 Lighting a wood fire 6 4 Lighting a solid fuel fire 6 5 De ashing the stove 7 Guidance on safe operation 12 8 Maintenance 13 9 Fault finding 14 10 Spare parts 14 11 Specification 15 ...

Page 2: ...taken so it is not possible to block the front or back air inlets to the stove There must NOT be an extractor fan in the same room as the stove as this may cause fumes to be emitted into the room Do not make unauthorised changes or modifications to the stove and use only recommended spare parts The stove and chimney flue must be regularly cleaned It is especially important to check for blockages f...

Page 3: ...right to rest on its feet 3 2 Check that the grate and grate centre is located correctly and sitting horizontal in the stove Check the riddling mechanism operates and moves freely 3 3 Picture shows how the back and side air boxes and baffle locate together when installed in the firebox 3 4 Build the firebox inside the stove by locating first the rear air box then the baffle then the left air box f...

Page 4: ...accept any responsibility for any fault arising through incorrect installation or use 8 6 Operating Instructions 6 1 Fuel Wood Use only seasoned timber with a moisture content of less than 20 Typically this means wood which has been cut and stored in an open dry shelter for between one and two years DO NOT BURN wet or unseasoned wood construction timber painted or treated wood driftwood or manufac...

Page 5: ...n when the stove is in use 10 Remember 6 4 Lighting a solid fuel fire Use only Manufactured Smokeless fuel The lighting procedure is the same as for wood but remember Wood that is smouldering and producing smoke with no flame is burning very inefficiently and producing unburnt gases and soot that deposit on the inside of the stove and flue and the door glass Wood burns best when lying on a bed of ...

Page 6: ...gs door handles and controls get very hot Do not overfire the stove It is possible to fire the stove to such an extent that damage may occur Look out for parts of the stove or flue glowing red hot If such a situation occurs adjust the air supply accordingly to reduce the burning rate Chimney fire In the event of a chimney fire Shut all air controls immediately Raise the alarm and evacuate the buil...

Page 7: ...himney should be checked by a competent person before use Note All parts that are in direct contact with the fire grate Baffle back and side air boxes are considered as normal wear parts Their life will be dependant on how vigorously the stove is operated and they must be inspected and maintained on a regular basis If they become worn damaged or not positioned correctly non wear parts such as the ...

Page 8: ... Wood 1 hour Manufactured smokeless fuel 2 hours Flue mass gas flow g s Wood 4 3 Manufactured smokeless fuel 5 1 Total net efficiency Wood 74 7 Manufactured smokeless fuel 68 7 Gross efficiency Wood 67 9 Manufactured smokeless fuel 67 Tests conducted by Gastec CRE Ltd at 12Pa flue draught ...

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