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4.4.  Deficiencies  of  components  external  to  the  product  that  may  affect  its  correct  functioning,  as  well  as  property 
damage  or  other  (eg.  Tiles,  roofs,  waterproof  covers,  pipes,  or  damage  caused  by  the  user)  originated  by  misuse  of 
materials in the facility or the non-implementation of installation according to the rules of installation of the Product, the 
applicable  regulations  or  good  construction  rules,  especially  when  it  has  not  promoted  the  application  of  appropriate 
piping temperature in use, expansion tanks, anti-return valves, safety valves or anti-condensation valves, among others; 

4.5.  Products  whose  operation  has  been  affected  by  faults  or  deficiencies  of  external  components  or  inappropriate 
dimensioning; 

4.6. Defects caused by use of accessories or replacement of components other than those determined by Solzaima, SA; 

4.7.  Defects  that  are  caused  by  the  not  following  of  the  instruction  manual  and  operation  instructions,    the  use  of 
applications  non-compliant  with  the  product  application,  abnormal  climatic  factors,  abnormal  operating  conditions, 
overload or improper maintenance and cleaning; 

4.8.  Products  that  have  been  modified  or  manipulated  by  unauthorized  personnel  and  therefore  without  explicit 
permission from Solzaima, SA; 

4.9.  Damage  caused  by  external  agents  (rodents,  birds,  spiders,  etc.),  atmospheric  phenomena  and  /  or  geological 
(earthquakes, storms, frost, hail, lightning, rain, etc.), wet, humid or saline environments (eg proximity of sea or river),  as 
well as those derived from excessive water pressure, inadequate power supply (voltage with variations greater than 10% 
over the nominal value of 230V), pressure or inadequate supply of circuits, vandalism, urban confrontations and armed 
conflicts of any kind, as well as derivatives; 

4.10. Failure to use fuel recommended by the manufacturer is reason to warranty exclusion.  

Note: For pellet devices the fuel used must be certified by EN 14961-2 grade A1. Also, before buying large quantities, the 
user should test the fuel to see how it behaves. 

In wood devices the fuel must have a moisture content below 20%. 

4.11. The appearance of condensation, by faulty installation or by the use of fuels other than virgin wood (such as pallets 
or impregnated wood paints or varnishes, salt or other components), which can contribute to accelerated degradation of 
the equipment, especially the combustion chamber; 

4.12. All products or components damaged in transport or installation; 

4.13. Cleaning operations performed to the device or components caused by condensation, fuel quality, bad adjustment 
or  other  circumstances  arising  from  the  place  of  installation.  Interventions  for  decalcification  of  the  product  (the 
elimination  of  calcium  carbonate  or  other  materials  deposited  inside  the  device  and  produced  by  the  quality  of  water 
supply)  are  excluded  from  warranty.  Circuit  purge  operations  or  unlocking  of  Circulator  pumps  are  also excluded  from 
warranty. 

4.14.  The  installation  of  the  product(s)  supplied  by  Solzaima,  SA  must  consider  the  possibility  of  its  easy  removal,  as 
well as points of access to mechanical, hydraulic and electronic equipment and to the installation. When the installation 
does not allow immediate and secure access to the equipment, the additional costs of access and security measures will 
be  Buyer  responsibility.  The  cost  of  dismantling  and  assembling  boxes  of  plasterboard  or  masonry  walls,  insulation  or 
other  elements  such  as  chimneys  and  plumbing  connections  preventing  free  access  to  the  product  (if  the  product  is 
installed  inside  a  crate  of  plasterboard,  masonry  wall  or  other  dedicated  space  it  must  follow  the  dimensions  and 
characteristics indicated in the manual and operating instructions accompanying the product). 

4.15. Information or clarification interventions done to domicile about how to operate the heating system, programming 
and/or  reprogramming  of  regulation  and  control  elements,  such  as  thermostats,  regulators,  programmable  devices, 
among others; 

4.16.  Fuel  adjustment  interventions  in  pellet  devices,  cleaning,  detection  of  water  leaks  in  device’s  external  piping, 
damages due to the lack of cleaning of the Product or the fume extraction chimneys; 

4.17.  Emergency  interventions  are  not  covered  by  Warranty:  weekend  and  holiday  interventions;  these  could  be 
performed  with  an  additional  charge,  and  will  only  be  performed  under  the  express  request  from  the  buyer  and 
conditioned to availability of authorized technical personnel. 

Summary of Contents for TEK Basic

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual English TEK Free Standing Fires TEK Basic TEK Stone TEK Round TEK Unit TEK Roll TEK System TEK Corner TEK Wall TEK Lumber Mod 527 D ...

Page 2: ...mited to national and European standards must be observed when installing operating and servicing the unit SOLZAIMA free standing fire units are tested and found to be in compliance with the EN 13240 2002 EN 13240 2002 A2 2005 EN 13240 2002 AC 2006 EN 13240 2002 A2 2005 AC 2006 standards Technical support is normally provided by SOLZAIMA except in special cases to be determined by the installer or...

Page 3: ... 23 5 1 Fuel 23 5 2 Power 24 5 3 Energetic efficiency and performance ratings 25 6 Using the unit for the first time 26 7 Normal usage 26 8 Forced ventilation Kit It can only be applied on Tek Basic Stone Round and System 27 9 Safety 31 10 Cleaning and Maintenance 31 10 1 Cleaning 31 10 2 Removing the fume baffle 32 11 Troubleshooting 33 12 End of life units 33 13 Sustainability 33 14 Glossary 35 ...

Page 4: ...ave obtained ISO 9001 International Quality Certification and ISO 14001 International Environmental Certification because we believe in high standards and aim to lead by example 2 Technical specifications Solzaima s free standing fires are designed as interior heating appliances These units are easy to install and do not require any kind of finishing thus promoting their seamless integration with ...

Page 5: ...5 Fig 1 Free standing fires A Tek Basic B Tek Stone C TekRound D Tek Unit E Tek Roll F Tek System G Tek Corner H Tek Wall I Tek Lumber A B C ...

Page 6: ...6 Fig 2 Dimensions of the Tek Basic model Fig 3 Dimensions of the Tek Stone model ...

Page 7: ...7 Fig 4 Dimensions of the Tek Round model Fig 5 Dimensions of the Tek Unit model ...

Page 8: ...8 Fig 6 Dimensions of the Tek Roll model Fig 7 Dimensions of the Tek System model ...

Page 9: ...9 Fig 8 Dimensions of the Tek Corner model Fig 9 Dimensions of the Tek Wall model ...

Page 10: ...0 088 0 088 0 088 0 088 0 088 0 088 0 088 0 088 0 088 CO emission2 vol 10 97 10 97 10 97 10 97 10 97 10 97 10 97 10 97 10 97 Average temperature of combustion products ºC 323 323 323 323 323 323 323 323 323 Combustion flow g s 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 Weight kg 94 96 123 109 122 120 129 117 117 Maximum heated volume m3 305 305 305 305 305 305 305 305 305 Firewood length mm 300 300 300 3...

Page 11: ...ts Legend A Door B Door handle C Front cover D Secondary air control E Primary air control F Fume baffle G Ash baffle H Air inlet A B D E F G H C Legend A Top cover in stone metal B Door C Door handle D Front cover E Secondary air control F Primary air control G Fume baffle H Ash baffle I Air inlet A B C E F I D H G ...

Page 12: ...sition carefully lift and remove the top cover For the Tek Stone model just carefully lift the top cover and remove it away from the unit The stone cover is fixed in position on the top of the unit by its own weight 2 Remove the fume baffle as described in section 9 2 under the Cleaning and Maintenance chapter taking care not to damage any of the vermiculite plates 3 On the rear side of the stove ...

Page 13: ...l position 7 Replace the fume baffle and top cover by following the steps above in reverse order 8 Use the additional cover provided metal sheet for the Tek Basic model and stone cover for the Tek Stone model to cover the section left open on the top of the unit resulting from the repositioning of the fume outlet For the Tek Stone models you must attach the additional support to the unit s externa...

Page 14: ...g the steps above in reverse order 8 Reattach the rear cover by fitting the lower wedges into the grooves at the bottom of the unit Next refasten the 4 screws you previously removed 9 Using the additional cover provided block the section left open on the top of the unit resulting from the repositioning of the fume outlet 3 2 2 Connecting the external air inlet If you wish to use the external air i...

Page 15: ...r kit C in the oven using the nuts supplied with the kit 3 Breaking the micro connections at the bottom B of the cover A or in the outer casing of the equipment 4 Replace the cover A on the stove 5 Using this accessory as a point of connection to the outside ambient air by installing the appropriate pipe for this purpose A A A Fig 18 Rear view of each model A Section to remove for external air inl...

Page 16: ... the front of the stove are aligned with the side and the front of the module 2 Using screws B and washers C included in the kit secure the module to the stove through existing holes in the top of the module by the inner part System 2 Figure 22 1 Placement of the module A in the desired location and position the stove in the top of the same ensure that the side and the front of the stove are align...

Page 17: ...the screw B washer C and security support D included in the kit connect the module to the stove through the existing hole in the top of the module and at the bottom of the stove 3 Fixing D must get into the groove of the stove and the module slide laterally between the two components Then use the screw and washer supplied tighten the clip to the stove in the nut welded to the bottom of it Fig 21 F...

Page 18: ... the supplied components according to the height at which to place the stove Use the wall bracket Figure 27 A as a way to verify the correct position of the supports 3 Followed must replace the floor support Fig 26 A for the wall mount Figure 27 A provided in the kit purchased using the same screws and washers from the previous operation 4 Finally put the stove on the wall brackets Figure 27 D pre...

Page 19: ...19 Fig 26 Removing floor support Fig 27 Install wall bracket Fig 28 Positioning of the stove wall brackets ...

Page 20: ...ction appliances such as kitchen extractor fans may operate simultaneously as this may prevent the correct operation of the unit Under rated operating conditions the circulation of combustion gases should create a draught of 12 Pa about one metre above the chimney throat For proper installation at least 2 metres of metal flue tubing with the same diameter as the unit s smoke outlet should be fitte...

Page 21: ... from other obstacles If you need to increase the air circulation you should extend the height of the flue Never use the same chimney flue for more than one unit or open fireplace For shared chimneys each flue should individually reach the external outlets at the same level to ensure that the air circulation adequately expels the exhaust fumes A minimum of 1 m above the highest point Fig 35 Incorr...

Page 22: ... must be capable of supporting a permanent load of 1 kg 2 2 lbs cm If the floor s bearing capacity is insufficient a solid plate may be used to distribute the load over an area larger than the base of the unit Before proceeding with the installation please check whether the intended location allows an easy access to the unit to facilitate any cleaning procedures as well as the inspection of the fu...

Page 23: ...bustible materials such as cardboard and straw Do not use exotic firewood as fuel The firewood used with this appliance should have low water content less than 20 We recommend that it should be placed under covered storage for around 2 years after felling in order to ensure efficient combustion and avoid creosote build up in the smoke duct combustion chamber and on the glass See the list in Table ...

Page 24: ...Hard Ash Fraxinus Riverbank areas Lower Vouga Small numbers distributed around the country Regular High Difficult Slow Hard Birch Betula High ground Serra da Estrela Smaller numbers distributed around the country Little Very High Easy Fast Soft Beech Fagus Cold humid regions North of Portugal Serra do Gerês Smaller numbers distributed around the country Little High Difficult Slow Hard Maple Acer M...

Page 25: ...h less firewood A Solzaima unit of 5kW with an efficiency rate of 75 is expected to consume approximately 1 6 kg 3 5 lbs of firewood per hour to heat a 35 m2 377 sq ft room Generally the efficiency rate of a traditional fireplace is only about 10 which means it will need to consume approximately 12 kg 26 5 lbs of firewood to produce the same 5kW required to warm the same 35 m2 377 sq ft room FIREW...

Page 26: ...f combustion air to ensure a slow burn 6 If while the door is ajar there is smoke leakage from the unit this means that you have insufficient chimney draught or that the firewood used has a high moisture content You MUST make sure the room where the unit is installed is adequately ventilated otherwise the unit will not work properly For this reason it is important to also check whether any other a...

Page 27: ...d with a length between 26 and 30 cms This will allow you to place the firewood longitudinally or transversely in relation to the base of the combustion chamber 8 Forced ventilation Kit It can only be applied on Tek Basic Stone Round and System It is possible install a ventilation kit on some equipped with forced ventilation incorporate one tangential fan with power of 38 W and a min and max air f...

Page 28: ...28 Fig 38 Wiring Diagram Remove front cover and introducing ventilation kit figure 39 a a Pass the electric cable through the hole and tighten the wire passes figure 39 b ...

Page 29: ...29 b Fix the ventilation kit figure 39 c c Before placing the front cover in place the Switch button figure 39 d ...

Page 30: ...esponsibility for any damage resulting from non compliance with this warning The electrical components should always be connected to the power supply Position I Tangential fan automatically turns on with an air flow of 60m3 h when the thermostat reaches 50 C Position 0 Tangential fan keeps inactive Position II Tangential fan is activated manually with an air flow of 165m3 h ...

Page 31: ...ell as the primary and secondary air inlets We recommend that you use only spare parts supplied by the manufacturer SOLZAIMA 10 Cleaning and Maintenance 10 1 Cleaning Ash build up should be regularly removed from the chamber but only after turning off the unit and allowing it to cool down The glass should always be cleaned with an appropriate product2 following the instructions for use and avoidin...

Page 32: ...technician 10 2 Removing the fume baffle To remove the fume baffle please follow the steps below 1 Hold the fume baffle using both hands one placed under and the other above the plate see Fig 41 A 2 Gently push up the baffle to release it from its lower support the rear vermiculite plate and upper brackets steel rods Once you release the plate lift and pull it forward to create a proper gap betwee...

Page 33: ... weather conditions Weak fire Check moisture level of firewood Regulate the unit s air controls to increase the intensity of the burn Check whether air is entering the compartment Problems associated with the weather Contact the installer 12 End of life units Around 90 of the materials used in the manufacture of these Solzaima units are recyclable contributing towards a reduced environmental impac...

Page 34: ...nearest recycling point SOLZAIMA also participates in the Amb3E project responsible for collecting waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE as such end of life heating units with forced ventilation systems must be taken to an appropriate WEEE processing facility When disassembling your end of life unit keep its electrical components to be delivered at your nearest WEEE collection point For m...

Page 35: ...3 of O2 kcal Kilocalorie multiple unit of measurement of calories Equivalent to 1000 calories kW Kilowatt unit of measurement equal to 1 000 watts mm millimetres unit of measurement Pa pascal standard IS unit of pressure and tension This unit is named after Blaise Pascal an eminent French mathematician physicist and philosopher Calorific value also known as specific combustion heat It represents t...

Page 36: ...essional use of the Product 3 3 During the warranty period referred to in paragraph 3 1 above and for it to remain valid the repairs to the Product must only be carried out by Official Technical Services of the brand All services provided under this warranty will be held from Monday to Friday within the legal work schedule established in each region 3 4 All requests for assistance must be submitte...

Page 37: ...ranty does not cover damages caused by the non use of such dielectric spacers 3 11 The water or thermal fluid used in the heating system Hydro stoves boilers fireplaces central heating etc must comply with the legal requirements and ensure the following physical chemical characteristics absence of suspended solids low conductivity Residual hardness of 5 to 7 ºF French degrees neutral pH close to 7...

Page 38: ...faulty installation or by the use of fuels other than virgin wood such as pallets or impregnated wood paints or varnishes salt or other components which can contribute to accelerated degradation of the equipment especially the combustion chamber 4 12 All products or components damaged in transport or installation 4 13 Cleaning operations performed to the device or components caused by condensation...

Page 39: ...tions 7 Tariff Services carried out under warranty Interventions outside the scope of the warranty are subject to the application of tariffs in force 8 Administrative Expenses In case invoices related to services performed are not paid within the agreed payment term interests will be applied at the maximum legal rate 9 Competent Court For the resolution of any dispute arising from the purchase and...

Page 40: ...endereço de contacto do fabricante Nombre marca registrada y la dirección de contacto de lo fabricante Name registered trade name and contact address of the manufacturer Nom marque déposée et l adresse de contact du fabricant Nome denominazione commerciale registrata e Indirizzo del costruttore SOLZAIMA SA RUA DOS OUTARELOS Nº111 3750 362 BELAZAIMA DO CHÃO ÁGUEDA PORTUGAL 4 Sistema de avaliação e ...

Page 41: ... Relatório de ensaio Informe de la prueba Test report Rapport d essai Rapporto di prova K14202014T1 8 Desempenho declarado Desempeño declarado Declared performance Performance déclarée Dichiarazione di prestazione ...

Page 42: ...ent de substances Rilascio di sostanze pericolose OK De acordo com relatório de ensaio De acuerdo com informe de la prueba According to the test report Selons le rapport d essai Secondo i rapporto di prova K14202014T1 De acordo com o Anexo ZA 1 EN13240 De acuerdo con lo Anexo ZA 1 EN13240 According to the Annex ZA 1 EN13240 Selons le Annexe ZA 1 EN13240 Secondo l allegato ZA 1 EN13240 Temperatura ...

Page 43: ...nforme alla prestazione dichiarata al punto 9 Questa dichiarazione di prestazione è rilasciata sotto l esclusiva responsabilità del fabbricante di cui al punto 4 10 Número do tipo lote ou série do produto Número de tipo lote o serie del producto Number of type batch or serial product Nombre de type de lot ou de série du produit Numero di tipo di lotto di serie del prodotto Na contra capa deste man...

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Page 45: ...45 Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference All Solzaima products come with a 2 year warranty ...

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