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WESTFIRE · WF
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· WF
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· WF
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UK: INSTALLATION MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WESTFIRE
WF UNIQ
15 ·
WF UNIQ
16 ·
WF UNIQ
20
This manual refers to the stove type listed below, which has been tested in accordance with EN 13240.
Congratulations on your purchase of a new wood burning stove from Westfire ApS. Please read this manual care-
fully in order to ensure that you get maximum enjoyment from your new stove and to prevent any problems.
Please note that “all local regulations, including those referring to national and European Standards, need to be
complied with when installing this appliance”.
For further information on installing and using fireplaces and wood burning stoves, please see the relevant building
regulations that applies to the country in which UNIQ 15,16,20 has been approved, as well as the relevant brochure
on the correct use of wood burning stoves available from your local stove supplier or your Chimney sweep.
These instructions cover the basic principles to ensure the satisfactory installation of the UNIQ 15, 16, 20 wood
stove, although detail may need slight modification to suit particular local site conditions.
In all cases the installation must comply with current Building Regulations, Local Authority Byelaws and other
specifications or regulations as they affect the installation of the stove.
It should be noted that the Building Regulations requirements may be met by adopting the relevant recommen-
dations given in British Standards BS 8303, BS 6461 and BS 7566 as an alternative means to achieve an equiva-
lent level of performance to that obtained following the guidance given in Approved Document J.
HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Special care must be taken when installing the stove such that the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work
Act are met.
Handling
Adequate facilities must be available for loading, unloading and site handling.
Fire Cement
Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with the skin. In case of
contact, wash immediately with plenty of water.
Asbestos
This stove contains no asbestos. If there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the course of installation then
please seek specialist guidance and use appropriate protective equipment.
Metal Parts
When installing or servicing this stove care should be taken to avoid the possibility of personal injury.
WESTFIRE UNIQ 15, 16, 20 WOODSTOVE
UNIQ 15, 16, 20 is available in several models
STOVE PERFORMANCE & TESTING
Westfire UNIQ 15, 16 & 20 have been approved in accordance with EN 13240.
Westfire UNIQ 15, 16 & 20 are DEFRA approved models for burning wood in a smoke control area.
PREPARATORY WORK AND SAFETY CHECKS
IMPORTANT WARNING
This stove must not be installed into a chimney that serves any other heating appliance.
There must not be an extractor fan fitted in the same room as the stove as this can cause the stove to emit fumes
into the room.
CHIMNEY
Chimney Connection
Flue Diameter 150mm (175cm2)
IMPORTANT: When installing the UNIQ 15, 16 & 20 wood stoves remove steel retaining bar across flue exit.
Remove bolts and take out bar replace and bolt cast into place.
In order for the stove to perform satisfactorily the chimney height must be sufficient to ensure an adequate
draught so as to clear the products of combustion and prevent smoke problems into the room.
Minimum draft: UNIQ 15, 16, 20 stove has been tested with a draft of 12 Pa. Maximum draft 25 Pa.
Flue gas flow 4.2 g/sec.
Flue gas temperature 240°C. approximately 12 Pa.
NOTE: A chimney height of not less than 4.5 metres measured vertically from the outlet of the stove to the top of
the chimney should be satisfactory. Alternatively the calculation procedure given in BS 5854:1980 may be used as
the basis for deciding whether a particular chimney design will provide sufficient draught.
The outlet from the chimney should be above the roof of the building in accordance with the provisions of Build-
ing Regulations Approved Document J.
If installation is into an existing chimney then it must be sound and have no cracks or other faults which might
allow fumes into the house. Older properties, especially, may have chimney faults or the cross section may be
too large i.e. more than 160 mm x 160 mm. Remedial action should be taken, if required, seeking expert advice,
if necessary. If it is found necessary to line the chimney then a flue liner suitable for solid fuel must be used in
accordance with Building Regulations Approved Document J.
Any existing chimney must be clear of obstruction and have been swept clean immediately before installation of
the stove. If the stove is fitted in place of an open fire then the chimney should be swept one month after instal-
lation to clear any soot falls which may have occurred due to the difference in combustion between the stove and
the open fire.
If there is no existing chimney then either a prefabricated block chimney in accordance with Building Regulations
Approved Document J or a twin walled insulated stainless steel flue to BS 4543 can be used. These chimneys must
be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and Building Regulations.
UK
UK
UNIQ 15
UNIQ 16
UNIQ 20
Height
1070 mm
1120 mm
1350 mm
Width
440 mm
440 mm
440 mm
Depth
430 mm
440 mm
440 mm
Closed combustion option
yes
yes
yes
Stove model
Weight
Nominal heat output
Wood
Smokeless fuels
UNIQ 15
110 kg
5.3 KW
N/A
UNIQ 16
116 kg
5.3 KW
N/A
UNIQ 20
128 kg
5.3 KW
N/A
