EVO Operation and Installation Manual
Applies to the: EVO 20, EVO 30, EVO 30 Panorama, EVO LD 20, EVO LD 30, EVO LD 30 Panorama
Evo Manual Version 1.
1, January 2015
Page 1: ...EVO Operation and Installation Manual Applies to the EVO 20 EVO 30 EVO 30 Panorama EVO LD 20 EVO LD 30 EVO LD 30 Panorama Evo Manual Version 1 1 January 2015 ...
Page 2: ...afety heat exchange 9 2 6 Commissioning 9 2 6 1 General information 10 2 6 2 Physical checks 10 2 6 3 Smoke test for chimney soundness 10 2 6 4 Smoke evacuation test 11 2 6 5 Lighting the appliance 12 2 6 6 Handover 12 3 User operation 13 3 1 Operation notes 13 3 1 1 When used on a boat never 14 3 2 Initial heating up 14 3 3 Normal operation 15 3 4 Safe storage of fuel 16 3 5 Actions in case of fu...
Page 3: ...cast iron plates In the chimney duct is a deflector plate which is essential for an optimized flow of the exhausts The furnace door is equipped with an inspection window which is especially designed for the use with high temperatures The combustion chamber is fed with both primary and secondary air intake The primary air intake enters the chamber below the grate and thus serves as a performance re...
Page 4: ...1 4 Technical Specifications Page 3 Illustration 1 Table 1 ...
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Page 6: ...soning however any installation does not guarantee against such occurrences in all circumstances 2 1 Installation chamber The chamber can be made out of masonry blocks or bricks or Thermalux Ensure there is a minimum gap of 2 3mm between the firebox and the side wall at the frontal area of the boiler stove A minimum gap of 50mm must be maintained around the appliance There should be no combustible...
Page 7: ...n front of the stove door If the stove is raised up and the hearth is to be at floor level then we recommend that you increase the depth of the hearth to ensure that any embers that accidentally fall from the stove land on the hearth and not the floor Please refer to Building Regulations Approved Document J for more specific details 2 3 The Chimney The chamber should be closed off above the stove ...
Page 8: ...without leaking or collapsing It should be installed as high as possible in the highest part of the circuit and as near as possible to the boiler A means of dissipating heat e g a radiator fed by gravity should be provided so that heat can be dissipated in cases where the pump fails or is not switched on and the appliance continues to produce heat The water in the central heating system should con...
Page 9: ... installation of the burner this copper coil needs to be connected via the connections on the top with a cold water connection and a waste water connection The regulation of the cold water intake needs to be secured via a thermal safety valve such as the Watts STS Thermal safety drain valve The sensing element of the thermal drainage safety mechanism needs to be connected to the destined opening a...
Page 10: ...alve does not open or does not close sufficiently later The sensing element must be exchanged Attention It is not permissible to conduct any manipulation of the thermal safety valve and the safety heat exchange coil We recommend having a service check conducted by a competent company prior to the heating season Where the burner is used only temporarily and where unfavourable winds or climatic cond...
Page 11: ...n instructions have been followed There is no damage to any components Joints between the appliance and chimney and within the chimney system are secure and in good condition The separation of components from combustible materials conforms to this code of practice The appliance and chimney can be fully cleaned once the installation is complete Components for weatherproofing are installed correctly...
Page 12: ...m the leakage has been corrected If this test is done without warming the flue the cold flue might not seal because thermal expansion might have been taken into account in design or construction 2 6 4 Smoke evacuation test Please tick when complete After completing the smoke test for chimney soundness while the flue is still warm if carried out at any other time the flue should be warmed for ten m...
Page 13: ...er all user instructions should be given to the user and an explanation of the appliance operation and safety issues should be given At handover an explanation of the correct removal relocation and any sealing of the removable hinged section of the chimney should be given and all safety issues explained Commissioning engineer s signature By signing this you confirm that all commissioning checks ab...
Page 14: ... to the temperatures in the tank during the burn cycle You will no doubt develop your own tricks for using the stove over time For example there are many different ways of building a fire and no one way is the only right way If in doubt then please do ask your supplier and or installer We wish you many years of good use from your Woodfire stove 3 1 Operation notes The burner may only be operated i...
Page 15: ... if it has missing parts or it has been modified Never carry out any unauthorised modification of the appliance Consider a fire guard manufactured to BS 8423 Do not light the appliance if there is any possibility that any part of the water system is empty or frozen 3 1 1 When used on a boat never leave the craft unattended or travel through tunnels when the solid fuel appliance is in use without c...
Page 16: ... the stove door ajar allowing in plenty of air and aiding the initial ignition process NEVER LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WITH THE DOOR S OPEN Close the stove door once the wood is burning well As soon as the fire in the burner lights up the smoke damper needs to be throttled to regulate the draft using the upper leaver on the right hand side of the door lowering the leaver closes the flue damper Do...
Page 17: ... logs Solid fuel should not be stored within 1 000mm of the appliance unless separated by a non combustible partition Flammable liquids gas bottles aerosols etc should be stored in a separate area well away from the appliance and not within the accommodation area 3 5 Actions in case of fume emission Fume emission into the room or cabin is dangerous and could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning If fu...
Page 18: ...smoke alarm should be fitted with an extra long life battery and have a hush button to allow for temporary deactivation This should be tested routinely A carbon monoxide alarm certified to BS EN 50291 should also be fitted and if on boats it should be suitable for marine use 3 8 Performance The performance of the burner is dependent on the fuel used as well as the draught of the chimney 4 Maintena...
Page 19: ...ge tubes or more frequently where fouling of the flue is experienced The soft brush will fit through the heat exchange tubes Chemical cleaners should not be used as a substitute for sweeping A soft bristled brush should be used to fit through the heat exchangers Any damage or defect in the flue or appliance should be promptly repaired or replaced Replacement parts should be those recommended by Wo...
Page 20: ...pipe Insufficient heating Fresh or too wet wood Too strong air flow Improper firebox installation Stove smoking Wet or soft wood Flue pipe obstructed Flue damper is closed Operating of closed firebox with door in open position Contaminated flame baffle and or connecting pipes Chimney not according to requirement Effect of the wind to the top opening Insufficient air exchange in the room or the mec...
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