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Woodfire EX 12 Double Sided, Operation And Installation Manual

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Woodfire EX, Manual Rev: 1.0

 

 

 

 4.4 

Heating during unfavourable weather conditions 

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 Fuels 

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5.1

 Wood storage 

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5.2

 Your contribution to environmental protection 

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6 

Cleaning and Care 

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6.1

 Cleaning the combustion chamber and firebrick lining 

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6.2

 Combustion chamber lining 

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6.3

 Chimney fire 

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6.4

 Maintenance 

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 Troubleshooting 

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General warranty conditions 

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 Woodfire commissioning checklist

 

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9.1

 Technical Details 

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Summary of Contents for EX 12 Double Sided

Page 1: ...EX Operation and Installation Manual Applies to the EX10 EX15 EX22 EX12 Panorama EX17 Panorama EX 12Double Sided EX17 Double Sided EX Manual Version 1 0 January 2020 ...

Page 2: ... installing the stove to ensure that it is fitted and used safely and correctly In addition to the information on its installation and safe operation this manual also contains valuable information about the care and maintenance of your stove This stove is designed to burn wood and heating with wood is beneficial for the environment because it is largely CO2 neutral The logs only release as much ca...

Page 3: ...amber construction 5 2 2 5 The Chimney 6 2 2 6 Connecting the stove into the heating and hot water system 8 2 2 7 1 Overheat safety valve 9 2 2 7 2 Load Valve 9 2 2 7 3 Integration into the heating system 9 3 Operating Instructions 11 3 1 General notes on operation 11 4 Using the Stove 12 4 1 Initial commissioning 12 4 1 1 First Lighting 12 4 1 2 Stove Control 13 4 2 Heating And Normal Burning 14 ...

Page 4: ...5 2 Your contribution to environmental protection 16 6 Cleaning and Care 17 6 1 Cleaning the combustion chamber and firebrick lining 17 6 2 Combustion chamber lining 18 6 3 Chimney fire 18 6 4 Maintenance 18 7 Troubleshooting 19 8 General warranty conditions 21 9 Woodfire commissioning checklist 22 9 1 Technical Details 23 ...

Page 5: ...stove may only be moved in a stable standing position or slightly inclined on a sack truck A sack truck can only be used against the back of the stove All parts of the stove must be protected against damage or contamination during transport and installation 2 Assembly instructions Your stove should be installed by a qualified knowledgeable and experienced installer who is registered under one of t...

Page 6: ...section of the combustion air duct should not be narrowed by a grille 2 2 3 Fire protection When the stove is installed all fire protection regulations and the minimum distances specified by the manufacturer must be adhered to The stove must be installed on a non combustible hearth Floors made of combustible material must be protected by a layer of non flammable material This can be done for examp...

Page 7: ...e and measured from the bottom of the frame extend 180mm down All substitute insulating materials have different thermal conductivities and may therefore need to be of different thicknesses No flammable materials should be used in the chamber If the back wall of the chamber is not masonry then it must be protected to the full height of the chamber using suitable non flammable insulation materials ...

Page 8: ...including the connection to the stove should be secured with at least two stainless steel self tapping screws The flexible liner should be insulated The chimney should be fitted with a cowl or appropriate chimney pot to prevent rain entry Offsets used in the flue run can adversely affect the chimney s performance Any bends used should be the minimum offset possible from the vertical maximum permis...

Page 9: ...onnections must be connected according to their intended use When the Woodfire EX boiler models are installed into a sealed pressurised system an overheat safety valve must be installed The connections must be done using compression fittings All pipe work and sealing materials used within the chamber and chimney must be temperature resistant All pipe work must be protected against frost A pressure...

Page 10: ...fter the complete system has been designed by an appropriately qualified and experienced heating engineer All the relevant safety standards must be complied with The intended heating system can be laid out as an open or closed heating system In any case sufficient overheating safeguards must be installed If installed on a closed pressurised system a pressure relief valve should be installed in the...

Page 11: ...t be instructed in the operation functioning and maintenance of the entire system including any additional specialist components To realise the full potential of a heating and hot water system run by a Woodfire boiler stove it is important to have an accumulator buffer tank in the system At the lowest points of the heating system an outlet valve needs to be installed The figure below is a typical ...

Page 12: ... operation of the stove during the handover and ensure that you fully understand the controls and how the stove should be used When operating this stove you must observe national and European standards and local regulations 3 1 General information on operation Risk of burns Soon after the stove is lit the window and exposed parts of the stove become very hot Infants and infirm persons should be ke...

Page 13: ...ng connections and components must be filled and vented if necessary several times Check all plumbing connections for leaks after filling Check the functionality of the stove Never use the stove without it being connected to the heating system as this can lead to severe damage and leakage There is no warranty for damages caused by the use of the stove without it being connected to the heating syst...

Page 14: ...he combustion chamber only receives secondary air The fire burns at a moderate rate The secondary air flows through the combustion chamber giving a clean and efficient burn The lever may need to be set slightly more to the right or the left depending on the weather conditions and chimney draught to achieve the optimum combustion Combustion air closed 3rd fig With the control lever in the left posi...

Page 15: ...liquids to start the fire Once the kindling and smaller split logs are burning well the combustion chamber door can be closed Leave the air supply lever in the fully right position for another 10 20 minutes After the stove has reached its operating temperature the air lever can be set to the middle position Once the fire has settled adjust the lever for a regular burn aim to always have a good fla...

Page 16: ...d by approx 20 as wood briquettes have a significantly higher heating capacity than hardwood To avoid overheating damage deformations discoloration etc and to ensure the optimal functioning of the stove over many years care must be taken that the maximum heating capacity is not exceeded Damage due to overheating or burning excessively large amounts of wood is not covered by the guarantee 4 3 Contr...

Page 17: ...aper paper briquettes cardboard coal coal briquettes lignite plastics and foams solid and liquid non wood materials Burning materials other than the permitted fuels may result in the formation of harmful fumes damage to the stove and uncontrolled burns Damages caused by the use of unauthorized fuels are not covered by the guarantee 5 1 Wood storage Firewood should be stored in a well ventilated ar...

Page 18: ... chimney should be swept at least once a year Heavy use of the stove may require more frequent chimney sweeping and cleaning in the stove Before each heating season check the chimney and flue for any blockage The stove should be serviced annually by a specialist The heat exchanger tubes will also need cleaning and can be reached by taking the baffle deflector plates out of the stove Carefully note...

Page 19: ...g spare parts please indicate the respective number of the desired lining section 6 3 Chimney fire A chimney fire can be caused by regularly burning unseasoned wood persistently slow burning for long periods not having the chimney swept regularly or burning unsuitable fuels In the event of a chimney fire close the doors and air inlet of your stove and call the fire brigade After a chimney fire the...

Page 20: ...a blockage or an undersized combustion air duct Fire is difficult to start The moisture content of the wood is too high Only use wood with a moisture content of 20 or less The logs are too thick Kindling and thinner split logs should be used to start the fire Bigger logs should only be used once the stove is hot The fire is receiving insufficient air Is the supply air control set correctly and are...

Page 21: ...efilling multiple venting operations may be necessary Repeat the venting after a few days The overheat safety valve drain is dripping Rinse the thermal safety valve by pressing the red head on the valve Check the seat of the connection seals and the piston see instructions for the overheat safety valve Add a filter in the cold water inlet in front of the overheat safety valve The radiators stay co...

Page 22: ...rating instructions or there have been technical modifications to the stove by non company personnel Improper handling improper use incorrect installation or incorrect connection of the stove to the heating system The stove has been lit when not connected to a heating system Missing or faulty maintenance to the stove or chimney Improper transport or improper storage Overheating thermal overload an...

Page 23: ...cure 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 Smoke spillage test has been carried out CO Alarm fitted and tested Handover At handover all user instructions should be given to the user and an e...

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