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vi.

Heating during unfavourable weather conditions

At higher outside temperatures (above 15 ° C) or in adverse weather conditions (gusting 
winds, etc.), the chimney draft can be negatively affected, which means that existing flue 
gases are not completely removed. In this situation the stove should only be loaded with a 
small amount of fuel and the air set to the fully open position. Once the stove is pulling 
strongly again then the air controls can used as normal.

11. Fuels

This stove is designed to burn 

wood or wood briquettes only

.  The wood must not exceed 

a moisture content of 20% measured on a wet basis (or 25% if using a moisture meter that 
measures on a dry basis). Look out for the Woodsure Ready to Burn logo which verifies 
that the wood is dry and ready to be used. 

Only the approved fuels may be used and therefore the burning of these materials is not 
permitted:

•

Painted or plastic coated wood

•

Particle board or wood treated with wood preservative

•

Wood from europallets

•

Waste, household or clothing waste

•

Paper, 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.

i.

Wood seasoning and storage

In order to dry or “season” freshly cut firewood should be stored in a well-ventilated area 
protected from moisture for approximately 2-3 years. Store your wood split so that the 
release of moisture is quicker. Do not stack the logs too tight to ensure the best possible 
air circulation. Firewood should not be stored directly on the ground. Do not store your 
firewood under tarpaulins, plastic sheeting or in poorly ventilated locations. 

Firewood that is already seasoned or dry should be stored in a suitable dry location. 

When buying firewood look for the Woodsure “Ready to Burn” marking and logo.

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Summary of Contents for Passiv

Page 1: ...OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL WOODFIRE Passiv ...

Page 2: ...able alarms 14 9 Operating Instructions 14 i General information on operation 15 10 Using the stove 15 i Initial commissioning 15 ii First Lighting 16 iii Stove controls 16 iv Heating and normal burning 17 v Controlling the heat output 18 vi Heating during unfavourable weather conditions 19 11 Fuels 19 i Wood seasoning and storage 19 ii Reducing particulate emissions 20 iii Emptying the ashpan 20 ...

Page 3: ...ly sourced the logs only release as much carbon dioxide as the tree originally took in the trees are continually being replanted and replaced and so that CO2 is then taken back in as part of an ongoing cycle 1 General information Make sure that your stove is installed by a qualified knowledgeable and experienced installer who is registered under one of the Competent Persons schemes such as HETAS T...

Page 4: ...n outer skin to protect and retain the insulation Care must be taken not to damage this outer skin The stove should never be moved by pushing or lifting by that outer skin Before removing the stove from the pallet and commencing installation it is recommended that the fire bricks and the front plinth are removed from the stove The front plinth can be removed by opening the combustion chamber door ...

Page 5: ...ay only be installed in rooms suitable for such an appliance and where it can be operated safely and maintained appropriately and may not be installed in areas in which flammable or explosive substances and mixtures are processed which could lead to an ignition or explosion Throughout the installation the installer must refer to Document J of the Building Regulations for detailed guidance on recom...

Page 6: ...er to the HETAS technical notes and guidance on ventilation Relatively little air is required for combustion when the door of the stove is closed It is when the door is opened that air rushes up the chimney and there must be a matching supply of air to the room otherwise smoke is liable to escape into the room When installing a stove into a modern well sealed house or one which has been extensivel...

Page 7: ...cument which can be found on the www firepower co uk website This gives mandatory duct sizing information and design considerations v AirSmart Connecting an AirSmart controller and vent is a way to avoid potential ventilation problems A door sensor is fitted to the stove and whenever the door is opened the controller opens a sealed vent to the room to supply extra fresh air If there is a powercut ...

Page 8: ... the stove When the stove is installed all fire protection regulations and the minimum distances specified must be kept to It is also possible to heat shield combustible materials if the stove must be installed at a closer distance than specified here For heat shielding refer to the guidance detailed below For further information on heat shielding please refer to the Firepower Heat Shielding Guide...

Page 9: ...el flexible liner Class 1 suitable for solid fuel either 316 or 904 grade This is used to re line an existing Class 1 masonry chimney The liner should connect to the appliance via a length of rigid flue at least 500mm long The liner should be firmly fixed to the chimney wall with a bottom support bracket or if that isn t possible then every pipe connection including the connection to the stove sho...

Page 10: ...isting chimney should be examined by an expert 7 Connecting the stove into the heating and hot water system Connecting the stove to a central heating and hot water system must be carried out by a suitably qualified and experienced heating engineer All safety requirements must be adhered to and any safety components that need to be checked or serviced must be made accessible All protective caps on ...

Page 11: ...suitable overheat safety valve installed and this would commonly be supplied along with the stove This consists of a temperature probe which is installed into a tapping on the stove boiler which opens a valve if the boiler overheats The valve allows mains cold water to run through a heat exchange coil inside the boiler This cools down the boiler and the resultant hot water is then discharged outsi...

Page 12: ...hould be controlled by a flue thermostat or via the automated stove controller This will inhibit the formation of tar on the boiler and so extend cleaning intervals it will protect the boiler against condensation and it will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the combustion by getting the firechamber up to running temperature fast and then maintaining that temperature iv Integration into ...

Page 13: ...d back from the load unit If there is a heat leak radiator in the circuit then a minimum pipe size of 28mm should be used on the flow and return from that radiator to facilitate thermosyphoning Pay attention to a correct design of all components in the heating system The operator must be instructed in the operation functioning and maintenance of the entire system including any additional specialis...

Page 14: ...al fixing is made The smoke alarm should be of the optical or photo electrical type since this is particularly sensitive to dense smoke such as produced from a smouldering fire The 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 fit...

Page 15: ... contact with flames Only operate the stove with the combustion chamber door closed It must always be kept closed when the stove is cold The door is only opened for lighting refuelling or cleaning The stove must not be altered structurally or technically In particular no installation parts may be placed in the combustion chamber or in the exhaust or combustion air ducts unless these are expressly ...

Page 16: ... surfaces of the stove until the paint has fully hardened It may happen that during the paint curing process an unpleasant odour with a slight smoke is formed This is normal please open the windows and doors during this process to ensure good room ventilation During the first operation condensation water may escape from the combustion chamber lining on the bottom of the stove This is residual mois...

Page 17: ...firelighters on top of the kindling Light the firelighters and leave the door slightly open as it prevents condensation on the cold glass Do not leave the stove unattended when the door is ajar When all the fuel is properly burning and the working temperature of the stove is achieved after approximately 20 30 minutes gradually move the primary air regulator backwards but ensure that there is still...

Page 18: ...D NEVER BE FILLED EXCESSIVELY EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WOOD OR AIR FOR COMBUSTION CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE THE STOVE v Controlling the heat output The heat output from a stove is controlled by the amount of fuel that is put into it NOT by opening or closing the air control The air control lever is there to enable the user to establish the optimum burn Closing the air control lever too much can...

Page 19: ... coated wood Particle board or wood treated with wood preservative Wood from europallets Waste household or clothing waste Paper 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 u...

Page 20: ... should be bright after firing and not sooty black You should see good flames in the firebox at all times without wisps of smoke Incomplete combustion is generally always to do with an improper mix of three things temperature air and fuel Never turn it down for the night Your stove must not be used to burn waste iii Emptying the ashpan It is recommended to clean out the ash every day Be careful th...

Page 21: ...lar intervals and if necessary cleaned Use a hand brush or an ash vacuum cleaner to remove the debris Check for blockages inside the stove and chimney at the beginning of the heating season clean the stove and sweep the chimney once in the middle of the season and then clean and sweep at the end of the season Heavy use of the stove may require more frequent chimney sweeping and cleaning in the sto...

Page 22: ...at the door seals are in good condition and replace the fire rope if it is worn or damaged The thermal safety devices overheat safety valve pressure relief valve etc must be checked by a qualified engineer before the start of the heating season Only use spare parts authorised by your heating engineer 13 Chimney fire A chimney fire can be caused by regularly burning unseasoned wood persistently slo...

Page 23: ...ing 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 the combustion air ducts free of obstructions Are the chimney and connectors free of obstructions When adding wood smoke is spilled from the door opening Is the wood dry enough Has sufficient wood bu...

Page 24: ...at to the radiators Has the heating system been balanced Check that the circulation pump is working The combustion chamber lining is black Check the combustion chamber the baffle deflectors and the chimney for blockages The moisture content of the wood is too high Only use wood with a moisture content of 20 or less Check that the stove is receiving sufficient combustion air 15 General warranty con...

Page 25: ...onnected to a heating system Missing or faulty maintenance to the stove or chimney Improper transport or improper storage Overheating thermal overload and resulting deformation or discoloration of the stove or the viewing window Normal wear and tear of the stove Regardless of the statutory warranty which has priority over the warranty within the statutory warranty periods any defective parts that ...

Page 26: ... pressurised then please confirm that an expansion vessel of the right volume has been fitted and precharged to the correct pressure Load unit fitted and verified to be working If a direct air duct has been used then the guidelines in the Firepower Direct Air Duct Guidance has been followed The system has been commissioned including running the boiler through a complete burn cycle Handover Handove...

Page 27: ...ºC Efficiency 86 CO 13 O2 0 12 Weight 195 kg Max system pressure 2 5 bar Minimum Distance from Combustible Materials Rear Sides 300 mm Front 1000 mm Serial Number Manufacturered in the EU Capable of intermittent operation Only use recommended fuels Do not use a shared flue Follow the user instructions Firepower Heating Flightway Dunkeswell Business Park EX14 4RD sales firepowerheating co uk 21 18 ...

Page 28: ...19 Product Fiche 28 ...

Page 29: ...20 Energy Label 29 ...

Page 30: ...Woodfire Passiv 2022 V001 30 Distributed by Firepower Dunkeswell Business Park Dunkeswell Devon EX14 4RD UK www firepower co uk 44 0 800 246 1260 ...

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