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For use in the UK and ROI

NT27 (October 2013)

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Page 1: ...1 For use in the UK and ROI NT27 October 2013 www chesneys co uk ...

Page 2: ...itable guard be used for the protection of young children the elderly or infirm The Chesney s range of stoves are all CE approved This stove must not be adapted or modified in any way All Chesney s stoves have been approved by HETAS as intermittent operating appliances The 4 5 6 8 series stoves are DEFRA exempt appliances that can be used in Smoke Control Zones only when the Smoke Tab is removed a...

Page 3: ...Converting Top to Rear Exit 19 6 Smoke Control 21 7 Apollo 4 8 Installation 23 8 Door Seal Replacement Door Handles 25 9 Commissioning 26 10 The Curing Process 29 11 Stove Paint Application Instructions 30 12 First Lighting Operation 31 13 Maintenance 41 Appendix Dealer Installer Details 44 Annual Service Record 45 Warranty Registration 46 ...

Page 4: ...ture 300 x 130 dia 300 x 130 dia 300 x 130 dia 300 x 130 dia Maximum hearth temp oC 38 1 N A 33 55 Dimensions Weight Refer to Figure one on page 8 A mm B mm C mm D mm E mm Weight kg Beaumont 533 400 108 408 335 73 Belgravia 533 400 108 408 335 73 Shoreditch 565 400 108 408 278 78 Shoreditch LS 687 400 108 552 278 88 Shoreditch XLS 787 400 108 652 278 104 Salisbury 534 402 108 408 335 72 Alpine 586...

Page 5: ...lling mins 50 50 50 Test fuel wood kg 1 1 1 Fuel size 2 x logs mm at 13 14 moisture 300 x 150 dia 300 x 150 dia 300 x 150 dia Maximum hearth temp oC 50 50 50 Dimensions Weight Refer to Figure one on Page 8 A mm B mm C mm D mm E mm Weight kg Salisbury 534 482 108 408 335 79 Shoreditch 543 478 108 408 294 84 The chimney and connecting fluepipe must have a minimum diameter of 130 mm and its dimension...

Page 6: ... dia Maximum hearth temp oC 56 1 56 55 to log store Dimensions Weight Refer to Figure one on Page 8 A mm B mm C mm D mm E mm Weight kg Beaumont 704 522 155 541 395 128 Belgravia 704 522 155 541 395 120 Shoreditch 685 448 155 531 393 120 Shoreditch LS 803 448 155 648 393 132 Shoreditch XLS 903 448 155 748 393 139 Salisbury 653 450 155 505 440 123 Shipton 634 488 155 480 395 131 Alpine 686 460 140 5...

Page 7: ... 3 moisture 360 x 150 dia 360 x 150 dia Maximum hearth temp oC 70 3 n a Dimensions Weight Refer to Figure one on Page 8 A mm B mm C mm D mm E mm Weight kg Beaumont 704 642 155 538 395 148 Belgravia 704 626 155 538 389 148 Shipton 634 608 155 480 379 151 Salisbury 653 570 155 505 428 143 Shoreditch 685 568 155 531 378 155 Shoreditch LS 803 568 155 650 378 172 Shoreditch XLS 903 568 155 750 378 180 ...

Page 8: ...cy Nett Gross 76 4 69 5 Refuelling mins 50 Test fuel wood kg 2 9 Fuel 3 logs mm less 15 1 moisture 250 x 150 Maximum hearth temp oC 73 Dimensions Weight 150 kg The chimney and connecting fluepipe must have a minimum diameter of 150 mm and its dimension should not narrow to less than the size of the outlet socket of the stove at any point Minimum Flue Draught 12 Pascal Distance to combustibles Side...

Page 9: ... 45 Test fuel wood kg 2 4 Fuel 3 logs mm less 15 1 moisture 250 x 150 Maximum hearth temp oC 35 Dimensions Weight 171 kg The stove lid can simply be removed reducing the weight by 32 kg The chimney and connecting fluepipe must have a minimum diameter of 150 mm and its dimension should not narrow to less than the size of the outlet socket of the stove at any point Minimum Flue Draught 12 Pascal Dis...

Page 10: ...e air supply is fed into the base of the stove via an 80 mm internal diameter 82 mm external diameter spigot This provides all the air for combustion both primary and secondary See Milan 4 Passive Figure 1 Maximum length air inlet 4 1 meters Maximum bends 4 x 90 degree and 2 x 45 degree Minimum internal diameter 80 mm The pipe must be non combustible and smooth on the inside IE Condenser CD 80 mm ...

Page 11: ...11 Milan 4 Passive Figure 1 ...

Page 12: ...12 Figure 1 Fitters notes ...

Page 13: ...13 Apollo 8 Dimensions Apollo 4 Dimension ...

Page 14: ...r Side Shoreditch 380 320 Salisbury 380 320 6 Series Rear Side Beaumont 500 650 Belgravia 500 650 Shoreditch 500 650 Shoreditch LS 500 650 Shoreditch XLS 500 650 Salisbury 500 650 Shipton 500 650 Alpine 450 350 Milan 45 200 8 Series Rear Side Beaumont 650 600 Belgravia 650 600 Shipton 650 600 Salisbury 650 600 Shoreditch 650 600 Shoreditch LS 650 600 Shoreditch XLS 650 600 Apollo 600 mm Above Side...

Page 15: ...imney Chesney s strongly recommend using a complete and compliant chimney lining system Inside the stove you will find an Installation and user manual and a pair of Chesney s Gauntlets The multi fuel stoves also have an ash pan and tool 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 an...

Page 16: ... instructions Provision of an alarm must not be considered a substitute for either installing the appliance correctly or ensuring regular servicing and maintenance of the appliance and chimney system It is now a requirement for an electronic carbon monoxide detector conforming to BS EN 50291 to be fitted in the room where the appliance has been installed This should be maintained and tested in acc...

Page 17: ...tove at any point This appliance must not be used in a shared flue system The minimum flue draft is 12 pascals at nominal output Minimum flue height 5 meters The 150mm diameter flue models may be increased to 170mm diameter The 130mm diameter flue should be increased to 150mm A 130mm flue may be used when the stove is fitted in the smoke control mode i e Smoke Tab removed It is recommended that th...

Page 18: ...oved Competent Persons Scheme HETAS Ltd operate such a Scheme and a listing of their Registered Competent Persons can be found on their website at www hetas co uk Therefore this appliance and installation must comply with the following regulations British Standards BS 8303 BS EN 15287 1 2010 Building Regulation Approved Document J for England and Wales Building Regulations Part F for Scotland Buil...

Page 19: ... intact and seated correctly securing with 2 bolts 8 Replace lid with the decorative blank To convert the Alpine to Rear Exit The fire cube will need to be removed from the Alpine cladding 1 Remove door by opening and taking the weight whilst undoing the hexagonal bolts that hold the hinges in place the door is cast iron and therefore heavy 2 Look under the fire box and you will see 8 bolts 4 are ...

Page 20: ...and place decorative blank on top of stove cladding To convert the 12 series to rear Exit Remove the stovetop Remove the rear convector panel 4 x bolts Remove the 4 flue collar retaining bolts lift collar twist through 90 degrees and replace ensuring the seal is maintained Replace the 4 retaining bolts Replace the rear convector panel Replace the lid and cover the hole with a flue collar blank sup...

Page 21: ...o be removed by undoing the four hexagonal bolts to reveal the Smoke Tab Always replace the heat shields Stove Operation in Smoke Control Zones Make up fire as described page 28 Do not reduce the Air Flow Bar until the kindling and logs are fully blackened this may take 2 5 minutes moisture content and type of wood will dictate this on lighting and on refuelling You must always refuel on a hot bed...

Page 22: ...s for those countries Separate legislation the Clean Air Northern Ireland Order 1981 applies in Northern Ireland Therefore it is a requirement that fuels burnt or obtained for use in smoke control areas have been authorised in Regulations and that appliances used to burn solid fuel in those areas other than authorised fuels have been exempted by an Order made and signed by the Secretary of State o...

Page 23: ...taining bar before lifting off the hinges 4 The flue collar retaining bolts are now visible remove these and the flue collar will drop down inside the fire cube 5 Remove the fire cube retaining bolts circled figure 2 Figure 2 Figure 3 6 Remove the four transport bolts in the rear of the outer casing The fire cube can now be removed 7 If in a Smoke Control Zone remove Smoke Tab 8 Instal the outer c...

Page 24: ...ng in the front face of the chimney breast above the outer casing to make a compliant appropriate connection to the outer casing flue collar and the existing flue 3 Slide the fire cube back into the outer casing and fix in place with two fixing bolts as previously illustrated 4 Secure the flue collar inside the fire cube ensuring a good seal is achieved 5 Replace all internal parts starting with t...

Page 25: ...annel Place the new ceramic rope onto the glue being careful not to stretch or twist Press the rope firmly into the channel Remove any excess glue Leave for 2 4 hours before refitting the door allow 24 hours for the glue to dry Door handles The door handles and mechanism are designed to be adjustable so they can be wound in or out to achieve a good seal between the door and the stove body and to g...

Page 26: ...er Firebricks rear and sides Check all the levers are operating fully and freely The riddling bar on the right hand side of the stove should move the circular riddle grid The riddle lever is located on the front of the stove underneath the grid on the Apollo Check the Fuel Selector Lever left hand side of stove and under the fire cube front left side on the Apollo 8 operating smoothly On completio...

Page 27: ...ped the door needs to be adjusted If the adjustment needs to be made on the handle side of the stove wind or unwind the handle one complete turn and retest For appliances that have a restricted 90 degree handle release the grub screw on the side of the door boss figure 4 to allow the mechanism to turn fully Replace after adjustment If the handle does not line up with the door simply screw the grub...

Page 28: ... is free to move in and out on the hinge about 2 3mm Retighten and test door seal If you cannot achieve an airtight seal with these adjustment the rope seal will need to be replaced Baffles All Chesney s stoves have two baffles which add to the efficiency and ease of use of the stoves The first or primary baffle sits on top of the side and rear firebricks The second baffle is secured onto the roof...

Page 29: ...y important the paint is not touched during this process Due to the newness of materials the fire will give off an unpleasant odour for a period of time after commissioning This is quite normal as the paint cures and will disappear after several uses once the stove has been operating at its normal temperature for several hours Operate the appliance at a low output for the first few burns to allow ...

Page 30: ... painting steel flue sections then these will also need to be pre heated Ensure work area is well ventilated and you are not spraying near naked flames or any incandescent materials Point spray nozzle towards object Hold can between 300 375mm 12 15 from surface to be painted Press spray firmly Use steady even strokes Several thin coats give a better finish than one heavy coat Do not apply more pai...

Page 31: ...e Check for flue or chimney blockage and clean if required Do not attempt to relight the fire until the cause of the fume emission has been identified and corrected If necessary seek expert advice Your installer should have fitted a CO alarm in the same room as the appliance If the alarm sounds unexpectedly follow the instructions given under Warning Note above Note Before lighting please note the...

Page 32: ...r Control Lever The Air Flow Bar that automatically distributes the air for combustion into the top or rear of the furnace Pull the bar out for more air giving more heat and a faster burn Push the bar in for less air giving less heat and a slower burn The Multi Fuel Range 6 and 8 Series These are designed for use with wood and solid fuel They have the following controls Fuel selector lever ...

Page 33: ...33 Riddling lever illustrated with the red arrow below Air flow bar Air Flow Bar Settings ...

Page 34: ...t secondary partially open Setting I primary and secondary air closed Air bar fully closed Coal setting Setting III primary and secondary air open fully Air bar is fully extended Setting II primary air open secondary air partially open Air bar partially extended Setting II and I primary and secondary air partially open Setting I primary and secondary air very slightly open allowing a small amount ...

Page 35: ...d will radiate less heat these doors can be swapped round Baffle The main baffle and secondary baffle are one piece and are removed as one piece It is removed by folding in the side bricks it can then be removed through the front or the rear of the stove Take care as there will be sooty deposits on the top of the baffle The baffle must be fully removed before sweeping through the stove The vermicu...

Page 36: ...air wash Before lighting the stove ensure the baffle by pass is free to operate The air inlet manifold must not be blocked When the air inlet is connected to the outside and the door is closed fresh air is delivered into the stove for combustion and not taken from the room When the door is opened this air is drawn into the furnace via vents on the front face of the stove with the baffle bypass aut...

Page 37: ...e by two retaining brackets and is free to swing under its own weight The baffle linkage closes this baffle when the door is closed If there is a build up of soot tar on the top of this baffle it will stick a gentle nudge on the front of this small baffle should free it If you need to remove this baffle gently push it up 15 20mm twist to the right and remove through the hole in the main baffle rep...

Page 38: ...etely before sweeping through the stove do not sweep the flue though the baffle by pass The vermiculite floor side rear and baffle are consumable these will need to be replaced as required To remove these consumables 1 Lift out the log retainer 2 Remove the floor bricks 3 in number 3 Remove the steel u shaped brick support 4 Remove the by pass baffle refer to page 4 5 Fold in one side brick taking...

Page 39: ...excessive smoke Fuel overloading The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual should not be exceeded overloading can cause excess smoke Operation with door left open Operation with the door open can cause excess smoke The appliance must not be operated with the appliance door left open except as directed in the instructions Refuelling Always refuel on a hot bed of ash Pull Air Flow Bar full...

Page 40: ...staller chimney sweep If a fire is uncontrollable when the air control lever is in check and the door is closed properly allow the stove to cool and perform a paper test as outlined on page 21 This appliance is designed to radiate heat Do not stand too close to the appliance for prolonged periods of time loose clothing man made fibres and soft furnishings are at particular risk of burning When usi...

Page 41: ... least once a year for smokeless fuels wood and a minimum of twice a year for bituminous coal Ensure adequate access to cleaning doors is maintained where it is not possible to sweep the chimney through the appliance If the chimney is believed to have a served an open fire installation previously it is possible that the higher flue gas temperature from a closed appliance may loosen deposits that w...

Page 42: ...be vacuumed with a brush attachment any marks should be wiped with a very lightly damp cloth The glass can be cleaned with damp newspaper dipped in the wood ash or use a proprietary glass cleaner no abrasives should be used Always ensure the ash is cold before de ashing Do not let the ash build up to the underside of the grate as this will lead to damage On the 4 and 5 series stoves lift out the l...

Page 43: ... is ideal Always clean out the grate when burning solid fuel coal The heat output will differ with different types of fuel Cracks and splits do occur in the firebricks if they are less that 3mm in size they should pose no problems Atmospheric conditions do have an effect on your chimney and subsequently the stove Some of these conditions will cause your stove to blow back into the room or even pro...

Page 44: ...TAS Reg number Date of Installation Notes Appropriate spillage test completed yes no Flue draft test completed yes no Pascal rating Flue interference test completed and action taken Appliance Serial Number Instruction manual and tools explained to the customer and instruction on the stoves operation and limits YES NO ...

Page 45: ...45 Annual Service Record Date Company Name Signature Notes ...

Page 46: ...1 4 Zennor Road Business Park London SW12 0PS Alternatively log on to www chesneys co uk warranty registration asp and complete the online form All items are required Your Details Name Address Postcode Email address Purchase Details Purchased From Purchase Date Product Details Appliance Name Appliance Colour Serial Number ...

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