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Baxi Fires Division,
Wood Lane,
Erdington,
Birmingham
B24 9QP

Tel. 08706 061 064
Fax. 0121 373 8181
www.firesandstoves.com

Multifuel Stove

Operating & Installation Manual

PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Valor Hamlet Multifuel Stove

Rev 1

July 2006

AFS1283

Hamlet

Summary of Contents for Hamlet

Page 1: ...n Birmingham B24 9QP Tel 08706 061 064 Fax 0121 373 8181 www firesandstoves com Multifuel Stove Operating Installation Manual PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Valor Hamlet Multifuel Stove Rev 1 July 2006 AFS1283 Hamlet ...

Page 2: ... PETROCOKE OR WONDERCO MUST NOT BE BURNED IN THIS APPLIANCE TO USE THESE FUELS WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE SOLID FUEL ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE NUMBER 0800 600 000 www solidfuel co uk THE USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY VALOR WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE ...

Page 3: ...lass 14 Chimney Sweeping 14 Annual Maintenance 15 Summer Storage Non Usage 15 Disassemble Airwash 15 16 Section Content Page Fire Door Glass 16 Door Adjustment 17 Fuel Retaining Bars 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fuel Types 18 Lighting The Fire 19 Air Inlet Controls 20 Primary Air 20 Air Wash System 20 Multi Purpose Operating Tool 20 Setting The Grate 20 To Empty The Ashpan 20 De Ashing Riddle 21 Adju...

Page 4: ...e of machinery and when properly installed and operated it should provide a lifetime of heating satisfaction Safety is the most important consideration when installing your fire If not properly installed and operated a house fire may result Installation must comply with the Building Regulations and conform to all relevant fire safety standards All fire doors are fitted with special high temperatur...

Page 5: ... 10 Instructions 1 7 Part Description Visual Aid not to scale Valor Hamlet Multifuel 2 1 4 Flue spigot 1 5 Hotplate 7 Operating tool 1 8 Rear liners 2 9 Side liners 2 1 1 Grate bars 2 Fuel retainers 3 Throat plate 6 Ashpan 1 11 Stove Mitten 1 ...

Page 6: ...Max Room Heater Only Output kW 1 5 6 TECHNICAL DATA Valor Hamlet Multifuel Height mm Width mm Depth mm Height to Centre of Rear Flue Depth from Back to Centre of Flue mm Flue Diameter 127 5 Weight Packed Kg 535 485 390 430 120 64 Kg Ideal Log Length mm 300 ...

Page 7: ...f the hearth should project at least 300mm 12 forward of the front of the appliance and 150mm 6 at the sides The surface of the hearth should be free of combustible materials In most buildings with solid concrete floors the requirement will be met by the floor itself but mark the perimeter of the hearth to ensure floor coverings are kept well away or use different levels to mark the hearth perimet...

Page 8: ... products of combustion fumes from the stove outlet to the outside air To ensure a good updraught it is important that the flue gases are kept warm and that the flue size suits the stove The termination of the outlet at the top of the flue also needs to comply with the Building Regulations The minimum effective height of the flue must be at least 4 5 metres from the top of the stove to the top of ...

Page 9: ...ion requirements in respect of providing a Notice Plate giving details on the chimney flue lining hearth and fireplace installation Approved Document J of the Building Regulations for England and Wales is available from The Stationery Bookshops and can also be viewed at the ODPM website at www safety odpm gov uk bregs brads htm Details on the relevant Building Regulations and BS British Standards ...

Page 10: ...10 Valor Hamlet Multifuel Stove INSTALLATION Fig 2 A Typical Rear Flue Layout ...

Page 11: ...ICAL METAL INSULATED CHIMNEY SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED TO THE CHIMNEY MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING REGULATIONS AND BS7566 PTS 1 4 A is minimum clearance for non insulated flue 1 5 x D to a non combustible surface material or 3 x D to combustible surface material Fig 3 A Typical Top Flue Layout ...

Page 12: ...s see figure 5 Fit the throat plate with the single bend and two cut outs to the front facing up The projecting lugs sit on top of the side liners The long centre tab on the back edge rests on the rear liners The shorter turn down tabs against the vertical face See figue 4 and 6 Replace the front fuel retainer bars Note Neither the rear firebox liners nor the side firebox liners are handed both fa...

Page 13: ...ow section of the comb see fig 8 The upper bar is fitted in a similar manner but with the end marked L inserted in the rear channel and the end marked H seated on the high section of the comb See fig 9 for the assembled grate layout GRATE BAR REPLACEMENT After extended use it may be necessary to replace some of the grate bars Periodic inspection of the bars is recommended and the removal of any na...

Page 14: ...ay as some paints interact This could ruin the finish and invalidate the guarantee DOOR GLASS The door glass should remain clear during normal daytimeburning Howeverundercertainconditions such as burning at a low rate with damp wood or overnight burning the glass may become somewhat blackened To remedy this operate the appliance at a fast rate Alternatively when the stove is cold open the door and...

Page 15: ...ate outside the stove check all moveable components at regular inter vals to ensure they are moving freely Allow air movement through the stove by opening the airwash and primary air inlets controls to about half way open or leave the door ajar This will allow a free flow of air through the appliance thus pre venting moisture and condensation from building up inside the fire and chimney This shoul...

Page 16: ...the retaining clips see Fig 13 Carefully remove any pieces of broken glass and sealing gasket wearing suitable gloves Re place the gaskets and line them up in relation to the door frame See Fig 13 Re seat the new glass ensuring the sealing gasket is flat and in contact with the glass See Fig 14 Replace the two retaining clips and bolts Do not over tighten the bolts as damage may occur to the glass...

Page 17: ...ht and secure Gently tap the two hinge pins in a direction to compensate for the misalignment see fig 17 Refit the door and check to ensure it now sits square to the body and the central gap between each door is even if not repeat above steps Fig 17 Adjusting The Door Hinges FUEL RETAINER BARS Fuel retainer bars are supplied with the stove Slide and lift the bar until it is clear of the guides at ...

Page 18: ...ission Peat Can be used in turf or briquette form but again the moisture content must be low Paper paper will burn successfully Burn dry paper only or chimney damage will occur NEVER BURN PLASTICS OR WASTE IN YOUR STOVE Coal for Multifuel only Household coal produces a large amount of ash and smoke and your chimney will require frequent cleaning Therefore soft house coal is not recommended Recomme...

Page 19: ...ING YOUR STOVE SOLID FUEL BURNING Ensure that the multifuel grate and ash pan are in position and the fire doors are closed Set the air wash to one quarter open position Set the primary inlet to the fully open position Light in the normal manner with paper and kindling or use a fire lighter If using a gas poker be sure to remove it immediately the fire is alight When the fire is well alight regula...

Page 20: ...e air inlet slots as shown in Fig 18 and Fig 19 MULTI PURPOSE OPERATING TOOL Your Valor Hamlet stove comes with a multi pur pose operating tool which is used for riddling set ting the multifuel grate fuel position adjusting the air inlet holes and for the removal of the ashpan SETTING THE GRATE To use the operating tool for setting the grate in the coal burning position or the wood burning positio...

Page 21: ...Empty the ash pan Note Do not force the riddling lever ADJUSTING AIR INLET CONTROLS The operating tool can also be used to adjust the air inlet control knobs relating to the airwash and the primary air inlets Use the fork end of the tool place side onto the knob and push un the desired direction as in Fig 22 23 MAIN FIRE DOOR HANDLE A stove mitten is supplied with your Valor Hamlet multifuel stove...

Page 22: ...icient fuel is placed in the firebox The controls are set correctly Excess draught is not present in the chimney Fire door is closed If the fire goes out with unburnt fuel left in the firebox increase the air opening slightly and vice versa In the morning Open the air control fully until embers begin to glow brightly and place pieces of fuel on the fire until it is well established WARNING When wo...

Page 23: ...3 SPARE PARTS LIST 1 Fuel Retaining Bar AFS1192 AFS1019 AFS001 AFS010 AFS008 AFS058 AFS009 2 Throat Plate 3 Grate Bar 4 Hot Plate 5 Operating Tool 6 Ashpan 7 Flue Spigot Part Description Visual Aid not to scale Valor Hamlet Part No ...

Page 24: ...n Visual Aid not to scale Valor Hamlet Part No 8 Liner Set AFS1156 9 Side Liner AFS1058 10 Back Liner Set AFS1157 11 Glass Replacement Kit Complete with Gasket AFS1278 12 Glass Clips AFS1010 13 Hinge kit Comprises 2 Hinges 6 screws AFS1279 14 Airwash Curved AFS1280 ...

Page 25: ... R H AFS1282 AFS1284 16 Main Door Assembly Complete with Handle Glass Gaskets Clips and Seal 18 Fire Door Locking Assembly Part Description Visual Aid not to scale 17 Replacement Instruction Manual AFS1283 AFS1277 20 Rear Grate Bar Support 21 Comb with Comb Extension AFS1276 19 Stove Mitten AFS1285 Valor Hamlet Part No ...

Page 26: ...ods commence on the date of purchase and are non transferable Our Guarantee is offered as an addition to your statutory rights Guarantee applicable to original purchaser only Not transferable This installation and operating manual gives sufficient details to enable the appliance to be installed and maintained If further information is required our Valor Technical Helpline will be pleased to help P...

Page 27: ...his manual please contact your Valor retailer Please keep all repair receipts safely Please ensure you have this manual available when an engineer visits as they will complete the service record chart Valor Hamlet Multifuel Stove 27 SERVICE RECORD Date of Visit Company Work Carried Out Signature ...

Page 28: ...OT PLATE FUEL RETAINER BARS X2 GRATE BARS FIREBOX LININGS THROAT PLATE AIR WASH DOOR CATCH ASH PAN OPERATING TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model Serial No I ve checked it and it s O K Assembled by Checked by Baxi Fires Division Erdington Birmingham B24 9QP STOVE MITTEN ...

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