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1.0 INTRODUCTION

We would like to thank you for purchasing a Firebird Solid Fuel Heat Exchanger, hereinafter 
referred to as the SFHE. This instruction manual is for reference and installation guidance by 
qualified engineers or installers, who are HETAS approved, or equivalent, in solid fuel 
heating appliances.

You should ensure that all installation, servicing and commissioning works are carried out 
by a competent, qualified engineer. It should be noted that it is the responsibility of the 
installer/householder to ensure that this product is properly installed. Failure to do so may 
invalidate the warranty.

Please read this manual carefully prior to installation of the SFHE.

2.0  IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

•  This SFHE must be open vented on the stove side.
•  Please ensure that the existing pressurised heating system is installed to all regulations 

and operating accordingly.

•  Ensure that BS 8303, Code of practice for installation of domestic heating and cooking 

appliances burning solid mineral fuel, is adhered to at all times.

•  Ensure the following codes and standards are adhered to;
 

BS EN 14336:2004 Heating systems in buildings. Installation and commissioning     

 

of water based heating systems.

 

BS EN 12828:2012 + A1:2014 Heating systems in buildings. Design of water based  

 

heating systems.

 

BS EN 12831:2003 Heating systems in buildings. Method of calculation of the    

 

design heat load.

•  Installation must conform to Building Regulations at all times.

3.0  SYSTEM INSTALLATION

The SFHE can be installed to:
  a)  Link open vented and pressurised heating systems.
  b)  Avoid relocation of the domestic hot water tank,
   

hereinafter referred to as the DHW.

  c)  Avoid awkward pipe installations.

Содержание SOLID FUEL HEAT EXCHANGER

Страница 1: ...WORKING TOWARDS A GREENER PLANET HEATING SOLUTIONS SOLID FUEL HEAT EXCHANGER INSTALLATION SERVICE MANUAL...

Страница 2: ...y Notes 2 3 0 System Installation 2 3 1 System Location 3 3 2 Plumbing the Solid Fuel Heat Exchanger 3 3 3 System Heat Exchange Process 6 4 0 Hot Water Cylinder Requirements 7 5 0 Technical Data 7 6 0...

Страница 3: ...nted on the stove side Please ensure that the existing pressurised heating system is installed to all regulations and operating accordingly Ensure that BS 8303 Code of practice for installation of dom...

Страница 4: ...In addition allow a minimum of 3m of 1 28mm copper pipe work continuously rising from the stove to the feed expansion tank Typical location for the unit is in the attic space 3 2 Plumbing the SFHE See...

Страница 5: ...the stove on the return side as per schematic This will guide the water to the stove and prevent it circulating around the bypass If the pump is not operating the non return valve prevents the flow of...

Страница 6: ...pe to existing pressurised system Return pipe from existing pressurised system NOTE The Firebird SFHE has a max operating pressure of 3 bar Spring loaded non return valve Injector T Heat leak gravity...

Страница 7: ...d bottom brackets can be rotated by 180 C if sockets need to be on the left hand side Top view Standard position Rotated position Right side view Left side view Front view Air vent Stove open system f...

Страница 8: ...leaned to BS 7593 standards and a proprietary inhibitor has been added to both sides of the system 2 Fill the system and check all joints on both sides of the system ensuring no leaks 3 Check the head...

Страница 9: ...The SFHE must be commissioned by a competent person s and as set out in this instruction manual e Firebird can accept no liability in respect of any defect arising from incorrect installation negligen...

Страница 10: ...9...

Страница 11: ...ccordance with building regulations Commissioning and handover details System brought up to temperature by undersigned operating safely and transferring energy Manuals handed to householder INSTALLER...

Страница 12: ...ur and prices of the models and items illustrated and described in this publication at any time Whilst every care has been exercised in the production of this catalogue Firebird cannot accept any liab...

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