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5 – Installation of the Hobbit
4.1
Regulations
All national and local regulations, including those referring to national and European
standards need to be complied with when installing the stove.
4.2
Installation
The stove must be installed by a registered installer or approved by your local
building control officer.
4.3
Safety clearances
The stove must be installed with the following minimum safety clearances from
combustible
materials.
Side
400mm
Rear
450mm
If the stove is to be installed in a non combustible recess it is recommended that
100mm clearance is left at the back and sides for maintenance and to allow air to
circulate around the stove.
4.4 Floor
National and local building regulations must be complied with when considering the
floor or hearth where the stove is to be installed. The floor must be capable of
bearing the weight of the stove and the hearth temperature which on test was
measured at 66.4 deg C on full fire.
4.4
Access for cleaning
Although access to the flue can be gained by removing the stove firebox
components, consideration must be given to installing extra access in the flue
system to ensure all sections can be cleaned and maintained.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
For your safety it is very important that your stove is correctly
installed.
Salamander Stoves cannot accept any responsibility for any fault
arising through incorrect installation or use.
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6 – Operating Instructions
6.1 Fuel
Wood
Use only seasoned timber with a moisture content of less than 20%. Typically this
means wood which has been cut and stored in an open dry shelter for between one
and two years.
DO NOT BURN wet or unseasoned wood, construction timber, painted or treated
wood, driftwood or manufactured board products. Doing so will result in the wood
burning inefficiently and excess smoke, soot and tar will be produced. This will coat
and damage the internal components of the stove and flue and could result in a
chimney fire.
Solid Fuel
Use only Anthracite or manufactured smokeless fuel listed as suitable for
use on closed heating appliances.
DO NOT BURN bituminous coal, any petroleum based products or any liquid fuels.
6.2
Before lighting ………
If using for the first time, or following a long period out of use check that the flue is
clear and unobstructed.
Check that the riddling control is free to move and is pushed fully in towards the
stove.
Check that the ash pan is empty, in position and the ash pan door is closed
During the first few times the stove is used, the heat resistant paint will be curing,
and may give off small amounts of smoke and odours. This is completely normal for
this type of appliance, and the room should be well ventilated.
To aid this process and not damage the stove finish, the first few times a new stove
is used the fire should be kept to a moderate size, and not fired vigorously.
WARNING
