water level.
You must not establish a fire in the stove before filling up the water jacket with water.
Establishing a fire without filling up the system with water will void the guarantee. The stove
casing must provide access to the hydraulic fittings of the water jacket through clean-up
doors. It is recommended that the circulation pump of the system switch on by means of a
thermostat mounted on the water jacket. Once the set temperature of the water in the jacket is
reached, e.g. 50°C, the thermostat switches the pump. Otherwise when the stove is not used,
the pump remains idle. We also recommend the installation of a temperature and pressure
gauge on the water system. All components of the water system, i.e. the pump,
valves, and filters should be mounted by means of quick connect fittings to facilitate easy
disassembly in the event of a defect and repair work. In order to clean the filter before and
after the heating season and at last once a month during the heating season, two cut-off valves
should also be installed. This will effectively protect the circulation pump from defects. The
filter should be cleaned when the system is not in operation. An air separator should also be
installed to remove air bubbles and prevent the radiators from becoming airlocked. All types
of radiators designated for open central heating systems can be used with the stove Samson 15
PW, which may be also used to support closed central heating systems adequately protected in
compliance with local norms provided that open and closed central hating systems are
separated by means of a heat exchanger.
Establishing the first fire
Before establishing the first fire, remove all labels or equipment parts located in the ash box
or in the furnace. Once all hydraulic components are installed, the system should be filled up
with water and checked for tightness to avoid possible leakages.
While building your first fire, keep the combustion rate at a moderate level and leave the
screen door open a fraction (approx. 1-2 mm) to ensure that the sealant binds with the paint.
All materials should be seasoned. For the first few hours, the stove may give off an odour
from the paint. This is only a temporary condition. However, make sure that windows/doors
should be open to provide adequate ventilation. While establishing the first fire, it is
absolutely necessary to check the functioning of the automatic water supply system at the
overflow tank and in the circulation pump.
Remember! Before building a big fire, establish two or three small fires. The curing process
is necessary to ensure that the paint is not damaged and that the stove is well seasoned.
Do not overload the furnace. The optimum amount of fuel should not exceed one third (1/3)
of the stove volume. Before reloading, make sure that the fire has subsided. This will keep the
fireplace from overfiring. Flow of air can be regulated by a draft control in the ash box.
Except for the short time required to build a fire, the stove door should be fully closed. If
doors are left partly open, flue gas may be drawn out of the opening crating risks from both
fire and smoke.
