Alpha I AL905-SE, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...above should you ever need to make a claim under the Hi Flame Warranty You will also find the serial number beginning with AL on the CE plate at the rear of the stove as well as on the lid of the outer packaging This appliance has been approved by Hetas This appliance has been approved by Hetas Limited specifically as an intermittent operating appliance for burning both wood and approved smokeless f...

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Page 3: ...uld be fitted at the time of installation sounds please follow the advice above Please note From 1 September 2014 a CO alarm will now be a mandatory requirement for all stove installations in the Republic of Ireland WATCH OUT CARBON MONOXIDE KILLS CONTENTS Page 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 18 22 22 23 25 26 27 30 31 35 36 37 38 40 41 42 Back Cover Introduction Packing List Installer Saf...

Page 4: ...d convection technology it will warm your home even on the cold est winter days and provide you with many years of pleasurable heat Before you install or operate your stove however please read this booklet which contains important safety advice as well as instructions which will help you make the most of your new stove All users of this stove should be aware of the contents of this handbook If oth...

Page 5: ...or installation could incorporate heat protective asbestos sheet Use appropriate protective equipment and seek specialist guidance at www hse gov uk asbestos do not underestimate the potential dangers of Asbestos Fire Cement Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with the skin Protective gloves and glasses should be worn when applying fire cement In case...

Page 6: ...ted Secondary Air Control Air enters at the base of the stove is pre heated to ensure the fire chamber is not cooled down by new colder air This ensures a higher fire chamber temperature and therefore a cleaner more efficient burn Controls the air supply when burning wood 3 Pre heated Tertiary Air System Pre heated air enters the stove through jets in the special cast iron heat sink at the rear of th...

Page 7: ...7 DIMENSIONS All dimensions are in mm ...

Page 8: ...utes Efficiency net 84 3 Mean CO Emission at 13 0 38 Mean Flue Gas Temperature 208ºC Flue Gas Mass Flow 3 3 g s Burning Smokeless Fuel Ancit Nominal Heat Output 4 9 kW Refuelling Interval 60 minutes Efficiency net 71 4 Mean CO Emission at 13 0 13 Mean Flue Gas Temperature 311ºC Flue Gas Mass Flow 3 7 g s Minimum Distance to Combustibles Rear 900 mm Sides 700 mm We do not recommend the use of mantels...

Page 9: ...a room with an extractor fan eg kitchen without the appropriate worst case scenario spillage safety tests being undertaken and an approved air vent and or external air supply installed to rectify any potential air supply issues which could affect the safe operation of the stove Under no circumstances should the stove be operated until these tests have been satisfactorily completed To ensure your s...

Page 10: ...ring transit This is a heavy metal plate which directs flames and helps 10 retain heat inside the stove The base of this plate should sit securely on a small ledge at the back of the firechamber towards the top The rest of the plate is sits on top of the side firebricks to maintain it at the correct angle and in line with the top of these side firebricks It is best to fully familiarise yourself with t...

Page 11: ...collar use fire cement if necessary Re attach the lid ensuring it is pushed towards the back of the stove and locks securely against its locating lugs When the lid is properly located the flue collar should be perfectly central in the lid aperture The flue pipe can then be fitted through the lid into the collar Again neatly apply a seal of fire cement and or fire rope to ensure an air tight connection A...

Page 12: ...tive lid blanking plate for this Make sure you maintain a good air tight seal The decorative lid blanking plate supplied with your new Alpha stove will be contained in the ash pan This should be attached to the lid using the bolts supplied This makes a discreet flush fitting closure of the lid aperture and does not need sealing with fire cement Re attach the lid ensuring it is pushed towards the back...

Page 13: ...ent 2006 Amendment No 2 2006 www buildingcontrol ni com Isle of Man Building Regulations 2007 Isle of Man www gov im 13 Republic of Ireland Approved Document J Heat Producing Appliances Revised September 2014 www environ ie Other Information Points For additional useful information and links to the government websites above including informative down loads visit The Solid Fuel Technology Institute...

Page 14: ...r 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 or Minister in the devolved administrations Further information on the requirem...

Page 15: ...red to keep rain and snow out Seasoned wood will give you approximately 50 more heat output than the equivalent unseasoned log Most types of hardwood for instance Ash generally regarded as the best Birch Beech Oak and Elm can be used However avoid woods with a high resin content As a rule of thumb the heavier the wood then the greater the heat output and the longer burn time the time between refill...

Page 16: ...ves You can also find out more about the various fuel types by visiting www hetas co uk and www solidfuel co uk PROHIBITED FUELS Never use your stove like an incinerator Burning prohibited fuels is an offence in a Smoke Control Area and could create nuisance smoke which is also an offence in non Smoke Control Areas Burning the following illegal materials could also damage your stove and flue system ...

Page 17: ...id fuels multi fuels burn in different ways and you will need to understand these differences if you want to get the best out of operating your stove Basically solid fuels need a flow of combustion air through the bottom grate whereas wood does not require this as its combustion air can be taken from above the grate Wood always burns best on a bed of its own embers and shouldn t need to be riddled ...

Page 18: ...lly finely chopped wood approximately 5 to 10mm thick 1 4 to 1 2 from your supply of logs Alternatively use dried The recommended maximum fuel load Photo shows a typical loosely stacked fuel load of approximately 1 5kg of fully seasoned wood logs approx 250mm 9 long by 75 100mm thick A B C twigs or small branches which have also been fully seasoned B Lighting Logs These are slightly bigger diameter...

Page 19: ...o help prevent the build up of condensation on the door glass until the glass warms up especially if you have not used the stove for a few days During the lighting phase the Primary and Secondary air settings on the stove should be fully open 2 The First Refuel Phase For best results After 10 minutes Primary Air close completely Secondary Air fully open Door closed Once the embers are starting to ...

Page 20: ...as this can cause staining which the Airwash may find difficult to remove Only reduce the Secondary air control when the wood has carbonised and the fire is burning at a high temperature This is when the ash on the burning wood looks light grey and virtually covers all of the wood A flue temperature gauge will be invaluable You will be able to tell when the stove is at this stage by studying the colou...

Page 21: ...s back in the fully open position after refuelling Do not adjust the Secondary air until the fire is burning well and you can see bright yellow vigorous flames Once the fire is established usually after 5 minutes close the Primary air and adjust the flame pattern again to your requirements with the Secondary air Airwash control Refuelling on to a low firebed When refuelling you must ensure that there i...

Page 22: ...generally needed throughout all of the burning phases The Primary air should be fully open at the start of the lighting phase Burning mineral fuels also requires the grate to be riddled to clear ash so an adequate supply of Primary air can flow through it to the fuel load How much you need to riddle is very much a matter of trial and error depending on the fuel type and burn rate Always use a heat ...

Page 23: ...IMPLE TIPS 1 When refuelling use small regular loads as this will produce a more efficient and cleaner burning performance 2 If you have inadvertently let the fire burn down so that there are just a few burning embers then avoid reloading with large cold logs as the fire will be very slow to re establish itself possibly even going out as the new load reduces the existing fire s access to a sufficient s...

Page 24: ...ventually warp or burn out the grate Locate the operating tool in the slot at the front of the ash pan to make a handle and lift the pan from the stove For safety reasons ash should be removed when the stove is cold If this is not always possible then extra care should be taken and decorative and combustible surfaces such as laminate floors or carpets should be protected against potential accidenta...

Page 25: ...onal hearth the main part of the hearth is suitably constructed and is of a thickness that conforms to all applicable building regulations The back hearth the part of the hearth that the stove generally sits upon and which is usually within the fireplace recess or opening is also suitably constructed and conforms to all applicable building regulations The superimposed hearth the thinner usually dec...

Page 26: ...ulations Approved Docu ment J gives more detailed information The chimney is of sufficient height is suitably constructed and is in good condition and conforms to all applicable building regulations regarding stove installation Please refer the to the current issues of British Standards BS EN 15287 1 2007 Design installation and commissioning of chimneys The minimum flue height required for the Alph...

Page 27: ...to combustible flooring or floor coverings If the top of the hearth and any combustible floor coverings are 27 level with each other then a retaining fender should be fitted to warn occupants of the hearth area Alternatively a 28mm 1 1 change in level provided by a decorative non combustible material such as stone marble granite ceramic tiles etc could be used Please note that some materials such as m...

Page 28: ...t advice sought on the correct type The Alpha I features optional top or rear 125mm 5 diameter flue outlets and as a Defra Approved Smoke Ex empt stove this does not require the installation specification to provide for an increasing adaptor to take the flue pipe and liner to 150mm 6 when burning wood Under no circumstances should the stove s 125mm diameter flue be reduced in any part of the flue syste...

Page 29: ...rly if they are made of old or porous brick and or are jointed with lime mortar eventually causing unsightly stains on decorative coverings Stoves work best with the correct draught Pre 1965 chimneys which have been built for open fires have larger and irregular shaped voids than those best suited for a modern stove and this could reduce the effectiveness of the flue draught by making the flue too co...

Page 30: ...n COMMISSIONING 1 Confirm that all internal parts of the stove are correctly fitted including the baffle plate 2 Confirm that the door closes correctly and that the latch mechanism and door seals work to make an air tight seal 3 Warm the chimney and carry out a final smoke draw test 4 Light the stove with a gentle fire allowing the stove to increase to an operational temperature level and check that no ...

Page 31: ... Inadequate cleaning Chimney fires occur when soot and creosote have built up to such a level that they ignite It is important therefore that your flue system chimney closure registration plate and chimney has as many cleaning access points as practicable to enable comprehensive removal of soot creosote and other debris from every point in the system This will also minimise the amount of time it tak...

Page 32: ...process However persistent smoke or fumes could be dangerous and in this situation you should take immediate avoiding action Prevention Open doors and windows to ventilate the room and let the fire go out to allow the stove to cool Never pour water onto the fire as this could cause cast iron components to break Most importantly never re light the stove until the problem has been identified and solved...

Page 33: ...Chimney Draught This limits the effectiveness of the air controls so that the fire burns with very strong bright yellow flames and with very little difference when the air controls are operated In such circumstances an adjustable draught stabiliser in the flue pipe may need to be fitted to ensure that the stove will always operate under a stable draught to allow the stove s controls to function correc...

Page 34: ...dwoods Causes Air controls Ensure that you fully understand the difference that using the Primary and Secondary air controls make to the performance of the stove and the best way to burn your type of fuel See pages 17 23 Causes Inadequate Combustion Air A stove starved of combustion air even when the Primary and Secondary air controls are in the fully open position will provide limited heat output...

Page 35: ...fter a long slow burn will usually burn off any sooty deposits Glass can be cleaned easily if it is undertaken regularly and the deposits are not allowed to build up A proprietary stove glass spray or gel is strongly recommended see page 37 ROUTINE CHECKS During routine checks if you notice anything wrong with your stove then it should be rectified immediately Never use a stove that you know is not...

Page 36: ...f difficulty your National Distributor see back cover ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Baffle Plate and Flue Way During the heating season check the flue way and baffle plate at least once a month to start with and remove any soot deposits Should these be excessive then have your chimney and flue cleaned At the same time review your choice of fuel and the way that you operate the stove Regular long periods of slow ...

Page 37: ...hock within the glass causing the glass to crack Also make sure that all traces of the cleaning fluid have been removed and the glass is thoroughly dry as any residue can be baked on causing unsightly smearing Read the section on fuels on page 17 Replacing Glass Never use your stove if it has cracked or missing glass Your Hi Flame dealer can quickly supply you with a new piece of heat resistant gla...

Page 38: ...Hi Flame replacement components see page 41 Hi FLAME WARRANTY VERY IMPORTANT Your new Hi Flame Alpha stove has been CE EN13240 tested in the UK to ensure that it meets strict UK and Irish constructional performance and safety standards It is not the responsibility of Hi Flame or their distributors to ensure that the appliance is installed and operating correctly at the time of the installation Thi...

Page 39: ...or commercial purposes eg rented or holiday accommodation public bar where the stove s operation could be subject to abuse from people not familiar with its safe operation 39 What the Hi Flame Warranty covers Bodywork Doors Door Handles and Door Hinges Spigot Flue collar Primary Secondary and Tertiary Air Controls Ash Pan and Multi Purpose Tool HI Flame guarantee that your product will be free fro...

Page 40: ...i Flame Warranty cover shall not exceed the value of the dealer s original purchase price These terms and conditions do not affect nor or they intended to affect your statutory rights 40 ANNUAL SERVICE In the interests of safety it is important that your Hi Flame stove is serviced on an annual basis in accordance with the instructions outlined below This should be carried out by a suitably qualifie...

Page 41: ...ing down at the end of the heating season these should be left on the open position to allow some movement of air which will help avoid condensation and moisture building up inside the stove and flue system These can be closed up to 50 if it gets too draughty Flue Pipe Connections Check all flue collar and pipe connections where applicable for any crumbling or missing fire cement seals Remove any fai...

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Page 44: ...isted on their Home heating Appliance Register of Performance HARP database ALPHA Collection The External Air Option The optional Alpha I easy fit External Air Box will effectively room seal the stove to allow it to draw almost all of its combustion air from outside when burning wood and when the primary air control is locked closed Not suitable for post 2008 homes Please Note Hetas product approva...