Olymberyl HF443-B Aidan Boiler, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...e with these instructions to ensure safe and efficient operation You will need to refer to the serial number of your stove should you ever need to make a claim under the Olymberyl Warranty You will find the serial number beginning with HF on the CE plate at the rear of the stove as well as on the lid of the outer packaging Write the date the stove was delivered to you below as this is likely to diff...

Page 2: ... for guidance purposes only may differ slightly from your new Olymberyl Aidan Boiler stove However the principles illustrated here remain the same Hi Flame Fireplace UK Limited CONTENTS Page 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 17 17 17 18 19 19 20 22 22 General Dimensions General Specifications including minimum distances Permanent Air Supply Standard Features and Controls Packing ...

Page 3: ...this stove in a UK Smoke Control Area the Olymberyl Aidan Boiler stove can only be fuelled with approved smokeless fuels it will be illegal to burn wood or any other non approved fuels in it Even if you have installed or operated stoves before remember manufacturer s requirements can vary and can also change with updates to building regulations therefore please read this manual before you install ...

Page 4: ...4 GENERAL DIMENSIONS All sizes in mm Important Take all critical pipework measurements from the stove on site 970 ...

Page 5: ...sing 2 tappings they must be diagonal RECOMMENDED FUELS Wood Logs Moisture content 20 Recommended Wood Fuel Load 4 8 kg 10lb 8oz Maximum Log Length 375 mm 15 Or Approved Smokeless Fuels www hetas co uk Recommended Mineral Fuel Load 3 8 kg 8 lb 8 oz PERMANENT AIR SUPPLY IMPORTANT The total rated output of this stove is 16 5kW wood or mineral fuel Building Regulations permanent ventilation requireme...

Page 6: ...and should be strictly adhered to Do not use flammable liquids to ignite the fire In the confined space of the stove s fire chamber there is a real potential to cause a life threatening flash flame or explosion Never over fire the stove If any external parts of your stove glow red during operation then immediate action should be taken to reduce the supply of combustion air to the fire chamber through the ...

Page 7: ...m of any residue water during maintenance or removal All electrical connections for example to system valves the circulating pump and the link up component must comply with current Building Regulations Ensure that the pipework is correctly earthed See page 8 and 24 for relevant regulations The mains water connection to the system must 7 comply with local water authority regulations in order to saf...

Page 8: ...id fuel and wood burning appliances and systems are subject to the requirements of Building Regulations These regulations must be observed and such installations need to be notified to the relevant Local Authority Building Control department by law Hetas www hetas co uk is the official body recognised by the Government to approve solid fuel domestic heating appliances and the registration of compete...

Page 9: ...ndle should never be used to grip the stove as they could be damaged from supporting the stove s weight Items such as the lid fire grate and baffle plate can all be easily removed to help reduce the weight if necessary Under no cir cumstances should the doors be removed as this will invalidate your Olymberyl Warranty Always lift the stove to finally position it Alternatively it may be possible to pla...

Page 10: ...interests of safety do not place your hands or feet under the stove body 5 6 Now fit each of the four legs ensuring they correctly line up with the stove body Use machine oil to lubricate the bolt holes Do not over tighten the bolts When all four legs are bolted in place tilt the stove forward evenly on the two rear legs Ensure that the stove does not fall forward on to the front legs when moving i...

Page 11: ...the baffle plate lug Push the baffle upwards to one side so that you can drop the plate down and move it out of the way to clear the lower retaining ledge Should there be excessive soot debris then you will need to review how you operate your stove and also check the quality of your fuel The Aidan Boiler s wide body means that you should not rely solely on being able to clear excessive soot from the...

Page 12: ...ing ledge Access to rear flue Top of integral boiler then lifting it upwards With the correct sized socket or spanner carefully remove the four bolts which secure the heat sink to the top of fire chamber taking care not to damage the rope seal gasket The heat sink should easily lift free do not attempt to lever it clear as this could put undue pressure on the casting potentially causing it to crack ...

Page 13: ...asant smoky smells both inside and sometimes outside the house In the event of a problem with your stove always check your choice of fuel first Manufactured or finished wood products such as plywood and chipboard must also be strictly avoided because of the high chemical adhesive content used in their production which will also leave harmful potentially corrosive residue inside the stove and flue sys...

Page 14: ...ypes of combustion air that wood and mineral fuels need Your new stove can burn very well or very poorly depending on how you light the fire how you refuel the fire and of course the type and quality of the fuel that you are burning A log moisture meter is a cost effective investment if you want to maximise the efficiency of your stove and wood fuel Wear protective gloves when loading a burning stove...

Page 15: ...e and gases whenever possible point the log ends away from the glass to help keep the glass clean Fuel Load Ideally the logs should be approximately 375mm 15 long A typical fuel load should weigh approximately 4kg 8lb 12oz To get the best out of your stove ideally you will need three different thicknesses of wood log as you build the fire through each lighting phase 1 Kindling This is generally fine...

Page 16: ...rds the glass as this is where some of the gases and moisture from the logs escapes and 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 You will be able to tell when the st...

Page 17: ...e recommend burning your Aidan Boiler on high output for at least 30 minutes each day to help burn off any potential soot or creosote build up but be careful not to over fire the stove 2 Small regular loads when refuelling will produce a more efficient and cleaner burning performance 3 Avoid burning large amounts of wood with the Secondary Air supply turned down as this will reduce the effectiveness...

Page 18: ...ature and the burn rate of the mineral fuel load and therefore the heat into the room To do this ensure the Primary and Secondary Air is fully closed Then simply control the flame pattern and burn rate with the Thermostat Control However you may still need to undertake some subtle adjustments to both the Primary and Secondary Air supply to achieve the correct balance of combustion air for your stov...

Page 19: ...o a requirement of your Warranty that the stove is installed by a competent person such as a Hetas or INFO registered installer who will be fully aware of any building and safety regulations which apply to stove installations in your location Boiler Stove Location Checklist The existing constructional hearth the main part of the hearth is suitably constructed and is of a thickness that conforms to...

Page 20: ... be at least 125mm 5 thick This can include the thickness of any non combustible floor under the hearth or non combustible decorative surface It must be capable of supporting the weight of the stove when loaded and boiler with water add ap prox 15kg along with any attached flexible flue liner which may bear down on the stove This hearth must conform to local building regulations which may vary from c...

Page 21: ...ove the stove s operation with greater control over the fuel burn rate and efficiency Your existing chimney could leak smoke fumes and potentially dangerous invisible carbon monoxide into other parts of the building Condensation or creosote tar often associated with burning wood could eventually seep through the walls particularly if they are made of old or porous brick and or are jointed with lime...

Page 22: ...iagram shown overleaf should be used for general guidance purposes only and is included here to demonstrate basic system principles Combined with the at a glance list below this should provide you with a basic understanding of the essential requirements your system should have As each system and its requirements will vary the list below is by no means meant to be comprehensive A good system should...

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Page 24: ...s not overheat A low limit thermostat set at 45ºC should be fitted to the gravity return pipework and connected to the circulating pump This should be set to come on when the water temperature reaches above 45ºC to begin the circulation process Hot water cylinder The water system must be properly vented and you must use a double feed indirect cylinder which is in accordance with current issue of BS...

Page 25: ...ements Explain the householder s legal requirement to use an approved fireguard whenever children or the elderly and the infirm are likely to be in the vicinity of the stove If the installation is in a designated Smoke Control Area then also explain the householder s responsibility only to use approved smokeless fuels 8 Instruction Manual Make sure that the customer receives this copy of the Instruc...

Page 26: ...ow it is extremely important that the radiators are balanced to ensure an efficient distribution of heat as well as an even heat balance from one radiator to the next The idea is to reduce the flow to the hottest radiators so that more hot flow is available to heat the coolest ones The system is balanced when there is a good hot water flow through every central heating radiator To undertake this all o...

Page 27: ... could also indicate that the chimney or flue itself also needs cleaning Causes Inadequate supply of combustion air Check that any permanent air vent fitted to supply the extra combustion air required for the stove has not been accidentally blocked Remember there should never be an extractor fan in the same room as a stove A simple way of checking whether or not the stove is receiving enough combust...

Page 28: ...lem because the Airwash does not get hot enough and some blackening of the glass should be considered a because draught stabilisers limit the exit of flue gases from the stove they should only ever be specified fitted and subsequently tested by an approved installer Causes Fuel The fuel itself may be of poor quality For example pine and other softwoods used in the building trade will burn much quicke...

Page 29: ...ter then it is more than likely to be a problem with the system The simplest way to determine this is if possible to check that the top water pipe from the stove is hot and that the lower pipe is cooler If this is the case then this indicates that there is a problem with the system and not the stove Causes Circulation pump or thermostatic valve failure A fault in one of the system s key components...

Page 30: ...ove the log retaining bar by lifting it upwards to expose the bolt head at the top of the firebrick retaining clamp Always use penetrating oil to help release the bolt and use the correct sized spanner or socket Do not force the bolt Then simply remove the damaged bricks and replace them both with new ones When replacing and clamping the bricks in place ensure they make good contact with the inside...

Page 31: ... the stove s enamel surfaces in pristine condition regularly wash them with a soft cloth and mild soap when the stove is cold Ensure that any excess moisture is removed at the end of the washing process Do not use any cleaner which has an abrasive content as this will remove the shine from the enamel Any heavy staining caused by wood fuel residue can be removed by soaking the affected area with st...

Page 32: ... 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 This is strictly the responsibility of the stove owner and any complaints regarding the performance of the installation should be addressed to the stove dealer o...

Page 33: ... Hi Flame technical department pressure tests then under the terms of Hi Flame s 1 year or extended 5 year warranty your reasonable expenses provided receipts are provided to us will reimbursed and an appropriate replacement supplied subject to model availability What the Hi Flame Warranty DOES NOT cover In line with other manufacturers the Warranty does NOT cover the following consumable items Fi...

Page 34: ...all parts for wear or damage and replace as necessary Re fit internal parts and flueway access lid Stove Glass Check the glass for chips or cracks and the glass seal condition and replace if necessary Thoroughly clean the stove glass on both sides Door Seal Check that this makes an air tight seal and replace if necessary Ensure that the new rope joint is also in the middle at the base of the rope se...

Page 35: ... AND SETTINGS For future reference include a basic drawing of the system and notes on the circulation pump and system thermostat settings etc as well as their location and the location of the system drain point 35 ...

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