Spartherm Fireplace Inserts, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Fireplace Inserts Version 09 2014 ...

Page 2: ...mers emo tions and speak to feelings such as security and comfort In order to be suc cessful we recommend that you read these installation instructions carefully in order to quickly become thoroughly familiar with the product In addition to information on how to install the product these instructions also contain important operating notes regarding fireplace insert safety and maintenance and give ...

Page 3: ... sliding doors 12 4 4 1 Special precautions for fire protection of floor coverings near the fireplace 13 4 5 2 Cleaning round or angled upward sliding doors 14 4 5 3 Cleaning of angled doors 3 sided Arte 15 5 Servicing and care 16 5 1 Rating Plate 16 5 2 Ash tray and ash grid 16 5 3 Glass pane 16 5 4 Cleaning and care 16 6 Support 17 6 1 Glass sooting heavily fast and unevenly 17 6 2 Fire is diffi...

Page 4: ...SMOKE CONTROL AREAS Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole or part of the district of the authority to be a smoke control area It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a building from a furnace or from any fixed boiler if located in a designated smoke control area It is also an offence to acquire an unauthorised fuel for use within a smoke control area unless it is...

Page 5: ...ifferent sizes and densities volumes for the same weight are different This fact is expressed as raw density in technical specifications In this measure the wood is dry and is weighed per 1 m3 of wood Wood with a low raw density is more suitable for lighting the fire since it is more easily lit but more dense wood types are better for sustained burning Please ask the installer of your fireplace in...

Page 6: ... load less than 70 of the recommended wood quantity Consult the offer by your specialist dealer or contact us for the EN tested nominal heat output of your fireplace insert type and model Note for use in smoke control area The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual should not be exceeded overloading can cause excess smoke 3 BURNING 3 1 FIRST OPERATION Check whether all the documents and a...

Page 7: ...ustion air control to the right maximum air supply Place firelighters or similar lighting aids under neath paper is not recommended since it burns too fast and causes flying ash leaning against the door frame of hinged appara tus with handle in closed position remaining open with a 3 5 cm gap in apparatus sliding upwards Once the start up wood burns well replenish stacking smaller hardwood logs or...

Page 8: ...rs left open Operation with the air controls or appliance dampers open can cause excess smoke The appliance must not be operated with air controls appliance dampers or door left open except as directed in the instructions 3 3 FIRE LIGHTING FOR PROFESSIONALS TOP DOWN BURNING Principle This method of lighting a fire is a simple and effective way to reduce fireplace emissions The stack of wood burns ...

Page 9: ...veral times You will soon discover suitable settings as you become familiar with the behaviour of your fireplace insert Two to three lighting aids e g wax soaked wood shavings are placed between the kindling 6 Now close the door Depending on the negative pressure in the chimney it may be useful to leave the fireplace insert door about 3 cm ajar to allow the fire to light properly 7 The kindling no...

Page 10: ... and grid before lighting a fire Place the ash grid with the embossed Spartherm logo facing downward If the chimney draft is weak a bigger pilot fire should be created using small easily ignitable wood to reach the required temperature quicker and thereby create a stable draft in the chimney Leave the air supply adjustment lever turned to the right maximum air supply if necessary even after the fi...

Page 11: ...mpartment opening No objects made of flammable materials shall be deposited on open fireplace surfaces Do not use equipment generating negative pressure on the same level in the same interconnected ambient air e g extractor hood in the kitchen This creates a risk of smoke escaping into the living room No flammable objects or materials may be placed on or installed in the fireplace cladding within ...

Page 12: ...t the door open up to its end stop 4 5 CLEANING THE GLASS CERAMIC SHEET IN UPWARD SLIDING DOORS The glass ceramic sheet may only be cleaned when cold fireplace insert not burning and cooled down no hot ash in the fire chamber 4 5 1 CLEANING OF FLAT UPWARD SLIDING DOORS Clean only when cold as per the versions below Opening the fire compartment door 1 Close the fire compartment door slide down full...

Page 13: ...500 bzw H 300 GB 13 4 4 1 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE PRO TECTION OF FLOOR COVERINGS NEAR THE FIREPLACE A spark protection apron is required e g to cover carpets par quet a fireproof floor covering made of non flammable material natural stone must be put in place ...

Page 14: ...ard and then re checking the catch on top to ensure it rests against its stop Use only the handle cold hand to open and close the door Never apply pressure to the glass panes DANGER OF BREAKING 4 5 2 CLEANING ROUND OR ANGLED UPWARD SLIDING DOORS Close the fire compartment door slide down fully Place the cold hand on the slide rail locking mechanism above the fire compartment door Attention One or ...

Page 15: ...reset the sliding rail locking mechanism 4 5 3 CLEANING OF ANGLED DOORS 3 SIDED ARTE Clean only when cold as per the versions below Opening the fire compartment door 1 Slide down the fire compartment door fully 2 Using the cold hand twist open the catch for the sliding rail locking mechanism located above the fire compartment door right and left The door is now locked in bottom position 3 Release ...

Page 16: ...compartment floor with the SPARTHERM imprint facing downward 5 3 GLASS PANE Your pane remains free of soot for longer if you use dry wood 2 1 2 Types of wood on page 5 you control the combustion air to match the burning process 3 Burn ing on page 6 you maintain your combustion temperature is as high as possible the chimney draft is correct wood replenishment is optimal for operation Gradual sootin...

Page 17: ...ual sooting during operation is normal A car window also gets dirty when driving Is the seal correctly seated Only contact your specialized dealer fireplace installer if you can reply Yes to all the questions without improvement 6 2 FIRE IS DIFFICULT TO START AND TO KEEP BURNING If this was not the case from the onset please ask yourself the following Correct burning material and techniques used 2...

Page 18: ... from the chimney Warning by experts Do not use water to extinguish the fire in the interim Chimney fire temperatures may reach 1300 C Fire fighting water turns to steam immediately A 10 liter bucket of water generates 17 cubic meters of steam The enormous resultant pres sure may burst the chimney 7 GENERAL WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS 7 1 SCOPE OF APPLICATION These General Warranty Terms and Con...

Page 19: ...f the installation instructions are not correctly followed resulting in overheating of the pulleys and bearings the seals Reduced sealing due to thermal stress and hardening the glass ceramics Soiling caused by soot or burnt in residues of burnt materials as well as visibly changed colour or other aspects due to ther mal stress Improper transport and or incorrect storage Improper handling of fragi...

Page 20: ...ve unit supplied by Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH are excluded and are not covered by the warranty undertaking This does not apply to statutory warranty claims arising in a particular case 7 10 NOTE Your specialist dealer contractor will gladly advise and assist you in matters not covered by our warranty terms and conditions and undertakings We particularly advise you to have your fireplace inse...