Olymberyl HF217-SE Baby Gabriel, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...tove shown above should you ever need to make a claim under the Hi Flame Warranty You will also 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 This appliance has been approved by Hetas This appliance has been approved by Hetas Limited specifically as an intermittent operating appliance for burning wood only Please note t...

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Page 3: ...ept clean at all times see page 34 If the CO alarm which should 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 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 21 22 23 25 28 29 34 34 38 40 41 Back ...

Page 4: ...dest 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 to make the most of your new stove All users of this stove should be aware of the contents of this handbook If other people are going to operate the stove then please keep th...

Page 5: ...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 of...

Page 6: ... under the fire grate to boost the combustion process during the initial lighting phase when burning wood not normally used after this stage 2 Secondary Air Control Adjusts the air supply which enters at the top of the fire chamber to ensure cleaner more efficient wood burning Part of the airwash system 3 Airwash System Part of the secondary air control system which diverts pre heated air down along ...

Page 7: ...7 GENERAL DIMENSIONS 414 435 555 95 134 345 134 125 ø All dimensions are in mm ...

Page 8: ...ng Wood Logs Nominal Heat Output 4 6 kW Refuelling Interval 45 minutes Efficiency net 75 0 Mean CO Emission at 13 0 25 Mean Flue Gas Temperature 296ºC Flue Gas Mass Flow 4 5 g s Minimum Distance to Combustibles Rear 450 mm Sides 350 mm NB We do not recommend the use of mantels made from combustible materials such as wood Non combustible Hearths At a nominal output of 4 6kW and when operated in acco...

Page 9: ...re guards for use with solid fuel appliances This stove should not be fitted in a room with an extractor fan eg kitchen as this will adversely effect the air quality in the room and could be dangerous for the room s occupants It will also starve the stove of combustion air and reduce the stove s efficiency To ensure your safety make sure that your stove s installation complies with all local buildin...

Page 10: ...he stove 10 These are to protect the leg bolt hole threads during the production process Use machine oil to lubricate the leg bolts before fitting each of the legs The washer is fitted between the bolt head and leg flange Do not over tighten these bolts as this will damage the cast iron Return the stove to the upright position being careful to help ease the weight and pressure on the rear legs Do not...

Page 11: ...oid damaging the cast iron threads Heat resistant cement may also be required to ensure an adequate seal between the stove and components Avoid getting fire cement on the paintwork by masking the immediate working area Any excess fire cement should be removed immediately potential soot build up and blockages Once you know how to do this it is a very easy operation See page 34 Handle Assembly Thread ...

Page 12: ...ent 2006 Amendment No 2 2006 www buildingcontrol ni com Isle of Man Building Regulations 2007 Isle of Man www gov im 12 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 13: ...e Clean Air Northern Ireland Order 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 Fu...

Page 14: ...ep 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 refills All of ...

Page 15: ...ly cause irreparable damage to components such as the grate baffle plate and fire bars Bituminous House Coal is not recommended because it produces excessive soot deposits which is not good for the environment and also considerably increases the need for cleaning the stove and flue system Peat or Turf Not suitable for burning in this stove Household Rubbish Printed matter excluding very small amounts...

Page 16: ...ry 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 flue temperature gauge and log moisture meter are both cost effective invest ments and are highly recommended if you want to maximise the efficiency of your stove and fuel Wear protective gloves when loading a burning stove and place logs precisely wh...

Page 17: ... bigger diameter logs approximately 25 to 50mm 1 to 2 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 C Refuelling Logs These should be approximately 75 to 100mm thick 3 to 4 Bigger logs should be split down to this size Lighting a wood fire The main difference between sm...

Page 18: ...ar for the first 10 15 minutes will assist after which it should be closed This will also 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...

Page 19: ...o add too many logs as they may smother the fire Try to avoid setting the ends of the logs pointing towards the glass 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 flu...

Page 20: ...oom when the firechamber door is opened Rake the embers and spread them out to make an even bed You may need to add some kindling to re establish the fire Add the new wood as before ensuring that the logs are not tightly packed Newly refuelled wood always requires some additional air so make sure the Secondary air is back in the fully open position after refuelling Do not adjust the Secondary air un...

Page 21: ...f wood with the Secondary air supply turned down as this will reduce the effectiveness of the Airwash system producing dirty glass as well as excessive smoke and a potential build up of creosote tars 4 Burn on a high output for approximately 30 minutes each day to burn off any potential soot and creosote build up but be careful not to over fire the stove This is particularly important if you regula...

Page 22: ... 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 accidental spillage Remember even if the stove appears to be cold the ash could sti...

Page 23: ...The existing constructional 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 ...

Page 24: ...are of a suitable thickness and are of non combustible material and conform to all applicable building regulations Any extractor fan inside the room should be removed or permanently disabled The HF217 SE Baby Gabriel has been officially rated at a nominal output of 4 6kW In homes built before 2008 stoves with an output below 5 0kW do not require a permanently open air supply within the room For pro...

Page 25: ...al live ash held on the door falling on to combustible flooring or 25 floor coverings If the top of the hearth and any combustible floor coverings are 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 P...

Page 26: ...r the potential limited draught should always be specified and 26 specialist advice sought on the correct type The Baby Gabriel features optional top or rear 125mm 5 diameter flue outlets and as a Defra Approved Smoke Exempt 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...

Page 27: ...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 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...

Page 28: ...y during the long periods outside the heating season 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 ...

Page 29: ... 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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...ardwoods 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 wood fuel See pages 16 21 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 33: ...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 36 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 34: ...ts from your authorised Hi Flame dealer or in case of difficulty your National Distributor see page back cover ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Please note In line with other stove manufacturers Hi Flame baffle plates fire grates and firebricks are regarded as consumable items and are therefore not covered under your warranty for full warranty details please refer to page 38 Only use genuine Hi Flame replacement p...

Page 35: ...stove bodywork Firebricks are deemed as consumable and are therefore not covered under your Warranty To replace a firebrick see right Replacing the Firebricks Firebricks only need replacing when they have become thin or are crumbling and or the cast iron fire chamber walls have become exposed Hairline cracks are acceptable and larger cracks can be repaired by using a proprietary fire cement 1 Make su...

Page 36: ... dry as any residue can be baked on causing unsightly smearing Read the section on wood fuels and burning on pages 14 21 Replacing the 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 glass should you ever need it just let them know the stove name and model number Only use heat resistant glass as this is ma...

Page 37: ...these can be easily removed or if they slide around you will need to replace the door seal Your new Hi Flame stove is supplied with a spare rope seal for the door To replace carefully remove the old seal and completely clean the seal channel of debris and old glue Use 37 Replacing the fire grate 1 Make sure the stove is cold the ash pan has been removed and that the fire chamber is also clear of ash...

Page 38: ... holiday accommodation public bar where the stove s operation could be subject to abuse from people not familiar with its safe operation 38 HI FLAME WARRANTY VERY IMPORTANT Your new Olymberyl Baby Gabriel HF217 SE 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 d...

Page 39: ...fle Throat plate Fire Grate and Fire Grate Carrier Frame Fire Cemented Joints Fire Bricks where applicable Painted surfaces The Warranty does not cover an illegally installed stove see point 1 above The Hi Flame Warranty does not cover parts deemed to be consumables which include paint firebricks fire grates ver miculite panels smoke deflection plates baffle plates gaskets rope seals and heat resistant...

Page 40: ...he stove glass on both sides 40 Door Seal Check that this continues to make 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 seal channel Replacement door rope seal should be 12mm dia See page 37 External Bodywork All external surfaces should be dusted with a soft cloth or light brush Examine all paintwork for signs of wear and...

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Page 44: ...s Chapel Cheshire CW4 8AF www hi flame com This appliance has been SEAI verified The output and efficiency data for this appliance have been verified by the Irish government Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland SEAI and is listed on their Home heating Appliance Register of Performance HARP database Baby HI FLAME OLYMBERYL SPARES SERVICE In the interests of safety only ever use genuine Hi Flame repl...