Multifuel Backboiler Inset Stove
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1. FIREBIRD Multifuel Backboiler Inset Stove Instruction Manual INDEX Page 1 0 INTRODUCTION 2 coronan cres 1 2 0 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES 1 1 3 0 TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE sss 2 4 0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Ali Pedoman tna ia 3 42 Health and Safety ees 4 43 Air Supply 4 A an an amankan 4 2 5 cantada 5 4 6 Chimney Flue 2i 4 7 Installing and Back Filling 0 4 8 Heating and Hot Water System aw 9 4 9 Systeri Controls coriis nie 9 4 10 Checks Before Lighting s 9 411 Commissioning teret erit 9 5 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SI S Lm 10 5 2 Lighting and Controlling oooooooooooooooooooooooooooomoooo o 10 5 2 1 Wood as 110 5 2 2 SmokelessiPuel xenon e et 11 5 3 Overnight Burning e 11 54 Clearance of ASN dan ito esaet etes 12 5 5 Throat Plate Baffles e 12 5 5 1 Initial Burning 12 5 5 2 Regular Checking mmm 12 6 0 MAINTENANCE 6 1 Cleaning uw 12 6 2 DoorSeals w 12 63 When Notin Use nociones eet 12 64 Chimney Cleaning sse 12 6 5 Chimney Fires 6 6 Fume Emission Sai A na oa 7 0 TROUBLE SHOOTING ss 13 M 1 0 INTRODUCTION We would like to thank you for purchasing a high efficiency Firebird multifuel backboiler inset stove hereinafter referred to as the inset stove The design for this product st2. Gravity return 28 mm P Drain cock Back boiler Indirect hot water cylinder Gravity flow 28 mm Central heating flow Minimum return thermostat Circulating pump Central heating return Open vent 22 mm Open vent 22 mm Overflow Overflow Feed and expansion tank 7 ES Cold water tank Domestic hot water draw off Drain cock Gravity return 28 mm ea e Indirect hot water cylinder Gravity flow 28 mm Central heating flow boiler Circulating pump Central heating return Drain cock at lowest point 4 8 HEATING AND HOT WATER SYSTEM The central heating system must comply with BS5449 part 1 The hot water cylinder must be indirect and should comply with BS1566 part 1 The system must be open vented and the header tank should not be more than 12 meters above the boiler In case of pump failure or a power cut the system should be able to work on gravity to the hot water cylinder In addition the fire should be quenched using best practice Dumping of hot water i e running hot water taps may be required NOTE The system should never be valved Depending on the size of the room into which the appliance is fitted a radiator in the same room may give greater flexibility in operating the system and ensure sufficient heat to the room 4 9 SYSTEM CONTROLS The system pump may not be controlled by time switches The inset stove can be controlled with pipe thermostat Ensure th
3. secondary air is correct ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS Draught may be affected during bad poor weather conditions In this case air adjustments may be required Ireland Northern Ireland United Kingdom FIREBIRD FIREBIRD PRODUCTS FIREBIRD UK Udaras Industrial Estate Shean Forkhill Central Avenue Baile Mhic re Newry Lee Mill Industrial Estate Nr Ivybridge Co Cork Ireland BT35 9SY Devon PL21 9PE t 353 0 26 45253 t 028 3088 8330 t 44 0 1752 691177 f 353 0 26 45309 f 028 3088 9096 f 44 0 1752 691131 e info firebird ie e firebirdproducts hotmail co uk e sales firebirduk co uk www firebird ie www firebird ie www firebirduk co uk Photographs Illustrations amp Specifications This catalogue was correct at the time of going to print However Firebird s policy is one of continuous development The right is reserved to change specifications colour and prices of the models and items illustrated and described in this publication at any time Whilst every care has been exercised in the production of this catalogue Firebird cannot accept any liability for errors or omissions For the latest details always consult Firebird
4. the appliance is cold 6 2 DOOR SEALS Check that the seals are in good condition and in the correct place If they are worn they should be replaced 6 3 WHEN NOT IN USE In the summer months or anytime that the inset stove is not being used for along period of time clean out the inside thoroughly and open the primary air control slightly This will help to prevent condensation and hence corrosion 6 4 CHIMNEY CLEANING The chimney should be cleaned at least once a year and this can be done through the inset stove Remove the throat plates baffles and fire bars prior to undertaking a chimney clean 6 5 CHIMNEY FIRES from debris If the instructions in this manual are Ensure that all seals are in good followed and the chimney is cleaned once condition a year chimney fires should not occur Ensure that air wash openings are clear Should the chimney go on fire close both air intakes and ensure the door is fully 7 0 TROUBLE SHOOTING closed This should be enough to ensure the chimney fire dies If the fire continues then call the fire brigade Do not open the inset stove door at any time during this period as it may cause re ignition Leave the door closed until the inset stove is cold FIRE WILL NOT BURN Check that Primary and secondary air inlets are open with no obstructions Chimney and baffles are clear Correct fuel is being used Air supply to room is adequate and not blocked The chimney must be
5. Ancit Output to Water kW 12 1 Output to Space kW 3 6 Efficiency 81 0 CO 13 O 0 43 BS Standard BS EN 13229 2001 Test Type Intermittent Intermittent Continuous Maximum water operating pressure 3 bar Minimum safe distance from combustible materials sides 75mm and shelf 200mm Heat outputs and efficiencies are based on heat over a one hour period using Ancit solid fuel Outputs are obtained by independent testing to BS Standard EN 13229 burning Ancit solid fuel The appliance is capable of intermittent operation when burning wood logs and bot intermittent and continuous operation when burning smokeless fuel 4 2 HEALTH AND SAFETY When installing the inset stove please ensure that the following Health amp Safety Regulations are met UK Health and Safety at work Act 1974 e IRL Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 Construction Regulations 2006 Installation commissioning and or servicing should only be carried out by a competent person The small amounts of adhesives and sealants used in the manufacture of this appliance are cured and do not present any known hazards when used for their intended purpose NOTE If your Firebird inset stove is not installed operated and maintained properly a house fire may result 4 3 AIR SUPPLY It is essential that you provide an adequate air supply for safe and efficient operation of your inset stov
6. THE FIRE IS LIT BURNING The inset stove should never be over stocked over filled The draught settings should be reduced if this occurs e A mechanical air supply should never be added to the inset stove The inset stove reaches high temperatures and can be hot to touch Ensure that safety guards in accordance with BS6539 are in place Donot place any furniture or combustible material within 800mm of the inset stove e Please read this manual carefully prior to installation of the inset stove Installation of the inset stove must conform to Building Regulations at all times 3 0 TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE This Firebird product is designed and manufactured to give many years of trouble free service We provide a comprehensive warranty of 5 years on the inset stove The warranty will only apply if the inset stove is installed by a competent person and is serviced annually thereafter The following terms laid out in the guarantee must be adhered to a All claims under the guarantee must be received within 5 years from the date of installation provided installation has occurred within 12 months from date of purchase b The inset stove must be installed and commissioned by a competent person and as set out in this instruction manual c Maintenance should be carried out at the intervals outlined in this manual d Installation of the inset stove must be in accordance with this manual and all releva
7. burning may cause the glass to blacken and cause sooty deposits in the flue way Furthermore these settings are guidelines and are dependent on the draft and fuel quality 5 4 CLEARANCE OF ASH The ash pan should be emptied ona regular basis and always before it becomes too full See Figure 5 If ash is left to build up close to the grate it will cause damage to it The ash pan is best emptied before you riddle the fire when the ash is at its coolest Check under the ash pan once a week and clean this area if necessary See Figure 6 Ensure the bottom plate under the ash pan is always replaced after cleaning 5 5 THROAT PLATE BAFFLES 5 5 1 INITIAL BURNING In the first month after installation the baffles should be checked before each ignition to establish a burning pattern to fuel type This is necessary because some fuels deposit more soot than others Figure 5 5 5 2 REGULAR CHECKING Remove and clean any fly ash or soot that has built up This should be done ona regular basis about once a month or more as deemed necessary 6 0 MAINTENANCE 6 1 CLEANING When cleaning the glass always do so when the inset stove is cold Abrasive cleaners or pads should never be used on the glass For stubborn deposits use a proprietary stove glass cleaner or ceramic hob cleaner The front of the appliance may be wiped with a damp lint free cloth and then dried with a dry lint free cloth Again make sure
8. swept and carefully examined for damage after a chimney fire 6 6 FUME EMISSION Fume emission is potentially dangerous There will however be the occasional emission of fumes when opening the door to clean out ashes or filling the fire FIRE NOT RESPONDING TO AIR CONTROLS OVER BURNING Check that The door is fully closed Both air controls to the appliance are fully cl Take the following actions immediately if uliy closed e The door seals are in place and in good you suspect persistent fume emission ondion i Operai widowsand doorst The correct fuel is being used ventilate the room 2 Let the fire go out 3 Call professional help to find the problem and rectify it 4 Do not light the fire until the problem REDUCING BLACKENING OF GLASS This stove is designed with an air wash the function of which is to reduce deposits on the glass Please note that certain fuel types can cause blackening of glass is rectified Check that 67 SERVICING s appliance is not being starved of The following isa guideline checklist which Bad quality fuel or damp fuel is not can be used during servicing Note that being used other checks may be reguired system dependant Check flue to ensure it is clear and free from soot Remove baffles clean and ensure they are replaced correctly Check air supply to room or inset stove Ensure that it is clean secure and free The balance between primary and
9. Place some kindling and a firelighter on top of the grate add some dry kindling and two to three logs Fully open out the secondary air control Figure 3 right hand side and open the primary air control left hand side to about half way See Figure 3 Light the fire and close the door The room should be kept well ventilated on the first lighting as there may bean odour and some smoke may be released This is just the paint reacting to the heat and will only last for a short time Figure 4 ai se When the fire is well lit adjust the primary and secondary air controls to give you the required level of flame See Figure 4 For best results wood will generally need more secondary air than primary air Refuel the appliance when there is still a good bed of glowing embers Place the required amount of logs on the bed open the secondary air control fully and close 5 2 2 SMOKELESS FUEL the door The same applies as with wood but you will require more primary air than Once the new fuel has taken adjust the secondary air with smokeless fuel secondary air control When burning Homefire or Anthracite smokeless fuel always have the secondary air fully open on ignition Leave it open for 3 5 minutes and adjust thereafter Figure 1 5 3 OVERNIGHT BURNING To achieve slow burning overnight burning with smokeless coal close the secondary air and open the primary air Figure 2 slightly Please note that slow
10. ance the following regulations are met IRL Building Regulations 1997 Technical Guidance Document 5 states that the hearth must extend in front of the appliance by 500mm and to the sides by 150mm UK Building regulations for class 1 appliances state that the hearth must extend in front of the appliance by 300mm and to the sides by 150mm 4 6 CHIMNEY FLUE In order for the appliance to have sufficient draw to perform satisfactorily a height of no less than 4 5 meters vertically from the top of the appliance to the top of the chimney is required Alternatively chimney design with sufficient draught can be calculated in accordance with EN13384 1 The existing chimney must be checked before installing the appliance It must be sound free from cracks and blockages and swept It should not have an excessive cross sectional area greater than 250mm x 250mm square or equivalent area Do not connect the insert stove to a chimney flue which is connected to another appliance It is essential that you use only stainless steel pipes for your inset stove and that all installations are carried out in accordance with building regulations and manufacturer s instructions Always fit pipes with the narrow side down to allow any creosote to run down the inside of the pipe This avoids possible fire risk Firebird recommend that a thorough inspection of the chimney is carried out prior to installation and on a regular basis
11. at all controls are installed to building regulations Radiators can be fitted with thermostatic or manual valves Please note no valves must be fitted to radiators where they act as the heat leak 4 10 CHECKS BEFORE LIGHTING Note Prior to lighting the inset stove allow sufficient time for the back fill to dry at normal conditions The following checks should be carried out prior to lighting a fire in the inset stove The fire grate is in place The flue is clear Ensure that baffles are in place Checkthe door fitting The system is full with water and vented Hasa suitable inhibitor been added UAWN o 4 11 COMMISSIONING Light the fire and check all joints and seals Ensure that fumes and smoke are being taken up the chimney and no fumes are entering the room The heating system should be balanced in accordance with best plumbing practice Before completing the commissioning the householder should be advised as to the operation of the inset stove and the heating controls The instruction manual should remain with the householder 5 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 1 FUELS HEATAS Ltd approval covers the burning of the following smokeless fuels in this inset stove Ancit Anthracite Large Nuts Centurion Cosycoke e Maxibrite Phurnacite Sunbrite Doubles Welsh Dry Steam Coal large nuts Smokeless Coal The above fuels are all suitable for smoke co
12. e The air supply will ensure efficient combustion Failure to do so could result in smoke filling into the room or blackening of glass Air Requirements A permanent air entry opening or openings with a total free area of at least 550mm per kW of rated output above 5kW shall be provided Under no circumstances should this be less than 6500mm If a flue draught stabiliser is fitted then the first 5kW of rated output is 300mm per kW and the balance of the rated output is 850mm per kW This appliance is capable of having the air supply introduced through the base Figure 1 The same equation with respect to total free area must be adhered to NOTE No extractor fan should be fitted in the same room as the appliance 4 4 FIREPLACE When fitting into an existing fireplace remove fireback or boiler and clear out any loose back fill material Access from the side of the chimney breast should be made available to facilitate pipe work connections Inset stove Air receiving zone Flexi pipe Air duct terminal fixed to wall Air duct to be fixed with wall plate at back of chimney In addition access to the front of the chimney breast may be reguired via a hole for fixing the flue pipe and back filling 4 5 HEARTH The appliance must be installed on a hearth that can take the weight and is of a non combustible material Ensure that when installing the appli
13. ems from our original concept the Firebird backboiler The stove is manufactured in its entirety in our factory in Baile Mhic re Macroom Co Cork using the highest standard of workmanship and latest technology This instruction manual has been produced for the reference and guidance of qualified installation technicians You should ensure that all installation servicing and commissioning works are carried out by a competent person It should be noted that it is the responsibility of the installer householder to ensure that the inset stove is properly commissioned Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty 2 0 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES The term multifuel refers to commercially available solid fuels such as wood smokeless coal and anthracite Liquid fuels should never be used when lighting or filling the fire THIS INSET STOVE SHOULD ONLY BE INSTALLED IN OPEN VENTED SYSTEMS Do not store liquid fuels in close proximity to the inset stove The inset stove is designed in such a way that under normal burning conditions the fumes pass up through the chimney flue and do not escape into the home Please ensure that the flue system is checked regularly that no cracks or openings are evident and that the seals on the inset stove are in good condition ENSURE THE BAFFLES ARE ALWAYS IN PLACE WHEN LIGHTING THE INSET STOVE AND NEVER LIGHT A FIRE IF THE BAFFLES ARE NOT IN PLACE THE INSET STOVE DOOR SHOULD NOT BE KEPT OPEN WHEN
14. nt standards and codes of practice e Firebird can accept no liability in respect of any defect arising from incorrect installation negligence fair wear and tear misuse alteration or repair by ungualified persons f The guarantee extends to reasonable labour costs except under clause a where any valid claim made after 3 years will not include labour costs g Firebird s prior authorisation must be obtained before examination or repair of the inset stove takes place h Firebird will examine all claims made under the guarantee and for any claims deemed invalid costs incurred will be borne by the householder i The inset stove must be used for domestic heating purposes only j Any defective part removed under any or all of the guarantees MUST be returned to Firebird THE STATUTORY RIGHTS OF THE HOUSEHOLDER ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS GUARANTEE 4 0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 41 PERFORMANCE The following highlights the output and test performance of the inset stove Firebird 16 Multifuel Backboiler Inset Stove Fuel Type Ancit Output to Water kW A 8 3 Output to Space kW 3 6 Efficiency 79 9 CO 413 Oz 0 36 BS Standard BS EN 13229 2001 Test Type Intermittent Intermittent Continuous Maximum water operating pressure 3 bar Minimum safe distance from combustible materials sides 75mm and shelf 200mm Firebird 18 Multifuel Backboiler Inset Stove Fuel Type
15. ntrol areas NOTE Petroleum coke should never be used on this appliance If used it will invalidate the guarantee Wood can be used in this appliance The two main factors to be considered when burning wood are the moisture content and the density Moisture in wood will have an effect on the CV amount of heat per unit volume as any moisture in the wood has to be boiled away before the wood will burn It can also create smoke and tars which could be corrosive and increase the risk of a chimney fire Well seasoned logs can have approximately twice the CV of unseasoned green logs Hard wood logs are denser than soft wood logs and tend to burn for a longer period of time Air dried wood should be seasoned for at least 12 months before burning Wood that has been contaminated or treated with varnish paint or other coatings and preservatives should not be used Not only does it release noxious chemicals into the air but it can also contribute to the amount of tar and deposits building up in your chimney NOTE You should never over stock over fill your inset stove The recommended level to fill the inset stove is up to the metal lip as illustrated on the picture below Metal Lip recommended fill level 5 2 LIGHTING AND CONTROLLING 5 2 1 WOOD NOTE Ensure the baffles are properly installed prior to lighting the inset stove as per Figure 1 and 2 on the next page Carry out all checks as per 4 10
16. pe rises from the boiler so that no air is trapped in the boiler 6 Before back filling fill the system with water and check the boiler connections for leaks Ensure that the materials used for back filling are non combustible An expansion pipe must be fitted to the inset stove water outlet pipe which must be vented to atmosphere above the height of the header tank There should not be any valves between the inset stove and the vent pipe outlet and it must not be possible to obstruct the outlet in anyway Fitthe flue connector to the top of the appliance so that it is central to the chimney and extends to the point where the chimney narrows Ensure that the flue manufacturer s instructions are adhered to at all times All voids must be filled and the flue pipe flaunched into the chimney so that no soot can collect when sweeping the chimney 10 Make good the holes in the front and side of the chimney breast ensuring they are airtight Remove any material from inside the appliance and check the flue pipe is clear Fixing screws Flexible liner Flue liner Flue adaptor Flue gatherer Inset stove Limiting dimensions TYPICAL SCHEMATICS Open vent 22 mm Open vent 22 mm Overflow Overflow Feed and expansion tank Cold water tan Domestic hot water draw off Gravity radiator
17. thereafter The chimney should be of sound construction free from debris capable of withstanding extremely high temperatures and have no evidence of cracks or other faults Best installation practice is to install a flue lining suitable for solid fuels A rigid connection adaptor should be used to connect the flue liner to the insert stove Pipe bends should be kept to a minimum and there should be no more than two 45 bends on any installation Fireplace surround Faciaarea I e 8 sis Elo Opening 12 amp wo sc t E 16 inset min 405 max 470 18 inset min 455 max 520 16 inset min 500 18 inset min 550 for facia Limiting dimensions of surround and opening Flues should not pass through ceilings floors or any form of combustible walls without adeguate approved insulation having been installed to protect the combustible material 4 7 INSTALLING AND BACK FILLING 1 Remove the inset stove from its packaging and inspect for any damage 2 Place adjustable legs to the bottom of the inset stove if required 3 Fitthe appliance into the opening making sure it is central A good seal should be made between the flange and the surround The adjustable legs can be used to level the inset stove if required 4 Remove any excess fire cement from around the flange 5 Make the connections to the boiler and ensure the primary flow pi
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