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1. pinch off your fire by closing all air openings Doing so will hinder combustion which apart from polluting the atmosphere will lead to deposits of soot and tar in your chimney which unchecked will increase the risk of chimney fire Keep the door shut when the fire is burning Doing so improves the performance of your fire 8 10 times benefiting the environment and the heat in your home less topping up see section 8 2 You will also prevent fire damage from any particles the fire spits out this is a particular problem with softwood from conifers If your floor contains flammable material an extra floor plate is required Avoid lighting a fire in misty or still conditions If the wind is still there is hardly any draught in the cold chimney As smoke is heavier than air there is a chance that smoke will enter the room If there is mist in the air smoke coming out of your chimney will cool quickly and fall causing problems in your area Do not extinguish your fire with water let it burn out The part of the inner lining that is in direct contact with the fire is clad with fire resistant material Sudden changes in temperature may lead to it deforming or cracks appearing ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS Chimney fire If despite all the precautions a fire should occur in the chimney you generally notice that because of a roaring sound in the chimney do the following I2. 2123 mm ext 2x Z165x70 mm 91 cm 4x G125 mm 490 cm 243 kg 0 73 x 0 4 0 29 m2 545 x 680 mm ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 ESCAMOLUX 70 65 2004 Wood 10 25 kW 20 kW 73 65 mg m 17 1 g s 341 C 0 12 mbar 200 mm 2198 mm ext 0125 mm 2123 mm ext 2x 165x70 mm 91 cm 4x 0125 mm 490 cm 264 kg 0 73 x 0 4 0 29 m 643 x 680 mm Vermiculite insulation plates 700 kg m 1100 C Vermiculite insulation plates 700 kg m 1100 C Steel heat resistant and rust proof Vermiculite insulation plates 700 kg m 1100 C ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 Combustion Measured in compliance with Fuel Output min max Nominal output Efficiency PM10 Dust emissions Flue gas mass flow Flue temperature Chimney draught Flue gas connection Combustion air supply connection via the under side of the appliance Convection air supply connection connection for convection fans option Convection air outlet connection Weight Inside Dimensions surface area b x d clear fire opening h x b Interior panels Bottom Inner lining Retardant plates brake plates 2x ESCAMOLUX 80 65 EN 13229 2001 and EN 13229 A2 Wood 10 20 kW 15 kW 76 39 mg m 14 9 g s 277 C 0 12 mbar 250 mm 2248 mm ext 0125 mm 2123 mm ext 2x 65x70 mm 91 cm 4x G125 mm
3. They are always dry they have a moisture content of lt 10 The wood burns up too quickly What should I do Ensure that air cannot get in underneath the fuel Move the combustion air supply slider towards the position The primary air supply is now closed Under these conditions the layer of ash should no longer burn bright orange white but red If there is a draught due to strong wind air intended as secondary air for above the fuel may enter through the openings above the door and flow straight down beneath the wood Also slide the combustion air supply slider tighter shut There may be too much of a draught in your chimney particularly if it is very high in excess of 8 m Ask your supplier to fit a check flue valve or flue damper This may not be possible in all cases 68 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS Can I leave my fire unattended Only do this when the appliance is burning quietly with just a little wood with a closed door and with the combustion air supply slider in the centre position between and In this position the primary air supply is closed and the secondary air supply is open Primary air is supplied through the rear of the wood rack just above the bottom plate burning floor e Secondary air is supplied through the opening behind the glass on the upper side of the combustion chamber Do not leave children unattended while the fi
4. in the case of walls with flammable material only ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS 9 OPERATION OF THE BUILT IN FIRE Figure 3 Operation 1 Flue outlet 7 Latching bracket left and right for 2 Convection air escape opening 2x or 4x operating the lift door with the handle 3 Latch for tilting the door forward 8 Combustion air supply slider Operated with the handle Combined operation for the primary 4 Lift tilting door and secondary combustion air supply 5 Carrying bracket can be 9 Handle dismounted 2x 10 Combustion air supply connection 6 Convection air supply In addition underneath connection possibility for fan 2x 11 Adjustable feet 4x 47 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 6 STOKING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME If you have had your chimney breast modified or newly built first allow your home to dry properly Walls which have not been allowed to dry properly are a magnet for dust such as any smoke particles created when stoking up the fitted fire or suddenly opening the door Even scorched dust can easily be retained by damp walls Think also of dust on the outside of the appliance or on hot radiators etc Check that all packaging stickers etc and or all dust and waste has been cleaned up after the installation work to avoid it getting scorched causing a bad smell Check again that all moving parts are in order and that loose parts such as the retarda
5. 0 kg Briquettes 10 briquettes 14 briquettes each around 0 5 kg each around 0 5 kg Dimensions wood block c 30 cm long and 30 cm perimeter J 1 0 kg The maximum burning load is based on a nominal capacity of 26 kW and a efficiency of 74 10 2 HEAT RADIATION The table below shows the temperatures which can theoretically be achieved by burning wood Heat radiation Sort of fuel Dry wood average 4 3 The heating value of wood 18 7 MJ kg at 0 humidity is not affected by the sort of wood What does make a difference is the relative humidity of the wood 15 6 MJ kg at 15 humidity 60 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 REGULAR MAINTENANCE Remove the ash on the burning floor Cleaning the glass Door seals Sweep and inspect chimney Fire hearth interior panels Sliders dampers Convection channels Paint Parts Modifications BARBAS Weekly 48 hours after last heating As reguired Check annually before heating is resumed Replace as necessary Annually before heating is resumed Check annually Clean interior panels as necessary with hand brush Replace panels as necessary Check function annually Clean annually Annually if necessary touch up with BARBAS heat resistant paint do not paint when the fire is in use Individual parts for replacement accessories are available from your BARBAS dealer Use only original parts Intr
6. 45 105 45 Do not use your built in fire as a barbecue This can cause flammable fat deposits to be left in the chimney and hastens the chimney becoming clogged Prevent your chimney being soiled from above birds nests etc by fitting a suitable cap to the chimney pot Follow the instructions issued by your local fire brigade The fire can be taken in operation if national and local regulations are satisfied The required constructive adaptations should be satisfied as well Installation instructions Wood and wood briquettes may be stoked in the fire Coals can t be burned in the fire Never use the appliance to burn rubbish Please read all instructions stickers on and around the appliance Please also study the directions for use before using the appliance for the first time When you first fire up your appliance there are a number of extra points you should take into account See chapter 6 In transit some parts of the appliance may have moved from their original place The Escamolux is a built in fire with lift door Check that the door opens and closes the retardant plates brake plates are fitted correctly to the brackets at the top of the fire the interior panels are fixed to the walls and the stones on the bottom have not moved Avoid over loading white burning glow caused for example by lengthy burning with a fully open primary air vent combustion air supply slider all the way to or by burning to
7. MATERIALS The heat insulating materials to be used must meet specific quality standards Manufacturers of insulating materials quote an insulation number on the packaging consisting of 10 numbers in accordance with the stipulations of AGI Q132 Only those insulating materials listed in the adjacent table 1 or alternatives approved in Germany by DIBT may be used 18 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS Insulation Delevired Heat Max user Density material in conductivity temperature Co Co Co Canbe Co Co de Sort de Form de delivered as de C de kg m 10 Mineral fibre 01 Strips 01 Mats 1 20 200 02 20 11 Glass fibre 02 Individual fibres 02 Mats 2 25 250 03 30 12 Stone fibre 03 Granular 30 300 04 40 fibres 13 Cinter fibre 04 Felt 35 350 05 50 Fins 400 06 60 mats Mats 450 07 70 Plates 500 08 80 Bowls 550 09 90 fo 09 Segments 60 600 10 100 Twisted Bowls 1 650 11 110 Bowls 2 700 12 120 750 13 130 RES wo ue 850 15 150 Plates 1 900 16 160 Plates 2 17 170 18 180 19 190 20 200 Different Different 99 Other 99 Tailor made 99 approval 99 approval standard standard Table 1 data on heat insulating materials permitted heat insulating materials are those in grey 19 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 Summary of insulation properties
8. Temperature resistance gt 700 C Density gt 80 kg m e Insulation figure as per AGI Q 132 Must not end with 99 see table 2 7 CHIMNEY Every fire needs its own chimney Multiple connections to one main chimney is not permitted Ensure that any existing chimney is completely air tight and in good condition It must be suitable to accommodate the appliance in question Make sure your chimney has a proper cap to prevent rain getting in and birds nesting on it The draught in your chimney determines how your fire will burn The recommended draught is approx 15 Pa 0 15 mbar Your chimney should be at least 4 metres tall from the point at which the chimney connects to the fire Chimneys which are well insulated measuring in excess of 8 metres can develop a significant draught if the fire is raging We therefore advise you to fit a chimney damper or draught diverter between the fire and the chimney 2 7 1 Chimneys Escamolux series Ensure that any existing chimney is completely air tight and in good condition The diameter of the entire chimney including the chimney pot on the roof must have a diameter at least equal to the diameter of the flue gas outlet of the appliance See chapter 13 If there is no suitable chimney immediately available we advise you to use double walled insulated stainless steel pipe sections A chimney must be compliant with the prevailing building regulations Have a specialist carry out the building Whe
9. directly from outside Combustion air supply via grate in outside wall Inlet opening grate chimney breast convection air Inlet opening appliance combustion air Inlet opening appliance convection air fan set Natural convection in the chimney breast Outlet opening grate chimney breast natural convection air Outlet opening appliance convection air connection convection set 2x or 4x Outlet opening grill convection set chimney breast convection air 2x or 4x Flue gas outlet appliance O OONOOG BONDS A A ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS 4 2 BUILDING IN A FIRE IN GERMANY AND SWITZERLAND Building in the fire against a wall in a casing fireplace chimney breast False wall is mandatory A false wall is mandatory in the case of protective walls walls with flammable material The recommended thickness of the false wall is at least 10 cm The false wall must be of mineral construction e g aerated concrete The false wall must in turn be covered with minimal 10 cm of insulation see table 1 The false wall must at least be built up to the place at which the chimney leaves the convection area False wall not mandatory If the existing wall is at least 10 cm thick If the existing wall does not contain flammable material If the existing wall is not a bearing concrete or reinforced concrete wall and is at least 10 cm thick In that case a minimal 10 cm thick layer o
10. the window Report any defects immediately to your dealer Remove enclosed documents and components from the built in fire e Fit the fan set optional See Chapter 4 1 Important Using a hammer open at least two convection openings on the top of the fire N In this way the discharge of the heat that accumulates in the convection casing is guaranteed ventilation openings Ensure that the casing fireplace has sufficient N See Chapter 2 3 The casing fireplace 12 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS 2 3 ACCESSORIES The following accessories can be supplied by your dealer Part no Accessorie 323105 Fan set Escamolux Set consisting of 2 convection fans 230 VAC 90 W each including fan speed controller and assembly material 312829 Convection set General for convection air extraction Advice use if appliance is installed with fan set 302188 1x Flexible aluminium pipe 125 mm L 3 m max 310178 2x Fitting box 135 x 135 mm 309872 2x Convection exit grid white 145 x 145 mm 309730 2x Collar adaptor 0125 mm 304040 4x Hose clamp 0125 mm 2 4 BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITIONING BUILT IN FIRES General The appliance may only be set up in a room in which the location architectural construction and activity is not endangered by the presence of a fire The surface on which the appliance is to be placed must be correctly shaped and big enough
11. to accommodate the appliance safely in compliance with DIN 18895 part 1 When fitting all local and or national safety regulations must be followed closely particularly in rooms with walls floors containing flammable material If in doubt consult the fire prevention department of your local fire brigade and or the architectural department of your local authority 13 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 Built in fires may solely be used in Rooms with at least one outer door or window that can be opened e A suite of rooms connected directly or indirectly with each other with a collective supply of air In the aforementioned cases the capacity of the room s must be at least 4 m per kW of nominal output Built in fires may only be constructed or moved into rooms where at least 360 m combustion air per hour and per m clear fire opening can circulate If there are any other fire burning appliances in the same room at least 540 m combustion air per hour and per m clear fire opening must be in circulation Other appliances must have at least 1 6 m combustion air per hour per total nominal output in kW at a calculated pressure difference of 0 04 mbar with the ambient air Built in fires must not be used in Staircases except in buildings with no more than two apartments Entrances providing general access Rooms in which highly inflammable or explosive substances are processed or manu
12. 0 65 Per filling Calculated per hour for 45 minutes Wood 4 blocks 5 blocks each around 1 0 kg each around 1 0 kg Briquettes 6 briquettes 8 briquettes each around 0 5 kg each around 0 5 kg Dimensions wood block c 30 cm long and 30 cm perimeter A 1 0 kg The maximum burning load is based on a nominal capacity of 15 kW and a efficiency of 75 76 58 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BARBAS Escamolux 70 55 Escamolux 90 45 Per filling Calculated per hour for 45 minutes Wood 6 blocks 8 blocks each around 1 0 kg each around 1 0 kg Briguettes 9 briguettes 12 briguettes each around 0 5 kg each around 0 5 kg Dimensions wood block c 30 cm long and 30 cm perimeter A 1 0 kg The maximum burning load is based on a nominal capacity of 24 25 kW and a efficiency of 71 Escamolux 70 65 Per filling Calculated per hour for 45 minutes Wood 5 blocks 6 blocks each around 1 0 kg each around 1 0 kg Briquettes 7 briquettes 9 briquettes each around 0 5 kg each around 0 5 kg Dimensions wood block c 30 cm long and 30 cm perimeter A 1 0 kg The maximum burning load is based on a nominal capacity of 20 kW and a efficiency of 73 59 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 Escamolux 105 45 Per filling Calculated per hour for 45 minutes Wood 7 blocks 9 blocks each around 1 0 kg each around 1
13. 2x 66 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS 14 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How often should have my chimney swept At least once a year If you use your fire more than three times a week on average have your chimney swept more often Have the chimney swept by a recognised company Your fire insurance policy may make this a condition and ask for proof Does a built in fire have better output than an open fire Yes a built in fire has between 7 and 8 times the efficiency of an open fire See also sections 7 2 and 7 3 What is the difference between nominal heat output nominal heat input and efficiency Nominal heat output represents the net amount of heat that the appliance generates The total heat content of the fuel is the so called nominal heat input Efficiency is the percentage of fuel converted into useful heat It is the ratio of nominal heat output and heat input How can I keep the glass clean By making a point of using dry clean wood in the fire Wood that is too damp immediately gives off lots of ash Make sure the seals are in good working order Any air seeping out around the glass part of the door will cool the air resulting in the fire not burning cleanly Can a wood burning stove built in fire be connected to a central heating installation The Barbas range does not have any stoves fires that can be connected to central heating installations We do not advise attempt
14. 490 cm 285 kg 0 85 x 0 4 0 34 m 643 x 794 mm ESCAMOLUX 90 45 Wood 10 25 kW 24 kW 71 74 mg m 19 3 g s 392 C 0 12 mbar 200 mm 2198 mm ext 0125 mm 2123 mm ext 2x Z165x70 mm 91 cm 4x G125 mm 490 cm 262 kg 0 96 x 0 4 0 38 m 425 x 910 mm BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 105 45 2004 Wood 10 30 kW 26 kW 74 38 mg m 16 7 g s 409 C 0 12 mbar 250 mm 2248 mm ext 0125 mm 2123 mm ext 2x 65x70 mm 91 cm 4x G125 mm 490 cm 285 kg 1 10x0 4 0 44 m2 425 x 1050 mm Vermiculite insulation plates 700 kg m 1100 C Vermiculite insulation plates 700 kg m 1100 C Steel heat resistant and rust proof Vermiculite insulation plates 700 kg m 1100 C 65 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 ESCAMOLUX 70 55 ESCAMOLUX 70 65 ESCAMOLUX 80 65 ESCAMOLUX 90 45 ESCAMOLUX 105 45 Outside Construction Sheet steel casing Doors Lift door Door tilted forwards to allow window to be cleaned Operation Handle for sliding the door upwards and downwards Handle for tilting the door forwards Combustion air supply slider Single combined slide for controlling the primary and secondary air supply Ash collection Base stones Options Fan set Escamolux 2 convection fans 230 V 90 Wa piece for transport of heating air Rev control by built in fanspeed controller Convection set 1x or
15. 5 90 45 105 45 Connect the plug five pronged to the cable tree Place the cable tree if possible under the fire Place the built in box no more than 1 metre from the fire or near the fireplace Fit the fanspeed controller into the built in box Fanspeed controller with integrated Built in box for Fanspeed controller ON OFF switch For installation in built in box Check the operation of the fan set Note The fan set should be connected to an earthed wall socket This socket must remain accessible at all times The electrical connection must be undertaken by a qualified professional Fit place all components back in the appliance in the reverse order to above The fans are at all times accessible via the fire for service purposes By means of the hollow area and the openings at the front or on both sides of the chimney breast the fan system will extract sufficient air from the room to be heated for the convection box of the fire 30 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS The combustion air supply The combustion air supply connection is located on the under side of the appliance Air supply connection on the under side of the appliance Note Always ensure that there is sufficient open space under the appliance for the combustion air supply 31 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 Connecting direct air supply connection Note The c
16. DIRECTIONS FOR USE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ESCAMOLUX 1 CHAUFFAGE BOIS NAME OUTPUT DESCRIPTION Escamolux 55 55 Built in fire Escamolux 70 55 Built in fire Escamolux 70 65 Built in fire Escamolux 80 65 Built in fire Escamolux 90 45 Built in fire Escamolux 105 45 Built in fire EN 13229 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS BARBAS WOOD BURNING BUILT IN FIRE WITH LIFT DOOR ESCAMOLUX 55 55 ESCAMOLUX 70 55 ESCAMOLUX 70 65 ESCAMOLUX 80 65 ESCAMOLUX 90 45 ESCAMOLUX 105 45 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 Introduction T T An 5020 ne rs 7 1 2 Safety and installation instructions 7 2 Placing Z hs ms 9 2 2 Preparation for P ii6flll gt csdm sii 9 2 3 ACOESSO0 rise bast s i cie 13 2 4 Basic requirements for positioning built in fires LL 14 2 5 Construction requirements 17 2 6 Heat insulating iACGIIA S iiceiitieiieiariddstiadiiodiiditi002848 0a66244144666 d6a 18 254 MING Y i PPP 20 3 Installation instructions 3 1 Requirements relating to the use of existing chimneys 22 4 Fitting the fireplace 4 1 Preparation inspection of function 24 4 2 Building in a fire in Germany and Switzerland 45 5 Opera
17. and linden Unsuitable fuels are Painted bonded chipboard MDF etc or impregnated wood plastic and other flammable waste Stoking a fire with this is completely forbidden The combustion gases released by these materials are aggressive and will attack your fireplace insert and the environment Paraffin containing open fire lighters are not suitable for a closed fire A closed fire generates more heat than an open fire thus the paraffin will melt out of the blocks prematurely Damp wood burns poorly is unsuitable and produces too much smoke including in the room when you are topping up the wood dirties the glass leaves deposits in the chimney and delivers about half the heat output of dried wood Do not burn coal in the hearth The fire is not designed for this 57 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 10 AMOUNT OF FUEL 10 1 AMOUNT OF FUEL Each appliance is constructed for a certain maximum amount of fuel Remember that the more fuel you put into your fire the hotter it will become and overheating may even occur If this happens there is a risk of fire lt may also damage your appliance and chimney BARBAS will not assume liability for damage caused by overheating Burning one layer of wood can lead to varying outputs When used correctly one load will burn in around 45 minutes Putting in too much wood at once can lead to the appliance being overloaded Escamolux 55 55 Escamolux 8
18. can be referred to as pre heated combustion air The built in appliance can also be fitted with an air duct this is compulsory in Germany which draws the combustion air directly from outside The air intake must have a opening of at least 125 mm If required the air pipe can be fitted with a control damper In this case the position of the damper must be visible from the outside The use of a direct combustion air intake is strongly advised if the appliance is fitted with a convection fan set The casing fireplace The casing may not be directly connected to the built in fire but must be constructed so that it is self supporting a mantle iron or lintel should be used for this The covering in the area must be of non flammable materials of flame retardant material class A1 This includes bricks cladding ceramic tiles metal or plasterwork Promatec and Nobranda The opening for incoming and outgoing air from the casing must be at least totally 900 cm At least 200 cm from the opening for incoming and outgoing air must not be closable The ventilation of the casing fireplace can be provided by grills but this can also be achieved by not building the fireplace right up to the ceiling leaving a gap of 5 cm 15 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BARBAS LAN SET L N Tan NSS Xi K V ch x je M V v YR Y N Use of con
19. d removing it The lower retardant plate is already removed 2 Dismantling metal bottom plate appliance e Dismantle the upper metal bottom plate by unscrewing the bolts 35 BHRBHS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 Remove the upper metal bottom plate using a screwdriver Remove the air slider ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 e Dismantle the lower metal bottom plate by unscrewing the bolts e Remove the lower metal bottom plate BARBAS 37 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 3 Fitting combustion air supply tube pipe 0125 mm Insert the metal flexible pipe under the appliance through the opening in the bottom A nr g Aj te ed el HS mx Fix the tube to the lower metal bottom plate using a tube clamp or parker screws 38 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BARBAS Insert a piece of pipe 0125 mm between the pipe and the external air supply opening in the wall with if required a movable damper in such a way that the pipe with operating lever is fitted so that the damper can be opened and shut from the living area Check that everything works correctly Fit a grill to the outside wall 4 Assembly of the interior and bottom plates takes place in the reverse order The appliance can be built in using brickwork or by means of fire resistant plates that are screw
20. e of moisture is achieved after 1 5 2 years of drying The moisture content is then 15 17 Decomposition At moderate high temperatures 150 C 350 C the decomposition process can be discerned This is when the chemical structure of the fuel breaks down This process involves the creation of volatile compounds such as carbon monoxide CO water vapour H O and methane CH In addition substances which are volatile at decomposition temperature but condense at lower temperatures are often released These are the tar like components this by product is also known as creosote which is deposited in the chimney and cold parts of the fire in poor burning conditions Combustion of the products of decomposition The volatile compounds burn in the gas phase if O air is added The ignition temperature of these volatile compounds is approx 550 C Combustion of solid hydrocarbons The solid component that remains consists of pure hydrocarbons which will burn at approx 800 C if O air is added 70 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS 71 BARBAS INTERFOCOS B V HALLENSTRAAT 17 5531 AB BLADEL NEDERLAND E mail info Obarbas nl Internet www barbas com 03 010111 327873
21. ealer as well as the flexible hoses and clamps required Within a range of 30 cm either side and 50 cm above the escape opening exit grids there must be no flammable materials e g wooden ceiling fitted furniture Cover the top side and rear of the appliance to the front edge with c 10 cm thick insulating material T gt 700 C Class A1 according to DIN 4102 EN 13501 Leave a few centimetres clearance between the front of the chimney breast and the appliance Ensure the appliance is level by adjusting the feet to the correct height Use a no 17 spanner for this Make a good seal between the flue outlet from the appliance to the chimney See also 2 7 Ensure that the entire flue is gas tight Ventilate the chimney by placing ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the chimney breast Close up the front ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS Available grids option for ventilating the fireplace COLOUR DIMENSION cm CLEAR OPENING cm White 13 5 x 13 5 incl fitting box White 27 0 x 13 5 incl fitting box If the fire is to be placed against a bearing wall or against a wall containing flammable material an air gap of at least 20 mm should first be created Before it a false wall 100 mm thick must be built of masonry or aerated concrete If the fire is not placed against a bearing wall or a wall containing flammable material no false wall is necessary Laye
22. ed to a metal frame You can if you like erect a natural stone mantelpiece in front of this Note Ensure that there is a clearence of 2 mm between the brick work fireproof plate in connection with the appliance expanding when hot Convection set 1x or 2x option If required a convection set can be added when installing the appliance Use convection set The function of the convection set option is to improve the convection through the appliance resulting in efficiency improvement and preventing high temperatures in the chimney breast The set consists of 3m aluflex 2 exit grids white 2collar adaptors 0125 mm 4 hose clamps Assembly convection set o Secure the collar adaptors 2x or 4x to the appliance Now connect the flexible hoses to the collar adaptors 2125 mm on the top of the fire and to the metal fitting box on the air exit grids that are being used do not forget to fit hose clamps e Ensure that the flexible hose connections are gastight 39 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 40 e If desired insulate the flexible pipes with heat insulating material that is resistant to temperatures in excess of 700 C e The air exit grids cannot be fitted until a few days later once the masonry has been pointed and allowed to dry If one or more channels are connected leading to other rooms these rooms must be fitted with closable grids These are available from your d
23. es It is necessary to leave additional space at the sides of the fire for this as described above The fan set consists of e 2 fans e gaskets 1 fanspeed controller with built in box 1 junction box wiring assembly material Fitting the fan set Remove the 5 pronged plug from each fan The fan set can be fully assembled from inside the fire Carefully remove the bottom plates left and right from the fire Use a wide and flat screwdriver for this Make sure no pieces are broken off 25 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 Remove the bottom plate strip at the front This will cause the ventilation panel strip with slot openings to drop downwards 26 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BARBAS Remove the ventilation panel that is now resting on the metal bottom Remove the rear side panels left and right carefully using a wide flat screwdriver Slide the front side panels to the back and remove them 27 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 The inner metal panels left and right can now be unscrewed 8 x cross headed Unscrew the outer metal panel left and right 28 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 The fan can now be fitted to this using 4 nuts and bolts Note Place gaskets between fan and outer plate BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 6
24. f insulation must be used and the insulation must be closed tightly and overlapping at the sides 45 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 Fitting a built in fire against a wall with flammable material in Germany OG BON CON 10 11 12 46 NT SN RS yn A AA ALA SOS CE 2U 4 l 18 oe L 22 4 N A ___ A 4 2 2 D 18 3 aa Ai im T7 Es A SRS de i 8 ean p La ig iiaii aa 15 s RS A PR 14 ee pres a 7 r aes ia AS 13 SE ca ad Ij aa SAR 2 us sua Lil j Re i Er 18270 Maldu TTT TP LZ K a a oa a a o nus 4 35 mem R o 1 PS ne eee Td 5 TT SP PIELER ERMC APTA TTT OO Red Le cx 11 10 12 Fire 13 Expansion seam Adapter 14 Covering Insulation material for adapter 15 Decorative frame Mineral masonry 16 Inlet opening convection air Convection area 17 Hot air flexible hose pipe Layer of insulation material 18 Hot air escape grid 10 cm T gt 700 C 19 Mantelpiece False wall 20 Ceiling Wall to be protected 21 Mantle iron or lintel Layer of insulation material 22 Layer of insulation material 10 cm T gt 700 C 10 cm T gt 700 C Concrete plate 23 Floor in front of the fire Layer of insulation material 24 Inlet opening ambient air 10 cm T gt 700 C 25 Air admission damper Pedestal 26 Flue damper Smoke flap
25. factured e Garages Rooms or apartments with air conditioning or convection heating provided by fans unless it can be guaranteed that they will not interfere with the working of the fire This is under the following conditions the installation merely circulates air around the room the installation has sufficient safety provisions preventing the possibility of spontaneous and automatic underpressure being created in the room in which the fire is situated that the combustion air stream created by the fire and the volume streams of the extraction installations in the room and adjoining rooms connected by de aeration connections do not create underpressure greater than 0 04 mbar This must also be guaranteed if easily accessible air conditioning equipment is moved or removed from the room 14 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS Provision of combustion and convection air The local chimney sweep authorities must be consulted prior to fitting regarding the suitability and combustion air supply DIN 18160 house chimneys must be observed DIN 18895 parts 1 and 3 also apply The air which is piped in through a grill in the wall ensures that the air in the room is refreshed and is also used for the combustion process The combustion air is sucked in through the grill in the chimney breast and through the opening underneath the appliance Because some of this air passes through the chimney breast it
26. ider Centre position 50 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS We recommend that you maintain a substantial layer of ash 2 3 cm This not only forms a protective layer for the base of the appliance but also significantly reduces consumption of fuel and allows new wood to catch light easier When loading the fire with fuel mostly two blocks measuring 30 cm long and 30 cm in outline is sufficient Do not add more fuel until the previous fuel has burned down to the charcoal stage The flames are then almost no longer visible Do not leave the door open longer than necessary Weather conditions In order to reduce pollution and any other inconvenience we advise not firing up the fire when there is no wind or in foggy misty conditions Smoke development Your fire has been designed to be used with the load observation door closed Should you use it with the door open under certain circumstances presence of mechanical ventilation draught differences in barometric pressure smoke may enter the room in which fire is situated Use of the stove Your fire is suitable for periodic use The fire may only be positioned in a place where the location construction and activity in the room can accommodate it without danger Ventilation When using the fire ensure a good supply of fresh air particularly if the combustion air is drawn from the room itself Turn on the flue gas fan if the flue is fitted with o
27. inary circle with an 150 cm radius centred on the built in fire 22 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS Ceiling above the built in fire fireplace If the hollow space above the fire reaches as high as the ceiling it must be protected if it contains any flammable material and or if it is a bearing structure Such protection should be in the form of a 10 cm thick heat insulating layer Construction parts containing flammable substances or material and fitted furniture outside the radiation area of the fitted fireplace There must be a distance of at least 5 cm between the outside surfaces of the chimney breast casing fireplace into which the fire is built and the construction parts of inflammable building material and inflammable components such as integrated furniture Expansion seams Between the fire and its casing fireplace an expansion seam must be factored in to calculations This may be filled in with ceramic sealing tape The casing fireplace must also be covered on the inside with a layer of insulation material It is not necessary to insulate the casing if the fitted fireplace is designed so that the free surfaces thereof cannot get hotter than 85 C 23 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 4 FITTING THE FIREPLACE 4 1 PREPARATION INSPECTION OF FUNCTION Remove the transport security see chapter 2 2 Check the function of the lift door Check the opera
28. ing it At what temperature does do the convection fan s start up If the fire is fitted with convection fans these are regulated using a built in fanspeed controller and there is no automatic temperature adjustment present The on off switch is integrated in the fanspeed controller 67 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 How do I know if I m heating correctly Follow the instructions in this manual The flames should play softly across the wood and the wood should burn evenly Once the fire has been burning for a short time the smoke from the chimney should be almost translucent What is wrong with a smoking chimney A seriously smoking chimney means that combustion is less than optimum There may be a number of reasons for this If the fire has only just caught on or has recently been topped up some smoke is normal By opening the door s for a short period the wood will catch fire quicker and the smoky period will be shorter If you leave the fire door open and especially if you burn damp wood the result will be a lot of smoke In both cases the combustion temperature is too low This leaves numerous dangerous compounds intact which means more deposits in your chimney and more waste into the environment What should I do if the wood does not catch fire This probably means that the wood is damp Remove the wood and replace it with dry wood If necessary make a fire with wood briquettes
29. ining flammable material such as walls the adapter must be encased in at least 20 cm of a mineral substance such as aerated concrete Protection of the basic surface surface When fitting a built in fire on a surface containing flammable material the surface must be fitted with a covering layer of a non flammable material such as concrete with a thickness of 6 cm The concrete plate must be of sufficient dimensions to act as a bearing surface The concrete plate must then be covered with at least 3 cm of heat insulation If a concrete pedestal is not immediately available a pedestal should be built on the creeping space Parquet or wooden flooring must not extend to within the chimney breast Protection of the floor in front of the built in fire fireplace The floor in front of the built in fire fireplace must be made of non flammable material The minimum dimensions of these non flammable surfaces must be as follows e At the front the dimensions are determined by the height of the heating area measured from the bottom plate h plus 30 cm h 30 cm however no less than 50 cm At the sides the dimensions are determined by the height of the heating area measured from the bottom plate h plus 20 cm h 20 cm however no less than 30 cm Construction parts containing flammable substances or material and fitted furniture within the radiation area of the fitted fireplace Any flammable materials should be kept outside an imag
30. mmediately shut the chimney flap if fitted Immediately shut the air supply to the fire Call the fire brigade 112 e Quickly quench the fire in the appliance with sand or soda in order to prevent smoke in your house Never use water to put out the fire Ventilate If there has been a fire in the chimney have it swept and inspected for damage and leakage 8 2 OUTPUT In practice combustion is all about loss This entails Loss through excess heat leaving the chimney rather than going into the room Loss through insufficient combustion such as CO carbon monoxide and soot particles Loss through excessive unburnt fuel in the ash The rate at which fuel can burn completely is called the output A well stoked fitted fire achieves output of 70 and thus falls into the category of high output low emissions built in fires This means that you benefit directly by using less wood to achieve the same level of heat The environment benefits as well a well stoked high output appliance means less pollution and fewer odours Adverse effects on the output are Burning the fire with the door open Awarm chimney works in the same way as an extractor When the door is open the chimney draws in much more air than is necessary for combustion This relatively cool air cools down the fire Excessive chimney draught The combustion air does not reach the fuel but leaves the appliance via the chimney The fire cools and
31. n purchasing such pipe sections we advise you to find out whether some form of casing of the pipes is required A few points for your attention chimneys must be free standing i e they must not rest on the appliance itself all connections between the appliance and the chimney must be properly insulated e flammable material must be kept clear outside the casing insulation zone of all through feeds in the floor or wall remember the roof decking 20 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS Do not make any horizontal connections Deposits and soot will collect here unless it is a short horizontal connection directly behind the built in fire The chimney calculation as in Germany is made according to DIN 4705 parts 1 and 2 with each of the following measured values mass flow of the flue gasses temperature of the flue outlet on the fire chimney draught nominal power output 21 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE USE OF EXISTING CHIMNEYS The adapter material for the connection with the chimney must be made of at least 2 mm thick sheet steel and must be insulated with a heat resistant material 3 cm in thickness Connect the pipes to the existing chimney using a sliding sleeve in the ceiling niche pipe Check all connections for air tightness If the smoke outlet leads through parts conta
32. ne Spare parts Any replacement parts must be new original parts Use of non original reconditioned parts will invalidate your warranty Modification Do not make modifications to your fire Any alteration to your fire of whatever nature will also invalidate your warranty 51 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 Continuous stoking with the primary air supply open combustion air supply slider is fully over to the position air via rear of wood rack with outlet just above the vermiculite bottom plate causes a fiercely white hot fire that can damage parts of the fireplace 7 4 HEATING ECONOMICALLY The most environmentally friendly and economic way of heating with wood is to have your fire hot but calm The ash should appear to glow a soft red orange and should not glow like a blacksmith s fire Fires like that burn quickly and intensely leaving little time for complete combustion Your fire is at its most economical when Burning with the door closed This makes the fire hotter and improves combustion Using dry and clean wood as described further in section 9 Always ensure even combustion Stoke with the primary air regulator closed To do this place the combustion air supply slider in the centre position The bed of the fire should be homogeneous and the fire must have easy access to air Position the blocks of wood loosely and evenly horizontally on the bed
33. nt plates brake plates interior panels bottom stones etc are in the correct position They may have moved during installation The built in fire has a heat proof finish It only hardens at high temperatures When unpacked it is therefore not fully hardened It can easily be damaged at this time Begin stoking up the fire with a low flame see chapter 7 Increase the heat gradually for approx 2 hours until you reach the correct output Keep it at this level for another 2 3 hours The finish will now be properly hardened and can be touched without damaging The hardening process creates a nasty though harmless smell vapour Adequate ventilation is of the utmost importance 48 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS 7 USE 7 1 VENTILATION Air is a vital component of the combustion process Ensure that there is a sufficient supply of fresh air For each kilo of wood that you put on the fire door closed 10 15 m of extra air is needed That means 50 m3 per hour As you can see a plentiful supply of air is essential Fresh air supply opening minimal 125 mm 7 2 GETTING THE FIRE GOING Figure 3 When you start the fire the chimney is still cold and there is little draught This means that the chimney s capacity to draw in air is limited Consequently the air supply has to be helped by opening the door and regulating slider Use dry fine wood and some scrunched up paper or firelighters to s
34. o much wood in one go The fire can then become over heated The appliance may only be set up if the appliance and location meets the national and local installation regulations local fire brigade regulations and required architectural provisions ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BARBAS 2 PLACING 2 1 INCLUDED Documentation e Warranty e Manual Loose in appliance Glove Heat resistant up to max 95 C e Handle 2 2 PREPARATION FOR POSITIONING Dismantle the metal plate on the front above the fire opening by unscrewing the screws on the sides and the top hexagonal 7 BHRBHS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 e Remove the plastic tie wraps with which the chains are secured Ensure that the chains are properly placed on the chain wheels Check whether the lift door is functioning properly 10 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BARBAS If necessary adjust the lift door using the two screw thread eyes on the top of the lift door Ensure that the bottom of the lift door fits horizontally to the sealing strip Reassemble the metal plate to the appliance In addition check the way the door tilts forward to allow the glass to be cleaned 11 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 Check the operation of the slider for the regulation of the combustion air intake bottom left of
35. oduced modifications to the appliance are not permitted 61 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 12 DIMENSIONS 12 1 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 1459 1502 62 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS 12 2 ESCAMOLUX 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 14 Air supply connection Appliance A B Cc Do E F 6 H 63 BARBAS 13 TECHNICAL DATA Combustion Measured in compliance with Fuel Output min max Nominal output Efficiency PM10 Dust emissions Flue gas mass flow Flue temperature Chimney draught Flue gas connection Combustion air supply connection via the under side of the appliance Convection air supply connection connection for convection fans option Convection air outlet connection Weight Inside Dimensions surface area b x d clear fire opening h x b Interior panels Bottom Inner lining Retardant plates brake plates 2x 64 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 EN 13229 2001 and EN 13229 A2 Wood 10 20 kW 15 kW 75 57 mg m 13 3 g s 292 C 0 12 mbar 180 mm 2178 mm ext 125 mm 123 mm ext 2x 65x70 mm 91 cm 2x 0125 mm 245 cm 225 kg 0 62 x 0 36 0 22 m2 450 x 570 mm ESCAMOLUX 70 55 Wood 10 25 kW 25 kW 71 91 mg m 19 3 g s 404 C 0 12 mbar 200 mm 2198 mm ext 0125 mm
36. of ash so that they are separate and several centimetres away from the walls Note Keep the bottom at the front as free of ash as possible Every 2 or 3 times you replenish the fire push the ash at N the front several centimetres towards the back In this way the fire will be well aerated as it burns 52 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS 7 5 CLEANING THE WINDOW After several burning hours a light deposit may form on the inner side of the window Once the fire has cooled down this deposit can be removed using glass cleaner or ceramic hob cleaner To allow easy cleaning of the window it can be tilted forward using the handle 53 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 8 8 1 54 GENERAL HINTS TIPS Burn dry wood only Damp wood not only burns poorly it causes more pollution in the appliance window the chimney your room when opening the door of the appliance for instance and the environment Wood can only be classified as dry if it has been stored under a Dutch barn for at least two years not covered with plastic Never use painted or impregnated wood The gases emitted when burning painted or impregnated wood are aggressive and will affect the appliance the environment and your health Ensure that your fire burns well The smoke generated should be translucent or white and the windows of the fire will remain clean We recommend that you do not
37. omplete interior of the appliance including A the retardant plates brake plates are made of a heat resistant material that is very fragile 1 Dismantling interior of appliance First carefully remove the bottom plates left and right from the fire Use a wide flat screwdriver for this Make sure no pieces are broken off 32 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS Remove the bottom plate strip at the front This will cause the ventilation panel strip with slot openings to drop downwards L b Vs BS Remove the ventilation panel strip with slot openings that is now resting on the metal bottom Remove the rear side panels left and right carefully using a wide flat screwdriver 33 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 Slide the front side panels left and right to the back and remove them If you wish you may also remove the two retardant plates brake plates e Lower retardant plate Position of lower retardant plate Lower retardant plate View seen from below Remove this by tilting it upwards from the combustion chamber tipping it forwards and removing it 34 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS e Upper retardant plate Position upper retardant plate Upper retardant plate View seen from below Remove this by tilting it upwards from the combustion chamber tipping it forwards an
38. r the appliance parts information and directions in the event of problems Study this manual carefully before using the stove We recommend you keep this manual in a safe place for reference purposes 1 2 SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Safety Do not place flammable objects within 150 cm of the appliance Pay special attention to furnishings and ornaments around the fire When you use your fire the exterior will become hot Always wear the glove or use the accessories supplied when filling etc Protect yourself and others especially children from burns Do not leave children unattended when the fire is burning Watch your clothing Synthetic clothing in particular can easily catch fire and burn intensely Do not approach the appliance with flammable materials or liquids Any work with solvents adhesives etc in the space heated by the fire can be very dangerous Make sure you know what state your chimney is in Cracks in the chimney may not only lead to damp staining of walls and leaking of smoke they can also impair the carrying off of smoke Make sure you get proper advice from your Barbas dealer or other specialist company e Avoid chimney fires Have your chimney swept at least once per year more often if you use your fire a lot Prevent excessive deposits of soot inside the chimney by not burning freshly cut wood Instead burn clean dry chopped wood BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90
39. re is burning Do I have to take any extra measures if the room I am heating has an extractor fan mechanical ventilation If the combustion air comes from the living room A flue gas fan is required for permanent extraction of the area in which the fireplace is placed The type of flue gas fan depends on the capacity of the extractor system Always consult your installation engineer about this If the combustion air comes directly from outside via a direct connection If there is constant extraction of the room in which the fire is located no additional provisions are necessary What is creosote Creosote is a tar like deposit which is left in the chimney It is formed in poor combustion conditions when burning wood damp wood pinching off the air supply to the fire or burning impregnated or painted wood for example Creosote ignites at approx 500 C This temperature can easily be reached if the fire is raging This means that deposits of creosote in your chimney could cause a chimney fire 69 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 What happens when wood is burnt The combustion process The combustion of wood involves the following steps Drying The first step is that the fuel wood dries out Even at low temperatures lt 100 C any moisture still in the wood will evaporate This drying procedure implies a significant loss of energy if wood which is too damp is burnt The right degre
40. rs of insulation of at least 100 mm thickness will then be sufficient class A1 DIN 4102 EN 13501 compliant After four weeks your fire will be ready for use 41 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 Mounting a Escamolux fire against a fireproof wall Fitting an Escamolux fire against a wall with flammable material gt 10 cm insulation see table 1 page 17 T lt 85 C Fire against a non bearing and non flammable wall 42 gt 10 cm insulation see table 1 page 17 gt 10 cm additional false brick wall e 20 mm air cavity T lt 85 C Ya KS Fire against a bearing wall or wall with flammable material E ONOOG RON ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS scamolux built into chimney breast Combustion air supply via grate in outside wall Inlet opening grate chimney breast combustion and convection air Inlet opening appliance combustion air Inlet opening appliance convection air Natural convection in the chimney breast Outlet opening appliance convection air 2x or 4x Outlet opening grate chimney breast convection air 2x or 4x Flue gas outlet appliance 43 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 Escamolux with fan set option and convection set option built into chimney breast Combustion air supply
41. tart the fire Leave the lift door ajar for 10 minutes Do not fully open the door as the window will then remain cold If the door is then shut smoke will condense on the glass and form soot Open the primary air by moving the air supply slider to the right side 49 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 When the tinder material is burning well place approximately 2 pieces of wood each around 1 kilo on the fire and leave the sliding door ajar for the moment After circa 3 minutes you can close the door completely If the fuel has caught fire properly you can move the air supply slider to the left Adjust the air regulator slider in the middle position of the range It is recommended to burn the wood on a thick ash layer about 3 cm Prevent white glow and over firing 7 3 INSTRUCTIONS WHILE STOKING After approx 10 minutes the fire will be burning fiercely You can now top it up with a few larger blocks of wood Close the door when the new wood catches fire Using the air supply slider you can now adjust the air supply for further combustion Make sure the fire burns quietly Note Once you have got the fire going leave the air supply slider in the centre position for optimal combustion Your fire will then be much cleaner and more efficient more heat less topping up ti Control range of primary air supply m Control range of secondary air supply CS Combustion air supply sl
42. the combustion quality decreases 55 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 56 Using too much wood This is a problem if your built in fire is too small In that case it becomes overloaded and burns more wood than heat emitted In this case too the fuel cannot burn completely More to the point there is not enough air to mix with the flames This has an extra impact on the environment Admitting too much air under the fuel combustion air supply slider is fully over to the position Combustion is raised to high intensity like a blacksmith s fire Combustion really needs time If combustion is too intense there is insufficient time for the built in fire to radiate all the heat The chimney will become excessively hot and the same will be true of the escaping smoke This heat is thus lost 9 9 1 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BARBAS FUELS WOOD Suitable fuels are All sorts of clean wood forested The wood must have been dried for at least two years Well dried wood has a humidity percentage between 10 and 20 Recommended dimensions length ca 30 cm outline ca 30 cm A Compressed wood blocks without binder see wood dimensions Hard woods burn slowly and easily form charcoal for example hornbeam oak ash beech elm and birch Softwood burns with more flame but forms less charcoal and radiates less heat Examples are spruce pine poplar
43. tion of the combustion air supply slider Check the position of the retardant plates brake plates Check whether the convection holes 0125 mm 2x or 4x on the top side are open Check that the fan once fitted is in working order Positioning of the fireplace The fire must be positioned on a concrete surface If such a surface is not immediately available a pedestal must be built from the creeping space The appliance can be placed in position using the carrying brackets supplied The space between the fireplace hearth surround brick work and the fire itself should be left completely open so that there is an empty space At least 25 cm of free space should be left on both sides of the fire Then a later installation of a fan set is always possible Ventilate the fireplace by placing ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the chimney breast The total ventilation openings should be at least 450 cm at the bottom of the chimney breast and also at least 450 cm at the top of the chimney breast Total ventilation openings 900 cmZ 24 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS The ventilation openings at the top should be at least 50 cm below the ceiling Ventilation openings Figure 2 Use of ventilation of fireplace Positioning the fan set option The convection fan system 2 fans is connected to both sides of the fire without making use of flexible connection hos
44. tion of the lil6Pl d s sess swemun eossedma sbeses uom dss 47 6 Stoking up for the first UNG 2 aisiais iii L ai 48 7 Use FA V NlGNOissa sos oss ass a as Ta 49 7 2 Getting the fire GOING 5 onc se ecccxedecasnrtindinseedincaniddastateneds riska 49 7 3 Instructions while SORA i i nee 50 7 4 Heating SCOMOMICANY ass ini si iii a i i i i 52 7 5 Cleaning the WINd0W secco i k center acd 53 8 General hints OA MDS ss PP 54 to A So PPS 55 9 Fuel Debs V6dd sand M N S 57 10 Amount of fuel 10 1 Amount of TN a aaa a i eouannacsarceansie 58 10 2 Heat FAC IAU ON asis aa asas a es is as E si a ais 60 11 Regular MAIN eNANES amsn k ii 61 12 Dimensions 121 ES CAMONIK SO iui a aaa i a i oi en den si 62 12 2 Escamolux 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 63 13 Technical AE ae i ai i sai E ii 64 14 Frequently asked QUESTIONS i ikinkuninis kasausi kisaskasnis ss is ss sk dd 67 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 FOREWORD We would like to congratulate you on your purchase of this modern Barbas built in wood fire This quality product will give you years of heating pleasure as you enjoy the play of the flames and the cosy glow of the fire This manual contains directions for both positioning the appliance and for its environmentally friendly use It also contains technical data fo
45. vection set 1x Figure 1 Ventilation and combustion air intake via the chimney breast When building in the appliance you can if you wish use a convection set 1x or 2x option to connect the convection openings to the warm air exit grills in the chimney breast See figure 1 and Chapter 4 16 ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 BHRBHS Place the collar rings 2x or 4x on the convection openings The convection air pipes must be made of non flammable material which cannot be distorted Within a range of 30 cm either side and 50 cm above the escape opening there must be no flammable materials e g wooden ceiling fitted furniture The convection casing of the built in fire must be covered all around with a 10 cm thick layer of insulation use of ceramic wool is permitted 2 5 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS Built in fires must be constructed such that the adapter from the chimney and convection pipes can easily be cleaned There must be no electrical cables or gas pipes in the walls surrounding the area of the fireplace In accordance with construction regulations in Germany combustion air pipes in buildings with more than two inhabited floors containing piping and cabling running through fire walls must be fitted in such a way that fire and smoke cannot escape to other floors or rooms 17 BARBAS ESCAMOLUX 55 55 70 55 70 65 80 65 90 45 105 45 2 6 HEAT INSULATING
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