Installation and Operating Instructions
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1. gt The fireplace cassette can be connected to a flexible exhaust gas flue which is fed through the existing chimney flue This flexible ex haust gas flue must correspond to DIN 1856 T2 Manufacturer e g Westaflex type MS System or Haflex type 870s 2 9 Fire protection 2 9 1 Flooring In front of the openings to fireplaces with closed fireboxes flooring made out of combustible materials must be protected by a covering of non combustible materials The covering must extend outwards at the front by a minimum of 500 mm and at the sides by at least 300 mm from the fireplace opening see Fig 2 The non combustible covering can be made out of ceramics e g tiles flagstones natural stone or other mineral construction materials e g marble granite metal with a thickness of at least 1mm or glass of corresponding strength The covering must be secured against dislocation framework PAGE 20 2 9 2 Thermal radiation field No combustible construction components furniture curtains or decoration may be placed within a distance of 800 mm see Fig 3 of the firebox door in the thermal radiation field This distance can be reduced to 400 mm when a ventilated radiation protection plate is installed between the fireplace and the combustible elements No combustible objects may be placed within a distance of 500 mm above the fireplace Fig 3 2 10 L2. 5 2 Guarantee period 5 3 Proof of purchase 5 4 Guarantee exclusions 5 5 Correction of defects repairs 5 6 Liability 5 7 Note 6 Commissioning report framework PAGE 5 General information Spartherm fireplace cassettes are high quality German products They are easy to install because they are pre assembled Please observe these instructions and discuss them together with the new owner of the fireplace cassette You should talk to the responsible heating inspector chimney sweep in your district before installing your fireplace cassette The inspector will advise you about the relevant building regulations and the suitability of your chimney as well as carrying out the approval process for your fireplace cassette The inspection of your chimney will be conducted in accordance with DIN EN 13384 using the three key values provided in these instructions see Technical data Small children old or frail people As with all heating appliances it is a good idea to install safety devices for these groups of people because the glass panel and also the outer casing of the fireplace cassette can become very hot Risk of burning Never allow these groups of people to touch or use a fireplace cassette without supervision when a fire is lit or has just been extinguished In general the fireplace cassette should not be operated without supervision for long periods of time National and European standards relevant cou
3. sweep in your district before setting up and installing the fireplace cassette in order to clarify the suitability of your chimney and installation location as well as for any other possible issues 2 1 Adjusting the feet of linear fireplace cassettes Fig b Your fireplace cassette is delivered with the feet secured by a nut Fig a Undo the nut before installation Fig b You will need a size 19 spanner The feet can then be adjusted from the inside during installation of the fireplace cassette framework PAGE 9 2 2 Fundamental requirements for the installa tion use of an open fireplace All necessary national and European standards as well as local regulations in the German state DIN DIN EN state building regulations fire regulations etc must be observed and applied for the installation connection and operation of the fireplace cassette The following is a list of the relevant regulations without any claim to completeness FeuVo LBO VKF Fire regulations of the relevant federal state state building regulations or fire protection regulations of the VKF Switzerland 1st BImSchV First ordinance for implementing the Federal Immission Control Act TROL Specialist regulations issued by the Tile Stove and Air Heating System Association ZVSHK DIN 1298 EN 1856 Connecting flue pipes for heat generating systems DIN EN 13229 Inset appliances including open fires using solid fuels DIN 18896 Fireplace
4. 30 above the nominal heat output see 2 3 Tech framework PAGE 38 nical Data for wood feed quantity per hour so that the corrosion coating on the surfaces is properly burnt in During this process the colour can soften slightly please do not place any objects against the appliance or touch the appliance It may sometimes occur that an unpleasant yet harmless smell will come from the fireplace during this burning process sometimes also with slight smoke formation Therefore it is important to ensure a good level of room ventilation during this burning process Open all doors and windows to the outside Please note minor expansion or stress noises can occur during heating or cooling of the fireplace cassette These noises are completely normal and result from the materials expanding due to the high temperatures Note for use in smoke control areas The maximum amount to fuel specified in this manual should not be exceeded overloading can cause excess smoke 3 3 2 Combustion air regulation Combustion air regulation is carried out infinitely variably by adjusting the control lever that is located underneath the door see Fig 8 Adjusting the setting is carried out with the firebox door closed Air supply open when lighting the fire or adding new wood The control lever is pushed completely to the right The firebox will now receive the maximum volume of combustion air as primary and secondary air Dampers left open Oper
5. Is the chimney drawing air too strongly Have your reduced the combustion air regulator Are you using solid hardwood with 15 20 residual moisture Is the door completely closed Have you kept to the recommended volume of wood framework PAGE 49 5 General guarantee conditions 5 1 General information This is a high quality product manufactured according to the very latest technology The materials used were carefully selected and are subject just like our whole production process to continuous monitoring Special expertise is required for assembling and installing this product Therefore our products must only be installed and put into service by specialist companies in accordance with the valid statutory regulations 5 2 Guarantee period We provide a 5 year guarantee for our fireplace cassettes The guarantee period is valid from the date it was delivered to the first customer and for the following areas e Fault free operation according to the regulations in the relevant test DIN EN 1322 e Expert assembly of all parts within the scope of our delivery e Flawless condition of materials e Within the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany can be extend ed contractually We grant a 6 month guarantee for worn parts in the fire area such as refractory concrete grates seals and glass panels as well as for operational elements like handles control levers electronic compo nents and varnished or galvanised su
6. after the chimney has been cleaned The deposits should be removed using a hand brush and or an ash vacuum cleaner specialist dealer The chimney should be cleaned at framework PAGE 46 regular intervals by a chimney sweep Furthermore the fireplace cassette should be inspected each year by a specialist e Exhaust gas control system Additional exhaust gas deflectors can be found above the fireplace and in the exhaust gas collection chamber These components should be cleaned regularly The exhaust gas deflec tors must be removed in order to complete this task They need to be lifted then twisted and can be removed through the firebox in this way The deposits on the deflectors can be cleaned off easily using a hand brush e Ash removal Your fireplace cassette is suitable for burning dry wood which burns best in its own ash If you want to remove the ash from the fireplace open the fireplace door and remove it e g using a dustpan and brush or with an ash vacuum cleaner Finally dispose of the ash in the correct manner e Please note that the embers can still be burning up to 24 hours later or even longer e Cleaning the ceramic glass panel The glass panel can be easily cleaned using standard fireplace glass cleaner which you can also obtain from your specialist dealer The glass fibre seals should not be soaked with cleaning fluids Finally wipe the glass panel with a dry cloth e f you require access to the firebox or the fl
7. lifted into the convection air jacket because the firebox s feet can otherwise cause scratches to the convection air jacket Installation is carried out in the reverse order 2 19 Installation of the convection air sockets In order to install the circulation pipes convection air initially break out the dummy covers and then screw on the two sockets as shown see Fig 8a using the self tapping screws provided Alternatively these screws can be screwed from the inside of the convection air jacket outwards In order to redirect the airflow volume the flaps on the flow control covers at the top front of the convection air jacket need to be pushed into the cut out slots Fig 8a The flow control cover can be reduced in size at the Fig 8b predetermined breaking point to change the airflow volume in the pipe system Predetermined breaking et eek eae em e mt point pre stressed framework PAGE 28 Bend when breaking gt corresponds to approx 50 airflow volume via the connected pipe system and approx 50 in the installation room Without any changes gt corresponds to approx 70 airflow volume via the connected pipe system and approx 30 in the installation room 2 20 Connecting a hot air blower Not valid for linear cassette XS 500 If the fireplace cassette has been ordered with a hot air blower then you only need to connect the plug to a properly earthed electricity socket The following steps
8. should be carried out for maintenance inspection of the hot air blower Dismantle the cover see 2 15 Remove the firebox door see 2 20 Remove the firebox lining see 2 22 The blower is accessible after the inclined rear wall has been dismantled ON In order to retrofit a hot air blower carry out the previously described steps numbered 1 to 3 and continue with steps 4b to 4g 4b Remove the firebox see 2 17 4c Installing the hot air blower involves the following components connection cable set blower cable speed regulator cylindrical fan and cable gland 4d Cut out the pre cut section of the convection air jacket on the lower left side using a hand saw The metal plate can then be broken out of the convection air jacket The speed regulator will be positioned in this section at a later stage 4e Now assemble the blower onto the fixing bracket see picture and install it at the middle bottom of the convection air jacket framework PAGE 29 4f Connect the cable wires to the terminals on the blower as shown and to the control box for the speed regulator Mains supply Blower connection cable After the cables have been connected check and ensure proper functionality before finishing the installation The cables must be fixed using the holding flaps The flaps can either by pressed in from the outside or levered out from the inside Once the cable has been pushed under the flaps the fla
9. to the operation of fireplace cassettes when The system has safety devices that independently and reliably pre vent low pressure in the installation room Or The total combustion airflow volume required for the fireplace cas settes and the airflow volume of the ventilation systems do not cause low pressure less than 0 04 mbar in the installation room used for the open fireplace and any combined rooms providing ventilation Fireplace cassettes may not be installed in Stairwells except in residential buildings with no more than two apartments Hallways that are generally accessible Garages Rooms in which highly flammable or explosive materials or mixtures are processed stored or manufactured in such volumes that danger may result from them exploding or becoming inflamed Fireplace cas settes may not be installed in rooms or apartments that are vented using ventilation systems or hot air heating systems with the aid of fans unless the safe operation of the fireplace cassette is guaran teed 2 2 2 Multiple installations li is possible to have multiple installations connected to a chimney in accordance with DIN 18160 because the fireplace cassettes are fitted with a self closing firebox door A1 All of the fireplaces connected to a chimney must also have been approved for multiple installations framework PAGE 11 2 3 Technical data amp dimension sheets The following information has been taken from the testing repo
10. 2 3 years the wood should be protected from dampness and well ventilated e g under a roof overhang on a side of the building protected from the weather Wood with moisture content lt 25 will be achieved significantly quicker with optimal storage Therefore you should store your firewood already chopped because the bark can prevent the moisture escaping from the wood You should leave a distance the width of a hand between the logs for good ventilation so that the air can circulate properly and the moisture escaping from the wood can be taken away by the air A distance to the floor of approx 20 30 cm should be maintained underneath the stack of wood Renewed absorption of moisture due to precipitation e g rain or snow should be avoided Storing wood in garages under plastic sheets or in poorly ventilated cellars is not recommended because the moisture present in the wood cannot escape properly framework PAGE 45 3 10 Your contribution to environmental protection Whether your fireplace cassette burns in an environmentally friendly way is dependent to a large degree on how it is operated and which fuel is used The following advice should help you to operate your fireplace cassette in an environmentally friendly way e Do not use wood that has been stored for a long time because this wood can lose its flammability and its calorific value reduces after extremely long storage or insufficient ventilation e Adjust the volume of wood
11. Installation and Operating Instructions Linear Fireplace Cassettes XS 500 S 600 M 700 L 800 XL 900 Please note Any guarantee claims are no longer valid if the installation and operating instructions have been ignored Subject to technical modifications and errors Version 09 2014 SPARTHERM Feuerungstechnik GmbH Maschweg 38 D 49324 Melle Germany SPARTHERM Feuerungstechnik Foreword Quality Philosophy You have chosen to purchase a Spartherm fireplace cassette thank you for the trust you have placed in us In a world characterised by an abundance of choice and mass production our company name is associated with the principles of our owner Mr Gerhard Manfred High technical quality combined with contemporary design and service for the satisfaction of our customers and to achieve their recommendation In combination with our specialist trade partners we offer you first class products that touch people on an emotional level creating feelings of security and comfort To ensure this is achieved we recommend that you carefully read these operating instructions so that you can become quickly and comprehensively acquainted with your fireplace cassette Besides information on using the cassette these instructions also include important care and operating information for your safety and to maintain the value of your fireplace cassette as well as providing you with valuable tips and assistance In ad
12. PAGE 42 3 6 Room heating capacity Room heating capacity was previously given in accordance with the DIN 18893 standard last issued August 1987 and is no longer useful for modern houses built after 1990 However the old information for room heating capacity can still be of interest as a comparative value or for use with older building structures that do not yet correspond to the thermal insulation standards from 1977 The nominal heating capacity of the individual fireplace cassettes when operated as a temporary heating source meaning with operative intervals of less than 8 hours provides the following room heating capacities Fireplace 500 600 700 800 900_ cassette EA 65 Er E Et Tnacinkw as a Heating Room heating capaci DE temporary E values in EL condition wowee e 68 6 366 ses ess favourable unfavourable aa aa 65 so sa Significantly larger rooms can be heated with modern thermal insulation 66 A more precise description for favourable less favourable and unfavoura ble can be found in the DIN 18893 standard In simple terms favourable represents a situation in which the room only has one exterior wall and is otherwise surrounded by heated interior rooms unfavourable means in contrast rooms with two exterior walls and adjacent unheated rooms The values given above refer to building structures that do not yet correspond to the requiremen
13. The masonry work can be completed in a conventional way e g using bricks or can also be constructed out of so called thermal insu lation panels so that the overall construction depth consisting of masonry work and thermal insulation can be significantly reduced Alternatively the masonry work and the insulation can be completed using suitable insulation materials see 2 12 1 This will enable the overall thickness to be reduced significantly 2 13 3 Expansion joint between the casing and the fireplace cassette There must be no direct connection between the fireplace cassette and the casing An expansion joint is to be fitted that should be connected using e g a sealing strip Please note that there must be a minimum distance of 6 mm between the door frame and the fireplace apron to enable the firebox door to be dismantled if required framework PAGE 23 2 14 Example installation Fireplace cassette B Insulation see 2 12 1 Masonry work see 2 12 2 Lui Wall made of combustible materials components or load bearing walls Convection air pipe E1 10mm distance if an adjacent construction component has no requirements E2 60mm distance to combustible construction materials F Ceiling ae of combustible construction materials or combustible construction components Flooring made out of non combustible construction materials Fig 5 framework PAGE 24 2 15 Insta
14. aintenance work carried out yearly Type of work PLEASE NOTE Store carefully Please store these instructions together with a valid and clearly dated receipt of purchase and keep the documents ready for our fitters in case of any service work framework PAGE 52
15. ation with the air controls or appliance dampers open can cause excess smoke The appliance must not be operated with air controls appliance dampers or door left open except as directed in the instructions Controlled burning The control lever is set somewhere in the middle Primary air is now closed This ensures that the fire does not receive too much air and the wood does not burn too quickly The secondary air flows over the panel ventilation system to the ceramic glass panel and prevents as far as possible any sooting of the glass panel Air_supply closed The control lever is set completely to the left The firebox receives no combustion air in this setting The air supply may only be completely closed off after the fuel has been completely burnt The air supply must always be closed Air supply open when the B Controlled burning fireplace cassette is not in operation Air supply closed framework PAGE 39 3 4 Lighting a fire burning wood Lighting the fire in your fireplace cassette is very easy if you follow the instructions given below 1 A fire may only be started in the fireplace cassette when the firebox lining has been correctly installed 2 Turn off any air extraction ventilation kitchen bathroom WC etc This will avoid low pressure building up in the installation room that can affect the extraction of flue gasses from the fireplace Check the combustion air supply if required open the cover
16. box Insert the fireclay blocks Item 1 and the apron blocks Item 2 Then insert the side wall blocks Item 3 and afterwards the deflector plate Item 5 Already have the second side block ready within easy reach so that you can pick it up and insert it using one hand Finally insert both of the rear wall blocks Item 4 Dismantling the firebox lining is carried out in the reverse order framework PAGE 36 3 Operating instructions Read these installation and operating instructions through carefully before installing or commissioning your fireplace cassette All objects must be removed from the firebox except the firebox lining Ask your specialist dealer to provide you with instruction in the operation and functionality of your fireplace cassette National and European standards as well as local regulations are to be observed in the operation of fireplaces 3 1 General instructions about operation e Small children old or frail people As with all heating appliances it is a good idea to install safety devices for these groups of people because the glass panel and also the outer casing of the fireplace cassette can become very hot gt Risk of burning Never allow these groups of people to touch or use a fireplace cassette without supervision when a fire is lit or has just been extinguished Please make these groups of people aware of the safety hazards e Thermal energy is set free as a result
17. dition we will demonstrate how you can operate your fireplace cassette in an environmentally friendly way If you have any further questions please contact your specialist dealer Hoping you enjoy a beautiful fire at all times Your Spartherm Team G M Rokossa framework PAGE 2 Contents Page General information 1 Certified quality definition 1 1 The Clean Air Act 1993 and Smoke Control Areas 2 1 1 Scope of delivery 1 2 Transport damage Installation instructions 2 1 Adjusting the feet of linear fireplace cassettes 2 2 Fundamental requirements for the installation use of an open fireplace 2 2 1 Installation location 2 2 2 Multiple installations 2 3 Technical data 2 4 Combustion air supply 2 5 Combustion air pipes 2 6 Flow restrictors 2 7 General requirements for the use of fireplace cassettes in existing fireplaces 2 8 Preparation of the existing fireplace 2 9 Fire protection 2 9 1 Flooring 2 9 2 Thermal radiation field 2 10 Load bearing components made of concrete and reinforced concrete 2 11 Special safety measures for protecting adjacent combustible construction components from fire when retrofitting the cassette into a fireplace 2 12 Wooden beams 2 13 Heat insulation material 2 13 1 Heat insulation thicknesses rock wool according to AGI Q 132 2 13 2 Masonry work for walls needing protection 2 13 3 Expansion joint between the casing and the fireplace cassette 2 14 Examp
18. e and other unsuitable materials in your fireplace cassette If materials other than the approved fuels of firewood or wood briquettes according to DIN 51731 are burnt this can lead to the formation of dangerous gasses and disruption to the burning process right through to deflagration The guarantee is rendered void if the fireplace cassette is operated using non approved fuels Use small pieces of wood to get the fire going Only use chopped wood that is no thicker than approx 8 cm at its thickest point The optimal length of the wood is approx 25 cm Do not add too much wood to the fire for continuous heating it is preferable to add small volumes of wood 3 9 CO neutrality Wood only releases as much carbon dioxide as it collected and trapped from the air as a tree It is irrelevant in this case whether the wood is burned or rots in the forest the carbon dioxide released always remains the same New trees absorb the carbon dioxide that is released from the wood during burning a closed natural carbon dioxide cycle is produced Conclusion Nature remains in a state of equilibrium as a result of burning wood Germany has regulated the sustainable management of forests by law This obligation has led to a growth in the volume of wood because the increase in wood grown in forests is on average 40 greater than the volume of firewood and timber used 3 9 1 Storing wood In general it is recommended to store firewood for approx
19. ent local conditions 13 Always open the firebox door slowly This will ensure that you avoid sudden low pressure in the firebox and prevent exhaust gases leaking into the living room 14 This will prevent any possible smoke leakage through the opened door when adding new wood during the ember phase 15 Never consistently add more wood than the recommended amount 16 If your chimney is drawing air too strongly the fire will blaze powerfully even if only being fed by secondary air Find the optimal position for controlled burning by moving the combustion air regulator lever The more the control lever is adjusted in the direction Air supply closed the less air will be fed to the firebox Take care not to reduce the air supply to such an extent that the fire is smothered see 3 5 3 4 1 Adding wood end of the fire Fuel may only be added to the fire when the initial fuel has burnt down to embers 1 Completely open the air supply see Fig 8 2 Open the firebox door very slowly use heat resistant gloves to ensure no turbulence occurs that could promote smoke to leak out 3 Place the chopped wood on to the embers bark facing upwards cut section on side Ensure that the air supply is open 4 Close the firebox door use heat resistant gloves 5 If the chopped wood does not immediately start to burn the combustion air regulator should remain open for approx two to five minutes in the Air supply open pos
20. erial rock wool according to AGI Q 132 Silicon based insulation material can also be used with the relevant building approvals These materials enable a significant reduction in the insulation thickness e g Silka type 250 KM 2 13 1 Heat insulation thicknesses rock wool accord ing to AGI Q 132 Fireplace Installation Adjacent Cassette Flooring Swan Celing mi XS 500 S 600 M 700 L 800 XL 900 Air intake openings and air circulation openings must have the following dimensions See table At least 50 of all of the indicated openings must not be closable XS 500 PR L 800 XL 900 Air circulation openings in cm Air intake openings in cm framework PAGE 22 The distance between the fireplace cassette and the insulation must be 60 mm all the way around the fireplace cassette Insofar as the adjacent construction components are not combustible or load bearing then the distance can be reduced to 10 mm The heat insulation thicknesses are valid for hot air systems 2 13 2 Masonry work for walls needing protection e When installing the open fireplace on walls needing protection then masonry work is required The masonry work must project at least 200 mm above the flue pipes e The masonry work 100 mm can be dispensed with when the build ing s walls are Atleast 115 mm thick Made of non combustible construction components Not made of load bearing concrete or reinforced concrete e
21. estrictors must be easy to operate They must have openings in the form of circular sections which have a continuous area not less than 3 of the cross sectional area and be at least 20 cm in size The setting of the flow restrictor must be identifiable by the position of the operating handle 2 7 General requirements for the use of fireplace cassettes in existing fireplaces The fireplace cassettes are suitable amongst other things for retrofitting into existing fireplaces Please observe the following installation instructions before installing the fireplace cassette read the instructions before starting the installation of the fireplace cassette and then observe the instructions during installation gt Please inform the responsible heating inspector chimney sweep in your district before installation framework PAGE 18 gt The existing open fireplace into which the fireplace cassette is to be installed must correspond to the guidelines for the construction of fireplaces and the regulations in DIN EN 13229 gt The fitter must satisfy themselves as to what extent the open fire place corresponds to these requirements If necessary the fitter must carry out any required corrective work lt must be ensured that the flue pipes exhaust gas collection cham ber and chimney are operationally safe and fireproof Open fireplaces that are retrofitted with a fireplace cassette must have their own chimney Open fireplaces may o
22. flap 3 Adjust the combustion air regulator to the Air supply open position and open the firebox door swing open see Fig 8 4 Place chopped wood into the middle of the firebox using the funeral pyre method use softwood 5 Place standard firelighter cubes under the wood pyre to help start the fire paper is not recommended because it burns too quickly and causes ash to circulate 6 Never use methylated spirits petrol oil or other easily combustible liquids 7 Light the fire using the firelighter cubes and if required leave the firebox door open by approx 3 5 cm The fire should now light burning bright ly and intensively 8 When the kindling wood is burning well add smaller hardwood logs or larger softwood logs using the funeral pyre method and close the door 9 When the wooden logs are burning well the air control lever can be set to a position in the middle 10 You can find out more about the correct volume of wood to add to the fire in the section Volume of wood to add per hour see point 3 4 2 or 2 2 11 When the wood has been completely burnt and only embers are remaining from the initial wood added to the fire new wood can now be added as required hardwood is ideal 12 Depending on the weather conditions adjust the control lever towards the middle setting or a little over Fig 4 The correct framework PAGE 40 setting is always based on experience and the curr
23. he chimney fire has burnt itself out the chimney must be examined by a specialist for cracks or leakages and if required repaired accordingly 3 13 Maintenance The door seal must be checked on a regular basis If necessary this seal is to be replaced due to wear breakage etc The firebox lining must by checked at regular intervals It consists of natural products that are subject to expansion and contraction during every heating process Cracks can occur as a result It remains fully functional as long as the firebox lining retains its position in the fireplace and doesn t break A yearly service of the fireplace cassette carried out by a specialist is indispensible to ensure fault free functionality where possible before the heating season The fireplace may not be modified Only original replacement parts that have been approved by the manufacturer may be used Please contact your specialist dealer should you require any parts 4 Troubleshooting You can rectify the following problems with your fireplace cassette inde pendently please contact your specialist dealer stove builder or fitter for all other problems 4 1 Glass experiencing heavy quick and irregular sooting If this has not been the case from the very beginning please check the following points e Are the correct fuel and technology being used see point 3 4 2 3 8 e Are you experiencing atmospheric inversion see point 3 4 e ls the combustion a
24. identified by a suffix P3 in the model name These models are recommended for use in smoke control areas when burning solely dry wood logs Wood briquettes must not be burnt with these appliances in smoke control areas 1 1 Scopeof delivery A fireplace cassette with the following characteristics e Firebox made of refractory concrete vermiculite e Primary and secondary airflow systems e Self closing firebox door with a high temperature resistant ceramic glass panel e Heat resistant gloves e Type plate see 3 2 for attachment 1 2 Transport damage Please immediately check the goods on delivery visual inspection Note any damage that may have occurred on your delivery note and then please inform your fireplace fitter Protect the visible parts of the cassette from soiling or damage during installation Only approved transport aids with sufficient load bearing capacity may be used for transporting your fireplace cassette The following points must be observed for safe and uncomplicated transport e The fireplace cassette must generally only be transported either in an upright position or slightly inclined onto its rear e lf a hand truck is being used as a transport aid this may only be positioned at the rear of the cassette framework PAGE 8 2 Installation Instructions Your fireplace cassette may only be assembled and installed by a specialist fireplace fitter You should talk to the responsible heating inspector chimney
25. ir regulator fully opened see point 3 3 2 e Does the sooting occur quickly within half an hour gradual soiling during operation of the system is normal A car windscreen will also be come soiled during a journey e ls the firebox insulation a perfect fit framework PAGE 48 Is the wood dry enough A moisture level of less than 20 should be measurable in the wood Has enough wood been added to the fire when the volume of wood is too low it is possible that an insufficiently high temperature has been achieved in the fireplace 4 2 Fire is difficult to light If this has not been the case from the very beginning please check the following points Are the correct fuel and technology being used see point 3 4 2 3 8 Is the wood dry enough see point 4 1 Is the wood too thick see point 3 4 Has sufficient air intake been guaranteed see point 3 3 2 Is the combustion air regulator fully opened see point 3 3 2 Is the external combustion air pipe unblocked 4 3 Smoke leakage when adding wood to the fire See all questions in point 4 1 Is the chimney unblocked Has your fireplace cassette and the exhaust gas flue system already reached their operating temperature Did you open the door slowly at the beginning 4 4 Fire burns too quickly wood consumption is too high If this has not been the case from the very beginning please check the following points Has the wood been cut to a sufficient size
26. ition completely to the right The setting of the combus tion air regulator should only be changed when the wood that has been added has been completely burnt Note for use in smoke control areas Refuelling onto a low fire bed If there is insufficient burning material in the fire bed to light a new fuel charge excessive smoke emission can occur Refuelling must be carried out onto a sufficient quantity of glowing embers and ash that the new fuel charge will ignite in a reasonable period If there are too few embers in the fire bed add suitable kindling to prevent excessive smoke framework PAGE 41 6 Endofthe fire This is achieved when the wood has been completely burnt there is no smouldering fire and no incomplete combustion can occur The control lever can now be closed When your fireplace cassette is not being operated always set the control lever to the position Air supply closed see Fig 8 3 4 2 Volume of wood to add per hour In order to avoid damage caused by overheating e g discolouration of the steel deformation etc and to guarantee optimal functionality for many years the fireplace cassette must be correctly fuelled Any danger of overheating can be excluded when the maximum heating output is not exceeded You can read about the volume of wood to add per hour in section 2 3 Technical Data The circumference of the individual wooden logs should be approx 20 25 cm Please note Larger vol
27. le installation framework PAGE 3 O OO N N OO 10 11 12 18 18 18 19 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 2 15 Installation of the fireplace cassette into an existing fireplace 2 16 Installing the frame 2 17 Aligningthe fireplace cassette 2 18 Installing or dismantling the firebox into from the convection air jacket 2 19 Installation of the convection air sockets 2 20 Connecting a hot air blower 2 21 Dismantling and installing the firebox door 2 22 Installing the exhaust gas flue at rear bottom 2 23 Firebox lining 3 Operating instructions 3 1 General instructions about operation 3 2 Type plate 3 3 Burning wood 3 3 1 First use commissioning 3 3 2 Combustion air regulation 3 4 Lighting a fire burning wood 3 4 1 Adding wood end of the fire 3 4 2 Volume of wood to add per hour 3 5 Heating output regulation 3 6 Room heating capacity 3 7 Heating in the transitional period unfavourable weather conditions 3 8 Fuel 3 9 CO neutrality 3 9 1 Storing wood 3 10 Your contribution to environmental protection 3 11 Cleaning and care 3 12 Chimney fire 3 13 Maintenance 4 Troubleshooting 4 1 Glass experiencing heavy quick and irregular sooting 4 2 Fire is difficult to light 4 3 Smoke leakage when adding wood to the fire 4 4 Fire burns too quickly wood consumption is too high framework PAGE 4 25 26 27 5 General guarantee conditions 5 1 General information
28. llation of the fireplace cassette into an existing fireplace gt Clean the firebox in the existing open fireplace thoroughly gt Installation measures that bring about any restriction to the open fireplace and reduce safety are not permitted gt Check whether the flooring of the existing fireplace is level Slight unevenness can be balanced out later via the adjustable feet using an Allen key gt The prescribed minimum thermal insulation for the whole fireplace calculated according to DIN EN 13229 must be adhered to if the ex isting open fireplace was not expertly constructed gt In order to prevent fires and deflagration it is important to ensure that there are no dangerous deposits in the exhaust gas collection cham ber These critical areas must be constructed in such a way that soot particles and flying ash can fall back into the firebox This can be achieved using deflectors or through corresponding lining with fire clay or refractory concrete Access is made possible through the cleaning openings gt Install the exhaust gas flue system in the existing chimney This must be a flexible system according to DIN EN 1856 T2 but it may vary ac cording to the individual country Attention The fireplace cassette has not yet been fitted at this stage The required process steps for connecting the flexible exhaust gas flue system to the exhaust gas socket on the fireplace cassette are listed here Dismantle the deflector pla
29. ng taken e It must be ensured that there is sufficient combustion air when multiple fireplaces are operated in one room or connected rooms e This fireplace cassette is designed for temporary burning of wood Permanent operation can also not be achieved due to the extraction of combustion air and is not permitted 3 2 Type plate The type plate is located on the right hand side of your fireplace cassette on the convection air jacket It contains technical data and information The type plate may not be removed because this confirms that the appliance has been tested It is required for the approval and the yearly inspection carried out by the heating inspector chimney sweep Type plate 3 3 Burning wood 3 3 1 First use commissioning The fireplace cassette may only be assembled and installed by a specialist company The first use of the fireplace cassette must be carried out by an expert from the fitting company The owner operator of the system is to be provided with a certificate in which the proper installation and the correct settings functionality of all control and safety components are confirmed Only a moderate fire may be ignited during the first use of the fireplace cassette This will avoid any cracks occurring in the firebox lining these areas can still contain residual moisture before the first use of the fireplace cassette Gradually increase the heat output over about 3 to 5 changes until it has reached around
30. nly be installed in rooms and locations where no danger results from their position and structural conditions The installation room must have sufficient combustion air flow The surface area of the installation room must be designed in such a way and be large enough to ensure that the fireplace can be properly operated VV WV ON WV FIREPLACE CASSETTES MUST BE INSTALLED BY SPE CIALIST FITTERS OR SPECIALIST COMPANIES 2 8 Preparation of the existing fireplace Approval must be obtained from the heating inspector chimney sweep for your district before the cassette is installed The chimney must be swept examined and tested for leaks Check whether the open fireplace is suitable for installing a fireplace cassette Please note that the fireplace will be subjected to a higher level of stress after the cassette has been installed The existing open fireplace will be reduced in size due to the installa tion of necessary thermal insulation coatings VV VV WV IMPORTANT Take into account the following conditions when measuring up for the fireplace cassette gt Shut off dampers are to be completely opened in the exhaust gas system and locked in place so that they cannot close If required they are to be totally removed gt The combustion air feed pipes that lead to the fireplace must not be closed Ensure that there is sufficient combustion air minimum 360 ms per hour and m of the firebox opening framework PAGE 19
31. not cause any burden for nature Wood is stored energy from the sun Sunlight water and carbon dioxide are the building blocks from which wood is created Sunlight is chemically bonded during the whole life of the tree The suns energy is stored in lignin and cellulose This energy is set free again when the wood is burnt You can find out more information on the internet site www wald in not de Fireplaces may only be operated using fuels that correspond to the 1st BlmSchV regulations Only firewood recommended residual moisture 20 or less or wood briquettes according to DIN 51731 are permissible for use in fireplace cassettes Note for use in smoke control areas Spartherm appliances that have been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas are identified by a suffix P3 in the model name These models are recommended for use in smoke control areas when burning solely dry wood logs Wood briquettes must not be burnt with these appliances in smoke control areas No other type of fuel may be used Therefore it is not permissible to burn the following e Varnished or plastic coated wood Chipboard or wood that has been treated with wood preservative Wood originating from Europool palettes Waste household rubbish or old clothing Paper paper briquettes cartons Damp wood residual moisture over 25 Plastics foams of all types Solid or liquid materials foreign to wood framework PAGE 44 It is prohibited to burn thes
32. nstallation is carried out in the reverse order 1 Firstly guide the door in a slightly inclined position onto the fixture for the hinge side of the door In the process support the door from below so that the fireplace casing is not scratched 2 Then swing the door inwards and set the lower pin into the lower fixture To ensure the hexagonal socket can slide into the fixture move the door a little swivel the door 3 Loosen the hexagonal socket on the lower hinge with a 3 mm Allen key 4 Close the door and then push the safety clasp back onto the pin framework PAGE 32 2 22 Installing the exhaust gas flue at rear bottom Not valid for linear cassette XS 500 Exhaust gas connection at rear The connection for the exhaust gas flue in a horizontal direction at the rear is realised as described below 1 Break off the dummy cover on the convection air jacket and the firebox at the rear of the appliance by twisting it frequent ly 2 Connect the 125 mm or 150 mm exhaust air sockets with a binding clamp to the exhaust gas flue Then screw the sockets to the rear wall of the firebox using three screws 3 Place the rear wall cover around the exhaust gas flue and fix it in place using the fixing screws Exhaust gas connection at bottom In this process firstly follow the steps numbered 1 2 described above and then continue as described below 3 The rounded M5 screws provided are to be screwed int
33. nt of the firebox in the convection air jacket 3 Blue arrow Locking the firebox in position in the convection air jacket transport locking device This must always be released when the firebox needs to be aligned 4 Yellow arrow Positioning rectangle If new settings have been made then it is necessary to reinsert the floor insulation because this guarantees that the holes are insulated from the room s air 2 18 Installing or dismantling the firebox into from the convection air jacket The firebox can be dismantled from the convection air jacket in its installed state Reasons for this include e g the retrofitting of a hot air blower However the prerequisite for this is that the combustion air pipe is not fixed at the rear of the cassette or that it allows sufficient movement of the firebox in a forwards direction Process steps 1 Dismantle the cassette frame see 2 15 2 Remove the firebox lining see 2 22 3 Loosen the firebox locking mechanism blue arrow see 2 16 framework PAGE 27 4 Turn the adjustment screws in the firebox red arrow see 2 16 until they are visible in the firebox Di Take the firebox door off its hinges see 2 20 6 Lift the firebox at the front using 1 2 persons and remove it in a forwards direction The positioning rectangle yellow arrow see 2 16 must no longer be locked in the opening only then is it possible to move the fireplace cassette PLEASE NOTE The firebox must be
34. ntry specific and local regulations and guidelines as well as the relevant fire regulations in the German state are to be observed when installing and operating your fireplace cassette and when connecting it to the chimney framework PAGE 6 1 Certified quality definition Our fireplace cassettes are tested according to DIN 13229 This family of cassettes can be installed in four standard sizes 500 900 into for example existing open fireplaces However it is also possible to install the fireplace cassette in a similar way to a fireplace insert if the appropriate tests have been completed This includes taking into account the relevant sizes of the air supply and recirculation openings The fireplace cassettes have a self closing firebox door so that the door is only opened for operating the fireplace e g cleaning the firebox or for putting more fuel on the fire It is not permitted to tamper with the closing mecha nism for safety reasons and should this occur it will invalidate the guarantee and the approval to use the fireplace cassette The guarantee and the approval to use the fireplace cassette are also invalidated if the cassette is technically modified in any other area by the customer 1 1 The Clean Air Act 1993 and Smoke Control Areas Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole or part of the district of the authority to be a smoke control area It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a b
35. o the two threaded holes until they are about 1 0 mm from being flush The exhaust gas sockets are placed onto these screws using the holes in the sockets and then turned slightly Should the socket framework PAGE 33 not hold the rounded screws can be screwed in further or the holes on the socket can be bent outwards by 1 2 mm Installing an exhaust gas flue below the cassette requires a distance from the lower edge of the cassette to the installation floor of around 120 mm and at the rear of approx 50 mm 2 23 Firebox lining In the commissioning phase it is possible that the lining is covered in a dark layer Once the operating temperature has been achieved this layer on the firebox lining will however have been burnt away Cracks are not a reason for making a complaint because the lining is subject to very high levels of stress An expansion or contraction crack is not serious and does not represent any functional defect However firebox lining parts that have moved position should be replaced If spare parts are required these can be ordered from your fireplace fitter framework PAGE 34 Amount 600 900 S M L XL Linear M Linear L Linear XL Linear XS Linear S 500 mm 600 mm 900 mm a roma 101408 101407 101700 VCI E IE I OZ 0 ref Getorememiepene AS framework PAGE 35 Installation of the firebox lining Place the base insulation into the fire
36. oad bearing components made of concrete and reinforced concrete The fireplace cassette is to be installed in such a way that no load bearing construction components made out of concrete or reinforced concrete are located at the side of the outlet points for the hot air within a distance of 500 mm at the front and up to a height of 50 mm above the outlet points for the convection air 2 11 Special safety measures for protecting adja cent combustible construction components from fire when retrofitting the cassette into a fireplace 1 There must be a distance of at least 50 mm between built in furniture and the fireplace casing framework PAGE 21 2 In the case of construction elements that only border small areas of the cassette wall floor or ceiling coverings it is recommended that you maintain a distance of 10 mm 2 12 Wooden beams Wooden beams must not be fitted in the fireplace s thermal radiation field Any wooden beams above a fireplace must be completely ventilated on all sides by a minimum of 1 cm Directly fixing them to thermal bridges is not allowed 2 13 Heat Insulation material Heat insulation materials are only required when the adjacent construction components of the building fireplace location etc need to be protected against high temperatures This is the case for combustible and load bearing construction components The insulation thicknesses listed are based on the reference insulation mat
37. of the burning process that will lead to intense heating of the fireplace components such as the surfaces door door and operating handles glass flue pipes etc Please refrain from touching or operating the fireplace cassette without corresponding protection e g heat resistant gloves e Operation with door left open Operation with the door open can cause excess smoke The appliance must not be operated with the appliance door left open except as directed in the instructions e The fireplace cassette may only be operated when the firebox door is closed The door must also be kept closed at all times even in a cold condition The door is only opened to light the fire and to add wood e The fireplace may not be modified In particular no components may be placed in the firebox or the exhaust gas flue or combustion air system if these parts have not been expressly approved by the company Spar therm Without this express approval any such changes to the fireplace will lead to the removal of guarantee cover and also the approval to use the fireplace e Extractor fan hoods ventilation systems etc that are installed together with fireplaces in the same room or group of rooms can have a negative influence on the functionality of the fireplace cassette through to smoke leakage into the living area and may under no circumstances be operat framework PAGE 37 ed at the same time as the fireplace cassette without suitable measures having bei
38. ps must then be pushed down lightly onto the cable PLEASE NOTE Do not press on the flaps too hard because otherwise the cable could become damaged 4g Pull the rubber knob off the front of the control shaft and twist off the nut and ring washer The control shaft is inserted through two holes in the frame when installing the es we dii frame It may be necessary to order a new cassette frame if the existing one does not avis any ed ing holes framework PAGE 30 2 21 Dismantling and installing the firebox door Please follow the following steps to dismantle install the firebox door Take care when carrying out these tasks as otherwise damage to the casing door cannot be ruled out We recommend protecting the casing metal plates with an overlay Dismantling 1 Use a screwdriver or a similar tool to remove the safety clasp on the stop per side hinge side of the door 2 Swing the door open Then tighten the Allen screw on the lower hinge with a 3 mm Allen key 3 Take hold of the door at the bottom Raise the door a little with a light lifting movement so that the lower pin of the hinge is exposed 4 In this position pull the door a little forward at the bottom framework PAGE 31 5 Nowallow the door to drop down a little so that it comes away from the upper guidance pin and can be removed The door is now free and can be carefully placed to one side INSTALLATION I
39. rfaces 5 3 Proof of purchase The purchase date is to be verified by the invoice or receipt and the guaran tee certificate We are not obligated to provide guarantee cover without this documentation being submitted as proof 5 4 Guarantee exclusions There is no guarantee cover during the guarantee period for e Wear and tear Fireclay refractory concrete vermiculite are subject to expansion and contraction during every heating process Cracks can occur as a result As long as the linings retain their position in the fire place and do not break then they remain fully functional framework PAGE 50 e Surfaces Discolouration on the varnish or galvanised surfaces that is due to the thermal load or excessive stress levels e Seals Reduced leak tightness due to the thermal load and hardening e Glass panels Soiling caused by soot or burnt on residues from burnt fuel as well as discolouration or other optical changes due to the ther mal load Incorrect transport and or incorrect storage Fragile parts such as glass and ceramics Improper handling and or operation Lack of maintenance Incorrect installation or connection of the appliance Non observance of the installation and operating instructions Technical modifications made to our appliance by persons outside of the company 5 5 Correction of defects repairs We rectify all defects free of charge during the guarantee period that have been proved to resul
40. rt and corresponds to the testing conditions Room thermal kW 4 6 49 14 0 output Efficiency CO emissions at Z Dust emissions emissions Exhaust gas temperature at sockets ee ee Exhaust gas mass g s 38 45 5 0 12 0 flow Po Si I RC REC ES RE RIC A requirement Weight depending on design power SUD 230V 50HZ AC TES with nals air blower Clean Air Ordinance from 01 2011 for Switzerland The values given represent the average recorded from multiple fires These values were recorded under test conditions without the hot air blower being switched on framework PAGE 12 il m oO SS 5 G N edgino linear cassette XS 500 framework PAGE 13 linear cassette 600 900 S M L XL framework PAGE 14 dimensions linear cassettes Linear XS Linear S Linear M Linear L Linear XL 500 mm 600 mm 700 mm 800 mm 900 mm aperture standard aperture standard 60mm optional exhaust floor sheet eptionalcombustionairspigotbehind O Ro Oo o optional fan s optional case for speed contol T gt Optionaleombustionairspigotbelow framework PAGE 15 linear cassette XS 500 Cassette frame 45 60 80mm Firebox door with ceramic glass Firebox lining Exhaust gas socket 6 Convection air jacket Optional convection air sockets 100mm framework PAGE 16 linear casset
41. s using solid fuels technical specifications for installation and use DIN EN 13384 Exhaust gas systems calculation method DIN 18160 1 2 Exhaust gas systems residential chimneys Fireplaces may only be installed in rooms and locations where no AN danger results from their position structural conditions and type of use The surface area of the installation room must be designed in such a way and be large enough to ensure that the fireplace can be properly operated in line with its intended purpose Fireplace cassettes are fireplaces that are dependent on room air This means that problems can arise when a ventilation system is operated at the same time e g cooker extractor hood bathroom fan etc In these cases suitable measures e g low pressure monitor must be taken to ensure that safe operation is guaranteed 2 2 1 Installation location General requirements placed on installation sites for fireplaces and fireplace cassettes Fireplace cassettes may only be installed in rooms and locations where no danger results from their position structural conditions and type of use In particular in the case of fireplace designs dependent on room air then framework PAGE 10 sufficient combustion air must flow through the installation space The surface area of the installation room must be designed in such a way and be large enough to ensure that e g open fireplaces with cassettes can be properly operated There is no risk
42. ssette protrudes out of the existing open fire place gt The changes to the thermal radiation field when using the fireplace cassette in com parison to that of the open fireplace should be taken into account Loosen the screws in the firebox Fig 6 2 16 Installing the frame In order to install dismantle the cassette frame the firebox door needs to be opened to access the four fastening screws for the frame The screws must be turned approx 3 4 times to loosen them The frame can then be removed in a forwards direction Installation is carried out in the reverse order In cassette designs including a hot air blower it is necessary to initially remove the rotary knob at the front and unscrew the nut see Fig 7 The spo controller remains in position within the hole framework PAGE 26 2 17 Aligning the fireplace cassette In order to align the fireplace cassette the four feet can be adjusted from the side front or rear using a spanner to ensure that the frame firebox are level If it is necessary to align the fireplace cassette at a later date then it is possible to gain access to the feet through the firebox itself This involves dismantling the firebox lining see 2 22 and setting the adjustment screws with a 6 mm Allen key Not valid for linear cassette XS500 1 Green arrow Height adjustment of the foot on the convection air jacket 2 Red arrow Height adjustme
43. t from material defects or manufacturing defects and when the defect has been notified in good time to the specialist dealer and they have in turn submitted a written assessment of the damage repair case Any further compensation for damages is excluded In the first year after delivery we rectify the acknowledged cases without invoicing any incidental costs hotel expense allowances flat rate per km etc In terms of customer service appointments made to deal with the replacement of worn parts we invoice after the 6 month period has expired all incidental costs to the relevant customer This is also true for customer service appointments whose requirement should not be covered by us but by others The guarantee period is not extended due to maintenance work or the replacement of different components nor does it begin anew The replacement parts are subject to the fixed guarantee period laid down by law 5 6 Liability Damage that goes above and beyond the appliance we have delivered is not recognised insofar as this has not been required or adjudicated by law 5 7 Note Your specialist dealer is also available to assist you and provide advice outside of our guarantee conditions framework PAGE 51 6 Commissioning report Date Device no ee see type plate The user of the cassette has Signatures been instructed in its operation and the installation and operating instructions have been handed over M
44. te also see 2 22 by firstly removing both of the side blocks of the firebox lining Now remove the exhaust gas socket from the fireplace cassette and connect this socket to the flexible exhaust gas flue pipe in side the open fireplace The linear measurement of the flexible exhaust gas pipe should be the actual length required so that the flexible pipe cannot be pushed into any gaps Then insert the complete fireplace cassette into the open fire place and reach through the open exhaust gas connection on the cassette into the fireplace Pull the exhaust gas socket onto the rear wall of the cassette and fix it in place with two screws and nuts via the firebox gt Replace the deflector plate and straighten up the fireplace cassette where necessary see 2 16 gt After the fireplace cassette has been installed the space between the outer casing of the cassette and the walls of the open fireplace must be tightly filled in framework PAGE 25 gt All remaining unfilled non airtight areas through which false air can enter are to be sealed using a sealing agent e g rock wool and where required a sheet metal cover gt Any existing wooden beams in the open fireplace are to be protected using additional thermal protection e g air deflector plate when they are within the thermal radiation field or are located in the area of the cassette s thermal air convection field This is particularly important when the fireplace ca
45. tes 600 900 S M L XL 2 3 4 5 7 Convection air jacket Optional convection air sockets 4125mMm Combustion air sockets outlet to rear 10 Combustion air sockets outlet below EE i a a 5 6 Exhaust gas sockets rotatable vertically or horizontally 7 Convectonarjaekt SSS ca CHE io framework PAGE 17 2 4 Combustion air supply Fireplace cassettes may only be installed in rooms with at least one door to the outside or a window that can be opened or are directly or indirectly linked to a combustion air supply in other rooms When the cassettes are installed in apartments or other functional units then only those rooms in the same apartment or functional unit may be counted as being linked for combustion air supply purposes 2 5 Combustion air pipes According to the state building regulations which correspond to Article 37 Paragraph 2 of the Model Building Regulations combustion air pipes in buildings with more than two full floors and those pipes that bridge fire walls must be constructed in such a way that fire and smoke cannot be transferred to other floors or fire compartments PLEASE NOTE The guidelines for fire protection requirements in ventilation systems draft template version January 1984 can be used to show how the previously named regulations can be fulfilled 2 6 Flow restrictors Flow restrictors may only be installed in exhaust gas sockets or in flue pipes Flow r
46. ts of the thermal insulation standards from 1977 and also represent therefore a simplified process that is only valid up to a maximum room size of 200 m The DIN 18893 standard already recommends using DIN 4701 for these calculations from a room size of 200 m It is now preferable to make an estimate according to TROL or in particular to make a calculation according to DIN 12831 3 7 Heating in the transitional period unfavoura ble weather conditions In the transitional period meaning when the outside temperature is still high above approx 15 C or during unfavourable weather conditions katabatic winds etc it is possible to experience disruption to the chimney flue performance during sudden rises in temperature so that the hot gasses are framework PAGE 43 not completely extracted In these circumstances the fireplace should only be filled with a low volume of fuel and the air damper operated at its highest setting This will result in the existing fuel burning quicker with a greater development of flames As a result the performance of the chimney flue should stabilise In order to avoid resistance in the bed of embers the ash should be carefully taken off at regular intervals After the chimney has stabilised the air intake feed can be reduced a little to around the medium setting 3 8 Fuel The foundation Wald in Not Forest in Danger put it aptly in one of their information brochures Wood does
47. ue pipe you can open the inspection maintenance openings see Fig 1b This requires the side blocks of the firebox lining and the deflector plate to be dismantled Regularly remove dust from above and below the fireplace cassette during the heating season because dust particles may burn or char This can lead to soiling of the installation room and the furniture within or to odour problems 3 12 Chimney fire When burning wood especially softwood sparks can often be transferred from the fireplace to the chimney These sparks can set light to the layer of soot in the chimney this only occurs rarely if the chimney has been regularly cleaned by a chimney sweep The chimney will then burn This can be recognised by flames blazing out of the chimney outlet heavy flying sparks smoke and odours or an increasingly hot chimney stack It is important in these cases to handle the situation correctly The fire brigade should be notified via the relevant emergency number In addition a chimney sweep should be informed about the situation Combustible objects should be moved away from the chimney Warning from experts Do not attempt to put out the fire with water while waiting The temperatures in a chimney fire can reach up to 1300 C The framework PAGE 47 extinguishing water will immediately turn to steam A 10 litre bucket of water results in 17 ms of steam The enormous pressure that results can break the chimney apart Once t
48. uilding from a furnace or from any fixed boiler if located in a designated smoke control area It is also an offence to acquire an unauthorised fuel for use within a smoke control area unless it is used in an exempt appliance exempted from the controls which generally apply in the smoke control area The Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has powers under the Act to authorise smokeless fuels or exempt appliances for use in smoke control areas in England In Scotland and Wales this power rests with Ministers in the devolved administrations for those countries Separate legislation the 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 Further information on the requirements of the Clean Air Act can be found here http smokecontrol defra gov uk framework PAGE 7 Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean Air Act 1993 including designation and supervision of smoke control areas and you can contact them for details of Clean Air Act requirements Spartherm appliances that have been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas are
49. umes of wood lead to overheating and damage to your fireplace cassette Wood briquettes have a significantly higher heating output than hardwood The volume of wood briquettes added per hour should therefore be kept to at least 20 less than when using chopped wood see 2 9 We reject all guarantee claims resulting from damage caused by overheating too much wood added per hour The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual should not be exceeded overloading can cause excess smoke 3 5 Heating output regulation Regulation of the heating output is achieved through the volume of fuel added to the fire Do not try to slow down the burning process by reducing the air supply too severely When burning wood this will lead to incomplete burning and therefore to wasted fuel and unnecessary environmental pollution because the wood is degassed even when no flames occur This also leads to increased sooting of the glass panel In addition there is a danger of deflagration explosion like inflammation of the smoke gasses Ensure that the firebox door is always firmly shut so that the burning process is not accelerated through the uncontrolled feeding of air The heating output of your fireplace cassette is also dependent on the drawing performance of your chimney The drawing performance of the chimney can be influenced by the size of the opening to the chimney or by environmental conditions such as strong winds etc framework
50. used to the relevant heating requirements You can check whether a clean and low emission burning process is taking place in your fireplace cassette as follows e The ash should be white A darker colour indicates residual charcoal and an incomplete burning process e The exhaust gas coming out of the chimney should be as clear as possible the less visible the exhaust gas appears the better the burning process e The firebox lining in your fireplace is light and not sooted after burning Please note The fireplace may not be used as a waste incinerator Furthermore the fireplace is only intended for temporary burning Continuous operation can also not be achieved due to the extraction of combustion air and is not permitted 3 11 Cleaning and care The fireplace cassette may only be cleaned in a cold state Please note that cleaning can lead to soiling of the installation room and your clothing We recommend that you protect the area around the opening to the fireplace from soiling with a plastic sheet or a blanket and that you wear work clothes All dismantled components must be installed again after cleaning e The fireplace cassette the firebox the smoke collection chamber with the heating gas control system the combustion air system and the exhaust flue pipes to the chimney must be inspected for deposits and if neces sary cleaned at regular intervals on a yearly basis and also maybe dur ing and after the heating season and
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