OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR UK CLIENTS
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1. camelot SECOND GENERATION THERMOVENT CONVECTOR FIRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR UK CLIENTS READ THE THESE INSRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE FIRE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR THERMOVENT FIRE CALL 01905 820181 OR EMAIL service camelotrealfires co uk Copyright Camelot Real fires 2011 Document No 15 Issue date 21 Sept 2011 Issue No 4 Operating Instructions THERMOVENT CONVECTOR FIRE WARNING NOTE Properly installed operated and maintained this stove will not emit fumes into the dwelling Occasional fumes from de ashing and re fuelling may occur However persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and must not be tolerated If fume emission does persist then the following immediate action should be taken a Open doors and windows to ventilate the room and then leave the premises b Let the fire go out c Check for flue or chimney blockage and clean if required d Do not attempt to relight the fire until the cause of the fume emission has been identified and corrected If necessary seek expert advice The most common cause of fume emission is flueway or chimney blockage For your own safety these must be kept clean at all times If the fire is left unattended when lit then a spark guard should be placed in front of the open fire A spark guard manufactured to BS 3248 specification should be used Page 1 IMPORTANT NOTES CO Alarms Your installer should have fitted a CO2. Second Generation Thermovent fire please call 01905 820181 or email service camelotrealfires co uk with details of the parts required or your query The only items that will require periodic replacement are the Vermiculite board liners on the inside of each side of the fire and across the lower part of the base Cleaning The main fire grate and dog irons them self requires nothing more than a regular light brush with graphite paste Steel canopies simply require gentle clean with a clean cloth and re brushing with the same brush used to brush up the graphite on the grate dog irons but don t add more graphite paste or marks will appear Copper and brass canopies can be brought back as new with Brasso or similar and a clean cloth Take an area of no more than 500mm square at a time and apply Brasso Once dry remove the cream with a second cloth and the finish will be restored camelot Operating Instructions THERMOVENT CONVECTOR FIRE TROUBLE SHOOTING We want our customers to enjoy a lifetime of open fires with our products If you have any issues do not hesitate to contact us on 01905 820181 Whilst we are not experts in chimney repairs or construction issues we may well know someone who can help or provide advice on your situation Fire won t draw If the fire won t draw ensure the flue control is set to open Also check for obstructions in the flue chimney when was the chimney last swept A build
3. Thermovent fire has achieved In practice as the face of the fire is open to the room the effect of the air control on the fire is much less than on a wood stove with doors on the open face where the air control is the main means to control the fire For maximum efficiency and output on your Second Generation camelot Operating Instructions THERMOVENT CONVECTOR FIRE Thermovent fire the air control should be in the fully open position to the right Flue baffle control As your Second Generation Thermovent fire is an open fire rather than a wood burning stove the flue baffle provides the main means to control the rate of burn on your fire plus the means to achieve maximum efficiency and output To control the flue baffle look under the canopy in the area where the 4 heat exchange vents deliver hot moving air back into your room You will see a bar pointing towards the floor This is the control for the flue baffle Along the edge where the bar locates against the body of the fire you will see cut out labels Closed Max Mid Open Page 4 The bar will get hot during operation so use the glove supplied with your fire to move the control Controlling your fire The flue baffle control has 4 knotched settings which you will be able to feel as you move it through its range but it can be set anywhere along its travel LEFT m MIDDLE HB RIGHT 1l 21 BI la Closed Max Mid Open The flue baffle wi
4. alarm in the same room as the appliance If the alarm sounds unexpectedly follow the instructions given under Warning Note above General Before lighting the fire check with the installer that the installation work and commissioning checks described in the installation instructions have been carried out correctly and that the chimney has been swept clean is sound and free from any obstructions As part of the fires commissioning and handover the installer should have tested the fire and shown you how to operate the fire correctly The appliance is capable of intermittent operation Use of fireguard When using the fire in situations where children aged and or infirm persons are present a fireguard must be used to prevent accidental contact with the fire The fireguard should be manufactured in accordance with BS 8423 camelot Operating Instructions THERMOVENT CONVECTOR FIRE Chimney cleaning To sweep the chimney ensure the left and right hand flue baffle plates are removed by reaching up into the flue on the left and right and taking them out Move the flue baffle control to the OPEN position on the far right The chimney should be swept at least once a year It is important that the flue connection and chimney are swept prior to lighting after a prolonged period of not using the fire In situations where it is not possible to sweep through the fire the installer will have provided alternative means
5. in front of the aperture at the base of the fire This is the inlet for the heat exchangers at the back and top of the fire If blocked they will be unable to draw in and heat room temperature air Sweep away and clear ash in this area regularly If removal of hot ash is to be undertaken then the use of a special ash carrier is recommended This may be purchased from a local hardware store or fire specialist Care should be taken to ensure that any hot ash is cool before emptying it into plastic bins or liners camelot Operating Instructions THERMOVENT CONVECTOR FIRE Flueway cleaning It is important that the baffle plate and all the fire flueways are kept clean When burning wood they should be cleaned at least once a week and more frequently if necessary Remove any sooty deposits from the baffle plate until they fall off into the fire More soot will be deposited on the baffle plate and in the flueways if the fire is run at low levels for long periods If this is the case then more frequent cleaning will be necessary The appliance is not suitable for installation in a shared flue system Maintenance It is advisable that the appliance is maintained regularly by a competent engineer There should be no unauthorised modification of the appliance If any parts need replacing then they should only be those recommended by the manufacturer Parts Should any new parts be required for Page 8 your Camelot
6. such as a soot door After sweeping the chimney the fire flue outlet and the flue pipe connecting the fire to the chimney must be cleaned with a flue brush Should the brush stick in the flue gather turn the brush anti clockwise This will allow the bristles to pass by the gather and the baffle Repeat this process to remove the brush Replace both flue baffle plates either side of the flue openings Extractor fan NO extractor fan should be fitted in the same room as the fire as this can cause Page 2 the fire to emit smoke and fumes into the room Aerosol sprays Do not use an aerosol spray on or near the fire when it is alight Use of operating tools Always use the operating tools gloves provided when handling parts likely to be hot when the fire is in use Chimney Fires If the chimney is thoroughly and regularly swept chimney fires should not occur However if a chimney fire does occur close the flue baffle fully rake out the fire and allow it to go out The chimney and flueways should then be cleaned If the chimney fire does not go out when the above action is taken then the fire brigade should be called immediately After a chimney fire the chimney should be carefully examined for any damage Expert advice should be sought if necessary Permanent air vent The fire requires a permanent and adequate air supply in camelot Operating Instructions THERMOVENT CONVECTOR FIRE order for it to op
7. the fire go out then seek Page 5 professional advice before re lighting the fire More wood more heat The most obvious way to control your open fire is to vary how much wood you put on it Less wood equals less heat but you may suffer reduced efficiency running your fire this way Quality seasoned wood Using quality seasoned wood will increase your enjoyment when using your fire and the heat and efficiencies you achieve Good wood is the lifeblood of a fire You can source wood from local suppliers or there are a number of national suppliers including Certainly Wood www certainlywood co uk Log size Big logs long and thick are harder to handle and create less opportunities for air gaps within the fire itself As such in an open fire they often burn less well We suggest using well seasoned quality logs that have been split into quarter or half down their length and are approximately 200mm 250mm long camelot Operating Instructions THERMOVENT CONVECTOR FIRE Getting Maximum output or performance Your Second Generation Camelot Thermovent fire has been lab tested to establish where its best performance lies and calibrate its controls To achieve the best efficiency and output build a good fire with 5 or 6 pieces of split log burning in a wig wam like formation leaning against the back face of the fire on a good bed of red embers The air control should be in the open position Once th
8. up of soot will reduce the draw on the chimney On damp or cold nights you may suffer from a pocket of static cold air in the chimney when trying to light the fire particularly if your chimney is built on the outside of your house If you can get this air warm and moving the fire will draw we do not recommend using a lit piece of paper as pieces can float up the chimney and cause chimney fires No heat in the fire If you find poor heat is coming from the fire check you are using split logs rather than just large whole logs Split logs Page 9 increase the air inlets within the fire and improve the burn and thus heat Another cause can be the use of un seasoned wood which will have a higher moisture content Effectively the heat of you fire is being used to burn off this moisture before you get the benefit of the heat that s left If the fire is burning well check that the gap along the front bottom edge of the fire has not become clogged with ash If it has the heat exchange system will be unable to draw room temperature air into the heat exchange system and the output of the fire will be reduced Constantly smokes Check for obstructions in the flue or chimney Has the flue baffle been left closed during lighting If the situation persists open windows doors to the outside and let the fire out then seek advice from an expert or call ourselves on 01905 820181 Fire puffs out smoke intermittently Many c
9. ERMOVENT CONVECTOR FIRE whilst still retaining a wig wam structure Be sure to refuel before the fire burns down to just embers or output will drop whilst the fire re builds Note Nominal re fuelling intervals based on 3 party efficiency test results are 30 mins for a load of 5 6 quality well seasoned logs with a moisture content of 15 20 Do not allow fuel to spill over the top of or through the front fire grate If you are letting the fire die down move the flue baffle control to the OPEN position This is particularly true at the end of a night infront of the fire and don t forget to use your fire guard Stoking the fire Unlike a wood stove an open fire needs to be built as described wigwam shape to let more air between the logs for it to burn well As the wood burns it changes shape and thus the fires behaviour changes You stoking the fire with a poker improves the fires ability to burn down logs fully but also make the fire ready for the next load of logs Page 7 Don t worry too much about this experiment with your techniques and have fun The main thing is to avoid dismantling the heart of the fire where the logs meet and the main heat is Ash clearance Ash in the base of the fire can be tidied up regularly but ensure the air control does not become blocked with spilled ash Use a small shovel and brush to remove surplus ash around the fire In addition ensure ash does not build up
10. ase and painted with heat resistant paint Technical Specification 3 party testing to BS EN 13229 Test fuel Beech wood logs Nominal heat output kW 14 1 Efficiency 51 6 CO emissions 13 O 0 26 Flue gas mass flow g s 57 1 Flue temperature C 228 Safety distances from combustible materials Rear mm 500 Side mm 400 The appliance has been tested for intermittent burning Page 11 camelot Operating Instructions THERMOVENT CONVECTOR FIRE Notes Camelot Real Fires is a trading name of Hunt amp Gather Sales Marketing Ltd Hatfield Bank Norton Worcestershire WR5 2PZ Registered in England No 6705070 Tel 01905 820181 info camelotrealfires co uk www camelotrealfires co uk camelot
11. e logs have taken and are burning well move the flue baffle control to the MAX position This will achieve the best peformance IMPORTANT Note If your chimney has suffered poor performance in the past closing the flue control in this way may cause the fire to smoke Also the position may vary depending upon the size of fire you have built Experiment with your fire in your chimney at what point there is no smoke entering the Page 6 room and do not close the flue beyond this point Lighting your fire Over time you ll develop your own knack of lighting your fire which is all part of the fun but below are a few pointers to get you going Place some firelighters or paper and dry kindling wood on the bed of the fire and cover with a small amount of fuel in a wigwam formation against the back face of the fire We would suggest you allow ash to build up to within 1 inch of the top of the lower front plate as a bed for the fire Set the flue control and air control to OPEN and set light to firelighters or paper Building a good fire Allow the fire to burn until the wood is well alight then load with more fuel to create a wigwam style structure against the back face of your Thermovent fire and adjust flue controls to the required rate of burn Refuel or let the fire die down If you want your fire to continue at this level of performance re load with a similar amount of logs camelot Operating Instructions TH
12. erate safely and efficiently In accordance with current Building Regulations the installer may have fitted a permanent air supply vent into the room in which the fire is installed to provide combustion air This air vent should not under any circumstances be shut off or sealed It is important that furnishings and other combustible materials are not placed too close to the front of the fire The safe distances for combustible materials to the rear and side of the appliance are 500 mm and 400 mm respectively All local regulations including those referring to national and European standards have been complied with when installing the appliance USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please note that HETAS Approval only covers the use of wood on the fire and approval does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with wood nor does it cover instructions for the use of other fuels Page 3 The appliance should not be used as an incinerator or used to burn liquid fuels Air control The air control on your Thermovent is situated inthe centre of the bottom front edge of the fire To vary the control slide the bar to the right to open more air or the left to close less air The bar will get hot during operation so use gloves or the poker tool supplied with the fire to move the control The bar is marked C for CLOSED and O for OPEN Having an air control is a requirement to meet European standards your
13. himneys with open fires will puff smoke occasionally especially during stoking or re fueling Moving the flue control baffle to the OPEN position will reduce the possibility of puffing camelot Operating Instructions THERMOVENT CONVECTOR FIRE On blustery days if you have trees or a bank near your chimney top at a high level the swirl of the wind can create downward pressure on your chimney periodically and hence puffing in the room If you believe this could be the case contact an expert for advice re potential solutions or call ourselves on 01905 820181 Fire creates cold drafts When lit your fire needs an air supply to burn the wood When going well the amount of air it requires is not small If your room has insufficient external air supply near the fire typically an air brick it will draw air under doors from other rooms thus creating a cool draft Can t light the fire Many people struggle lighting a fire in the early days Firstly ensure the air control and the flue control are fully open Ensure you are using dry paper that is not treated to prevent it burning newspapers aren t many magazines are or use a quality firelighter and don t skimp use 3 or 4 until you get the hang of it Make sure you are using small kindling wood to get the fire Page 10 going with small split logs to burn on the kindling If you just throw the wood on top of the kindling your reducing the chance
14. ll allow you to vary the rate of burn of the fire To control the rate of burn move the lever to the left towards MAX To increase the rate of burn move the lever to the right towards OPEN DO NOT USE THE FIRE WITH THE FLUE BAFFLE IN THE CLOSED POSITION THIS WILL CAUSE THE FIRE TO SMOKE AND DANGEROUS GASES ENTER THE ROOM The baffle has been calibrated so that open is fully open but CLOSED DOES NOT TOTALLY CLOSE OFF THE FLUE A minimum of 15 of the flue area is always open This is as regulation safety feature of the fires design camelot Operating Instructions THERMOVENT CONVECTOR FIRE Warning When using the flue control you must be aware of the potential for smoke to spill into the room if you close off the flue too much in relation to the fire To close the flue control to max you need a good roaring fire with good long flames If you are running a smaller fire you may not be able to use the Max position Small IRREGULAR amounts of smoke spilling into the room doesn t neccasarily mean your fire has a problem particularly during re loading or stoking the fire or on blustery days If you have any concerns or suspect smoke or gasses are entering the room or if you are leaving the room for any duration open the flue control and don t forget to use your fire guard If the smell is strong or you are still concerned open external windows and doors to clear the air in the room and let
15. of the fire taking Build the kindling and the smaller logs in a wigwam shape against the back face of the fire Stains on the hearth Canopy In the past most chimneys were built with a dog leg in the flue to prevent rain falling directly down it In addition chimneys were lined with bricks or a kind of mortar which was not smooth and absorbed water Today many flues are built or re lined with red clay pots or steel This is smooth and does not absorb water All this means rainwater can travel down your chimney more quickly When it reaches the fire it will have collected colour from the soot in the chimney Flues amp connectors are designed to seal in an downward direction so most water should stay inside the chimney fire but it is possible a small amount could leak out and may leave small stains on your hearth camelot Operating Instructions THERMOVENT CONVECTOR FIRE Cowels on chimneys can fix this but take care not to create a smoking In the event a small amount of oil chimney in the process remains on first lighting the fire after installation you may see a blue smoke Blue oily smoke when first installed exiting the heat exchange vents This Your Thermovent fire has been created will burn off in a short time and does using mild steel When supplied this is not mean there is anything wrong with coated with oil At the end of the your Thermovent fire assembly process the fire is dipped to remove the gre
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