IN1145 Operating Instructions Harmony 1 and
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1. EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 Removing ash pan Glove Opening the doors and carrying the ash pan Poker Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A Stove Air Controls Harmony 1 with 3kW boiler amp Harmony 3 with 7 5kW boiler Air Wash Direct Draught Slide Air wash air supply control For use Direct draught control used only for while burning wood and some lighting and refuelling At all other smokeless coal times must remain closed Closed sa s oun tag a 6 nagan aso Thermostat Thermostat control for use for light ing and while burning smokeless coal EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 5 Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A Stove Air Controls Harmony 1 with 6kW boiler amp Harmony 3 with 11kW boiler Air wash Air wash air supply control For use while lighting set to maximum and supplying air down the glass set to 6mm open during operation Access plate to enable the cleaning of ash from the top and rear of the boiler See installation instructions for details on cleaning Thermostat Thermostat control for use when lighting set to maximum and adjusting the burning rate of the stove EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS2. Harmony 1 with 6kW boiler and Harmony 3 with 11kW boiler Set the thermostat control to maximum and the air wash control to maximum Thermostat Air Wash EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 12 Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A Lightly crumple two tabloid sized pieces of newspaper and lay them in the middle of the grate Resist the temptation to use more paper than this or to crumple it too tightly doing either will prevent the rapid development of flames and will cause smoke to be produced The kindling wood should be placed over the paper so as to rest against each other in a conical formation leaving space between each piece Place a split log either side of the kindling Light the paper using a long match or spill and close the stove door The lightly crumpled paper will begin burning rapidly and the space between the kindling will allow the long bright flames to pass between and over the wood raising it to its ignition temperature As the cone of kindling burns it will collapse and the inner ends of the wood will begin to char and glow Wait until a substantial amount of the kindling is charring before moving onto the next stage Wearing the stove glove place a log to either side of the burning kindling and larger than kindling wood over but not smothering the kindling EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 13 Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A When the prev
3. H B S LTD Jan 2011 6 Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A Wood and Multifuel Stoves Gas and oil are consistent fuels and stoves can be designed to obtain the maximum heat from them with the user having to do no more than choose a heat setting Solid fuels are almost infinitely variable and however well a stove has been designed its performance will ultimately depend on the way the user operates it Whilst we have endeavoured to make the stove as simple to operate as possible understanding just a little about the fuels and the way your stove was designed to burn them will be rewarded by you being able to achieve the best from your stove with the least effort As a fuel wood is visually exciting environmentally friendly and a renewable source of energy but it is one of the most complex fuels to burn Wood contains two sorts of components which burn The fixed carbons which burn as the glowing embers and the compounds that vaporize when heated to burn as volatile gasses giving the endlessly changing flame patterns The fixed carbon which is charcoal is a virtually trouble free fuel and needs little assistance to burn cleanly but it would be difficult to describe it as visually entertaining When set to its wood burning position your stove heats the incoming air The air is supplied as slowly as possible so as not to blow out any established flames By placing a log or two towards the front of the fire whenever the flames from previous logs
4. fire in the stove cleanly and you are now feeling it becoming hot congratulations you have passed the lighting test and are no longer a total novice You can throw away your L plates SS Eee o EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 14 Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A Why Did You Fail Not everyone will pass with flying colours at the first attempt indeed even some experienced stove users will fail their test because producing smoke and tar was historically acceptable Before checking your technique make absolutely certain that the wood you are using is dry not seasoned barn stored or ready for burning It must be dry if you want to burn it successfully cleanly and efficiently The Fire Went Out Do not put wood onto the kindling too soon or without allowing vents for the flames The quality of the wood will determine how much fuel can be loaded at one time but remember you are lighting the stove and wanting it to reach its operating temperature as quickly as possible all smoke is a pollutant and wasted fuel The Glass Blackened See the above The fire may not have extinguished but smoke and staining are unburned fuel gasses from the wood Until the flue has warmed air supply to the stove will be limited and only allow the complete combustion of limited amounts of wood Too much wood too soon will only serve to cool
5. forward The left baffle removes similarly To replace the baffles reverse the procedure ensuring the front edges of the baffles are pulled to the front of the stove and the baffles are as close together as possible If it is difficult to remove the baffles shaking them vigorously will cause the ash which has accumulated to be shaken off the top of them Lift up the steel plate from the top Harmony 1 with 3kW boiler and Harmony 3 with 11kW boiler of the boiler to access the top and We would recommend that after the first weeks of use the cast iron top plate ear of the boiler for cleaning is removed and that the accumulation of soots is monitered then after two weeks it is inspected again This will allow you to gauge the frequency that the boiler will need to be cleaned see the installation and servicing guide for boiler cleaning information For additional information on internal component removal see the Installation and Service Instructions EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 27 Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A Need more info with over 10 000 pages of technical information spare parts product shots news and 1001 other things you will not find a more comprehensive solution to your queries whatever time of the day www euroheat co uk Natural Energy Company Court Farm Business Park Bishops Frome Worcestershire W
6. has burned out If the fire has been running on anthracite coal and the stove has been over filled and under riddled the poker may have to be used to clear the grate of ash and partially burned coals Ash Removal Important Do not allow the ash pan to over fill This will cause ash to fall behind the ash pan as it is removed and can prevent the ash pan from fitting correctly Over filling the ash pan can prevent under grate aif reaching the fire which can cause poor operation and damage to the grate Available Accessories Euroheat offer a range of accessories which may assist with your day to day operation These include fire tool sets for cleaner operation log stores for storing wood and other items Ask your euroheat retailer for the Every Thing But The Stove Brochure or visit the Euroheat web site www euroheat co uk EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 10 Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A The ash pit door should be closed before lighting a fire in the stove and it should remain closed whilst the stove is operating Opening the ash pit door when the stove is operating may cause flames to be directed fiercely at the glass and the intense heat will turn the areas of glass hit by the flames irrevocably opaquely white The stove is capable of continuous operation and if it is being operated continuously it will therefore be necessary to empty the ash pan whilst the stove has a burning fire If the ash pit door is t
7. other than by gradual increments Do not add new a loading of coal if the previous loading is still producing significant flames The Fire Never Developed Enough Size or Became Hot Enough Ensure the air settings are adjusted correctly riddle the fire before putting on new loadings of coal Try and avoid putting on new coal over any coals from a previous loading that have not ignited or are still burning vigorously EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 23 Instructions Part Number IN1145 EdA Advanced Stove Driving With Coal also known as solid mineral fuel Because it is the volatile gasses that produce smoke all coals defined as being smokeless either naturally have low volatile content or have had their volatile content reduced during their manufacturing process and so many of the problems associated with solid fuels are eliminated Some of the manufactured coals produce more ash than might be expected and have additives binding the coals into symmetrical shapes which tend to leave residues on the stove glass but this can easily be avoided When To Put On More Coal Smokeless coals will produce flames when they initially begin burning The amount of flame will diminish at a rate depending on the specific coals being burned but all smokeless fuels give almost all their heat from being a red hot mass While it is acceptable to add more coals when the fire bed reaches this uniform red glow unless you are building the fir
8. Martin and Euroheat insist on progressive development to produce products which are market leading Our aims are to produce stoves with the latest innovations user friendly operation and highly efficient for lower cost operation When burning wood you will be greatly assisting with reducing CO2 to the environment when compared to coal oil or gas This operation manual offers user information for the range of HARMONY 1 and HARMONY 3 Boiler stoves In some cases you find references in this document to the model size rather than the models exterior design There are two sizes of appliances Harmony 1 and Harmony 3 Although the exterior cloths change between model change the internal workings are the same The Harmony 1 and Harmony 3 are multifuel models Model Identification You will see on the front page of this document a label which confirms which model you have This label also advises you of the stoves unique serial number This information is also attached to your stove for reference Warranty Thank you for choosing a Euroheat Nestor Martin stove It has been constructed with the utmost care and with the finest materials we hope it gives you many years of pleasurable warmth Any modification to the appliance or the fitting of non approved parts will cancel any warranty and may make it unsafe Details of the warranty can be found on the Euroheat web site www euroheat co uk Important Warranty Registration Please ensure this is fully complet
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10. This Manual Must Always be Available to the Stove Operator NESTOR MARTIN TE a z i i i ma Si n a i aie F i rs E Fa dar x a es d E Ae _ a m ir ty E i gt As E Pa P3 A te i a s T w7 a a j a E T Cai i a Sa D r A 3 m a ye ee al Gor A ZEEE De ate r 3 y i i Tee a ar ing Instructions Harmony 1 with 3kW or 6kW Boiler 394 92B3 amp 39662004 Harmony 3 with 7 5kW or 11kW Boiler 394 96B7 amp 39666005 Multifuel Boiler Stoves IN1145 Edition A January 2011 PART NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER s Euroheat O Natural Energy Company IMPORTANT The installation of this appliance must comply with all local regulations including those referring to national and European Standards before it can be operated The stove is not suitable for a shared flue Improper adjustment alteration maintenance or the fitting of replacement parts not recommended by the manufacturer can cause injury or property damage Do not operate the stove with faulty seals or damaged glass Ensure all manuals are kept safely and are available for the user at all times Do not store or use petrol or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other heating appliance Do not burn anything but natural wood or approved coals on this appliance Due to the high operating temperatures of this appliance it should be located away from pedestrian
11. able for burning over long periods Although there is a difference in the speed at which woods burn equal weights of wood will give very similar amounts of heat Because logs are concentric tubes of cells they season faster if they are split halving the tubes and allowing the moisture to evaporate more easily Similarly it also allows the volatile gasses given off when the wood is heated in a stove to be emitted along its full length rather than at the log s ends This helps the gasses to be distributed more evenly within the stove and improves not only the efficiency and emission reduction of wood burning but gives a more attractive fire Putting logs onto the fire bark side down and laying them well spaced in random orientation rather than uniformly horizontally will also help to increase the efficiency and attractiveness of the fire To make this easier the ideal log length will be the length the stove s combustion chamber can accommodate in all directions and of proportionate cross section to allow you to load wood in a higgledy piggledy manner LOG SIZES All logs should be split and ideally quartered Stove Model Ideal Log Length Maximum Log Length Harmony 1 with 3kW boiler 11 inches 280mm 18 inches 457mm Harmony 1 with 6kW boiler 10 inches 250mm 17 inches 432mm Harmony 3 with 7 5kW boiler 17 Inches 432mm 22 Inches 558mm Harmony 3 with 11kW boiler 14 Inches 356mm 19 Inches 482mm DO NOT BURN Anything but dry natur
12. ake any charcoal over the grate close the stove door and set the air controls to their lighting position it will almost always begin to glow even when it gave no sign of burning Placing wood whose size is in proportion to the amount of charcoal remaining over the burning charcoal will rapidly produce a good fire because the stove and flue will have retained some residual heat This technique of using only the charcoal to burn should be used whenever the stove is to be left unattended for prolonged periods If you have managed to run your stove for a prolonged period without staining the glass you have achieved the highest achievement possible as a stove operator and you should award yourself an enormous gold star EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 18 Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A Getting Started With Smokeless Coal solid mineral fuel NOT bituminous house coal Having learned where to find the controls you are now ready to light a coal fire in the stove without filling the stove or neighbourhood with smoke To light the fire with coal you will need two pieces of newspaper a small bundle of kindling wood and smokeless coal Remember that your stove needs your help to gently push start it in the right direction until it warms Do not expect it to be on auto pilot until it reaches its operating temperature Ensure the ash pan is fitted and empty then securely close the ash pit door Harmony 1 with 3kW boile
13. al wood Wood that has been painted treated or has hinges nails or any plastic attached will almost certainly emit toxic matter when burned For similar reasons bonded wood products such a chipboard plywood or fibre board must never be burned DO NOT BURN Household waste Many seemingly innocuous items like box packaging have been coated with glazes which will produce toxic matter when burned One old video tape put on the fire will cause more pollution in a few minutes than a life time of wood burning Not only will a fire burning rubbish pollute the stove is not designed to contain such an assortment of sizes and weights and a flaming box falling from the stove when the door is opened will present an unacceptable fire hazard EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 9 Instructions Part Number IN1145 EdA Ash Collection The grate can be riddled to encourage ash to fall into the ash pan by locating the riddling tool in the extended connection shaft Using a left to right action to cause the grate to oscillate If it becomes necessary to riddle the stove while it is operating always riddle the stove before adding new fuel As well as being used to re arrange the fire bed the poker is designed to be used for clearing ash through the grate slots and this will be found to be the most effective way of clearing wood ash when the fire
14. care must be taken not to clean the glass too vigorously as particles of grit may have adhered with the stain and these could cause scratching if dragged across the glass However well the stove burns it will eventually become necessary to clean the glass but if cleaning becomes necessary too often we advise you to review your operating procedures to determine whether cleaner and more efficient combustion can be achieved The Stove Body Dusting the stove may be carried out when the stove is at its minimum heat output temperature using light strokes of a real bristle paint brush Thorough cleaning or any attempt to remove marks on the stove body must only be done when the stove is cold Stoves with a cast black finish should never be cleaned with a cloth as the texture of the paint will abrade and collect lint from the cloth which will be almost impossible to remove Vigorous brushing with a stiff real bristle paint brush will remove all dust but where the paint is marked the stains are better obliterated with a spray of suitable stove paint rather than attempts made to clean them off Suitable paint may be purchased from a stove shop or direct from Euroheat Brass Fittings Any proprietary brass cleaner may be used to clean the brass on the stove but care must be taken to ensure the polish does not come into contact with the black cast finish where it will leave a stain The Flue Even if your flue is correctly lined it is advisable to run you
15. ce door handle latch loosen the locking nut and adjust the bolt as required Re tighten the locking nut The adjustment should be made so that when the handle is in its closed position the door is air tight Adjusting Door Latches Adjust door catch by bending the latch to the required position Removing Front Door Loosen top brass nut lever top hinge pin upwards and remove Remove brass tube and lift door clear of appliance Replacing Glass and Glass Seals When replacing glass always replace glass seals DO NOT over tighten glass clips they must only hold the glass not clamp it down EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 26 Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A Adjusting Thermostat Setting Harmony 1 with 3kW boiler amp Harmony 3 with 7 5kW s eal boiler P L When appliance is cold the thermostat should be 0 1mm open on one Float side Using the adjustment screw B set the required gap For course i adjustment gently bend thermostat shaft A r a Imm Removing Top Baffles Harmony 1 with 3kW boiler The top baffles will need removing as ash will build up on the top of them This will block the flue ways and also insulate the top of the baffle plates Lift the right hand baffle upwards lifting the rear more than the front Move the baffle towards the stove back to allow the front edge to clear the supporting ledge and pull
16. d A Why Did You Fail Smokeless coal is generally a simple trouble free fuel which lights easily but slowly Before looking again at your lighting procedure examine the coal for evidence of moisture Many of the manufactured coals will absorb water and this will prevent the coal from igniting or burning properly for a considerable time The Fire Went Out If you are used to lighting a fire with house coal you will find smokeless coal needs heating for a considerably longer time before it begins to burn Disturbing the fire before the coals are burning brightly will often take the parts of coal that have just ignited away from the heat allowing them to extinguish If you have used firelighters it must be remembered that they are petroleum based and have only flames to heat the coal If coals are placed directly over them or the coals were piled too high the vapours will burn above and often seemingly detached from the fire bed rather than under the coals Ensure that the air settings were correct because too high a draught will cause a similar effect If the fire was lit with wood it is probable that too much coal was placed on the fire too soon Padi Cle Cmaps zam ee N ae are IAW Sao we sss COALS TOO HIGH OR TOO MUCH AIR THROUGH TOO MUCH COAL OVER THE SMOTHERING THE THE GRATE KINDLING FIRELIGHTERS The Glass Blackened See the above Do not put too much coal on at one time and never turn the stove air volume down
17. die down a bed of charcoal will build up This will be virtually pure carbon and capable of burning for incredibly long periods without causing any tar deposits Always put logs on to the fire before flames from previous logs have extinguished this will ensure that when the new logs begin releasing gasses it will ignite Unburned gasses will cause smoke and tar deposits and wastes potential heat Putting on too much wood at one time will both restrict the air supply and cool the combustion chamber making it more difficult for the gasses to burn cleanly Never put on fresh wood whilst operating the stove with a minuscule air supply as a technique for operating for long periods without attention it will cause both chilling and air restriction Properly controlling the rate at which wood burns is not simply a matter of restricting the air supply nor running the stove with a very small fire it is maintaining the temperature and ignition flames in the stove whilst balancing the release of gasses to match the chosen air supply No two woods have the same burning characteristics but all wood contains water It is difficult to quantify the amount of water any log might hold whilst its exterior feels dry but it would not be unreasonable to estimate a mug full from a good sized poorly seasoned log Imagine pouring that onto your fire every time you introduce a new log and you will realize its obvious effect of cooling the fire What is not so obvious is that t
18. e up to produce the stove s maximum heat output the fire should be left until ash is forming on the tops of the coals before adding more coals How To Put On Coal If ash formation makes it necessary to riddle the stove always riddle before adding new coals It is only necessary to riddle if ash is restricting air passing through the grate to the fire Putting new coals onto a fire that has a restricted air flow risks gasses being released from the coals with insufficient air to burn and suddenly introducing air by riddling the grate may cause the accumulated gasses to ignite suddenly and startlingly New coals should be loaded onto the fire as an even layer rather than a central mound so that it ignites rapidly and evenly Never load more coal than is contained by the log guard this is especially important if rounded formed coals are being burned Setting The Burning Rate If a substantial loading of coals has been placed on the stove it is good practice to increase the air volume a little until the flames diminish to ensure the majority of volatiles have burned Once the flames have diminished the stove s burning rate can be adjusted to a lower setting of your choice but doing so in several increments is the better practice Slow Prolonged Burning The stove will burn gently for extended periods simply by reducing the air volume to a very low setting with little or no preparation Once again it is important not to reduce the air volume until al
19. ed by your installing engineer with details of your approved Euroheat supplier and returned to Euroheat within 28 days of installation In this way the model and its history will be recorded for reference in the future Euroheat amp Nestor Martin have a policy of continual research and development and reserve the right to modify its appliances without prior notice We make every effort to ensure that the information provided in this document is correct and accurate at the time of printing but continued updates occur to adapt documents to appliance changes and customer feedback For the latest editions of all Euroheat documentation visit our web site www euroheat co uk We would welcome any comments or information which you feel is not provided in this document which would assist other users in the future E mail tech euroheat co uk Whilst we are always happy to assist you please make sure you have read this manual before contacting the technical support team Technical support telephone number 01885 491117 E mail tech euroheat co uk Useful organisations Solid Fuel Association 0845 601 4406 www solidfuel co uk The National Association of Chimney Sweeps 01785 811732 www chimneyworks co uk HETAS Ltd 0845 634 5626 www hetas co uk EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 3 Instructions Part Number IN1145 EdA Operating Tools Adjusting air wash vent Fork tool Hook tool
20. he moisture mixing with the vaporized gasses is cooling them possibly below their ignition temperature So the water within a wet log cooled the stove it has prevented much of the potential heat from the log being realized and the unburned combustible products will be deposited as tars within the stove and flue Coal suitable for stoves has only a very small proportion of components that vaporise and a far higher fixed carbon content and when the stove is set to its coal burning position air is supplied through the grate to the underside of the fire bed to supply the carbon directly There will be sufficient spare air travelling through the fire bed to reach the limited gasses being released and this air will have been heated as it passed the burning coals Because coals suitable for stoves have so little vaporizing content they are virtually trouble free fuels to use but if you are using one of the manufactured smokeless coals take care to ensure the ash pan is checked regularly because some of them have a very high ash content this is especially important if you change brands because the ash contents can vary dramatically Always riddle the grate before putting on loadings of coal to give the initial release of gasses sufficient air with which to burn failure to do so may allow the stove and flue to fill with gasses ready to ignite A stove is very much safer than an open fire but if you have children or infirm people in the house please en
21. he suitability of the product for use within an enclosed appliance that does not have a chrome steel grate Most manufactured coal contains some petroleum based coke ingredients Before burning them please confirm there suitability with the coal manufacturer EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 8 Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A Choice of Logs Never burn wood that is not dry or wood that has been subject to a manufacturing process such as chipboard as these contain resins of uncertain toxicity when burned For the same reasons wood that has been painted or treated with a preservative should never be burned Natural wood is described as being either hardwood or soft wood Typically all broad leaf trees that lose their leaves in the winter are called hard woods and the evergreen conifers are called soft woods Whilst the wood from the two groups have structural differences the terms do not define the density or hardness of the wood Balsa one of the softest and lightest of woods is classified as being a hardwood and Hemlock a soft wood is extremely hard The less density wood has the more its structure is made up of open spaces meaning it will season faster and because of these voids it will burn faster because it will expose more surface area as it disintegrates This makes light woods suitable for kindling or a rapidly developing fire but unless you enjoy putting wood onto a fire every few minutes it is unsuit
22. heat resisting gloves when carrying the ash pan even when you think the ash is cold Do not empty ash into a plastic waste bin or any bin containing combustible waste There will be hot embers in the stove even days after the fire appeared to extinguish Never clean out ashes onto paper never use a plastic bristled brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove ash Never let children help with the stove in anyway EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 11 Instructions Part Number IN1145 EdA Getting Started with Wood Having learned where to find the controls you are now ready to light a wood fire in the stove without filling the stove or neighbourhood with smoke You will need two pieces of newspaper a small bundle of kindling wood and several split logs All of these should be as dry as possible never use wet wood it will cause smoke deposit tar in the stove and flue to become a potential fire hazard Remember that your stove needs the help of a gentle push start in the right direction until it warms Do not expect it to be on auto pilot until it reaches its operating temperature Ensure the ash pan is fitted and empty then securely close the ash pit door Harmony 1 with 3kW boiler and Harmony 3 with 7 5kW boiler Set the thermostat control to maximum the air wash control to maximum and the open direct draught bypass Slide Thermostat Air Wash Direct Draught Slide Maximum Gey W A
23. ious loading of wood is burning brightly add another log to bridge the fire Always avoid putting wood directly onto wood burning with flame because the new cold log will tend to cool the flame giving gasses below their ignition temperature Conversely you should try and position new logs directly onto glowing embers Once these logs are burning well the stoves controls need adjusting depending upon the Harmony boiler stove you have Harmony 1 with 3kW boiler amp Harmony 3 with 7 5kW boiler Set the thermostat control to minimum close the direct draught bypass slide The air wash control should then be used to adjust the burn rate to the required heat output from the stove Harmony 1 with 6kW boiler amp Harmony 3 with 11kW boiler The air wash control should be shut down so that only a 6mm gap can be seen in the air wash slide This ensures there is sufficient air supply to burn the volatile gasses being produced by the wood The burn rate of the stove can then be adjusted using the thermostat which will monitor the production of hot water from the boiler and will automatically adjust the thermostat once set Putting new logs bark side down towards the front of the grate will give you both maximum efficiency and best visual effect as it begins to burn Never put more than a layer of wood on at a time as the logs will become unstable and may roll against the glass making it difficult to open the door If you lit your
24. most all the flames have disappeared and if the fire is to be kept in for a prolonged period it is advisable to give the stove a thorough fiddling before leaving it to ensure the ash does not prevent the limited air supply reaching all the burning coals Coal may be easier to manage than wood but if you have managed to run your stove for a prolonged period without staining the glass you will still have achieved the highest achievement possible as a coal stove operator and you should award yourself an enormous gold star EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 24 Instructions Part Number IN1145 EdA Cleaning The Stove Cleaning The Glass Properly operated with the correct fuel your glass will remain clean Slight staining may appear when the stove is lit and below its operating temperature This will normally clear as the stove s temperature rises If it becomes necessary to clean the glass by hand do not attempt to do so unless the stove is cold Proprietary glass cleaning agents are available but they must specifically state its suitability for stove glass before being used because the glass in you stove is not ordinary glass and may be damaged with an unsuitable cleaner Newspaper moistened with water to which a little vinegar has been added will normally remove most staining but for really stubborn marks gentle polishing with fine steel wool lubricated with a few drops of dish washing detergent will need to be employed Great
25. o be opened and the ash pan removed safely the following procedure should be followed Allow the fire to burn down as low as practicable and check that no embers will fall from the stove when the door is opened Wearing a heat proof glove open the stove door turn the handle to its closed position and gently push the door back until the latch just touches the stove body Take care to do so gently especially if your stove is enamelled This will let air into the stove above the fire and limit air being drawn in through the grate but prevent smoke from spilling into the room The ash pit door can now be opened and the ash pan removed The ash pit door must be closed immediately the ash pan is removed and the stove door must also be closed securely When re installing the empty ash pan the stove door must again be opened before opening the ash pit door Never open the ash pit door without the stove door being ajar and never leave either the stove door or the ash pit door open for longer than absolutely necessary Preparation must be made for the safe handling and disposal of the burning embers in the ash pan before beginning this operation Good practice would be to have an empty metal container brought to the stove so the ash pan can be emptied directly into it Never leave the stove unattended without both its doors being securely closed Always check meticulously that no embers have been spilled whenever any stove door has been opened Always use
26. o which the charcoal should be left to accumulate will depend upon the length of time you are expecting to operate the stove for and the heat output you need Never load more wood than can be contained safely by the log guard Putting new wood on immediately the flames of the previous loading have almost extinguished will result in a very hot stove with a deep charcoal bed capable of being controlled to burn very slowly without staining the glass for many hours If only a low heat output or limited burning time is required the charcoal will be producing much of the heat with an occasional log being loaded for interest Letting the bed become too small or putting on a new log when all the flames from a previous loading have extinguished will cause smoke as the new loading struggles to ignite Always add wood to the stove before flames from a previous loading have extinguished If there are no flames only glowing embers add a small amount of kindling wood and set the stove to its ignition setting Never put logs onto a fire without flames they will smoulder and emit smoke X How to Put on More Wood Wood needs not only heat but also air to burn and putting an enormous amount of logs at one time or interlocking them like bricks will both stifle the existing fire causing it to cool it will also limit the air available for the new wood This will result in delayed ignition of the loading and unacceptable levels of smoke emission Always tr
27. of water remaining in the wood easily Smokeless Coal We recommend burning deep mined anthracite a natural hard coal which is classified as being a smokeless fuel specifying the sizes of small nuts or large nuts preferably large nuts will give most visually attractive and efficient burning Smaller sizes than this will tend to choke the air flow too easily making long burning times without attention problematic Various manufactured smokeless coals are available giving differing burning characteristics and the manufacturers or your coal merchant will advise you as to their suitability for stoves House Coal The difficulties and dangers associated with burning ordinary bituminous coal house coal with its relatively high volatile content make it totally unsuitable and potentially dangerous for burning in any stove Lignite also known as solid mineral fuel Lignite is obtainable in briquette form and is best described as young coal It behaves very much like coal and should be burned as smokeless manufactured coal However it is not classified as a smokeless coal Peat Peat burns very well but it is bulky and its distinct aroma will pervade your home and everything in it but otherwise peat can be burned as wood DO NOT BURN petroleum based fuels such as petro coke they may seriously damage your stove The manufacturers of other blended coal products containing a proportion of petro coke should be approached to confirm t
28. r and Harmony 3 with 7 5kW boiler Set the thermostat control to maximum the air wash control to maximum and the open direct draught bypass Slide Thermostat Air Wash Direct Draught Slide Maximum T 1 aa s gt mae 4 teat 4 x s ay Say Trap s s cy s om a a s of s s La s s os id v oe oe P ta 5 2 a fi Fin r X n D D O J Harmony 1 with 6kW boiler and Harmony 3 with 11kW boiler Set the thermostat control to maximum and the air wash control to maximum Thermostat Air Wash EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 19 Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A Lightly crumple two tabloid sized pieces of newspaper and lay them in the middle of the grate Resist the temptation to use more paper than this or to crumple it too tightly doing either will prevent the rapid development of flames and will cause smoke to be produced The kindling wood should be placed over the paper so as to rest against each other in a conical formation leaving space between each piece Light the paper using a long match or spill and close the stove door The lightly crumpled paper will begin burning rapidly and the space between the kindling will allow the long bright flames to pass between and over the wood raising it to its ignition temperature Wait until the kindling fire core has lost its large flames and is glo
29. r stove at a high setting to thoroughly warm the flue periodically and ensure it is swept regularly If the stove has not been used for some time it will be necessary to ensure the flue has not been blocked with twigs from home building birds or blocked with other obstructions before the stove is lit Lighting a small piece of paper within the stove will determine the flue s ability to remove any products of combustion National Chimney Sweeps Association 01785 811732 The Solid Fuel Association 0845 6014406 EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 25 Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A Simple Maintenance The stove must be cleaned of ash and any tarring as often as your use of the stove and fuel dictate All deposits on the stove interior will insulate the stove body from the fire and will reduce the stove s efficiency Flue ways which become choked will not only reduce the stoves performance but can become a serious health risk if the flue is not taking away all the products of combustion Do not use a vacuum cleaner unless it is fitted with an additional ash vac filter bin Door rope seals should be inspected and replaced if found to be damaged or when the handles are adjusted an air tight seal is not maintained Door Adjustments It is very important for correct operation of the stove that both the furnace door glass door and ash pit doors are air tight when closed Door Latch Adjustment with adjusting bolt To adjust the furna
30. sure it is suitably guarded and consideration should also be given to accidental contact with the stove if you are entertaining with a busy house full of guests EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 7 Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A Choice of Fuels All wood will burn slightly differently but the most important differences between woods is their moisture content Until the moisture has been driven off from the wood it will remain below its combustion temperature When the outer skin has dried and beginning to burn much of this heat energy will be wasted having to boil off the water remaining in the core of the wood Copious amounts of water vapour in all but the most insulated flue will condense and mix with the products of combustion to form creosote and other undesirable substances which will eat away the fabric of the flue and eventually build up to block the flue At any time this build up of tar will be capable of causing a chimney fire The advice to burn only dry wood is sometimes confusing because the atmospheric moisture will prevent wood ever becoming dry It is acceptable to burn wood with a moisture content of less than 20 which can be achieved by splitting the wood stacking it so as to allow air to circulate within the stack and storing it under cover for between 18 months and 30 months depending on prevailing climatic conditions The use of a wood moisture content meter will confirm the amount
31. the condition of the fire You cannot expect to turn the air to maximum and the stove increase its heat output if the fire in the stove is ash with a few glowing embers Neither should the stove be expected to shut down a huge fire immediately the air supply was restricted without producing copious amounts of smoke Unlike driving a car that accelerates and brakes wood burning should be regarded as something that gathers and losses momentum gracefully and all adjustments to the burning rate should be made accordingly Putting a large quantity of wood into the stove and turning the air setting to low will inevitably result in smoke as the wood is heated with insufficient air to burn with Always wait until the wood is producing flames before turning down the air volume in stages If the fire has become very lethargic after a long period of slow burning or has no flames set the air controls to their lighting position and place a few pieces of dry kindling onto the fire bed to ensure rapid ignition Always when adding more wood place it in such a way that air can pass between the logs EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 17 Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A Slow Prolonged Burning Wood releases its volatile gasses when heated if insufficient air is available or the temperature is below the ignition temperature of these gasses they will deposit themselves as tar and other undesirable substances on the stove body glass and in
32. the flue Filling the stove with wood and restricting the air supply may be the only option available to many who want to keep the stove warm for extended periods but it is not necessary for you to adopt this anti social practice Your stove has been designed to burn the gasses from the wood as a priority leaving the charcoal to burn later Good quality charcoal which is what the stove will produce has the ability to burn slowly and cleanly with a restricted air supply and by allowing the charcoal to build up in the stove it will provide many hours of clean gentle heat The amount of charcoal needed to burn for any length of time is surprisingly small but the quantities can be increased by putting a new loading of wood to the front of the stove Of great importance is that the stove s air is not reduced to a very low setting if flames are still visible reducing the air to a minimum will extinguish any flames and cause tar and smoke to be produced Always wait until no more flames are evident before you can safely turn the air volume to a minimum setting with no fear of staining the glass The actual setting needed will depend upon the performance of your flue setting and by raking the ashes through the grate in the morning will reveal either no charcoal remains which means the setting was too high or a cold stove and an abundance of charcoal indicating the setting was too low If any charcoal remains never assume it not to be burning If you r
33. the gasses below their ignition temperature THE FIRE NEVER DEVELOPED ENOUGH SIZE OR BECAME HOT ENOUGH Once the fire is well alight the air wash control must be reduced from its maximum position Leaving it at maximum will allow too much air into the stove Air which is not needed will only serve to cool the stove air travelling too quickly will blow some of the flames out EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 15 Instructions Part Number IN1145 EdA Advanced Driving With Wood Once the stove is at its operating temperature it is capable of burning cleanly and efficiently with little or no intervention from you beyond periodic loading of wood Two reasons for a stove failing to operate cleanly and efficiently make all other reasons virtually insignificant One is the use of wet wood which should never be used and the other which we will be discussing now is the inappropriate intervention by an operator failing to understand a few simple principles When to Put on More Wood When the fire in the stove has become established you will find that the stove seems initially to consume wood quite quickly This is because the stove was designed to burn off the wood s volatile matter first leaving the charcoal to form a hot bed above the grate The charcoal helps maintain a constant heat output from the stove between loading of wood and aids the rapid ignition of new loading thus minimizing smoke emissions The depth t
34. traffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not store paper or wood near the appliance Any mats and rugs put in front of the stove should be fire proof and secured to prevent the possibility of tripping Advise all persons as to the stove s high surface temperatures including visitors If it is possible for children or infirm adults to come into contact with the stove fit a suitable fire guard Never let children help with the stove in anyway even when the stove is cold It is imperative that all air passageways into out of and within the appliance are kept clean All permanent ventilation into the room provided for the stove must remain clear and unobstructed at all times Consideration must be given to the need for extra ventilation if another heating source needing air is to be operated simultaneously If an extraction fan is proposed to be fitted to a connecting area of the house after the stove has been installed professional advice should sought from a qualified engineer If a flue blockage or adverse weather conditions cause the stove to emit smoke do not treat it as merely a nuisance this smoke will indicate that carbon monoxide is being emitted into the room Turn the stove to its minimum firing rate open windows and allow the stove s fuel to burn out before closing the windows Do not re light the stove without consulting a qualified engineer In the event of a chimney fire the stove should be turned to its minimum se
35. tting and the fire brigade informed Do not re light the stove until the complete installation has been inspected by a qualified engineer The appliance should be inspected regularly see installation guide for boiler cleaning information and the chimney cleaned at least annually More frequent cleaning may be required and the advice of a qualified chimney sweep should be sought Always check for any flue blockage before lighting the stove after a prolonged shut down Harmony 1 with 3kW boiler and Harmony 3 with 11kW boiler We would recommend that after the first weeks of use the cast iron top plate is removed and that the accumulation of soots is monitered then after two weeks it is inspected again This will allow you to gauge the frequency that the boiler will need to be cleaned see the installation guide for boiler cleaning information This stove has been carefully designed and constructed to give clean burning with optimum efficiency and safety but as with all stoves these standards will not be achieved unless the stove is installed and maintained regularly by qualified engineers It must also be operated strictly with the procedures given in this manual If you are unsure about anything concerning your stove please seek professional advice EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 2 Instructions Part Number IN1145 EdA The Model Range Explained Thank you for purchasing your stove and helping to protect our environment Nestor
36. using the flames to be blown out The thermostat should be set to its maximum position m ane eS Placing a layer of coal on the grate for the firelighters to sit on will help to defuse the air flow EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 21 Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A G Ai ya ae F Bridge the firelighters with coal trying to avoid coal actually touching the firelighters The coal should be at least glowing by the time the firelighters have extinguished and may even be producing flames Pl AD If the fuel is manufactured smokeless coal the air wash should be set between minimum and medium If the fuel is anthracite the air wash should be set to minimum The thermostat control should be set to your desired level probably around mid position New loading of coal should be placed to cover only coals which are glowing It will delay the ignition of coal not already burning if further layers of coal are added to them Smoke production will be reduced if new coals are added only when the coal has stopped emitting flames but is glowing brightly If you lit your fire in the stove cleanly and you are now feeling it becoming hot congratulations you have passed the lighting test and are no longer a total novice you can throw away your L plates and move on to become an advanced driver EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 22 Instructions Part Number IN1145 E
37. wing then wearing the glove lay several pieces of kindling on the top of them followed by pieces of coal Try to leave open spaces between pieces of coal with some bridging others rather than a single layer Putting on too much at this stage will only cause smoke and hinder the fire s development EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 20 Instructions Part Number IN1145 Ed A When the loading of coal is burning brightly close the direct draught bypass Slide if fitted and reduce the air volume SS ZO If you are burning one of the manufactured smokeless coals the air wash slide should be reduced to a low medium setting If you are burning Anthracite the air wash slide should be moved to the minimum position Maximum se Now adjust the thermostat ih ll VA to your desired setting Frey g A f A Ge WSS New loading of coal should be placed to cover only coals which are glowing It will delay the ignition of coal not already burning if further layers of coal are added to them Smoke production will be reduced if new coals are added only when the coal has stopped emitting flames but is glowing brightly Fe s e Ta s gt i dp a S LOA Lighting Coal With Firelighters Ss Firelighters perform well only if the blocks are protected from fast air flow Setting the air control to a medium position will provide sufficient air for the firelighters to burn without ca
38. y to keep ends of logs away from the combustion chamber walls so that gasses emanating will have good access to air If you are having to burn unsplit logs they will release most of their initial gasses only from their ends it is important to rake embers so that the log ends are over the charcoal bed to heat the gasses to promote rapid ignition Avoid burning un split logs if you can If the logs are split it is better to put the log on the fire bark side down because the bark will ignite rapidly when placed on the charcoal and gasses from the split surfaces will have an unrestricted air supply EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS H B S LTD Jan 2011 16 Instructions Part Number IN1145 EdA Always try to position new logs so that they are in the path of existing flames by bridging the flames where possible Do not over fill the stove with wood expecting it to burn for an extended time it will produce little but smoke and tar If the stove is running with a low air volume setting turning up the volume for a few minutes whenever you load new logs will encourage them to ignite faster Do not be afraid to put logs towards the front of the fire the glass will stay clean and the visual interest will be increased LOG ENDS TOO CLOSE TOO MANY LOGS CORRECTLY LOADED TO STOVE WALLS TOO LITTLE SPACE BETWEEN NO SPACE BETWEEN THE THE LOGS LOGS Setting the Burning Rate Setting the air volume rate should always be done with reference to
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