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Operating & Installation Manual HSB Boiler Stove HSB 12 Boiler Stove illustrated PLEASE RETAIN THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Rev. 01 BK505 March 2012 Part No. AFS 1725...
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Should you have any questions about our Hamlet HSB Boiler Stoves that are not covered buy our manual, please contact the Hamlet dealer in your area, or call our technical support department on 0844 8475107 Copyright 2012...
Contents Page No. Page No. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION Important fuel notice Annual Maintenance Safety Notice / Co Alarm Cleaning The Principle of the Fire Chimney Sweeping Asbestos Door Glass & Outer Finish Adjustment of Thermostat Damper Electrical Connections Check List Adjustment of Door Hinges Technical Data / Data Plate Fire Door Rope Replacement...
WARNING IT IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT THAT THE INSTALLATION OF ALL NEW OR REPLACEMENT, WOOD OR SOLIDFUEL HEATING APPLIANCES ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN BUILDING CONTROL APPROVAL FROM YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY OR THE INSTALLATION WORK MUST BE CARRIED OUT THROUGH A GOVERNMENT APPROVED COMPETENT PERSONS SCHEME SUCH AS OPERATED BY HETAS.
INTRODUCTION THE PRINCILE OF THE STOVE SAFETY Your HSB Boiler Stove is built to the highest A fireguard conforming to BS 8423:2010 should be standard of craftsmanship using the best materials used in the presence of children, the old or infirm. and most modern equipment available.
INSTALLATION GENERAL PRECAUTIONS HEARTH Note - All local regulations, including those The stove should be installed on a floor with adequate referring to National and European stand- load-bearing capacity. If the existing construction does ards need to be complied with, when in- not meet this prerequisite, suitable measures stalling the appliance.
INSTALLATION MULTIFUEL GRATE The grate in the HSB Boiler Stove multi fuel unit comprises of a series of reciprocating cast iron bars seated on a pivoted comb. All bars in the grate are identical, but every other bar is turned though 180 degrees, with the ends of the bars marked ‘H’...
INSTALLATION FEDS Inspection & Fitting The HSB Boiler Stove is not fitted with a traditional throat plate as found in most integrated boiler stoves, instead a highly efficient Flue Exhaust Diverter System is incorporated. This allows far more heat to be absorbed by the boiler jacket, and reduces the overall amount of heat wasted by slowing the flue gasses passage up the chimney.
INSTALLATION FLUE OUTLET AND HOT PLATE FLUES AND CHIMNEYS The flue spigot is found inside the appliance. The flue draw is critical on any installation and The hot plate is supplied fitted to the top should be checked to ensure that it matches what opening and is removed by turning clockwise as is specified.
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INSTALLATION Due to the gradual introduction of European Chimneys should be as straight as possible. Chimney Standards chimneys will be specified Horizontal runs should be avoided except where according to their performance designation as the rear outlet of the appliance is used, in which defined in BS EN 1443 that covers the General case the horizontal section should not exceed Requirements for chimneys.
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INSTALLATION NOTE: Under no circumstances should this appliance be connected to a shared flue system, that serves any other heating appliance. Minimum 150mm (6”) Diameter Flue Maximum 100mm (4”) Typical Rear Flue Outlet (As Per BS 8303-1) HSB Boiler Stove...
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INSTALLATION Typical Metal Insulation Chimney System Installed to the chimney manufacturers instructions in compliance with Building Regulations and BS EN 15287 Pts 1 to 4 Typical Top Flue Outlet (AS Per BS 8303-1) PLAN VIEW OF REGISTER PLATE AND CLEARANCES FOR NON INSULATED FLUES Steel register plate 1.5mm thick minimum HSB Boiler Stove...
INSTALLATION INTEGRAL BOILERS CHECKING THE THERMOSTAT AND PRE-SETTING TO THE CORRECT Integral boilers should be connected with flow DAMPER PRESSURES and return connections of any circuit on opposite sides of the appliance, (cross flowed), to indirect hot water tank/system, adding Fernox or similar PLEASE NOTE: corrosion inhibitor to prevent corrosion and The thermostat has been fitted and set correctly...
INSTALLATION Central Heating and Domestic Hot water System Using Four Boiler Tapings Central Heating Without Domestic Hot water System Using Four Boiler Tapings Note: Diagrammatic representation only. Design and calculations for individual systems should always be carried out by a qualified heating engineer. HSB Boiler Stove...
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INSTALLATION Central Heating and Domestic Hot water System Using Three Boiler Tapings Central Heating Without Domestic Hot water System Using Three Boiler Tapings Note: Diagrammatic representation only. Design and calculations for individual systems should always be carried out by a qualified heating engineer. HSB Boiler Stove...
INSTALLATION WATER CONNECTIONS The output of any radiator installed as a ‘Heat Leak’ should not be less than 10% of the rated Heating system output of the appliance to which it is connected. The radiator should not be fitted with a control The size of the heating system that can be run valve as it should never be turned off or down.
INSTALLATION Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve With solid fuel appliances it is not practical to Check the circulation round the primary provide a sufficiently rapid reaction for shutting system and the heat leak radiator. down the fuel in the event of a sudden rise in water temperature and a temperature valve or ...
INSTALLATION BUILDING CONTROL CONSENT CHECKLIST Hearths, Fireplaces, Flues and chimneys This checklist is to ensure heaths, fireplaces, flues and chimneys are satisfactory, and show what you have done to comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations 2000 approved Document J 2010 1.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE DOOR GLASS It is important that your stove is regularly serviced in accordance with these The door glass should remain clear during instructions. This should be carried out at normal daytime burning. However burning at a low least annually by a qualified person and rate, or overnight may result in the glass becoming should consist of the following:-...
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE REMOVAL OF THE THERMOSTAT SETTING OF THERMOSTAT DAMPER To fit and remove thermostat on HSB boilers: With the thermostat removed replace the control knob. Rotate the control knob fully clockwise (as viewed with 1. Pull the thermostat knob off the shaft. the damper shaft to your left) until you reach the end of possible travel.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE DOOR HINGES Once the stove has been fired for a period of time the door may appear to have moved out of alignment with relation to the door aperture or catch. This is quite normal and due to the settling of the casting.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE FIRE DOOR ROPE REPLACEMENT Periodically visually check over the door rope seal for any damage, cuts or tears and detached sections. The rope gasketing can be replaced, using the universal roping kit (See spare parts list page 36). Instructions for rope replacement are as follows:- ...
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE FIRE DOOR GLASS REPLACEMENT In the event of the fire door glass being broken it can easily be replaced using the following procedure: Ensure the appliance is cold. Lift the door off the appliance and lay onto a flat surface with the rear face upwards. ...
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE REMOVAL OF ASH AROUND THE REMOVAL OF ASH FROM INNER LEFT DAMPER LANDING CAVITY It is important to check for and remove any build The build up of ash within the inner left landing up of ash around the damper mechanism and cavity may take a considerable time to become damper plate to ensure its correct operation.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORD Date of Visit Company Work Carried Out Signature Should you have any questions about your HSB Boiler Stove that are not covered in this manual please contact your Arada dealer. Please keep all repair receipts safely. Please ensure you have this manual available when an engineer visits so they can complete the service record chart.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MULTIFUEL GRATE The temperature of the water in the boiler jacket is transmitted by the sensor phial located on the The multifuel grate comprises of a series of upper face of the rear boiler jacket outer skin. reciprocating cast iron bars seated on a pivoted Partial opening of the stove door during firing ‘comb’.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MULTI PURPOSE OPERATING TOOL RIDDLING Your HSB BOILER STOVE comes with a Use the operating tool to set the grate bars in the multi-purpose operating tool (Fig. 17) which is correct position for burning. The grate bars used for both setting and for riddling the multi fuel should be set to the + symbol on the indicator grate bars.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUEL TYPES LIGHTING THE STOVE Recommended fuels are as follows: Prior to lighting the fire for the first time check with the installer that: The HETAS ‘Three Ticks’ appliance approval only covers the use of the following fuels: ...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SOLID FUEL BURNING Longer Burning Periods Set the grate to the ‘+’ position. The appliance will burn for long periods at a reduced output rate provided: Ensure that the ash pan is in position and Sufficient fuel is placed in the firebox. the fire door is closed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OVER FIRING & CHIMNEY FIRES ASH REMOVAL DO NOT over fire your appliance. Using any The appliance will require ash to be removed flammable liquids, or too much fuel, or firing the periodically, ash may be removed with a small stove at maximum for prolonged periods may metal shovel whilst the fire is still alight, by raking result in over firing.
GUARANTEE Guarantee Once again we would like to thank you for buying a HSB Boiler Stove. When you buy a HSB Boiler Stove, you are not only buying a first class appliance you are buying a commitment from us to look after you and your appliance for as long as you want. All new HSB Boiler Stove Boilers will have a one year guarantee as standard but this can be upgraded Free of Charge to a full 3 year guarantee by registering the stove purchase and installation on line at www.hamletstoves.co.uk within one month of installation.
Factory Check list Stove Model …………………….……..………………………………. Serial No Quality Finish I’ve checked it Flue Outlet and its O.K Hot Plate Fuel Retainer Grate Bars Assembled By…………………. Rear Fire Bed Surrounds FEDS Cover Checked By……………………. Air Wash Door Handle Ash Pan Operating Tool Thermostat...
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