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- Page 1 Installation instructions IKI SL wood‐burning stoves (Through the wall models) IKI SL IKI SL Plus 9/2017 ...
- Page 2 P a g e | 1 IKI SL Wood‐burning stoves | Installation instructions Read these instructions through carefully before installing and using the stove. These instructions for installation and use are meant for the owner of the sauna. The instruction manual must be given to the owner when installation is complete. Make sure to store this manual for later use. Read through the instructions before installation: When choosing the location for the stove, check the safety distances to inflammable materials. Check the weight bearing capacity of the floor as well as the connection to the chimney (whether you need a straight or an angled connector pipe), or the installation route for a new chimney pipe, if needed. All local regulations must be complied with during installation, including those relating to local or EU‐level standards. NOTE! Beware of the sharp edges of the mesh frame and other parts. Always wear protective gloves and a long‐sleeved shirt when handling the mesh frame and ...
- Page 3 P a g e | 2 IKI SL Wood‐burning stoves | Installation instructions Table of contents 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 4 2. CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE DELIVERY ................... 5 2.1 Choosing the location for the stove; things to take into account: ............ 5 2.2 The different stove models and their technical data ................ 5 2.2 Preparation for use .......................... 6 2.3 Safety distances to flammable structures .................. 6 Please note that the gap between the furnace and the stone mesh must be filled with stones. ...... 6 2.4 Reduction of safety distances ...................... 7 2.5 Protective base for the stove ...................... 7 2.6 Chimney connection height ....................... 8 2.7 Chimney connection on non‐standard heights (Plus model stoves) .......... 8 3. VENTILATION AND COMPENSATION AIR .................... 9 ...
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
P a g e | 4 IKI SL Wood‐burning stoves | Installation instructions 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The stove MUST NOT be used for any other purpose than heating the sauna, e.g. drying clothes or heating a construction site, etc. Covering the stove during use or when it is hot is strictly prohibited. Throwing sea water on the stones is prohibited and will cause the warranty to become void and may cause early corrosion. Beware of the blast connection, hatch, or other metal surfaces of the stove and the stones, THEY MAY BE HOT! Always wear protective gloves, etc. Be extra cautious when using the stove when children are present! Beware of the sharp edges of the mesh frame and other parts. Always wear protective gloves and a long‐sleeved shirt when handling the mesh frame and piling in stones. In addition to this instruction, the EU heater standard 15821, local fire rescue authority’s rules and regulations must be taken into account when installing and using the stove. The warranty does not cover problems caused by faulty installation and improper use. NOTE! The hatch in the stove may discolour after frequent use and the paint may show signs of wear. It is possible to apply a new coat of paint (600‐degree heat resistant paint). Before painting, the hatch must be cleaned with degreaser and the surface smoothed. www.ikikiuas.fi... -
Page 6: Checking The Contents Of The Delivery
P a g e | 5 IKI SL Wood‐burning stoves | Installation instructions 2. CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE DELIVERY Please check that all parts belonging to the stove are included in the delivery: 1 pc furnace 1 pc stove hatch (glass door packed in a separate cardboard box) 1 pc lower mesh frame 1 pc 45°, 90° or straight smoke pipe 1 pc ash spatula 1 pc ash grate 1 pc accessory box containing: 2 pcs “installation stones” for the furnace (on top of which the furnace will be placed) 1 pcs fire plate (to be installed in the front of the furnace) gloves hinge for the hatch For the Plus model, the delivery includes also: 1 pc upper mesh frame 1 pc 75 cm or 100cm straight smoke pipe 2.1 Choosing the location for the stove; things to take into account: Safety distances to inflammable surfaces and incombustible structures (see section 2.4) The connection height of a possible old chimney or the installation route of a new chimney (see section 2.7) Floor material and weight‐bearing capacity (see section 3.2.) Note that due to the amount of stones, the IKI stove is very heavy ... -
Page 7: Preparation For Use
P a g e | 6 IKI SL Wood‐burning stoves | Installation instructions 2.2 Preparation for use Preparatory burn: Light a fire in the stove once before laying the stones and bathing, in order to get rid of any potentially harmful residue from protective coatings or oil on the steel surfaces. This should be done outside or in a well‐ventilated space. It is recommended that a damper is installed into the chimney to allow draught to be adjusted. There is also a small knob on the hatch that allows air flow to be regulated. In a full iron hatch, move the knob up to open it and down to shut. In a glass hatch the knob is moved to the right to open and to the left to shut it. In ordinary use, olivine‐dolerite stones smaller than 10 cm in diameter, are recommended. The stones should be laid carefully to allow maximum air flow. Keeping flammable liquids or materials near the stove is strictly forbidden. The fire authorities must be notified of all soot fires, even if they have been exhausted. In private saunas in recreational or otherwise infrequent use, the chimneys must be swept every three years. In private or shared saunas in regular and frequent use, the chimneys must be swept yearly. The frequency with which the stones require replacing depends on the use rate. For example, in private‐use saunas, the stones closest to the furnace should be checked and replaced, if needed, every second year. In shared and frequently used saunas, more often. 2.3 Safety distances to flammable structures Please note that the gap between the furnace and the stone mesh must be filled with stones. A. Distance from the mesh frame, filled with stones, to the side: ... -
Page 8: Reduction Of Safety Distances
P a g e | 7 IKI SL Wood‐burning stoves | Installation instructions 2.4 Reduction of safety distances Safety distance can be cut down by 50% when using simple protection (i.e. 1mm metal/fibre board and a 30mm air gap) Safety distance can be cut down by 75 % when using double protection (double protection board and air gap) ATTN! In the “Plus” model stoves, where the smoke pipe is also covered by stones, the safety distances are reduced by 50% compared to plain, uncovered smoke pipes. 2.5 Protective base for the stove If the stove is to be installed on an inflammable floor surface (e.g. wooden flooring) a protective base must be laid under the stove. The protective base must be made from fireproof material and have an air gap, such as the stainless steel protective base from IKI Kiuas. The size and shape of the protective base must adhere to the safety regulations for the stove. Note that the protective base should also extend to cover the floor area in front of the furnace’s hatch. The safety distance of 50 cm measured diagonally from the furnace to the floor in the front of the stove can be reduced by half if a stainless steel protective base with a 3‐cm air gap is used. The protective base adds approx. 65 mm to the height of the stove. This should be factored in when calculating the chimney or furnace connecting pipes. www.ikikiuas.fi... -
Page 9: Chimney Connection Height
P a g e | 8 IKI SL Wood‐burning stoves | Installation instructions 2.6 Chimney connection height The chimney connection height for the stoves is calculated from the floor, without a base, to the centre of the chimney pipe, when the furnace stands on its support legs. (The IKI stainless steel protective base adds approx. 67 mm to the height). The outer diameter of the chimney connection pipe is 115 mm in all IKI stoves. 2.7 Chimney connection on non‐standard heights (Plus model stoves) For the Plus model stoves, there are two alternatives for chimney connection: The upper mesh frame can be punctured at required height to connect to and existing chimney pipe (i.e 90 degree pipe). The length of the straight connection pipe can be cut down to required length The angled pipe can be led through the hole in mesh frame and connected to the chimney pipe. (In this case, the stones above the pipe in the upper mesh frame will not heat up and you will lose some of the stove’s heating power) OR: The upper mesh frame can be shortened from the bottom along with the straight pipe to decrease the height of the entire structure. www.ikikiuas.fi... -
Page 10: Ventilation And Compensation Air
P a g e | 9 IKI SL Wood‐burning stoves | Installation instructions 3. VENTILATION AND COMPENSATION AIR A wood‐burning stove needs sufficient income of air to burn well. The bathers in the sauna room also require oxygen‐rich air for breathing. Well‐functioning ventilation is also required to dry the sauna room properly after bathing. There are several ventilation systems available from various manufacturers, the suitability depends mainly on the sauna room structure. 3.1 Gravity‐assisted ventilations system (Illustration 4.1) The air to feed the fire must be led from outside the sauna, using a pipe equipped with a 50‐100 mm grate and a disc valve, and directed either to the side of the stove or to floor beside the stove (for example a 50‐100 mm pipe at 50‐100mm height from the floor). Fresh air for breathing can be directed beside the stove, for example with a 100‐mm pipe, at 50‐100 mm height, above the stove’s stone base. Exhaust air is led out of the sauna preferably through a hole equipped with a disc valve and an adjustable grid, placed between the lower and upper benches. The air should flow through a metal‐lined channel built inside the wall and exit just below the roof. The exhaust air valve can also be in the ceiling or close to the ceiling on the wall opposite the stove. Fresh air for the stove and for breathing can also be led in through a valve in the door, or a gab below it. If the door leads to a dressing room, proper ventilation of the space must be ensured. Air should be allowed to flow in quite freely during bathing and drying of the room. Make sure the air inlets do not get obstructed. As the lit stove heats the air, it rotates inside the sauna room and moves upward. Fresh air is sucked inside from the air inlets near the floor and expelled from the outlets beside the benches or high up in the ceiling. 3.2 Machine‐assisted ventilation In machine assisted ventilation, the circulation of air and ventilation of the room is made more efficient, but the air flow principles and inlet and out locations are the same as in Gravity assisted. 3.3 Chimney ventilator and more than one furnace ... -
Page 11: Illustration Of Ventilation
P a g e | 10 IKI SL Wood‐burning stoves | Installation instructions 4. ILLUSTRATION of VENTILATION Gravity‐assisted ventilations system Machine‐assisted ventilation www.ikikiuas.fi... -
Page 12: Installation Instructions
P a g e | 11 IKI SL Wood‐burning stoves | Installation instructions 5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 Illustrated instructions 1. Check that all the parts belonging to the stove are 2. Puncture a hole, minimum of 340‐mm in diameter, included in the delivery. The hatch in a separate box, through the wall at approx. 95 mm height. If you are the ash spatula and the grate as well as an accessory using a platform, such as the protective base, below box containing: 2 “installation stones”, the fire plate, the stove, measure the correct height of the hole gloves and the hinge for the hatch. accordingly. Place the furnace on a solid fireproof base on top Lower down the mesh frame and fit it around the of the two stones and through the hole in the furnace. wall. The wall can be up to. 300 mm wide. Attach the mesh frame to the front face with two Attach the hinge to the furnace (A.) with a 13‐ bolts. mm wrench. Install the fireplate (B.) to prevent cinders from falling to the floor and to guide air. www.ikikiuas.fi... -
Page 13: Installation Of The Upper Mesh Frame For Plus Model Stoves
P a g e | 12 IKI SL Wood‐burning stoves | Installation instructions Undo the bolt in the hinge (17‐mm wrench) and Check that the furnace is horizontally levelled. attach the hatch and secure in place. When the hatch is open, it must lean back securely and not fall down on its own. Attach the chimney connecting pipe to the furnace. 5.2 Installation of the upper mesh frame for PLUS model stoves As the stove consists of a separate furnace, 2 smoke pipes and two separate frames, the installation is done in phases as follows: 1. Install the lower part of the stove as instructed above (in chapter 5.1). 2. Adjust the smoke pipe and the upper mesh with the chimney pipe. If the connection is non‐ standard, use a suitable sidecutter to shorten the pipe and mesh. 3. Pile the stones to the lower part of the stove. The stones are laid on one at a time between the upper mesh frame and the smoke pipe. Try to cover the smoke pipe as well as possible. The mesh frame settles in its place when approximately 10 cm of stones have been loaded in. We recommend at least two people work together to install the upper mesh frame. www.ikikiuas.fi... -
Page 14: Piling The Stones The Stones
P a g e | 13 IKI SL Wood‐burning stoves | Installation instructions 5.3 Piling the stones the stones Wash the stones, if needed. Check the stove’s positioning complies with safety distances and that the mesh frame is securely fasted. The space between the mesh frame and the furnace must be filled accurately, so that the stones cover the furnace all around. Make sure you have stones underneath the furnace, as well. Cover the stove furnace with stones so that the whole furnace is totally covered , since the direct heat radiation from the uncovered stove body can cause the surrounding structures to heat up to dangerous temperatures even outside the safety distances. For normal use, we recommend the use of olivine, peridotite, olivine‐dolerite stones smaller than 10 cm in diameter. The stones should not be placed too tightly, allowing for free air flow between the stones. If the stove is in frequent use, (public baths etc.), we recommend ... -
Page 15: Initial And Additional Loads
P a g e | 14 IKI SL Wood‐burning stoves | Installation instructions NOTE! When adding wood to the furnace, pull the embers to the front of the furnace against the fire plate and add 2 or 3 pieces of chopped wood on top of the embers in the front or middle of the furnace. Ikikiuas Ltd recommends using filling max. two thirds of the furnace with firewood. There is a horizontal bar inside the furnace indicating appropriate level. 6.2 Initial and additional loads Initial load weight Additional loads Additional loads weight SL IKI and SL IKI Plus 5 kg Max 4 pcs 3,5 kg 6.3 Trouble‐shooting Get in touch with our customer support, in all and any problems relating to the use of the stove. The contacts for IKI‐Kiuas Ltd. are written on page 2. Some of the most commons issues and appropriate solutions are listed below: 1. Check the purchase receipt to see if the warranty applies (see more in section 7, page 16). 2. Read through the common problems below and attempt to solve them. ... -
Page 16: Sweeping Instructions
P a g e | 15 IKI SL Wood‐burning stoves | Installation instructions 1. Is the stove big enough for the size of the sauna room? (space, insulation, log walls vs stone surfaces) 2. Is the ventilation done correctly? 3. Are there enough stones in the stove and have they been Sauna does not get warm loaded correctly? Have they packed up too tight after use? Check the condition and quality of the stones (use olivine‐ dolerite stones, smaller than 10 cm in diameter) 1. Are there enough stones, have they been loaded correctly? 2. Check the condition and quality of the stones The stones do not heat up properly (use olivine‐dolerite stones, smaller than 10 cm in diameter) 3. Is the firewood dry and has it been loaded according to the instructions? Features of the water Effect Recommendation Humus content Colour, taste, precipitation < 12 mg / l Iron in the water Colour, smell, taste, precipitation < 0,2 mg / l Hardness: The main ingredients ... -
Page 17: Warranty
P a g e | 16 IKI SL Wood‐burning stoves | Installation instructions 7. WARRANTY IKI‐Kiuas Ltd. grants its products a warranty according to the following conditions. The manufacturer guarantees the quality and functionality of its products for the duration of the warranty period. The warranty applies to products sold and in use within the EU. The warranty requires that the buyer of the product follows the manufacturer’s instructions regarding the positioning of the stove, its installation, use and maintenance as well as those regarding the qualities of the stones. The warranty duration is two (2) years from the date of purchase. For spa and public saunas, the warranty period is one (1) year, or is determined based on the rate of usage. More information from the manufacturer. Wood‐burning Warranty is subject to the following: 1. In case of a defect or malfunction, always contact the manufacturer or sales agent first before searching for the cause or attempting to repair it. 2. The ordinary use, the stones must be exchanged at least once a year during the warranty period. 3. In institutional and professional use the stones must be reset three times a year and replaced at least once a year. Proof of the operation must be presented at request. Proof of purchase, reception document, or similar, acts as guarantee. Ceramic stones (except KERKES stones) are prohibited and cause the warranty to cease. 4. Warranty does not cover dismantling and reassembly of benches, stove or unloading and replacing of stones. 5. The spare part warranty is valid for one (1) year from the date of purchase. The replacement part will be shipped free of charge to the seller or the buyer directly. The manufacturer is not responsible for the removal and installation of the new part. The broken part must be shipped back to the manufacturer at request and at the manufacturer’s expense. Contact the manufacturer for ... - Page 18 P a g e | 17 IKI SL Wood‐burning stoves | Installation instructions www.ikikiuas.fi...
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