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  • Page 1 Flex-Line INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Table of contents Principles ............................... 4 Safety ..............................4 Transport ............................. 12 Installation ............................12 Combustion air............................. 13 Flue gas system ........................... 16 Thermal insulation ..........................18 Fire-resistant hot air systems ....................... 20 Fire resistance radiation systems ......................28 Firebox casing .............................

  • Page 4: Principles

    Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Principles Pictures The pictures used in this manual are designed in such a way that they can be applied generally as far as possible. For this reason, under certain circumstances the details of individual pictures may differ from those of your product.
  • Page 5 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Warnings Warnings and safety information indicate the following hazards: Designates a potentially hazardous situation. Can result in death or severe injuries if not avoided. Designates a potentially hazardous situation. Can result in slight injuries if not avoided. Designates a potentially harmful situation.
  • Page 6 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ RIII The device is equipped with a handle with two magnets. With this handle, the balancing weights can be lifted from the main weight. For this, the door must be completely raised. Insert the handle with the magnets through the gap. Then rotate 90°...
  • Page 7 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Multiple use Fireplaces with a self-closing door may be used on a chimney designed for multiple connections. Fireplaces without a self-closing door may only be fitted individually to a chimney. The applicable local regulations and manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for the installation of the flue gas system.
  • Page 8 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Substrate The substrate on which the fireplace insert is installed with the supporting frame and the casing must be sufficiently load-bearing. The adjustable feet are height-adjustable and are used to align the fireplace insert. The adjustable feet must be placed directly on the load-bearing substrate.
  • Page 9 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Safety spacing front-opening devices (1-ceramic class pane) The safety spacing from combustible materials must be maintained in the system’s heat-radiation zone. If Z > than the value cited in the table, Y is reduced. If Z ≤ than cited in the table, the combustible components must be insulated by the spacing Y.
  • Page 10 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Safety distance of three-sided devices triple-ceramic glass pane) The safety distances from combustible materials must be maintained in the radiation area of the installation. If Z > than specified in the table, Y is reduced. If Z ≤ than specified in the table, the combustible components must be insulated by the distance Y.
  • Page 11 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ System components (Symbol icon) Combustible environment Thermal insulation Inactive surface Covering Casing (Active surface) Cavity Connecting piece Thermal insulation (optional) Flue gas valve Thermal insulation Smoke outlet Primary walling Baffle plate Supporting frame Door Firebox Firebox casing Casing Combustion air connection...

  • Page 12: Transport

    Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Transport The following points are to be followed when transporting the fireplace insert:  Secure the fireplace insert so that it can be transported safely  Fully screw in or remove adjustable feet  Avoid transporting in a horizontal position ...

  • Page 13: Combustion Air

    Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Supporting frame  A gap of 2-5 mm must be left between the supporting frame and the protective glass box/tile stop to enable the appliance to expand without damaging the casing. This cavity can be closed with a hollow black fibre-glass gasket 10 mm x 2 mm in diameter.
  • Page 14 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Pipelines  For supply lines, round cross sections with smooth inner surfaces are preferable.  Mineral supply lines (e.g. brickwork) must have wear-resistant internal surfaces.  Supply lines must be a minimum 3 cm thick across the entire length, non-flammable and thermally insulated.
  • Page 15 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Optional air connection An air connection set can be ordered as an accessory. This set is universal and must be installed as follows: Break loose the desired perforation. Insert U-shaped duct and seal at connection points. Secure lid with tapping screw on the appliance.

  • Page 16: Flue Gas System

    Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Flue gas system General The flue gas system must be designed and approved for use for fireplaces that use wood as a fuel. The flue gas system must meet national and local regulations and it must at least satisfy the following requirements: (nominal operating temperature ≥...
  • Page 17 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Cross section  If smaller or larger cross sections are installed because of a draught measurement or calculation, the installer will be responsible for any action. It must be guaranteed that the system is running perfectly. The following faults may occur under certain circumstances: →...

  • Page 18: Thermal Insulation

    Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Activation can be from both sides. This changes the direction of rotation. Flexible shaft! Flexible shafts may not lie directly on the fireplace insert. ► Fit spacers Check function! Before installing the casing check that the flue gas valve is working properly. ►...
  • Page 19 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Mineral insulation materials Maximum Thermal Bulk conductivity density application temperature Insulation Shape Application W/(m K) °C kg/m3 Fireplace insert Mineral wool Panels 0.035 700 - 900 100 - 180 insulation Mineral wool insulation mats 0.035 on the side with reinforced connecting pipe pure aluminium coating Alternative insulating materials...

  • Page 20: Fire-Resistant Hot Air Systems

    Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Fire-resistant hot air systems Hot air cross sections The cross sections of hot air openings in hot air systems may not be closable and the cross section may not undercut the specification. The hot air openings must be optimally designed in terms of circulating air to create as little resistance as possible.
  • Page 21 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Appliance connections including mantle The mantles have various options for hot air openings. If a substructure with an integrated hot air pipe is fitted, only the area provided for this is to be opened. All connections are closed at the factory. The connections that are required for the installation must be opened.
  • Page 22 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Thermal insulation of combustible environment Floor A combustible floor is protected by a concrete slab and thermal insulation. The thermal insulation must have long-term thermal resistance. The concrete slab and the thermal insulation cover the entire cavity within the covering seamlessly.
  • Page 23 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ If the thermal insulation with Silca 250KM or equivalent according to application guidelines created by the manufacturer is sufficient a thickness of 3 cm and can be dispensed with a concrete base with combustible environment. Floor covering If the appliances are integrated directly into the floor in the heat-radiation area of the pane, a simple precoated board is not sufficient.
  • Page 24 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Back wall/side wall A combustible back wall and side wall are protected by primary walling and thermal insulation. The primary walling must consist of shaped bricks, concrete or other suitable materials. It covers the entire building wall within the cavity of the fireplace casing. The thermal insulation must have long-term thermal resistance.
  • Page 25 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Thermal insulation with reference insulation at a 10cm primary walling Thermal insulation excluding Air gap Air gap Thermal insulation including mantle mantle excluding including Device With Primary walling 10 cm With Primary walling 10 cm mantle mantle [cm] [cm]...
  • Page 26 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Ceiling If the cavity extends over the fireplace insert as far as the ceiling, a combustible ceiling is protected by thermal insulation and a cover. The thermal insulation must have long-term thermal resistance. It is designed seamlessly and covers the entire ceiling within the cavity of the fireplace casing.
  • Page 27 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Table Thermal insulation Distance from hot air outlet with mineral wool in Up to the ceiling Appliance accordance with Table 2 [cm] [cm] Violino 45x60 18** country-specific Violino 45x80 18** country-specific country-specific Violino 55x73 18** country-specific Violino 55x98 18** country-specific...

  • Page 28: Fire Resistance Radiation Systems

    Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Fire resistance radiation systems Radiation systems are a construction model without a hot-air grille. The heat is emitted via the active casing surface in the form of radiation. As the temperature in the cavity is higher in radiation systems than in hot-air systems, particular requirements apply to the fire-protection requirements.
  • Page 29 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Place all floor elements carefully on the sheet metal flooring. Evenly distribute any lateral play between the floor elements. Firebox bricks Walls 1 element An element 1.5 elements 2 elements 3 elements Air duct shortened Floor Corner stone Central stone Hole stone L or R...
  • Page 30 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Firebox overview, front-opening appliances Violino 45x60 Violino 45x80 Violino 55x73 Violino 55x98 Violino 65x87 6 5 6 5...
  • Page 31 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Firebox overview of three-sided devices RIII RIII 45x100x46 RIII 45x56x46 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 RIII 45x56x80 RIII 45x56x60 RIII 45x56x46...
  • Page 32 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Installing baffle front-opening appliances Violino For efficient combustion, the flue gases are passed over the firebox by means of baffle plates. With front- opening appliances, the redirection consists of three stainless sheets 3 mm thick. First the two smaller ones are placed on top on the air wash channel and behind the reinforcement in the rear wall.
  • Page 33 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Installation deflection of three-sided devices RIII Place the two deflections on each other (pay attention to the notch) Move the deflector back on the fireclay and push it all the way back Fold deflection upwards at the front Push the deflector fully forward and rest it on the two bolts If there are problems with smoke escaping after the installation, there are predefined perforations at both deflector plates which can allow openings to be made.

  • Page 34: Type Plate

    Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Installation deflection of three-sided devices RIII Move the deflector back on the fireclay and push it all the way back Fold deflection upwards at the front Push the deflector fully forward and rest it on the two bolts Type plate The type plate can be found on the right-hand side of the appliance on the inside of the glass box...
  • Page 35 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Thermal insulation side wall [cm] Based on test report in accordance with EN 13229 Thermal insulation rear wall [cm] Based on test report in accordance with EN 13229 Thermal insulation floor [cm] Based on test report in accordance with EN 13229 Safe spacing from flammable materials in the heat-radiation area [cm] Based on test report in accordance with EN 13229 Nominal heat performance [kW]...

  • Page 36: Final Inspection

    Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Final inspection Before the fireplace is first taken into service the following points must be carried out: ► Visually inspect the system. ► Ensure combustion air At least one pre-perforated cover must be removed and the supply of combustion air must be guaranteed. ►...

  • Page 37: Technical Data

    Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Technical data Violino 45x80 Violino 55x73 Violino 55x98 Violino 65x87 Violino 45x60 Fireplace (clear 45 x 60 45 x 80 55 x 73 55 x 98 65 x 87 opening) H × W External dimensions (excluding hot air 111 x 77 x 53 111 x 97 x 53 125 x 89 x 53...
  • Page 38 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ RIII RIII RIII 45x56x46 RIII 45x56x60 RIII 45x56x80 RIII 45x80x46 45x100x46 55x100x46 Fireplace (clear 45 x 54 x 46 45 x 54 x 60 45 x 54 x 80 45 x 78 x 46 45 x 98 x 46 55 x 98 x 46 opening) H x W...
  • Page 39 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 40 Flex-Line Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ ma_flex-line_rev4_en / 13.09.2017...

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