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Saltfire ST-X4, 5, 8
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
Safety is the most important consideration when using and installing your stove. If not installed and used
correctly, a house fire could result. Installation must comply with relevant national and local Building
Regulations and fire safety standards.
IN THE EVENT OF CHIMNEY FIRE, EVACUATE THE PROPERTY AND CALL THE EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Your stove will be heavy, and care needs to be taken when lifting - 2 people will normally be required to lift.
UNPACKING
Your stove will have several of its components stored inside the stove itself for transportation.
The flue spigot can also be bolted to the flue outlet – the stove has two options for flue outlet – one on the
top and one at the rear. - Most people use the top outlet but depending on where you intend to position the
stove in relation to your chimney, you may wish to use the rear outlet – in this case, remove the blanking
plate at the rear and secure into the top outlet instead.
Underneath the grate will also be an ash-pan which will require regular emptying.
You will also find a glove which must be used when opening the door or when adjusting air vents when the
fire is hot.
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- Page 1 Saltfire ST-X4, 5, 8 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. INTRODUCTION SAFETY Safety is the most important consideration when using and installing your stove. If not installed and used correctly, a house fire could result. Installation must comply with relevant national and local Building Regulations and fire safety standards.
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Page 2: Installation
Note: The ST-X4 model has been designed to fit safely inside a 16” (406mm) wide fireplace opening. In this case the clearance will be less than the 50mm suggested above, but this is still acceptable on this model. - Page 3 NOT suitable for installation in a shared flue system. If installed in a standard type chimney, a register plate needs to be fitted inside the chimney. When purchasing flue pipe, 5” diameter is required. The flue pipe must be fitted INSIDE the flue spigot and sealed with a generous amount of Fire Cement.
- Page 5 Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean Air Act 1993 including designation and supervision of smoke control areas and you can contact them for details of Clean Air Act requirements” “The Saltfire ST-X4 / ST-X5 / ST-X8 has been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning wood.
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Page 6: Air Inlet Controls
FUEL Wood- All types of wood are suitable provided they are well seasoned, UNTREATED, and have a moisture level between 12% and 20%. For soft woods, typically they will need to have been left in suitable storage for 9+ months in order for the moisture to evaporate. For hardwoods, this will usually be 18 months+. It is recommended that logs should be no more than 4”... -
Page 7: Lighting The Fire
The central knob in the bottom of the door provides Primary air from underneath the grate – this is the primary source of air supply for combustion. Sliding this knob to the right increases the amount of Primary airflow into the stove. This vent will normally be open when first lighting the stove. Once the fire is well established (see instructions below) this vent must be closed (when burning wood). - Page 8 Initial paint curing: Note: NEVER wipe the stove in the early stages (prior to paint fully curing), as the paint will be very soft and will damage easily. NEVER attempt to clean or wipe the paint surface when warm or hot. Please read the following and follow thoroughly.
- Page 9 UK Clean Air Act 1993 - Smoke Control Areas The Saltfire ST-X4 / ST-X5 / ST-X8 wood-burning stove is suitable for use in smoke control areas when used in accordance with these instructions.
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Page 10: Cleaning & Maintenance
Ensure the stove is cool and clean before applying and follow the paint manufacturer’s instructions. Contact Saltfire Stoves directly if you are unsure which paint to use. Throughout the season, it is good practice to keep the stove in generally good clean order which will prolong the life of serviceable components and enhance the experience you have with your fire. - Page 11 If the glass becomes stained from the inside, the air-wash vent may need opening more during use. (See ‘troubleshooting guide’ for other possible causes). The high temperature paint which your stove is finished in should last several years with normal use, but when it does eventually require re-finishing, black heat resistant paint in spray cans can be purchased from most hardware stores.
- Page 12 2. Fuel burns too quickly The rated output on your stove is based on burning dry seasoned hardwood and re-fuelling every hour. By turning down the vent controls the fuel will burn slower and last longer. Common causes: a. Excessively strong chimney draught – If by turning down the vents the fire still burns too quickly, this is normally due to excessively strong draught on the chimney.
- Page 13 d. Insufficient chimney draught – see previous note under “Poor draught and chimney strength”. e. Baffle plates incorrectly fitted – see previous diagram for correct positioning of baffles. f. Fuel loaded to close to window – The wood needs a good clear distance away from the glass – otherwise it will produce thick black marks on the glass and interfere with the Airwash airflow.
- Page 14 • call 999 If you have any questions or concerns regarding the safe use of your stove, please contact us: - Saltfire Stoves Ltd, Station Works, John’s Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4BG, 01929 555211, enquiries@saltfirestoves.com © Copyright – Saltfire Stoves Ltd 2018...
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Page 15: Warranty
If the appliance is suspected to be at fault, contact your Saltfire Retailer from whom you purchased the appliance - They will be able to help you quickly or contact us at Saltfire on your behalf. You will need to provide a copy of your original sales receipt, installation certificate (i.e. from HETAS)/or Building Control...