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WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE
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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND ALWAYS
OPERATE THIS PRODUCT ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
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IT IS ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS TO CHANGE OR MODIFY ANY PART OF THIS
FIREPLACE
Manufactured for
and Distributed by:
ALVA Marketing (Pty) Ltd
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P.O. Box 30014, Tokai, 7966
TOLL FREE NUMBER: 086 100 ALVA (2582)
WITH MULTI-FUEL CAPABILITIES
AND AIR CONTROLS
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+27 21 442 1540
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info@stingray.co.za
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www.alva.co.za
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- Page 1 WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE WITH MULTI-FUEL CAPABILITIES AND AIR CONTROLS • FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND ALWAYS OPERATE THIS PRODUCT ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS • IT IS ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS TO CHANGE OR MODIFY ANY PART OF THIS FIREPLACE ALVA Marketing (Pty) Ltd P.O. Box 30014, Tokai, 7966 +27 21 442 1540 info@stingray.co.za www.alva.co.za Manufactured for TOLL FREE NUMBER: 086 100 ALVA (2582) and Distributed by:...
- Page 2 Please read the instructions carefully read all the instructions before using your wood burning fireplace. before use. • THIS UNIT MUST BE THOROUGHLY CHECKED BEFORE Retain this manual for USE. future reference. • DO NOT use this fireplace if you do not clearly understand the instructions and/or how to operate the fireplace. • Phone the customer care line at 086 100 ALVA (2582) or email info@stingray.co.za for assistance. • DO NOT use this fireplace in an enclosed area, which could restrict airflow. Always make sure there is enough fresh air entering the room, by opening a door or window in the same room. • DO NOT operate this fireplace in a bedroom, caravan, boat or any area less than 80 cubic meters(roughly 5 x 5 metres). • DO NOT leave the fireplace unattended while in use. DO NOT place the • Ensure that the flames are extinguished after use and while the fireplace near walls, fireplace is unattended.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
INDEX INDEX WARRANTY GENERAL INFORMATION Important information INSTALLATION OPERATION THE AIR WASH SYSTEM Cautions and AIR CONTROLS warnings. MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Danger AFTER SALES SERVICE Contact an approved ALVA technician. Do It Yourself... -
Page 4: Warranty
WARRANTY PLEASE RETAIN YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS. Thank you for your purchase of this wood ALVA warrants this appliance to be free of defects in material and burning fireplace. quality for a period of 12 months from date of original purchase. Please read these This warranty covers the intended use of this appliance – within instructions carefully a domestic setting and not for commercial or industrial purposes. before use and keep Any damage caused by wilful abuse, tampering, modification or them in a safe place, unauthorized repair will not be warranted. for future reference. Please retain all packaging material, as items returned without original packaging material may be subject to a withholding fee. Where this appliance is found to be defective, damaged, broken, or does not work correctly for the intended purpose, you must return the appliance to the retailer where it was purchased. The... -
Page 5: Installation
INSTALLATION The detailed instructions in this manual are intended as a guide. Alternative ways of installation may be appropriate in other circumstances. Building regulations must be followed at all times. 1. We recommend that you seek the services of an installer who specialises in fireplace installations and building regulations. 2. It is most important that there is no obstruction in the flue or chimney. Please ensure that the flue is checked and swept before any installation. A flue draught of minimum 1.5mm to a maximum 2.5mm water gauge is required for satisfactory appliance performance. The flue draught should be checked under fire at high output and if it exceeds the recommend maximum, a draught stabilizer must be fitted so that the rate of burning can be controlled and to prevent over firing. If you have any doubts about the suitability of your chimney, consult your local specialist. 3. Ventilation is essential for the combustion process. It may be necessary to install a wall vent to provide combustion air and prevent the depletion of oxygen in the room. This need is more prevalent in a modern house where drafts have been almost eliminated by double glazing etc . 4. Your fireplace must be installed on a non-combustible hearth and with a gap of at least 600mm from any combustible material in front of the fireplace.There must be 300mm of hearth before carpets or wooden floors. It is possible that on opening the door of the stove for a log or piece of coal to fall out .A fender must be fitted if the hearth is flush with the carpet. 5. A properly built masonry or factory installed chimney, preferably with a height of 458cm or more ,should ensure a consistent draught (draw) under a variety of weather conditions .This fireplace requires a chimney (not the flue pipe) with a minimum diameter of 150 mm. If the chimney and cavity are larger, this may result is less than optimum performance to and extent where it may require a liner to improve the draught (draw) and performance of the fireplace. Certain cowls improve the draught (draw) of a... -
Page 6: Operation
7. To get the best transfer of heat from the fireplace into the room there are two factors that should be considered. Firstly, the flue pipe from the fireplace must pass through a “register plate”. A register plate is the term used for a flat plate which is installed up inside the chimney (usually out of sight) to prevent heat from the stove being drawn up the chimney to waste. The register plate must be made of a non-combustible material such as steel, asbestolux, or masterboard. It is advisable to seal this register plate to the walls of the chimney and also around the flue pipe. Provision of a trap door in the closure plate or a soot door in the flue for access to clean the chimney from time to time is recommended. 8. Secondly, the closer the fireplace can be sited on the heart, the more heath, will be radiated into the room. To achieve this, the back flue outlet is favoured but remember the 600 mm gap from combustible materials. OPERATION CURING THE FIREPLACE Your fireplace is made of a number of cast iron components and we recommend that the first burn should be a small fire for at least 30 minutes. This enables the stresses and strains at the joints to be taken up and settle gradually. The second burn can be a larger fire for 1 hour. During the curing process, the fireplace will give off a pungent smell and some fumes. This is the paint curing and is quite normal. Provide ventilation whilst this is happening since the fumes can be quite strong and may set off smoke alarms in the room. The paint will become slightly lighter in colour when the stove is cured, particularly in the hottest spots. Fire Grate polish can be used to keep the stove in good condition, or fireplace spray paint can be used to re-touch the stove. Obtain the correct fireplace spray from a fireplace stockist. RECOMMENDED FUELS We recommend wood (dry seasoned for a minimum of one year), House Coal, Anthracite, Smokeless fuels such as “home fire” and various types of preformed briquettes. Ask your local fuel mer- chant for more details on these fuels. Under no circumstances burn “petrol coke” This is a product for boilers and furnaces only. It will burn out the internal grate and baffle plate in a very short period of time and may damage the fireplace beyond repair. Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid, kerosene or other... -
Page 7: The Air Wash System
STARTING AND MAINTAINING THE FIRE Build a fire directly on the grate with crumpled newspaper, kindling wood and “firelighters” Ensure all air controls (primary and secondary) are fully open to begin with. When the kindling is burning well, add larger pieces of wood or coal to gradually increase the size of the fire. There are IMPORTANT differences in the method of operation for burning coal or wood in your fireplace. BURNING COAL Coal needs a flow of air for combustion through the bottom of the grate. Wood does not require this and will readily burn on a bed of ash with a flow of air over the top. BURNING WOOD If you only have burning wood, you may allow a bed of ash to build up on top of the grate to a level of about 20 mm forming a flat surface on which the wood may burn. You will then use the “air-wash” vent slide to provide the combustible air and control the burn rate of the fire. If you are burning coal or a mixture of coal and wood, DO NOT allow a bed of ash to build up above the level of the sides of the ash can. Coals need combustible air to flow through it from un- derneath. At the same time, when burning coal, this air is needed to keep the grate from overheating. Failure to allow a sufficient flow of air through the grate will result in the grate burning out in a very short period of time. You will get some spillage of ash to the back and sides of the ashcan itself and you must ensure that this is also cleaned out regularly from behind the internal baffle plate. If you do not do this, you will buckle the baffle plate or in extreme cases, burn it out. THE AIR WASH SYSTEM This is a system where secondary air is drawn into the fireplace (by combustion) through the top vent slide and deflected down the back face of the glass, thus preventing the smoke coming into contact with the glass. It does not mean that you will never have to clean the glass, but substantially lengthens the periods between having to do so. The air-wash system works best when burning dry wood. Wet and pitchy wood will produce more deposits in the glass. Also deposits will form on the back of the glass when the stove is operated on low heat for extended periods. To clean the glass, either use an oven cleaning fluid or... -
Page 8: Air Controls
THE RIDDLING GRATE The riddling grate allows ash to drop through into the ash pan, therefore allowing the build up of ash to be removed and allow proper circulation of air throughout the stove. When burning solid fuels riddling twice a day is usually sufficient .When burning wood, ash should be allowed to build up and generally weekly riddling will be sufficient .Too much riddling can result in emptying unburnt fuel into ash pan and should therefore be avoided. MAINTENANCE • Always make sure the flames are extinguished and the fireplace cool, before conducting any maintenance. • Your fireplace should be checked once a year by a qualified technician. • If faults are suspected or detected, stop using the fireplace and contact ALVA. • Clean the exterior and storage area of your fireplace when required to remove dust and prevent lint build up. • DO NOT use abrasive products to clean the fireplace; these may damage the paint work. If any part of the fireplace is in need of replacing, use only original Alva parts. Using any other spare parts is dangerous and will void the warranty. When the fireplace is not going to be used for an extended period of time, keep covered. SPECIFICATIONS Model WBF100 Standard number EN13240:2006 Material Steel Heat Output Efficiency Max CO emission 0.25%... -
Page 9: Trouble Shooting Guide
Model WBF101 Standard number EN13240:2006 Material Cast Iron Heat Output 18kW Efficiency Max CO emission 0.3% TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE CAUSE Smoke comes out of The chimney cavity into which the the fireplace when 125mm flue pipe has been installed the loading door is may be less than the minimum 150mm opened requirement. Deposits (soot) may have built up in the chimney and be restricting the flow of waste products. This flow rate is known as the “draw”. The stove does not A register plate may not have been produce the expected installed. heat into the room Has the register plate been sealed to prevent heat being drawn out the chimney to waste. Green or wet wood is being burnt. The chimney has excessive draw (this is unusual). Seek installer advice with regard to installing a Flue Draught Stabilizer. -
Page 10: After Sales Service
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