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  • Page 1 MULTIFUEL RANGE COOKER...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    benefit of heat ur INDEX Page INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES TERMS & CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION Performance Specification Health and Safety Air Supply Chimney/Flue Installing Appliance Heating and Hot Water System System Controls Checks before Lighting 4.10 Commissioning 4.11 CO Alarms OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fuels...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    1.0 INTRODUCTION We would like to thank you for purchasing a Firebird Mulitfuel range cooker. This instruction manual is produced for the reference and guidance of qualified installation engineers such as those who are OFTEC registered (Oil Firing Technical Association).
  • Page 4: Terms & Conditions Of Warranty

     Installation of the range cooker must conform to Building Regulations at all times. 3.0 TERMS & CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY  This Firebird product is designed and manufactured to give many years of trouble-free service. We provide a comprehensive warranty of 5 years on the range cooker shell and to year warranty on all other parts from date of installation.
  • Page 5: Installation Instruction

    4.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE The following highlights the output and test performance of the range cooker: Firebird Multifuel Range Cooker Fuel Type Wood Ancit Ancit Output to Water - kW 11.1 15.4 11.5 Output to Space - kW Efficiency - % 74.0...
  • Page 6: Specification

    SPECIFICATION...
  • Page 7: Health And Safety

    The small amounts of adhesives and sealants used in the manufacture of this appliance are cured and do not present any known hazards when used for their intended purpose. NOTE: If your Firebird Range cooker is not installed, operated & maintained properly a house fire may result! ADDITIONAL MATERIAL SAFETY ITEMS Handling - Adequate facilities must be available for loading, unloading and site handling.
  • Page 8 If you do use a chip pan:  Turn the handle to the side so that oil does not spill accidentally.  Don’t fill the pan more than one third full of fat or oil.  Make sure the chips are dry before putting them in the hot oil/fat. ...
  • Page 9: Air Supply

    AIR SUPPLY It is essential that you provide an adequate air supply for safe and efficient operation of your range cooker. The air supply will ensure efficient combustion. Failure to do so could result in smoke filling into the room. Air Requirements A permanent air entry opening or openings, with a total free area of at least 550mm...
  • Page 10: Installing Appliance

    Firebird recommend that a thorough inspection of the chimney is carried out prior to installation and on a regular basis thereafter. The chimney should be of sound construction, free from debris, capable of withstanding extremely high temperatures and have no evidence of cracks or other faults.
  • Page 11: Heating And Hot Water System

    HEATING AND HOT WATER SYSTEM The central heating system must comply with BS5449 part 1. The hot water cylinder must be indirect and should comply with BS1566 part 1. The system must be open vented and the header tank should not be more than 12 meters above the boiler.
  • Page 12: Co Alarms

    The heating system should be balanced in accordance with best plumbing practice. The return temperature to the boiler must be maintained at 40 C so as to avoid condensation of the boiler or return pipework. A by-pass may be required should adequate return temperatures not be achieved.
  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    5.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUELS HETAS Ltd. approval covers the burning of the following smokeless fuels in this range cooker:  Ancit (smokeless coal)  Anthracite Large Nuts.  Centurion.  Cosycoke.  Maxibrite.  Phurnacite.  Sunbrite Doubles.  Welsh Dry Steam Coal (large nuts). The above fuels are all suitable for smoke control areas.
  • Page 14: Wood

    connected to. It is important you get to know you appliance and quantity of fuel required. The room should be kept well ventilated on the first lighting, as there may be an odour and some smoke may be released. This is just the paint reacting to the heat and will only last for a short time.
  • Page 15 NOTE:The precise amount of opening depends on local conditions such as the chimney draught and the fuel being used. It may take a few days to obtain the correct procedure for your installation. 1. If the fuel in the firebox is exhausted prematurely, the thermostat setting is too high and should be reduced.
  • Page 16: Cooker Operation

    5.3 COOKER OPERATION Warning! Hot Surface!! The working surfaces on this cooker can reach HIGH TEMPERATURES always ensure that the appropriate safety guards are in place where children or infirm people are in the area. 5.3.1 DOORS AND SHELVES To Open Doors Lift the door upwards and outwards to release from latch.
  • Page 17: Thermostat

    5.3.2 THERMOSTAT Primary/Secondary Air Control Thermostat The air supply to the fire is controlled by a thermostat probe. This has 8 settings which control the heat; 0 will close the thermostat, 3 is normal burning rate and 5 gives max output to central heating and hot water. The thermostat will close when the water reaches temperature in the system.
  • Page 18 Suppose an oven temperature for roasting is desired, and that the cooker is idling. Thoroughly de-ash the fire as described in the respective paragraph, and re-fuel the appliance. For burning wood in the appliance; Set the secondary air to 1 and the primary air to 3 and open the thermostat Cooker Control As soon as the fire produces flame, close the flue chamber damper.
  • Page 19: Clearance Of Ash

    CLEARANCE OF ASH The ash pan should be emptied on a regular basis and always before it becomes too full. If ash is left to build up close to the grate, it will cause damage to it. The ash pan is best emptied before you clean out the fire box because that is when the ash is at its coolest.
  • Page 20: Door Seals

    Cleaning Intervals Remove and clean any fly ash or soot that has built up. This should be done on a regular basis, about once a month or more as deemed necessary. The cooker should be cleaned depending on various aspects including the following: 1.
  • Page 21: Fume Emission

    Ensure that all seals are in good condition. Ensure that air wash openings are clear. SPARE PARTS Please ensure that all manufacturers’ parts are installed as replacement parts The following spare parts can be ordered from Firebird:  Door/top plate seals.  Thermostat.  Cleaning Tools.
  • Page 22: Trouble Shooting

    7.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING FIRE WILL NOT BURN Check that:  Primary and secondary air inlets are open with no obstructions.  Chimney and baffles are clear.  Correct fuel is being used.  Air supply to room is adequate and not blocked. FIRE NOT RESPONDING TO AIR CONTROLS/OVER BURNING Check that: ...
  • Page 23 Please complete the following details to register your Firebird Multifuel Range Cooker Warranty HOUSEHOLDER INSTALLER Name: ………………………………… Name: …………………………….. Address: ……..………………………. Address: …………………………... …………………………………………. ……………………………………… Tel: ……………………………………. Tel: ………………………………… Serial Number …………………. COOKER DETAILS Stove and System Check Appliance is connected to a gravity circuit using 1” Flow and return pipe work.
  • Page 24 Nr. Ivybridge Devon PL21 9PE United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1752 691177 Fax: +44 (0)1752 691131 Email: sales@firebirduk.co.uk Firebird Heating Solutions Shean Forkhill Newry BT35 9SY Tel: +44 (0)28 30888330 Fax: +44 (0)28 30889096 Email: firebirdproducts@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.firebird.ie – www.firebirduk.co.uk – www.firebirdrangecookers.com...

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