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MANUAL FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE UNILUX-6 40 Wood-burning insert appliance Barbas wishes you many cosy evenings with your new fi re This document is an essential part of your fi re. Read it carefully before installation and maintenance of the gas fi re and keep it in a safe place!
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Name, registered trade name or registered trade mark Barbas Bellfires BV; Hallenstraat 17; 5531 AB Bladel; The Netherlands and contact address of the manufacturer as required pursuant to Article 11(5)
UNILUX-6 40 INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL The appliance must be positioned and connected by a Barbas dealer/specialist in accordance with the following installation instructions, nationally and locally applicable regulations. This manual contains directions for both positioning the appliance and for its environmentally-friendly use. It also contains technical data for the appliance, parts information and directions in the event of problems.
• It is essential that the appliance, the fl ue and combustion air supply are cleaned and inspected annually by a Barbas dealer/specialist. The safe operation of the appliance will thus remain guaranteed. • The appliance is suitable and approved for periodical use.
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UNILUX-6 40 • Ensure that the room in which the appliance is situated has adequate ventilation. • Wood and wood briquettes may be stoked in the appliance. Do not use any coal and liquid fuels or fuel gel in the appliance. The appliance is not intended for use of this fuels and can be dangerous and lead to damage to your health and may seriously damage the appliance.
UNILUX-6 40 LOCATION INCLUDED Set documentation • Directions for use • Installation instructions Attributes • Glove (Heat resistant up to max. 95°C) • Operating hook / Poker N.B. If any part is missing, please contact your dealer. PREPARATION FOR POSITIONING Check all functions of the appliance before fi...
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UNILUX-6 40 Handle forwards: The door releases from its lock and can be opened forwards. For this, use the operating hook supplied. • Check whether the 2 baffl e plates are located correctly in the supports. • Check the operation of the slider for the regulation of the combustion air intake (middle below the window).
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UNILUX-6 40 • Check whether the ashtray is completely empty. • Report any defects immediately to your dealer. • Remove enclosed documents and components from the appliance. • Decide how to install the appliance. Important: There are many possibilities ! See also chapter 3.3 Fitting.
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UNILUX-6 40 Connection Possibilities: Mounting as insert in an existing fi replace. In these situations the combustion air inlet is at the front of the appliance. Ventilate the chimney breast, when it is totally empty, by placing vents in the top and bottom of the chimney breast.
UNILUX-6 40 HEARTH REQUIREMENTS The appliance must be placed on a constructional hearth made of solid non-combustible material, such as concrete or masonry, at least 125 mm thick, including the thickness of any non-combustible fl oor and/or decorative surface. Combustible material should not...
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UNILUX-6 40 Figure 2: Minimum depth of the superimposed hearth in relation to the height of the appliance The constructional hearth and a superimposed hearth must have a width extending at least 150 mm from each side of the appliance.
UNILUX-6 40 INSTALLATION 3.1 INSTRUCTIONS When fi tting one of these appliances local and/or national regulations relating to fi re safety must be followed. In case of doubt, consult the fi re safety department of the local fi re brigade, particularly if the fi re is to be fi tted in a home with walls and/or fl oors containing fl...
UNILUX-6 40 3.3 FITTING The appliance can be fi tted in the newly-built or existing chimney breast of an open fi re. When fi tting, both fi re safety and operational safety must be safeguarded. The fi tter is responsible for this.
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UNILUX-6 40 The ventilation openings at the top should be at least 50 cm below the ceiling Ventilation openings Figure 3: Use of ventilation of chimney Examples installation possibilities. Appliance as an insert-appliance in an existing chimney. Legend page 21...
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UNILUX-6 40 Appliance as an insert-appliance in an existing or a new chimney. Fitted with ventilation of the chimney. Appliance as a build-in appliance in an existing or a new chimney. Fitted with ventilation of the chimney. External combustion air supply through the back or underside of the appliance.
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UNILUX-6 40 Appliance: Inlet opening combustion air (front of appliance) Inlet opening combustion air (bottom / rear of appliance, Ø80 mm) with the aid of the air supply adapter (pre-mounted) Flue connection (topside of appliance, Ø128 mm external) Insulation material, noninfl ammable ‼! (for example ceramic fi bre) (sides and top...
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UNILUX-6 40 3.3.2 Aeration / ventilation Combustion air is needed to keep the combustion going by drawing in air from the room, of directly from outside, due to the natural draught of the chimney. On delivery, the appliance is prepared for a combustion air supply from the living room or a combustion air supply directly from the outside, through the underside or through the back of the appliance.
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UNILUX-6 40 3.3.3 Fitting in an existing chimney Do not use masking tape on the appliance when installing and plastering. Tape can damage the fi nish of the appliance. • Remove the existing fi re basket or stoking stones and remove the shut-off fl ap.
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Smaller ventilation openings than prescribed here may cause damage to the chimney breast. Always maintain the minimum dimensions of the ventilation openings! • Close up the front. Available BARBAS grids (option) for ventilating the chimney: COLOUR DIMENSION (cm) CLEAR OPENING (cm Brass or white 13.5 x 13.5...
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UNILUX-6 40 3.3.5 Connecting the smoke outlet The appliance comes with a detachable smoke outlet connection, Ø130 mm (Ø128 mm external). This connection is intended for steel pipes, double/single-skinned stainless steel (insulated) fl ues or double/single-skinned fl exible stainless steel fl ues.
UNILUX-6 40 • Push the smoke outlet connection back upwards and secure it in place. • Replace the two baffl e plates. PREPARATION / FUNCTION CHECK • Check the operation of the combustion air supply slider • Check if the...
UNILUX-6 40 OPERATION The appliance built into chimney Figure 3: Operating Handle Ceramic heat-proof glass Outlet opening (2x grate) (chimney breast) ventilation air chimney breast Grate Ashtray Inlet opening (2x grate)(chimney breast) ventilation air chimney breast Combustion air-supply slider (Combined operation for the primary, secondary and tertiary combustion air-supply) Inlet opening combustion air from Living-room, if there’s no direct outside air...
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE It is essential that the appliance, the chimney and the combustion air supply are cleaned and inspected annually, by a Barbas-dealer/expert. The safe operation of the appliance will thus remain guaranteed. Start with maintence 24 hours after the last burning period.
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Wait for the appliance to cool down suffi ciently before cleaning. Never use scouring powder, aggressive cleaners or fi re polish on the appliance. • Any lacquer damage can be repaired with a BARBAS heat resistant paint spray can. (Pay atention that the appliance is suffi ciently cooled down !) …...
UNILUX-6 40 REPLACEMENT PARTS Pos no Article no Description 340637 Baffl e plate stainless steel 339977 Stone baffl e plate 339976 Stone side left 339974 Stone rear 340404 Bottom 340377 Combustion grate 339975 Stone side right 340634 Wood rack 340674 Ceramic glass When ordering, please give the serial number.
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UNILUX-6 40 SEQUENCE FOR REPLACING THE INTERIOR OF THE APPLIANCE • Remove the grate and the ashtray. Although the heat resistant panels have been manufactured with the greatest care, there is the possibility that some sharp parts may stick out, possibly causing injuries. We therefore urgently recommend wearing safety gloves when handling the panels.
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UNILUX-6 40 • Unscrew the locking pin with the aid of an Allen key and a wrench. You can now remove the top baffl e plate by pulling it forward slightly and then tipping it downwards The baffl e plate can now be pulled forwards and out.
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UNILUX-6 40 • Remove the bottom baffl e plate by lifting it slightly and removing it sloping to one side. • Remove carefully the rear panel, by lifting it upwards and remove it diagonally forward. • Remove carefully the left-hand side panel.
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UNILUX-6 40 • Remove carefully the right-hand side panel. Make sure the rear panels do not fall forwards ! • Finally, remove the wood rack. The entire interior is now disassembled. The interior is reassembled in the reverse order. Make sure, when reassembling the interior to start with the wood rack.
1.1. If Barbas Bellfi res B.V. determines that the Barbas appliance you have purchased is defective as a result of a fl aw in the construction or material, Barbas Bellfi res B.V. guarantees to repair or replace the appliance free of charge, without charging any costs for labour or spare parts.
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Article 5: Warranty period 5.1. This warranty will only be granted during the warranty period. 5.2. The body of the Barbas appliance is guaranteed for a period of 10 years against construction and/or material faults, starting from the moment of purchase.
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