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Graphite
Instruction Manual
Model Graphite 8 GR908
Free-standing Multi Fuel Non-Boiler Stove
Published July 2014
Please note
This appliance has been
independently tested and is recommended
as suitable for use in Smoke Control Areas
when burning wood logs (see pages 12–19).
It must, at all times, be operated in
accordance with the instructions to
minimise the amount of smoke produced.
You will need to refer to the serial number
of your stove should you ever need to
make a claim under the Graphite Warranty.
You will find the serial number, beginning
with GR, on the CE plate at the rear of the
stove as well as on the lid of the outer
packaging.
Write the date the stove was delivered to
you below as this is likely to differ from the
purchase date.
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www.hi-flame.com
Ref: GR908 / UK-NI-ROI / V4 18-07-14
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- Page 1 GR, on the CE plate at the rear of the stove as well as on the lid of the outer packaging. Write the date the stove was delivered to you below as this is likely to differ from the purchase date. www.hi-flame.com Ref: GR908 / UK-NI-ROI / V4 18-07-14...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Routine Maintenance diagrams used, which are used for guidance purposes only, may differ Annual Service slightly from your new Graphite stove. Service Record However, the principles illustrated here The Graphite Warranty remain the same. -
Page 3: Standard Features
firechamber. This ensures a much longer, cleaner burn from the Graphite 8 even in the latter stages of fire cycle 4 Airwash System Part of the secondary air control system... -
Page 4: General Dimensions
GENERAL DIMENSIONS Top or rear flue option All sizes in mm... -
Page 5: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA GENERAL SPECIFICATION wood logs and mineral fuel, were carried out at 12 Pa. Graphite 8 Model Name Model Number GR908 MINIMUM DISTANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS 740 mm Overall Height We do not recommend the use of 535 mm... -
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank-you for purchasing the Graphite 8 stove. We are confident that with its state-of-the-art combustion and convection technology it will warm your home even on the coldest winter days and provide you with many years of pleasurable heat. Before you install or operate your... -
Page 7: Installation Regulations
INSTALLATION buildingcontrol-ni.com REGULATIONS Isle of Man Building Regulations (2007) – Isle of Man www.gov.im You must ensure that your stove is installed by a recognised competent Republic of Ireland NB A new person who is appropriately qualified in Document J – Heat Producing the installation of stoves and that the Appliances will be published in installation complies with all local, na-... -
Page 8: Important Safety Advice
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE • To ensure your safety make sure that your stove’s installation complies with • Ensure that an approved carbon all local building regulations’ ventilation monoxide detector (BS EN50291:2001) requirements. Low energy houses have is fitted in the same room as the stove. their own particular requirements and It should be powered by a battery these should be strictly adhered to. -
Page 9: Assembling The Stove
ASSEMBLING THE STOVE inside the ‘roof’ of the stove to ensure that it has not moved during transit. Your new Graphite stove is extremely This is a heavy metal plate which directs heavy. Always handle with care and flames and helps retain heat inside the make sure that you have additional stove. -
Page 10: Flue Options
FLUE OPTIONS The GR908 stove can be configured for a 150mm (6”) top or rear flue outlet. Under no circumstances should the flue pipe diameter be reduced from 150mm (6”) as this could be extremely dangerous. Remember a top flue outlet will always be the most efficient choice if it can be... - Page 11 The decorative lid blanking plate also made between the rear fitted flue supplied with your new Graphite stove pipe and rear heat shield / convection will be contained in the ash pan. This...
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Page 12: Smoke Control Areas
Smoke Control Area. Act requirements. It is an offence to emit smoke from a The Graphite 8 GR908 has a factory- chimney of a building, from a furnace fitted modified control damper to or from any fixed boiler if located in prevent closure of the main air control a designated Smoke Control Area. -
Page 13: Recommended Fuels
RECOMMENDED FUELS providing it is fully seasoned wood. Never use wet or unseasoned (green) The Graphite 8 GR908 stove lets you wood as this will cause nuisance smoke burn wood as well as Authorised and a very disappointing fire. Smokeless Solid Fuels, in Smoke Control Areas. -
Page 14: Prohibited Fuels
PROHIBITED FUELS will also leave harmful residue inside the stove and flue system. Never use your stove like an incinerator. For more information about wood fuel Burning prohibited ‘fuels’ is an offence visit the DEFRA funded National Energy in a Smoke Control Area and could Foundation website Logpile at create nuisance smoke which is also an www.nef.org.uk/logpile. -
Page 15: Understanding Fuel Types
UNDERSTANDING HOW IMPORTANT: FIRST FIRES DIFFERENT FUELS BURN Use smaller and shorter ‘gentle’ fires the first five or six times that you fire up Wood and solid fuels (multi fuels) burn the stove, making these progressively in different ways and you will need to bigger, as this will avoid any potential understand these differences if you thermal shock and allow the steel and... -
Page 16: Burning Wood Logs
BURNING WOOD LOGS the fire through each lighting phase: A Kindling This is generally finely As previously stated wood burns best chopped wood, approximately 5 to on a bed of its own embers which also 10mm thick (1/4” to 1/2”) from your forms a barrier that reflects heat and supply of logs. - Page 17 temperature quickly. If you feel you have a weak chimney draught, then keeping the stove door slightly ajar for the first 10 – 15 minutes will assist, after which it should be closed. This will also help prevent the build-up of condensation on the door glass until the glass warms up, especially if you have not used the stove for a few days.
- Page 18 setting the ends of the logs pointing towards the glass as this can cause staining which the Airwash may find difficult to remove. Only reduce the Secondary air control Maximum height of wood fuel load when the wood has ‘carbonised’ and the fire is burning at a high temperature.
- Page 19 harmful gas which could be released into the room when the firechamber door is opened. Rake the embers and spread them out to make an even bed. You may need to add some kindling to re-establish the fire. Add the new wood as before ensuring that the logs are not tightly packed.
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Page 20: Burning Mineral Fuels
BURNING MINERAL FUELS and quicker to ‘start’ again by adding a suitable quanity of kindling to the Do not use in a Smoke Control Area reamaining embers ensuring that there unless it is an Approved Smokeless Fuel are sufficient brightly burning flames (see www.smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk). -
Page 21: Some Simple Tips
SOME SIMPLE TIPS fuel until a there is a good bed of burning fuel. Avoid stacking too much 1 When refuelling use small regular fuel against the back and sides of the loads as this will produce a more stove as this could potentially overheat efficient and cleaner burning the metal components and cause performance. -
Page 22: Removing Ash
REMOVING ASH limit the Primary air flow and cause excessive heat build-up which could Wood will produce a lot less ash than eventually warp or burn out the grate. multi fuels and it would not be Locate the operating tool in the slot at unrealistic to expect to empty the ash the front of the ash pan to make a pan every two or three days, depending... -
Page 23: Installation Check-List
INSTALLATION CHECK-LIST This information is intended to outline the general principles of installing your STOVE stove. However, as each installation will vary and must comply with local, national and European building regulations, which could be different HEARTH from country to country, it is unfortunately not possible for these guidelines to be comprehensive. -
Page 24: Installation General Guidelines
firm and level base The GR908 has been officially rated at and should be at least 125mm (5”) 8.0kW output when burning wood or thick. This can include the thickness of smokeless fuels and therefore your air any non-combustible floor under the... - Page 25 Flue Draught The minimum flue be used. draught requirement for the GR908 is 6.2g/s (wood) and 7.6g/s Please note that some materials, such (smokeless fuels). as marble, may not be suitable when used as a single sheet and will need to...
- Page 26 (or safely) when your new The Graphite 8 features optional top or stove is installed. The best way to rear 150mm (6”) diameter flue outlets. ensure that you have a fully functioning Under no circumstances should the flue system is to fit an approved flexible...
- Page 27 dangerous ‘invisible’ carbon monoxide fuel flexible liner which is specified into other parts of the building. should be double skinned stainless steel, either 904L or 316Ti grade and be • Condensation or creosote ‘tar’, often CE marked and / or Hetas Approved. associated with burning wood, could eventually seep through the walls, The British Flue and Chimney...
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Page 28: Commissioning
9 Complete the relevant parts of the been advised by the Fire Brigade that Graphite Warranty Card with your it is safe. Hetas / INFO or competent persons Do not re-light the stove until the flue... - Page 29 To discourage the potential for such industry and will invalidate your soot and creosote build-ups, long Graphite Warranty. Check the stove and periods of consistent slow or overnight the flue system for signs of damage before you re-use the stove.
- Page 30 flue system advice of your approved installer, or and to counteract the much lower authorised Graphite dealer. temperatures at the exit point of the There are a number of factors, either chimney. Please see the section on alone or combined, which could cause lighting your stove on page 16.
- Page 31 STOVE NOT PROVIDING of the air controls so that the fire burns ENOUGH HEAT with very strong bright yellow flames and with very little difference when This problem is also usually indicated the air controls are operated. In such by dull orange lifeless flames and wood circumstances an adjustable draught that remains black when burning stabiliser in the flue pipe may need to...
- Page 32 • Causes: Air Controls Ensure that controls make to the performance of you fully understand how the Airwash the stove and the best way to burn your type of fuel. See pages 13 – 19 system works and that you have determined, through some trial and •...
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Page 33: Routine Checks
Order genuine replacement components from your authorised Graphite dealer (or in case of difficulty your National Distributor) – see back cover. -
Page 34: Routine Maintenance
fit so co.uk or www.chimneyworks.co.uk. you may have to gently lever these from • Chimney Cleaning The Graphite 8 the top. can be swept through the stove by • Cleaning the Glass Using damp or simply removing the baffle... - Page 35 • Door Rope Seals It is important that Your Graphite dealer can quickly supply you maintain a tight door seal as this you with a new piece of heat resistant prevents unwanted air leaking into glass should you ever need it –...
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Page 36: Annual Service
In the interests of safety it is important if necessary. Ensure that the new rope that your Graphite stove is serviced on joint is also in the middle at the base an annual basis in accordance with the of the rope seal channel. -
Page 37: Service Record
Date FIRST SERVICE Work carried out: Next Service Due Signed Print Dealer’s Stamp or HETAS Registration Number Date SECOND SERVICE Work carried out: Next Service Due Signed Print Dealer’s Stamp or HETAS Registration Number Date THIRD SERVICE Work carried out: Next Service Due Signed Print... -
Page 38: The Graphite Warranty
GRAPHITE WARRANTY specifically covers the installation of the stove, has been issued. A copy VERY IMPORTANT: of this must be attached to the claim This stove has been CE EN13240 tested form. For legal and insurance reasons, in the UK to ensure that it meets strict... - Page 39 What the Hi-Flame Warranty covers • Painted surfaces • Bodywork The Warranty does not cover an illegally installed stove (see point 1 • Doors, Door Handles and Door Hinges above). • Flue collar The Warranty does not cover parts • Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Air deemed to be consumables which Controls include paint, firebricks, fire grates,...
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Page 40: Spares Service
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