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MANUAL FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided 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)
It also contains technical data for the appliance, parts information and directions in the event of problems. The Barbas Unilux-6 265 three-sided has been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning wood logs.
• 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-6 265 Three-sided • 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-6 265 Three-sided 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-6 265 Three-sided 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-6 265 Three-sided • 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-6 265 Three-sided Connection Possibilities: Mounting as insert in an existing fi replace. In these situations the combustion air inlet is at the front of the appliance. A Insert, no open space in the fi replace. Ventilate the chimney breast, when it is totally...
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UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided C Insert, with open space of fi replace. Convection air through the chimney breast. Installing as a build-in appliance in an existing or new fi replace. In this situation it is possible to fi t the appliance with a combustion air supply from the outside through the back or the underside of the appliance.
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UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided B Build-in appliance, with convection set External combustion air supply through the back or the underside. = Closed (“break away” discs) = Open (“break away” discs) = Grate Ventilation openings chimney breast = Grate Combustion air supply via wall outlet...
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UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided • Ventilation casing / chimney. Ensure that the casing/chimney has suffi cient ventilation openings (See Chapter 3 and 4). • Opening of 2 convection air outlets. Have the suitability of the area in which the fi re is to be fi tted (and the chimney) approved by a specialist.
UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided ACCESSORIES The following accessories can be supplied by your dealer: Art. no Accessorie 338223 Convection set General: (for convection air extraction) 302188 • 1x Flexible aluminium pipe Ø125 mm, L= 3 m (max.) 310178 • 2x Fitting box...
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UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided The minimum depth of the constructional hearth is 500 mm. A superimposed hearth on top of the constructional hearth must have a minimum depth of 225 mm and must be free of any combustible material. The actual depth of a superimposed hearth in front of the appliance is dependent on the installation height of the appliance.
UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided 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-6 265 Three-sided 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-6 265 Three-sided The ventilation openings at the top should be at least 50 cm below the ceiling Ventilation openings Figure 3: Use of ventilation of chimney Installation instructions...
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UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided Examples installation possibilities. A Appliance as an insert-appliance in an existing chimney. B Appliance as an insert-appliance in an existing chimney. Fitted with a convection set and ventilation of the chimney. Legend page 24 Installation instructions...
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UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided C Appliance as an insert-appliance in an existing chimney. Convection air through the chimney breast. Fitted with ventilation of the chimney. II A Appliance as a build-in appliance in an existing or a new chimney. Fitted with ventilation of the chimney.
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UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided II B Appliance as a build-in appliance in an existing or a new chimney. Fitted with a convection set and ventilation of the chimney. External combustion air supply through the back or underside of the appliance. II C Appliance as a build-in appliance in an existing or a new chimney.
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UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided Appliance: Inlet opening combustion air (front of appliance) Inlet opening combustion air (bottom / rear of appliance, Ø125 mm) with the aid of the air supply adapter (pre-mounted) Inlet opening convection air (front of appliance) Flue connection (topside of appliance, Ø150 mm)
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UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided 3.3.2 Aeration / ventilation The appliance generates: - convection air - combustion air Convection air is devoted to the convection of heat from the appliance to the room. The source of heat is in the room and stays there.
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UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided 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. The chimney must be intact and must not be damaged during fi...
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UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided • Use convection set: The function of the convection set (option) is to improve the convection through the appliance, resulting in effi ciency improvement and preventing high temperatures in the chimney. The set consists of: • 3 m alufl ex •...
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UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided Available BARBAS grids (option) for ventilating the chimney: COLOUR DIMENSION (cm) CLEAR OPENING (cm Brass or white 13.5 x 13.5 (incl. fi tting) Brass or white 27.0 x 13.5 (incl. fi tting) Convection air fan (white) 43.0 x 22.0 •...
UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided • Disassembling the smoke outlet connection. • Pull the pipe of the appliance or the stainless steel (fl exible) pipe downwards through the appliance and secure it to the smoke outlet connection. Fix with hose clamp (minimum 2 pieces per connection).
UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided OPERATION The appliance with convection set (option) built into chimney Figure 4: Operation Handle Ceramic heat resistant glass Convection air outlet opening front (when no convection set available) Natural convection air outlet opening (2x grate) (chimney) Convection air outlet opening (2x grate convection set) (chimney)
UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided 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-6 265 Three-sided REPLACEMENT PARTS Pos no Article no Description 341833 Baffl e plate stainless steel 341297 Stone baffl e plate 341855 Ceramic glass, side 341295 Stone rear 341828 Bottom 341827 Combustion grate 341829 Wood rack, front 341854 Ceramic glass, front...
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UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided 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.
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UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided • Remove the side and front wood racks. Installation instructions...
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UNILUX-6 265 Three-sided • 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-6 265 Three-sided • Remove carefully the rear panel, by lifting it upwards and remove it diagonally forward. The entire interior is now disassembled. The interior is reassembled in the reverse order. Installation instructions...
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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