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Graphite GR357i-B Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
Model GR357i-B Graphite Inset Boiler
Multi Fuel and Wood Burning Inset Boiler Stove
Published August 2013
Please note This appliance has been independently CE tested and approved
for the burning of wood and multi fuels and must, at all times, be used in
accordance with these instructions to ensure safe and efficient operation.
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 underneath the removable ash lip (see
page 3) at the front of the stove as well as on the lid of the outer packaging.
This appliance has been approved by Hetas
This appliance has been approved by Hetas Limited
specifically as an intermittent operating appliance
for burning both wood and approved smokeless
fuels only. Please note that Hetas Limited Appliance
Approval only covers the use of wood and approved
smokeless fuels in this appliance. Hetas Limited
Approval does not cover the use of other fuels,
either alone or mixed with wood, nor does it cover
instructions for the use of other fuels.
This appliance has been SEAI verified
The output and efficiency data for this appliance
have been verified by the Irish government
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and is
www.hi-flame.com
listed on their Home-heating Appliance Register of
Performance (HARP) database
Ref: GR357i-B / UK-NI-ROI / V4.26-02-15

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  • Page 1 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 underneath the removable ash lip (see page 3) at the front of the stove as well as on the lid of the outer packaging.
  • Page 2 Any excess fi re cement should be quickly removed before it hardens. HANDLING The Graphite Inset Boiler is extremely heavy and therefore adequate facilities must be available for its safe loading, unloading and site handling. METAL PARTS...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Lighting a Wood Fire building regulations. If you are installing this Burning Mineral Fuels stove in a UK Smoke Control Area the Graphite Inset Boiler can only be fuelled with approved Extended Burning smokeless fuels – it will be illegal to burn wood.

  • Page 4: General Dimensions

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  • Page 5: General Specifications

    Maximum Wood Fuel Load 3.6 kg (approx 8 lb) Hi-Flame Fireplace (UK) Limited declare that the test 275 mm (11”) stove submitted for type testing of the GR357i-B model Maximum Log Length represented the full production model specifications Or Approved Smokeless Fuels (www.solidfuel.co.uk) in all critical technical parameters needed to fulfil...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Advice

    IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE BOILER STOVE SYSTEMS – SPECIFIC SAFETY ISSUES • Ensure that an approved carbon monoxide detector (BS EN50291:2001) is fitted in the same room as the • If there is a possibility that part of the heating stove. It should be powered by a battery designed for system may be frozen you should not light the stove the working life of the alarm.

  • Page 7: Health And Safety

    BUILDING CONTROL AND HETAS up component, during the installation of this boiler and associated heating system must be in accordance In the UK installations of solid fuel and wood with the requirements of the latest issue of BS 7671 burning appliances and systems are subject to Requirements for Electrical Installations.

  • Page 8: Uk Smoke Control Areas

    G Spare Glass Retaining Clip Screws Fuels’. Wood log are not classified as a Smokeless Fuel and therefore should not be burned in the Graphite G Allen key (for door hinges) Inset stove if it is located in a building within a Smoke M Spare Door Rope Seal Control Area.

  • Page 9: Assembling The Stove

    • Flue spigot plate To maximise efficiency and safety the handle bolt. Feed the bolt and washer through the the GR357i-B Inset Boiler stove has been designed to handle grip. Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to work best in conjunction with a 150mm (6”) flexible attach the assembled grip to the door handle clamp flue liner connected to the purpose-designed spigot...

  • Page 10: Removing The Baffle Plate

    With the Graphite Inset Boiler there are no baffle at the back of the fire chamber and that there are no fixing brackets, bolts or fire bricks to remove.

  • Page 11: Recommended Fuels

    The following fuels are approved by Graphite in their production which will also leave harmful, for use in the GR357i-B Inset Boiler stove: potentially corrosive, residue inside the stove and flue • Wood Logs Only ever use dried, fully seasoned system.

  • Page 12: Understanding Fuel Types

    CONTROLLING THE COMBUSTION AIR • Bituminous House Coal is not recommended because it produces excessive soot deposits, which is Your Graphite Inset Boiler stove has three simple to not good for the environment, and thus considerably use air controls: increases the need for frequent cleaning of the stove 1 Primary Air Control This is the large control knob and flue system.

  • Page 13: Burning Wood Logs

    combustion air supply to the fire chamber. layer of approximately 25mm (1”), only occasionally removing the surplus ash from the grate. Ash should The effectiveness of adjustment will involve the still be regularly removed from the ash pan – never let interaction of the Primary and Secondary Air supply the ash pan get over-filled.
  • Page 14 When flue gas temperatures are below 120°C, Once the embers of the first refuel phase are glowing creosote tars form within the gases and the fire will be then these can be evenly spread with a poker or smoky and burn with a dull orange flame. Burning the companion tool and the main larger refuelling wood stove like this for a sustained period will create can be quickly set.

  • Page 15: Burning Mineral Fuels

    ‘slumber’ mode during overnight burning. Regular, smaller loads are better because they keep We therefore recommend burning your Graphite Inset the fire chamber at a higher temperature, without Boiler on high output for at least 30 minutes each day over-firing it.

  • Page 16: Extended Burning

    EXTENDED BURNING could potentially overheat the stove’s components and The Graphite Inset Boiler stove is designed to allow cause permanent damage. Ideally, when fully burning extended burning. To do this put a good fuel load into the fuel load should look like a shallow dome.

  • Page 17: Removing Ash

    2008 all stoves above 5kW output require a permanently open air supply within the room which must conform to building regulations. The GR357i-B model has been officially rated at a nominal output of 12.6kW (mineral fuel) therefore the installation must The forked end of the tool is inserted underneath the ash pan grip as shown above to create the ash pan handle.

  • Page 18: Appliance Installation Guidelines

    The stove must be sited within a brick or stone fire- The minimum distances to combustible materials for place recess. It is unsafe to use this inset stove as a the GR357i-B Graphite Inset Boiler are as follows: free-standing stove. Top (eg mantel shelf)* 200 mm The fireplace side and rear walls should be at least...
  • Page 19 Flue Draught Graphite strongly recommend fitting a chimney liner for the following reasons: The Graphite Inset Boiler has been tested with a flue draught pressure of 12pa and therefore to ensure • A flue liner is a major ‘quantifiable’ component in performance which is in line with the test results on a total and fully functioning flue system.

  • Page 20: System Installation Guidelines

    • All pipework must be able to operate at Dual fuel linked systems above 100ºC You may have purchased your new Graphite Inset • Feed / expansion tank must be galvanised steel Boiler stove with the intention of adding it to an...
  • Page 22 radiator can be reduced to 15mm diameter provided should the power fail. In addition the hot water the run is no further than 300mm (12”) away from cylinder and heat leak radiator should be positioned the 22mm gravity circuit. No thermostatic or manually as near to vertically above the boiler stove as possible adjusted valves should be fitted to the heat leak and with sufficient height to encourage the natural...

  • Page 23: Fitting Instructions

    fills the voids at the sides and back of the inset stove. Attaching the stove to the fireplace There are two ways that the Graphite Inset Boiler stove can be secured to the fireplace or fire surround depending on the particular opening. To ensure that you create a firm and safe fix it may be appropriate to...
  • Page 24 1 Base fixing 2 Front fixing Firstly, remove the ash pan, log bar and firegrate. You There are also two additional pre-drilled fixing holes will then see a pre-drilled hole in the centre of the on either side of the stove fire chamber opening that base of the stove.

  • Page 25: Commissioning

    10 Warranty Card Complete the relevant parts of 3 Smoke Test When the installation is complete it is the Graphite Warranty Card with your Hetas / INFO or important that a final safety smoke test is carried out. competent persons registration number and contact Fully open the Primary and Secondary Air controls, as details.

  • Page 26: System Balance

    SYSTEM BALANCE TROUBLE-SHOOTING CHIMNEY FIRE With all wood burning and multi fuel boiler stoves, given their particular heat cycle and the natural gravity If your stove has been installed correctly and you have fed flow, it is extremely important that the radiators also operated it correctly and regularly carried out the are balanced to ensure an efficient distribution of heat recommended routine checks then it is unlikely that...
  • Page 27 first instance always seek the expert advice of your • Causes: Excessive Chimney Draught This limits approved installer, or authorised Graphite dealer. the effectiveness of the air controls so that the fire There are a number of factors, either alone or burns with very strong bright yellow flames and with...
  • Page 28 from the stove, they should only ever be specified, will provide limited heat output. Check that any fitted and subsequently tested by an approved permanent air vent fitted to supply the extra installer. combustion air required for the stove has not been accidentally blocked.
  • Page 29 • Causes: ‘Sludge’ in radiators is seasoned and dry, then burning the stove at very high temperature for a short period after a long slow If you have linked your new boiler stove to an old burn will usually burn off any sooty deposits. Glass central heating system and you have bled (and / or can be cleaned easily if it is undertaken regularly and balanced) your radiators and there is still a lack of...

  • Page 30: Routine Checks

    If in doubt seek the advice of a registered chimney sweep who has experience of stoves. • Firebricks There are no firebricks on the Graphite Inset Boiler stove. • Cleaning the Glass Using damp or ‘green’...

  • Page 31: Standing Down

    Your new Graphite stove is supplied with a spare rope • Check the fire cement bonds around the liner joint seal for the door. To replace, carefully remove the old and outer spigot plate.

  • Page 32: The Graphite Warranty

    VERY IMPORTANT: Warranty claim. Your new Hi-Flame Graphite stove has been CE 7 You must not have modified the construction of the EN13229 tested in the UK to ensure that it meets stove in any way.

  • Page 33: Service Record

    • Fire Cemented Joints • Fire Bricks (where applicable) In the interests of safety, only ever use genuine Graphite replacement components. Once you have • Painted surfaces identified the component you need this will be readily The Warranty does not cover an illegally available from your authorised Graphite dealer.

  • Page 34: Annual Service

    In the interests of safety it is important that your • Examine all paintwork for signs of wear and re-paint Graphite Inset Boiler stove is serviced on an annual these areas using an appropriate heat-resistant black basis in accordance with the instructions outlined aerosol paint.

  • Page 35: System Notes And Settings

    SYSTEM NOTES AND SETTINGS For future reference include a basic drawing of the system and notes on the circulation pump and system thermostat settings etc as well as their location and the location of the system drain point.
  • Page 36 All rights reserved. Booklet contents may not be copied Hi-Flame Fireplace (UK) Limited in whole or in part without the prior written permission Holmes Chapel Business Park of the copyright holder. Graphite is the trading name of Hi-Flame Fireplace (UK) Limited Manor Lane, Holmes Chapel Cheshire CW4 8AF www.hi-flame.com...

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