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- Page 1 ASTRA MACHINERY PLANT AB • ANNO 1929 Astra P-8 USER MANUAL CONTACT INFORMATION: MACHINERY PLANT “ASTRA” AB ULONŲ G. 33, LT-62161 ALYTUS, LITHUANIA TEL.: +370 315 75449 E-MAIL: INFO@ASTRA.LT WWW.ASTRA-GAS.LT...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ....................4 2. INTENDED USE .......................4 3. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ....................5 • Components of the Stove ............................5 • Technical Features ..............................6 • Circuit Diagram ................................7 4. FUEL ..........................8 5. PLACEMENT, ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION ..............8 • Considerations for Placement of the Stove .........................8 •... -
Page 4: Safety Requirements
It can be installed in all kinds of residential spaces where people work, relax or spend their time. In order to reduce any possible danger to human health and property, the stove Astra is equipped with special safety devices. -
Page 5: Technical Description
(available by special order). Only 6 mm wood pellets are used for fuelling the Astra stove. The appliance is not designed to be operated with any other kind of fuel because other fuels leave a greater content of ashes and slag. The latter then will cause the fire pot to clog, activating emergency stop of the appliance. -
Page 6: Technical Features
2004/108/EEC– Electromagnetic compatibility directive; 89/106/EEC – Construction products directive. The following standards were applied for the Astra P-8 pellet stove: EN 14785 – Residential space heating appliances fired by wood pellets; EN 60335-1 – Safety of household and similar electrical appliances;... -
Page 7: Circuit Diagram
Astra P-8 USER MANUAL • CIRCUIT DIAGRAM The electrical circuit diagram of the stove is presented below in Fig. 2. The denomination of elements is as follows: T1 – Room temperature sensor; T2 – Smoke temperature sensor; B1– Electrical (250 W) igniter; M1 – Fan 1- smoke exhaust fan;... -
Page 8: Fuel
• If another heating installation (stove, fireplace) without autonomous air supply is present in the room of considered placement of the Astra stove, evaluate, whether there would be a sufficient air supply for both appliances working simultaneously and if that kind of double installation is allowed by local technical regulations;... -
Page 9: Patterns Of Installation
• The joints of chimney pipes must have temperature resistant gaskets in order to ensure sufficient tightness of the connections; • A separate chimney is mandatory for the Astra stove installation. It is not permitted to connect the stove to a shared flue;... - Page 10 FIG.6 FIG.10 FIG.5 FIG. Astra P-8 USER MANUAL 0,4 m 0,4 m Chimney cover plate This type of installation (Fig. 5) does not require Airtight steel sheeting an insulated flue as the smoke pipe is assembled partly inside the house and partly inside an existing flue.
- Page 11 0,4 m Astra P-8 USER MANUAL < 2500 135° Two 90° bends cannot be assembled the Ashes accumulate in the 90° bend way shown in Fig. 7, because ashes would quickly obstruct a passage for smoke causing unexpected problems for draught of the flue.
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Page 12: Transportation, Storage, Unpacking
Astra P-8 USER MANUAL The minimum height of chimney from the stove’s smoke pipe to the chimney top is 4 meters. The recommended lengths of various parts of combined internal/external flue are presented in Fig. 9. 0,4 m < 2500 mm Insulated flue 135°... -
Page 13: Operation
The remote control unit does not come in a standard delivery kit of a stove. It must be ordered separately. The Astra stove controller consists of two parts: a display and a control board mounted near the base of the stove. The display operates by principle of capacitive touchscreen. -
Page 14: Navigating The Menu
Astra P-8 USER MANUAL The infrared remote control is intended for day-to-day use when the combustion system is fully configured and operational. It is used for changing the burning power and temperature settings, turning the combustion in the stove on and off. -
Page 15: Menu Structure
Astra P-8 USER MANUAL • MENU STRUCTURE The menu structure tree (Fig. 11) exhibits all consisting menu entries. The values of parameters are chosen for purpose of illustration only. The buttons used to reach a particular menu entry are depicted near it. - Page 16 Astra P-8 USER MANUAL With buttons set the end time value. Press With buttons set the desired temperature of the program. Press confirmation. (the third, fourth, fifth programs are skipped for the purpose of illustration) Sixth program. Press button and enter the desired values.
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Page 17: Setting The Room Temperature
Astra P-8 USER MANUAL An example of created programs is presented in the table below: P1 Program P2 Program P3 Program P4 Program P5 Program P6 Program On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off 23:00 4:30... -
Page 18: Regulation Of The Room Ventilator
Astra P-8 USER MANUAL If the target room temperature is set, the stove chooses the optimal burning power level itself. The stove lowers the burning power level itself for better economy, after the target room temperature has been achieved. By default, when you do not set the power level manually the stove controller returns to the automatic power mode. -
Page 19: Maintenance And Cleaning
Astra P-8 USER MANUAL The Idle display mode has the following options: The display stays in the last selected menu section. In case the menu has been in the edit mode, the changes are discarded and the edit mode is exited. -
Page 20: Exterior Surfaces Cleaning
Astra P-8 USER MANUAL Before starting cleaning works, make sure that: • The electrical supply switch on the rear panel of the stove is OFF; • All stove components and ashes have cooled down sufficiently; • Suitable tools will be used for cleaning;... -
Page 21: Fire Pot Cleaning
• VERMICULITE PLATES CLEANING The combustion chamber of the Astra pellet stove is lined with three vermiculite plates (Fig. 15). Vermiculite has high resistance to heat, is lightweight and has excellent insulation properties. All these features ensure good combustion and effective performance of the stove. -
Page 22: Flue Channels Cleaning
Astra P-8 USER MANUAL Fig. 17a Fig. 17c Fig. 17b Fig. 17 Removing the top cover of the stove. • FLUE CHANNELS CLEANING The flue channels must be cleaned from combustion approximately once every three months. This period strongly depends upon the quality of wood pellets. -
Page 23: Pellet Hopper Protection Against Burning
Astra P-8 USER MANUAL stove must be removed. Before removing the top cover of the stove, the display has to be taken out and disconnected. Work in the following order: 1. Remove the frame of the display. Using thin vertical screwdriver, locate two gaps in the left and the right side of the plastic frame of the display. -
Page 24: Alerts
Astra P-8 USER MANUAL • ALERTS No fuel Indication: Code: ---- Cause: When the fuel in the hopper runs out, the Solution: Refill the pellets hopper. notification is triggered. The combustion system turns Delete the alert by pressing and holding Icon No fuel is off and cannot be restarted. -
Page 25: Errors
Astra P-8 USER MANUAL • ERRORS Service required Indication: Code Cause: The combustion Solution: note the error E001: Keyboard error Icon Service lights system has malfunctioned code and contact service E002: IR communication error constantly and not operational. personnel. E003: RF communication error... -
Page 26: Warranty Terms And Conditions
• all the warranty obligations of the manufacturer are listed in this chapter; the manufacturer cannot be held responsible for additional obligations undertaken by third parties. 12. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE The stove Astra P- 7, serial No........, conforms to the technical documentation, requirements of the standard EN 14785 and is approved as fit for operation. Manufacturing date 201 .............. -
Page 27: Stove Installation Protocol
Astra P-8 USER MANUAL STOVE INSTALLATION PROTOCOL Pellet stove installed by: Company (Technician): ................................... Address: ......................................... Telephone: ......................................Installation date: ....................................Installation data: Height of the chimney: ................................... Diameter of the flue: ....................................Draught of the chimney: ..................................Other information concerning installation: ............................ -
Page 28: Declaration Of Conformity
2004/108/EEC– Electromagnetic compatibility directive; 89/106/EEC – Construction products directive. The following standards were applied for the Astra P-8 pellet stove: EN 14785 – Residential space heating appliances fired by wood pellets; EN 60335-1 – Safety of household and similar electrical appliances;...
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