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Summary of Contents for FIREMAKER FireBob 69
- Page 1 FireBob 69 Installation and Operating Instructions. Version 2: 26/10/2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS About your stove Building regulations Ventilation Positioning & clearances Chimney requirements Typical installation Lighting the stove Wood burning tips & general advice Cleaning & maintenance Troubleshooting... -
Page 3: About Your Stove
ABOUT YOUR STOVE Stove Model FireBob 69 Approval EN 13240:2001 DEFRA Smoke control area exemption EcoDesign 2022 Output Efficiency 82% net Flue 6” (150mm) Fuel Wood Logs Weight 60kg (subject to flue length) Flue Draught for nominal output 12Pa Flue Temp at nominal output °C... -
Page 4: Building Regulations
Clean Air Act requirements. The FireBob 69 has been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning wood logs. The appliance must be fitted with a permanent stop to prevent closure of the secondary air control beyond 10% open. -
Page 5: Chimney Requirements
Flue/Chimney The minimum flue draught required for nominal heat output is 12 Pascals. The appliance should not be connected to a shared flue. The stove is typically installed using a 6” twin wall flue system. See ‘Typical Installation’ below. Alternatively, the stove can be fitted to an existing masonry chimney. The chimney should be given a visual inspection to check that it is in good order, clear of obstructions and is of suitable size and type for the stove. -
Page 6: Typical Installation
Typical Installation This shows a typical pitched roof installation. Flat roof installation is the same. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss variations on the install. Ceiling Bracket Fix the custom-made bracket to your ceiling joists/rafters/trusses (we will make a bracket to suit your roof timbers or steel structure). - Page 7 Ceiling Bracket Plumb the bracket to make sure it is vertical. Once the bracket is in place then the ceiling can be plastered around the bracket if required. External flue Attach a single wall adapter to the bottom of the first length of twin wall pipe and drop down into the socket.
- Page 8 External flue The flue is 6” insulated twin wall pipe. Available from Firemaker or any flue supplier. Polished stainless steel as standard but also available in powder coated RAL colours. External flue The roof flashing and the rest of the external flue parts can now be fitted.
- Page 9 Internal flue The internal flue comes in one piece (up to 6m long) to suit your ceiling height. This is attached to the ceiling bracket with the eight M8 bolts provided. Internal Parts Check all the internal parts are in the correct position...
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Page 10: Lighting The Stove
Lighting the stove Before lighting the stove ensure all firebrick linings and other internal components are in position and that all packaging has been removed. Check that all the flue-ways are clear especially if the stove has not been used for a long time. If lighting your stove for the first time it should not be stoked excessively as all materials must be given time to adapt to the effects of heat. -
Page 11: Wood Burning Tips & General Advice
Wood burning tips and theory The first stage of the fire, just after lighting, is usually the smokiest because the cold wood and cold stove take heat away from the flames. During this stage ensure the air inlet is fully open to increase the flame temperature. -
Page 12: Cleaning & Maintenance
The FireBob 69 has been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning wood logs. The wood should have a moisture content of no more than 20%. The recommended split log size is 200mm x 70mm x 70mm and the maximum recommended burn rate is 1.2kg of wood per hour with a maximum fuel... -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Spray lightly from around 20cm distance in thin coats. Allow to dry between coats. Three thin coats are usually enough. Note: Do not modify the fire and only use replacement parts as specified by Firemaker Ltd. TROUBLE SHOOTING Blackened glass Possible causes include the wood being too damp.
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