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Instruction Manual
Graphite 5 Model GR905
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–
20). 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: GR905 / UK-NI-ROI / V3 18-07-14
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- Page 1 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: GR905 / UK-NI-ROI / V3 18-07-14...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Standing Down diagrams used, which are used for Routine Maintenance guidance purposes only, may differ Annual Service slightly from your new Graphite stove. However, the principles illustrated here Service Record remain the same. The Graphite Warranty Hi-Flame Fireplace (UK) Limited... -
Page 3: Standard Features
firechamber. This ensures a much longer, cleaner burn from the Graphite 5 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 Centre of rear flue To top of flue collar All sizes in mm... -
Page 5: Graphite 5
TECHNICAL DATA GENERAL SPECIFICATION Tests at nominal output, burning both wood logs and mineral fuel, were Model Name Graphite 5 carried out at 12 Pa flue pressure. GR905 Model Number 581 mm Overall Height MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS... -
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank-you for purchasing the Graphite 5 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,... -
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 through the handle grip. Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to attach the Your new Graphite stove is extremely assembled grip to the door handle heavy. Always handle with care and clamp mechanism on the door, being make sure that you have additional careful not to over-tighten. -
Page 10: Flue Options
FLUE OPTIONS The GR905 stove can be configured for a 125mm (5”) top or rear flue outlet. Under no circumstances should the flue pipe diameter be reduced from 125mm (5”) 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 5 GR905 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 5 GR905 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
fire surrounds, wooden • The GR905 model has been officially mantels, wallpaper, fabrics and floor rated at a nominal output of 4.9kW. coverings. Remember these materials The air supply must be sufficient for full... - Page 25 minimum requirement for the hearth should allow a minimum distance of to project 500mm (20”) in front of any 100mm (4”) from the back of the stove brick or stone recess and 150mm (6”) and 150mm (6”) at either side with at at each side of the recess.
- Page 26 (or safely) when your new The Graphite 5 features optional top or stove is installed. The best way to rear 125mm (5”) 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 fuel efficiency. advise you on the suitability of your chimney after undertaking a thorough • Your existing chimney could leak inspection and smoke test. Any solid smoke, fumes and potentially fuel flexible liner which is specified dangerous ‘invisible’ carbon monoxide should be double skinned stainless into other parts of the building.
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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 – 20 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 Hi-Flame – see back cover. -
Page 34: Routine Maintenance
• Chimney Cleaning The Graphite 5 • Cleaning the Glass Using damp or can be swept through the stove by ‘green’ unseasoned wood, filling with simply removing the baffle plate – see small fuel loads or operating the stove page 9. - Page 35 Your new to break. This can be held in place with Graphite stove is supplied with a spare heat-resistant rope seal glue from your rope seal for the door. To replace, stove dealer.
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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
© Hi-Flame 2014 All rights reserved. Booklet contents may not be copied in whole or in part without the prior written permission of the copyright holder. Hi-Flame and Graphite are the www.hi-flame.com original trading names of Hi-Flame Fireplace (UK) Limited...
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