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HF-R8/HF-R8 TALL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
Safety is the most important consideration when using and installing your stove. If not installed and used
correctly, a house fire could result. Installation must comply with relevant national and local Building
Regulations and fire safety standards.
IN THE EVENT OF CHIMNEY FIRE, EVACUATE THE PROPERTY AND CALL THE EMERGENCY
SERVICES.
Your stove will be heavy, and care needs to be taken when lifting - 2 people will normally be required to lift.
UNPACKING
Your stove will have several of its components stored inside the stove itself for transportation.
The flue spigot can also be bolted to the flue outlet – the stove has two options for flue outlet – one on the
top and one at the rear. - Most people use the top outlet but depending on where you intend to position the
stove in relation to your chimney, you may wish to use the rear outlet – in this case, remove the blanking
plate at the rear and secure into the top outlet instead.
Underneath the grate will also be an ash-pan which will require regular emptying.
You will also find a glove which must be used when opening the door or when adjusting air vents when the
fire is hot.
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Summary of Contents for HomeFires HF-R8
- Page 1 HF-R8/HF-R8 TALL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. INTRODUCTION SAFETY Safety is the most important consideration when using and installing your stove. If not installed and used correctly, a house fire could result. Installation must comply with relevant national and local Building Regulations and fire safety standards.
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Page 2: Installation
INSTALLATION Installation of your stove must comply with relevant local and national Building Regulations and fire safety standards. TECHNICAL Parameter HF-R8 Heat Output Range, kW: 3-10 Wood Logs: Nominal Heat Output, kW: Efficiency at Nominal Output, %: 80.5 Mean CO emission (at 13 % O2), %: 0.08... - Page 3 Your stove will require a constant air supply and should not be used at the same time and in the same room/space as extractor fans or any device which may draw air supply away from the stove. The stove should be installed on a level floor with adequate load bearing capacity. The stove needs to stand on a hearth of non-combustible materials not less than 12mm thick conforming to Building Regulations.
- Page 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS “The Home Fires HF-R8 has been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning wood. Refueling on to a low fire bed If there is insufficient burning material in the firebed to light a new fuel charge, excessive smoke emission can occur.
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Page 5: Air Inlet Controls
AIR INLET CONTROLS Your stove has three air inlet controls – see diagram above. -
Page 6: Lighting The Fire
The central knob in the bottom of the door provides Primary air from underneath the grate – this is the primary source of air supply for combustion. Sliding this knob to the right increases the amount of Primary airflow into the stove. This vent will normally be open when first lighting the stove. Once the fire is well established (see instructions below) this vent must be closed (when burning wood). - Page 7 Initial paint curing: Note: NEVER wipe the stove in the early stages (prior to paint fully curing), as the paint will be very soft and will damage easily. NEVER attempt to clean or wipe the paint surface when warm or hot. Please read the following and follow thoroughly.
- Page 8 Refueling Open the Primary air vents Add up to 1kg (for the 4kW model) or 1.2kg (for the 5kW models) or 2kg (for the 8kW model) of wood After about 2 to 3 minutes or when flames from the fresh fuel fully established, close the Primary vents At high power output, your stove will require refueling approximately every hour.
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Page 9: Cleaning & Maintenance
CLEANING / MAINTENANCE Regular cleaning of the stove is essential for safety and efficiency. The ash-pan should be checked/ emptied at least after every use, and during use if burning for longer periods. Extra care must be taken when removing warm or hot ashes. - Page 10 If the glass becomes stained from the inside, the air-wash vent may need opening more during use. (See ‘troubleshooting guide’ for other possible causes). The high temperature paint which your stove is finished in should last several years with normal use, but when it does eventually require re-finishing, black heat resistant paint in spray cans can be purchased from most hardware stores.
- Page 11 2. Fuel burns too quickly The rated output on your stove is based on burning dry seasoned hardwood and re-fueling every hour. By turning down the vent controls the fuel will burn slower and last longer. Common causes: a. Excessively strong chimney draught – If by turning down the vents the fire still burns too quickly, this is normally due to excessively strong draught on the chimney.
- Page 12 d. Insufficient chimney draught – see previous note under “Poor draught and chimney strength”. e. Baffle plates incorrectly fitted – see previous diagram for correct positioning of baffles. f. Fuel loaded to close to window – The wood needs a good clear distance away from the glass – otherwise it will produce thick black marks on the glass and interfere with the Airwash airflow.
- Page 13 If you have any questions or concerns regarding the safe use of your stove, please contact us: - Home Fires at www.homefires.co.za...
- Page 14 Failure to register on time will reduce warranty period to 12 months. To register, please send an email to customercare@homefires.co.za. Please include your name, address of installation, model, and date of installation, Installers details, retailer details (where you purchased the stove and the date of purchase). We will confirm your registration by email, so if posting your registration, please ensure to include your email address.
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