Smoke exempted free-standing multi fuel non-boiler stove (45 pages)
Summary of Contents for Alpha I AL905-SE
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You will need to refer to the serial number of your stove shown above should you ever need to make a claim under the Alpha Warranty. You will also find the serial number, beginning with AL, on the CE plate at the rear of the stove as well as on the lid of the outer packaging.
Annual Service diagrams used, which are used for guidance purposes only, may differ Service Record slightly from your new Alpha stove. The Alpha Warranty However, the principles illustrated here Spares Service Back Cover remain the same.
firechamber. This ensures a much longer,cleaner burn from the Alpha I even in the latter stages of fire cycle 4 Airwash System Part of the secondary air control system...
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TECHNICAL DATA INTRODUCTION Thank-you for purchasing the Alpha I stove. We are confident that GENERAL SPECIFICATION MINIMUM DISTANCES TO with its state-of-the-art combustion COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Model Name Alpha I technology it will warm your home Rear 900 mm even on the coldest winter days...
Yellow Guide to of air to the firechamber through the without proper protection, such as heat Alpha dealer will also be able to help solid fuel flues and chimneys. Primary and Secondary air controls resistant gloves or other protective aids.
floor covering to slide the stove into Your Alpha stove feature a removable lid with The Alpha I pre-cut rear heat shield. When using during transit. This is a heavy metal position, being careful not to damage an optional top fitting flue aperture closed with...
Clean Air Act can providing it is fully seasoned wood. IF YOU LIVE IN A UK The Alpha I AL905-SE stove is be found at the following website: SMOKE CONTROL AREA Never use wet or unseasoned (green) approved by DEFRA as an ‘exempted...
PROHIBITED FUELS UNDERSTANDING HOW IMPORTANT: FIRST FIRES content used in their production which will also leave harmful residue inside the DIFFERENT FUELS BURN Never use your stove like an incinerator. Use smaller and shorter ‘gentle’ fires stove and flue system. Burning prohibited ‘fuels’...
BURNING WOOD LOGS 1 Kindling This is generally finely 2 The First Refuel Phase chopped wood, approximately 5 to For best results: As previously stated wood burns best 10mm thick (1/4” to 1/2”) from your After 10 minutes on a bed of its own embers which also supply of logs.
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are the better the wood is burning. Never overfill the firechamber and also to avoid overloading the fire chamber. If the log surface is predominately avoid over-sized pieces of wood which Operating in a Smoke Control Area black and / or the flames are a dull will ‘slow’...
BURNING MINERAL FUELS SOME SIMPLE TIPS maintain the temperature inside the quickly established without ‘damping’ firechamber. At the beginning of the the fire. Do not use in a Smoke Control Area 1 When refuelling use small regular lighting stage the grate should always Re-adjust the air settings once all the unless it is an Approved Smokeless Fuel loads as this will produce a more...
REMOVING ASH INSTALLATION limit the Primary air flow and cause excessive heat build-up which could CHECK-LIST Wood will produce a lot less ash than eventually warp or burn out the grate. multi fuels and it would not be This information is intended to outline Locate the operating tool in the slot at unrealistic to expect to empty the ash the general principles of installing your...
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• The fireplace recess or opening is regulations, whichever is the greater. A for the stove which are outlined in this the stove will allow the stove to suitably constructed and conforms to combustible material is anything which handbook. The hearth should extend radiate heat and circulate warm air all applicable building regulations and can burn once it gets hot enough and...
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top of the hearth base to the top of the any event we would recommend that, dangerous ‘invisible’ carbon monoxide fuel flexible liner which is specified chimney terminal is 4.5m (15’). If this is where possible, the connecting flue into other parts of the building. should be double skinned stainless not possible then a ‘spinner’...
COMMISSIONING TROUBLE-SHOOTING STOVE, FLUE OR OTHER therefore that your flue system, COMPONENTS GLOWING RED chimney closure (registration) plate 1 Confirm that all internal parts of the CHIMNEY FIRE and chimney has as many cleaning • Prevention stove are correctly fitted, including the If your stove has been installed access points as practicable to enable The Primary and Secondary air controls...
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STOVE NOT PROVIDING situation you should take immediate combustion air and the advice of the of the air controls so that the fire burns ENOUGH HEAT avoiding action. original installer should be sought. with very strong bright yellow flames and with very little difference when •...
• Causes: Air Controls Ensure that ROUTINE CHECKS STANDING DOWN controls make to the performance of you fully understand how the Airwash the stove and the best way to burn your During routine checks if you notice There will be some point in the year type of fuel.
• Chimney Cleaning The Alpha I the top. replace the door seal. Your new Horse If this is damaged or worn replace it can be swept through the stove by •...
Ensure that the new rope Work carried out: Next Service Due that your Alpha stove is serviced on an joint is also in the middle at the base annual basis in accordance with the of the rope seal channel. Replacement instructions outlined below.
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All claims plates), gaskets, rope seals and glass. must follow this procedure. Alpha will repair or replace at its option Your stove is guaranteed against defects any stove or stove part thereof found to subject to the following conditions.
Alpha replacement components. Once you have identified the component you need you can order it from from your authorised Alpha dealer – they will know your Alpha stove inside out! Alpha Multi Fuel Stoves Hi-Flame Fireplace UK Limited...
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