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Saltfire ST1, ST1 Vision, ST3 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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TECHNICAL Parameter ST1 Vision Useful Heat Output Range, kW: Nominal Heat Output, kW: Efficiency at Nominal Output, %: 78.7 78.7 76.3 Mean CO emission (at 13 % O2), %: 0.07 0.07 0.06 Mean flue gas temperature, °C: Flue gas mass flow, g/s:...
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Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean Air Act 1993 including designation and supervision of smoke control areas and you can contact them for details of Clean Air Act requirements” “The Saltfire ST1 / ST1 Vision / ST3 has been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning wood.
FUEL Wood only - All types of wood are suitable provided they are well seasoned, UNTREATED, and have a moisture level between 12% and 20%. For soft woods, typically they will need to have been left in suitable storage for 9+ months in order for the moisture to evaporate.
The other air inlet is located under the door and is called the Primary air supply. Moving the lever to the left increases the airflow into the stove. The air is then channelled through a chamber under the stove and to the rear of the firebox and enters the firebox via a series of small holes at towards the back of the firebox.
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• Once theses logs are alight, and after about 7 minutes or so, a normal load of 2 or 3 logs weighing up to 1.5kg (for the ST1) or 1.7kg (for ST3), (ONLY AFTER THE INITIAL TEMPERING PERIOD HAS BEEN FOLLOWED –...
UK Clean Air Act 1993 - Smoke Control Areas The Saltfire ST1 / ST1 Vision / ST3 wood-burning stove is suitable for use in smoke control areas when used in accordance with these instructions. WARNING- The high temperature paint covering the stove will give off some fumes during the initial few uses of the stove.
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Ensure the stove is cool and clean before applying and follow the paint manufacturer’s instructions. Contact Saltfire Stoves directly if you are unsure which paint to use. Throughout the season, it is good practice to keep the stove in generally good clean order which will prolong the life of serviceable components and enhance the experience you have with your fire.
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Troubleshooting Solutions For Stove Problems Installed and used correctly your stove will provide years of warmth with little effort but used incorrectly will be difficult to achieve the results you expect and can be damaged. Combustion is a complex chemical process with many variables, all of which need to be correct for your stove to burn correctly.
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If smoke ever leaks constantly into the room stop using the fire immediately, shut down all vents on the stove, open windows and exit the room. Do not use the stove until a local expert has established the problem. Common causes: a.
If the appliance is suspected to be at fault, contact your Saltfire Retailer from whom you purchased the appliance - They will be able to help you quickly or contact us at Saltfire on your behalf. You will need to provide a copy of your original sales receipt, installation certificate (i.e. from HETAS)/or Building Control...