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- Page 1 Lightheart Wood Fired Cook Stove Instructi on Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1. WELCOME TO YOUR ESSE ................4 2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............... 5 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION ................5 VENTILATION ......................5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ..................6 CO ALARM ......................7 UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE ................7 CHIMNEY & FLUE ....................7 HEARTH ......................... 8 CLEARANCE DISTANCES (COMBUSTIBLES & NON-COMBUSTIBLES) ....8 FLUE DRAFT ...................... - Page 3 THE CLEAN AIR ACT 1993 AND SMOKE CONTROL AREAS Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole or part of the district of the authority to be a smoke control area. It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a building, from a furnace or from any fixed boiler if located in a designated smoke control area. It is also an offence to acquire an “unauthorised fuel” for use within a smoke control area unless it is used in an “exempt” appliance (“exempted”...
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Page 4: Welcome To Your Esse
1. WELCOME TO ESSE Welcome to the ESSE family! We’ve poured all of our knowledge, expertise and passion for designing and manufacturing market leading stoves, dating back to 1854, into producing your ESSE cook stove. All ESSE cook stoves are manufactured at our factory in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, and we’re confident that when competently installed, maintained and cared for, your ESSE stove will provide you with many years of cooking, room heating, comfort and joy. Before you fire up your ESSE cook stove for the first time, ensure that your installer has installed the stove in line with the ‘Installation’ section of this manual, and that the flue and chimney has been swept. The cook stove is not suitable for use in a shared flue. As you would expect, when in use, all parts of the stove become hot, so always use the supplied operating tool or glove when operating your ESSE cook stove. A fireguard manufactured in accordance with BS 8423:2002 should be used, if it is likely that the infirm, children or pets may come into contact with the appliance. Do not use any inflammatory material close to the stove when alight. -
Page 5: Installation Instructions
2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PLANNING THE INSTALLATION It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that when installing the appliance, the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant installation British standards are complied with. The installation instructions within this manual provide a guide for safe and appropriate installation, but it is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the requirements of applicable British Standards are met, in particular BS 8303 and BS EN 15287:2007, relating to the installation of solid fuel appliances. The appliance is heavy and care must be taken during handling. Although the appliance does not contain asbestos products, it is possible that asbestos may be disturbed in existing installations and every precaution must be taken. When considering the installation design, ensure appropriate access is provided for cleaning of the appliance, flue pipe and chimney flue. This appliance is suitable for intermittent operation, but is not suitable for use in a shared flue system. The appliance should not be used in the same room as an extractor fan, as this can cause the stove to emit fumes into the room. -
Page 6: Product Specification
2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS D:265mm PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 700mm 5” FIREBOX: 260mm Ø x 2 W: 256mm H: 287mm D:265mm 630mm 700mm 500mm 5” ESSE cook stoves are hand crafted, so small variations in size can occur. Description Value Nominal Heat Output 260mm Ø x 2 4.6kW Recommended chimney draught 12Pa 630mm Efficiency 81.0% Mean Flue Temperature 213°C @13% O 0.08 vol%... -
Page 7: Co Alarm
2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CO ALARM Building regulations require that whenever a new or replacement fixed solid fuel or wood / biomass appliance is installed in a dwelling, a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm must be fitted in the same room as the appliance, in accordance with BS EN 50292:2002. Please consult Document J of the Building Regulations for detailed guidance. The installation of an alarm must not be considered a substitute for either installing the appliance correctly, or ensuring regular servicing and maintenance of the appliance and chimney system. We recommend a fire extinguisher and fire blanket are in the property as a precaution. -
Page 8: Hearth
2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ü Ensure where a flue pipe connects to a chimney, the flue passes past the point where the chimney narrows ü Ensure an appropriate flue draught strength is present in the chimney as detailed within the Flue Draught section of this manual (see page 8 below). ü Take into consideration future access for maintenance and sweeping. ü The flue must have a suitable terminal fitted to prevent any ingress of rain. We recommend a bird guard and rain cap type as a minimum. ü A single wall starter length with a single to twin wall adapter will be needed to use twin wall insulated flue. The Stove will need to be cited clear of the wall to accommodate use of twin wall flue. This appliance must be installed by a HETAS registered installer or inspected and registered by building control. Please consult Document J of the Building Regulations for detailed guidance. - Page 9 2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Please complete, for the owners records and to support any future warranty claims. To be completed by the installer. Retailer Information Name Address Telephone Number Installation information: (Essential information - must be completed) Date of installation ESSE model Serial number Installing engineer information: Name Address Telephone Number Commissioning checks: (To be completed & signed for) Flue draft reading taken and recorded (Insert reading here) Flue & chimney setup appropriate...
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Page 10: Operating Instructions
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR COOK STOVE Ensure that all protective packaging has been removed. The hotplate has been oiled at the factory to prevent rusting and therefore will require wiping with a damp cloth and drying with a paper towel, before use. This appliance is suitable for burning wood only. Do not place tea towels or similar items on the handrail. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOK STOVE Secondary Air Control Oven Firebox Holes for Levelling Bolts Secondary This is used to control the fire burning rate / fuel consumption, by Air Control managing the amount of air supplied to the fire. When moved to the right, there is more air and a faster burn rate / more heat produced, whilst moved to the left, there is less air, and a slower burn rate / less heat produced. -
Page 11: Supplied Tools And Parts
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When in use, both of these catches will become hot, so always use the supplied glove and operating tool to open and close them. The glove and tool should also be used to adjust the Air Control. SUPPLIED TOOLS AND PARTS Your ESSE Lightheart comes supplied with… ü Glove - For interacting with the controls ü Operating Tool - For opening doors & using controls ü Wire Brush - For cleaning oven & hotplate Please keep all of these items in a safe place. -
Page 12: Fuel
FUEL Your ESSE cook stove has been designed to burn wood logs. The moisture content of your wood needs to be no higher than 15% to ensure clean, complete and totally efficient combustion. Referred to as ‘green wood’, recently felled wood will almost certainly have a moisture content that is too high to burn efficiently and cleanly. -
Page 13: Lighting Your Esse Cook Stove
The pallet that your ESSE cook stove was supplied on has been produced from softwood timber so it can be broken up and used for kindling. Whilst lighting the fire, do not leave your ESSE cook stove unattended until the fire is well established. Make sure the fire door is fully closed and the air control is correctly set to the burning rate you require. Before lighting your ESSE Lightheart, ensure that the Air Control is fully open (Pushed to the right). Lay two small wood logs along the length of the firebox base, and place a firelighter / tightly rolled up newspaper on top of them. On top, use wood kindling to create a small lattice structure, before finally placing a small wood log on top. Safely ignite the firelighter / newspaper and close the door, but leaving it slightly ajar. Initially once the flames have established on the wood logs, (typically within 3 – 5 minutes),... -
Page 14: Refuelling
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS We recommend a maximum load of up to two wood logs per hour will be sufficient. It is very important that your ESSE cook stove is not overfired, as this may cause long term damage to the appliance, and invalidate your warranty. The fire door should only be opened during the initial lighting and refuelling of your ESSE cook stove. If left open during normal operation, you may experience excessive smoke emitting into your room. FUEL OVERLOADING The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual should not be exceeded, overloading can cause damage to your stove. The appliance must not be operated with the air control fully open or with the door left open except during initial lighting. REFUELLING Boost the fire by opening the air control before reloading on an established fire. If the current fire has died out, reignite the fire with additional kindling, before adding additional fuel. When positioning fuel into the firebed, ensure that the fuel is not... -
Page 15: Cooking On Your Cook Stove
To increase oven temperatures, refuel the stove using smaller or drier logs, and increase the burning rate of the fuel by use of the air control, and regulate to the desired temperature. The oven door should be kept closed when in use. Your ESSE Lightheart comes supplied with a wire shelf, which can be placed on the steel runners in the oven. The wire shelf has anti-pull-out stops fitted to reduce the risk of them pulling free of the cooker accidently. To remove the shelf, pull forward as far as they come, then lift the front of the shelf up at an angle, and slowly pull free from under the stop and the shelf runners. - Page 16 Depending upon what you are cooking, both sides of the hotplate can be used for direct to hotplate cooking, such as searing, chargrilling or toasting. We only recommend using heavy based pans, casserole dishes or griddle pans. 220°C 70°C 190°C 110°C 150°C THE OVEN TEMPERATURE GAUGE, WITH TEMPERATURE GUIDE A temperature gauge is located within the oven door, this is a guide only as the oven will be hotter at the top and rear. Remember that when the door has been opened, the temperature shown on the dial will drop, and take time to correct, when the door is subsequently closed. Please note, the temperature gauge should only be used as a guide to the oven temperature. Once up to temperature, relatively small amounts of fuel are required to keep the cooking areas hot. With this in mind, resist the temptation to add excessive amounts of fuel to the firebox, which can cause long-term damage to your ESSE Lightheart, whilst also making the appliance uncomfortably hot to stand in front of, during cooking.
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Page 17: Reduced Burning
DE-ASHING Wood burns best on a bed of ashes. Always keep a bed of ashes in the firebox - 25-40mm deep to start a new fire on top of. Never clean away all the ashes back to the bare base brick. FLUE DRAUGHT The flue draught measurement should be working within the range 12-25 pascals. If your cook stove is burning wood logs quickly, and adjusting the Air Control is having little effect on controlling the fire, consult with your installer to have the installation investigated. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Your ESSE cook stove should be inspected frequently, and any required maintenance undertaken. We recommend that your ESSE cook stove is serviced once a year by a qualified service professional. As the cook stove top is used for cooking, associated wear and tear will occur. Spills should be wiped up immediately with a damp cloth. Chemical oven cleaners should not be used on the hob surface. The supplied wire brush can be used to remove stubborn stains from the hotplate, or inside the oven. After removing any stains the stove can be resprayed using charcoal heat resistant stove paint such as Calfire 04003 available to buy online. - Page 18 3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Be aware that using the wire brush on the painted surfaces, (including the top that surrounds the hotplate), will cause damage to the paint finish. The hotplate will rust with prolonged exposure to moisture. Should this be the case, remove any surface rust with the supplied wire brush, and season with a thin coating of flax oil (food grade linseed oil), which will create a tough, water resistant coating. The inside of the oven can also be given a coating of flax oil, which will help protect it against rusting, particularly when they oven is not in use for prolonged periods. Repairs or modifications should only be undertaken by ESSE authorised professionals. Only genuine ESSE replacement parts should be used, or your warranty may become invalid. GENERAL CLEANING The exterior cast iron and sheet steel parts should be cleaned with a soft brush or lint- free cloth. More stubborn stains can be removed with the wire brush or wire wool, then respray any affected areas with charcoal heat resistant stove paint available from Calfire Spare Line Ltd., code no. 04003. GLASS WINDOW If the glass window needs cleaning, use a damp cloth. If stubborn stains remains, use a dedicated glass cleaning solution. Do not use abrasive cleaners or pads, as these can scratch the surface, which may cause the glass to fail prematurely. Before relighting the appliance ensure that the glass has fully dried. ROPE SEALS Ensuring a firm seal between the body of the appliance and the closed door is essential for the efficient and clean burning of your ESSE stove. The rope seals on the inside face of the door should be inspected regularly, and replaced as necessary.
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Page 19: Chimney Sweeping
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHROME PARTS Chrome parts can be cleaned using a dedicated chrome cleaner. Do not use aggressive chemical cleaners, as these can dull the finish. Do not use aggressive scouring pads or brushes, as this can scratch the surface. CHIMNEY SWEEPING To ensure continued safe and efficient use of your ESSE cook stove, we recommend that your chimney is swept by a professional at least once a year, typically before the stove season. Where the appliance is used throughout the year, we recommend more regular sweeping. SAFE SHUTDOWN In the unlikely event of a chimney fire, a fault occurring with the appliance, or extreme weather affecting the burn of the appliance, move the Air Control to the left, closing down the combustion air supply to the minimum volume. This will minimise the air supply to the fire, which will then slowly die out. In the case of a fire in the chimney or flue, immediately call the Fire and Rescue Service for assistance. SUMMER SHUTDOWN / SEASONAL USE If it is envisaged not to use the appliance for a while, for example during the warmer months, we recommend you leave the oven door ajar to avoid any condensation issues. A flow of oxygen at room temperature through the stove will stop the paint oxidising. -
Page 20: Seasonal Use
- this will allow a flow of air, preventing a build-up of moisture inside your ESSE cook stove, which can lead to rusting. WARRANTY Your ESSE cook stove has been built to the highest standard using premium materials, and comes with a two year manufacturer’s warranty. Register your ESSE cook stove online at www.esse.com/warranty-registration. The warranty must be registered within 1 month of installation. The conditions of your warranty are… û Does not cover damage resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect. û Does not cover incorrect use or application, as advised within this manual. û Must be installed appropriately, by a certified installer. û Does not cover consumable parts, including the glass window, all firebox parts and rope seals. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Use wood logs with 15-20% moisture Wet wood logs content Fuel touching Use a poker to move fuel back within Window glass blackening glass window the fire grate Too little Increase the setting of the air control / lack of ventilation combustion air Blocked flue Check and remove any blockage Fumes emit into room Consult with your installer to add Downdraft in flue a flue cowl or other solution Too little Increase the setting of the air control / combustion air lack of ventilation Use wood logs with 15-20% moisture Fire will not light Wet wood logs content Consult with your installer Flue draught is too low to rectify Too much Reduce the setting of combustion air the air controller Use wood logs with 15-20% moisture Fire burns too quickly Overly dry wood logs... -
Page 22: Consumable Parts
4. CONSUMABLE PARTS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY I-LH-007 Lightheart Fire Box Door Glass I-LH-014 Lightheart Rear Brick (3mm x 700mm Rope to be glued to brick) I-LH-021 Lightheart Left Hand Side Brick I-LH-021R Lightheart Right Hand Side Brick I-LH-043 Lightheart Base Brick I-LH-044 Lightheart Baffl e Brick I-LH-021RI 8mm Steel Divide ROPE/CUT.GRY/13 X 1160 Lightheart Firebox Door Rope ROPE/CUT.GRY/13 X 1500 Lightheart Oven Door Rope 10 ROPE/CUT.GRY/3 X 920 Lightheart Glass Ladder Rope 11 ROPE/CUT.GRY/ 3 X 1670 Lightheart Hotplate Rope 12 ES-032 Operati ng Tool 13 2023-072... -
Page 23: Declaration Of Performance
Signed for on behalf of the manufacturer 14/09/2023 Signed Signed Date Date Peter Ashby Peter Ashby Production Director Production Director R109/23 ESSE Engineering Ltd., ESSE Engineering Ltd., Long lng, Barnoldswick, BB18 6BJ | www.esse.com | enquiries@esse.com | +44 (0)1282 813235... - Page 24 ESSE Engineering Limited Long Ing Lane, Barnoldswick Lancashire, BB18 6BJ Website and On-line Store: www.esse.com R1 231031...
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