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Installation and maintenance manual EVO-7 50-40 EVO-7 50-40 Opti-Air This product is not suitable for primary heating purposes Serial number: Production date:...
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Barbas Bellfires BV.This document could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Barbas Bellfires BV reserves the right to revise this document from time to time in thecontents thereof.
Appliance options........................14 Overview of the Opti-Air system (option)................... 14 3.7.1 General........................... 14 3.7.2 Overview of the Barbas Opti-Air app................15 3.7.3 Combustion levels in combination with a convection ventilator........16 3.7.4 Combustion levels without a convection ventilator............17 3.7.5 Combustion modes......................18 Intended use..........................
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9.7.3 Install the steel bottom plates ..................52 9.7.4 Install the cast iron rear panels..................52 9.7.5 Install the grate........................53 9.7.6 Install the upper baffle.....................53 9.7.7 Install the lower baffle..................... 54 9.7.8 Install the heat shield...................... 56 Opti-Air system ......................... 57 EVO-7 50-40...
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EVO-7 50-40 with air box......................66 11.3 EVO-7 50-40 with air box and convection casing..............67 11.4 EVO-7 50-40 with combustion air / convection ventilator box and convection casing....68 11.5 BARBAS Airbox 160 with 4 insert models................. 69 11.6 BARBAS Airbox 320 with 4 insert models................. 70 Warranty Terms..................
Name, registered trade name or registered trade mark Barbas Bellfires BV; Hallenstraat 17; 5531 AB Bladel; The Netherlands and contact address of the manufacturer as required pursuant to Article 11(5)
Name, registered trade name or registered trade mark Barbas Bellfires BV; Hallenstraat 17; 5531 AB Bladel; The Netherlands and contact address of the manufacturer as required pursuant to Article 11(5)
About this document About this document This document shows the necessary information to do these tasks on the EVO-7 50-40 • Installation • Maintenance This document refers to the EVO-7 50-40 as 'the appliance'. This document is an essential part of your appliance. Read it carefully before you do work on the appliance.
Overview of the front of the appliance Door handle Primary air inlet Glass Cast iron panels Control lever Frame Grate Chain case cover Ash tray Door lock handle Front log guard Only appliances without Opti-Air system. EVO-7 50-40...
Description Overview of the rear of the appliance Flue connector Convection casing Convection air outlet A 30º flue connector is also available EVO-7 50-40...
Overview of the bottom of the appliance Heat shield (steel) Connector for the combustion air inlet Lower baffle with secondary air inlet pipe (stainless steel) Convection air inlet Upper baffle (vermiculite) Adjustable height frame Air wash inlet Adjustable feet EVO-7 50-40...
Description Overview of the convection ventilator / combustion air inlet box Convection ventilator / combustion air Convection air inlet inlet box Convection ventilator Combustion air inlet EVO-7 50-40...
This helps you to achieve an efficient and clean combustion at all times. You can operate the Opti-Air device with the Barbas Opti-Air app on your mobile device. With this app you have the possibility to choose different combustion levels or the possibility to control the room temperature.
Combustion levels in combination with a convection ventilator The Opti-Air system in combination with a convection ventilator has 5 combustion levels to choose from. Each combustion level is a combination of pre-defined thermal output and pre-defined ventilator speed. EVO-7 50-40...
50% of maximum speed Nominal Maximum Maximum Maximum The Barbas Opti-Air app indicates when the Burning or Refill combustion mode starts. This is dependent on the gas temperature and the chosen combustion level. Combustion level Burning Refill Gas temperature must be higher...
The appliance was not reloaded with fuel within 45 mi- Cooling down nutes after Refill notice . Cooling down mode is active. Note: With the Barbas Opti-Air system it is not possible to manually control the amount of combustion air into the appliance. Intended use The appliance is intended for indoor use to heat the room wherein it is installed.
Description Installation examples 3.9.1 Combustion air supply from the installation room Combustion air inlet Ventilation air outlet Ventilation air inlet Insulating material Chimney Air supply to the room EVO-7 50-40...
Description 3.9.2 External combustion air supply with convection set Combustion air inlet Insulating material Convection air inlet opening Convection air outlet Ventilation air inlet opening Ventilation air outlet Chimney Flexible aluminum pipe EVO-7 50-40...
Dispose of ceramic heat-resistant glass as household waste. Do not dispose of ceramic heat-resistant glass in a glass recycling container. • Dispose of an obsolete appliance according to instructions of the authorities or the fitter. • Obey the local regulations. EVO-7 50-40...
Put a non-flammable insulation plate between the appliance and the rear wall and side wall according the figure hereunder. Obey the requirements as mentioned in the table hereunder. EVO-7 50-40...
Alternative without a false ceiling: Make an open space of minimum 50 cm height between the chimney enclosure top side (complete width and depth of the enclosure) and the flammable ceiling. Obey the dimensions mentioned in the tabel hereunder. EVO-7 50-40...
Put a non-flammable insulation plate between the appliance and the rear wall and side wall according the figure hereunder. Obey the requirements as mentioned in the table hereunder. EVO-7 50-40...
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Clearances Non-flammable spacer Non-flammable wall Non-flammable insulation plate Item Dimension Air gap 2 cm Thickness plate 2.5 cm Air gap / Spacer 2 cm A+B+C 6.5 cm 4.5 cm Minimum 3 mm clearance between appliance and surrounding construction EVO-7 50-40...
Insulation plates Non-Flammable ceiling Dimensions Area of the convection air outlet opening Minimum 300 cm Height of the false ceiling Minimum 5 cm (= thickness false ceiling) Distance between convection air outlet Minimum 50 cm opening and ceiling EVO-7 50-40...
Flammable mantel piece Convection / ventilation air outlet Ceiling openings. Total minimum 440 cm Non-flammable spacer Insulation plate side panel Insulation plate back panel Insulation plate front panel Convection / ventilation air inlet openings. Total minimum 220 cm EVO-7 50-40...
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Minimum 40 cm from top of glass 3 3 3 Appliance Flammable mantel piece Top of appliance insulation plate Height of mantel piece Depth of mantel piece 20 cm 5 cm 30 cm 10 cm 40 cm 20 cm EVO-7 50-40...
Width of mantel piece Depth of mantel piece 20 cm 5 cm 30 cm 10 cm 40 cm 20 cm Clearances in front of the appliance Caution: Do not put flammable items within minimum 180 cm radius from the appliance. EVO-7 50-40...
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The minimum horizontal depth of the floor plate is dependent on the vertical distance between the bottom of the appliance and the floor. The graph shows the required minimum depth of the floor plate in relation to the installation height. EVO-7 50-40...
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Heat radiation from the appliance can cause cracks in a floor plate of natural stone if put directly in front of the appliance. Make sure the floor plate is resistant to temperatures of more than 100 ºC. Refer to the supplier of the natural stone for advice. EVO-7 50-40...
Make sure the distance between the convection air outlet openings and the ceiling above is minimum 50 cm. • Make sure the distance between the convection air outlet openings and a neighboring wall is minimum 20 cm. min. 50cm min. 20cm EVO-7 50-40...
Make sure your fire insurance policy covers any damage caused by a chimney fire. Requirements on the ventilation/convection air openings • Install the following minimum openings in the fireplace enclosure to prevent overheating of the appliance and fireplace enclosure. EVO-7 50-40...
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440 cm (**) 440 cm (**) Total 440 cm (**) The ventilation/convection air openings can be realized with the decorative 'BARBAS AirBox’ insert air vents, by using: • (*): 2x Barbas AirBox 160 • (**): 2x Barbas AirBox 320 BARBAS AirBox...
Caution: Do not lift the appliance with any kind of forklift. This will cause damage to the underside of the appliance. Caution: If the appliance is installed against a flammable rear and/or side wall, precautions must be taken to prevent accidental fire. Refer to section for a description of suitable precautions. EVO-7 50-40...
Horizontally align the appliance 7.4.1 Aligning with adjustable feet Adjust the adjustable feet. Use a 13 mm fork spanner. Align the appliance horizontal. Use a spirit level. EVO-7 50-40...
Connect the 230 VAC cable of the ventilator speed controller with the wall socket. Make sure that the cables do not touch the appliance, due to the high temperatures of the appliance. 7.5.3 Connect Opti-Air system Do this procedure if the appliance has an Opti-Air system but no convection ventilator. EVO-7 50-40...
Install a grate in the hole in the outer wall. A grate is not needed when the combustion air supply comes from the crawl space under the floor. Note: The image shows the combined convection ventilator / combustion air inlet box. EVO-7 50-40...
Connect the convection set (optional) On the convection air box select one of the 2 inlet openings, identified by FAN, on the left or right side. Remove 1 break out plate in the selected convection air inlet opening with a hammer. EVO-7 50-40...
Connect a flexible aluminum pipe (B) on the collar adaptor . Use a hose clamp (C). Connect the convection air outlet On the appliance, remove the two break out plates in the convection air outlet openings with a hammer. EVO-7 50-40...
• Make sure that brickwork is build with a clearing of minimum 3 mm between the sides and top of the appliance and the brickwork. The appliance can expand during operation due to heating. EVO-7 50-40...
(this is the thin black cable) in the ventilation air inlet opening. Make sure to put the sensor point in the path of the ventilation air opening. Make sure there is no tension on the sensor cable. EVO-7 50-40...
If applicable, make sure the control lever moves easy to left and right without undue noise. Make sure all cast iron plates and the baffles are in the correct position. Contact your dealer if the final check shows a defect. EVO-7 50-40...
Installation of the Opti-Air app Installation of the Opti-Air app Download the Barbas Opti-Air app from Google Play (Android) or the App Store (iOS) and install it on your mobile phone or tablet. Start the Barbas Opti-Air on your mobile device.
Clean the inside of the appliance with a soft brush. Clean the metal parts on the outside of the appliance with a dry lint free cloth. Use Barbas heat resistant paint spray to repair lacquer damage. Access to inside of door Make sure the door is closed.
Examine for cracks, loose parts and flue gas leakage. It is recommended to use an inspection camera. 9.7.6 9.7.8 Install the heat shield, lower baffle and upper baffle. Refer to sections for the procedure to install the heat shield and the baffles. EVO-7 50-40...
(4). 9.6.4 Remove the grate 9.6.3 Only do this procedure after finish of the procedure in section Lift the front log guard (1) and move the left side up. Remove the front log guard (2) EVO-7 50-40...
There are 2 cast iron rear panels. One panel is the fitting piece. Identify the fitting piece. Move the bottom plate that is in front of the fitting piece to the center (1). Lift the fitting piece a small distance and remove (2). EVO-7 50-40...
Remove the cast iron panel. Do step 1. and 2. again for the other panels. 9.6.8 Remove the vermiculite panels 9.6.7 Only do this procedure after finish of the procedure in section EVO-7 50-40...
Move the vermiculite panel to a vertical position. Lower the vermiculite panel. Repeat this procedure for the other vermiculite panels. 9.7.2 Install the cast iron side panels 9.7.1 Only do this procedure after finish of the procedure in section EVO-7 50-40...
Note: Install the fitting piece last. Put the top of the cast iron rear panel in the U-shaped holder (1). Move the panel to a vertical position (2) and lower the panel. Move the panel to the right or left (3). EVO-7 50-40...
Move the front log guard until it is horizontal and lower it as far as possible. 9.7.6 Install the upper baffle 9.7.5 Only do this procedure after finish of the procedure in section EVO-7 50-40...
The cam is in the notch if the baffle cannot move to the left or the right. 9.7.7 Install the lower baffle 9.7.6 Only do this procedure after finish of the procedure in section EVO-7 50-40...
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Put the rear side of the baffle against the rear wall (3). Make sure the lower baffle is horizontal and against the rear wall. EVO-7 50-40...
Move the heat shield up and put the rear side above the upper baffle (1). Move the front of the heat shield up (2) and put the edge on the metal strip under the air wash inlet (3). EVO-7 50-40...
Replace the 9 V battery and close the battery holder. Put the battery holder and ventilation air inlet grate back. Post requirements • Change the 9 V back-up battery every year. EVO-7 50-40...
Technical data Technical data 10.1 Technical data Name Barbas Barbas Model EVO-7 50-40 EVO-7 50-40 Opti-Air EN 13229:2001-A2:2004 EN 13229:2001-A2:2004 EN16510-1 annex D, E, F EN16510-1 annex D, E, F Tested in accordance with BS 3841-2:1994 BS 3841-2:1994 Energy efficiency index...
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• User manual • User manual in the attached documents: *) Only room sealed if attached to an external combustion air supply line. EVO-7 50-40...
Measures the room temperature with a NTC element (re- Room temperature meas- sistance measurement) urement + and - is black wire Measures the gas temperature of the flue gasses in the appliance Thermocouple connection + = green wire - = white wire EVO-7 50-40...
Technical data 10.3 Connections on ventilator speed controller 230 VAC input to ventilator speed controller 0 - 230 VAC variable output to ventilator 0 - 10 VDC variable control signal from Opti-Air system to ventilator controller EVO-7 50-40...
Technical data 10.4 Connection scheme convection ventilator - for appliances without an Opti-Air system - Convection ventilator Electric cable from dimmer to convection ventilator Dimmer Electric cable from plug to dimmer 230 VAC Euro or UK plug EVO-7 50-40...
Technical data 10.5 Product information according regulation (EU) 2015/1185 Model identifier Cuatro-7 60-60 Equivalent models Evo-7 50-40 Indirect heating function Direct heat output 8.3 kW Indirect heat output - kW Emissions at nominal heat Emissions at minimum heat output (*)
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Technical data Model identifier Cuatro-7 60-60 Opti-Air Equivalent models Evo-7 50-40 Opti-Air Indirect heating function Direct heat output 9.5 kW Indirect heat output - kW Emissions at nominal heat Emissions at minimum heat output (*) output (*)(**) Preferred Other suitable...
Dimensions 11.2 EVO-7 50-40 with air box *) 3 Combustion air inlet openings (Ø 125 mm) at the left side, right side and bottom of the air box. An optional Opti-Air system is integrated in the combustion air box. EVO-7 50-40...
Dimensions 11.3 EVO-7 50-40 with air box and convection casing *) 3 Combustion air inlet openings (Ø 125 mm) at the left side, right side and bottom of the air box. An optional Opti-Air system is integrated in the combustion air box.
Dimensions 11.4 EVO-7 50-40 with combustion air / convection ventilator box and convection casing *) 3 Combustion air inlet openings (Ø 125 mm) at the left side, right side and bottom of the air box. *) 2 Convection air inlet openings (Ø 125 mm) at the left side and right side of the convection ventilator / combustion air box.
Warranty Terms Warranty Terms To make a claim under the warranty, it is important to register the Barbas appliance after pur- chase via www.barbasbellfires.com. Barbas Bellfires Warranty Terms Barbas Bellfires B.V. guarantees the quality of the supplied Barbas appliance and the quality of the materials used.
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Article 5: Warranty period This warranty will only be granted during the warranty period. The body of the Barbas appliance is guaranteed for a period of 10 years against construction and/or material faults, starting from the moment of purchase. For other parts of the Barbas appliance, a similar warranty applies from the moment of purchase for a period of two years.
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