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Cuatro-7 Compact 70
Cuatro-7 Compact 70 Opti-Air
 
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  • Page 1 Installation and maintenance manual Cuatro-7 Compact 70 Cuatro-7 Compact 70 Opti-Air   This product is not suitable for primary heating purposes Serial number: Production date:...
  • Page 2 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 the contents thereof.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Overview of the convection ventilator / combustion air inlet box..........11 Appliance options........................12 Overview of the Opti-Air system (option)................... 12 3.6.1 General........................... 12 3.6.2 Overview of the Barbas Opti-Air app................13 3.6.3 Control of the convection ventilator.................14 3.6.4 Combustion modes......................15 Intended use..........................15 Installation examples.........................
  • Page 4 Install the bottom plates, ash tray and grate ................50 10.8 Installation of the baffles......................50 10.8.1 Install the upper baffle.....................51 10.8.2 Install the lower baffle..................... 51 10.8.3 Install the heat shield...................... 52 10.9 Opti-Air system ......................... 53 Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 5 Cuatro-7 Compact 70 with classic frame and air box..............67 12.9 Cuatro-7 Compact 70 with classic frame, air box and convection casing........68 12.10 Cuatro-7 Compact 70 with classic frame, combustion air / convection ventilator box and convection casing..........................69 12.11 BARBAS Airbox 160 with 4 insert models................. 70 12.12 BARBAS Airbox 320 with 4 insert models.................
  • Page 6: Declaration Of Performance

    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)
  • Page 7: About This Document

    Installation • Maintenance This document refers to the Cuatro-7 Compact 70 as 'the appliance'. This document is an essential part of your appliance. Read it carefully before you do work on the appliance. Keep it in a safe place. The original instructions of the document are in English. All other language versions of the document are translations of the original instructions.
  • Page 8: Description

    Top convection air outlet Ash tray Front convection air outlet Front log guard Frame Only appliances without Opti-Air system. Cast iron, vermiculite or heat resistant ceramic, dependent on choice at purchase A 30° flue connector is also available Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 9: Overview Of The Bottom Of The Appliance

    Description Overview of the bottom of the appliance Heat shield (steel) Combustion air inlet Lower baffle Convection air inlet Upper baffle (vermiculite) Adjustable feet Air wash inlet Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 10: Overview Of Combustion Air Inlet Box

    Description Overview of combustion air inlet box Combustion air inlet box Adjustable height frame (option) Combustion air inlet Adjustable feet Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 11: Overview Of The Convection Ventilator / Combustion Air Inlet Box

    Description Overview of the convection ventilator / combustion air inlet box Convection ventilator / combustion air Convection air inlet inlet box Adjustable feet Combustion air inlet Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 12: Appliance Options

    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.
  • Page 13: Overview Of The Barbas Opti-Air App

    • With the Barbas Opti-Air system it is not possible to manually control the amount of combustion air into the appliance. 3.6.2 Overview of the Barbas Opti-Air app...
  • Page 14: Control Of The Convection Ventilator

    Control of the convection ventilator If the Opti-Air system is in burning mode the ventilator speed can be changed with the slider in the Barbas Opti-Air app. In all other combustion modes the ventilator speed is pre-set and cannot be changed.
  • Page 15: Combustion Modes

    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.
  • Page 16: Installation Examples

    Description Installation examples 3.8.1 Combustion air supply from the installation room Combustion air inlet Ventilation air outlet Ventilation air inlet Insulating material Chimney Air supply to the room Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 17: External Combustion Air Supply With Convection Set

    Description 3.8.2 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 Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 18: Safety

    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. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 19: Clearances

    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. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 20: Clearance To Flammable Floor (Under The Appliance)

    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. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 21: Clearances To Non-Flammable Walls

    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. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 22 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 Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 23: Clearances To A Non-Flammable Ceiling

    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 Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 24: Mantel Clearances

    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 Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 25 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 Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 26: Clearances In Front Of The Appliance

    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. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 27 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. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 28 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. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 29: Installation Requirements

    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. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 30: Requirements On The Chimney

    Do not use horizontal flue pipes. • The chimney outlet must be minimum 6 meter above the top of the appliance. • The chimney outlet must be minimum 40 cm above the top of a sloped roof. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 31: Requirements On The Ventilation/Convection Air Openings

    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...
  • Page 32: Installation In An Existing Open Fireplace

    Pull the flexible flue pipe through the opening in the top of the appliance Connect the flexible flue pipe on the flue pipe connector. Use a hose clamp. Make sure the gasket on the flue pipe connector is not damaged. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 33: Aligning With Adjustable Feet

    Make sure the control lever moves easy to left and right without undue noise. Make sure all cast iron plates, the grate and the baffles are in the correct position. Contact your dealer if the final check shows a defect. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 34: Installation In A New Fireplace

    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. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 35: Horizontally Align The Appliance

    Horizontally align the appliance 8.4.1 Aligning with adjustable feet Adjust the adjustable feet. Use a 13 mm fork spanner. Align the appliance horizontal. Use a spirit level. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 36: Aligning With Adjustable Height Frame

    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. 8.5.3 Connect Opti-Air system Do this procedure if the appliance has an Opti-Air system but no convection ventilator. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 37: Connect The Flue Gas Pipe

    Connect the external combustion air supply Warning: Make sure to always remove a break out plate from the combustion air inlet box. Make sure to do this also when the appliance has combustion air supply from the installation room. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 38: Connection Direct On The Appliance

    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. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 39: Connect The Convection Set (Optional)

    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. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 40: Convection Air Via The Front Of The Appliance

    . To not obey this can cause damage to the appliance. Note: A convection ventilator causes a strong air flow from the front outlet openings. To reduce this flow, open the convection air outlet openings on top 8.8.1 of the appliance. Refer to section Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 41: Convection Air Via The Top Outlet Openings

    Convection air via the top outlet openings 8.8.1 To close the convection air openings at the front of the appliance, refer to section On the appliance, remove the two break out plates in the convection air outlet openings with a hammer. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 42: Insulate The Appliance

    Connect the flexible aluminum pipes (C) on the collar adaptors. Use a hose clamp (B). Connect the flexible aluminum pipes to the decorative "BARBAS AirBox" in the chimney breast. Insulate the appliance Caution: •...
  • Page 43: Ntc Room Temperature Sensor (Opti-Air System Only)

    (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. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 44: Battery Holder (Opti-Air System Only)

    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. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 45: Installation Of The Opti-Air App

    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.
  • Page 46: Maintenance

    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. 10.7 Install the bottom plates, ash tray and grate. Refer to section for the installation procedure.
  • Page 47: Removal Of The Bottom Plates, Grate And Ash Tray

    Make sure to remove all ashes and unburnt wood from the combustion chamber before the start of this procedure. Lift the front log guard (1) and move the left side up. Remove the front log guard (2) Lift the 2 grate plates and remove from the combustion chamber. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 48: Removal Of The Baffles

    3 mm hexagonal key and a 10 mm fork spanner. Turn the nut down with the fork spanner and turn the screw up with the hexagonal key until the screw is loose from the heat shield. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 49: Remove The Lower Baffle

    1 cm forward (1) Push up the right side of the upper baffle a small distance (2). Lower the left side of the upper baffle a small distance (3) and remove the baffle from the appliance (4). Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 50: Install The Bottom Plates, Ash Tray And Grate

    Put the front log guard on the notches. 10.8 Installation of the baffles 10.8.1 Install the upper baffle. Refer to section 10.8.2 Install the lower baffle. Refer to section 10.8.3 Install the heat shield. Refer to section Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 51: Install The Upper Baffle

    The cam is in the notch if the baffle cannot move to the left or the right. 10.8.2 Install the lower baffle 10.8.1 Only do this procedure after finish of the procedure in section Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 52: Install The Heat Shield

    (1) and put the upper baffle in the correct position and install the lower baffle again. 10.8.3 Install the heat shield 10.8.2 Only do this procedure after finish of the procedure in section Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 53: Opti-Air System

    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. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 54: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data 11.1 Technical data Name Barbas Model Cuatro-7 Compact 70 EPREL registration number 1805257 EN 13229:2001-A2:2004 EN16510-1 annex D, E, F Tested in accordance with BS 3841-2:1994 Energy efficiency index Energy efficiency class Fuel Wood logs, Wood briquettes Nominal fuel load 2.4 kg...
  • Page 55 *) Only room sealed if attached to an external combustion air supply line. **) The panels are made of these materials, dependent on the choice made at the time of purchase. ***) Only in combination with cast iron panels Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 56: Connections On Opti-Air System

    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 Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 57: Connections On Ventilator Speed Controller

    Technical data 11.3 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 Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 58: Connection Scheme Convection Ventilator

    Technical data 11.4 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 Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 59: Product Information According Regulation (Eu) 2015/1185

    Technical data 11.5 Product information according regulation (EU) 2015/1185 Model identifier Cuatro-7 Compact 70 Equivalent models Evo-7 Compact 55-45 Indirect heating function Direct heat output 10.7 kW Indirect heat output - kW Emissions at nominal heat Emissions at minimum heat...
  • Page 60: Dimensions

    Dimensions Dimensions 12.1 Cuatro-7 Compact 70 with built-in frame Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 61: Cuatro-7 Compact 70 With Built-In Frame And Convection Casing

    Dimensions 12.2 Cuatro-7 Compact 70 with built-in frame and convection casing *) Combustion air inlet opening (Ø 125 mm) at the bottom of the appliance. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 62: Cuatro-7 Compact 70 With Built-In Frame And Air Box

    Dimensions 12.3 Cuatro-7 Compact 70 with built-in frame and air box *) 3 Combustion air inlet openings (Ø 125 mm) at the left side, right side and bottom of the air box. **) Adjustable height frame, max +150 mm Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 63: Cuatro-7 Compact 70 With Built-In Frame, Air Box And Convection Casing

    Dimensions 12.4 Cuatro-7 Compact 70 with built-in frame, 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. **) Adjustable height frame, max +150 mm...
  • Page 64: Cuatro-7 Compact 70 With Built-In Frame, Combustion Air / Convection Ventilator Box And Convection Casing

    Dimensions 12.5 Cuatro-7 Compact 70 with built-in frame, 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.
  • Page 65: Cuatro-7 Compact 70 With Classic Frame

    Dimensions 12.6 Cuatro-7 Compact 70 with classic frame Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 66: Cuatro-7 Compact 70 With Classic Frame And Convection Casing

    Dimensions 12.7 Cuatro-7 Compact 70 with classic frame and convection casing *) Combustion air inlet opening (Ø 125 mm) at the bottom of the appliance. Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 67: Cuatro-7 Compact 70 With Classic Frame And Air Box

    Dimensions 12.8 Cuatro-7 Compact 70 with classic frame and air box *) 3 Combustion air inlet openings (Ø 125 mm) at the left side, right side and bottom of the air box. **) Adjustable height frame, max +150 mm Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 68: Cuatro-7 Compact 70 With Classic Frame, Air Box And Convection Casing

    Dimensions 12.9 Cuatro-7 Compact 70 with classic frame, 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. **) Adjustable height frame, max +150 mm...
  • Page 69: Cuatro-7 Compact 70 With Classic Frame, Combustion Air / Convection Ventilator Box And Convection Casing

    Dimensions 12.10 Cuatro-7 Compact 70 with classic frame, 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.
  • Page 70: Barbas Airbox 160 With 4 Insert Models

    Dimensions 12.11 BARBAS Airbox 160 with 4 insert models Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 71: Barbas Airbox 320 With 4 Insert Models

    Dimensions 12.12 BARBAS Airbox 320 with 4 insert models Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 72: Warranty Terms

    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.
  • Page 73 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.
  • Page 74 Warranty Terms Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 75 Warranty Terms Cuatro-7 Compact 70...
  • Page 76 Your Barbas dealer 19.11.2023 - 354006 - 355-001...

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