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Installer & user guide STELLA 3 IMPORTANT: Please note the following information prior to installation. It will be necessary when ordering spare parts: Model: Serial Number: Purchase date: *These details can be found on the data plate Revision: 11/18...
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Clean Air Act requirements” The Fondis Stella 3 H700 has been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning wood logs. Fondis Stella 3 Manual, Revision 11/18...
Technical Drawings Stella 3 H700 Stella 3 H600 Stella 3 V350 Stella 3 DFH700 Stella 3 H1000 Stella 3 Exploded diagrams and spare part references Main body Door parts Warranty Fondis commissioning checklist Handover Fondis Stella 3 Manual, Revision 11/18...
The wooden parts of the packaging can be used as firewood. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this Fondis stove. This manual will introduce you to the functions and correct operation of the stove. It is important that your installer takes you through the operation of this stove during their handover.
In a room with controlled ventilation, the stove can be a connected to an air supply from the outside. In that case additional pressure monitoring in the room is required. Fondis Stella 3 Manual, Revision 11/18 Page 9...
Transit bolt The transit bolt must be removed prior to the chamber being built around the stove. The bolt is to prevent movement of the door counter weights during transit. Transit bolt Fondis Stella 3 Manual, Revision 11/18 Page 10...
Remove retaining bracket from right hand side brick, and remove brick Remove right hand rear brick Lift left hand base brick and remove Lift right hand base brick and remove Replace bricks in reverse order Fondis Stella 3 Manual, Revision 11/18 Page 11...
Recommended sizes for the chamber vents are as follows: Convection air inlet size Convection air outlet size Stella 3 H700, Stella 3 DFH700 700 cm minimum 800 cm minimum...
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Make sure that children are never alone near the stove. Never leave the stove for an extended period without surveillance. The stove should be used only according to the instructions in this manual. Fondis Stella 3 Manual, Revision 11/18 Page 14...
4. When all the fuel is properly burning, and the working temperature of the stove is achieved (after approximately 20-30 minutes), gradually move the air regulator towards the right, but ensure that there is still a visible flame. Fondis Stella 3 Manual, Revision 11/18 Page 15...
Do not use any of the following: • Damp wood or treated wood • Cardboard • Bark or plywood • Plastic or other waste Fondis Stella 3 Manual, Revision 11/18 Page 16...
To avoid damaging the paint, it is recommended to clean the stove surface only when the paint achieves its ultimate hardness. It is important to have the chimney regularly checked and cleaned by a qualified chimney sweep. Fondis Stella 3 Manual, Revision 11/18 Page 17...
It is important from time to time to check the tightness seals which are important safety elements. If necessary, replace them. They can be ordered by FONDIS. These seals are located on the door frame and around the glass. Emptying the ash It is recommended to clean out excessive ash every day.
Insufficient air exchange in the room or the mechanical ventilation interferes (such as kitchen odour extractor) Bad quality or wet wood Extensively contaminated glass Not suitable or prohibited fuel window Excessive slow burning Fondis Stella 3 Manual, Revision 11/18 Page 19...
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We recommend contacting your installer for advice. Always ensure use of good quality wood at 10-20% moisture content during light up, and to maintain the fire. Fondis Stella 3 Manual, Revision 11/18 Page 20...
1641 and following of the French civil code. CONTRACTUAL WARRANTY During the period of the contractual guarantee, FONDIS shall replace all demonstrably defective parts after the return of the incriminated part to the distributor. The guarantee of the manufacturer gives the right to a free supply of the parts that are necessary to repair the appliance after agreement of the after-sales service.
*By signing this you confirm that all commissioning checks above have passed, and that operation and maintenance of the appliance have been explained to the customer in full in line with this user manual Fondis Stella 3 Manual, Revision 11/18 Page 31...
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