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Instruction
Manual
Hi-Flame Graphite Five
Ecodesign Multi Fuel Stove
Model GR905
Please note that this appliance has been
independently CE and DIN+ tested by
an EU Notified Laboratory and is
approved for burning fully seasoned
wood with less than 20% moisture
content. It must be operated at all
times in accordance with these
instructions to minimise the amount
of smoke produced.
This appliance is officially listed and
by DEFRA as an 'exempted appliance'
to allow the burning of wood in
designated UK Smoke Control Areas
(see page 21). It must, at all times, be
operated in accordance with the
instructions to minimise the amount
of smoke produced.
Published July 2023
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Important You will need to refer to the model and serial number of your stove should
you ever need to make a claim under the Hi-Flame Warranty or if you wish to purchase
any replacement parts. You will find the serial number, beginning with HF, on the CE
plate at the rear of the stove as well as on the lid of the outer packaging the stove was
delivered in. We suggest that for convenience you write this on the cover of this booklet
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  • Page 1 Important You will need to refer to the model and serial number of your stove should Number you ever need to make a claim under the Hi-Flame Warranty or if you wish to purchase any replacement parts. You will find the serial number, beginning with HF, on the CE...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT: USER WARNING NOTES Properly installed, operated and maintained this stove should NOT emit smoke or fumes into the dwelling. Occasionally fumes from refuelling may occur. If the CO alarm (which should be fitted at the However, persistent smoke or fume emission time of installation) sounds, please follow the is potentially dangerous and must not be advice above.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    This instruction manual is also used for a number of other Annual Service and Service Record 40 – 42 free-standing stove models in the Hi-Flame product range Commissioning Record and therefore some of the stove photographs , which are used for guidance purposes only, may differ slightly from Hi-Flame Alpha Warranty your new stove.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Thank-you for purchasing this new stove’s air controls. Hi-Flame Graphite Five Ecodesign wood Asbestos burning stove. We are confident that with its state-of-the-art combustion This stove does not contain Asbestos. However,...
  • Page 5: Product Fiche And Erp Energy Label

    Regulation 65 / 2014 HI-FLAME GRAPHITE FIVE WOOD STOVE Trademark Hi-Flame Product Name & Model Number Graphite Five / GR905 Product Description Solid Fuel Roomheater (Wood) CE EN Standard Type Test EN 13240:2001 + Amd 2:2004 EU Notified Test Body / Number Kiwa Gastec / UKAS No 0692 5.0 kW...
  • Page 6 Graphite Five GR905 � Hi-Flame Graphite Five ��� ���� Alpha I AL905 GR905 & GR905-LS Precision I HF905 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �...
  • Page 7: Technical Data / Declaration Of Performance

    DECLARATION OF PERFORMANCE Building Regulations. EN13240 tested hearth temp 63.2ºC Hi-Flame declare that the test stove submitted to the Notified Laboratory for type testing of Preferred Fuel Requirements the 905 model represented the full production Wood Logs and Approved Smokeless Coal:...
  • Page 8: General Dimensions

    Centre of rear flue To top of flue collar NB The optional Graphite Five Log Store will increase the overall height by 135mm to 710mm WARNING When using the Direct External Air Height 585mm Width 420mm Depth 385mm Connecting flue pipe outlet diameter Supply air box option you must ensure there is Centre of rear flue outlet from hearth...
  • Page 9: Critical Safe Distances

    CRITICAL SAFE DISTANCES Free air space above stove Fireplace Openings When this stove is installed within a fireplace opening the appropriate air space must be provided to ensure the free movement of the radiated heat and hot air. If this is restricted it could affect the stove’s safe and efficient operation as well as shorten the lifespan of the...
  • Page 10: Alpha I Standard Features

    GRAPHITE FIVE FEATURES 6 Optional Direct External Air Supply An optional retro-fit air box is available 1 Primary Air Boost This supplies air which to supply combustion air from outside enters from under the grate. Open this to aid the building when it is connected to the combustion at the start of a wood fire...
  • Page 11: Fitting Optional Log Store

    125mm diameter connecting circumstances should the door be removed as pipe, however it can easily be switched to the this will invalidate your Hi-Flame Warranty. rear fitting flue option. See pages 12 and 13 Unpacking the stove overleaf for detailed instructions.
  • Page 12: The Top And Rear Flue Options

    TOP OR REAR FLUE OPTIONS The stove can be configured for a 125mm (5”) top or rear flue outlet. Under no circumstanc- es should the flue pipe diameter be reduced from 125mm (5”) as this could be extremely dangerous. Remember a top flue outlet will always be the most efficient choice if it can be undertaken safely.
  • Page 13 The Rear Flue Outlet For a rear fitted flue, remove the heat shield / convection scoop to gain access to the rear flue outlet and remove the rear outlet sealing plate. Use the correct sized allen key or ‘hex-head’ screwdriver to avoid damaging the bolts which will be re-used.
  • Page 14: Installation Regulations

    OFTEC or INFO Registered Installer. Your of practical information www.solidfuel.co.uk authorised Hi-Flame dealer will also be able to BFCMA help and advise you on choosing an installer. The British Flue and Chimney Manufacturers Current Building Regulations Association (BFCMA) website, www.bfcma.co.uk...
  • Page 15: Basic Installation Check-List

    flue draught. applicable Building Regulations, it is also a • Sweep and test the chimney prior to installation. requirement of your Hi-Flame Warranty that the stove is installed by a competent person • The proximity of all combustible materials to...
  • Page 16: General Installation Guidelines

    flue calculation will be needed as and damaging components. For recommended part of the Hi-Flame Warranty registration for safe distances when this stove is located an installation where the finished flue height inside a fireplace – see page 9.
  • Page 17 Chimney Terminal Flexible Flue Liner The existing chimney pot or terminal must be Hi-Flame strongly recommend fitting a flue suitable for stove installation and should not liner when installing this stove within an restrict the smoke and fumes from the stove. It...
  • Page 18: Direct External Air Supply (Deas)

    • The optional air box and external air Never use plastic ducting. ducting, as well as the inlet grille, must be fitted strictly in accordance with Hi-Flame’s • The maximum recommended ducting length and other manufacturer’s instructions. These for the air supply to this stove is 1 metre. Longer...
  • Page 19: Spillage & Flue Interference Tests

    SPILLAGE AND FLUE INTERFERENCE 5 Note: If smoke does enter the room then TESTS Ref BS8303 (2018) repeat stage 2 above. However, this time build a much greater kindling fire, or significantly This stove has a tested nominal output of increase the time the blow torch or electric 5.0kW and when installed in a pre-2008 fan heater is used to warm the flue so that an...
  • Page 20 This test requires a flue draught / temperature Test results should be recorded on the gauge(s). This test is to ensure that Hi-Flame’s Commissioning Report on page 43 as recommended operational 12Pa flue draught well as for any Hetas conformance.
  • Page 21: The Clean Air Act 1993 And Smoke Control Areas

    Therefore it is a requirement that fuels burnt Hetas and the or obtained for use in smoke control areas Stove Industry Association, as well as Hi-Flame. have been ‘authorised’ in Regulations and To find out more about the Ready to Burn that appliances used to burn solid fuel in scheme and the environmental benefits...
  • Page 22: Preferred Fuel

    Hi-Flame Warranty covers the burning of stove flue gases could easily ignite to cause a wood in this appliance. They do not cover the flue or chimney fire.
  • Page 23: Fuels You Must Always Avoid

    flue system, and will early fires, however this is perfectly normal. render your Hi-Flame Warranty void. Your smoke alarm or CO detector may also • Never use your stove as an incinerator react to these.
  • Page 24: Essential Safety Advice

    CO escape. It should be powered by a battery designed for the working life of the alarm (usually five years). Hi-Flame recommend Honeywell or Fire Angel models. Do not be tempted to buy a cheap alarm as recent...
  • Page 25: The Better Way To Burn Wood

    THE BETTER WAY TO BURN WOOD to be drawn from the firechamber and beyond the protective hearth. Never operate the stove Wood, the preferred fuel, takes its combustion without the fire fence being in place. air from above the firebed and will always When burning logs the end grain of a log will burn best on a bed of embers (approx 25mm allow any remaining moisture and gases to...
  • Page 26: Operating Your Stove With Wood

    OPERATING YOUR STOVE – WOOD When lighting your stove you will need to get the temperature in the firechamber as high as possible as quickly as possible. This is critical for creating a good updraught or ‘draw’ within the flue system, especially when it is particularly cold outside.
  • Page 27 number of times that you will need to check as they may ‘smother’ the fire. There should be no need to leave the door ajar. Again, wait and refuel the stove during a typical burn cycle. until all of the logs are fully burning and their 1 Loading surfaces are grey before the combustion air is Fuel Load: Kindling (A) &...
  • Page 28: Ensuring The Airwash Works

    SMOKE CONTROL AREAS about 7 to 10 minutes, and only when all of the logs are fully burning and their surfaces To meet your legal obligations when operating have turned ash grey, should you add the main this stove in a Smoke Control Area this stove logs (C).
  • Page 29: Burning Approved Smokeless Coal

    APPROVED SMOKELESS COAL You may find that a combination of subtle adjustments to both Primary and Secondary Only use Approved Smokeless Coal air controls could best suit your individual (see www.smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk). requirements. Approved smokeless coals require much more Refuelling a smokeless coal fire air from below the fire grate for combustion When refuelling it is better to use smaller fuel than wood.
  • Page 30: Some Simple Tips

    SOME SIMPLE TIPS REMOVING ASH 1 When refuelling use small regular loads as Remember, you do not need to riddle wood this will produce a more efficient and cleaner ash during firing. Wood ash will eventually burning performance. burn most of itself away so that it is slow to build up.
  • Page 31: Trouble-Shooting

    TROUBLE-SHOOTING Do not re-light the stove again until the flue system has been thoroughly inspected by an These pages should be your first approved installer or chimney sweep and any reference point if you experience any necessary repairs have been carried out. problems with the operation of your •...
  • Page 32 See page 7 for information chimney sweep, registered stove installer or about the correct fuel load. The excessive heat authorised Hi-Flame dealer. in the flue system caused by over-firing could • Likely causes and how to prevent them also increase the chances of a chimney fire...
  • Page 33 do regarding the safe operation of your stove. provide the additional heat needed to warm Burning wet wood causes the incomplete the flue system and to counteract the much combustion of the fuel and lowers the fire- lower temperatures at the exit point of the chamber temperature and flue pressure so chimney.
  • Page 34 points on all four sides between the door and poor fuel, such as ‘green’, unseasoned or wet firechamber front and checking that when the wood. We cannot over-estimate how critical door is closed the paper is gripped. Any paper it is to use fully seasoned dry wood with a which can be removed easily would indicate moisture content of less than 20%.
  • Page 35 flame and extend the life of the logs because unseasoned or wet wood (see page 37). there are simply not enough calories of heat 6 Glass staining or blackening left within the remaining fuel to extend the Please note that it can be perfectly normal to burn cycle as well as deliver sufficient heat.
  • Page 36: Routine Checks

    • Avoid continuous low burning ROUTINE CHECKS Continuously burning your stove with a very During routine checks if you notice anything low flame, such as slow overnight burning wrong with your stove then it should be will also cause the glass to get dirty because rectified immediately.
  • Page 37: Stove Maintenance (Inc Baffle Plate)

    Stove and Chimney Cleaning the stove. Regular long periods of slow or This Hi-Flame stove can be swept through the overnight burning can create excessive soot as stove by simply removing the baffle plate – see well as creosote.
  • Page 38 Never use your stove if it has cracked or missing around, you will need to replace the door seal. glass. Your Hi-Flame dealer can quickly supply Always use protective gloves and face mask you with a new piece of heat resistant glass when you handle both the old and new ceramic should you ever need it –...
  • Page 39: Standing Down

    Hi-Flame at www.hi-flame.co.uk and for Order genuine replacement components from the Republic of Ireland at www.hi-flame.ie. your Hi-Flame dealer or directly from Hi-Flame at www.hi-flame.co.uk and for the Republic of Ireland at www.hi-flame.ie. THE MOST IMPORTANT PART...
  • Page 40: Annual Service And Service Record

    Important: Spare Parts Stove Glass and Door Rope Seal • In the interests of safety only use genuine • Check the glass for chips or cracks and the Hi-Flame replacement parts. See the back cover. glass seal condition and replace if necessary.
  • Page 41: First Service

    FIRST SERVICE Date Additional work carried out: Next Service Due Signed Print Dealer’s Stamp or HETAS / OFTEC / INFO Reg No SECOND SERVICE Date Additional work carried out: Next Service Due Signed Print Dealer’s Stamp or HETAS / OFTEC / INFO Reg No THIRD SERVICE Date Additional work carried out:...
  • Page 42 SIXTH SERVICE Date Additional work carried out: Next Service Due Signed Print Dealer’s Stamp or HETAS / OFTEC / INFO Reg No SEVENTH SERVICE Date Additional work carried out: Next Service Due Signed Print Dealer’s Stamp or HETAS / OFTEC / INFO Reg No EIGHTH SERVICE Date Additional work carried out:...
  • Page 43: Commissioning Record

    COMMISSIONING 1 Confirm that all internal parts of the stove 8 Confirm that the legal obligations of using are correctly fitted, including the baffle plates an approved fireguard whenever children, the and the firefence. elderly or the infirm are in the vicinity of the stove have been explained to the user.
  • Page 44: Installation Notes

    HI-FLAME WARRANTY INSTALLATION NOTES Your new Hi-Flame stove has been CE EN13240 Date of tested in the UK to ensure that it meets UK Installation and Irish constructional performance, emissions and safety standards. It also meets the 2022 Annual Service Ecodesign emissions regulations.
  • Page 45: Spares Service

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