Considering that, it is recommended that installation of the insert is commissioned to an Authorised KFD Fitter, guaranteeing an appropriate standard of service. Installation of the fireplace must be performed in compliance with applicable regulations (table 5).
„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” 1 Construction of the fireplace 1.1 Placement of the fireplace The installation of fireplace insert starts with preparing a correct place for the fireplace construction . It ought to be characterised with: strength of the base (floor) appropriate to the type of insert and weight of enclosure (on average, from 450 to 850 kg);...
(e.g. grids in the hood). KFD ECO inserts require installation of an additional reduction on the stub pipe of the fireplace insert, depending on the kind of connecting pipe used for connecting the fireplace insert.
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„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” damper, as this may cause problems in using the chimney damper or a damage. It is recommended that fragment of the reducing element placed inside the fireplace insert stub pipe should have the maximum height of 50 mm. Connection of the reducing element with the insert and with the connecting pipe must be sealed.
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„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” Przewód dymowy Chimney Maximum 2m Façade of Fasada the insert wkładu Figure 3. Correct connection of the insert to the chimney. >= 1m <=1,5m <=3m >3m Figure 4. Required chimney heights according to the norm PN-89/B-10425: a) flat roof covered with any material, b) steep roof with easily ignitable covering, c) steep roof with non-ignitable, incombustible and flash resistant covering, d) situation of the chimney nearby another building.
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„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” Note • Safe distance between the internal side of the chimney and combustible elements is at least 16 cm in case of a brick chimney. In case of steel chimneys, the information is specified by the manufacturer (X).
„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” 1.3 Tip of the chimney The strength and stability of draught in the chimney depend as well on the kind of chimney tip. It ought to reach above the roof ridge and protect the outlet against rain and adverse impact of wind (figure 7).
Figure 9. Situation of the chimney. 1.4 Ventilation conditions for KFD ECO fireplace insert installation Rooms in which KFD ECO fireplace inserts are installed ought to meet the technical conditions specified in the local regulations. (Polish: REGULATION OF THE MINISTER OF INFRASTRUCTURE dated 12 April 2002 on technical conditions to be met by buildings and their situation –...
Installation of outdoor air supply is mandatory. Regulations stipulate that at least 10 m /h of outdoor air must be supplied per 1 kW of furnace power. In case of the KFD ECO inserts, a certain quantity of air can be supplied directly to the furnace. This requires installation of a pipe with the diameter of 125 mm to the stub pipe situated in the bottom part of the fireplace insert.
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„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” Odstęp 5 cm Izolacja Gap of 5cm Insulation Figure 14. Expansion gap between the insert and the insulation. Insulated decompression shelf Izolowana pólka dekompresyjna Ventilation grates of the decompression chamber Kratki wentylacyjne komory dekompresyjnej Convection air outlet grates Kratki wylotu powietrza...
„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” Figure 16. Expansion gaps between the fireplace insert and the enclosure (dimensions in mm). 1.7 Connection of hot air distribution pipes in the hood If distribution of hot air from the fireplace to other rooms through natural gravitational draught is designed (maximum 3 m horizontally), connect distribution pipes directly to openings previously cut out in the separating shelf.
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„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” Gravitational distribution – pipe Dystrybucja grawitacyjna rura o min. średnicy 150 mm with min. diameter of 150mm Figure 17. Connection of gravitational distribution to the hood.
„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” Forced distribution – pipe with the Dystrybucja wymuszona rura o średnicy 125 lub 150 mm diameter of 125 or 150mm Figure 18. Connection of forced distribution to the hood. 1.8 Protection of the beam in the fireplace enclosure Considering radiation of the fireplace insert, particular attention is to be paid to protection of the wooden beam during designing of the fireplace construction.
Because of this, presented below is a simple relationship for determining heating capability of the KFD ECO insert (table 1). However, please remember that heating capabilities of the fireplace insert are also influenced...
„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” 1.10 Manual installation box the air intake 1. Air box is inside fireplace. 2. Mounting set is composed a) Air box – 1 pc. b) Screw with washer – 6 pc. c) Gasket – 1 pc 3.
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„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” 4. Air box attach to the fireplace floor and check to see if the holes fit to the mounting air box points. 5. Air box screw to the fireplace floor by the 6 pc. screw and with a key 10. 6.
The superior requirement guaranteeing safe operation of the fireplace is regular cleaning of the chimney. 2.1 Basic information Pursuant to the EN 13229 standard, KFD ECO fireplace inserts are classified as solid fuel fireplaces. KFD ECO fireplace inserts have:...
2.2 Lighting up NOTE! If the KFD ECO fireplace insert is not used for a prolonged time, before lighting up check if the chimney is passable.
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„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” small chunks of wood into the furnace when the chimney damper and air inlet are open. Once fire spreads over the chunks, in stage two add the right quantity of fuel and set the adjustment levers appropriately.
(rated power) to the outermost left position (minimum power) is the optimum operating range for the KFD ECO insert. Basically, after lighting up and heating up of the furnace, it is not advisable to use of the insert with considerable primary air supply, i.e.
„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” of the fireplace and cooperating elements. Only original parts supplied by the fireplace insert manufacturer may be used as spare parts. Moreover, the duct supplying fresh outdoor air for combustion must be kept in a passable condition. NOTE! Access from outside of the fireplace insert enclosure must be ensured for cleaning the fireplace insert and connecting pipe, i.e.
2.4.4 Removal of ash KFD ECO fireplace inserts are not equipped with an ash grate or ash box. Ash from combustion of wood accumulates on the furnace board. The combustion chamber ought to be emptied regularly, leaving only a thin layer of ash required for improved conditions of wood combustion.
Parts such as the grate, deflector and gaskets are not covered by the guarantee and ought to be replaced during technical inspections, depending on wear. Technical inspections ought to be performed once a year by Authorised KFD Fitters. Lack of the deflector may cause excessive negative pressure which causes too violent combustion, excessive consumption of wood and, respectively, overheating of the device.
„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” 3 Selection of chimney parameters – chart MINIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHTS SECTION AREA OF FIREPLACE DOOR OPENING [m Figure 18. Height and diameter of the chimney depending on the area of the fireplace door. Height of the chimney is to be measured from the point of connection of the furnace (Dh hydraulic diameter = 4*area/circumference).
„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” 4 List of materials recommended for construction of the fireplace. • Floor under and in front of the fireplace: concrete, terracotta, stoneware, natural stone. • Foundation under the insert: - brick, - concrete blocks, - aerated concrete + brick, - steel profiles.
„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” 5 Tables NOTE: ONLY GRAVITATIONAL HOT AIR DISTRIBUTION IS TO BE ADDED IN CALCULATIONS FOR CONVECTION AIR OUTLETS. CONSIDER THE SECTION AREA OF PIPES COMING OUT FROM THE CHIMNEY DUCT – NOT THE AREA OF HOT DISTRIBUTION AIR OUTLET AREAS Table 4.
PN-91/B-02413 Heating and heat engineering. Protection of water heating installations of the open system. All the operations recommendations and tips contained in this manual ought to be checked against local regulations respectively!!! 6 Parameters of KFD ECO KFD EKO KFD EKO...
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„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” 7 Troubleshooting PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION 1. Excessive quantity of combustion 1. Reduce the quantity of air. combustion air using the adjustment lever in the fireplace insert. 2. Open chimney damper. 2. Close the chimney damper. 3.
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„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” 4. Fresh air inlet is not passable. 4. Check if the duct supplying fresh air to the fireplace is passable. 5. Air inlet is installed at the 5. Change location of the air intake. leeward side.
„Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” 8 Inspection log The inspection ought to be performed once a year by an Authorized KFD Fitter. Date Performed work Company/Signature...
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