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KFD ECO i70
KFD ECO 70
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  • Page 1 Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert KFD ECO i70 KFD ECO 70 KFD ECO 70 L/R...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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).
  • Page 3 „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 Selection of chimney parameters – chart ........................24 List of materials recommended for construction of the fireplace................25 Tables ..................................26 Troubleshooting ................................ 28 Drawings of the KFD ECO inserts ..........................31 Inspection log ................................32...

  • Page 4: Construction Of The Fireplace

    „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 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);...

  • Page 5: Chimney

    (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.
  • Page 6 „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 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.
  • Page 7 „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 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.
  • Page 8 „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 • 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).

  • Page 9: Tip Of The Chimney

    „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 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).

  • Page 10: Ventilation Conditions For Kfd Eco Fireplace Insert Installation

    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 –...

  • Page 11: Installation Of The Fireplace Enclosure

    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.
  • Page 12 „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 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...

  • Page 13: Connection Of Hot Air Distribution Pipes In The Hood

    „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 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.
  • Page 14 „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 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.

  • Page 15: Protection Of The Beam In The Fireplace Enclosure

    „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 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.

  • Page 16: Determination Of Heating Power Of The Device

    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...

  • Page 17: Using The Fireplace Insert

    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.
  • Page 18 „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 Then, push the door ajar, leaving a small gap (of a few centimetres). This stage of lighting up requires constant control of fire by the user, allowing determination of the right moment to add thick chunks of wood and to close the door.

  • Page 19: Adjustment Of Combustion Air Supply

    „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 • the temperature which particular parts of the body are exposed to is not homogeneous, either: for different elements of the fireplace insert, the temperature changes and may even reach 500°C, • during operation, the fireplace insert is subjected interchangeably to cycles of heating and cooling, related to lighting up and extinguishing during one day, as well as cycles of intensive usage and complete rest during warm months of the year, •...

  • Page 20: Adjustment Of Primary Air Supply

    (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.

  • Page 21: Fireplace Insert Glass Pane

    2.4.4 Removal of ash KFD ECO i90H 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.

  • Page 22: Summer Break In Using The Fireplace

    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.
  • Page 23 „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 ! To avoid the hazard of explosion in the fireplace insert, cleaning of the glass pane may only be performed while the device is cold. ! Use of any liquid substances such as alcohol, petrol, petroleum, etc. is prohibited. ! Combustion residues (ash) ought to be picked up to a hermetic container resistant to the heat of embers.

  • Page 24: Selection Of Chimney Parameters - Chart

    „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 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).

  • Page 25: List Of Materials Recommended For Construction Of The Fireplace

    „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 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.

  • Page 26: Tables

    „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 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.
  • Page 27 „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 Table 5. Norms and regulations. Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure of 12 April 2002 on technical conditions to be met by buildings and their situation (Journal of Laws № 75, item 690) Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure of 7 April 2004 amending the regulation on technical conditions to be met by buildings and their situation Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure of 6 November 2008 amending the regulation on technical...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 Table 6. Parameters of KFD ECO ECO 70 ECO i70 ECO 70 energy efficiency class direct heat output (nominal power) [kW] heating power range [kW] 7 - 16 7 - 16 7 - 16...
  • Page 29 „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 2. Clogged openings of air blow-in 2. Clean furnace interior from ash. in the furnace. 3. Insufficient negative pressure in 3. Check if the inspection door is the chimney. closed; clean the chimney and connecting duct;...
  • Page 30 „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 1. To be evaluated by the fire 1. Close the door of the fireplace brigade. insert. 2. Close combustion air inlets. VI. Fire in the chimney 3. Extinguish the fire using carbon or flue dioxide extinguishers (CO powder extinguishers) –...

  • Page 31: Drawings Of The Kfd Eco Inserts

    „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 7 Drawings of the KFD ECO inserts KFD ECO i70 KFD ECO 70 L/R...

  • Page 32: Inspection Log

    „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 KFD ECO 70...
  • Page 33 „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 The inspection ought to be performed once a year by an Authorised KFD Fitter. Date Performed work Company/Signature...
  • Page 34 „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 Date Performed work Company/Signature...
  • Page 35 „Installation and operation manual for fireplace insert” KFDECOENG1.1562012 Date Performed work Company/Signature...
  • Page 36 © COPYRIGHT 2018 BY KFD Sp. z o.o. v This publication may not be reproduced, in part or in whole, without the written permission of KFD Sp. z o.o. KFD reserves the right to make changes in materials, construction and design.

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