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Instruction Manual
Model AL357i-B Alpha Inset Boiler
Multi Fuel and Wood Burning Inset Boiler Stove
Published September 2012
Please note This appliance has been independently
CE tested and approved for the burning of wood
and multi fuels and must, at all times, be used in
accordance with these instructions to ensure safe
and effi cient operation.
You will need to refer to the serial number of your
stove should you ever need to make a claim under
the Alpha Warranty. You will fi nd the serial number,
beginning with AL, on the CE plate at the rear of the
stove as well as on the lid of the outer packaging.
Write the date the stove was delivered to you below
as this is likely to differ from the purchase date.
Remember to keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
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www.alphastoves.com
Ref: AL357i-B / UK-NI-ROI / V1.01-09-12
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Summary of Contents for Alpha Multi Fuel Stoves AL357i-B
- Page 1 Write the date the stove was delivered to you below as this is likely to differ from the purchase date. Remember to keep your receipt as proof of purchase. www.alphastoves.com Ref: AL357i-B / UK-NI-ROI / V1.01-09-12...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Page Thank-you for purchasing the Alpha Inset Boiler stove. We are confident that it will General Dimensions warm your home even on the coldest winter General Specifications days and provide you with many years of Replacement Consumables pleasurable heat. Standard Features Before you install or operate your inset boiler Important Safety Advice... -
Page 4: General Dimensions
GENERAL DIMENSIONS L.H.Side view L.H.Side view L.H.Side view L.H.Side view Vertical view Vertical view Vertical view Vertical view All sizes in mm... -
Page 5: General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATION RECOMMENDED FUELS Alpha Inset Boiler <20% Model Name Wood Logs: Moisture content AL357i-B 3.6 kg (approx 8 lb) Model Number Maximum Wood Fuel Load Dimensions (mm): Facia H605 W490 D 95 Maximum Log Length 275 mm (11”) Dimensions (mm): Firebox External H515 W380 D175 Or Approved Smokeless Fuels (www.solidfuel.co.uk) -
Page 6: Important Safety Advice
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE BOILER STOVE SYSTEMS – SPECIFIC SAFETY ISSUES • Ensure that an approved carbon monoxide detector (BS EN50291:2001) is fitted in the same room as the • This stove requires a dedicated non-closable air stove. It should be powered by a battery designed for vent of the appropriate size for its maximum heat the working life of the alarm. -
Page 7: Health And Safety
BUILDING CONTROL AND HETAS comply with local water authority regulations in order to safeguard water quality and public health – see In the United Kingdom most installations of solid fuel page 7. and wood burning appliances and systems are subject •... -
Page 8: Uk Smoke Control Areas
PACKING LIST Isle of Man Building Regulations (2007) – Isle of Man As soon as you receive your new stove please check www.gov.im that you have a full set of components as set out in Republic of Ireland the list below. In the unlikely event of a shortage, Approved Document J –... -
Page 9: Assembling The Stove
• Flue spigot plate To maximise efficiency and safety handle grip. Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to the AL357i-B Inset Boiler stove has been designed to attach the assembled grip to the door handle clamp work best in conjunction with a 150mm (6”) flexible mechanism on the door, being careful not to flue liner connected to the purpose-designed spigot... -
Page 10: Removing The Baffle Plate
REMOVING THE BAFFLE PLATE inevitably be some sooty debris removed with the baffle. When the stove and boiler are cold, simply put Regular checking of the baffle plate will ensure that your hand inside the ‘roof’ of the fire chamber and the stove’s flueway stays clear of soot as well as push upwards. -
Page 11: Recommended Fuels
The check your choice of fuel first! following fuels are approved by Alpha for use in the AL357i-B Inset Boiler stove: Manufactured or finished wood products, such as plywood and chipboard, must also be strictly avoided •... -
Page 12: Understanding Fuel Types
• Petroleum Coke Never burn petroleum coke as this The stove is not designed to be operated with the burns at a very high temperature and its continued door left open continuously – this will reduce its use will almost certainly cause irreparable damage to operating efficiency and it will consume more fuel components such as the grate, baffle plate and fire very quickly and produce less heat. -
Page 13: Burning Wood Logs
and other factors such as the fuel type, the system the ash pan get over-filled. Once you have lived with set-up and the pump flow speed. Finding the right your stove for a while you’ll soon get to know how setting(s) will be a matter of trial and error as well as often you should do this. - Page 14 1 The Lighting Phase ‘play off’. For example a single dense piece of wood or log will not burn as well as 2 or 3 smaller logs of For best results: equivalent mass. The more contact the wood has with Primary Air (bottom control) –...
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Page 15: Burning Mineral Fuels
Regular, smaller loads are better because they keep We therefore recommend burning your Alpha Inset the fire chamber at a higher temperature, without Boiler on high output for at least 30 minutes each day over-firing it. The higher operating temperature helps to help burn off any potential soot or creosote build- prevent nuisance smoke and sooty deposits. -
Page 16: Overnight Burning
additional fuel (but not too much so that it ‘kills’ achieve the correct balance of combustion air for your the mineral fuel that’s already alight), until there is a stove and flue system draught. good bed of burning fuel. Avoid stacking too much OVERNIGHT BURNING fuel against the back and sides of the boiler as this could potentially overheat the stove’s components and... -
Page 17: Removing Ash
The The forked end of the tool is inserted underneath the ash pan grip AL357i-B Alpha Inset Boiler stove has been officially as shown above to create the ash pan handle. rated at a maximum output of 12.6kW and therefore the installation must incorporate an appropriately sized air vent. -
Page 18: Appliance Installation Guidelines
Non-combustible fire The minimum distances to combustible materials for surrounds intended for use with solid fuel open fires the AL357i-B Alpha Inset are as follows: and stoves feature smaller panels pieced together which allow space for expansion when hot. Your stove... - Page 19 • Where possible once the stove position has been temperature than those produced by an open fire or settled upon any significant gaps along the side and gas appliance it does not necessarily follow that your back of the inset stove should be filled with a suitable chimney will function adequately (or safely) when inert material such as rockwool.
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Page 20: System Installation Guidelines
The British Flue and Chimney Manufacturers The most common problem with link up systems is Association website, accessed through a failure to understand the existing system which www.feta.co.uk/bfcma, produces an authoritative and may have faults which are then exacerbated by the informative download Yellow Guide to solid fuel flues new link. - Page 22 High and low limit thermostats the run is no further than 300mm (12”) away from the 22mm gravity circuit. No thermostatic or manually A high limit over-heat thermostat set at 80ºC should adjusted valves should be fitted to the heat leak be fitted to the gravity flow pipework and connected radiator to ensure that it can never be shut down.
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Page 23: Fitting Instructions
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS Securely attach the liner to the spigot plate using self- tapping screws and the three pre-drilled screw holes Fire Cement in the spigot. Seal the joint with fire cement and / or Always read the Fire Cement manufacturer’s fire rope before you finally position and fix it to the instructions first. - Page 24 1 Base fixing 2 Front fixing Firstly, remove the ash pan, log bar and firegrate. You There are also two additional pre-drilled fixing holes will then see a pre-drilled hole in the centre of the on either side of the stove fire chamber opening that base of the stove.
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Page 25: Commissioning
COMMISSIONING 6 Legal Requirements Explain the householder’s legal requirement to use an approved fireguard when- 1 Internal Parts ever children (or the elderly and the infirm) are likely Confirm that all internal parts of the stove are to be in the vicinity of the stove. If the installation is correctly fitted, including the baffle plate. -
Page 26: System Balance
SYSTEM BALANCE TROUBLE-SHOOTING CHIMNEY FIRE With all wood burning and multi fuel boiler stoves, given their particular heat cycle and the natural gravity If your stove has been installed correctly and you have fed flow, it is extremely important that the radiators also operated it correctly and regularly carried out the are balanced to ensure an efficient distribution of heat recommended routine checks then it is unlikely that... - Page 27 STOVE, FLUE OR OTHER • Causes: Inadequate supply of combustion air COMPONENTS GLOWING RED Check that any permanent air vent fitted to supply the extra combustion air required for the stove has not • Prevention been accidentally blocked. Remember there should The Primary and Secondary Air controls, as well as the never be an extractor fan in the same room as a stove.
- Page 28 from the stove, they should only ever be specified, will provide limited heat output. Check that any fitted and subsequently tested by an approved permanent air vent fitted to supply the extra installer. combustion air required for the stove has not been accidentally blocked.
- Page 29 is seasoned and dry, then burning the stove at very balanced) your radiators and there is still a lack of high temperature for a short period after a long slow heat then the chances are that your radiators will be burn will usually burn off any sooty deposits.
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Page 30: Routine Checks
ROUTINE CHECKS REGULAR MAINTENANCE • Baffle Plate and Flue Way During the heating During routine checks if you notice anything wrong with your stove then it should be rectified season check the flue way and baffle plate at least immediately. Never use a stove that you know is not once a month to start with and remove any soot fully functioning –... -
Page 31: Standing Down
Remove the screws and glass clamp washers from seal for the door. To replace, carefully remove the old each corner and place them in a safe place. Note the seal and completely clean the seal channel of debris gasket spacers on the top corners. Do not attempt to and old glue. -
Page 32: The Alpha Warranty
ALPHA WARRANTY incidental or consequential damage claims of any nature whatsoever arising from the non-conformance Your new stove has been CE tested in the UK to of the stove under the terms of the manufacturer’s ensure that it meets strict constructional, performance warranty. -
Page 33: Annual Service
ANNUAL SERVICE External Bodywork All external surfaces should be dusted with a soft cloth or light brush. In the interests of safety it is important that your • Examine all paintwork for signs of wear and re-paint Alpha Inset Boiler stove is serviced on an annual basis these areas using an appropriate heat-resistant black in accordance with the instructions outlined below. -
Page 34: System Notes And Settings
SYSTEM NOTES AND SETTINGS For future reference include a basic drawing of the system and notes on the circulation pump and system thermostat settings etc as well as their location and the location of the system drain point. - Page 36 LPHA Collection Alpha multi Fuel Stoves © Alpha Multi Fuel Stoves 2010, 2011 and 2012. All rights reserved. Booklet contents may not be copied Hi-Flame Fireplace (UK) Limited in whole or in part without the prior written permission Holmes Chapel Business Park of the copyright holder.
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