Mendip Stoves 5 standard Operating/Service Instructions Manual

Mendip Stoves 5 standard Operating/Service Instructions Manual

Multi-fuel, wood, smoke control model 4.8 kw /5.2kw space heating stove

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Mendip 5 standard and pedestal stove
Multi-Fuel, Wood, Smoke control model
4.8 kW /5.2kW
Space Heating Stove
OPERATION, INSTALLATION,
COMMISSIONING & SERVICING
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully before installing,
commissioning and using this appliance.
To be retained by the householder

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  • Page 1 Mendip 5 standard and pedestal stove Multi-Fuel, Wood, Smoke control model 4.8 kW /5.2kW Space Heating Stove OPERATION, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully before installing, commissioning and using this appliance. To be retained by the householder...
  • Page 2 (COSHH Regulations 1998). Mendip Stoves takes every reasonable care to ensure that its products are designed and constructed to meet these safety requirements when the products are properly installed and used. To fulfil the requirements, products are comprehensively tested and examined before despatch.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page no. Operation Using the stove 4–6 Recommended fuels 6–7 Troubleshooting and maintenance After-sales advice Installation Regulations / Health & safety / Preparation Siting Technical details Chimneys / flues 11–12 Air supply Fuel conversion Commissioning Servicing Procedure Spares...
  • Page 4: Operation

    INTRODUCTION OPERATION The Mendip Multi-fuel stove has been designed and Before using the stove, check that the chimney is clear constructed to give years of trouble-free domestic and has been confirmed for soundness. Operate the space heating. These instructions are provided to assist stove at low outputs for the first few days for glue and you in obtaining the best performance with the least paint curing;...
  • Page 5 The highest burning rate is achieved by opening the air Wood regulator wheel to maximum. Excess clinker formation may indicate over firing. Do not burn waste wood, pre-cut sawn timber, pallet wood or any treated timber. Do not over load your stove.
  • Page 6 Smokeless fuel Mendip 5 wood 78.9 Efficiency The stove is suitable for use with manufactured and natural smokeless fuels that have been approved for output use with closed heating stoves. Bituminous coal CO (at 13 % O 0.43 briquettes may be used, but petroleum coke must not. Flue temperature ºC Wood burning –...
  • Page 7 smoke control areas have been "authorised" in Do not store the wood within the installation clearances Regulations and that appliances used to burn solid fuel of the appliance, or within the space required for in those areas (other than "authorised" fuels) have been loading or ash removal.
  • Page 8 Do not attempt to relight the fire until the cause of MAINTENANCE the fume emission has been identified and corrected. If necessary seek expert advice. Before cleaning the stove, ensure it has fully cooled. The most common cause of fume emission is flueway Routine maintenance can be carried out by the end or chimney blockage.
  • Page 9: Installation

    AFTER-SALES SERVICE INFORMATION A qualified field service engineer is available to attend a Important: breakdown occurring during the stove's guarantee period. Invoices for attendance and repair work by any The stove must be made available for attendance third party will not be accepted unless authorised in during normal working hours, Monday to Friday.
  • Page 10: Preparation

    INSTALLATION Regulations Siting The Mendip Multi fuel must be installed by a competent Before installation, ensure the building has a load person, preferably HETAS registered. Follow the bearing rating sufficient for the stove's weight. Suitable requirements of all relevant Building Regulations. The measures (e.g.
  • Page 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Smokeless Fuel Wood Smokeless solid fuel for closed Seasoned wood with <20% Recommended Fuels appliances Moisture content STD MODEL PEDESTAL STD MODEL PEDESTAL Recommended Refuelling Interval 4 hour 4 hour 1 hours 1 hours Nominal Output 5.2 kW 5.2 kW 4.8 kW 4.8 kW...
  • Page 12 Chimney For correct operation of the stove, the height of the chimney from its base should not be less than 4.5m and it should terminate above the roof in accordance with current Building Regulations. All requirements as outlined in BS EN 15287- 1:2007.
  • Page 13: Air Supply

    Provision must always be made for sweeping the chimney. Cement pipes and fittings must not be used within 2m of the stove outlet. Plain pipe chimneys are not recommended, but propriety makes of insulated chimneys may be suitable; refer to manufacturers' guidance. CO Alarms Building regulations require that whenever a new or replacement fixed solid fuel or wood biomass appliance is installed in a dwelling a carbon monoxide alarm must be fitted in the same room as the appliance.
  • Page 14: Commissioning

    Interference tests should also be carried out if there are other appliances close by that move air to the outside, such as tumble dryers. COMMISSIONING Ensure all parts are correctly fitted, and that the stove is set for the correct fuel. ...
  • Page 15: Servicing

    SERVICING Every year, the stove should be serviced and the chimney swept. Always use a qualified engineer. The best time is just after the end of the heating season, when the stove is not likely to be in use. Allow the stove to cool before the engineer attends.
  • Page 16: Spares

    Clean the throat plate, bottom grate and front plate with a wire brush. Use a soft brush for the firebricks.   Replace any damaged items and re-fit in the reverse order. Remove the door glass and clean with a damp cloth; wipe with a dry cloth. Inspect and replace the door seal if ...
  • Page 17 The following information should be provided upon installation of the appliance for householder reference: Installation Engineer: …………………………………………………………….. Company: …………………………………………………………….. Company Address: …………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………….. Company Tel. No: ……………………………………………………………..
  • Page 22 Manufactured in the UK Copyright in this brochure and the drawings and illustrations contained within are vested in Mendip Stoves Ltd and neither the brochure or any part thereof may be reproduced without prior written consent. Mendip stoves policy is one of continuous research and development. This may necessitate alterations to this specification.

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