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Installation and Operating Instructions for Stoves Selection...
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PREAMBLE – QUALITY PHILOSOPHY You have chosen to purchase a SPARTHERM stove – thank you for the trust you have placed in us. In a world characterised by an abundance of choice and mass production, our company name is associated with the principles: “High technical quality combined with contemporary design and service for...
OVERVIEW OF THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS // STOVES SELECTION 1. General information 3. Operating Instructions 6.4.2 Venting the SENSO M H O / PIKO H O Water 1.1 Tested quality 3.1. General Operating Information Heat Exchanger 1.1.1 Scope of supply 3.2 Fire Precautions 6.5 Cleaning the SENSO M H O / PIKO H...
• Storage stones (only CUBO M, PIKO M, SENSO L (optional), PASSO M, standards, the relevant country-specific and local guidelines and regula- STOVO M) tions and, in Germany, the relevant Heating Regulation (FeuVO) of the state • Pump thermostat, thermal discharge safety device ¾", vent valve (only where you live.
1.1.2 DAMAGE IN TRANSIT 2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION All relevant national and European standards and local regulations Please inspect the goods immediately upon delivery (visual inspection). (DIN, DIN EN, state building regulations, heating system regula- Any damage should be noted on your delivery note. You should then inform tions, etc.) must be noted and observed when installing, connecting your stove fitter.
Appropriate measures may therefore need to be taken to ensure the stability pressure generated by this equipment does not exceed 8 Pa. of the CUBO/PIKO M models. SPARTHERM can supply an optional stability aid which enables the stove to be securely fastened to the floor on which 2.1.2 MULTIPLE USAGE...
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(B) (Fig. 1) does not fall off and get damaged. Depending on the model, the stove plate can either be raised and lifted off, or it may first have to be released by sliding it forward, keeping it level (Stovo model range). Fig. 1 Fig.
Carefully remove the top plate (A) (Fig. 9) from the stove and set it aside in a safe place. When removing the top plate take care that the blanking plate on top (B) (Fig. 10) does not fall off and get damaged. Once the top plate has been removed, the flue gas pipe connection (C) Fig.
energy-saving reasons) it may be the case that an adequate fresh air supply Combustion air intakes and pipes must not be obstructed or closed unless special cannot be guaranteed. The stove draught may be adversely affected. This safety devices are fitted to ensure that the stove can only be operated when the closing system is open.
2.2.3 FIRE PRECAUTIONS underneath the wallpaper (e.g. stud partition construction) may very possibly be combustible or in need of protection, and appropriate pre- General Information about Fire Precautions cautions should be taken. Stoves generate heat and are subject to regulations and essential fire pre- •...
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Special note regarding the minimum distance at the side Determining the radiant area The minimum side distance (Fig. 15 (A) ) describes the minimum distance To establish the radiant area of the stove, place a measuring aid (folding from the stove to the side mounting wall. It applies from the rear mounting rule or tape measure) against the front window and, continuing past the side door pillar, gauge the centre of the stove (Fig.
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Protection not needed Combustible Protection not needed Combustible Protection not needed Length × width Radius (of round floor covering) Stovo Stovo S 50 x 30 Stovo M 50 x 30 Stovo L 50 x 30 Sino Sino L 50 x 30...
2.2.4 SHUT-OFF DEVICE 2.2.6 SWIVEL CONNECTOR Flue systems should be constructed in accordance with the Technical Rules A swivel connector can only be fitted in the case of a top flue gas con- of the Stove and Hot Air Heating System Trade (TROL). It is permissible for nection, and must be specified at the time of ordering.
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To facilitate installation of piping, etc., when making a connection through the floor, an installation template can be downloaded from the dealer login section of our home page at www.spartherm.com. The installation template is only valid in conjunction with the Flex connection kit.
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2.2.8.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR Fig. A – Connection SENSO M H INSTALLATION The SENSO M H O / PIKO H O should only be installed in systems with a thermostatic safety device to DIN 4751 or DIN EN 12828. The connec- tions to the heating system should always be made such that they can be detached (e.g.
2.2.8.3 THERMAL DISCHARGE SAFET Y DEVICE 2.2.8.4 THERMAL PUMP CONTROL As the SENSO M H O / PIKO H O heating system cannot be quickly switched off A thermostat is located in the bottom compartment for optimum control of automatically, the appliances must be fitted with a thermal discharge safety the circulating pump.
2.2.8.6 CONNECTION TO A HEATING SYSTEM °C °C Please note: The entire heating system should be planned in detail in accordance with the relevant rules of the art and the safety standards before installing the SENSO M H O / PIKO H O as part of a heating sys- tem.
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The following sample calculation may be helpful for dimensioning the buffer tank. The following assumptions have been made: Senso M H Piko H • Buffer tank size: 750 litres • Buffer tank size: 500 litres (500 (approx. 750 kg water) kg water) •...
2.2.8.7 LOAD UNIT So: to heat 750 litres of water in a So: to heat 500 litres of water in a tank from an assumed 30°C to 60°C tank from an assumed 40°C to 70°C requires a theoretical heat quan- requires a theoretical heat quan- The SENSO M H O / PIKO H...
• Do not modify the stove in any way. In particular, no parts that have not been expressly approved by SPARTHERM shall be placed in the fire On some models, the shipping brace needs to be removed first (Fig. 2). This chamber or in the flue gas or combustion air paths.
3.4 RATING PLATE Fig. 1 The rating plate can be found on the rear of the stove or underneath the ash box or ash pan. The rating plate contains technical data and information. The rating plate must not be removed, as it is proof that the stove has been tested and it is needed for acceptance and for the annual inspections by 60°...
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4. COMBUSTION SENSO M H Lighting up (initial phase): The lever is right at the top. The flue gases are 4.1 LIGHTING THE STOVE FOR THE FIRST TIME not routed through the SENSO M H O’s heat exchanger, to encourage the chimney to start drawing rapidly and effectively.
in the commissioning record (see „10. Commissioning Record“ on page ceramic glass pane via the airwash, 44). The Installation and Operating Manual should be kept in an easily which minimises sooting-up of the accessible place near the PIKO H glass as far as possible. This is the normal position during combustion.
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5. Place some standard firelighters underneath the pile to help light the the less air is delivered to the fire chamber. Take care not to shut off the fire. (Paper is not recommended as it burns away too quickly and causes air supply too much, thus starving the fire of air (refer to section „4.3 flying ash).
4.2.1 ADDING MORE WOOD Please note: Increasing the wood feed beyond this amount may result in overheating and damage to the stove. Wood pellets have an appreciably Wait for the wood in the firebox to burn down to embers before adding higher heat output than hard wood.
5. FUEL A detailed explanation of ‘favourable’, ‘less favourable’ and ‘unfavourable’ can be found in DIN standard 18893. Simply put, ‘favourable’ describes a situation where the room has only one external wall and otherwise mainly In an informative brochure the Wald in Not (Forest in Peril) foundation puts adjoins heated internal rooms, whereas ‘unfavourable’...
The warranty will be rendered void if any prohibited materials are burned about 20-30cm clear of the ground. The logs should be protected from in the stove. precipitation (rain or snow), which will raise the moisture level again. It is not advisable to store wood in a garage, under plastic sheeting or in Use small pieces of wood to light the fire.
6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE • With an ash pan: open the fire chamber door. Lift up the grate that sits on top of the ash pan and sweep the ash into the ash pan. Then open the lower Always allow the stove to cool down completely before cleaning it. Please stove cover panel to remove the ash pan.
The lining is subject to very high stresses. An expansion or contraction crack is (see page 32). Stovo S, M Stovo L Senso S Sino L, Senso L, M H...
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Trias Cubo / Piko S, M, L Piko H Piu L GB 31...
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PART NUMBERS FOR SPARE FIRECLAY Sino L / Cubo / Passo Pos. Name Stovo S, M Stovo L Senso S Senso Passo XS Trias Piko Piko H Piu L S, M, L L, M H S, M, L Individual fireclay bricks...
6.3 CHIMNEY FIRE When burning wood (especially wood from coniferous trees) sparks are often car- Do not modify the stove in any way. Only original parts approved by the ried from the fireplace to the chimney. These sparks may set light to the layer of manufacturer may be used.
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container or large towel ready to catch the water that drains out. A small hose may be attached to the bleed cock if desired. When the bleed cock is opened, water will come out of the vent pipe initially and then, after a few seconds, air will escape.
6.6 SENSO S RLU DOOR MECHANISM PIKO H As the water heat exchanger cools the hot flue gas from the PIKO H directly and deposits on the heat exchanger surfaces inevitably result, these The closing mechanism, and in particular the spring force of the closing surfaces should be cleaned regularly, using the integral cleaning system.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING • Are you in the transitional period? (see page 27) • Are you experiencing atmospheric inversion? (see page 27) You can rectify the following problems with your stove independently, please • Is the combustion air control fully opened? (see page 24) contact your specialist dealer, stove builder or fitter for all other problems.
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7.5 WATER HEAT EXCHANGER IN THE SENSO M H Radiators are not heating up. Radiators that are not located in the PIKO H installation room are cold. • Radiator thermostats close when the set room temperature is achieved. Thermal discharge safety device is constantly being triggered (con- The convection heat from the fireplace is being distributed into con- stant discharge of water through the discharge valve).
Our products may therefore only be installed and commissioned by specialized firms and in compliance with statutory regulations as amended. If such proof is not produced Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH shall not be obliged to honour the warranty. 8.3 WARRANT Y PERIOD 8.5 WARRANT Y EXCLUSIONS...
Damage and compensation claims not based on a defective unit supplied Notwithstanding the statutory guarantee, which shall take precedence over by Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH are excluded and are not covered by our warranty during the statutory guarantee periods, within the scope of the warranty undertaking.
9. TECHNICAL DATA Stovo S Stovo M Stovo L Sino L Senso S Senso M H Senso L Type of fuel Chopped wood Chopped wood Chopped wood Chopped wood Chopped wood Chopped wood Chopped wood Nominal heat output 5.0 kW 5.0 kW...
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Passo XS Passo S / L Passo M Trias L Piko S / L / Piko L HF / Piko H Piko M / Piko M HF / Piu L Cubo S / L Cubo L HF Cubo M Cubo M HF Chopped wood Chopped wood Chopped wood...
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UNITS WITH CONNECTIONS TO WATER SYSTEM The water connections are located at the bottom rear. Technical Data SENSO M H PIKO H Heat output to water approx. 5,0 kW * 4,6 kW Permissible operating water pressure 3,0 bar 3,0 bar Max.
10. COMMISSIONING RECORD Unit no. Date (see rating plate) Installation contractor Address of stove fitter System tested for leaks Safety devices tested (thermal discharge safety device, safety valve, expansion tank) Visual check of fireplace Functional test carried out Trial firing carried out: Only for SENSO M H O / PIKO H Please enter temperatures between fireplace insert and load unit:...
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