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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Wood-burning built-in fi re with lift door
SLIDE BELL 55 - 55
Bellfi res wishes you much pleasure and ambiance with your new Bellfi res fi re
This document is part of the delivery of your wood-burning built-in fi re.
Read it carefully before installation and use of the
fi re and keep it in a safe place!

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Wood-burning built-in fi re with lift door SLIDE BELL 55 - 55 Bellfi res wishes you much pleasure and ambiance with your new Bellfi res fi re This document is part of the delivery of your wood-burning built-in fi re.
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  • Page 3 Bellfi res English BELLFIRES WOOD-BURNING BUILT-IN FIRE WITH LIFT DOOR: SLIDE BELL 55 - 55 Instructions for use and installation instructions...
  • Page 4 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Instructions for use and installation instructions...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. Introduction 1.1. Foreword..................1.2. Safety and installation instructions..........2. Placing 2.1. Included..................2.2. Preparation for positioning............2.3. Accessories................13 2.4. Basic requirements for positioning built-in fi res......13 2.5. Construction requirements............17 2.6.
  • Page 6 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Instructions for use and installation instructions...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English INTRODUCTION 1.1. FOREWORD We would like to congratulate you on your purchase of this modern Bellfi res built-in wood fi re. This quality product will give you years of heating pleasure as you enjoy the play of the fl ames and the cosy glow of the fi re. This manual contains directions for both positioning the appliance and for its environmentally-friendly use.
  • Page 8 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • Do not use your built-in fi re as a barbecue. This can cause (fl ammable) fat deposits to be left in the chimney and hastens the chimney becoming clogged. Prevent your chimney being soiled from above (birds’ nests etc.) by fi tting a suitable cap to the chimney pot.

  • Page 9: Placing

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English PLACING 2.1. INCLUDED Documentation • Warranty • Manual Loose in appliance • Glove (Heat resistant up to max. 95°C) • Handle • 2x Collar rings Ø125 mm (for the convection opening on the top of the fi re) 2.2.
  • Page 10 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • Remove the plastic tie-wraps with which the chains are secured. • Ensure that the chains are properly placed on the chain wheels. • Check whether the lift door is functioning properly. Instructions for use and installation instructions...
  • Page 11 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • If necessary, adjust the lift-door, using the two ‘screw thread eyes’ (on the top of the lift door). Ensure that the bottom of the lift door fi ts horizontally to the sealing strip. • Reassemble the metal plate to the appliance. •...
  • Page 12 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • Check the operation of the slider for the regulation of the combustion air intake (bottom left of the window). • Report any defects immediately to your dealer. • Remove enclosed documents and components from the built-in fi re. •...

  • Page 13: Accessories

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English 2.3. ACCESSORIES The following accessories can be supplied by your dealer: Part no Accessorie 323105 Fan set Slide Bell: Set, consisting of 2 convection fans (230 VAC / 90 W each) including fan speed controller and assembly material.
  • Page 14 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Built-in fi res may solely be used in: • Rooms with at least one outer door or window that can be opened; • A suite of rooms connected directly or indirectly with each other with a collective supply of air.
  • Page 15 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Provision of combustion and convection air The local chimney sweep/authorities must be consulted prior to fi tting regarding the suitability and combustion air supply. DIN 18160 must be observed. DIN 18895 parts 1 and 3 also apply. The air, which is piped in through a grill in the wall, ensures that the air in the room is refreshed and is also used for the combustion process.
  • Page 16 www.tapis.pl www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Figure 1: Use of convection set. Ventilation and combustion air intake via the chimney breast. • When building in the appliance you can, if you wish, use a convection set (option) to connect the convection openings to the warm air exit grills in the chimney breast (See fi...

  • Page 17: Construction Requirements

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • Place the collar rings (2x) on the convection openings. • The convection air pipes must be made of non-fl ammable material which cannot be distorted. • Within a range of 30 cm either side and 50 cm above the escape opening, there must be no fl...

  • Page 18: Heat-Insulating Materials

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English 2.6. HEAT-INSULATING MATERIALS The heat-insulating materials to be used must meet specifi c quality standards. Manufacturers of insulating materials quote an insulation number on the packaging consisting of 10 numbers in accordance with the stipulations of AGI-Q132.
  • Page 19 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Insulation Delevired Heat Max user Density material in ... conductivity temperature Can be Sort Form ºC kg/m³ delivered as Mineral fi bre Strips Mats (1) Individual fi bres Glass fi bre Mats (2) Granular Stone fi bre fi...

  • Page 20: Chimney

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Summary of insulation properties: • Temperature resistance > 700°C • Density > 80 kg/m • Insulation fi gure as per AGI-Q 132 • Must not end with 99 (see table) 2.7. CHIMNEY Every fi re needs its own chimney. Multiple connections to one main chimney is not permitted.
  • Page 21 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Do not make any horizontal connections. Deposits and soot will collect here (unless it is a short horizontal connection directly behind the built-in fi re). The chimney calculation, as in Germany, is made according to DIN 4705 parts 1 and 2 with each of the following measured values: - mass fl...

  • Page 22: Installation Instructions

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.1. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE USE OF EXISTING CHIMNEYS The adapter material for the connection with the chimney must be made of at least 2 mm thick sheet steel and must be insulated with a heat-resistant material 3 cm in thickness.
  • Page 23 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Ceiling above the built-in fi re/fi replace If the hollow space above the fi re reaches as high as the ceiling, it must be protected if it contains any fl ammable material and/or if it is a bearing structure. Such protection should be in the form of a 10-cm thick heat-insulating layer.

  • Page 24: Fitting The Fi Replace

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English FITTING THE FIREPLACE 4.1. PREPARATION / INSPECTION OF FUNCTION • Remove the transport security, see chapter 2.2. • Check the function of the lift door. • Check the operation of the combustion air supply slider. • Check the position of the retardant plates (brake plates).
  • Page 25 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English The ventilation openings at the top should be at least 50 cm below the ceiling Ventilation openings Figure 2: Use of ventilation of fi replace Positioning the fan set (option) The convection fan system (2 fans) is connected to both sides of the fi re without making use of fl...
  • Page 26 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • Remove the bottom plate (strip) at the front. This will cause the ventilation panel (strip with slot openings) to drop downwards. Instructions for use and installation instructions...
  • Page 27 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • Remove the ventilation panel that is now resting on the metal bottom. • Remove the rear side panels (left and right) carefully, using a wide, fl at screwdriver. • Slide the front side panels to the back and remove them. Instructions for use and installation instructions...
  • Page 28 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • The inner metal panels (left and right) can now be unscrewed (8 x cross- headed). • Unscrew the outer metal panel (left and right). Instructions for use and installation instructions...
  • Page 29 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English The fan can now be fi tted to this using 4 nuts and bolts. Note ! : Place gaskets between fan and outer plate. Instructions for use and installation instructions...
  • Page 30 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • Connect the plug (fi ve-pronged) to the cable tree • Place the cable tree, if possible, under the fi re! • Place the built-in box no more than 1 metre from the fi re or near the fi replace. •...
  • Page 31 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English The combustion air supply The combustion air supply connection is located on the under side of the appliance. Air supply connection on the under side of the appliance Note Always ensure that there is suffi cient open space under the appliance for the combustion air supply.
  • Page 32 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Connecting direct air supply connection Note: The complete interior of the appliance, including the retardant plates (brake plates) are made of a heat-resistant material that is very fragile. 1. Dismantling interior of appliance: • First, carefully remove the bottom plates, left and right, from the fi re. Use a wide, fl...
  • Page 33 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • Remove the bottom plate (strip) at the front. This will cause the ventilation panel (strip with slot openings) to drop downwards. • Remove the ventilation panel (strip with slot openings) that is now resting on the metal bottom.
  • Page 34 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • Slide the front side panels (left and right) to the back and remove them. • If you wish, you may also remove the two retardant plates (brake plates). • Lower retardant plate: Position of lower retardant plate. Lower retardant plate.
  • Page 35 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • Upper retardant plate: Position upper retardant plate. Upper retardant plate. View; seen from below Remove this by tilting it upwards, from the combustion chamber. tipping it forwards and removing it. (The lower retardant plate is already removed.) 2.
  • Page 36 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • Remove the upper metal bottom plate using a screwdriver. • Remove the air slider. Instructions for use and installation instructions...
  • Page 37 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • Dismantle the lower metal bottom plate by unscrewing the bolts. • Remove the lower metal bottom plate. Instructions for use and installation instructions...
  • Page 38 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English 3. Fitting combustion air supply tube/pipe Ø125 mm: • Insert the metal (fl exible) pipe under the appliance through the opening in the bottom. • Fix the tube to the lower metal bottom plate using a tube clamp or parker screws.
  • Page 39 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • Insert a piece of pipe (Ø125 mm) between the pipe and the external air supply opening in the wall with, if required, a movable damper, in such a way that the pipe with operating lever is fi tted so that the damper can be opened and shut from the living area.
  • Page 40 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English ° If desired, insulate the fl exible pipes with heat-insulating material that is resistant to temperatures in excess of 700°C. ° The air exit grids cannot be fi tted until a few days later, once the masonry has been pointed and allowed to dry.
  • Page 41 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Available grids (option) for ventilating the fi replace: COLOUR DIMENSION (cm) CLEAR OPENING (cm White 13.5 x 13.5 (incl. fi tting box) White 27.0 x 13.5 (incl. fi tting box) White 43.0 x 22.0 • If the fi re is to be placed against a bearing wall or against a wall containing fl...
  • Page 42 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Mounting a Slide Bell-fi re against a Fitting an Slide Bell-fi re against a wall fi reproof wall with fl ammable material ≥ 10 cm insulation, ≥ 10 cm insulation see table 1, pag 15 see table 1, page 15 >...
  • Page 43 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Slide Bell built into chimney breast Combustion air supply via grate in outside wall Inlet opening (grate) (chimney breast) combustion and convection air Inlet opening (appliance) combustion air Inlet opening (appliance) convection air Natural convection in the chimney breast Outlet opening (appliance) convection air Outlet opening (grate) (chimney breast) convection air Flue gas outlet appliance...
  • Page 44 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Slide Bell with fan set (option) and convection set (option) built into chimney breast Combustion air supply directly from outside Combustion air supply via grate in outside wall Inlet opening (grate) (chimney breast) convection air Inlet opening (appliance) combustion air Inlet opening (appliance) convection air / fan set Natural convection in the chimney breast Outlet opening (grate) (chimney breast) natural convection air...

  • Page 45: Building-In A Fi Re In Germany And Switzerland

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English 4.2. BUILDING-IN A FIRE IN GERMANY AND SWITZERLAND Building-in the fi re against a wall in a casing/fi replace/chimney breast False wall is mandatory • A false wall is mandatory in the case of protective walls/walls with fl ammable material.
  • Page 46 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Fitting a built-in fi re against a wall with fl ammable material in Germany Fire Expansion seam Adapter Covering Insulation material for adapter Decorative frame Mineral masonry Inlet opening convection air Convection area Hot-air fl exible hose/pipe Layer of insulation material Hot-air escape grid (≥...

  • Page 47: Operation Of The Fi Replace

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English OPERATION OF THE BUILT-IN FIRE Figure 3: Operation 1 Flue outlet Latching bracket (left and right) for 2 Convection air escape opening (2x) operating the lift door with the handle 3 Latch for tilting the door forward Combustion air-supply slider Operated with the handle (Combined operation for the primary...

  • Page 48: Stoking Up For The Fi Rst Time

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English STOKING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME If you have had your chimney breast modifi ed or newly built, fi rst allow your home to dry properly. Walls which have not been allowed to dry properly are a magnet for dust such as any smoke particles created when stoking up the fi...

  • Page 49: Use

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English 7.1. VENTILATION Air is a vital component of the combustion process. Ensure that there is a suffi cient supply of fresh air. For each kilo of wood that you put on the fi re (door closed), 10 - 15 m of extra air is needed.

  • Page 50: Instructions While Stoking

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English When the tinder material is burning well, place approximately 2 pieces of wood, each around 1 kilo, on the fi re and leave the sliding door ajar for the moment. After circa 3 minutes, you can close the door completely. If the fuel has caught fi...
  • Page 51 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English We recommend that you maintain a substantial layer of ash (2 - 3 cm). This not only forms a protective layer for the base of the appliance but also signifi cantly reduces consumption of fuel and allows new wood to catch light easier. When loading the fi...

  • Page 52: Heating Economically

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Continuous stoking with the primary air supply open (combustion air supply slider is fully over to the “ + “ position) (air via rear of wood rack, with outlet just above the vermiculite bottom plate) causes a fi...

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Window

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English 7.5. CLEANING THE WINDOW After several burning hours, a light deposit may form on the inner side of the window. Once the fi re has cooled down, this deposit can be removed using glass cleaner or ceramic hob cleaner. To allow easy cleaning of the window, it can be tilted forward using the handle.

  • Page 54: General Hints

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English GENERAL HINTS 8.1. TIPS • Burn dry wood only. Damp wood not only burns poorly, it causes more pollution in the appliance (window), the chimney, your room (when opening the door of the appliance, for instance) and the environment. Wood can only be classifi...

  • Page 55: Output

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • Chimney fi re. If, despite all the precautions, a fi re should occur in the chimney (you generally notice that because of a roaring sound in the chimney), do the following: • Immediately shut the chimney fl ap (if fi tted). •...
  • Page 56 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English • Using too much wood. This is a problem if your built-in fi re is too small. In that case, it becomes overloaded and burns more wood than heat emitted. In this case too the fuel cannot burn completely. More to the point, there is not enough air to mix with the fl...

  • Page 57: Wood

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English FUELS 9.1. WOOD Suitable fuels are: • All sorts of clean wood (forested). The wood must have been dried for at least two years. Well-dried wood has a humidity percentage between 10 and 20%. Recommended dimensions: • Slide-Bell 55-55: length: ca. 30 cm outline: ca.

  • Page 58: 10.1. Amount Of Fuel

    fi re, the hotter it will become and overheating may even occur. If this happens, there is a risk of fi re. It may also damage your appliance and chimney. BELLFIRES will not assume liability for damage caused by overheating.

  • Page 59: Heat Radiation

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English 10.2. HEAT RADIATION The table below shows the temperatures which can theoretically be achieved by burning wood. Heat radiation Sort of fuel kWh/kg Dry wood (average) The heating value of wood (18.7 MJ/kg at 0% humidity) is not affected by the sort of wood.

  • Page 60: Regular Maintenance

    Check function annually • Convection channels Clean annually • Paint Annually, if necessary touch up with BELLFIRES heat-resistant paint (do not paint when the fi re is in use!) • Parts Individual parts for replacement/ accessories are available from your BELLFIRES dealer Use only original parts •...

  • Page 61: Dimensions

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English DIMENSIONS 12.1. SLIDE BELL 55-55 Instructions for use and installation instructions...

  • Page 62: Technical Data

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English TECHNICAL DATA SLIDE BELL 55-55 Combustion: Measured in compliance with EN 13229 : 2001 and EN 13229 - A2 : 2004 Fuel Wood Output; min. - max. 10 - 20 kW Nominal output 15 kW Effi ciency PM10 Dust emissions 57 mg/m Flue gas mass fl...
  • Page 63 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English SLIDE BELL 55-55 Operation: • Handle for sliding the door upwards and downwards. • Handle for tilting the door forwards. • Combustion air supply slider. Single combined slide for controlling the primary and secondary air supply. Ash collection: Base stones Fan set Slide Bell: 2 convection fans...

  • Page 64: Frequently Asked Questions

    www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How often should I have my chimney swept? At least once a year. If you use your fi re more than three times a week on average, have your chimney swept more often. Have the chimney swept by a recognised company.
  • Page 65 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English How do I know if I’m heating correctly? Follow the instructions in this manual. The fl ames should play softly across the wood and the wood should burn evenly. Once the fi re has been burning for a short time, the smoke from the chimney should be almost translucent.
  • Page 66 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English Can I leave my fi re unattended? Only do this when the appliance is burning quietly, with just a little wood, with a closed door and with the combustion air supply slider in the centre position between “...
  • Page 67 www.tapis.pl Bellfi res English What happens when wood is burnt? The combustion process. The combustion of wood involves the following steps. Drying The fi rst step is that the fuel (wood) dries out. Even at low temperatures (<100°C), any moisture still in the wood will evaporate. This drying procedure implies a signifi...
  • Page 68 www.tapis.pl INTERFOCOS B.V. HALLENSTRAAT 17 5531 AB BLADEL NEDERLAND E-mail: info@bellfi res.nl Internet: www.bellfi res.com 01 - 150310 - 327873...

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