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Summary of Contents for HETAS 8
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SAN REMO 8, 12, 20 FREESTANDING WOOD BURNING BOILER STOVES Installation and Operating Instructions Please hand these instructions to the stove user when the installation is complete. Leave the system ready for operation and instruct the user in the correct use of the appliance and operation of controls.
Technical Specifications. Main Dimensions 6” 1” San Remo 8 6” 1.5” San Remo12 6” 1.5” San Remo 20 San Remo 8kW Technical Specifications (Wood) San Remo 12kW San Remo 20kW Boiler Boiler Boiler Total Heat Output 13.0 20.9 Output to Water 11.8...
It is strongly recommended that this stove is fitted to your heating system by a knowledgeable, experienced and suitably qualified (Hetas or equivalent) plumber or Heating Engineer with experience in fitting boiler stoves. San Remo Stoves cannot accept responsibility for any fault arising through incorrect installation.
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2. Ensure legs and fixings are present as shown. 3. Ensure the tapped holes, on the base, are free from obstruction. Use a sharp screwdriver to remove any fire cement. Secure the legs and fixings using the screws and washers provided, two screws and two washers per leg.
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The flue collar is shown below fixed to the top of the stove. If a back flue outlet is required then remove the blanking plate from the back and fit the collar in its place. Refit the blanking plate to the top of the stove. 2.
List of Components Door Handle Airwash Control Handle Airwash assembly Primary Air Caps Riddling Handle Ash Pan Ash Pan Tool Coal Catcher Baffle Plate Legs Leg Height Screws M8 Leg Screws M8 Leg Washers M8 Flue Collar Flue Collar Screws M6 Flue Collar Nuts M6 Flue Collar Washers M6 Grate Surround LH...
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It is very important to understand the requirements of the National Building Regulations (England and Wales – Document J / Scotland - Part F/Document J (Republic of Ireland only) and standards BS 8303, BSEN 15287, along with any local regulations and working practices that may apply.
No purpose provided ventilation is normally required for stoves rated under 5KW. However for newer build properties or properties that have been modified so that the design air permeability is less than 5m /h.m a permanent ventilator will need to be fitted. Approved document J of the building Regulations gives more detailed information.
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It is essential that all connections between the stove and chimney-flue are sealed and made airtight. This appliance is not suitable for installation in a shared flue system. Both the chimney and flue pipe must be accessible for cleaning and if ANY parts of the chimney cannot be reached through the stove (with baffle removed), a soot door must be fitted in a suitable position to enable this to be done.
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The gravity circuit must not contain any shut off valves and should be fully lagged to minimise heat loss. The pipes should not exceed 7.8 meters (25ft) in length to/from the cylinder. In general, the shorter the run of pipework the less heat loss and the more efficient the water heating.
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A heat soak radiator of at least 2kW must be used on the same gravity circuit, positioned above the stove. This is used to dissipate heat when the central heating is switched off or the HW cylinder is fully heated. Link Up: On heating and hot water installations, a semi-pumped system should be used to the central heating system with gravity circulation to the hot water cylinder.
Operating Instructions This appliance is not suitable for use in a shared flue. This appliance should not be operated with the doors open. Aerosol Sprays Do not use an aerosol spray on or near the stove when it is alight. Air Controls This stove has been designed to burn clean and efficient.
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Air Controls Primary Air Primary air is controlled via the two rotary air controls on the bottom of the door. This provides a conventional air draught to the bed of the fire. The primary air intakes can be adjusted to give the best possible results when burning different fuels. Secondary Air The cast iron stove is fitted with a sophisticated “air wash”...
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Size of Fuel Log Length Maximum Log Lengths San Remo 8 Boiler Stove 350mm San Remo 12 Boiler Stove 390mm San Remo 20 Boiler Stove 430mm Lighting the Stove We recommend that you have two or three small fires before you operate your stove to its maximum heat output.
Safety Notes for your guidance FIRES CAN BE DANGEROUS – Always use a fireguard in the presence of children, the elderly or the infirm. DO NOT OVERFIRE – it is possible to fire the stove beyond its design capacity, this could damage the stove, so watch for signs of overfiring –...
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Each stove will have spin valves, which will allow you to easily regulate the heat output. 5 What warranty policy do I get? San Remo Stoves will replace, free of charge, any working part that fails (under normal operating conditions) within 12 months of purchase. Consumables such as glass or stove rope are not guaranteed.
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