It can be installed in all kinds of residential spaces where people work, relax or spend their time. In order to reduce any possible danger to human health and property, the stove Astra is equipped with special safety devices.
(available by special order). Only 6 mm wood pellets are used for fuelling the Astra stove. The appliance is not designed to be operated with any other kind of fuel because other fuels leave a greater content of ashes and slag. The latter then will cause the fire pot to clog, activating emergency stop of the appliance.
2004/108/EEC– Electromagnetic compatibility directive; 89/106/EEC – Construction products directive. The following standards were applied for the Astra P-7 pellet stove: EN 14785 – Residential space heating appliances fired by wood pellets; EN 60335-1 – Safety of household and similar electrical appliances;...
Astra P-7 USER MANUAL • CIRCUIT DIAGRAM The electrical circuit diagram of the stove is presented below in Fig. 2. The denomination of elements is as follows: T1 – Room temperature sensor; T2 – Smoke temperature sensor; B1– Electrical (250 W) igniter; M1 – Fan 1- smoke exhaust fan;...
• The joints of chimney pipes must have temperature resistant gaskets in order to ensure sufficient tightness of the connections; • A separate chimney is mandatory for the Astra stove installation. It is not permitted to connect the stove to a shared flue;...
Astra P-7 USER MANUAL of the house, these must be ventilated so that up to 40 m of air inflow is ensured; • Do not use a mesh on the top of a chimney because it can reduce draught and cause problems for the stove functioning;...
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FIG.6 FIG.10 FIG.5 FIG. Astra P-7 USER MANUAL Chimney cover plate This type of installation (Fig. 5) does not require Airtight steel sheeting an insulated flue as the smoke pipe is assembled partly inside the house and partly inside an existing flue.
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Astra P-7 USER MANUAL 2500 Two 90° bends cannot be assembled the Ashes accumulate in the 90° bend way shown in Fig. 7, because ashes would quickly obstruct a passage for smoke causing unexpected problems for draught of the flue.
Astra P-7 USER MANUAL temperature inversions, or cross draughts caused by tall trees, hills, or buildings in close proximity to the chimney. These situations can cause the smoke to be pushed back DOWN the chimney. The installation, placement, and design of the chimney have a direct influence on the stove’s functioning. Any negative influence of installation can be compensated for by reprogramming the stove controller.This adjustment must be done by qualified service...
The remote control unit does not come in a standard delivery kit of a stove. It must be ordered separately. The Astra stove controller consists of two parts: a display and a control board mounted near the base of the stove. The display operates by principle of capacitive touchscreen.
Astra P-7 USER MANUAL The screen displays the set or current values for the currently selected menu option. Buttons help to navigate through the menu and control different functions of the stove controller. The intended use of the buttons is described in the table above.
Astra P-7 USER MANUAL • MENU STRUCTURE The menu structure tree (Fig. 11) exhibits all consisting menu entries. The values of parameters are chosen for purpose of illustration only. The buttons used to reach a particular menu entry are depicted near it.
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Astra P-7 USER MANUAL With buttons set the end time value. Press With buttons set the desired temperature of the program. Press confirmation. (the third, fourth, fifth programs are skipped for the purpose of illustration) Sixth program. Press button and enter the desired values.
Astra P-7 USER MANUAL An example of created programs is presented in the table below: P1 Program P2 Program P3 Program P4 Program P5 Program P6 Program On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off 23:00 4:30...
Astra P-7 USER MANUAL been achieved. By default, when you do not set the power level manually the stove controller returns to the automatic power mode. Then the symbol shows on the screen. To view the burning power setting, press button to enter the Power menu section.
Astra P-7 USER MANUAL The Idle display mode has the following options: The display stays in the last selected menu section. In case the menu has been in the edit mode, the changes are discarded and the edit mode is exited.
Astra P-7 USER MANUAL Before starting cleaning works, make sure that: • The electrical supply switch on the rear panel of the stove is OFF; • All stove components and ashes have cooled down sufficiently; • Suitable tools will be used for cleaning;...
• VERMICULITE PLATES CLEANING The combustion chamber of the Astra pellet stove is lined with three vermiculite plates (Fig. 15). Vermiculite has high resistance to heat, is lightweight and has excellent insulation properties. All these features ensure good combustion and effective performance of the stove.
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Astra P-7 USER MANUAL Fig. 17a Fig. 17b Fig. 17 Removing the top cover of the stove. Fig. 18a Fig. 18b Fig. 18 Opening the inspection hatches of the flue channels.
Astra P-7 USER MANUAL Grasp the flame trap; pull it towards yourself until the lower part of the trap gets loose. Then, pull down it, remove the flame trap from the chamber and clean. When done, work in the opposite sequence to place it back.
Astra P-7 USER MANUAL • PROTECTIVE HANDLE There is a place on the rear panel of the stove projected for hanging a protective handle 1 (Fig. 19). It is intended to prevent direct contact of human hands with hot surfaces of the stove when doing maintenance. Use this handle as a tool, when pulling the scraper’s handle out of the front grate and for other actions that require touching hot surfaces and elements of the stove.
Astra P-7 USER MANUAL Remote control battery empty Indication: Solution: Replace the battery. Refer Cause: The battery of the remote control is empty. The remote control uses the CR2025 or CR2032 battery. Remote control is for the instructions to the back side not responsive of the remote control unit.
• all the warranty obligations of the manufacturer are listed in this chapter; the manufacturer cannot be held responsible for additional obligations undertaken by third parties. 11. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE The stove Astra P- 7, serial No........, conforms to the technical documentation, requirements of the standard EN 14785 and is approved as fit for operation. Manufacturing date 201 ..............
Astra P-7 USER MANUAL Installation data: Height of the chimney: ................................... Diameter of the flue: ....................................Draught of the chimney: ..................................Other information concerning installation: ................................................................................................................The pellet stove was tested on site, the control and safety elements were checked and found to be operating properly.
2004/108/EEC– Electromagnetic compatibility directive; 89/106/EEC – Construction products directive. The following standards were applied for the Astra P-7 pellet stove: EN 14785 – Residential space heating appliances fired by wood pellets; EN 60335-1 – Safety of household and similar electrical appliances;...
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