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Hi-Flame HF357i Precision Inset Instruction Manual

Multi fuel and wood burning non-boiler inset stove
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P recision Inset
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Instruction Manual
Model HF357i Precision Inset
Multi Fuel and Wood Burning
Non-Boiler Inset Stove
Published February 2013
Please note This appliance has been independently
CE tested and approved for the burning of wood
and multi fuels and must, at all times, be used in
accordance with these instructions to ensure safe and
efficient operation.
You will need to refer to the serial number of your
stove should you ever need to make a claim under the
Horse Flame Warranty. You will find the serial number,
beginning with HF, on the CE plate attached to the
removable ash lip at the front of the stove as well as
on the lid of the outer packaging.
Write the date the stove was delivered to you below
as this is likely to differ from the purchase date.
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www.hi-flame.com
Ref: HF357i P / UK-NI-ROI / V3.01-02-13

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  • Page 1 ® P recision Inset • • • • Instruction Manual Model HF357i Precision Inset Multi Fuel and Wood Burning Non-Boiler Inset Stove Published February 2013 Please note This appliance has been independently CE tested and approved for the burning of wood...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Service Record PLEASE NOTE This instruction manual is also used for a number of other inset stove models in the Hi-Flame product range and therefore some of the stove photographs and diagrams used, which are used for guidance purposes only, may differ slightly from your new Horse Flame®...

  • Page 3: Standard Features

    TECHNICAL DATA IMPORTANT In the interests of safety please read these General Specification instructions carefully before installing or operating your new stove. Even if you have Model Name Precision Inset installed or operated stoves before, remember Model Number HF357i manufacturer’s requirements can vary and can Dimensions (mm): Facia H605 W490 D95 also change with updates to building...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Advice

    IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE INSTALLATION REGULATIONS You must ensure that your stove is installed by a • Ensure that an approved carbon monoxide detector (BS EN50291:2001) is fitted in the same room as the recognised competent person who is appropriately stove. It should be powered by a battery designed for qualified in the installation of stoves and that the the working life of the alarm.

  • Page 5: Packing List

    PACKING LIST ASSEMBLING THE STOVE As soon as you receive your new stove please check Your new inset stove is extremely heavy. Always that you have a full set of components as set out in handle with care and make sure that you have the list below.

  • Page 6: Removing The Baffle Plate

    • Check List Study the Packing List on page 5 and • Handle Assembly Thread the split washer along make sure that you have received all of the the handle bolt. Feed the bolt and washer through the components listed before proceeding. Some handle grip.

  • Page 7: Smoke Control Areas

    UK SMOKE CONTROL AREAS time – the time between refills. All of this is providing it is fully seasoned wood. The Clean Air Act 1993 and Smoke Control Areas Never use wet or unseasoned (green) wood as this will Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare cause nuisance smoke and a very disappointing fire.

  • Page 8: Prohibited Fuels

    Ireland. The most popular include Phurnacite, Taybrite, burns best on a bed of its own embers and the ashes Ancit and Homefire. shouldn’t need to be riddled. Again mineral fuels differ because they need combustion air from below Your local fuel merchant will be able to advise you on the grate therefore needs to be riddled to keep the air the best types of coals suitable for multi fuel stoves, passage clear.

  • Page 9: Burning Wood Logs

    BURNING WOOD LOGS not light well and will be slow to get started. Two handfuls of smaller pieces of kindling (equivalent to As previously stated wood burns best on a bed of its the weight of typical log) layered in a criss-cross or own embers which also forms a barrier that reflects ‘wig-wam’...

  • Page 10: Burning Mineral Fuels

    and moisture from the logs escapes and this can Secondary air until the fire is burning well and you can cause staining which the Airwash may find difficult to see bright yellow vigorous flames. remove. Once the fire is established, usually after about 5 Only reduce the Secondary air control when the wood minutes, close the Primary air and adjust the flame has ‘carbonised’...

  • Page 11: Overnight Burning

    REMOVING ASH the glass clean, therefore Secondary air (top control) can be reduced. The Primary air control should then Remember, you do not need to riddle wood ash be used to adjust the flame pattern. You may find during firing, but possibly only at the start when some that a combination of subtle adjustments to both air Primary air is needed to aid the initial combustion.

  • Page 12: Installation Check-List

    INSTALLATION CHECK-LIST • The chimney has been swept and tested prior to installation. This information is intended to outline the general • The proximity of all combustible materials to the principles of installing your inset stove. However, as intended stove installation conforms to the minimum each installation will vary and must comply with local, requirements outlined within this handbook as well national and European building regulations, which...

  • Page 13: Installation General Guidelines

    INSTALLATION: GENERAL GUIDELINES Flue Draught The minimum flue draught requirement for the Please refer specifically to current building regulations HF357i Precision® Inset is 4.5g/s. which apply to your country or region Adopt whichever provides the highest / safest margin. The Chimney, Flue and Flexible Liners The Hearth Other appliances should not share or be connected to the same flue system or chimney.
  • Page 14 with vermiculite will deliver much needed insulation the additional advantage of limiting rain entering the to keep flue gases as hot as possible which will help flue system which could cause the inside of the stove minimise the amount of smoke produced. It will also to rust when it is not being used, particularly during improve the stove’s operation with greater control the long periods outside the heating season.

  • Page 15: Fitting Instructions

    FITTING INSTRUCTIONS The spigot can then be easily bolted into place from inside the stove once the stove’s baffle plate has been Fitting the flexible liner spigot plate temporarily removed. See diagram 1 below An outer flue spigot plate is provided to fit to the top of stove if you are using an approved flexible liner.
  • Page 16 Back-filling the chimney and lining should only be dropping it down and out of the way. undertaken when the stove is securely fixed in its final Push the locking screw through the hole in the centre position. front of the inset stove (see photo below). Please note Insulating at the sides and back of the stove that this bar may need to be reduced in length if you If you are not using a chimney lining then any gaps at...

  • Page 17: Commissioning

    COMMISSIONING 3 Front fixing There are also two additional pre-drilled fixing holes 1 Confirm that all internal parts of the stove are on either side of the stove fire chamber opening that correctly fitted, including the baffle plate can be used to attach the stove to the fireplace (see 2 Confirm that the door closes correctly and that the below).

  • Page 18: Trouble-Shooting

    TROUBLE-SHOOTING permanently damage or warp your stove and its components. The effects of over-firing are fairly CHIMNEY FIRE obvious to anyone in the stove industry and will If your stove has been installed correctly and you have invalidate your Horse Flame Warranty. Check the stove also operated it correctly and regularly carried out the and the flue system for signs of damage before you recommended routine checks then it is unlikely that...
  • Page 19 • Causes: Extreme weather conditions High winds which case a complete new rope seal should be or extremes of temperature can also temporarily fitted. affect the performance of the chimney draught and consequently its effectiveness in removing smoke and STOVE NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH HEAT fumes from the stove’s fire chamber.

  • Page 20: Standing Down

    STANDING DOWN GLASS STAINING OR BLACKENING Glass can be cleaned easily if it is undertaken regularly There will be some point in the year when you will not and the deposits are not allowed to build up. A need to use your stove for a considerable time and proprietary stove glass spray or gel is strongly taking care to clean it thoroughly then will save you recommended.
  • Page 21 as you begin to understand your stove and the wood available from your dealer. Lubricate the screws and you burn you can adjust the cleaning intervals holes and reverse the process, being careful not to accordingly. If in doubt seek the advice of a registered over-tighten the screws and clamps in case you break chimney sweep who has experience of stoves.

  • Page 22: Horse Flame Warranty

    HORSE FLAME WARRANTY nature whatsoever arising from the non-conformance of the stove under the terms of the manufacturer’s Your new stove has been CE tested in the UK to warranty. These include loss of profit, commercial ensure that it meets strict constructional, performance losses, transport costs and damage during transport, and safety standards.

  • Page 23: Annual Service

    ANNUAL SERVICE External Bodywork All external surfaces should be dusted with a soft cloth or light brush. In the interests of safety it is important that your • Examine all paintwork for signs of wear and re-paint Horse Flame® stove is serviced on an annual basis in these areas using an appropriate heat-resistant black accordance with the instructions outlined below.
  • Page 24 All rights reserved. Booklet contents may not be copied in whole or in part without the prior written permission of the copyright holder. Horse Flame® and Precision are the original registered and trading names of Hi-Flame Fireplace (UK) Limited www.hi-flame.com...

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