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WESTFIRE INSET STOVES MODELS: WF32/UNIQ 32 NARROW AND WIDE FRAME, WF23/UNIQ 23 INSET STOVE IMPORTANT These appliances will become very hot during operation; a glove is provided for use when the stove is hot. We recommend that a guard should be used for the protection of the young, elderly and vulnerable. Do not burn rubbish or pre sawn / treated timber in this appliance.
Metal Parts When installing or servicing this stove care should be taken to avoid the possibility of personal injury. STOVE PERFORMANCE & TESTING The WESTFIRE WF23/UNIQ23 and WF32/UNIQ 32 insets have been approved in accordance with EN 13240. Stove model Weight...
PREPARATORY WORK AND SAFETY CHECKS - IMPORTANT WARNING This stove must not be installed into a chimney that serves any other heating appliance. There must not be an extractor fan fitted in the same room as the stove as this can cause the stove to emit fumes into the room.
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Installing the appliance Remove door and frame a. Open door and lift so bottom hinge in lifts out of holder. b. Tilt base away from stove and lower door. c. Door should now be released. d. Place door in a safe place. Remove frame from stove.
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Typical installation of an inset stove Distance to Combustible materials Combustible materials should not be located where the heat dissipating through the walls of fireplaces or flues could ignite it. Therefore when installing the stove in the presence of combustible materials due account must be taken of the guidance on the separation of combustible material given in Building Regulations Approved Document J and also in these stove instructions.
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The WESTFIRE WF23/UNIQ 23 INSET has an option of a closed air supply collar; this enables the stove to take all combustion air (primary, secondary and tertiary) directly from outside with a 100mm pipe from the stove.
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At nominal heat output, expect to refuel your stove approximately once an hour. The WESTFIRE WF23/UNIQ 23 INSET, WESTFIRE WF32/UNIQ32 INSET stoves are all equipped with a control level for secondary air designed to ensure a plentiful supply of oxygen during firing. When lit, the stove will get very hot and due care must therefore be exercised.
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RE-FUELING To re-fuel your stove in the cleanest way. Only refuel your stove when flames have died down and you have glowing embers. Before refuelling, open secondary air slider fully, also open primary air slider fully and leave for 5 minutes. Open door gently, add two pieces of wood measuring approx 33cm with a combined weight of approx 1.5kg and close the door.
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CONTROLS on WESTFIRE WF 32 /UNIQ32 INSET CONTROLS on WESTFIRE WF 23 /UNIQ 23 INSET Door operation When opening the door of your Westfire stove always wear the glove that is provided to protect your hand from possible heat.
Always use the operating tools provided when handling parts likely to be hot when the stove is in use. Maintenance WESTFIRE WF23/UNIQ23 and WF32/UNIQ 32 inset wood stoves need to have the ash removed from the stove at regular intervals. Make sure the stove is completely cold before cleaning out ash (embers can remain hot for over 24 hours).
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FIRE BRICK INSTALLATION SEQUENCE - WESTFIRE UNIQ 23 Vermiculite brick set for the Uniq 23 freestanding and Uniq 23 inset . 1 – Inner Top Turbulence Brick 2 – Left Mid Baffle Brick 3 – Right Mid Baffle Brick 4 – Rear Brick 5 –...
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FIRE BRICK INSTALLATION SEQUENCE - WESTFIRE UNIQ 23 - continued Left base brick 5 positioned. Left side brick 6 positioned on top of left base brick 5. Left mid baffle brick 2 must be held up to enable brick 6 to be fitted. Brick 2 is then supported by left side brick 6.
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FIRE BRICK INSTALLATION SEQUENCE - WESTFIRE UNIQ 23 - continued Grate support 12 fitted. Grate 13 fitted. Log retainer 14 fitted.
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FIRE BRICK INSTALLATION SEQUENCE - WESTFIRE UNIQ 32 1 – Outer Top Baffle Brick 2 – Left Angled Side Brick 3 – Right Angled Side Brick 4 – Rear Brick 5 - Left Side Brick 6 – Right Side Brick 7 –...
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FIRE BRICK INSTALLATION SEQUENCE - WESTFIRE UNIQ 32 Left base brick 7 fitted. Right base brick 8 fitted. Rear base brick 9 fitted. Front base brick 10 fitted. Base grate 11 fitted. Log retainer 12 fitted. Inner top baffle brick 13(Angled parallel edge at rear resting on chrome tertiary air bar) fitted and supported with two side pins.
Trouble shooting 1. Fire will not burn - check a) the air inlet is not obstructed in any way, b) that chimneys and flueways are clear, c) that a suitable fuel is being used, d) that there is an adequate air supply into the room, e) that an extractor fan is not fitted in the same room as the fire.
Warning! Any unauthorised modification of the appliance is forbidden. Only replacement parts recommended by Westfire ApS should be used for repairs. UK IMPORTER EUROSTOVE LIMITED, UNIT S5, MENDIP INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MENDIP ROAD, ROOKESBRIDGE. SOMERSET. BS26 2UG. TEL: 01934 750500 MAIL: INFO@EUROSTOVE.CO.UK...
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