User & Installation Manual MODEL: BS EN 13240:2001 + A2:2004 Tested as intermittent appliances burning wood logs Medium Medium Firecracker Large Firecracker Large www.mi-fires.
Installation & Operation Manual Before we start Thank you and congratulations, you are now the proud owner of one of the most environmentally friendly and efficient wood burning stoves available in the market today. Your new stove is fully compliant with all European and UK laws and meets all the criteria of EcoDesign2022. Please take a moment to study some of the key points that should be taken into consideration before you startusing your new stove.
CONTENTS 1. COMPLIANCE 1.1 Dimensions and Weights 1.2 CE Data Table for Wood Operation 1.3 Transportation 2. INSTALLATION OF THE STOVE 2.1 Pre-Installation 2.2 Position of the stove / Distance Requirements 2.3 Flue Requirements 2.4 Ventilation / fresh air supply 3. LIGHTING AND USING THE STOVE 3.1 Important safety information 3.2 The Stove Air Controls 3.3 How should I use my wood burning stove? 3.4 Lighting a fire in the wood burning stove 3.5 Important Information for Wood Burning 4.
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Document J-Heat Producing Appliances for the Republic of Ireland 2. Installation of the stove 2.1 Pre-Installation It is a LEGAL requirement under England and Wales building regulations that the installation of the stove is carried out under local authority building control approval or installed by a competent person registered with a government approved scheme.
MI-Fires freestanding stoves do not require a constructional hearth beneath them as they do not cause the floor temperature to exceed 100° C. Your hearths must be generally level. In all instances a non-combustible superimposed hearth extending fully underneath the stove and forming an apron of at least 400mm at the front of the stove and 150mm on either side must be provided.
Extractor Fan Warning: 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. If unavoidable the appliance must be checked with Approved Document (A.D.) 1.21 and necessary action taken Action may have to be taken if other heating appliances are in the same dwelling to make sure the correct ventilation applies. 2.
■ Never empty the ashes when the wood burning stove is warm. Embers may still be found in the ash for up to 24 hours after the fire has gone out. Please wait to empty the ash until you are sure that there are no embers in the ash. ■ The door should be kept closed while the wood burning stove is in use. While lighting the fire, the door can stand ajar for the first few minutes.
3.4 Lighting a fire in the wood burning stove persist, the following immediate actions should be taken: The fire lighting method is very important for starting combustion quickly and efficiently. ■ Open doors and windows to ventilate room then leave the premises. 1. ■ Let the fire go out or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the appliance. ■ Check for flue or chimney blockage, and clean if required.
The main cause of burning problems with wood stoves is due to excessively damp wood. Wood can appear perfectly dry on the outside but still contain 40-50% water on the inside. durability of the tiles depends on how often and how intensively the stove is used. A moisture meter can be purchased from stove and equipment suppliers if you wish to check your wood source is correct. Split a log and check the inside as well as the outside. 4.
5. Warranty & Recording 5.1 MI-Fires Stoves Warranty Exclusions & Limitations Terms & Conditions The warranty will be void if the appliance is not installed by a suitably qualified person, or is not installed in accordance with the current building regulations. The Firebox of your MI-Fires Stove is Guarantee against manufacturing and material defects for a minimum period of 12 months from the date of purchase, you can however extend the warranty period in a number of ways.
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