Saltfire ST2, ST4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. INTRODUCTION SAFETY Safety is the most important consideration when using and installing your stove. If not installed and used correctly, a house fire could result. Installation must comply with relevant national and local Building Regulations and fire safety standards. IN THE EVENT OF CHIMNEY FIRE, EVACUATE THE PROPERTY AND CALL THE EMERGENCY SERVICES.
TECHNICAL Parameter Useful Heat Output Range, kW: Nominal Heat Output, kW: Efficiency at Nominal Output, %: Mean CO emission (at 13 % O2), %: Mean flue gas temperature, °C: Flue gas mass flow, g/s: Mean CnHm emission (at 13 % O2), Nmg/m3: Mean NOx emission (at 13 % O2), Nmg/m3: DIN Plus particulates (at 13 % O2), Nmg/m3: Minimum distance to combustible Back Wall, mm: Minimum distance to combustible Side Wall, mm: Suitable for 12mm hearth ST2 ST4 2-6 5.0 79.2 0.07 283 4.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS “The Clean Air Act 1993 and Smoke Control Areas” Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole or part of the district of the authority to be a smoke control area. It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a building, from a furnace or from any fixed boiler if located in a designated smoke control area.
Liquid fuels must NEVER be used. WARNING: Wet timber should not be used as this will create excess tar deposits in the chimney and stove and could increase the risk of chimney fire. Timber which is not of a suitable moisture content will also create more smoke and harmful emissions. EcoDesgn 2022 Ready when burning wood as above. Manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite can be used and will all have different qualities and effects.
The upper vent controlled by sliding knob on top of stove provides air supply for the air-wash system and allow air into the higher areas of the fire box – this is called the Secondary air – when this vent is open, the door glass is kept clean by high speed air rushing downwards across the inside of the glass. By moving the Secondary vent knob to the right, airflow into the stove is increased.
1) For the first three fires (all on the same night), use KINDLING ONLY, with each burning for 15-20 minutes and each fire using approx. 500 grams of kindling. Start the second and third kindling fires whilst the fire is still warm from previous fires, but with around 30 minutes cooling time in between. Once the three kindling fires have burnt through, and whilst the stove is still warm, but slightly cooled, light a normal fire with three dry logs weighing around 1.2 kgs in total.
• • • • • Always refuel onto hot embers. If the fire has died out at the point of refuelling, use kindling to re-establish the fire and follow the “Ignition” procedure above. It is important that the stove is not overloaded with fuel. Reduced burn rates can be achieved by reducing the openings of the Secondary and Tertiary air vents. Operation with the door open can cause excessive smoke. The appliance must not be operated with the door left open except as directed in the instructions above.
3) Once removed, brush the baffle using a stiff brush or wire brush to remove any deposits. Clear any debris from the upper parts of the stove above where the baffles normally sit. 4) Inspect firebricks on both the sides, rear and base for cracks - (some are normal and not a fault. Nor are they detrimental to the workings of the stove, however it is good practice to be aware as any develop and over time if they worsen, they may need replacing).
Troubleshooting Solutions For Stove Problems Installed and used correctly your stove will provide years of warmth with little effort but used incorrectly will be difficult to achieve the results you expect and can be damaged. Combustion is a complex chemical process with many variables, all of which need to be correct for your stove to burn correctly. Taking the time to understand these variables and the combustion process will make your life with your new stove a happy one. 1.
If smoke ever leaks constantly into the room stop using the fire immediately, shut down all vents on the stove, open windows and exit the room. Do not use the stove until a local expert has established the problem. Common causes: a. Insufficient air supply into the room – do you have an air brick of sufficient size to feed the stove with air? b. Blocked chimney – have the chimney swept and checked by a registered chimney sweep. c.
f. Larger stove / stove with higher output required for room size. 6. Too much heat in room Common causes: a. Excessive chimney draw – try fitting a damper unit in flue b. Too much air supply – close down primary vent, then if still too hot reduce tertiary and secondary vents. c. Stove may be too large for room size. 7. Grate deformed / Baffle plate deformed Your stove will have been designed to operate correctly for many years with a relevant quantity of fuel and re-loading times.
Warranty When purchased new from either Saltfire Stoves directly, or an Authorised Saltfire Retailer your new stove includes an Extended 3year limited warranty on the main body of the stove. Details of Authorised Retailers can be found at www.saltfire.co.uk Your warranty needs to be registered within 30 days of purchase and will be effective from date of purchase. Failure to register on time will reduce warranty period to 12 months. To register, please send an email to enquiries@saltfire.co.uk.
