Operating & Installation Manual Hamlet Multifuel Stove Valor Hamlet Multifuel Stove PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Baxi Fires Division, Wood Lane, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP Tel. 08706 061 064 Fax. 0121 373 8181 www.firesandstoves.
WARNING TO ALL MULTIFUEL USERS PETROLEUM COKE SOME OF WHOSE BRAND NAMES ARE "CALCO", "PETROCOKE" OR "WONDERCO" MUST NOT BE BURNED IN THIS APPLIANCE TO USE THESE FUELS WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE SOLID FUEL ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE NUMBER 0800 600 000 www.solidfuel.co.uk THE USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY VALOR WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE.
CONTENTS Section Content Page Section Content Page Safety 4 Fire Door Glass 16 The Principle of the Fire 4 Door Adjustment 17 Check List 5 Fuel Retaining Bars 17 Technical Data 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Fuel Types 18 General Precautions 7 Lighting The Fire 19 Handling 7 Air Inlet Controls 20 Hearth 7 Primary Air 20 Combustible Materials 7 Air Wash System 20 Air For Combustion 7 Multi-Purpose Operating Tool 20 Fitting The Flue Spigot Outlet & Hot Plate
SAFETY A fireguard conforming to BS 8423: 2002 should be used in the presence of children and old/or infirm people. If the appliance is used with the fire door open, a spark guard conforming to BS 3248 should be fitted. Do not use aerosol sprays or any other flammable products near the appliance under fire. Do not fit an extractor fan in the same room as the appliance. Fire cement is caustic, hand and eye protection should always be worn, prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided.
CHECK LIST Part Description & Visual Aid (not to scale) 1. Grate bars Valor Hamlet Multifuel 7 2. Fuel retainers 2 3. Throat plate 1 4. Flue spigot 5. Hotplate 1 1 6. Ashpan 1 7. Operating tool 1 8. Rear liners 2 9. Side liners 2 10. Instructions 1 11.
TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA Room Min/Max Room Heater Only Output (kW) 1.
INSTALLATION GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Note - All installations must conform to the appropriate building regulations. The Building Regulations for England and Wales 2000 ref Approved Document J 2002 edition (issued by the DTLR). The Building Standards (Scotland) (Consolidation) Regulations. Detailed recommendations for installation of appliances, chimneys and flues are outlined in the current issue of the following British Standards:BS6461, BS8303 and BS4543.
INSTALLATION FITTING THE FLUE SPIGOT OUTLET AND HOT PLATE The flue spigot outlet is found packed inside the appliance. The hot plate (blanking plate) is supplied fitted to the top opening and is removed by turning clockwise (as is the flue outlet). Smear a very thin layer of fire cement on the faces of the flue outlet and the blanking plate. Fit the outlet to the appliance in the desired position.
INSTALLATION Due to the gradual introduction of European Chimney Standards chimneys will be specified according to their performance designation as defined in BS EN 1443 that covers the General Requirements for chimneys. The minimum performance designation required for use with solid fuel burning stoves is T450 N2 S D3. Precautions" section page 7 of these instructions.
INSTALLATION Fig. 2.
INSTALLATION TYPICAL METAL INSULATED CHIMNEY SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED TO THE CHIMNEY MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING REGULATIONS AND BS7566 PTS 1-4 PLAN VIEW OF REGISTER PLATE AND CLEARANCES FOR NON INSULATED FLUES A is minimum clearance for non-insulated flue = 1.5 x D to a non-combustible surface/material or 3 x D to combustible surface/material Fig. 3.
INSTALLATION FIREBOX LINER PANEL THROAT PLATE ASSEMBLY & The Valor Hamlet multifuel stove uses reflective liners to the sides and back of the firebox. A throat plate sits on top of the side and rear panels. These should come fitted to your fire, if however they are not, proceed as follows to fit them. •Remove the two round front fuel retaining bars , by lifting one end free of the bracket and sliding the remaining end out from the bracket. •Set the small liners into the back of the fire. Fig. 5.
INSTALLATION MULTIFUEL GRATE GRATE GRATE BAR REPLACEMENT The grates in the Valor Hamlet stove, comprises of a series of reciprocating cast iron grate bars seated on a pivoting "comb". All bars in the grate are identical, but every other bar is turned through 180 degrees, with the ends of the bars marked "H" sitting on the high sections of the comb, and the ends marked "L" sitting on the low sections. After extended use it may be necessary to replace some of the grate bars.
SERVICING & MAINTENANCE CLEANING INTERNAL SURFACES IMPORTANT Under some circumstances soot can quickly build up on the throat plate and adjacent areas. The throat plate should be removed and checked monthly, and any debris stripped off. Similarly, clean the upper surface of the firebox. Refer to page 12 for instructions on throat plate removal/inspection. OUTER FINISH The outside finish of the appliance is a durable high temperature paint. It is best cleaned by brushing down with a clean shoe brush.
SERVICING & MAINTENANCE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE DISASSEMBLE AIRWASH It is important that your fire is regularly serviced in accordance with these instructions. This should be carried out at least annually by a qualified person and should consist of the following. The air wash may be disassembled for cleaning or adjustment. To achieve this, the following procedure should be followed: Remove the firebricks lining and throat plate, inspect all gasketing on doors, glass etc.
SERVICING & MAINTENANCE •Re-seat the new glass, ensuring the sealing gasket is flat and in contact with the glass. See Fig.14. Fig. 12. Inner Slider Removal FIRE DOOR GLASS In the event of the door glass being broken it can easily be replaced. This should be done when the appliance is cold and unlit: •The door(s) should be lifted off the hinges so that the below operations can be carried out on a workbench or similar level surface. Fig. 14. Fitting The Glass •Replace the two retaining clips and bolts.
SERVICING & MAINTENANCE DOOR ADJUSTMENT FUEL RETAINER BARS Once the appliance has been under fire for a period of time the fire door may appear to have moved out of alignment with relation to the door aperture. This is quite normal and due to the settling of the casing. Fuel retainer bars are supplied with the stove. Slide and lift the bar until it is clear of the guides at each side, and remove through the fire door opening.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUEL TYPES Wood- Any type of wood is suitable provided it is well seasoned and has a moisture content below 20%. This usually implies that the timber has been suitably stored to allow moisture to evaporate for at least nine months in the case of soft woods, and at least eighteen months in the case of hard wood. We recommend that for general burning, wood should be split into logs of no more than 130mm (5") diameter. Larger logs can be used for overnight burning.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING THE FIRE Prior to lighting the fire for the first time check with the installer that: •Installation and all building work is complete. •The chimney is sound and has been swept and is free from obstruction. •Adequate provision for combustion air has been made, i.e. a permanent vent of at least 550mm² per kW of rated output above 5 kW, is fitted in the room in which the appliance is installed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AIR INLET CONTROLS MULTI-PURPOSE TOOL OPERATING The Valor Hamlet multifuel stove has two air inlets: •The primary air inlet providing under draught to the base of the fire chamber through the controls on the fire doors of the stove. •The air wash system (so called because its pre-heated high speed air washes, across the inner face of the door glass, keeping it clear), which provides over draught to the fire chamber.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DE-ASHING (RIDDLE) It is necessary to maintain an ash layer on the upper surface of the grate bars, in order to protect them so de-ashing should cease as soon as the first red embers drop into the ash pan. Further de-ashing will cause heat build-up under the grate, which will considerably shorten its life. This operation should be carried out with the doors closed to prevent dust escaping into the room.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OVER-FIRING Do not over fire your appliance. Using flammable liquids or too much wood or firing the fire at maximum for prolonged periods may result in over-firing. If the chimney connector or casing glows red it is being over-fired. If this occurs immediately close all air inlets to the appliance to reduce the air supply to the fire. Should a chimney fire occur immediately close the appliance down. Get everyone out of the house and call the fire brigade.
SPARE PARTS LIST Visual Aid Part Description (not to scale) Valor Hamlet Part No. 1. Fuel Retaining Bar AFS1192 2. Throat Plate AFS1019 3. Grate Bar AFS001 4. Hot Plate AFS010 5. Operating Tool AFS008 6. Ashpan AFS058 7.
SPARE PARTS LIST Part Description Visual Aid (not to scale) Valor Hamlet Part No. 8. Liner Set AFS1156 9. Side Liner AFS1058 10. Back Liner Set AFS1157 11. Glass Replacement Kit Complete with Gasket AFS1278 12. Glass Clips AFS1010 13. Hinge kit Comprises 2 Hinges & 6 screws. 14.
SPARE PARTS LIST Part Description 15. Fire Door Rope Kit Complete with Door Rope Glue. 16. Main Door Assembly Complete with Handle,Glass, Gaskets,Clips and Seal. Visual Aid (not to scale) Valor Hamlet Part No. AFS1021 L/H AFS1281 R/H AFS1282 17. Replacement Instruction Manual AFS1283 18. Fire Door Locking Assembly AFS1284 19. Stove Mitten. AFS1285 20. Rear Grate Bar Support AFS1277 21.
GUARANTEE Your Valor Hamlet stove carries a guarantee against defects of manufacture and faulty workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This does not apply to items which would be subject to fair wear or tear. Firebox liner panels, throat plate, door rope, door glass and gaskets are not covered by the guarantee. However, should you have any problems with your appliance please contact your Valor stockist who will have the knowledge and facilities to help you.
SERVICE RECORD Date of Visit Company Work Carried Out Signature Should you have any questions about your Valor Hamlet Multifuel Stove that is not covered in this manual please contact your Valor retailer. Please keep all repair receipts safely. Please ensure you have this manual available when an engineer visits as they will complete the service record chart.
FINAL FACTORY CHECK LIST Model.................................. Serial No............................. QUALITY FINISH I’ve checked it and it’s O.K. PARTS FLUE OUTLET HOT PLATE FUEL RETAINER BARS X2 GRATE BARS FIREBOX LININGS Assembled by............................. THROAT PLATE Checked by ................................
