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WOOD BURNING CASSETTE INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL GDC GROUP Ltd - Millbrook House Grange Drive Hedge End Southampton Hampshire SO30 2DF - England 10 VKF AEAI Art. 15a B-VG Regensburger - Münchener BStV BImSchV EN 13229:2001, A1:2003, A2:2004, AC:2006, A2/AC:2006 DC700 Wood Burning Cassette 8 kW Nominal Heat Output: CO Emission (at 13% O2) 0.11% Efficiency: 83.
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL Contents page 3 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 5 1. WARNINGS AND WARRANTY CONDITIONS ..................................................................................... 6 1.1. SAFETY WARNINGS ........................................................................................................................6 1.2. OPERATING WARNINGS ...........................
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL Contents page 4 6. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ...................................................................................................... 26 6.1. CLEANING TO BE PERFORMED BY THE USER .................................................................................. 26 6.1.1. Cleaning the glass .................................................................................................................. 26 6.1.2. Cleaning out the ashes ..............................
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL Chapter 1 page 5 INTRODUCTION Dear customer, Thank you for choosing this wood burning cassette stove. We are sure that, with use, you will appreciate the quality of an attentively designed and tested product. Our goal is to combine technology with easy use and, above all, safety. For best stove operations and to fully enjoy the heat and sense of well-being it will spread throughout your home, we suggest you carefully read this booklet before use.
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL 1. WARNINGS CONDITIONS 1.1. AND WARRANTY Please read these instructions carefully before installing or using this appliance. Failure to do so may result in damage to persons and property. • Installation of this appliance must be carried out by a suitably qualified competent person in accordance with all Building Regulations, including those referring to Local Authority ByeLaws, National and European Standards and Codes of Practice.
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INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL 2. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES These instructions give a guide for the installation of the stove but in no way absolves the installer from responsibilities to conform to all relevant standards relating to the installation of solid fuel appliances. We recommend that for UK installations a HETAS registered installer should be used, who will be able to give a Certificate of Compliance to prove that installation complies with Building Regulations.
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL IMPORTANT! 2.3. • The fireplace stove must be installed assembled by qualified personnel. • The fireplace stove must be connected to a flue pipe or other vertical smoke stack that can discharge smoke at the highest point of the house. • The fireplace stove must be connected to a flue pipe or an internal or external vertical duct conforming to Building Regulations. • Smoke is generated from burning wood and, therefore, may dirty adjacent or nearby walls.
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL IMPORTANT! Air flow may also be obtained from a room adjacent to the installation room as long as this flow is free through permanent apertures that directly communicate with the outdoors; avoid air outlets connecting with heating units, garages, kitchens or bathrooms. 2.4. CHIMNEY FLUE PREPARATION The connection to the chimney flue is a very important element. Before installing, check the chimney flue is in good condition; dry and free from cracks and obstructions.
Chapter 2 INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL AISI 316 stainless steel flue pipe with dual chamber insulated with ceramic wool or equivalent resistant to 400°C. Flue pipe in refractory brick with insulated double wall and external coat of cement mix lightened with honeycomb material such as clay. EXCELLENT GOOD Traditional square section clay flue pipe with insulating hollow inserts. GOOD Square or rectangular section flue pipes must have rounded internal corners with radius not less than 20mm.
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL 2.6. Chapter 2 page 12 COWL If incorrectly specified, the type of cowl used can be a severe impediment to correct "chimney system" operations. Flue pipe draught also depends on its cowl. If your cowl is hand-made, the exhaust area must correspond to more than twice the internal section of the flue pipe. Having to exceed the peak of the roof, the cowl will be exposed to wind.
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL Technical service – Dimplex - all rights reserved - Reproduction prohibited Chapter 2 page 13
Chapter 3 INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL page 14 3. DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DC700 Technical specifications Fuel type Wood Hourly consumption 2,1kg/h (load 1,7 in 50 min) 515 508.5 Nominal thermal power kW 8 Kcal 6880 Efficiency 83.7% Recommended draught 12 Pa / 0,12 mbar Smoke temperature 240°C Smoke outlet Ø 18 cm Fire box dimensions 695 450 250 Ø180 45x18 H17 cm Net weight 100 kg External combustion air outlet CO emission (13 %O2) in cm² 150 0.
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL Chapter 4 page 4. INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT! The fireplace stove must be installed and connected to the chimney flue only by a specialized technician, so that all local and national regulations are complied with. Installation must in any case be carried out in compliance with Building Regulations. When the fireplace is unpacked, check for perfect operation of all its parts or any damage which may have occurred during shipping.
Chapter 4 INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL page 16 IMPORTANT! Connection of electrical cables should only be carried out by a suitably qualified engineer or electrician. The ventilation kit must be connected to a bipolar switch complete with fuses. When preparing the connection of the electric cable provided with the Forced Ventilation kit, be very careful not to crush the cable while inserting the product. This could cause short circuits that can damage the entire electrical system.
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL Chapter 4 page 17 The motor and thermostatic switch should be checked when they are installed and wired up to ensure correct operation of the motor. To check the operation use a hairdryer (or similar heat device) to direct hot air at the temperature sensor. The motor should switch on when the temperature sensor reaches a temperature 50/60°C. Do not use naked flames (matches, lighter, etc) to check the sensor operation as these can damage irreparably the motor, wires or sensor.
Chapter 4 INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL page The walls surrounding the stove should be made from non combustible materials (e.g. block, brick, concrete, fire-rated plasterboard construction, etc) and at all times minimum safe distances to combustibles must be observed. We recommend installing the outer body of the stove first in the required cavity (see section 4.4.2 to remove firebox). 4.4.1.
Chapter 4 INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL 4.5. page CONNECTION TO THE FLUE PIPE 19 Flue pipe The connection must be made with a great deal of care; in the event of poor construction or assembly, it is extremely difficult to remedy without damaging the installation. In addition, the connection is made in a part of the stove where temperatures are very high, and for this reason it is important to use materials that are capable of resisting heat and also the acidity of the fumes produced by combustion.
Chapter 4 INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL page 20 4.5.2. FLUE DAMPER (NOT SUPPLIED) In case of excessive draught in the flue chimney, combustion may become unbalanced and consequently less efficient. In this case, in order to improve combustion efficiency, it is advisable to install a flue damper directly above the output of the fireplace stove (fig.8). When the damper is set in the open position the chimney draws at full draught. Shutting the damper restricts the flow, slowing the rate of burning. 4.6.
Chapter 4 INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL 4.8. page 21 INSULATING A WOODEN BEAM If there is a shelf or beam made of wood or other combustible material above the hot air outlet opening, it is absolutely necessary to protect it with panels made of suitable insulating material (e.g.: calorite). To attach the protection, fix the protective panels to the underside of the beam using appropriate wood screws (fig.11). 4.9.
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL 5. OPERATION 5.1. PRE-LIGHTING WARNINGS Make sure you have read and completely understood the contents of this instruction booklet. Remove all accessories and parts that could burn from the firebox and from the door. Remove the stickers from the ceramic glass or the high temperature could melt them and irreparably damage the glass. In this case, the company warranty does not cover the glass. Avoid touching the stove paintwork when it is lit for the first time.
Chapter 6 INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL 5.2. page CHOICE OF FUEL To obtain the maximum performance from your Dimplex stove, it is of primary importance to use wood with suitable characteristics. It is advisable to use wood for heating such as beech, birch, oak or ash with good calorific energy, or logs of pressed wood that do not have resin. These have a high calorific power and must be used with caution to avoid overheating which could damage the stove.
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL Proceed as follows: • Place a small amount of balled paper in the stove. • Cover the paper with a small quantity of twigs and a few pieces of wood. • Open the primary air register completely (fig.15 A) • Light the paper, and if necessary leave the door open; when the twigs are burning, the door can be closed. • Only once the flame is burning well (presence of a bed of ash and full combustion) should the air register be moved to the desired setting (see fig.15, section 5.
Chapter 6 INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL 5.5. page CONTROL OF COMBUSTION The stove has an inflow on the front of the firebox that permits the entry of the primary and secondary air required for combustion. The settings for the air input are displayed in Fig 15. MAX A PRIMARY AIR The Primary air is controlled between the air register setting fully open (A) to centre (B) position. At position (A) the primary air is at maximum input.
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL 6. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ATTENTION! All cleaning operations of all parts should be conducted with the fireplace stove cold. 6.1. CLEANING TO BE PERFORMED BY THE USER 6.1.1. Cleaning the glass The stove glass may become dirty during start up lighting period or if damp wood is used. The glass should burn clear again when the stove chamber reaches its optimum operating temperature.
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL Never clean the refractory material with a damp cloth or anything else, as it may be stained. Use a dry paintbrush if necessary to remove heavy soot build-up. If the Alutec does not whiten, it is not to be considered as a defect in light of the warnings and instructions above. 6.1.4. Cleaning the upper deflector (Calorite) This does not require particular care.
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