Passiv Operation & Installation Manual Applies to the: Woodfire Passiv Boiler Stove Manual Version 1.
Contents Handling 1 Disposal of packaging 1 Introduction 2 1. Description 2 2. General 2 3. Installation of the stove 3 3.1. Flue pipe connection 3 3.2. Safety rules 4 3.3. Minimum distances to combustibles 4 4. Technical specifications 4 5. Plumbing 5 5.1. Connections 5 5.2. Typical system schematics 5 6. General information about the working of the stove 6 6.1. Starting the stove 7 6.2. Layout and usage of air regulators 8 6.3. Suitable materials for lighting 8 6.4.
Attention Check the stove before installation to ensure that there has been no damage to the functional parts (air regulators, seals, door, chimney connector, etc.) during transportation. If you have noticed damage, please contact our customer service. The stove must not be modified in any way. Handling The Woodfire Passiv is an insulated boiler stove and so has a thin outer skin to retain the insulation. The stove should never be moved by pushing or lifting by that outer skin.
Congratulations on your purchase of this Woodfire stove. This manual will introduce you to the functions and correct operation of the stove. It is important that your installer takes you through the operation of this stove during their handover. Our guarantee is valid only if the guidelines in this manual are carefully followed. Please keep this manual, in order to remind yourself how to operate the stove before the winter months. 1. Description The stove is constructed of welded steel.
3. Installation of the Stove Your stove can be equipped with a connection for the external air supply. The required direct air kit is available. In a room with controlled ventilation, the stove can be a connected to an air supply from the outside. In that case additional pressure monitoring in the room is required.
3.2. Safety rules The appliance shall be installed on floors with an adequate load-bearing capacity. If an existing construction doesn't meet these prerequisites, suitable measures (e.g. load distribution plate) should be taken to achieve it. The Woodfire Passiv requires a constructional hearth. 3.3 Minimum distances to combustibles A 1000mm To the front of the stove B 300mm Back space between the wall and stove C 300mm Side space between wall and stove 4.
If the installation is pressurised then the Passiv must be pumped. If the installation is open vented then the Passiv can be pumped or work on a thermosyphon circuit. The use of an LK810 Thermomat load unit (or similar) is strongly recommended. For optimum performance, it is recommended that the Passiv is piped to a thermal store. 5.
Unvented circuit on thermal store – PRV can be installed on pipe work behind stove, there must be no restrictions between PRV and stove. 6. General information about the working of the stove When the stove is not in use for any period (i.e. during the summer months) the primary air control should be left partially open to keep an airflow through the stove and chimney to prevent any build up of damp.
6.1. Starting the stove Please pay attention to the minimum space between the stove and flammable objects when lighting a fire. 1. Primary, secondary/tertiary air controls and the flue damper should be fully open. 2. Remove enough ash from the grate to let air through but leave some of the ash there. Put 2 - 3 medium sized logs in the centre of the firebox, put some smaller logs on top of them and then kindling on top. Finally put 2-3 firelighters on top of the kindling. 3.
THE STOVE SHOULD NEVER BE FILLED EXCESSIVELY. EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WOOD OR AIR FOR COMBUSTION CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE THE STOVE. During the first few times the stove is used, it is possible that it can produce a slight smell while the paint is curing. This will disappear after a short while. If the smell appears, open the windows of the room for ventilation. 6.
Damp wood or treated wood Cardboard Bark or plywood Plastic or other waste Fresh wood should be cut up and stored 12 to 18 months in open storage, but protected from rain. Any wood used should have a maximum humidity of 20%. 6.4 Emptying the ashpan It is recommended to clean out the ash every day. Be careful that too much ash is not accumulated otherwise there is the danger that, if the ash reaches up to the grate, it will not cool sufficiently and may get damaged.
Chimney fires If the wrong or unseasoned wood is used, it is possible that a chimney fire can occur due to the accumulation of deposits inside the chimney. Immediately close all air regulators on the stove and call the fire brigade. If a chimney fire was to occur, an experienced professional should be employed to check the entire flue system. 6.
8. Common fault finding Please be aware that in the event of your stove not performing properly, you should always consult your installer first or a qualified professional.
Extensively contaminated glass window Insufficient air exchange in the room or interference from mechanical ventilation interferes (such as kitchen extractor) Bad quality or wet wood Not suitable or prohibited fuel Excessive slow burning Insufficient flue draw Weather conditions may affect your stove causing smoke spillage into the room when the appliance door is opened. On windy days this maybe a result of downdraught, or on calm days, this could be lack of natural flue draught.
Regardless of the statutory warranty, which has priority over the warranty within the statutory warranty periods, any defective parts that are demonstrably based on a material defect or manufacturer’s defect are replaced free of charge within the scope of the stated warranty conditions. Woodfire reserves the right to either eliminate the defect or replace the appliance.
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