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Alpha I AL905-SE Instruction Manual

Smoke exempted free-standing multi fuel non-boiler stove
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Instruction Manual
Alpha I AL905-SE
Smoke Exempted Free-standing
Multi Fuel Non-Boiler Stove
Published July 2012
Please note This appliance has been
independently tested and approved
by Defra as an 'exempted appliance'
to allow the burning of wood in
designated UK Smoke Control Areas
(see page 14). It must, at all times,
be operated in accordance with the
instructions to minimise the amount
of smoke produced.
This appliance has
been approved by Hetas
This appliance has been approved
by Hetas Limited specifically as an
intermittent operating appliance for
burning both wood and approved
smokeless fuels only. Please note that
Hetas Limited Appliance Approval only
covers the use of wood and approved
smokeless fuels in this appliance. Hetas
Limited Approval does not cover the use
of other fuels, either alone or mixed with
wood, nor does it cover instructions for
the use of other fuels.
A
You will need to refer to the serial
number of your stove shown above
should you ever need to make a claim
under the Hi-Flame Warranty. You will
also find the serial number, beginning
with AL, on the CE plate at the rear of
the stove as well as on the lid of the
outer packaging.
The
LPHA
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual LPHA Alpha I AL905-SE Smoke Exempted Free-standing Collection Multi Fuel Non-Boiler Stove Published July 2012 Please note This appliance has been You will need to refer to the serial independently tested and approved number of your stove shown above by Defra as an ‘exempted appliance’...
  • Page 3 USER WARNING NOTE Properly installed, operated and maintained this stove will not emit fumes into the dwelling. Occasional fumes from removing ash and refuelling may occur. However, persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and must not be tolerated. If fume emission does persist, then the following immediate action should be taken: •...

  • Page 4: Packing List

    PACKING LIST Thank-you for purchasing the As soon as you receive your new stove Alpha I stove. We are confident that please check that you have a full set of with its state-of-the-art combustion components as set out in the list below.
  • Page 5 Health & Handling Safety at Work regulations. When the stove is fired up always wear protective The Alpha I stove is extremely gloves and use the tool supplied when heavy (79kg / 12st 6lb) and therefore adjusting the stove’s air controls.

  • Page 6: Standard Features

    firechamber. This ensures a much longer,cleaner burn from the Alpha I even in the latter stages of fire cycle 4 Airwash System Part of the secondary air control system...
  • Page 7 DIMENSIONS All dimensions are in mm...
  • Page 8 – subject to current Building 13240:2001 tests during September Regulations. 2010 (report number 6650). 63.2ºC Tested hearth temp (Ancit) General Specification Fuel Requirements Model Name Alpha I Wood Logs: AL905-SE Model Number Moisture content <20% 605 mm Overall Height 300 mm Maximum Log Length...

  • Page 9: Important Safety Advice

    IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE any potential air supply issues which could affect the safe operation of the • Ensure that an approved carbon stove. Under no circumstances should monoxide detector (BS EN50291:2001) the stove be operated until these tests is fitted in the same room as the stove. It have been satisfactorily completed.

  • Page 10: Assembling The Stove

    The ash lip on the Alpha I is factory fit- line with the top of these side firebricks. ted and, along with the door and door...

  • Page 11: Flue Options

    On some models the flue collar may be contained in the ash pan, in which case, Your Alpha stove should already be factory remove the loose fitting stove lid by configured to take a top flue outlet with the flue pulling it forward and lifting it upwards.
  • Page 12 The decorative lid blanking plate loose fitting lid securely located in the supplied with your new Alpha stove correct position. will be contained in the ash pan. This Your stove is now ready for installation.

  • Page 13: Installation Regulations

    INSTALLATION Republic of Ireland Approved Document J – Heat Producing REGULATIONS Appliances (Revised September 2014) You must ensure that your stove is www.environ.ie installed by a recognised competent Other Information Points person who is appropriately qualified in the installation of stoves and that For additional useful information and the installation complies with all local, links to the government websites...
  • Page 14 Smoke Control Area. Act requirements. It is an offence to emit smoke from a The Alpha I AL905-SE has a factory- chimney of a building, from a furnace fitted modified control damper to or from any fixed boiler if located in prevent closure of the main air control a designated Smoke Control Area.

  • Page 15: Recommended Fuels

    Never use wet or unseasoned (green) • Defra Smoke Exemption The wood as this will cause nuisance smoke Alpha I AL905-SE stove is approved by and a very disappointing fire. Defra as an ‘exempted appliance’ to...

  • Page 16: Prohibited Fuels

    PROHIBITED FUELS Manufactured or finished wood products, such as plywood and Never use your stove like an incinerator. chipboard, must also be strictly avoided Burning prohibited ‘fuels’ is an offence because of the high chemical adhesive in a Smoke Control Area and could content used in their production which create nuisance smoke which is also an will also leave harmful residue inside the...

  • Page 17: Important: First Fires

    IMPORTANT: FIRST FIRES UNDERSTANDING HOW DIFFERENT FUELS BURN Use smaller and shorter ‘gentle’ fires the first five or six times that you fire up Wood and solid fuels (multi fuels) burn the stove, making these progressively in different ways and you will need to bigger, as this will avoid any potential understand these differences if you thermal shock and allow the cast iron...

  • Page 18: Burning Wood Logs

    BURNING WOOD LOGS twigs or small branches which have also been fully seasoned As previously stated wood burns best B Lighting Logs These are slightly on a bed of its own embers which also bigger diameter logs, approximately 25 forms a barrier that reflects heat and to 50mm (1”...
  • Page 19 burn with a dull orange flame. Burning the stove like this for a sustained period will create unnecessary smoke and not be good for the chimney or flue system. 1 The Lighting Phase Maximum height of wood fuel load For best results: Primary Air –...
  • Page 20 3 The Main Firing Phase careful not to add too many logs as they may ‘smother’ the fire. For best results: After 17 or 18 minutes – Try to avoid setting the ends of the logs Secondary Air – adjust to suit pointing towards the glass as this can Primary Air –...
  • Page 21 burn off any deposits left from any the Secondary air until the fire is slower burning phase. burning well and you can see bright yellow vigorous flames. Once the fire is 4 Refuelling established, usually after 5 minutes, close For best results: Just before you refuel – the Primary air and adjust the flame Primary Air –...

  • Page 22: Burning Mineral Fuels

    ADDING MINERAL FUELS BURNING MINERAL FUELS If you prefer, you can also add some Do not use in a Smoke Control Area smokeless mineral fuel at this stage to unless it is an Approved Smokeless Fuel prolong the life of the fire for overnight (see www.smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk).

  • Page 23: Some Simple Tips

    SOME SIMPLE TIPS When burning good quality mineral fuels the Airwash system (Secondary air) 1 When refuelling use small regular should not be needed to keep the glass loads as this will produce a more clean, therefore this can be reduced. efficient and cleaner burning The Primary air control should then be performance.

  • Page 24: Removing Ash

    REMOVING ASH and the refuse ash placed in a non- combustible container. As you remove Wood will produce a lot less ash than the ash from your home ensure that it is multi fuels and it would not be covered to protect it from any draught unrealistic to expect to empty the ash or wind which could blow the ash out pan every two or three days, depending...

  • Page 25: Installation Checklist

    INSTALLATION CHECK-LIST This information is intended to outline the general principles of installing your STOVE stove. However, as each installation will vary and must comply with local, national and European building regulations, which could be different HEARTH from country to country, it is unfortunately not possible for these guidelines to be comprehensive.
  • Page 26 Please refer the to the current issues of British Standards BS EN 15287-1:2007 Design, installation and commissioning of chimneys. The minimum flue height required for the Alpha I is 4.5 metres (15’) from the hearth to the top of the chimney terminal.

  • Page 27: General Guidelines

    GENERAL GUIDELINES level with each other then a retaining fender should be fitted to warn Please refer specifically to current occupants of the hearth area. building regulations which apply to your Alternatively, a 28mm (1.1”) change in country or region (see page 13). Adopt level provided by a decorative non- whichever provides the highest / safest combustible material such as stone,...
  • Page 28 The Alpha I features optional top or rear 200mm (8”) thick. 125mm (5”) diameter flue outlets and as a Defra Approved Smoke Ex- Walls adjacent to free-standing stoves empt stove this does not require the should be made of non-combustible installation specification to provide for...
  • Page 29 Flue gases from an efficient stove have unsightly stains on decorative coverings. temperatures which differ from those • Stoves work best with the correct produced by an open fire or gas draught. Pre-1965 chimneys which appliance so it does not necessarily have been built for open fires have follow that your chimney will function larger (and irregular shaped) voids than...
  • Page 30 COMMISSIONING and multi fuel stoves which can be downloaded from their website 1 Confirm that all internal parts of the www.bfcma.co.uk. stove are correctly fitted, including the Chimney Terminal The existing baffle plate chimney pot or terminal must be 2 Confirm that the door closes correctly suitable for stove installation and should and that the latch mechanism and door not restrict the smoke and fumes from...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE-SHOOTING therefore that your flue system, chimney closure (registration) plate CHIMNEY FIRE and chimney has as many cleaning If your stove has been installed access points as practicable to enable correctly and you have also operated it comprehensive removal of soot, correctly and regularly carried out the creosote and other debris from every recommended routine checks on page...
  • Page 32 STOVE, FLUE OR OTHER situation you should take immediate COMPONENTS GLOWING RED avoiding action. • Prevention • Prevention The Primary and Secondary air controls Open doors and windows to ventilate should be immediately closed to let the the room and let the fire go out to fire die down to an acceptable level and allow the stove to cool.
  • Page 33 combustion air and the advice of the of the air controls so that the fire burns original installer should be sought. with very strong bright yellow flames and with very little difference when • Causes: Extreme weather the air controls are operated. In such conditions High winds or freezing circumstances an adjustable draught temperatures can also temporarily...
  • Page 34 STOVE NOT PROVIDING controls make to the performance of ENOUGH HEAT the stove and the best way to burn your type of fuel. See pages 17 – 23 This problem is also usually indicated by dull orange lifeless flames and wood •...

  • Page 35: Routine Checks

    ROUTINE CHECKS • Causes: Air Controls Ensure that you fully understand how the Airwash During routine checks if you notice system works and that you have anything wrong with your stove then it determined, through some trial and should be rectified immediately. Never air, the correct balance between use a stove that you know is not fully Primary and Secondary air that your...

  • Page 36: Standing Down

    • Check all rope seals and replace dam- • Chimney Cleaning The Alpha I aged ropes that do not provide a good can be swept through the stove by seal – see page 38.
  • Page 37 inside the stove. If necessary small is thoroughly dry as any residue can be cracks can be repaired using a ‘baked’ on causing unsightly smearing. proprietary heat resistant fire cement Read the section on fuels on page 17. (your stove dealer should be able to •...

  • Page 38: Hi-Flame® Warranty

    VERY IMPORTANT: available from your stove dealer. Never Your new Hi-Flame Alpha stove has use an aerosol spray on, or near, the been CE EN13240 tested in the UK to stove when it is burning or it is hot.
  • Page 39 What the Hi-Flame Warranty covers the appropriate Hetas or Building Notice Certificate of Completion, which • Bodywork specifically covers the installation of the • Doors, Door Handles and Door Hinges stove, must have been issued. A copy of • Spigot / Flue collar this must be attached to the claim form.

  • Page 40: Annual Service

    ANNUAL SERVICE • Fire Cemented Joints • Fire Bricks (where applicable) In the interests of safety it is important • Painted surfaces that your Hi-Flame stove is serviced on The Warranty does not cover an an annual basis in accordance with the illegally installed stove (see point 1 instructions outlined below.
  • Page 41 12mm dia. it from your authorised Hi-Flame dealer See page 34 – they will know your Alpha stove External Bodywork All external inside out! surfaces should be dusted with a soft cloth or light brush.

  • Page 42: First Service

    Date FIRST SERVICE Work carried out: Next Service Due Signed Print Dealer’s Stamp or HETAS Registration Number Date SECOND SERVICE Work carried out: Next Service Due Signed Print Dealer’s Stamp or HETAS Registration Number Date THIRD SERVICE Work carried out: Next Service Due Signed Print...
  • Page 44 © Hi-Flame 2015. All rights reserved. Booklet contents may not be copied in whole or in part without the prior Cheshire CW4 8AF written permission of the copyright holder. Hi-Flame and Alpha are the original trading names of Hi-Flame www.hi-flame.com Fireplace (UK) Limited...

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