saltfire ST-X5 Black Multi Fuel Stove
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. Your stove will be heavy, and care needs to be taken when lifting – 2 people will normally be required to lift.
UNPACKING
Your stove will have several of its components stored inside the stove itself for transportation. The flue spigot can also be bolted to the flue outlet – the stove has two options for a flue outlet – one on the top and one at the rear. – Most people use the top outlet but depending on where you intend to position the stove about your chimney, you may wish to use the rear outlet – in this case, remove the blanking plate at the rear and secure it into the top outlet instead. The collar and blanking plate can be secured with the included bolts and Allen key. Inside the stove, you will find a glove that must be used when opening the door or when adjusting air vents when the fire is hot.
TECHNICAL
Model; “Saltfire Classic”
The stove must not be installed within the specified minimum distances to combustible materials as shown in the table above. Adjacent walls should be of non-combustible materials and construction, preferably masonry or brickwork. When installed inside a fireplace recess (with solid non-combustible walls) we recommend a minimum 50mm clearance at the sides and rear of the stove to allow good air circulation and achieve the best performance.
Approved for burning wood logs in Smoke Control areas (DEFRA). CE tested to EN 13240:2001 by KIWA Gastec (Cheltenham, UK). EcoDesign 2022 Ready when burning wood. Your stove will require a constant air supply and should not be used at the same time and in the same room/space as extractor fans or any device that may draw the air supply away from the stove. The stove should be installed on a level floor with adequate load-bearing capacity. The stove needs to stand on a hearth of non-combustible materials not less than 12mm thick conforming to Building Regulations.
A Carbon Monoxide detector must be fitted in the same room as the appliance.
NOT suitable for installation in a shared flue system. If installed in a standard-type chimney, a register plate needs to be fitted inside the chimney. When purchasing a flue pipe, a 5”/125mm diameter is required for the Saltfire Classic The flue pipe must be fitted INSIDE the flue spigot and sealed with a generous amount of Fire Cement. We recommend that you have a qualified fitter install your stove. You can find a HETAS-qualified installer in your area by going to the HETAS website – www.hetas.co.uk.
Dimensions
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 offense to emit smoke from a chimney of a building, from a furnace, or any fixed boiler if located in a designated smoke control area. It is also an offense to acquire an “unauthorized fuel” for use within a smoke control area unless it is used in an “exempt” appliance (“exempted” from the controls that generally apply in the smoke control area). The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have powers under the Act to authorize smokeless fuels or exempt appliances for use in smoke control areas in England.
In Scotland and Wales, this power rests with Ministers in the devolved administrations for those countries. Separate legislation, the Clean Air (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, applies in Northern Ireland. Therefore, it is a requirement that fuels burnt or obtained for use in smoke control areas have been “authorized” in Regulations and that appliances used to burn solid fuel in those areas (other than “authorized” fuels) have been exempted by an Order made and signed by the Secretary of State or Minister in the devolved administrations.
The “Saltfire Classic” has been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning seasoned wood. Further information on the requirements of the Clean Air Act can be found here: Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean Air Act 1993 including designation and supervision of smoke control areas and you can contact them for details of Clean Air Act requirements.
FUEL
Wood- All types of wood are suitably provided they are well seasoned, UNTREATED, and have a moisture level between 12% and 20%. For softwoods, typically they will need to have been left in suitable storage for 9+ months for the moisture to evaporate. For hardwoods, this will usually be 18 months. It is recommended that logs should be no more than 5” or 125mm in diameter. Logs should be no more than 320mm in length. If you are unsure of the moisture content of your fuel, then you can buy a moisture meter which will indicate the moisture levels in your fuel. 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 a chimney fire. Timber that is not of a suitable moisture content will also create more smoke and harmful emissions. Manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite can be used and will all have different qualities and effects. – Do NOT use Petro-Coke-based fuels or any petroleum-based fuels as this will invalidate the warranty. Any coal burned should be coal suitable for a multi-fuel stove (some coal is only for use on open fires and burns too hot for a stove).
AIR INLET CONTROLS
Your stove has three sets of air inlet areas
The upper vent above the door provides an air supply for the air-wash system and allows 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. The secondary air vent is set such that the closure plate does not seal fully, thus allowing some constant air supply into the stove. The lower vent knob on the bottom of the door controls the provision of Primary Air – this is the primary source of air supply for combustion. Sliding the knob to the right increases the amount of Primary airflow into the stove.
The (third) Tertiary vent control is located underneath the stove and controlled by a lever/ knob tucked under the bottom shelf. Pulling the lever out increases the airflow into the stove. The air is then channeled through a chamber on the back of the stove and enters the firebox via a series of small holes. Pushing the lever fully encloses this air intake partially. This intake cannot be fully closed. This ensures the stove maintains a level of combustion not likely to create excessive smoke.
TOOLS
The glove is provided for adjusting the air inlets and for opening the door when the stove is hot, as these knobs will heat up when in use. NOTE – all parts of the stove will become hot during use and care needs to be taken to avoid injury through burning. LIGHTING THE FIRE.
- Before lighting the fire for the first time, ensure that-
- Installation and building work are complete.
- The chimney is suitable and sound and has been swept and free from obstruction.
- Adequate ventilation and provision for combustion air have been made.
- That the stove installation has been carried out according to Building Regulations and any applicable local regulations as well as these installation instructions.
- That chimney draw has been checked and is within specification. (The stove has been tested at nominal output with a flue draught of 12 Pa) Flue draughts more than 18 Pa when warm will hurt the efficiency, and could cause premature wear and damage to the stove.
Ignition (Ongoing, once the above procedure has been followed)
- Ensure all air inlets are fully open.
- Construct a pile of kindling in the middle of the grate using approximately 1kg of kindling wood.
- Light with a single chemical firelighter.
- Partially shut the door but left it cracked open slightly.
- After about 5 minutes or when the fire is well established, shut the door.
- After a further 3-5 minutes as the fire starts to die, add a further three small logs weighing approx 1kg
- Once these logs are alight, and after about 7 minutes or so, a normal load of 1-2 logs weighing approximately 1.2kg in total can be added.
- Once this load is burning well, the Primary air vents can be closed, with the Secondary and Tertiary Vvents left open.
Refuelling
- Open the Primary air vents.
- Add up to 1.2 kg
- After about 2-3 minutes or when flames from the fresh fuel are fully established, close the Primary vents.
- At high power output, your stove will require refueling approximately every 60 minutes.
- It is important to follow these instructions to achieve clean burning and to maximize the efficiency of the stove.
- Do not leave the fire unattended until flames are well established on the newly charged logs.
- Always refuel onto hot embers.
- Reduced burn rates can be achieved by reducing the openings of the Secondary and Tertiary air vents.
What to do in the event of a chimney fire: –
- cut off the air supply to the stove, i.e. close the primary and secondary air supplies
- move any combustible materials well away from the stove
- get everyone out safely
- make sure that the fire brigade has clear access
- call 999 If you have any questions or concerns regarding the safe use of your stove, please contact us
Baffle plate Removal
Troubleshooting Solutions for Stove Problems
Installed and used correctly your stove will provide years of warmth with little effort but if 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.
tove is difficult to light/keep lit
- Damp fuel – Wood should be a maximum of 20% moisture and ideally 12-15%. We strongly advise purchasing a digital moisture meter to test your logs. Always split logs in half and test the center of the log.
- Poor draught and chimney strength – Your chimney needs to pull through adequate air for combustion. Flue draught should be between 12Pa and 18Pa – if in doubt consult a local expert.
- Logs too big – Always start fires small and gradually build them up. Begin with paper or solid firelighters, building a small fire with kindling (small sticks of wood) until the kindling is well-lit and hot. Then gradually build the fire with your wood logs (not too thick). (Splitting the logs will increase the surface area allowing more thorough burning). Once the firebox is up to temperature, slightly larger logs can be added.
- Chimney/flue blocked – Excessive soot should not be allowed to build up in the flue – flues should be professionally cleaned when required and, in any case, at least once per year, or more if your chimney/fuel type is causing excessive soot to build up.
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