Alfa Plam VULKAN S User manual

METAL INDUSTRY VRANJE
Radnička St. 1, Tel.: [phone]
SOLID FUEL FURNACE
For occasional use
VULKAN AND VULKAN S

OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
GENERAL INFORMATION

It is generally necessary to comply with applicable national building rules and regulations applying
to fireplaces, and all relevant local, national, and European standard and regulations.
Important to read before use:
- In order for your fireplace stove to function properly, it is important that you read our
manual carefully and comply strictly with instructions contained here.
- Use only the recommended types of fuel. Regulation 1. BlmSchV referring to approved
list of fuels is to be followed.
- Necessary pressure difference (draft) in normal working load should be approximately 12
Pa. When pressure exceeds 15 Pa, built-in flue damper control should be used.
- Sufficient fresh air incoming to the fireplace hearth should be ensured in the room in
which the fireplace is to be positioned. If windows and doors are tightly sealed or if other
devices, such us exhaust fans, clothes dryers, venting systems or other such devices
exhaust air from room with fireplace, then fresh combustion air should be supplied from
outside if needed. In this regards, before installing fireplace, consulting authorized
organization dealing with chimney safety is necessary in any case.
- No inflammable material should be stored in ash can. Ashes should not build up above
the height of lateral sides of the ash can.
- Door of hearth and ash compartment should always be closed (except when starting fire,
adding woods and ashes removal) in order to prevent worm air to be drawn out of the
fireplace opening.
- Fireplace stove must not be altered, unless change is done with our offered and verified
original parts of equipment, and if works are carried out by qualified service team of our
factory.
- In case of fire in the chimney, door of stove should be closed and outside air kit set to
zero! Never extinguish chimney fire with water. Water steam creates in strokes in
chimney, which can cause explosion. In case of chimney fire call fire brigade!
- In case of a problem, close all air ducts and do not add fuel to stove until problem is
solved!
VULKAN VULKAN S
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Figure 1
Solid fuel furnace
1. Furnace panel
2. Door of hearth
3. Furnace coat
4. Ash compartment
5. Grate vibrator
1. Technical data
VULKAN VULKAN S
- Width………………………………………………………..340 mm………….…..340 mm
- Depth……………………………………………………….360 mm……………....360 mm
- Height………………………………………………………885 mm……………….885 mm
- Nominal heat power……………………………………… 4,0 kW…….………….4,0 kW
- Chimney pipe connection diameter ……………………120 mm………………...20 mm
- Height from floor to chimney pipe axis…………………776 mm….……………776 mm
- Stove weight ………………………………………………81 kg……..………….. 81 kg
-utilization rate (wood/brown coal briquettes……………………….. 84/85 %
- Use of chimney …………………………………...multiple
- Waste air current………………………………… seasoned wood:……………….3,5 g/s
lignite briquette: ……………… 4,1 g/s
- Waste air temperature …………………………...seasoned wood:……………….260 º C
lignite briquette:………………..225 º C
- Necessary pressure difference …………………seasoned wood:………………...12 Pa
lignite briquette:………………….12 Pa
- CO2 content …………………………………….. seasoned wood:………………..9,61 %
- lignite briquette:……………..…………………………………………………………9,03 %
2. Furnace description
Furnace is made of sheet-metal parts with cast iron grate, cast iron plate and cast iron door.
Hearth is coated with replaceable fire clay plates.
Outside coating is made of enamel.
Fresh combustion air ducts are located on the hearth door and ash can door.
3. Air control
Outside air control is located on hearth door and ash compartment door.
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Air control duct located on the hearth door allows ignition and fuel combustion.
Ash compartment should not be over filled. In order to allow free flow of air, ashes should be
removed regularly.
Secondary air control duct is located on the hearth door. Secondary air supplies oxygen
needed for clean combustion (full combustion of byproducts). Bad oxygen inlet causes
increased harmful emissions, which could cause chimney blockage.
3.1 Primary air
7 Reliable fuel combustion is achieved with primary
combustion air intake. Intake of this air is regulated with
primary air control duct located on ash can door (figure 2,
position 7). Air control kit on ash container door (figure 2, position 7)
illustrates direction of closing and opening of the duct with numbers
from 0 (closed) – 3 (max). When igniting fire the duct should be open
on maximum (position 3). NOTE: In order to avoid overheating of the
furnace, fuel quantity must not exceed 1.1 kg of dry seasoned wood
or lignite briquette per hour, when air combustion intake is properly
positioned.
Figure 2
3.2 Using handle located on the hearth door
Handle on the hearth door is hot during furnace
operation, and opening and closing of the hearth
door is possible only with a special key provided
in the furnace tool kit (see figure 3).
Figure 3
3.3 Secondary air
3.3.1 Regulation of the secondary air in the furnace type VULCAN
Secondary air control is shown on figure 4,
position 8.
Numbers from 0 to 3 can be found around air control
kit. When turning the kit towards 0, intake of
secondary air reduces, and turning the kit towards 3
increases intake of secondary air.
Figure 4
3.3.2 Secondary air in the furnace type VULCAN S
In this type of furnaces the fire door has a ceramic glass, resistant to high temperatures.
The entrance of secondary air is set to provide quality fuel combustion.
4. Installation of furnace

Installation of furnace must strictly comply with applicable building codes and firefighting
requirements. Place where furnace is to be installed must be horizontal and with sufficient
bearing power, otherwise, appropriate measures on even load distribution should be taken. If
floor is made of flammable material (wood, plastic, textile, etc.) sheet metal plates, copper plates
or plates made of similar inflammable material must be inserted under furnace. This ground
surface must extend around furnace for minimum 50 cm. Clearance between furnace and
surrounding furniture and other objects made of wood, plastic or other flammable material must
be minimum 30 cm on sides and 25 cm on the back side of furnace. Clearance between
flammable materials and front fuel load opening must be minimum 80 cm.
Sufficient clearance must be maintained between furnace and surrounding flammable materials
(with wooden forms, furniture, curtains, etc.)
Nothing should be placed or mounted above the furnace if cast iron panel is used.
When installing outlet pipes for used air, minimum 40 cm of clearance must be maintained
between pipes and flammable materials.
Prior to connecting outlet pipe to chimney, consulting authorized organization dealing with
chimney safety is necessary. Connection of furnace to chimney is carried out with binding
sections in accordance with DIN 1298 or DIN EN 1856-2. Make sure that chimney connections do
not outstand in waste air and gas outlet cross section and that connections are firmly and
properly fastened. DIN-1 18160 must generally be complied with.
Chimney dimensioning is carried out in accordance with DIN EN 13384.
In order to achieve optimal furnace output, installation must be carried out properly and perfect
chimney function must be ensured. Existing chimney pressure should be tested prior to furnace
operation. Testing is done with a lighted candle placed in front of chimney opening. Chimney draft
is sufficient if candle flame twists towards the opening. Slight twisting of flame indicates
insufficient chimney draft.
If two hearths are installed on one floor (multiple use), distance between connections must be
minimum 50 cm.
If chimney draft is to strong, it can be controlled (reduced) by
flue damper control kit, built in outlet pipe. Maximum reduction
of chimney draft is achieved when flue damper is positioned 90º
C versus outlet connection pipe axes (see figure 5).
Figure 5
5. Operating furnace
Prior to initial operation, wipe all enamel surfaces with damp cloth to avoid stains.
After reading Operation manual you may start operating furnace.
Open windows because anticorrosion protection releases odors and smoke during initial
operation. This is considered normal and will stop shortly. Ensure proper air circulation. If needed
turn on a fan for better air circulation. Maximum temperature load should be maintained for at
least one hour. If maximum temperature is not obtained during initial operation, odors and smoke
may occur again later.
Pregnant women and children should not be in the room during the initial operation.
Keep in mind that certain furnace parts (outlet pipe, fuel load door, hearth door, etc.) are hot
during furnace operation and may cause burns. Keep children away from furnace. During initial
operation add small quantities of fuel three times in order to prevent fireclay cracking.
5.1 Initial operation and operating furnace
- Open primary air control duct to maximum (figure 2, position 7)
- Open hearth door
- Insert wood wool, chippings or paper
- Put two logs above
- Light fire
- Close hearth door

- Open door on ashes compartment
- Close vertical grate (figure 7 position 10)
- Let wood burn out and close door on ashes compartment.
When chippings establish hot bed of embers, open door and add fuel in the hearth and adjust
primary and secondary air control according to type of fuel. Never add new fuel when there is
flame!
Air control duct on ashes compartment should be in
marked position (1 - 3) (see figure 6).
Figure 6
When adding fuel, open hearth door slowly to avoid smoke entering the room.
Nominal heat power is achieved in accordance with the following table.
Type of fuel Fuel quantity Combustion time Air control duct on
ashes ompartment
Chimney draft
control
Kg H Position Position
Seasoned wood 1,6 1,5 3 2
Lignite briquette 2,25 2 3 0
Use only natural seasoned wood and lignite briquettes. Seasoned wood should be in logs 17 cm
long, or use 4 cubes of lignite briquettes.
Polished, painted, veneered and impregnated wood or wood treated with glue is not allowed for
use. This voids every guarantee and responsibility of the manufacturer. Use dry seasoned wood
(20 % of moisture). As rule, wood is dry after being stored in dry place with good air circulation for
two years. Wet wood uses energy for drying and has low caloric value and accumulates creosote
in chimney pipes and chimney.
Bad chimney condition (e.g. bad weather) may cause problems and smoke may not be eliminated
completely. In such case it is not allowed to operate furnace due to security issues.
5.2 Furnace maintenance and cleaning
Whole furnace should regularly be checked by competent personnel. Hearth, chimney pipes and
chimney must be cleaned regularly, several times per year and at least once during heating
season.
Regular maintenance and cleaning is crucial for proper and reliable operation of furnace. Enamel
surfaces should be cleaned only when cold. Clean furnace with water and soft cloth. In certain
conditions, clean furnace with soap. Cleaning frequency depends on type of fuel, duration and
usage of furnace.
Ash can should be regularly emptied prior
o e ach operation (figure 7, position 11).
1-2 times per week clean grate(figure 7, position 9).
In case that air duct get blocked by byproducts,
these must be removed immediately.
In this case pull grate out and clean it (figure 7).
Figure 7
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Grate vibrating is carried out with handle
as shown on figure 8.
Figure 8
6. General information
If you comply with installation and operation manual, this furnace will be a reliable heating source.
All problems with your furnace may be resolved by our service. In case of problems or mistakes
in operation, please contact our service. They will help you with ordering spare parts too.
7. WARRANTY SERVICE PERIOD
This is the period in which we guarantee service, accessories and spare parts from the date of
purchase of the device. The warranty service period is in accordance with the current legislation.
In case of change of model and design of the device, the deadline for replacement of the parts is
within the statutory term. After this period, we provide the replacement parts in the new design.
7.1 WARRANTY SERVICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Product warranty is valid in the specified statutory period.
The warranty does not extend to glass, ceramic and physical damage caused after the date of
purchase.
THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES ALL THE RIGHTS TO CHANGE THESE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
The device will work properly in the warranty period only when used in accordance with this
manual for connection and use.
The warranty shall be terminated if it is determined that:
- if the connection of the product or repair was performed by an unauthorized person,
or if there were installed unoriginal parts,
- if the device is not properly used in accordance with this manual,
- if there is a mechanical damage caused during the usage of this device,
- if the repair was performed by an unauthorized person,
- if the device is used for commercial purposes,
- if the damage occurred during transport, after the sale of the device,
- if the defect is due to irregular installation, improper maintenance or mechanical
damage caused by the customer,
- if the defect is due to a too high or too low voltage or it is caused by force majeure .
We can remove the defects of the device and outside the warranty period with original spare
parts for which we also guarantee the same terms.
This warranty does not exclude or affect the consumers’ rights in terms of conformity of products
in accordance with the statutory provisions. If the delivered product does not meet the contract,
the consumer is entitled to require the seller to eliminate this disparity by repairing or replacing
the product without compensation in accordance with the current legislation.