Alfa Plam AMELIA User manual

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SOLID FUEL STOVE
Amelia
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
This product meets the requirements of the Ecodesign Directive in terms of efficiency and air pollution level, in
order to contribute to the reduction of energy consumption and negative environmental impact.
ENG_v.1.0

Figure 2. Solid Fuel Stove
1. Control of flue gas
2. Secondary air inlet
3. Combustion chamber door
4. Handle
5. Ashtray door
6. Primary air regulator
DEAR CUSTOMERS!
Thank you for the purchase of our product.
You have chosen a good quality and economical product, the result of our long-term experience in the production of cookers
and pellet stoves.
Hopefully we have managed to meet your requests completely, both regarding design and the size of residential area to be
heated.
Prior to the stove installation please read this manual and respect all instructions.
It is necessary to comply with the effective construction rules and regulations on firebox, as well as all required local,
national and European standards.
Important notes:
Never manipulate fireplace by holding cast top plate!
The fireplace should be manipulated only while it is packed. The packed stove should be brought to the location where it would
be installed and only then it should be unpacked (figure 1). It should be moved by holding its lateral sides or by using ropes
below the fireplace. Fireplace lifting should never be performed by holding its top cast iron plate because the sealing of top plate
could be damaged which could compromise the performances of fireplace.
Figure 1. Unpacikng stove at location where it will be installed
CAUTION!
SURFACES CAN BE VERY HOT!
ALWAYS USE A PROTECTIVE GLOVE!
For the proper stove operation you should read carefully this manual and follow the stated instructions.
During combustion, thermal energy is released, which significantly influences increasing temperatures of surfaces, doors,
handles, glass and exhaust gases. Avoid contact with those elements if you are not wearing protective equipment (including a
protective glove).
Ensure that children are aware of the risks and keep them away from the stove during operation.
Packaging components can be dangerous for children and adults with disabilities. There is a risk of injury. It is necessary to
remove all components in a safe place.
Replacement parts, other than our tested original parts, must not be used on the stove. Alfa Plam is not responsible for the
consequences of upgrading the stove.
The air inlet or flue gas outlets must not be reduced.
The area where the appliance is installed should have satisfactory fresh air supply. If the windows and doors are well sealed,
or if other air-consuming appliances such as a steam cleaner, a tumble dryer, a fan, etc.., are installed in the area where the
stove is placed, and take air, in such circumstances, air for combustion (fresh air) should be led from outside.
Use only recommended types of fuel –namely wood logs.
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Cast top plate
Wooden pallet

The necessary discharge pressure should be 12 Pa during normal workload. If the pressure exceedes 15 Pa, throttle valve
spacer should be used for the discharge pipe (Figure 8a, and 8b)
The ashpan must not contain any flammable materials. The filling level should not exceed the height of lateral sides to the
ashpan.
Caution!
The door and the section containing ash should always be closed (except in lighting fire, fuel supply and cleaning up ash) to
prevent the escape of hot air.
It is not allowed to do modifications on the stove, except with the use of recommended and inspected original parts and
provided that the works are performed only by our service company.
In case fire breaks out in the chimney, the stove door should remain closed with the air control damper also being closed!
Never attempt to put out fire by pouring water down the chimney. Due to water vapor created in the chimney there is a risk of
explosion. In case of emergency call the fire department on their emergency helpline number!
In case of interference close all air control dampers and until the cause is eliminated do not inject new fuel into the stove!
If you follow the installation and operation instructions, the stove shall be a reliable heat source. All possible problems could
be solved through our service company. In case of complaints including problems or functional errors, please contact our
service company. They shall assist you in placing orders on spare parts.

List of contents:
1. Technical Data ..................................................................................................................................................1
2. Stove Description..............................................................................................................................................1
3. Air Control.........................................................................................................................................................1
3.1 Primary Air ................................................................................................................................................1
4. Installation of the Stove ....................................................................................................................................2
5. Stove Commissioning .......................................................................................................................................2
5.1 Stove Commissioning and Operation.........................................................................................................3
5.2 Maintenance and Cleaning ........................................................................................................................4
6. Information on Use and Transport.....................................................................................................................4
7. Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................................................................4
8. The Nameplate..................................................................................................................................................5

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1. Technical Data
- width 455 mm
- depth 445 mm
- height 875 mm
- nominal heat output 8.0 KW
-Efficiency degree (%) 81,%
- diameter of flue pipe connection Ø120 mm
- draught 12 Pa
- stove weight 105 kg
- flue engagement upwards
- waste gas temperature –wood logs: 240 º C
- CO2content-wood logs: 9,42%
- CO (%) with split logs: 0,120
2. Stove Description
The stove is designed for periodicaly heating of closed spaces, with closed door. It is made of sheet-metal parts with grate,
front frame, panel and door from cast iron. The firebox is lined with replaceable panels made of firesand. The external coating is
enameled or painted. The air inlet necessary for ignition and combustion is located on the door to the ashpan. The back side
holds the tertiary air inlets.
The fireplace is delievered with wood battens that fix fire sand pannels and styropore that fix air deflectors. Before first use
of the fireplace, it is necessary to remove wood battens and styropor. The wood battens shouild be removed carefully from the
burner. The styropor should be removed by hand through the combustion chamber door, approximatelly at the same height as
the decorative cover is placed.
Control of flue gas and vermiculite are packed in the burner and it should be unpacked and installed in accordance to the
recommendations described in user manual. Vermiculite should be unpacked and installed in a way that it should be placed at
the lateral holders of vermiculite, positioned completely forward, toward the glass.
Control of flue gas should be installed in a way that wider end of conector should be installed on the iron top plate, and narrow
end of connector should be connected to flue pipes.
Figure 3. Styropor and vermiculite position
3. Air Control
Air control is performed on the ashpan door through an air control enabling the supply of primary air.
Make sure that the ashpan is not overfull. Discharge should be performed regularly to facilitate free air supply.
Secondary air intake is located on the stove door. Secondary and tertiary air provide oxygen necessary for clean combustion
(complete burning of previously incomplete combustion products). Poor oxygen intake generates big emission of harmful
substances, which could lead to chimney blockage.
3.1 Primary Air
Reliable fuel combustion is established on the basis of primary air. Such air is adjusted by the primary air control on the
ashpan door (figure 4, position 6). To ignite wood the control should be opened up to the maximum. Upon the ignition, the
control should decrease to 1/3 intake, i.e. at ~3mm
NOTE: To prevent the stove overheating, fuel quantity must not exceed 2.25 kg of dry wood logs per hour, if the combustion
air is properly adjusted.
Figure 4
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Protective
styropor which
need to be
removed
Vermiculite
Decorative
cover
Lateral holders
of vermiculite

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4. Installation of the Stove
During stove installation you should follow valid regulations regarding the construction and firefighting requirements. The
placement site should be horizontal and with sufficient bearing capacity, otherwise the appropriate measures must be applied
for equal load distribution. In case of flammable floor (wood, plastics, textile...) it is necessary to put steel-sheet, copper or other
inflammable material on the floor beneath the stove. Such base must cover the stove profile for at least 30 cm, and on the
operation side it should be greater in length by 50 cm.
Figure 5. Distance from flamable surround surfaces
There should be enough space between the stove and flammable objects (with wooden sheeting, furniture, curtains etc.).
The distance between the wooden parts of furniture or plastics and other flammable objects to be protected must be at least 80
cm to the sides and 40 cm on the back (Figure 5). There should be a distance of 90 cm at least between flammable objects from
the stove filling opening.
Installation of objects above the stove is forbidden if the cast panel is used.
During the installation of used air drain pipe it is necessary to secure the distance of at least 40 cm away from flammable
materials.
Before the stove is connected to the chimney it is mandatory to consult the local competent chimney sweeping organization.
The flue-stove connection is done through the connecting elements according to SRPS.M.R4.031 (DIN 1298 or DIN EN 1856-2).
Make sure that the chimney fittings do not protrude from the cross-section into the waste gas drain pipe, as well as that they
have proper sealing function.
To achieve the best stove operation, the installation should be performed properly and perfect chimney should be provided.
In any case it is necessary to inspect the existing flue pressure before the commissioning through the placement of lighted
candle beneath the flue inlet. Chimney draught is considered sufficient if the flame bends towards the flue inlet. Slight flame
bending indicates insufficient draught. The area where the appliance is installed should have satisfactory fresh air supply
(Figure 6).
If two fireboxes are installed on a single chimney within a single floor (multiple engagement), the distance between the
connections must not be less than 50 cm.
Figure 6. Fresh air supply
5. Stove Commissioning
Before the stove is stoked for the first time it is necessary to wipe the enameled surfaces with damp cloth to prevent the
formation of stains. Painted surfaces should not be touched and no objects should be placed on the stove, so that the paint
would not get damaged. Finally, the paint hardens only after several hours of heating.

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After reading the operation manual, the stove is commissioned for the first time. During the first stoking you should open the
windows because the anticorrosive protection produces unpleasant smell and smoke. That is normal phenomenon, but soon
ends. If necessary, turn on the fan for faster air circulation. Stoke up to the maximum temperature load, 1 hour at least. If the
maximum temperature is not reached during the first stoking, problems with unpleasant smell might occur later also.
Sensitive persons such as pregnant women and children should be outside the room during this phase. Some built-in parts
(drain pipe, ashpan door, stove door) become hot during operation, posing a risk of burns. Handrail on the firebox door becomes
very hot during the operation, therefore the opening and closing of the door could be done only with protective gloves (see figure
7).
Keep children away from the stove. When the stove is stoked for the first time, small quantities of fuel should be stoked three
times to prevent the formation of cracks on the firesand.
Figure 7. Door handle
During the every ignition, in order to speed up the process, the control of flue gas damper should be open (picture 7a) by setting
its handle in vertical position. After the ignition, the handle should be set in horizontal position, control of flue gas damper
should be closed (picture 7b).
Figure 8a Opened control of flue gas damper Figure 8b Closed control of flue gas damper
5.1 Stove Commissioning and Operation
- Open the primary air control damper to the maximum,
- Open the stove door,
- Insert soft wood shavings, chipboard or paper,
- Place two pieces of wood across,
- Ignite the paper,
- Close the stove door and slightly open the ashpan door,
- When the flame intensity increases, close the ashpan door and let the wood burn away .
Upon the formation of ember, feed new fuel and set the air control damper, so that it remains open 1/3. Never feed new fuel
to flame!
ATTENTION
During the stove operation and wood logs are to be placed inside, the door should have two-phase opening mechanism: first,
the door should be open slowly and partially (up to 3 cm), so smoke could be sucked into the chimney, and then the door could
be fully open, but slowly to prevent ember fallout. At sudden opening, the stove door initiates the movement of certain amount of
smoke. If adding fuel, the door should be opened carefully to eliminate smoke. This method stops smoke from entering the
room.
Nominal heat output is achieved with the following fuel quantities and the primary air control damper settings.
Fuel type
Fuel quantity
Combustion time
Air control on the stove door near the ashpan
kg
h
Degree
wood logs
2.25
1
3.5 mm/30%open
The stove may be stoked only with natural wood logs. Wood logs are placed in pieces whose length measures 20cm.
Remember, this stove is not an appliance used for waste incineration.
While the stove is in function, the door has to be closed. Slightly above the door there are openings used for cleaning glass, with
their function to enable the air supply inside the stove.
Lacquered, painted, veneered and impregnated firewood or wood treated with glue should not be used for the stove. In this
case any manufacturer's warranty and liability become void. Firewood should be used dry (humidity up to 20%). As a rule, wood
becomes dry after being stored in dry and well-ventilated place for two years. Wet wood has low calorific value and forms
sediments inside the flue pipes, as well as the chimney.
Under the most adverse weather conditions certain hindrances could occur in the chimney (eg. poor weather conditions). In
such cases the stove operation is not allowed for safety reasons.

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5.2 Maintenance and Cleaning
The stove should be inspected regularly by an expert. The stove, flue pipe and chimney should be cleaned regularly several
times a year, at least once in the heating season.
Regular maintenance and cleaning are important for proper and reliable stove operation. Maintenance of enameled or
painted surfaces is recommended only when the stove has cooled down. The stove should be cleaned with clean water and a
soft cloth. Painted surfaces are cleaned with dusting brush or a dry cloth. Do not use water or damp cloths for cleaning painted
stoves. The cleaning frequency depends on the type of fuel, namely the stove service life and the operation method.
The ashpan (figure 9) should be regularly emptied before each stove operation. The grate should be cleaned 1-2 times
weekly. In case of clogged air inlet with slag or other combustion residues, these should be immediately eliminated and the
grate should be cleaned thoroughly. When it comes to stoking, soot formation should be avoided. Soot is produced during the
combustion for the following reasons:
-Poor draught in the chimney (poor-quality chimney)
-The stove is handled improperly, eg. oxygen supply is interrupted too early. We do not have any influence on the above
mentioned facts. Therefore, we cannot assume any responsibility for clean glass.
Glass on the door should be cleaned only if the stove has cooled down, with a cloth or newspaper soaked and dipped into
ashes; the contaminated parts should be wiped down until they are clean completely. Regular detergents can also be used.
While the stove is in function, the glass should not be cleaned for safety reasons! Under normal conditions the glass becomes
dark in the ignition phase; however the color disappears during the use.
ATTENTION
The ceramic glass is resistant to high temperatures, but it could break due to thermal shock or heavy blow, therefore the
glass should not be punched.
Cracks seen on the metal-sheet surface are created under normal thermal expansion during regular operation. These cracks
do not compromise the work of the stove at all.
Figure 9
For optimal operation of the stove the following actions are necessary:
Occasional and comprehensive cleaning,
Occasional cleaning of the flue pipe to eliminate smoke and possible residue,
Occasional cleaning of flue gas compartments (from firebox through the flue pipe),
Empty the ashpan on the bottom of stove and remove all ash residue,
Clean the chimney once a year to prevent sediment formation, otherwise in high temperatures such sediments could
ignite, with severe consequences to the chimney and the entire house caused by improper behavior.
6. Information on Use and Transport
During the stove relocation make sure that the stove remains in balance, therefore avoid sudden movements.
Before any movement is done, check whether the forklift has the load capacity greater than the weight of the stove in
question: the operator is in charge of lifting the load.
Pay attention that the children do not play with the packaging components for safety reasons.
7. Frequently Asked Questions
The ignition problems:
-Open the primary air and if necessary, open the ashpan door slightly,
-Use well-dried wood logs,
-Check whether the flue pipes are well-connected,
-Check the draught in the chimney,
-Check whether the ashes and the combustion residue have clogged the exhaust pipes or the firebox grate.
Glass gets dirty very quickly:
-Wet wood logs: use dry firewood (10-20% relative humidity),
-Check whether the ashes and the combustion residue have clogged the exhaust pipes or the grate,
-Inappropriate firewood,
-The stove does not have sufficient pull (see the connection and the chimney),
-Setting is not well-adjusted: if the secondary air inlet is closed, the glass gets dirty quickly,
-There is a condensate inside the combustion chamber,

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-In the first few ignitions the formation of condensate is expected, as the materials covering the stove contain moist,
-Check whether the chimney size is too big and whether the flame reaches the chimney top.
8. The Nameplate
The nameplate is attached to the back or the bottom of stove, containing serial number that should be listed for each order.