Alfa Plam Gala User manual

A.D. METAL INDUSTRY VRANJE
Radnička 1
SOLID FUEL STOVE
Gala
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
The product meets the Ecodesign Directive requirements related to the degree of efficiency and air pollution
level in order to reduce energy consumption and negative effect to the environment.
SRP_V.1.0

Content:
MANUFACTURER / PRODUCT TYPE .............................................................................................................. 1
Manufacturer ......................................................................................................................................... 1
Technical Data ....................................................................................................................................... 1
USER MANUAL.............................................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Inspection at Delivery............................................................................................................................. 2
Precautions............................................................................................................................................ 2
Adequate Fuels ............................................................................................................................... 2
Inadequate Fuels ............................................................................................................................ 2
Fire Hazard............................................................................................................................................. 2
Human Being Is No Filter........................................................................................................................ 2
Warnings................................................................................................................................................ 2
BASIC USER CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................ 2
3. STOVE DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................... 3
Increased Functionality with More Simple Regulator .............................................................................. 3
4. STOVE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................. 3
Possibility of Connecting Flue Gas Pipe to the Back Part of Stove.......................................................... 3
VENTILATION AND COMBUSTION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 4
5. LIGHTING FIRST FIRE .................................................................................................................................... 5
Ignition Procedure.................................................................................................................................. 5
Heating .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Fuel Injection.......................................................................................................................................... 6
6. STOVE CLEANING ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Warnings................................................................................................................................................ 7
Warning.................................................................................................................................................. 7
ASSESSMENT OF NECESSARY THERMAL POWER......................................................................................... 7
DEVICE SHUTDOWN ...................................................................................................................................... 7

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Image 1 Solid Fuel Stove
1. Flue gas extension
2. Panel
3. Side
4. Door
5. Handle
6. Bottom portal
MANUFACTURER / PRODUCT TYPE
Manufacturer
Alfa –Plam a.d.
Tel.: [phone]
Radnička 1
Fax: [phone]
17 500 VRANJE
Email: [email protected]
SERBIA
Technical Data
PRODUCT TYPE
GALA
- Stove dimensions
- width
599 mm
- depth
430 mm
- height
979 mm ...(with flue gas extension 1113 mm)
Nominal heat output
8.00kW
Diameter of flue gas pipe connection
Ø118 mm
Necessary pressure to the chimney
12 Pa
Stove weight
97 kg
Efficiency
76.4 %
Chimney connection
from above and behind
Distance between the floor and flue pipe connection axis behind
889 mm
Flue gas flow rate
9.2 g/s
Flue gas temperature
253.7 º C
CO-emission in relation to 13 % O2
0.0675 %
CO2content
7.71 %
Standard
EN 13240:2011
USER MANUAL
Introduction
Thank you for the purchase of ALFA - PLAM stove.
Please take some time to carefully read the manual.
For the proper stove operation and valid warranty certificate please observe the recommendations and guidelines in the
manual.
If you have any further questions not covered by the manual, please contact the local stove vendor or stove service.
Proper use and maintenance are preconditions to long and flawless stove operation.
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Image 2 Dimensions

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The device is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with diminished physical capacity, motor skills and
mental capacity, or persons with limited knowledge and experience without the presence of person in charge of their safety or
under care.
Inspection at Delivery
oFirst inspect the stove for defects or damages.
oPay special attention to the glass and doors.
oUpon the stove use the most often damages to the glass are mainly caused by incorrect handling.
oPrior to the installation check the functionality of all movable parts. For potential damages contact your local vendor.
Precautions
oWarning! Heated metal parts and glass could cause burns, therefore during the stove operation use protective gloves.
oUndertake special protection measures if children are near.
Fire Safety Measures inside the Radiation Field
oMinimum distance from the fire opening close to flammable items (e.g. pieces of furniture, alcoholic beverages),
should be greater than 100 cm.
oMinimum distance of elements from the back part and sides should be greater than 40 cm.
Fire Safety Measures outside the Radiation Field
oDo not place any combustibles at a distance less than 50 cm in relation to the open stove.
Adequat e Fuels
The stove is designed to combust fuel found in nature (e.g. beech, birch), wooden briquettes and coal briquettes.
Beech has among the best calorific values compared to other fuels, as well as good combustion properties (if dried and
stored properly).
Freshly chopped wood must be dried, mostly 12 to 18 months before their use (it is recommended that wood is dried
outside, protected from rain). Fuel moisture content should not exceed 20%.
Beech, birch and oak burn with stable flame and produce long-lasting ember.
Coniferous trees (e.g. pine tree, fir) smell nice, burn fast, crackle and produce sparks, but are rich in resin, which could have
adverse effect both to the stove and the chimney (cause the obstruction of flue ducts).
Inadequa te Fu els
It is forbidden to burn the following materials in the stove:
oSaturated or damp wood,
oPlywood,
oMaterials of animal origin (hoofs, horns, etc.),
oCoal dust
oPlastic waste and household waste,
oPaper and cardboard (except if used as kindling)
Please have in mind that burning any waste is dangerous to your health, given that it leads to environmental pollution. It
also results in poor stove combustion and shorter service life.
Fire Hazard
Waste disposal inside the stove, as well as waste combustion not only raises the question of health or service life, but also
poses as problem in connection with taking fire precautions. In general, if the stove is not operated properly (regular cleaning,
combustion of appropriate materials etc.) it could cause fire.
In case of fire due to improper use, the user shall be deemed legally responsible.
Human Being Is No Filter
Many flammable residues (e.g. wood, paper, blend etc.) contain heavy metals (Cd, Pb, Zn, Cr etc.) and halogens (e.g. Cl, F
etc.). With their combustion toxic gases such as nitric oxide, hydrochloric acid, hydrocarbon and dioxin could be emitted,
therefore polluting the environment.
Warnings
oIt is not allowed to wall up or change the stove (by adding/removing material)
oPay special attention regarding air supply and the connected regulation (air regulator). Whenever you are handling the
stove use the protective gloves to avoid possible burns.
oNever use gasoline, alcohol or similar substances to ignite the fire.
oDo not overload the stove (maximum 2-3 pieces of wood for lighting fire and 2.5 kg/h in case of continuous burning).
oAlways use the recommended fuel. This is important in connection with the validity of warranty certificate.
oAll damaged parts should be replaced before the first use.
oChimney connected to the stove must meet requirements provided by the user manual.
oTo connect the device with the chimney, you should by no means use flexible hose instead of flue gas pipes.
oRegular maintenance and care, such as cleaning the stove, flue gas pipes and nozzles is important for safe operation,
especially to the cost-effectiveness and maintenance of stove value.
oUnauthorized modifications to the device are forbidden, as every such repair shall violate the warranty.
BASIC USER CHARACTERISTICS
User of stove must be adult and responsible person with technical knowledge necessary for regular maintenance of
mechanical and electric parts to the stove.
Be careful not to let children come close to the stove while in operation, with the intent to play.

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Children may not come close to the stove while in operation, with the intent to play. The device can be used by children age
8 and above, as well as persons of diminished physical, sensory or mental capacity, provided that they are supervised by
seniors familiar with the user manual. Stove cleaning and maintenance cannot be performed by children without the
supervision of senior.
3. STOVE DESCRIPTION
oThe stove is made of metal and has closed combustion chamber.
oThe stove can be placed anywhere in the room (next to wall, in the corner etc.), provided that the floor is even. No
permit is necessary to install the stove.
oOur stove provides the sensation of at your home by pure combustion and heating of room.
Increased Functionality with More Simple Regulator
oDuring the stove operation, a layer of embers is produced in the combustion chamber, which provides even
combustion of fuel.
oWith the regulation of primary and secondary air supply based on the air regulator (Image 12, 14 and 16), discharge of
temperature from the stove can be controlled indirectly.
4. STOVE INSTALLATION
The stove should be placed on firm, horizontal surface at minimum distance to the back and on sides -40 cm, to the front-
100 cm (Image 3). The surface MAY NOT be made of any easily flammable material (linoleum, carpet, wood etc.) and it should
be connected to the chimney in accordance with the national regulation. Stove connection to the chimney could be performed
from above (factory setting) or from the back. Packed together with the device is the flue gas extension integrated to
previously installed flue gas connector for better use of combustion product. To the existing flue gas connector (Image 4.
detail d) fix the tape (Image 4. detail b) (packed together with flue gas extension and sheet metal screw) along the rim, above
the existing screw holes and place the flue gas extension (Image 4. detail a) to make an impermeable joint as in Image 4. Set
the safety screw (Image 4. detail c).
Image 3
Possibility of Connecting Flue Gas Pipe to the Back Part of Stove
The stove is factory set for the outlet of flue gases upwards, but if suitable the outlet of flue gases could be at the back.
Change of outlet can be done according to the instructions:
oLift the top plate–assembly (Image 4a, item 1)
oTo the back part of stove with the use of pliers cut thin strips that hold the lid (Image 5)
oUndo the screws and nuts from the flue gas connector and lid at the back of chamber (Image 6, item 2 and 3)
oSet the flue gas connector at the back of chamber, paying attention that the sealing strip fits properly, and affix with
screws and nuts (Image 7, item 3)
oPlace the lid to the upper part of chamber, paying attention that the sealing strip fits properly, and affix with screws
and nuts (Image 7, item 2)
oPut back the top plate –assembly (Image 10, item 1) to the place, making sure that the supports (Image 8, item L) fit
into the holes at the lower part of top plate - assembly
oPosition of the lid upon the delivery of stove (Image 9, item 4)
oPlace the lid to the appropriate place on the top plate –assembly (Image 10, item 4)
Image 4 Image 4a

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Image 5 Image 6 Image 7
Image 8 Image 9 Image 10
VENTILATION AND COMBUSTION INSTRUCTIONS
Combustion air must be supplied to the rooms where the stove is installed. The room should be ventilated continuously.
Fresh air inlet should be located at the bottom of room, with the air passing inside the inlet.
A) Combustion air supply via pipeline in a basement. For such connection option, the combustion air is heated previously,
which is useful regarding good and clean combustion. The installation of pipeline in the basement is simple.
B) Combustion air supply via basement. The combustion air is heated previously. The basement space should be
separated from the ventilation system in the house and with external openings. Avoid high levels of dust and moisture.
V) Combustion air supply from above. Air supply from above can be done only with inspected chimney systems.
In this case it is necessary to calculate the exact size of chimney!
D) Combustion air supplied directly outside. If the air supply comes directly via external wall, the combustion air is only
slightly preheated, which is unfavorable to clean combustion. In this case there is also a risk of condensation!
NOTE: These options of air supply are not recommended! However, if such options are implemented, contact qualified
expert.
The room with installed heating device must be supplied with sufficient fresh air. If windows and doors are sealed
hermetically or the room with the installed stove contains devices such as hood, hair dryer, fan etc., which extract the air, the
combustion air (fresh) must be supplied externally. In any case, the issue should be discussed with the competent chimney
sweeper before the stove installation.
Fresh air supply to the room with installed stove

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Steel chimney AISI 316 with double insulated chamber,
material resistant to 400 ° C. Optimal efficiency 100%
Fireproof chimney with double insulated chamber and
external lightweight concrete cladding.
Optimal efficiency 100%
Standard chimney made of clay with recesses.
Optimal efficiency 80%
It is forbidden to use chimney pipes with rectangular cross
section, whose aspect ratio is different from the plan.
Moderate efficiency 40%
Chimney –positioning and distance
5. LIGHTING FIRST FIRE
After the stove installation and connection to the chimney, first lighting of fire should be done by authorized person
(chimney sweeper).
oCommence with low intensity fire. All materials must be exposed to the temperature gradually to stop fuel crackling,
damages to the coating and material (binding).
oVentilate the room thoroughly. If there is a smell during the first firing –that is normal phenomenon due to
stabilization of painted parts. In the following firing the smell shall fade gradually.
Ignition Procedure
oPosition the air regulator to provide the supply of primary and secondary air simultaneously, the final position to the
left (view image below, Image 12).
oSet the regulator handle on the flue gas extension to the position as in Image 13 (along the flue gas extension).

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oOpen the door.
oAfter placing materials to be ignited (thin wood, ignition cubes, creased paper…) at the combustion chamber add 2-3
pieces of wood (chopped) on top. Fill in the stove carefully to avoid possible damages.
oIgnite flammable materials and close the stove door.
oOnce the stove is heated (mostly in 5 to10 minutes), close the primary air inlet (Image 14) by setting the regulator to
optimal position; Make sure that the parts of the oven are already heated and that a protective glove should be used;
oTurn the regulator handle on the flue gas extension transverse to the pipe axis (Image 15). Keep in mind that the parts
are already heated; therefore protective gloves should be used.
oHeat discharge is regulated by opening or closing the secondary air inlet.
oNominal heat output (8 kW) is generated when the air regulator is positioned, so that a small circular hole on the
regulator and a small channel on the door are aligned (Image 14)
oapproximately 2.5 kg fuel in the combustion chamber (firebox)
o12 Pa draught
oCertain quantity of air heated inside the stove is transferred through the channels onto the door glass, used for
cleaning the glass (airbrush cleaning).
Attention: Stoves require slightly longer ignition phase occasionally until there is sufficient negative pressure (draught), so
the stove could operate independently. In that case, use smaller fuel parts. Later you can use bigger as well.
If the doors are open in the course of lighting fire, a powerful draught could cause fire to flare up.
Heating
oMaximum capacity of firebox is 2.5 kg fuel per hour.
oLeave the fresh air inlet open (if available).
oFire intensity is regulated by secondary air inlet: the position of circular hole in the middle of regulator is aligned with
the door channel (Image 14);
oBy turning the regulator to the right (Image 16) both primary and secondary air inlets are closed;
Fuel Injection
oEvery time the door is opened you should always wear protective gloves.
oOpen the door slightly and wait 3-4 seconds, and then open the door fully and with care to prevent the emission of
flue gases from the chamber.
oRemember that the maximum capacity is 2.5 kg fuel per hour.
oClose the door.
oAlways keep fire under control to prevent possible fire accidents. Pay special attention if children are near.
6. STOVE CLEANING
Image 12
Regulator to the left
Both primary and
secondary air inlets are
fully opened
Image 14
Hole on the regulator in the middle is aligned
with the channel on bottom section
Secondary air inlet is optimally open
Image 16
Regulator to the right
Both primary and secondary air
inlets are fully closed
Image 13
Regulator handle along
the pipe, regulator is open
Image 15
Regulator handle
transverse to the pipe axis,
the regulator is closed

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Warnings
oCleaning should be done once the stove has cooled down completely. Remember –ember can remain in the ashes
for hours after the fire has been put out.
oEvery time you clean always wear protective gloves.
oOpen the door.
oRemove the residue from the combustion chamber.
oGlass should be cleaned with special cleaning agent (contact your local vendor in connection with the cleaning
agent).
oIf the stove is used properly, the glass should be clean (There is a possibility that the glass gets dirty and sooty if the
fuel is damp, the chimney is inadequate –insufficient draught etc.).
What happens if...
… there is not enough supply of fresh air?
oIs the air inlet closed?
oIs the combustion air regulator closed?
... the fire is extinguished on its own or is poorly ignited?
oIs the air inlet closed?
oIs the combustion air regulator closed?
oIs there enough supply of fresh air?
oIs the fuel damp?
oDo you use chopped wood?
… the room is not heated sufficiently?
oIs the combustion air regulator closed?
… the stove is overheated?
oIs the primary combustion air inlet fully open?
... the glass gets sooty too quickly?
oFuel contained too much moisture.
oThe supply of fresh air was insufficient.
Warning
oRepairs to the stove may be performed only by qualified and trained staff. Reading the manual cannot make you an
expert. In case of any problems similar to the above mentioned, please contact the local service or a chimney sweeper.
oThe space under the chamber is not intended for storage of flammable material.
ASSESSMENT OF NECESSARY THERMAL POWER
There is no absolute rule that could provide the assessment of necessary thermal power. The strength is determined by the
space to be heated, however it depends on the insulation to great extent. On average, thermal power necessary for properly
insulated room would be 30 kcal/h at m3(for external temperature of 0 ° C).
Indicative combustion value
Necessary quantity against 1 kg of dry wood
Fuel
Unit
kcal/h
kW
Dry wood (15% moisture)
kg
3600
4.2
1.00
Damp wood (50% moisture)
kg
1850
2.2
1.95
DEVICE SHUTDOWN
In case of fire or overheating, close the lids to the air inlet and do NOT open the door. Extinguish fire with the appropriate
devices (home fire extinguisher etc.). NEVER USE WATER TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE! In case of fire you should also notify the
local firefighters. Observe the local fire protection regulations!