Alpine Stirling F Manual

Alpine Woodheating Pty Ltd
13/29 Barry Street, Bayswater VIC 3153
Ph: 03 9720 3444 Fax: [phone]
www.alpineheating.com.au
KOSCIUSKO & STIRLING HEATER
INSTALLATION
SAFETY NOTICE
•Please read this manual before you use or install your Alpine Heater.
•If this Alpine Heater is not properly installed, it may result in a house fire. This Heater should
only be installed by a certified installer. Makeshift methods or compromises in installation
may result in a safety hazard and void the warranty.
•For your safety and protection always obtain council approval to install your Heater.
Your Alpine Heater installation must conform to Australia standard AS2918-1990. When installing
this appliance use only a flue kit which has been tested and approved to Australian Standard 2918.
Only use a 150 diameter flue pipe –an increase or decrease in the diameter of the flue can effect the
draft and can cause poor performance of the appliance. MINIMUM flue length is 3.6 meters.
Minimum Clearance to combustibles and hearth dimensions.
HEATERS
Stirling F/S
Stirling Insert
Kosciusko
Box
Facia
Width
690
605
895
770
Height
760
585
695
820
Depth
500
370
550
Rear Clearance
150
N/A
150
Side Clearance
375
N/A
350
Cnr Clearance
125
N/A
125
Note: Curtains and other flammable materials that may vary the above measurements, should be
considered, and located well clear of the appliance.
SAFETY WARNINGS
•Do not use flammable liquids such as petrol, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or
similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire. Always keep such liquids well clear of the
appliance.
•Appliance surfaces become hot during use. Keep children away from appliance during
operation.
•Only persons familiar with this heater should be allowed to operate.
•DO NOT OVERFIRE this heater. Always operate with the door closed.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DRAFT CONTROL
The manual draft control located on the top right hand side of the heater, regulates the amount of
air for combustion within the firebox. The more combustion air allowed into the firebox (move slide
knob to the right) the hotter and faster the fire will burn. Closing the draft control (move the slide
knob to the left) slows the rate of combustion resulting in slower burning fire and less heat output.
Note: Quality of wood and atmospheric conditions can affect the performance of this heater.
BREAKING IN
The first 2 or 3 fires should be small, this is important to allow the refractory and paint to cure
properly. The unit may give off some smoke and odour during this curing process, however this will
disappear after the first few fires. Allow adequate ventilation to assist with this. Excessive
temperatures during this period may damage the paint finish.
LIGHTING THE FIRE
1. Build the fire directly on the firebox floor.
2. Place several pieces of crumpled newspaper on the firebox floor.
3. Cover the paper with several pieces of kindling.
4. Place 3 or 4 small pieces of split firewood on the kindling.
5. Some additional pieces of newspaper placed on top of the kindling will assist the flue pipe to
heat quickly –this will improve the initial draft of your heater.
6. Fully open your draft control.
7. Light the lower newspaper in several places.
8. Close the door to prevent spillage but do not latch. This allows extra into the firebox for
start-up. DO NOT LEAVE FIRE UNATTENDED WHILE DOOR IS UNLATCHED.
9. When kindling and firewood is well alight and burning briskly (about 5-10 minutes) adjust
the draft control down to the required setting and turn the fan to the desired speed.
10. While the draft control is in any position except the closed position the fan must be on
operation. It is more efficient to reduce the heat output of the heater by regulating the draft
control with the fan on low.
This method of operation will conserve fuel and maximise heat output.
REFUELING
When adding fresh wood to the existing fire –open the draft control fully. Wait a few seconds then
open the door slowly, add new fuel, close and latch door. Allow new fuel to burn freely (about 10
minutes) and then adjust damper control to required setting.
OVERNIGHT BURN
To obtain a good overnight burn, half an hour before retiring for the night load (see refuelling) the
firebox with 4 or 5 good sized pieces of split firewood, close and latch door, leaving draft control
fully open. Ensure the wood is well alight (about 20 minutes) before fully closing the draft control.
Your heater is now on overnight burn mode. Turn off fan.

Assuming that you are using reasonable quality firewood the next morning your heater will still have
a bed of hot coals. Proceed as per refuelling and turn on fan.
WOOD FUEL
The most important factor that affects the performance of your Alpine Heater is the moisture
content of the wood. You should not burn wet or green unseasoned wood. The problem with
burning unseasoned wood is twofold. Firstly, wet wood requires energy in the form of heat to
evaporate the moisture trapped in the wood. This energy (heat) is lost and should have been used to
heat your home. Secondly, the moisture driven from the wood by the heat of the fire, in the form of
steam and resin vapour has a cooling effect on the flue pipe and condensation occurs causing a
build-up of creosote which must be removed.
Burning of Pine wood is highly not advised and will void your warranty.
Caution: Do not use flammable liquids such as petrol, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid
or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire. Always keep such liquids well clear of the appliance.
MAINTENANCE
PAINTED SURFACES
You Alpine Heater has been painted with a high-quality heat resistant paint that requires curing
(refer to breaking in). Moisture should not be allowed onto the surface prior to curing as the pain is
porous and the surface under the paint finish could be affected. After the curing you clean the
heater with a damp cloth and warm soapy water, nothing adhesive.
ASH REMOVAL
Ash needs to be removed when accumulation approaches the bottom of the door opening. When
cleaning always leave a 1cm of ash in the bottom of the firebox.
DOOR AND GLASS GASKETS
Check the gaskets periodically for proper seal. Worn or damaged gaskets can cause air leakage into
the firebox resulting in over firing and loss of efficiency. Replace gaskets when necessary.
DOOR GLASS
Inspect regularly and replace if cracks or breaks appear. Glass can be cleaned only when cold with
normal household glass cleaners. Should heavy creosote (Refer to Flue System) deposits prove
difficult to remove –you can purchase heavy duty glass cleaner.
FLUE SYSTEM
During the course of normal operation, your Alpin Heater produces Tar and other organic vapours
which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote within your flue system. Creosote is a sticky
tar like substance and when dried by the heat of the fire becomes flaky and is commonly known as
soot. Both creosote and soot are highly inflammable and must be removed from the flue system.
Failure to do so will not only reduce the performance of your heater but may cause a serious flue
fire.

Inspect the system regularly and remove any creosote and soot build up with a brush specifically
designed for Flues. It is recommended that before each winter season the entire be inspected,
cleaned, and repaired if necessary.
BAFFLE AND FIRE BRICKS
Regularly check the steel baffle plate and the firebricks located in the firebox are in sound condition
and correctly located. Should the baffle plate or the firebricks not be in sound condition they should
be replaced immediately.
PARTS
Parts for the heater can be purchased from the manufacturer or distributor if required.
Manufactured by: For:
Conomatic Australia Pty Ltd Alpine Woodheating Pty Lt
13/29 Barry Street 13/29 Barry Street
Bayswater VIC 3153 Bayswater VIC 3153
Ph: 03 9720 1234 Ph: 03 9720 3444
ABN: 60 154 671 155 ABN: 32 086 475 158