barbas PANOLUX 65 Manual

DIRECTIONS FOR USE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PANOLUX
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Panolux 52 6.0 kW Fitted •replace
Panolux 65 8.0 kW Fitted •replace
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
1.1 Preface........................................................................
1.2 Safety..........................................................................
2. Location..............................................................................
3. Installation instructions.........................................................
4. Operation of the !tted !replace...............................................
5. Stoking up for the !rst time...................................................
6. Use
6.1 Ventilation....................................................................
6.2 Getting the !re going.....................................................
6.3 While stoking...............................................................
6.4 Heating economically....................................................
7. General hints
7.1 Tips.............................................................................
7.2 Output.........................................................................
8. Fuel....................................................................................
9. Amount of fuel.....................................................................
10. Regular maintenance............................................................
11. Replacement parts...............................................................
12. Technical parts....................................................................
13. Frequently asked questions..................................................
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. PREFACE
We would like to congratulate you on your purchase of this modern BARBAS
•tted •replace. This quality product will give you years of heating pleasure as
you enjoy the play of the •ames and the cosy glow of the •re.
This manual contains directions for both positioning the appliance and for its
environmentally-friendly use. It also contains technical data for the appliance,
parts information and directions in the event of problems. Study this manual
carefully before using the •tted •replace. We recommend you keep this manual
in a safe place for reference purposes.
1.2. SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Safety
ŸDo not place •ammable objects within 80 cm of the appliance. Pay special
attention to furnishings and ornaments around the •re.
ŸWhen you use your •tted •replace, the exterior will become hot. Always
wear the glove or use the accessories supplied when •lling etc. Protect
yourself and others (especially children!) from burns. Do not leave children
unattended when the •re is burning.
ŸWatch your clothing. Synthetic clothing in particular can easily catch •re and
burn intensely.
ŸDo not approach the appliance with •ammable materials or liquids. Any work
with solvents, adhesives etc. in the space heated by the •tted •replace can
be very dangerous.
ŸMake sure you know what state your chimney is in. Cracks in the chimney
may not only lead to damp, staining of walls and leaking of smoke, they can
also impair the carrying off of smoke. Make sure you get proper advice from
your Barbas dealer or other specialist company.

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ŸAvoid chimney •res! Have your chimney swept at least once per year -
more often if you use your •re a lot. Prevent excessive deposits of soot inside
the chimney by not burning freshly-cut wood. Instead, burn clean, dry
chopped wood.
ŸDo not use your stove as a barbecue. This can cause ("ammable) fat
deposits to be left in the chimney and hastens the chimney becoming
clogged. Prevent your chimney being soiled from above (birds’ nests etc.) by
•tting a suitable cap to the chimney pot.
ŸIn case more than one stove is connected to a chimney, as is often the case
in Germany, the stove has self-closing doors (Bauart 1).
ŸFollow the instructions issued by your local •re brigade.
The stove can be taken in operation if national and local regulations are
satis•ed. The required constructive adaptations should be satis•ed as well.
Installation instructions
ŸWood and wood briquettes may be stoked in the stove.
If you use wood and wood briquettes as fuel, do not initially add primary air.
ŸNever use the heater to burn rubbish.
ŸPlease read all instructions/stickers on and around the appliance.
The information is based on practical experience.
ŸPlease also study the directions for use before using the appliance for the
•rst time. When you •rst •re up your appliance, there are a number of extra
points you should take into account. See section 5.
ŸIn transit, some parts of the appliance may have moved from their original
place. Check that the door opens and closes, the brake plate is •tted
correctly to the brackets at the top of the •re, the cast-iron •ns are •xed to the
walls and the stones on the bottom have not moved. Check that the ridling
grill is in the correct position and slides properly. Check that there is nothing
in the ash drawer that should not be there.

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Ÿ Prevent over-•ring (white glow) by charging up the •re with primary air
(through the grid) over an extended period. Cast-iron components (grid, •re
cladding) may become overheated and be damaged as a consequence.
Fire the stove slowly when the stove is new and new cast iron has been
applied.
ŸThe appliance may only be set up if the appliance and location meets the
- national and local installation regulations;
- local •re brigade regulations and required architectural provisions.

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2. LOCATION
2.1. INCLUDED
N.B. If any part is missing, please contact your dealer.
2.2. PREPARATION FOR POSITIONING
Check all functions of the !replace before !tting.
Barbas can provide scale drawings for !tting a !replace for each of the models it
produces. Never work on the basis of other information such as folders etc.
Have the suitability of the area in which the !re is to be !tted (and the chimney)
approved by a specialist. The space into which the !re is to be !tted must
in no way be damaged. The !re must have its own chimney, constructed in
compliance with current legislation.
Documentation Warranty
Manual
In the ash drawer Handle
Attributes Glove
Poker

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3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3.1. FITTING THE FIREPLACE
When •tting one of these •tted •res local and/or national regulations relating to •re
safety must be followed. In case of doubt, consult the •re safety department of the
local •re brigade, particularly if the stove is to be •tted in a home with walls and/or
•oors containing •ammable material.
If the chimney serves more than one •tted •re, the door must be self-closing
(pursuant to Bauart 1).
3.2. CHIMNEY
If no chimney is immediately available, have one •tted by a recognised specialist
only. The chimney must be compliant with local regulations and is particularly
important because it has a signi•cant bearing on the function of the appliance.
Basic rules:
ŸA chimney for an open •re is not, by de•nition, suitable for a closable model
(i.e. an appliance with doors). As a closed appliance draws in much less (cold)
air, the smoke is hotter. Please have your chimney inspected to see whether it
is suitable for a closable appliance.
ŸThe chimney opening must be at least 5 metres above the top of the door
opening of your appliance.
ŸThe chimney must protrude at least 40 cm above the apex of a sloping roof and
at least 1 metre above a •at roof. In short, it must not be under tension. Contact
your local chimney sweep for the exact dimensions of the chimney opening.
ŸThe internal diameter must not be less than that of the appliance at any point
(even at the end of the pipe).
ŸAvoid kinks at all costs. The maximum deviation from the perpendicular is 45°.
ŸBoth the dimensions and the construction must meet stringent construction
standards. Your recognised specialist will be pleased to assist.
ŸContact your •re insurer to make sure that your policy is in order.

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3.3. FITTING
A •tted •replace can be •tted in the newly-built or existing chimney breast
of an open •re. When •tting, both •re safety and operational safety must be
safeguarded. The •tter is responsible for this.
General guidelines:
ŸIf there is a wooden beam above the •tting location, heat must not radiate
directly onto it. An insulation plate must be hung below the beam, leaving an air
gap between it and the beam of at least 1 cm.
ŸAlways use (white) unbound glass or ceramic wool. Bound material (yellow)
spreads an irritating smell on heating, causes excess smoke and is unsuitable
for high temperatures (insulation requirements: temperature ≥ 700°C, density
80 kg/m3).
ŸIf electrical connections are to be •tted for an extractor fan, have this done by
an expert.
ŸBefore •tting, remove the door to protect the glass.
3.3.1. Aeration / ventilation
A •tted •re generates : - heating air and
- combustion air
Heating air is devoted to the convection of heat from the appliance to the room. No
other provisions are necessary. The source of heat is in the room and stays there.
Combustion air is needed to keep the combustion going by drawing in air from the
room due to the natural pull of the chimney. The air inlet openings are in the ash
drawer and above the door. When using the appliance, please ensure there is a
suf•cient supply of fresh air. In today’s super-insulated homes, it is important that
adequate ventilation is provided. In homes with mechanical ventilation or where
a kitchen extractor fan is in operation, they must be set at the lowest level or
switched off respectively.
If the mechanical ventilation remains operative, extra ventilation must be provided
to compensate for the extraction. This not only prevents poor combustion, it also
prevents smoke from being sucked out of the appliance into the room. (See also
Chapter 6)

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3.3.2. Fitting in an existing chimney breast
ŸRemove the existing •re basket or stoking stones and remove the shut-off
•ap. The chimney must be intact and must not be damaged during •tting. The
chimney breast opening must be big enough for a gap of 1 - 3 cm to be left all
round the appliance. Clad the chimney breast opening from the inside with a
ceramic wool •reblanket or similar (see section 3.3).
ŸExtend the existing chimney so that it ends at the appliance’s smoke outlet. To
do this, use a •exible, double-walled stainless steel chimney, for example.
ŸSlide the appliance into the chimney breast opening. Seal the smoke outlet
where it joins the chimney so that no soot can accumulate above the appliance
under any circumstances.
ŸLevel off the appliance so that the front of the ash drawer does not catch on the
base (if •tted).
ŸFill any gaps around the appliance with a ceramic wool •reblanket or similar
and •t the supplied edging (frame). To insulate, use ceramic wool.
3.3.3. Fitting in a newly-built chimney breast
ŸClad the appliance on the top, sides and rear up to the front edge with
an approx. 10 cm thick ceramic wool •reblanket or similar. Leave a few
centimetres clearance between the front of the chimney breast and the
appliance.
ŸLevel off the appliance. Check that the slides do not catch on the base (if
•tted).
ŸMake a good seal between the smoke outlet from the appliance to the chimney.
Close up the front (the appliance has its own inlets for convection air).
ŸIf the •re is to be placed against a bearing wall or against a wall containing
•ammable material, an air gap of at least 20 mm should •rst be built. Behind it
a false wall, 100 mm thick, must be built of masonry or aerated concrete.
ŸIf the •re is not placed against a bearing wall or a wall containing •ammable
material, no false wall is necessary. Layers of insulation of at least 100-mm
thickness will then be suf•cient (class A, DIN 4102-compliant). See also section
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3.4. HEAT TRANSFER WITH BUILT-IN FANS
The heat transfer can be ampli•ed by transporting the heat with fans. With this
system, hot air is blown into the room. The fans only cut in at the point that the •re
is up to temperature (> 45°C). The 42 V fans are protected against overheating.

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4. OPERATION OF THE FITTED FIREPLACE
1 Smoke outlet 7 Convection air-supply slide
2 Convection air escape opening 8 Wood rack
3 Ceramic heat-proof glass 9 Ridling grill handle
4 Handle 10 Primary air-supply slide
5 Secondary air-supply slide 11 Temperature switch holder
6 Ash drawer 12 Cast-iron •ns/inner lining
Figure 1: Operation

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5. STOKING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME
If you have had your chimney breast modi•ed or newly built, •rst allow your home
to dry properly. Walls which have not been allowed to dry properly are a magnet
for dust such as any smoke particles created when stoking up the •tted •re or
suddenly opening the door. Even scorched dust can easily be retained by damp
walls. Think also of dust on the outside of the appliance or on hot radiators etc.
Check that all packaging, stickers etc. and/or all dust and waste has been
cleaned up after the installation work (to avoid it getting scorched/causing a bad
smell).
Check again that all moving parts are in order and that loose parts such as the
brake plate, •ns, ridling grill etc. are in the correct position. They may have moved
during installation.
The •tted •re has a heat-proof •nish. It only hardens at high temperatures. When
unpacked, it is therefore not fully hardened. It can easily be damaged at this time.
Begin stoking up the •tted •re with a low •ame (see section 6). Increase the heat
gradually for approx. 2 hours until you reach the correct output. Keep it at this
level for another 2 - 3 hours. The •nish will now be properly hardened and can
be touched without damaging. The hardening process creates a nasty, though
harmless, smell/vapour.
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6. USE
6.1. VENTILATION
Air is a vital component of the combustion process. Ensure that there is a
suf•cient supply of fresh air. For each kilo of wood that you put on the •re (door
closed), 10 - 15 m3of extra air is needed. That means 50 m3 per hour! As you
can see, a plentiful supply of air is essential.
6.2. GETTING THE FIRE GOING (Figure 1)
When you start the •re, the chimney is still cold and there is little draught. This
means that the chimney’s capacity to draw in air is limited. Consequently the air
supply has to be helped by opening the door, slides and ash drawer. Use dry,
•ne wood and some scrunched-up paper or •relighters to start the •re.
Leave the door(s) ajar for 10 minutes. Do not open the door wide, as the window
will remain cold. If the door is shut during this time, smoke will condense on
the glass and form soot. To admit more air from the top of the •re: open the
secondary air "ow slide …to its full extent.
Prevent white glow and over-firing.
6.3. INSTRUCTIONS WHILE STOKING
After approx. 10 minutes, the •re will be burning •ercely. You can now top it up
with a few larger blocks of wood. Close the door(s) when the new wood catches
•re.
After another 10 minutes, close the ash drawer †.
If the •re is still burning well, close the ridling grill ‰and the primary air supply
slide Š. The •re can now be controlled with the secondary air "ow slides ….
N.B. The primary air supply slide Šshould be kept closed except during the
lighting procedure. Your •re will then be much cleaner and more ef•cient (more
heat, less topping up).
We recommend that you maintain a substantial layer of ash (2 - 3 cm). This not
only forms a protective layer for the base of the appliance but also signi•cantly
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When loading the stove with fuel, two blocks measuring 32 cm long and 32 cm
in diameter is suf•cient. Do not add more fuel until the previous fuel has burned
down to the charcoal stage. Do not leave the door open longer than necessary.
Weather conditions
In order to reduce pollution and any other inconvenience, we advise not •ring up
the stove when there is no wind, or in foggy/misty conditions.
Smoke development
Your stove has been designed to be used with the load/observation door closed.
Should you use it with the door open, under certain circumstances (presence of
mechanical ventilation, draught, differences in barometric pressure) smoke may
enter the room in which stove is situated.
Use of the stove
Your stove is suitable for continuous use. Stoves in which soap stone is used
to give off heat will only do so (by radiation/convection) once the stones have
accumulated suf•cient heat. It is therefore inef•cient to use such a stove for a
short period of time.
The stove may only be positioned in a place where the location, construction
and activity in the room can accommodate it without danger.
Ventilation
When using the stove, ensure a good supply of fresh air, particularly if the
combustion air is drawn from the room itself. If your dwelling has mechanical
ventilation, switch it off while the stove is in use.
Spare parts
Any replacement parts must be new, original parts. Use of non-original/
reconditioned parts will invalidate your warranty.
Modification
Do not make modi•cations to your stove. Any alteration to your stove, of
whatever nature, will also invalidate your warranty.

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6.4 HEATING ECONOMICALLY
The most environmentally-friendly and economic way of heating with wood is
to have your •re hot but calm. The ash should appear to glow a soft red-orange
and should not glow like a blacksmith’s •re. Fires like that burn quickly and
intensely, leaving little time for complete combustion.
Your •re is at its most economical when:
ŸBurning with the door closed. This makes the •re hotter and improves
combustion.
ŸUsing dry and clean wood (as described further in section 8).
ŸCombustion is regular. When burning, shut the ridling grill and primary air
supply.
ŸThe bed of the •re should be composed of one material, though the •re
must have easy access to air. Position the blocks of wood (loosely and
evenly) horizontally on the bed of ash, so that they are separate and several
centimetres away from the walls.
Stoking up the fire when the primary air slide is open and the fire is
blazing will have the effect of making the fire rage in white heat,
which can cause damage to the grate and other cast-iron parts of the
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7. GENERAL HINTS
7.1. TIPS
ŸBurn dry wood only. Damp wood not only burns poorly, it causes more
pollution in the appliance (window), the chimney, your room (when opening the
door of the appliance, for instance) and the environment. Wood can only be
classi•ed as dry if it has been stored under a Dutch barn for at least two years
(not covered with plastic). Never use painted or impregnated wood. The gases
emitted when burning painted or impregnated wood are aggressive and will
affect the appliance, the environment and your health.
ŸEnsure that your •re burns well. The smoke generated should be translucent
or white and the windows of the •re will remain clean. We recommend that
you do not ‘pinch off’ your •re (by closing all air openings). Doing so will hinder
combustion which, apart from polluting the atmosphere, will lead to deposits
of soot and tar in your chimney (which, unchecked, will increase the risk of
chimney •re).
ŸKeep the door(s) shut when the •re is burning. Doing so improves the
performance of your •re 8 - 10 times, bene•ting the environment and the
heat in your home (less topping up, see section 7.2). You will also prevent •re
damage from any particles the •re ‘spits’ out (this is a particular problem with
softwood from conifers). If your !oor contains !ammable material, an extra
!oor plate is required.
ŸAvoid lighting a •re in misty or still conditions. If the wind is still, there is hardly
any draught in the cold chimney. As smoke is heavier than air, there is a
chance that smoke will enter the room. If there is mist in the air, smoke coming
out of your chimney will cool quickly and fall, causing problems in your area.
ŸDo not extinguish your •re with water - let it burn out. The part of the inner
lining that is in direct contact with the •re is clad with cast iron sections or •re-
resistant material. Sudden changes in temperature may lead to it deforming or
cracks appearing.

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7.2. OUTPUT
In practice, combustion is all about loss. This entails:
ŸLoss through excess heat leaving the chimney, rather than going into the room.
ŸLoss through insuf!cient combustion, such as CO (carbon monoxide) and soot
particles.
ŸLoss through excessive unburnt fuel in the ash.
The rate at which fuel can burn completely is called the output. A well-stoked
!re achieves output of 75% and thus falls into the category of high-output/low
emissions !res. This means that you bene!t directly by using less wood to achieve
the same level of heat. The environment bene!ts as well: a well-stoked, high-
output appliance means less pollution and fewer odours.
Adverse effects on the output are:
ŸBurning the !re with the door open. A warm chimney works in the same way as
an extractor. When the door is open, the chimney draws in much more air than
is necessary for combustion. This relatively cool air cools down the !re.
ŸExcessive chimney draught. The combustion air does not reach the fuel, but
leaves the appliance via the chimney. The !re cools and the combustion quality
decreases.
ŸUsing too much wood. This is a problem if your !tted !re is too small. In that
case, it becomes overloaded and burns more wood than heat emitted. In this
case too the fuel cannot burn completely. More to the point, there is not enough
air to mix with the "ames. This has an extra impact on the environment.
ŸAdmitting too much air under the fuel (primary air slides). Combustion is raised
to high intensity (like a blacksmith’s !re). Combustion really needs time. If
combustion is too intense, there is insuf!cient time for the !re to radiate all the
heat. The chimney will become excessively hot and the same will be true of the
escaping smoke. This heat is thus lost.

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8. FUELS
8.1. WOOD
Suitable fuels are:
ŸAll sorts of clean wood (forested). The wood must have been dried for at least
two years. Well-dried wood has a humidity percentage between 10 and 20%.
ŸCompressed wood blocks without binder.
ŸHard woods burn slowly and easily form charcoal; for example hornbeam, oak,
ash, beech, elm and birch. Softwood burns with more !ame, but forms less
charcoal and radiates less heat. Examples are spruce, pine, poplar and linden.
Unsuitable fuels are:
ŸPainted, bonded (chipboard, MDF etc.) or impregnated wood, plastic and other
!ammable waste. Stoking a "re with this is completely forbidden. To re-iterate:
the combustion gases released by these materials are aggressive and will
attack your "tted "re and the environment.
ŸParaf"n-containing open "re lighters are not suitable for a closed "re. A closed
"re generates more heat than an open "re, thus the paraf"n will melt out of the
blocks prematurely.
ŸDamp wood burns poorly, is unsuitable and produces too much smoke
(including in the room when you are topping up the wood), dirties the glass,
leaves deposits in the chimney and delivers about half the heat output of dried
wood.
The Panolux is not suitable for coal "ring.