Bellfires SLIDE BELL 55 - 55 Setup guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Wood-burning built-in fire with lift door
SLIDE BELL 55 - 55
Bellfires wishes you much pleasure and ambiance with your new Bellfires fire
This document is part of the delivery of your wood-burning built-in fire.
Read it carefully before installation and use of the
fire and keep it in a safe place!
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BELLFIRES WOOD-BURNING BUILT-IN FIRE WITH LIFT DOOR:
SLIDE BELL 55 - 55
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. Introduction
1.1. Foreword..................................................
.............. ... ............ . .... 7
1.2. Safety and installation instructions ........ .. ..... ............. ................. 7
2. Placing
2.1. Included......... ............................................. . ..................... .. .. . .... 9
2.2. Preparation for positioning................... ......... ............. ..... ....... .. .. 9
2.3. Accessories....................................................... .. ............ .... ...... . 13
2.4. Basic requirements for positioning built-in fires... ....... .... . ... .. .... .. 13
2.5. Construction requirements........................................... .... .... .... .. 17
2.6. Heat-insulating materials.. ............. .............................. ..... . . . ....... 18
2.7. Chimney ........................................ .............. ......... ................ ....... 20
3. Installation instructions
3.1. Requirements relating to the use of existing chimneys... .......... . 22
4. Fitting the fireplace
4.1. Preparation / inspection of function............................... .... .... .... . 24
4.2. Building-in a fire in Germany and Switzerland ... ........ ...... .. . ....... . 45
5. Operation of the fireplace....................................................... .. .. . .... .... 47
6. Stoking up for the first time...................... .......................................... .. 48
7. Use
7.1. Ventilation.............. ........ ............................... ....... ....... .... .. . ..... .... 49
7.2. Getting the fire going.................................................................. 49
7.3. Instructions while stoking ............. ........ ........................... ....... .... . 50
7.4. Heating economically.......................... ..... . ................. ..... .. ....... .. . 52
7.5. Cleaning the window.......... .................................................... . .. .. 53
8. General hints
8.1. Tips..................................................................... ................. .. .. .. . 54
8.2. Output............................. ...................................... .............. ...... .. 55
9. Fuel
9.1. Wood.................................... ........... ................................ .. ... .. .. . . 57
10. Amount of fuel
10.1. Amount of fuel. ................................................................. ....... .... 58
10.2. Heat radiation......................................................... .. .. ..... . ...... .... 59
11. Regular maintenance.... ................................................................ .. .... . 60
12. Dimensions
12.1. Slide Bell 55-55................................................. ............... .......... 61
13. Technical data ..... ................................... ........ ........ ...... .. . .. ................... 62
14. Frequently asked questions ...................... . .. ....................... ...... ... ........ 64
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. FOREWORD
We would like to congratulate you on your purchase of this modern Bellfires
built-in wood fire. This quality product will give you years of heating pleasure as
you enjoy the play of the flames and the cosy glow of the fire.
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 stove. We recommend you keep this manual in a safe
place for reference purposes.
1.2. SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Safety
• Do not place flammable objects within 150 cm of the appliance. Pay special
attention to furnishings and ornaments around the fire.
• When you use your fire, the exterior will become hot. Always wear the glove
or use the accessories supplied when filling etc. Protect yourself and others
(especially children!) from burns. Do not leave children unattended when the
fire is burning.
• Watch your clothing. Synthetic clothing in particular can easily catch fire and
burn intensely.
• Do not approach the appliance with flammable materials or liquids. Any work
with solvents, adhesives etc. in the space heated by the fire can be very
dangerous.
• Make 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 Bellfires dealer or other specialist company.
• Avoid chimney fires! Have your chimney swept at least once per year - more
often if you use your fire a lot. Prevent excessive deposits of soot inside the
chimney by not burning freshly-cut wood. Instead, burn clean, dry chopped
wood.
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• Do not use your built-in fire as a barbecue. This can cause (flammable) 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 fitting a
suitable cap to the chimney pot.
• Follow the instructions issued by your local fire brigade.
The fire can be taken in operation if national and local regulations are
satisfied. The required constructive adaptations should be satisfied as well.
Installation instructions
• Wood and wood briquettes may be stoked in the fire.
Coals can’t be burned in the fire.
• Never use the appliance to burn rubbish.
• Please read all instructions/stickers on and around the appliance.
• Please also study the directions for use before using the appliance for the
first time. When you first fire up your appliance, there are a number of extra
points you should take into account. See chapter 6.
• In transit, some parts of the appliance may have moved from their original
place. The Slide Bell is a built-in fire with lift door. Check that the door opens
and closes, the retardant plates (brake plates) are fitted correctly to the
brackets at the top of the fire, the interior panels are fixed to the walls and
the stones on the bottom have not moved.
• Avoid over-loading (white burning glow), caused, for example, by lengthy
burning with a fully open primary air vent (combustion air supply slider all
the way to “ +”), or by burning too much wood in one go. The fire can then
become over-heated.
• The appliance may only be set up if the appliance and location meets the
- national and local installation regulations;
- local fire brigade regulations and required architectural provisions.
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2.2. PREPARATION FOR POSITIONING
• Dismantle the metal plate on the front (above the fire opening) by unscrewing
the screws on the sides and the top (hexagonal 7).
2. PLACING
2.1. INCLUDED
Documentation • Warranty
• Manual
Loose in appliance • Glove (Heat resistant up to max. 95°C)
• Handle
• 2x Collar rings Ø125 mm (for the
convection opening on the top of
the fire)
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• Remove the plastic tie-wraps with which the chains are secured.
• Ensure that the chains are properly placed on the chain wheels.
• Check whether the lift door is functioning properly.
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• If necessary, adjust the lift-door, using the two ‘screw thread eyes’ (on the top
of the lift door).
Ensure that the bottom of the lift door fits horizontally to the sealing strip.
• Reassemble the metal plate to the appliance.
• In addition, check the way the door tilts forward to allow the glass to be
cleaned.
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• Report any defects immediately to your dealer.
• Remove enclosed documents and components from the built-in fire.
• Fit the fan-set (optional). See Chapter 4.1.
• Important: Using a hammer, open the two convection openings
on the top of the fire !!
In this way, the discharge of the heat that accumulates
in the convection casing is guaranteed.
Ensure that the casing/fireplace has sufficient
ventilation openings.
(See Chapter 2.3; The casing/fireplace.)
• Check the operation of the slider for the regulation of the combustion air
intake (bottom left of the window).
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2.3. ACCESSORIES
The following accessories can be supplied by your dealer:
Part no Accessorie
323105 Fan set Slide Bell:
Set, consisting of 2 convection fans (230 VAC /
90 W each) including fan speed controller and
assembly material.
312829 Convection set General:
(for convection air extraction)
Advice: use if appliance is installed with fan-set.
302188 • 1x Flexible aluminium pipe Ø125 mm, L= 3 m (max.)
310178 • 2x Fitting box 135 x 135 mm
309872 • 2x Convection exit grid, white, 145 x 145 mm
309730 • 2x Collar adaptor Ø125 mm
304040 • 4x Hose clamp Ø125 mm
2.4. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITIONING BUILT-IN FIRES
General
The appliance may only be set up in a room in which the location, architectural
construction and activity is not endangered by the presence of a fire. The
surface on which the appliance is to be placed must be correctly shaped and big
enough to accommodate the appliance safely (in compliance with DIN 18895,
part 1).
When fitting, all local and/or national safety regulations must be followed closely,
particularly in rooms with walls/floors containing flammable material. If in doubt,
consult the fire prevention department of your local fire brigade and/or the
architectural department of your local authority.
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Built-in fires may solely be used in:
• Rooms with at least one outer door or window that can be opened;
• A suite of rooms connected directly or indirectly with each other with a
collective supply of air.
In the aforementioned cases, the capacity of the room(s) must be at least 4 m³
per kW of nominal output.
Built-in fires may only be constructed or moved into rooms where at least
360 m3combustion air per hour and per m2clear fire opening can circulate. If
there are any other fire-burning appliances in the same room, at least 540 m³
combustion air per hour and per m² clear fire opening must be in circulation.
Other appliances must have at least 1.6 m³ combustion air per hour, per total
nominal output in kW at a calculated pressure difference of 0.04 mbar with the
ambient air.
Built-in fires must not be used in:
• Staircases, except in buildings with no more than two apartments.
• Entrances providing general access.
• Rooms in which highly inflammable or explosive substances are processed
or manufactured.
• Garages;
• Rooms or apartments with air conditioning or convection heating provided by
fans, unless it can be guaranteed that they will not interfere with the working
of the fire.
This is under the following conditions:
• the installation merely circulates air around the room;
• the installation has sufficient safety provisions preventing the possibility
of spontaneous and automatic underpressure being created in the room
in which the fire is situated;
• that the combustion air stream created by the fire and the volume streams
of the extraction installations in the room and adjoining rooms connected
by de-aeration connections do not create underpressure greater than
0.04 mbar. This must also be guaranteed if easily accessible air-
conditioning equipment is moved or removed from the room.
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Provision of combustion and convection air
The local chimney sweep/authorities must be consulted prior to fitting regarding
the suitability and combustion air supply. DIN 18160 must be observed. DIN
18895 parts 1 and 3 also apply.
The air, which is piped in through a grill in the wall, ensures that the air in the
room is refreshed and is also used for the combustion process.
The combustion air is sucked in through the grill in the chimney breast and
through the opening underneath the appliance. Because some of this air passes
through the chimney breast, it can be referred to as pre-heated combustion air.
The built-in appliance can also be fitted with an air duct (this is compulsory in
Germany) which draws the combustion air directly from outside.
The air intake must have a opening of at least Ø125. If required, the air pipe can
be fitted with a control damper. In this case, the position of the damper must be
visible from the outside. The use of a direct combustion air intake is strongly
advised if the appliance is fitted with a convection fan set.
The casing / fireplace
• The casing may not be directly connected to the built-in fire, but must be
constructed so that it is self-supporting; a mantle iron or lintel should be
used for this. The covering in the area must be of non-flammable materials
of flame-retardant material class A1. This includes bricks, cladding, ceramic
tiles, metal or plasterwork, Promatec and Nobranda.
• The opening for incoming and outgoing air from the casing must be at least
totally 900 cm². At least 200 cm² from the opening for incoming and outgoing
air must not be closable.
• The ventilation of the casing/fireplace can be provided by grills, but this can
also be achieved by not building the fireplace right up to the ceiling (leaving
a gap of 5 cm).
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• When building in the appliance you can, if you wish, use a convection set
(option) to connect the convection openings to the warm air exit grills in the
chimney breast (See figure 1 and Chapter 4).
Figure 1: Use of convection set.
Ventilation and combustion air intake via the chimney breast.
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• Place the collar rings (2x) on the convection openings.
• The convection air pipes must be made of non-flammable material which
cannot be distorted.
• Within a range of 30 cm either side and 50 cm above the escape opening,
there must be no flammable materials (e.g. wooden ceiling, fitted furniture).
• The convection casing of the built-in fire must be covered all around with a
10-cm thick layer of insulation (use of ceramic wool is permitted).
2.5. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Built-in fires must be constructed such that the adapter from the chimney and
convection pipes can easily be cleaned.
There must be no electrical cables or gas pipes in the walls surrounding the area
of the fireplace.
In accordance with construction regulations (in Germany), combustion air pipes
in buildings with more than two inhabited floors containing piping and cabling
running through fire walls must be fitted in such a way that fire and smoke
cannot escape to other floors or rooms.
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2.6. HEAT-INSULATING MATERIALS
The heat-insulating materials to be used must meet specific quality standards.
Manufacturers of insulating materials quote an insulation number on the
packaging consisting of 10 numbers in accordance with the stipulations of
AGI-Q132. Only those insulating materials listed in the adjacent table 1 or
alternatives approved (in Germany) by DIBT may be used.
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* Table 1: data on heat-insulating materials (permitted heat-insulating materials
are those in grey).
Insulation
material
Delevired
in ...
Heat
conductivity
Max user
temperature Density
Co-
de
Co-
de
Co-
de
Co-
de
Co-
de
Sort Form Can be
delivered as ºC kg/m³
99 99 99 99Other Tailor made
Different
approval
standard
Different
approval
standard
Mats (1)
Mats (2)
Bowls (1)
Bowls (2)
Plates (1)
Plates (2)
Strips
Individual fibres
Granular
fibres
Felt
Fins
mats
Mats
Plates
Bowls
Segments
Twisted
Mineral fibre
Glass fibre
Stone fibre
Cinter fibre
10
11
12
13
01
02
10
11
20
21
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850
900
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
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Summary of insulation properties:
• Temperature resistance > 700°C
• Density > 80 kg/m3
• Insulation figure as per AGI-Q 132
• Must not end with 99 (see table)
2.7. CHIMNEY
Every fire needs its own chimney. Multiple connections to one main chimney is
not permitted. Ensure that any existing chimney is completely air-tight and in
good condition. It must be suitable to accommodate the appliance in question.
Make sure your chimney has a proper cap to prevent rain getting in and birds
nesting on it.
The draught in your chimney determines how your fire will burn. The
recommended draught is approx. 15 Pa (0.15 mbar). Your chimney should be
at least 4 metres tall from the point at which the chimney connects to the fire.
Chimneys which are well-insulated measuring in excess of 8 metres can develop
a significant draught if the fire is raging. We therefore advise you to fit a chimney
damper or draught diverter between the fire and the chimney.
2.7.1. Chimneys Slide Bell series
Ensure that any existing chimney is completely air-tight and in good condition.
The diameter of the entire chimney, including the chimney pot on the roof must
be at least Ø180 mm for the Slide Bell 55-55.
If there is no suitable chimney immediately available, we advise you to use
double-walled insulated stainless steel pipe sections. A chimney must be
compliant with the prevailing building regulations. Have a specialist carry out the
building. When purchasing such pipe sections, we advise you to find out whether
some form of casing of the pipes is required.
A few points for your attention:
• chimneys must be free-standing, i.e. they must not rest on the appliance
itself.
• all connections between the appliance and the chimney must be properly
insulated.
• flammable material must be kept clear (outside the casing/insulation zone)
of all through-feeds in the floor or wall (remember the roof decking).
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