ECCO STOVE E580 User manual

Owner’s handbook

There are three air inlets to the stove and only one is controllable. If you have the
580,678,730 or 850 the disc above the door (B) is for the initial air wash and is
pre-set, therefore do not adjust as no adjustment is necessary. The hole at the
back of the stove (C) brings in tertiary and the ClearGlass (superheated airwash)
with the 645,678 and 730 models and is pre-set so no adjustment is necessary.
The ash pan (A) is your only adjustable control and helps with lighting the stove
and increasing the burn rate / output.
Stove Control
Welcome to the Ecco Stove family. As you probably know this is no
ordinary stove so we have put together a quick guide to get you started
and explain the usage and differences of your new hybrid masonry heater.
Please ensure you also complete and return your warranty form at the back
of your installation manual to receive your ten-year warranty.
The Ecco Stove will likely be cold when you first use your stove. To avoid smoke
coming back into the room due to a cold chimney and gas channels, first light
a firelighter at the base of each contraflow channel via the front plugs (D)
(E580 excluded) ensuring the ash pan is closed. Once the sides start to feel
warm start a small kindling fire in the chamber after replacing the plugs (D) and
opening the ashcan a maximum of 10mm (Shutting the ashcan on your thumb
is usually about 10mm). With the 580 start with a small kindling fire with light
dry wood and slowly build. Should the smoke swirl around the chamber and
not exit, with the 645, 678, 730 and 850 models remove one of the front plugs
(D) and light a firelighter as before while shutting the ashcan. Once the smoke
has been taken from the chamber replace the plug (D) and open the ashcan to
approximately 10mm. The Ecco Stove thermometer should be positioned on the
top of the stove between the flue pipe and the front of the stove. On re-starting
the stove leave the door ajar a few millimetres for the first log to prevent the
glass blackening. With the 580 reduce the load and don’t add more fuel to your
kindling fire until the smoke is taken away from the combustion chamber.
First Firing
Lighting a firelighter in the contraflow
channels
Opening the ash pan by a thumb’s width
See the user manual for guidance on wood log size and the moisture content will
need to be 20% or less and the logs ideally split an no larger than 100-150mm
diameter or so. See the table below for information on the approximate weight
of logs required to bring the stove to operational temperature within 1.5 to 2.5
hours.
STOVE MODEL
Desired Temperature E580 E645 E678 E730 E850
150oC5kg 7kg 7kg 8kg 10kg
200oC 8-10kg 10-12kg 10-12kg 10-12kg 14-15kg
Table of fuel required (kg) to raise the stove to 150-200°c (75-100°c for the E645)
Fuel
If you have been given a heat plan by a member of our team you will know
what to expect regarding temperatures room by room in your home and the
suggested fuel usage. First you will need to heat the core temperature of your
home up if starting from cold (under 17°c). This will require a more continuous
fire, after you have brought the stove up to temperature for the first 1-3 days
typically, and will use more fuel than the listed amounts.
After the stove has been brought to 200°c surface temperature (100°c 645
model), continue to add 1-2 logs every hour or so before the embers die to
maintain the surface temperature and push the maximum amount of heat
through your home, if required.
Heating your home for the first time

In normal use the Ecco Stove thermometer needle should be at the top end of
best for ideal heat delivery. Where possible look to seal or cover any drafts that
may stop the heat from permeating through the home as this will be stronger
than the gentle heat from the stove. Thick curtains on single glazed windows,
draft stoppers on leaky doors etc. for example are all good measures to optimize
performance.
Ongoing heating
Using a moisture meter will ensure your
logs are suitable for combustion
The Ecco Stove thermometer needle
should be between 150 and 200°c, reading
“best”.
Your heat plan will show the expected daily fuel usage for your property and
stove moving forward. Properties with higher levels of insulation will be more
suitable for intermittent firings whereas lower level insulated properties will
require more continuous fires throughout the day typically depending on the
external temperature. Always ensure you are achieving at least 150-200°c (100°c
645 model) surface temperature for the most efficient burn and optimised
performance. Allow ash to build up over the grate (burning cardboard assists in
choking the grate bars) as wood burns better in ash.
Under typical usage the ash pan will
need emptying once a week
Leaving a bed of ash over the grate
will yield a better combustion
The Ecco Stove requires very little maintenance. If you are just burning wood
you can let your ash pan fill up only emptying when full (typically once per week
depending on usage). Once every three months remove the plugs (D) to the
contraflow channels to check they are not too full. If half full or more, clean out
ensuring you clean to the very back. Once per year take off the side plugs (top
with 850, N/A with 580 models) and sweep vertically down your contraflow
channels with the brush provided, then clean out the base of the channels as
normal. Typically once every 2-3 years depending on fuel and usage you may
need to replace the door rope seal and ash pan seal, which can be affixed with
off the shelf rope glue from most good stove shops.
Cleaning the Glass
When fired correctly you will only get trace amounts of ash and dust on the
glass which will typically clear due to the CleanGlass system on each Ecco Stove.
However should your glass get dirty simply get a damp tissue, dip it into the
ashes of your stove and rub onto the glass in a circular motion. You can then use
a dry tissue to remove any remaining deposits.
If the door glass becomes blackened when re-starting:
• leave the door ajar a few millimetres
• Keep logs to the back of the fire chamber
• Only open the ash pan up to 10 millimetres, opening too far will pressurise the
fire box and cause glass blackening in early stages.
Check the contraflow channels to make
sure they are not too full. Removing soot
will improve the circulation in the gas
channels
Use a damp tissue with ash to remove
deposits from the stove glass
Maintenance
If you have any other questions about your Ecco Stove, it’s running or
maintenance please feel free to contact us at 01527 857 814 or
[e-mail]. We wish your many years of enjoyment with your
Ecco Stove. Thank you again for your purchase and welcome to the family!

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Specific technical information should be sought
direct from the Ecco Stove® Specialist in your area.
We reserve the right to change dimensions and
specifications in our products without notice.
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