Eco-ideal eco 4 User manual

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Clean Burn Stove
Installation and Operating Instructions

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Technical Specification
Appliance Mass
88
kg
Total Efficiency
3
.0
%
Nominal Heat Output
4.9
kW
Mean CO Emission (@13% O
)
0.16
%
Mean
Flue Gas Temperature
288
°C
Flue Gas Mass Flow
6.5
g/s
This appliance is not for use in shared flue
This appliance is suitable for intermittent burning

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General Guidance
It is important that your stove is correctly
installed as Hunter Stoves cannot accept
responsibility for any fault arising through
incorrect use or installation.
These instructions cover the basic principles to
ensure satisfactory installation of the stove,
although detail may need slight modification to
suit particular local site conditions.
The installation must comply with current
Building Regulations, national and European
standards, Local Authority byelaws and other
specifications or regulations as they affect the
installation of the stove.
The Building Regulations requirements may also
be met by adopting the relevant
recommendations in the current issues of
British Standards BS 8303 and BS EN 1528 -1.
Competent Persons Scheme
Hunter Stoves recommend that this stove is
installed by a member of an accredited
competent persons scheme e.g. HETAS.
If the installer is not a member of a competent
persons scheme, it is a legal requirement to
notify your local building control body in
advance of any work starting.
Health and Safety Precautions
Special care must be taken when installing the
stove such that the requirements of the Health
and Safety at Work Act are met.
Handling
Adequate facilities must be available for
loading, unloading and site handling.
Fire Cement
Some types of fire cement are caustic and
should not be allowed to come into contact
with the skin. In case of contact, wash
immediately with plenty of water.
Asbestos
This stove contains no asbestos. If there is a
possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the
course of installation then please seek specialist
guidance and use appropriate protective
equipment.
Metal Parts
When installing or servicing this stove, care
should be taken to avoid the possibility of
personal injury.
Modification
No unauthorized modification of this appliance
should be carried out.
S AFETY
WARNING – This appliance will be hot when in
operation and due care should be taken. The
supplied operating tool or gloves may be used
to open the door and operate the air controls.
Aerosols
Do not use an aerosol spray on or near the
stove when it is alight.

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Fireguards
Always use a fireguard in the presence of
children, the elderly or the infirm. The fireguard
should be manufactured in accordance with
BS8423 – Fireguards for use with solid fuel
appliances.
Do not Over Fire
It is possible to fire the stove beyond its design
capacity. This could damage the stove so watch
for signs of over-firing.
If any part of the stove starts to glow red, the
stove is in an over-fire situation and the
controls should be adjusted accordingly.
Never leave the stove unattended for long
periods without first adjusting the controls to a
safe setting.
Careful air supply control should be exercised at
all times.
Fume Emission
Properly installed and operated, this appliance
will not emit fumes. Occasional fumes from de-
ashing and refuelling may occur. Persistent
fume emission must not be tolerated.
This appliance should not be operated with the
door open
If fume emission does persist then the following
action should be taken immediately –
Open doors and windows to ventilate room.
Let the fire out, or eject and safely dispose
of fuel from the appliance.
Check for flue/chimney blockage and clean
if required.
Do not attempt to relight the fire until the
cause has been identified and corrected.
If necessary seek professional advice.
Adverse Weather
In a small number of installations, occasional
local weather conditions (e.g. wind from a
particular direction) may cause downdraught in
the flue, causing the stove to emit fumes.
In these circumstances the stove should not be
used. A professional flue installer can advise on
solutions to this problem.
Do not fit an extractor fan in the same room as
this appliance.
In the Event of a Chimney Fire
Raise the alarm
Call the Fire Brigade
Close appliance air controls
Move furniture, ornaments etc away
Place a fireguard in front of stove
Check the chimney breast for signs of
excessive heat.
Ensure the Fire Brigade can gain access to your
roof space in order to check for fire spread.

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Assembly
Instructions
Flue Collar
Wind the eight M6 studs supplied into the fixing
holes in the flue collar and blanking plate until
finger tight.
Place the gasket in position on the top plate of
the stove and lower the flue collar or blanking
plate (as required) on to the stove top, taking
care to line up the studs with the fixing holes.
Secure in place using the M6 nuts and washers.
Fit the two M8 coach bolts in the flue collar to
blank off the optional damper handle holes.
Blanking Plate
Fit the Flue Gasket and Blanking Plate on the
remaining free outlet
Secure it, using the M6 nuts and studs.
Fire Bricks
The Fire Bricks, in this appliance, are factory
fitted. The following set of photos show the
removal sequence that you will need to employ
when servicing your Hunter Stove.
Side Bricks
Remove all the Riddling Bars, Cam Bar and
Catch Bar.
Slide out both Side Plates.

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Slide the base of the Side Brick towards the
centre of the stove and remove.
Rear Brick
Pull the top edge of the Rear Brick forward and
lift the brick out of the Stove.
Baffle / Throat Plate
Lift the Baffle and slide to the left. When the
right side of the Baffle clears the Baffle Support,
lower the Baffle into the Fire Box and remove.
To assemble the stove, simply reverse the
above procedure.

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Installation
Instructions
Chimney
The chimney height and the position of the
chimney terminal should conform to Building
Regulations.
Check that the chimney is in good condition,
dry, free from cracks and obstructions.
The diameter of the flue should not be less than
12 mm and not more than 200mm.
If any of these requirements are not met, the
chimney should be lined by a suitable method.
If there is no existing chimney then either a
prefabricated block chimney in accordance with
Building Regulations Approved Document J, or a
twin-walled insulated stainless steel flue to BS
EN 1856 can be used. These chimneys must be
fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and Building Regulations.
If the chimney is believed to have previously
served an open fire installation, it is possible
that the higher flue gas temperature from the
stove may loosen deposits that were previously
firmly adhered, with the consequent risk of flue
blockage. It is therefore recommended that the
chimney be swept a second time within a
month of regular use after installation.
If you have any doubts about the suitability of
your chimney, consult your local
dealer/stockist.
Connection to the Chimney
The chimney must be swept before connection
to the stove.
An existing fireplace opening can be bricked up
or sealed with a register plate.
A short length of flue pipe of minimum 12 mm
internal diameter may then be used to connect
the stove to the chimney. This flue pipe should
be made of 316 grade stainless steel or vitreous
enamelled steel, nominal thickness 1.2mm.
Ensure that the pipe end is no closer than
6mm to the chimney walls.
The length of any horizontal run of flue pipe
must not exceed 125mm.
It is essential that all connections between the
stove and chimney-flue are sealed and made
airtight.
Both the chimney and flue pipe must be
accessible for cleaning and if ANY part of the
chimney cannot be reached through the stove
(with baffle removed), a soot door must be
fitted in a suitable position.
Flue Draught
If the draught exceeds the recommended
maximum, a draught stabiliser must be fitted so
that the rate of burning can be controlled and
to prevent over firing.
If the reading is less than the recommended
minimum then the performance of the
appliance will be compromised.
The flue draught should be checked under fire
at high output.

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Minimum Draught –
1. mm Water Gauge
Maximum Draught –
.5mm Water Gauge
Air Supply
The room or space containing this appliance
should have purpose provided ventilation
(where necessary) in accordance with Building
Regulations.
Due consideration should be given to
requirements for any other appliance in the
same room or space.
Any air opening must be kept clear from
blockage or obstruction.
Hearth/
Material Clearances
Your stove must be installed on a floor with
adequate load-bea
ring capacity,
suitable measures
should be taken
Use the adjusting screws in the feet to level the
stove.
The stove can be recessed into a suitably sized
fireplace, but we recommend that a free air gap
of 150 mm is
left around the sides and top of
the stove
and at least 50mm at the back of the
stove to obtain maximum heat output and for
access to the rear of the stove.
The hearth should extend at least 225 mm from
the front of the stove.
If the stove is to stand in an appliance recess, it
should stand wholl
y above a solid, non
combustible hearth, at least 125 mm thick (this
may include the thickness of a solid floor).
If the stove is not to stand in a
recess, it may stand wholly above a hearth
1. mm Water Gauge
.5mm Water Gauge
The room or space containing this appliance
should have purpose provided ventilation
(where necessary) in accordance with Building
Due consideration should be given to
air
requirements for any other appliance in the
Any air opening must be kept clear from
Material Clearances
Your stove must be installed on a floor with
ring capacity,
otherwise
should be taken
.
Use the adjusting screws in the feet to level the
The stove can be recessed into a suitably sized
fireplace, but we recommend that a free air gap
left around the sides and top of
and at least 50mm at the back of the
stove to obtain maximum heat output and for
The hearth should extend at least 225 mm from
If the stove is to stand in an appliance recess, it
y above a solid, non
-
combustible hearth, at least 125 mm thick (this
may include the thickness of a solid floor).
If the stove is not to stand in a
n appliance
recess, it may stand wholly above a hearth
made of non-
combustible board / sheet
material or til
es, at least 12mm thick.
The hearth should extend at least 150 mm from
the sides and rear of the stove, and at least 225
mm from the front of the stove.
All non-
combustible walls closer than 300mm to
the stove should be at least 5mm thick.
Minimum Dis
tances to Combustible Material
Behind the stove
At the side of the stove
In front of the stove
Note: combustible material refers to any
material that will degrade when subjected to
heat e.g. plaster.
No combustible material must be
underneath the stove.
Commissioning & Handover
Upon completion of the installation, allow a
suitable period of time for any fire cement and
mortar to dry out.
A small fire may then be lit and checked to
ensure the smoke and fumes are taken from the
combustible board / sheet
es, at least 12mm thick.
The hearth should extend at least 150 mm from
the sides and rear of the stove, and at least 225
mm from the front of the stove.
combustible walls closer than 300mm to
the stove should be at least 5mm thick.
tances to Combustible Material
Behind the stove
650mm
At the side of the stove
400mm
In front of the stove
6
00mm
Note: combustible material refers to any
material that will degrade when subjected to
No combustible material must be
stored
Commissioning & Handover
Upon completion of the installation, allow a
suitable period of time for any fire cement and
A small fire may then be lit and checked to
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stove up the chimney and emitted safely to
atmosphere.
Do not run the stove at full output for at least
24 hours.
On completion of the installation and
commissioning, ensure that the operating
instructions and operating tools for the stove
are left with the customer.
Advise the customer on the correct use of the
appliance with the fuels likely to be used on the
stove and warn them to use only the
recommended fuels for the stove.
Advise the user on what to do should smoke or
fumes be emitted from the stove.
The user should be warned to use a fireguard to
BS 8423 in the presence of children and/or
infirm persons.

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Operating
Instructions
This appliance is not suitable for use in a shared
flue
Operation with the door open can cause excess
smoke. This appliance must not be operated
with the door open
Aerosol Sprays
Do not use an aerosol spray on or near the
stove when it is alight.
Air Controls
This stove has been designed to burn far more
efficiently than a traditional stove, with the
obvious notable feature of clean glass.
However, for this product to work properly it
must be used correctly. To prevent excess
smoke emissions, the air controls of this
appliance must only be operated as directed in
the instructions.
It is essential that the stove has an adequate air
supply for combustion and ventilation.
Primary Air
Primary air is controlled via the slider in the
door. The amount of air can be increased by
moving the slider to the right. The slider can be
unlocked from its position by twisting the
control knob anti-clockwise. Once the slider is in
the desired position it can be locked by turning
the control knob clockwise.
This provides a conventional air draught to the
bed of the fire.
Secondary Air
Secondary air is controlled via the slider above
the door; it is this “Airwash” that keeps a clean
and uninterrupted view of the fire. The amount
of air can be increased by moving the slider to
the right.
Tertiary Air
Tertiary air aids in good secondary combustion
of the fuel and reducing emissions into the
chimney and environment.
Tertiary air can be controlled by adjusting the
cover plate on the back of the stove.
Warning! - This Appliance will be hot when in
operation and due care should be taken.
We advise that suitable gloves are used when
operating the Primary and Secondary air
controls, and when opening the door.
Riddling Grate
Your Hunter Stove is fitted with a locomotive
type grate. So that de-ashing can be carried out
cleanly and easily, it is riddled from the outside
of the stove with the doors closed.

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To burn wood, push the operating tool up and
away from you.
When left in this position, air is restricted
through the bed of the fire providing a solid
base to build up a bed of ash.
Surplus ash can be removed either by gentle
riddling or with a shovel.
It might prove beneficial when burning more
reactive fuels to leave the grate in a “neutral”
position, thus directing some under fire air and
some over fire air to the firebed.
Notes on Wood burning
With a full load of wood, the stove will need to
be refuelled approximately once every hour.
Wood can be stacked in the stove, but care
must be taken that logs do not touch the baffle.
Overloading the stove can cause excess smoke
to be emitted.
Wood burns most efficiently with the secondary
air valve lever in the open position and the
primary control closed. Moving the secondary
control will control the burn rate of the stove.
Note - primary and secondary air is needed to
light the stove, see section entitled ‘Lighting the
Stove’
Wood burns best on a bed of ash and it is
therefore only necessary to remove surplus ash
from the stove occasionally.
Refuelling must be carried out with a sufficient
quantity of glowing embers and ash, so that the
new fuel charge will ignite quickly. If there are
too few embers, add some kindling to prevent
excessive smoke.
Lighting the Stove
We recommend that you have two or three
small fires before you operate your stove to its
maximum heat output.
This is to allow the paint to cure in steadily and
to give a long service life of the paint finish.
During this curing in process you may notice an
unpleasant smell. It is non-toxic, but for your
comfort we would suggest that during this
period you leave all doors and windows open.
To light the stove open the primary and
secondary air controls by pushing both levers
fully to the right. Light one or two firelighters
placed centrally on the grate, allowing the
flames to become established before placing
several pieces of small dry kindling in a criss-
cross fashion above the firelighters, taking care
not to smother the fire. Close the stove door.
Once the kindling is well alight open the door
and build the fire by gradually adding slightly
larger pieces of wood, closing the door
afterwards.
Once you have a good fire established across
the grate bed, further fuel can be added as
required and the air controls set to the correct
position (see ‘Notes on Wood burning’).
Should the fire fail to light correctly open the
door and use a poker to spread the fuel across
the grate. Close the door and allow the fuel and
stove to cool before attempting to relight the
fire.
N.B. Leaving the air controls in the closed
position, adding too much fuel or using wood
that is wet or too large will prevent the fire
from establishing correctly and may result in
smoke emission from the stove.

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Reduced Combustion
In order to shut down the stove, close the
primary control, then close the secondary air
slider by moving the handle all the way to the
left.
If the controls are left in this position, the fire
will be starved of air and will die down.
If you want to revive the fire it is recommended
that the primary air control is open first, and
then open the secondary air slider.
Warning!- The stove will remain hot for a
considerable time after the fire has been
extinguished.
The Clean Air Act 1993 and
Smoke Control Areas
Under the Clean Air Act 1993 local authorities
may declare the whole or part of the district of
the authority to be a smoke control area. It is an
offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a
building, from a furnace or from any fixed boiler
if located in a designated smoke control area. It
is also an offence to acquire an "unauthorised
fuel" for use within a smoke control area unless
it is used in an "exempt" appliance ("exempted"
from the controls which generally apply in the
smoke control area).
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food
and Rural Affairs has powers under the Act to
authorise smokeless fuels or exempt appliances
for use in smoke control areas in England. In
Scotland and Wales this power rests with
Ministers in the devolved administrations for
those countries. Separate legislation, the Clean
Air (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, applies in
Northern Ireland. Therefore it is a requirement
that fuels burnt or obtained for use in smoke
control areas have been "authorised" in
Regulations and that appliances used to burn
solid fuel in those areas (other than
"authorised" fuels) have been exempted by an
Order made and signed by the Secretary of
State or Minister in the devolved
administrations.
Further information on the requirements of the
Clean Air Act can be found here:
http://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/
Your local authority is responsible for
implementing the Clean Air Act 1993 including
designation and supervision of smoke control
areas and you can contact them for details of
Clean Air Act requirements
The eco 4 has been recommended as suitable
for use in Smoke Control Areas when burning
wood logs.
Recommended Fuels
Hunter Stoves recommend that wood logs be
burnt in this appliance.
Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood, which
should have been cut, split and stacked for at
least 12 months, with free air movement
around the sides of the stack to enable it to dry
out.
Burning wet or unseasoned wood will create tar
deposits in the stove and chimney and will not
produce a satisfactory heat output.
Only authorised smokeless fuels or dry wood
logs may be legally burnt on this appliance in
smoke control areas.
Warning! - Petroleum coke fuels or household
waste must not be burnt on this appliance.
This appliance should not be used as an
incinerator.

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No liquid fuels should be burnt on this
appliance.
Should any difficulties arise over fuel quality or
suitability, consult your local approved coal
merchant or:
HETAS Ltd – Telephone [phone] –
www.hetas.co.uk
Solid Fuel Association – Telephone [phone]
000 – www.solidfuel.co.uk
GENERAL
MAINTENAN E
This Appliance requires regular maintenance by
a competent person.
Baffle
This should be removed and cleaned at least
once a month to prevent any build up of soot or
fly ash that could lead to blocked flue ways and
dangerous fume emission.
If the baffle is removed the chimney/flue way
can be swept through the appliance.
Stove Body
The stove is finished with a heat resistant paint
and this can be cleaned with a soft brush.
Do not clean whilst the stove is hot.
The finish can be renovated with Hunter Stoves
paint.
Glass Panel
Clean the glass panel when cool with Hunter
Stoves glass cleaner.
Highly abrasive substances should be avoided as
these can scratch the glass and make
subsequent cleaning more difficult.
Wet logs on heated glass, a badly aimed poker
or heavy slamming of the door could crack the
glass panel.
The glass will not fracture from heat.
Firebricks
In normal use, these can last for many years. It
is possible however, to crack them if logs are
continually jammed against them or if they are
frequently struck with a poker.
Check periodically for seriously cracked bricks,
which can be replaced with new, available from
your dealer.
Door Catch
The door catch may require adjustment to
maintain the door seal.
To adjust the catch:
Loosen the M6 grub screw.
Rotate the catch shaft one complete turn to
achieve the correct door operation.
Tighten the grub screw.
Rope
Check the rope around the door. If rope is
becoming detached, use Hunter Stoves rope
glue to reattach it. If the rope is in a poor
condition, a replacement rope kit may be
ordered from the Hunter Stoves spares range.

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Chimney and Flue ways
It is important that the chimney, flue ways and
any connecting flue pipe are swept regularly.
This means at least once a year for smokeless
fuels and at least twice a year for wood and
other fuels.
The baffle will need to be removed from its
supports in order to sweep the chimney (see
assembly instructions).
Only wire-centred sweeps’ brushes fitted with a
guide wheel should be used.
If it is not possible to sweep all parts of the
chimney through the appliance, ensure there is
adequate access to cleaning doors.
Seasonal Use
If the appliance has been unused for a long
period of time, such as during the spring and
summer months, the chimney should be
checked for potential obstructions by a
competent person before lighting the stove.
Gaskets
All gasket used on this appliance are produced
from a heat resistant material called Manniglas.
The glass gasket will have to be replaced when
a new piece of glass is fitted as the gaskets
become brittle after firing the stove.
Over time you may also find that the gasket
changes colour.
This is due to a reduction in the pigment used in
the manufacture of the product and no cause
for concern.
Troubleshooting
Fire will not burn
Check that:
The air inlet is not obstructed in any way.
Chimneys and flue ways are clear.
A suitable fuel is being used.
There is an adequate air supply into the
room.
An extractor fan is not fitted in the same
room as the stove.
Flue draught is above minimum level (see
installation instructions).
Fire blazing out of control
Check that:
The doors are tightly closed.
The air controls are all in the closed
position.
A suitable fuel is being used.
The glass retaining clips are not loose.
The door rope seals are in good condition
Flue draught is below maximum level (see
installation instructions).

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Spares Information
Door spares

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Body Assembly Spares