FRANCO BELGE 174 05 05 User manual

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Document n° 979-3 EN ~ 28/08/2000
Les Fonderies Franco-Belges
59660 MERVILLE
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RC Hazebrouck 445750565B
Subject to modifications
Belfort
Oil fired stove
Model : 174 05 05
(EN 1)
CAN/CSA approved / ANSI/UL approved
Description of the appliance
Installation instructions
Operating instructions
Spare parts
English
Norsk

CONTENTS
Description of the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Package ....................3
Optional equipment ..............3
Specifications .................3
Description ..................3
Operatingprinciple ..............4
Installationinstructions...................................... 4
Positionoftheunit ..............4
Chimney....................4
Mounting the levelling feet ..........5
Topflueoutlet.................5
Rearflueoutlet ................5
Chimney connector ..............5
Externaltank..................6
Levelling....................6
Pre-utilisationcheck .............6
Oilflowadjustment..............6
Chimney draught ...............7
Doorclosingpressure ............7
Maintenance of the Chimney .........7
Operatinginstructions ...................................... 8
Fuel.......................8
Lightingprocedure ..............8
Operating procedure .............8
Shuttingdown.................8
Maintenance of the stove ...........8
Recommendation ...............9
Trouble shooting .............. 10
Spareparts.............................................11
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1. Description of the unit
1.1. Package
¤ 1 package. The stove is supplied completely
assembled except the four levelling feet that are placed
on the burner.
1.2. Optional equipment
¤Groundvat
¤ Glow-plug ignitor
1.3.
Specifications
Model...................... 1740505
Nominalheatoutput ............kW 5
.....................BTU/hr 18.000
Oil consumption at :
-maximumspeed............litre/h 0,58
................... USgal/hr 0,16
-minimumspeed.............litre/h 0,17
................... USgal/hr 0,045
Chimney draught required at :
-maximumspeed............. Pa 15
..................... in.w.g. 0,06
-minimumspeed ............. Pa 8
..................... in.w.g. 0,032
Weight ................... kg 67,6
....................... lbs 149
Figure 1 - Minimum clearances to combustible walls
392
340 182
Ø 120/127
452
530
558
420
Figure 2 - Dimensions in mm
200 mm
200
mm
200 mm
200
mm
US
CAN
EN1
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1.4. Description
Flued oil stove with vaporizing burner
(Norm EN 1).
1.5. Operating principle
Furnace oil is fed to the burner floor (fig. 3) where is it
ignited by means of a firestarter (or the Glow-plug
ignitor # 6). The heat produced by this flame brings the
burner temperature to the required level to vaporize the
fuel. Oil will only burn as a vapour not a liquid.
Room combustion air enters the burner through the air
inlet holes.
In the center of the burner is the catalyser (# 4, fig. 3)
which aids in vaporizing the fuel. When the stove is
operation, the catalyser glows red. The stove should
not be used with out both the catalyser (# 4, fig. 3),
catalyser top (# 3) and ring (# 2).
A de-scaling lever (# 7, fig.3) can be pushed and pulled
in and out as well as turning slightly at the same time to
keep the inlet pipe clear of carbon buildup.
The stove float regulator contains a filter to trap
impurities.
A safety lever controls fuel flow. Oil can only enter the
float chamber when the safety lever is depressed.
Oil temperature variations will affect the oil flow into the
float chamber. A float in the chamber raises the fuel
level available to the burner.
The float regulator is also controlled by a control knob
which turns from “0" (off) to ”6" (high setting).
A draught regulator (# 1, fig. 13, p. 7) ensures a
constant air intake to the burner regardless of external
factors.
2. Installation instructions
SAFETY NOTICE : Read carefully all instructions before
starting the installation. If the stove is not properly instal-
led, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the
installation directions. Contact local building or fire offi-
cials about restrictions and installation inspection in your
area.
2.1. Position of the unit
- The position of the appliance must be chosen very
carefully in order to obtain the best possible results for
heat distribution.
- Position the unit to comply with the minimum
clearances to combustible material. Minimum
clearances are shown from the vertical portion of the
chimney connector. Check that no overhead cross
members in the ceiling will be cut. Reposition unit if
necessary, being careful not to move closer than the
minimum clearances.
- Outside air : For the oil stove to function properly, an
adequate supply of combustion air is required.
2.2. Chimney
- Ensure that the flue has sufficient draught (refer to
technical details).
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Figure 3 - Burner
1-Airholes
2- Upper ring
3- Catalyser top
4- Catalyser
5- Burner
6- Glow-plug ignitor
(optional)
7- De-scaling lever
1
2
4
5
3
6
7
8
9
10
Figure 4 - Description
1- Blanking plate
2- Main door
3- Flue collar
4-Baffle
5-Tray
6- Sliding door
7- Supplementary baffle
8- Draught control
9- Ceramic coal
10 - Coal support
USA / CANADA : The installation of this stove must
comply with state and local requirements and the stand-
ard CSA B139.
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- Minimum flue diameter, 10 cm (4" I.D).
- The chimney must be at least 4.5 m (15 ft high).
- The flue must not be shared with any other appliance.
- Downdraughts caused by obstacles close to the
chimney top may sometimes be prevented by fitting an
anti-downdraught cap to the top of the chimney.
- The chimney must have a constant cross section. Too
large a flue could affect the chimney draught.
- The chimney must be soundly constructed, in order to
prevent cold air infiltration.
- The flue must be well insulated, water and air tight. A
chimney witha cold internalsurface can prevent a good
chimney draught and condensation will occur.
- The flue must be swept at least once a year.
2.3. Mounting the levelling feet
Fit the 4 screws and the 4 caps supplied (on the
burner) into each leg of the stove (fig. 8).
2.4. Top flue outlet
Figure 5
- Open the main door, remove the ceramic coal grate
with theirs coal (# 9 and 10, fig. 4, p. 4) and remove the
internal baffle (# 4 and 7, fig. 4, p. 4).
- Fix the sealing rope in the groove on the top and fit the
flue spigot using the two bolts and washers supplied,
ensuring there is a good seal.
- Replace the internal baffles.
The cut-out of the rearheat shieldmust not be remove
in the case.
2.5. Rear flue outlet
Figure 7
- Open the main door, remove the ceramic coal grate
with theirs coal (# 9 and 10, fig. 4, p. 4) and remove the
internal baffle (# 4 and 7, fig. 4, p. 4).
- Remove the rear heat shield and the cut-out on it
(fig. 6).
- Remove the blanking plate 5and the clamp 4from the
back and refit them on the top with the 2 screws and
washers supplied 7, ensuring there is a good seal 2.
- Set the ceramic rope in the groove and fix the flue
collar at rear with 2 bolts and washers supplied.
- Reinstall the internal baffles.
- Replace the rear heat shield.
2.6. Chimney connector
- The appliance must be as close as possible to the
chimney. Avoid horizontal flue connection pipes which
can dangerously restrain functioning of the appliance.
- The connector pipe must be either 24 ga. black
painted or blued steel or 316 grade 20 ga. stainless
steel or 1 mm vitreous enamelled steel, with a
maximum diameter of 127 mm (5" O.D.). Single wall
3
1
2
Figure 5 - Top flue outlet
1- Flue collar
2- Sealing rope
3- Screws, washers and
bolts
Figure 6 - Back panel
7
5
2
1
3
4
6
Figure 7 - Rear flue outlet
1- Flue collar.
2- Sealing rope.
3- Back panel.
4-Clamp.
5- Blanking plate.
6- Screws, washers and
bolts.
7- Screws and washers.
Figure 8 - Levelling
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pipe may be utilized being careful to maintain
clearances to any combustible surface.
Once the stove has been properly installed the chimney
draught must be checked with a draught meter.
If the chimney draught is excessive or irregular, a
draught stabilizer (barometric damper) must be
installed to the connector pipe.
2.7. ConnectiontoaL.VENTchimney
USA / Canada : The 174 10 44 appliance is certified to
be connected to a 5" L.VENT chimney.
2.8. External tank
When the stove is connected to an external or remote tank,
it must be secured to the floor. The bracket is included
(# 2, fig. 12)
A barometric fuel tank should not be positioned where
it will be in the direct rays of the sun or adjacent to a
source of intense heat.
If the tank is more than 8 ft (2,5 m) higher than the stove a
pressure reducer must be installed on the oil line (max.
working pressure : 300 mbar).
If the tank is lower than the stove a lift pump will have to be
utilized.
A clearance of 6 “ (15 cm) must be maintained between
the external/remote tank and the stove.
2.9. Levelling
It is essential to ensure that the appliance sits level on
the floor. Adjust the levelling feet (fig. 8).
Use a spirit level across the burner pot to check the
level (fig. 10).
2.10. Pre-utilisation check
Check the condition of the filler seals, that the door
closes correctly, that the window is not damaged, that
the smoke passages are not obstructed by packaging
or removable parts. All removable parts, fuel retainer,
baffle, must be correctly installed.
A
Figure 9 - Fitting the tray
Figure 10 - Burner level check
1
5
3
6
2
7
1
3
46
2
7
Figure 11 - Gravity or pumped oil supply
1- 2,5 m maxi
2- At least 0,25 m
3- Oil Tank
4- Filter
5- Suction pump with
reserve and filter
6- Pipe Ø 6x8 mm
7- At least 0,15 m
1
2
3
4
Figure 12 - Bracket
1 - Bottom shield
2 - Bracket
3-Nut
4 - Back panel
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2.11. Oil flow adjustment
The float regulator has been adjusted at the factory and
should not need further adjustment. If the burner does
not work correctly, check possible causes before
readjusting the settings :
- Chimney draught
-Freshairinlet
- Oil supply.
Low setting (Refer to # 2, fig. 13) :
- set the regulating knob on “1" and let the burner run
for a few minutes. The flame must completely cover the
bottom of the burner and the catalyser body must be
glowing red hot.
- if the flame is too small, the stove will soot up quickly ;
increase the flame by turning the setting screw (# 2)
clockwise.
- if the flame is too high, reduce the flame by turning the
setting screw (# 2) counter clockwise.
High setting (Refer to # 3, fig. 13) :
- set the regulating knob on “6" and let the burner run
for a few minutes. The flame must be shaped like a
cone and reach the upper part of the door.
- if the flame is too low, increase the flame by turning
the setting screw counter clock wise.
- if the flame is too high, reduce the flame by turning the
setting screw clockwise.
Please note - Very important : The adjustments of the
float regulator are very sensitive. The high and the low
setting screws must never be turned more than a 1/4 of
a turn at a time in any direction from their initial setting.
When making any adjustments, allow 3 to 5 minutes
between adjustments to allow burner to stabilize to
previous adjustment before proceeding, if necessary.
2.12. Chimney draught
Once the stove has been properly installed, the
chimney draught must be checked.
The adjustment of the draught will be made with the
barometric damper located at the back of the stove
(# 1, fig. 13).
The reading of the draught must be done once the unit
is hot (minimum 30 minutes of use).
Refer to the specifications p. 3 for minimum draught
requirement on low setting and on high setting.
2.13. Door closing pressure
The closing latch rotates around a pressure screw
positioned cam (fig. 14).
- Loosen pressure screw 1.
- Turn cam to desired position 2.
- Tighten pressure screw 1.
2.14. Maintenance of the Chimney
Chimney and chimney connector should be inspected
at least once every three months during the heating
season to determine if a soot build up has occurred. If
soot has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce
the risk of a chimney fire.
1
2
3
Figure 13 - Adjustment devices
1- Adjustment of the draught regulator
2- Adjustment screw for low setting
3- Adjustment screw for high setting
1
2
Figure 14 - Door closing pressure
1- Pressure screw
2-Cam
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3. Operating instructions
3.1. Fuel
Warning : Your stove is fitted with a specific float
regulator for a specific oil.
¤ Kerosene 28 sec. (1,8 cst at 25°C)
The fuel oil must be free from any dirt and water which
could disturb the stove in operation.
3.2. Lighting procedure
- Be sure the control knob is to “0" (# 1, fig. 15).
- Turn on oil supply,
- Push down gently on the safety lever (# 2, fig. 15).
This will allow the oil to flow into the float regulator.
- Open the front door, and remove the catalyser from
burner (# 2, 3 and 4, fig. 3, p. 4). Make sure the inside
of the pot is clean thoroughly, and there is no oil
accumulation.
- Place 2 tablespoons of methylated spirit or gelled
alcohol in the bottom of the pot. Light the starter gel or
methylated spirit with a fireplace match or long butane
lighter. Place the catalyser back into the burner, being
sure it is centered in the burner. Shut the main door.
- Allow the catalyser to heat approximately 30 to 45
sec. Turn dail to “1" position.
- Allow 10 to 15 minutes for oil fire and draught to
stabilize. The catalyser should glow red before
adjusting the control knob to a higher setting.
3.3. Operating procedure
Allow 10 to 15 minutes after lighting to adjust the
control knob to a higher setting, usually between a “2"
and ”4" setting.
When increasing the heat output, move the control
knob only 1 number at a time, allowing 5 minutes
between moves for the flame to re-adjust to new
setting.
If the burner stops during operating, immediately turn
off the control knob (position “0") and wait until the
burner is completely cool before repeating the lighting
procedure.
3.4. Shutting down
- Set dial to the “0" position (# 1, fig. 15).
- Raise the safety lever of the float regulator
(# 2, fig. 15).
- Allow the flame to burn out completely before opening
the door.
3.5. Maintenance of the stove
Every week : operate the de scaling lever
(# 4, fig. 15).
- Pull the rod, then push the rod in rotating 360 degrees
two or three times (CAUTION : The rod is HOT).
Every 3 or 4 months : Clean the burner completely.
- Remove all the parts of the catalyser
(# 2, 3 and 4, fig. 3, p. 4)
- Using a soft bristle brush (a small clean paint brush),
carefully brush off the catalyser. Loosen any carbon
soot from the bottom of the burner with a putty knife,
and vacuum clean. Ensure that the small air holes in
burner are free of carbon.
At least once a year / End of heating season : Clean
or replace all the oil filters in the oil supply line.
To clean the filter of the float regulator :
-settheregulationknobinclosedposition“0"
(# 1, fig. 15),
- turn off the tankvalve or the valve of the oil supply line,
- raise the safety lever of the float regulator
(# 2, fig. 15),
- place a small container (or a small rag) under the float
regulator filter opening in order to collect the oil
contained in the float regulator,
1
3
2
Figure 15 - Operating devices
1- Regulation knob.
2- Safety lever.
3- Access to float regulator filter.
4- De-scaling lever.
5- Door handle.
4
5
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- remove the filter cover plate located under the float
regulator (# 3, fig. 15) with a screwdriver,
- remove the tubular filter from the float regulator. Clean
it with oil using a soft brush, never a wire-brush,
- replace the filter in the float regulator, install the cover
plate and secure with the screw.
Clean all the enamelled panels of the stove with a dry
or slightly damp soft cloth.
Use a soft clean cloth to wipe the front glass when the
unit is running at a low burning rate. When the main
door is opened for cleaning, the flame will be disturb,
and turn to a yellow flame. Clean quickly, but gently.
Close the door, the flame will return to a normal burning
position.
N.B. : The appearance of cracks when burning the
enamelled units is quite usual and tends to disappear
when the appliance is cooling down. It should not be
considered as a defect but rather as a patina of the
enamel which does not affect its quality nor its service
ability.
3.6. Recommendation
The adjustment of the stove has been made at the
factory and checked by your installer. Any anomaly of
operation should be reported to him at once.
This room heater is a high heat producing appliance
and may cause severe burns if touched on the glass
front door, or on top directly over the burner - keep
children away - Do not use for drying wet clothing.
CAUTION : Never light the burner if there is oil in the
burner pot. Clean out oil before lighting.
Racing : An audible fluttering sound is an indication
that there is too much oil in the pot burner and/or a lack
adequate draught.
- turn off oil supply and set the control knob in closed
position “0" (# 1, fig. 15, p. 8).
- until fire has decreased to proper burn rate.
Do not overfire : If the stove or chimney connector
starts to glow, you are overfiring.
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3.7. Trouble shooting
SYMPTOM PROBLEM
- TEST SOLUTION
Flames extinguish during
lighting.
¤ Very cold chimney. No draught
established.
- - Leave door ajar until fire has caught.
- Check air supply in the room.
Fire extinguishes once
firestarter has burnt off.
¤Fueltankisempty.
- - Fill tank.
¤ Fuel valve is closed.
- -Openvalve.
¤ Main regulator float not engaging.
- - De-press the safety lever.
¤ Control knob is set on 0"
- - Adjust control knob to 1".
Fire extinguishes during use. ¤Fueltankisempty.
- - Fill tank.
¤ Insufficient draught.
- - Call your installer.
Flame is excessively large,
smoky and sooty.
¤ Fuel adjustment made too quickly.
- - Return control knob to 1"; wait for normal combustion.
(catalyser should glow red) Wait 5 to 15 minutes between
each adjustment.
Stove burns noisily,
extinguishes and relights itself.
¤Burnercontainsexcessfuel. þ - - Adjust to lower setting. If problem persists call your
installer.
¤ Insufficient fuel.
- - Check that the de-scaler, the float regulator filter and
burner pot are cleaned.
Fire smokes. Soot build up
noticed. Flame imbalance
¤ Insufficient air supply.
- - Increase fresh air supply (open door, window; add make
up air supply).
¤ Downdraught or blockage in
chimney.
þ
- - Check Chimney for Soot build up. clean if necessary.
- Ensure chimney height is sufficient and cap is not
affected by any nearby obstructions.
- Room is in negative pressure. Increase fresh air supply.
Check draught with draught meter and adjust if not to
requirements. See page 4.
¤ Oil flow is too low on 1 setting. þ
- - Adjust low flow rate while control is set on 1", call your
installer.
¤ Stove is not level. Flame
imbalance.
- - Check level. Adjust if necessary.
¤ Catalyser not centered. Uneven
fuel distribution resulting in
secondary air shortage.
- -Centercatalyserassembly
¤ Insufficient fuel.
- - Check that the de-scaler, the float regulator filter and
burner pot are cleaned.
¤ The draught regulator is blocked in
open position
þ
- - Unlock the draught regulator.
- Check the float regulator adjustment and refit, if
necessary.
Coke build up noticed. ¤ Excessive air supply.
- - Adjust draught.
þ : This sign means that you should
asked for a qualified engineer to do
the work.
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