FRANCO BELGE Franc-comtois 134 10 08 User manual

Document n° 701-4GB ~ 16/11/1998
STAUB FONDERIE
SARL with the capital o 6 359 540 #
Head O ice Address
2, rue Saint Gilles
68230 TURCKHEIM
RCS Colmar
SIREN 444 881 953
Address
Administration and manu acturing
BP 73
59660 MERVILLE (FRANCE)
Telephone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Subject to modi ications.
Franc-comtois
Wood stove
IGBfD-NFD35-376
Model : 134 10 08
Output : 10 kW
Certificat de Garantie
Description
Assembly and installation
Operating instructions
Spare parts
Technical manual
to be saved
by the user
or uture re erence
FR EN

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FRANCO BELGE congratulates you on your choice.
FRANCO BELGE, which has been granted the ISO 9001 certi ication, guarantees the quality o its
appliances and is committed to meet its customers’ needs.
FRANCO BELGE, which can boast a 75-year experience in the industry o heating devices, uses
state-o -the-art technologies
to design and manu acture its whole range o products.
This document contains instructions on how to install your appliance and make ull use o its
unctions, both or your com ort and sa ety.
Product information .....................................15
Package . .................15
General characteristics ..........15
Description.................15
Principle of operation ...........15
Installation instructions ...................................16
The room. .................16
Flue.....................16
Connection to flue .............16
Mounting the cast iron legs and the bottom
heat shield .................16
Assembly of flue spigot and blanking
plates....................17
Smoke exit at rear 17
Smoke exit on the top 17
Fitting of the handle . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Pre-utilisation check............18
Chimney maintenance and sweeping ..18
Instructions for user .....................................19
Fuel.....................19
Lighting...................20
Control of fire ...............20
Cleaning ..................20
Maintenance of the stove .........20
Trouble Shooting . . . . . ........21
Spare parts...........................................22
CONTENTS

1. Product information
1.1. Package
- 1 package : Stove complete
1.2. General characteristics
ref.erence ............... 1341008
Maximum output ..........kW 10
Volume heated ...........m
3300 to 400
Draught requirement ....mmwater 1.5 to 2
Grate dimensions:
- width ...............mm 495
- depth ...............mm 255
- usable height...........mm 200
Max. log size ............cm 45
Ash pan capacity .........litres 3
Front main door
- width ...............mm 395
- depth ...............mm 200
Side main door
- width ...............mm 210
- depth ...............mm 210
Net weight ............kgs 115
1.3. Description
Stove, IGBfD- NF D 35-375
I : Intermittent-burning heating appliance.
G: Wood burnt on grate
B:Wood burning stove
f:Enclosed combustion chamber with refractory brick
walls.
D: Removable appliance, to be installed near a wall.
¤ Wood burnt on grate.
¤ Enclosed combustion chamber with cast-iron walls.
¤ Detachable flue spigot for rear or top chimney
connection.
¤ Detachable top for easy handling and cleaning (rear
smoke exit only).
¤ Main door with a “vitroceramic” glass.
¤ Loading door on the right side.
¤ Adjustable air controls for controlling the burning rate.
¤ Large ash-pan.
¤ Optional kit for burning solid smokeless fuels.
1.4. Principle of operation
The “Franc-comtois” is designed for operation with the
door closed.
Heat is mainly diffused by radiation, through the window
and body of the appliance.
Combustion occurs on the grate, with draught entry
through the front of the grate, which assists the
combustion of volatile materials helping to keep the
glass clean during normal operation.
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Figure 1 - Dimensions in mm

2. Installation instructions
2.1. The room
Ventilation :
For satisfactory operation with a natural draught, check
that sufficient air for combustion is available in the
room.
Chimney position :
For new chimney installations, select a central position
within the building, to provide a good heat distribution
around the building.
Hearth :
The hearth must be suitable for use with solid fuel
burning appliances and must comply with Current
Building Regulations. If in doubt, consult your Dealer or
local Building Inspector.
Rear wall and ceiling :
The appliance must not be positioned close to
combustible materials, wall & ceiling surfaces etc.,
Consult your Dealer or local Building Inspector if in
doubt.
2.2. Flue
Existing flue :
- The flue must be in good condition and must provide
sufficient draught.
- The flue must be suitable for the installation of solid
fuel burning appliances and comply with Current
Building Regulations.
- The flue must be clean. It should be swept to remove
soot and dislodge tar deposits.
- The flue must be well insulated. If the flue inner wall
surfaces are cold, a good thermal draw is impossible
causing condensation problems (tar formation etc) to
occur.
- The flue must not be shared with other appliances.
- The recommended minimum flue height is 5 metres.
- If the chimney has any down draught tendency, due to
its position in relation to nearby obstacles, then an
anti-down draught cowl must be installed on the
chimney or the chimney height must be increased.
- If the decompression in the chimney is excessive, a
draught stabiliser must be installed.
Chimney to be built / Flue non-existent :
- The flue must not be supported by the stove.
- Consult a chimney specialist for advice on suitable
flue systems for solid fuel appliances.
2.3. Connection to flue
- The stove must be installed as close as possible to the
chimney.
- The stove should be connected to the flue by a smoke
pipe, approved for installation with combustion
products (e.g. stainless steel 1 mm thick, 20g, or
vitreous enamel.).
- Pipe diameter must not be less than the appliance
spigot diameter.
- The connection can be either vertical or horizontal. For
horizontal connections, avoid right angle bends.
- The join between the connection pipe and the
stovepipe, and the flue, must be leak tight.
- The connection pipe and any draught stabiliser must
have access for cleaning.
2.4. Mounting the cast iron legs and the
bottom heat shield
To avoid damage during transport, the four legs and the
bottom heat shield are not mounted when the stove is
shipped from the factory. These parts should be fitted
carefully to avoid damaging the appliance.
Remove the cast iron top from the stove (fig. 3),
unscrew the two bolts securing the stove to the pallet
and remove the stove from the pallet.
Tip the stove towards the rear and place it gently on the
floor on 2 timber battens.
Fix the legs and the shield using the bolts provided
(fig. 4).
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Figure 3 - Removal of cast iron top
Figure 4 - Installation of legs and lower heat shield
A: Stove base
B: Heat shield
C: Bolt
D: Leg
A
B
C
D

2.5.Assembly of flue spigot and blanking
plates
The stove is supplied with a connection flue spigot with
an inner Ø of 125 mm or external Ø 139 mm.
2.5.1. Smoke exit at rear
Figure 6
- Check that the two blanking plates (#A&C)arefixed
to the cast iron top.
- Lift the cast iron top from the stove (fig. 3).
- Remove the internal baffle (# 56, page 23) and the
rear heat shield (# 27, page 23).
- Fix the sealing rope (# D) in the groove and fit the flue
spigot (# B), ensuring there is a good seal.
- Replace the internal baffle and re-fit the cast iron top.
- Remove the cut-out in the rear heat shield (fig. ) and
re-fit.
2.5.2. Smoke exit on the top
Figure 7
- Lift the cast iron top from the stove (fig. 3).
- Remove the two blanking plates (#A&C).
- Fit the sealing rope (# D) in the groove and attach the
flue spigot (# B) using the three bolts and washers
supplied.
- Remove the internal baffle (# 56, page 23) and the rear
heat shield (# 27, page 23).
- Position the sealing rope (# D) in the groove on the
rear aperture of the stove and fit the two blanking plates
(# A & C).
- Replace the internal baffle and the cast iron top.
2.6. Fitting of the handle
In order to avoid the damaging of the threading, first put
the handle in operating position then screw it into the
taping of the lock (fig. 8).
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Figure 5 - Removing blanking plate on rear heat
shield
Figure 6 - Smoke exit at rear
A: Blanking plate
B: Flue collar
C: Clamp
D: Ceramic rope
A
C
(6x20)
B
D
Figure 7 - Smoke exit from top
A: Blanking plate
B: Flue collar
C: Clamp
D: Ceramic rope
A
C
(6x20)
BD
Figure 8 - Fitting of the handle

2.7. Pre-utilisation check
Check the condition of the filler seals, that the door
closes correctly and that the cast iron top is leak tight,
that the window is not damaged, that the smoke
passages are not obstructed by pieces of packaging or
removed parts. All removable parts (cast iron top,
baffle) must be correctly installed.
2.8. Chimney maintenance and sweeping
VERY IMPORTANT ! :To avoid any incident (chimney
fire, etc...), regular maintenance should be carried out.
If the stove is regularly used, the chimney should be
swept several times per year, together with the
stovepipe connection section. Chimney condition
should be checked at least once per year.
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3. Instructions for user
3.1. Fuel
Recommended fuel : Wood
- Use hard wood logs, which have been cut for at least
two years and stored, under shelter.
- Hardwood has a higher calorific value per cu metre
(oak, ash, maple, birch, elm, beech, etc.).
- Large logs must be split and cut to a usable length,
before being stored in a sheltered and ventilated place.
Not recommended as fuel :
- “green wood”. Green or damp wood reduces stove
efficiency and soils the glass, the internal walls and the
flue (soot, tar, etc.).
- “used timbers”. Burning treated wood (railway
sleepers, telegraph poles, offcuts of plywood or chip
board, pallets, etc.) quickly clogs the flue ways (soot,
tar, etc.), pollutes the environment (pollution and smell,
etc.) and cause the fire to burn too quickly and
overheat.
“Green wood” and “recovered wood” can eventually
cause a chimney fire.
Prohibited fuel : Any form of bituminous coal or
petroleum based coke.
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Figure 9 - Operating devices
A: Opening the main door
B: Draught control
B1 : Lighting position
B2 : Close position
B3 : Normal position
B4 : De-ashing
- Insert the poker into the upper hole
C: Opening the loading door
D: De-ashing tool
E: Tool
AC
B
B1 B2 B3
B4
D
E

3.2. Lighting
- Open the lower spin wheel.
- Place firelighters (or rolled newspaper and kindling
wood) on the grate and place two or three small logs on
top of the firelighters.
- Light the firelighters or paper and close the appliance
door.
- When the fire is burning fairly fiercely, add further logs
(max. diameter 10 cms).
- Further fuel should not be added if wood is smoking.
When lighting up for the first time, the fire should be built
up gradually, to allow the components to expand and
set without shock.
Note : When the fire is lit for the first time, the stove may
give off fumes from the new paint. This is normal but
ensure the room is well ventilated during the first few
hours operation.
Similarly, the window can become cloudy by the
evaporation of the water in the refractory bricks.
3.3. Control of fire
The stove must operate with the door closed and the
cast iron top correctly installed. Burning rate is
controlled by the draught flap (bottom spin wheel).
To load fuel, the door should be opened slowly, avoiding
a sudden rush of intake air, so that smoke does not
escape into the room.
For a briskly burning fire, there should always be at
least two logs in the grate. The fire will burn better if
there are several logs (diameter 7.5 to 10 cms).
For a slower burning fire (for example, at night), select
larger logs.
3.4. Cleaning
Remove ash until glowing ashes start falling into the
pan
Remove ashes daily, and never allow ash in the ash
compartment to touch the underside of the grate.
Failure to observe this instruction will cause premature
wear to the grate and other components.
Empty the ashes taking all the usual precautions for
handling glowing ashes
3.5. Maintenance of the stove
¤ The stove must be regularly cleaned
¤ Remove all deposits from the combustion chamber
and clean the grate area
¤ The vitro ceramic glass can only be cleaned using a
soft cloth and stove glass cleaner, available from your
Franco Belge Dealer. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES
¤ The vitro ceramic glass resists a temperature of
750°C. If the glass should be broken, it is recommended
that only an original factory replacement should be
fitted.
¤ All covering and finishing panels can be rubbed with a
soft brush, dry, or wiped over with a slightly damp cloth.
In the event of condensation or accidentally splashing
water on the stove, clean the areas concerned before
they dry.
Caution ! : 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.
This crackling is more apparent with the blue enamel
than with the brown and green.
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3.6. Trouble Shooting
Situation cause -Action
Fire difficult to start
Fire goes out
Wood green, too damp or poor
quality.
-Use the recommended fuel.
Logs are too big. -To light the fire, use small, very dry twigs. To maintain
the fire, use split logs.
Air starvation. -Open lower spin wheel and top air control lever.
Insufficient draught. þ-Check that the flue is not obstructed, sweep it if
necessary
-Seek advice from a chimney specialist.
Fire burns too quickly. Too much draught. -Ensure that the lower spin wheel is closed
-Partially close the top air control lever.
Excessive draw. þ-Install a draught stabiliser. Consult your Dealer.
Poor quality wood. -Do not continuously burn small wood, sticks, bundles,
carpentry offcuts (plywood, pallets), etc.
Smokes when lighting up. Flue duct is cold. -Burn paper and kindling wood to increase heat.
Room is in decompression. -In houses equipped with mechanical ventilation, partly
open a window until the fire is well established.
Smokes while burning. Draught is insufficien. þ-Consult a chimney specialist.
-Check that the flue is not obstructed, sweep if
necessary.
Down draught. þ-Install an anti-down draught cowl. Consult your Dealer.
Room is in decompression. þ-In houses equipped with Mechanical Ventilation, an
outside air intake must be installed for the chimney.
Low heat output. Incorrect Fuels. -Use the recommended fuel.
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þ: This sign means that you should
asked for a qualified engineer to do the
work.

4. Spare parts
When ordering spare parts, specify the stove type and
serial number, including the colour index (on the
guarantee or identification plate), the name of the part
and the part number.
Example : “Franc-comtois” wood stove,
ref.: 134 10 08 L, top 302141 77.
A = 134 10 08 Y B= 134 10 08 L
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1 100956 Axle ...................................A ...B....02
2 110405 Hinge pin .................6x35 .........A ...B .... 02
4 134749 Pin ......................4x20 .........A ...B....02
5 142301 Adhesive rope ...........................A. . . B ....0,80 m
6 158541 Handle .................................A ...B.... 02
7 161025 Touch-up paint..............(L)........... . . . B .... 01
8 162240 Descriptive plate ......................... A...B.... 01
9 166003 Spring ...................11x15 .........A. . . B ....01
12 181614 Ceramic rope ............d.9,5mm....... A...B .... 0,87 m
13 181615 Ceramic rope ..............Ø12 .........A. . . B ....3,14 m
14 181604 Ceramic rope ..............10x4 .........A. . . B ....1m
15 188779 Ceramic glass ...........................A. . . B ....01
16 189103 Screw ...................27x8x6 ........A. . . B ....01
27 205330 Back panel ..............................A. . . B ....01
28 221200 66 Striking plate ............................A. . . B ....02
29 224022 Ash-pan ................................A ...B.... 01
32 259015 Fixing plate..............................A. . . B ....04
33 260537 Heat shield ..............................A. . . B ....01
34 262307 Heat shield .............................. . . . B ....01
35 300105 59 B.L or F.R.leg............................A . . . .....02
35 300105 77 B.L or F.R.leg ............................ . . . B ....02
36 300217 59 B.R. or F.L. leg .......................... A......... 02
36 300217 77 B.R. or F.L. leg ........................... ...B.... 02
37 300455 60 Base ...................................A.........01
37 300455 77 Base ................................... ...B....01
38 301515 66 Door lock ...............................A ...B .... 02
39 301742 59 Air damper ..............................A . . . .....01
39 301742 77 Air damper............................... . . . B ....01
40 302141 59 Top plate ...............................A......... 01
40 302141 77 Top plate ................................ ...B .... 01
41 303510 59 Loading door ............................A . . . .....01
41 303510 77 Loading door ............................. . . . B ....01
42 303718 59 Blanking plate ...........................A . . . .....01
42 303718 77 Blanking plate ............................ . . . B ....01
43 303827 59 Flue collar................Ø139 .........A.........01
43 303827 77 Flue collar ................Ø139 ......... ...B....01
44 305009 Wall ...................................A ...B....01
45 305114 Back wall ...............................A ...B.... 01
46 305211 Wall ...................................A ...B....01
47 306215 Back wall ...............................A ...B.... 01
48 307416 Fuel retainer.............................A. . . B ....01
49 309215 Wood grate .............................A. . . B ....01
50 309825 59 Front plate ..............................A . . . .....01
50 309825 77 Front plate ............................... . . . B ....01
51 309964 59 Main door ...............................A......... 01
51 309964 77 Main door ............................... ...B.... 01
51 988798 Complete door ...........................A . . . .....01
51 988800 Complete door............................ . . . B .... 01
52 310721 59 R. side panel ............................A . . . .....01
52 310721 77 R. side panel ............................. . . . B ....01
53 310811 59 L. side panel.............................A . . . .....01
53 310811 77 L. side panel ............................. . . . B ....01
54 314607 Inner door...............................A. . . B ....01
55 319707 Grate support............................A. . . B ....01
56 323210 Flue baffle ..............................A. . . B ....01
57 327801 Clamp ..................................A ...B.... 01
58 415504 60 Poker ..................................A ...B.... 01
60 808001 60 Hand tool ...............................A ...B .... 01
61 110404 Hinge pin .................6x30 .........A ...B .... 02
N° Code Description ........Type .........A ...B....Qty

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Figure 10 - Stove - exploded view

§Guarantee certificate §
§Legal guarantee
The specifications, dimensions and information shown
on our documents are provided for information purposes
only and under no circumstances are binding upon the
vendor.
With the aim of constantly improving our equipment, all
modifications considered as necessary by our
departments may be made without notice.
The provisions of the present guarantee certificate are
not excluding or limiting the owner of the equipment’s
rights, concerning the legal guarantee regarding faults or
hidden vices which applies in all circumstances, in the
conditions detailed in articles 1641and following of the
civil code, and in the country in which the equipment was
purchased.
§Contractual guarantee
Our equipment is guaranteed against faults and hidden
vices subject to the following conditions:
1) Installation and adjustment of the device by a professional
installer.
2) Observance of the instructions provided in our technical
documents and our installation/adjustment instructions.
3) The installation, use and maintenance of the device carried
out in conformity with the applicable standards and
legislation, and with the indications provided in the technical
instructions accompanying the device.
This guarantee covers the replacement, in our factory, of
parts recognised as being defective from the outset by
our “Guarantee Inspection” Department. Carriage and
labour is at the user’s cost. Moreover, if the repair or
replacement of parts covered by the guarantee is found
to be too costly vis-à-vis the price of the appliance, the
decision to replace or repair the appliance will be taken
by the vendor.
Our guarantee is for 2 (two) years for all appliances, with
the exception of closed combustion fireplace and inserts
for which our guarantee is 5 (five) years excluding the
following:
1) Indicator lights, fuses, electrical elements and fans.
2) Parts subject to wear or in contact with high temperatures
namely: soles and burner grills, bottom plates baffles, ash
pans, paintwork and surface treatments for decorative
parts. Also excluded from this guarantee are seals and
windows.
3) Any damage which may result from the use of the appliance
with a fuel other than that stipulated in our instructions.
4) Damage occurring to parts caused by elements outside the
appliance (down draught, storm damage, damp, abnormal
pressure or vacuum, heat shocks, etc.).
5) Damage to electrical parts caused by plugging in and using
the appliance on a mains system, the voltage of which
(measured at the entrance to the appliance) is 10% above
or below the nominal voltage of 220 V.
§Exclusion of liability
In the case of a product manufactured at the client’s
request, under no circumstances may we, as a
subcontractor, be considered liable vis-a-vis the client or
third parties for defects arising from the installation or a
design fault with the item in question.
*Name and address of installer :_________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(Téléphone :_______________________
*Name and address of customer:________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Date of installation :
___ ___ / ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___
Model of the appliance : q134 10 08
Color : qY❑L
Serial number :
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
¤ This certificate has to be completed and kept carefully.
In case of claims, send a copy of this to :
STAUB FONDERIE,
BP 73, 59660 MERVILLE, FRANCE.
Document n° 701-4GB ~ 16/11/1998