FRANCO BELGE SAVOIE 134 08 03 User manual

Description of the appliance
Installation instructions
Operating instructions
Spare parts
Warranty certificate
Document n° 957-16 ~ 15/12/2006
STAUB FONDERIE
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SAVOIE
Wood stove
EN 132 0
Model : 134 08 03
Output:8kW Technical manual
to be saved
by the user
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CONTENTS
Product information .....................................p.3
Package ..................p.3
Optional ..................p.3
General characteristics. . ........p.3
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 3
Principle of operation. . . . . . . . . . . p. 3
Installation instructions...................................p.4
Warning to the user . ..........p.
Location of the unit ............p.
Chimney..................p.5
Assembly of flue spigot .........p.5
Chimney connector ............p.6
Mounting the tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 6
Door closing pressure . . . . . . . . . . p. 6
Pre-utilisation check . . . . . . . . . . . p. 7
Maintenance of the Chimney . . . . . . p. 7
Instructions for user.....................................p.8
Fuel . . . .................p.8
Lighting ..................p.9
Operating procedure . ..........p.9
Loading the fuel .............p.9
De-ashing .................p.9
Maintenance of the stove body . . . . . p. 9
Maintenance of the Chimney . . . . . . p. 9
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . p. 10
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 10
Spare parts .........................................p.12
FRANCO BELGE congratulates you on your choice.
FRANCO BELGE, guarantees the quality of its appliances and is committed to meet its
customers’ needs.
FRANCO BELGE, which can boast a 80-year experience in the industry of heating devices, uses
state-of-the-art technologies
to design and manufacture its whole range of products.
This document contains instructions on how to install your appliance and make full use of its
functions, both for your comfort and safety.

This appliance is meant to burn wood safely
Warning
An incorrectly installed wood stove can cause serious accidents.
We recommend that you engage the services of a professional engineer for its installation
and the regular maintenance requirements
1. Product information
1.1. Package
•1 package : Stove complete.
1.2. Optional
•Set of short legs (only 13 08 03 Y)
1.3. General characteristics
Reference ................ 1340803
Maximum output ...........kW 8
Chimney draught required ......Pa 12
Usable firebox dimensions
- width ................mm 50
- depth ................mm 20
- height ................mm 365
Log dimensions
- Lenght maxi .............cm 0
Ash pan capacity ..........litres 3
Net weight ...............kg 100
Volume heated ............m
3300
Autonomy ................h 10
Flue mass flow on the rear
- Efficiency classification .......% 7,1
- Co (13% O2).............% 0,29
- Mean flue gas temperature .....°C 305
- Flue mass flow ...........g/s 8,8
Flue mass flow on the top
- Efficiency ...............% 73,6
- Co (13% O2).............% 0,28
- Mean flue gas temperature .....°C 301
- Flue mass flow ...........g/s 8,72
Note : The performances indicated result from tests
carried out in accordance with standard EN132 0 with
logs of Ø 12 of 0 cm and a draught of 12 Pa.
1.4. Description
•Wood stove in conformity with EN 13240
•Continuous-burning heating appliance.
•Wood burnt on grate
•Enclosed combustion chamber with refractory brick
walls.
•Removable appliance, to be installed near a wall.
•Detachable flue spigot for rear or top chimney
connection.
•Detachable top for easy handling and cleaning (rear
smoke exit only).
•Loading door with a side opening (to the right of the
appliance)
•Adjustable air controls for controlling the burning rate.
•Spin wheel for lighting.
•Large ash-pan.
•Long lasting burning cycle :
When the appliance is loaded
with à ,8 kg (see page 8, § 3.1.)
of dry rate (primary and
secondary air inlet closed) with
a 6 Pa draught, it runs for 11
hours.
1.5. Principle of
operation
The appliance 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
top of the combustion chamber
when using wood and under the
grate when using coal.
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1 3 4
5 6 0
409
700
535
Ø 1 2 5
Ø 1 3 9
360
Figure 1 - Dimensions in mm

2. Installation instructions
2.1. Warning to the user
All the local and national regulations, and in
particular those relating to national and European
standards, must be observed when installing the
appliance.
An incorrectly installed heating appliance can
cause serious accidents (chimney fires, burning of
plastic insulation materials, in partition walls, etc.).
The insulation of both the appliance and the
exhaust gas pipe has to be reinforced and done
according to the Standards and the Building
Regulations for safety reasons.
Failure to respect the mounting instructions leads to
engage the responsibility of the one doing the
installation.
The manufacturer’s responsibility shall be limited to the
supply of the equipment.
2.2. Location of the unit
Ventilation : For satisfactory appliance operation with a
natural draught, check that sufficient air for combustion
is available in the room.
Position of the unit : For new installations, select a
central position within the house, to provide a good heat
distribution around the building.
The heat distribution towards the other rooms will be
made through the communicating doors.
These rooms must be in negative pressure or must
include ventilation gratings.
Floor and walls : Make sure they are not combustible
or covered with combustible material (as per the
Building regulations).
Otherwise it must necessary to install a
non-combustible protection.
There must be a clearance of at least 150 mm at each
side of the appliance and at the back of the appliance
from a non-combustible wall.
This distance must be extended to a minimum
clearance of 350 mm from any combustible materials.
This measurement may be reduced to a minimum gap
of 50 mm when the non-combustible wall is at least
200 mm thick.
When using a single wall flue pipe, there must be a
clearance (A) of at least three times its diameter (B)
from any combustible materials.
If the appliance has to be located in an opening, this
distance must be extended to a minimum clearance (A)
of 375 mm from the pipe or the stove body to any
combustible materials.
Hearth : The appliance must stand on a fireproof
hearth.
It is possible to provide a hearth made of non
combusible board/sheet material or tiles at least 12 mm
thick.
Constructional hearths should be constructed of solid
non combustible material at least 125 mm thick
(including the thickness of any non combustible floor
under the hearth).
The hearth must protrude at least 225 mm in front of the
stove and 150 mm each side.
If the hearth is constructed on timber, there must be a
clearance of at least 250 mm from the timber to the top
surface of the hearth.
See section J of the Building regulations.
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4 0 0
1 5 0
1 5 0 3 0 0
1 5 0
B
A
A
C
Figure 2 - Minimum clearances

2.3. Chimney
The chimney must comply with Current Building
Regulations. If in doubt, consult your Dealer or local
Building Inspector.
Existing flue :
-The flue must be in good condition and must provide
sufficient draught (refer to technical details p. 3).
-The flue must be suitable for the installation of fuel
burning appliances, otherwise it must necessary to
install a tubing.
-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 be watertight.
-The flue must not be shared with other appliances.
-The chimney must have a constant cross section.
-When the cross-section of the chimney is too large, it
has difficulties in obtaining a good draught.
-The recommended minimum flue height is 5 metres.
-In case of a flat roof or when the roof gradient is lower
than 15°, the stack must be 1,2 m ( feet) high at least.
-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 chimney draught is excessive or irregular, a
draught stabiliser must be installed. It must be visible
and accessible.
Chimney to be built / new flue :The chimney must
comply with Current Building Regulations. If in doubt,
consult your Dealer or local Building Inspector.
-The appliance must not support the weight of the flue.
-Consult a chimney specialist for advice on suitable
flue systems for solid fuel appliances.
-It must be distant from any combustible material
(walls, cross members)
-It must permit an easy sweeping.
2.4. Assembly of flue spigot
The stove is supplied with a connection flue spigot with
an inner diameter of 125 mm and an outer diameter of
139 mm.
2.4.1. Smoke exit on the top (figure 3)
-Fit the sealing rope 2in the groove on the top and fix
the flue collar 1with 3 bolts and washers supplied.
2.4.2. Smoke exit at rear (figure 4)
-Remove the rear heat shield and remove the
preformed hole plate.
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2
3
4
2
5
Figure 3 - Smoke exit on the top
1-Flue collar
2-Sealing rope
3-Blanking plate
4-Clamp
5-Back panel
1
23
4
25
Figure 4 - Smoke exit at rear
1- Flue collar
2- Sealing rope
3- Blanking plate
4- Clamp
5- Back panel

-Remove the retainer fuel (fig. 8, p. 7), the two side
bricks # 23 and 2 p. 15) and the flue baffle (fig. 7,
p. 6).
-Remove the blanking plate 3and the clamp 4and
assembly in the top, ensuring there is a good seal.
-Fix the flue collar 1at rear with 3 bolts and washers
supplied, ensuring there is a good seal.
-Replace all the internal parts in the reverse order.
Replace the rear heat shield.
2.5. Chimney connector
-The connection to flue must be carried out according
to local building regulations.
-The stove must be installed as close as possible to the
chimney.
-The connector pipe must be approved for installation
with combustion products (either 2 ga. black painted
or blued steel or 316 grade 20 ga. Stainless steel or
1 mm vitreous enamelled steel)..
-Pipe diameter must not be less than the appliance
spigot diameter. Otherwise the reducing must be 1
diameter lower than the flue spigot and be situated as
distant as possible from the flue connection of the
appliance.
-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.
-For the premises equipped with a mechanical
controlled ventilation, the airtightness has to prevent
the exhauster drawing out the smokes from the
exhaust gas pipe.
-The connection pipe and any draught stabiliser must
have access for cleaning.
2.6. Mounting the tray
Figure 5
To avoid damage during transport, the tray has been
stored behind the main door.
Center the tray on tab “A” and lower into place.
2.7. Door closing pressure
Figure 6
The closing latch rotates around a pressure screw
positioned cam.
-Remove gently the ceramics rope
-Loosen pressure screw 1.
-Turn cam 2to desired position.
-Tighten pressure screw 1
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A
Figure 5 - Mounting the tray
1
2
Figure 6 - Door closing pressure
1-Pressure screw
2-Cam
A
B
C1
2
Figure 7 - Removing the flue baffle

2.8. Pre-utilisation check
-Check that the glasses are not damaged.
-Check that the smoke passages are not obstructed by
packaging or removable parts.
-Check that the seals of the smoke-line are in good
condition.
Note : if it acts of a ceramics braid, it is consumable and
thus brought to be changed by the user.
-Check that the doors close correctly.
Check that all removable parts are correctly installed.
(bricks, flue baffle, etc.)
2.9. Maintenance of the Chimney
In order to avoid any incident (chimney fire, etc...),
maintenance tasks must be carried out regularly.
If the appliance is regularly used, the chimney should
be swept several times per year, together with the
stovepipe connection section.
First remove the retainer grate (fig. 8), the two side
bricks and the flue baffle (fig. 7).
Replace all parts in the reverse order.
If the chimney catches fire, you must cut off the flue
draught, close the doors and windows, hatches and
keys, remove the embers from the stove, stop up
the connection hole with wet cloths and call the Fire
Brigade.
Do not open the door of the appliance (or air inlet)
under any circumstances.
Chimney condition should be checked at least once per
year by a professional engineer.
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2
Figure 8 - Removing the retainer grate

3. Instructions for user
The manufacturer will not be responsible for damages
on parts of the appliance due to the use of prohibited
fuel or due to an alteration of the appliance or its
installation.
Only use replacement parts supplied by the
manufacturer.
All the local and national regulations, and in
particular those relating to national and European
standards, must be observed when using the
appliance.
Don’t run the stove in mild weather with coal ! Under
certain circumstances (e.g. fog and repeated thaw) the
chimney will not draw sufficiently well and thus be at the
origin of asphyxia.
3.1. Fuel
This appliance is not an incinerator.
•Recommended fuel :Wood with the grate provided
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.
Recommended fuel with the coal grate 308711
Smokeless fuels, including coolite nuts, phurnacite,
ancit and extracite.
•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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B 1 B 2
B
C
C 1 C 2
F
E
A
C 3
H
G
Figure 9 - Operating devices
A:Opening/closing the main door
B:Draught control flap (secondary
air inlet).
B1 = Open
B2 = Close
C:Spin wheel for lighting (primary
air inlet)
C1 = Open
C2 = Close
C3 = De-ashing access
E:Prehension tool
F:Poker
G:Tray
H:Opening/closing the main door

3.2. Lighting
Figure 9
-Slide the top air control (secondary air inlet) (# B1) to
the right. Open the lower spin wheel (primary air inlet)
(# C1).
-Open the main door.
-Lay firelighters or rolled up newspapers on the grate
with a reasonable quantity, if necessary, of dry kindling
wood. Place 2 or 3 small logs on top.
-Light the newspaper or firelighters using a long taper
and close the door (# A).
-When the fire is burning fiercely, add further logs of a
diameter up to 10 cms.
-When the stove body is very hot, close the lower spin
wheel (# C2).
-The burning rate can now be adjusted by moving the
top air control to the left (# B1). Experience will show
you which settings are best for your situation.
At the first lighting, the fire must be progressively
increased to allow the various parts to expand normally
and to dry up.
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 of operation.
-The minimum reloading interval for nominal heat
output is 1.5 hours.
3.3. Operating procedure
The appliance must function all door and the lighting
flap properly closed,.
The burning rate can be adjusted by moving the top air
control (# B1). Experience will show you which settings
are best for your situation.
3.4. Loading the fuel
It is advisable to wait for the fire to be reduced to hot
embers before re-loading.
The door should be opened slowly, avoiding a sudden
rush of intake air, so that smoke does not escape into
the room.
The logs must be placed on the glowing embers.
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.
For a slower burning fire (for example, at night), select
larger logs.
After loading the firebox, Close the loading door.
Open the lighting flap for a while.
3.5. De-ashing
It is essential to keep the grate free from a heavy build
up of ashes.
REMEMBER TO BURN SOLID FUEL CORRECTLY,
AlR SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO FLOW FROM THE
ASH PIT AREA THROUGH THE GRATE AND
THROUGH THE FUEL. IF THE GRATE OR ASH PAN
ARE CONGESTED, THE PERFOMANCE WILL BE
EFFECTED.
If burning solid fuel, always empty the ash pan at least
once a day or whenever it is full of ashes. Never allow
the ashpan to overfill allowing ash to be in contact with
the underside of the grate. If this condition is allowed,
the grate will wear out pre-maturely.
3.6. Maintenance of the stove body
•The appliance must be cleaned regularly, together with
the connecting pipe and the flue pipe.
•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.
•For enamelled finishes, the stove body can be cleaned
using a soft cloth either dry, or slightly damp with a very
mild detergent.
NEVER CLEAN ENAMEL SURFACES WHILST THE
STOVE IS HOT.
•The cast iron body panels of non-enamelled stoves
can be cleaned with a proprietary stove cleaner or
re-sprayed / touched up using a stove paint. These
products are available from your Franco Belge Dealer.
•Check that there are no obstructions before relighting
after a long period of disuse.
•The appliance must not be used with a flue serving
several appliances.
•To maintain the grates ventilation free of any
obstruction.
•Check that joints are in good enough condition to
provide perfect sealing (loading buffer, glazed door
and ash door). Replace gasket if necessary.
3.7. Maintenance of the Chimney
Very important : In order to avoid any incident
(chimney fire, etc...), maintenance tasks must be
carried out regularly.
If the appliance is regularly used, the chimney
should be swept several times per year, together
with the stovepipe connection section.
If the chimney catches fire, you must cut off the flue
draught, close the doors and windows, hatches and
keys, remove the embers from the stove, stop up
the connection hole with wet cloths and call the Fire
Brigade.
Do not open the door of the appliance (or air inlet)
under any circumstances.
Chimney condition should be checked at least once per
year by a professional engineer.
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3.8. Recommendations
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
The stove may still be hot even when fire has burnt out.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
3.9. Trouble Shooting
Problem Probable causes -Action
Fire difficult to start
Fire goes out
Wood green, too damp. -Use hard wood logs, which have been cut for at least
two years and stored, under shelter.
Logs are too big. -To light the fire, use small, very dry twigs. To maintain
the fire, use split logs.
Poor quality wood. -Use hardwood that have a higher calorific value per cu
metre (Yoke-elm, oak, ash, maple, birch, elm, beech,
etc.)
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.
Poor mixing of the convection air. -Check that the next rooms are equiped with ventilation
grids to help out the hot air circulation.
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þ:This sign means that you should ask
for a qualified engineer to do the work.