Hamlet Solution Manual

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Operating & Installation Manual
BK123
EN 13240:2001+
Amd. A2:2004
Rev 02
February 2011
Part No. AFS 1535
10
RANGE OF SMOKE CONTROL STOVES
SOLUTION

Congratulations on your choice of an Hamlet Stove.
More than 20 years experience has been put into the
development of our Solution range to ensure ultimate
performance and years of trouble free use and enjoyment.
Every detail of the stove has been carefully designed and
engineered which is why we are so confident in the reliability
of our products.
Should you have any questions about our Solution stoves
that are not covered by this manual, please contact the
Hamlet retailer in your area, or call our technical support
department on 0844 847 5107.
Copyright 2010
Arada Ltd
This booklet has copyright and may not be
copied in whole, or part, or used for any
purpose other than that for which it is supplied
without express written consent from Arada Ltd
Hamlet Solution Stoves2
All Hamlet Solution stoves are approved to European
Standard EN 13240 and CE marked.
These appliances listed within this manual have been
approved by HETAS Ltd as an intermittent operating
appliance for burning wood only.
PLEASE NOTE—Arada has a policy of continuous product development and therefore we
reserve the right to amend the specification without prior notice.
Due to printing cycles, items or options may be described before they are generally available
or after they have ceased, so please check with your retailer or dealer.

Contents
Hamlet Solution Stoves
Page No.
INTRODUCTION
Warning Notice 4
Safety Notices 5
The Principle Of The Stove 5
Check List 6-7
Data Plate Information 7
Technical data 8
INSTALLATION
General Precautions 9
Handling 9
Hearth 9
Combustible Materials 9
Air For Combustion 9
Fitting The Flue Outlet and Cover Plate 10
( when rear flue installation is used)
Flues & Chimneys 10-13
Adjusting The Self Levelling Feet 14
Firebox Liner Panels & throat plate removal 14-15
Final Check 15
Building Control Consent Checklist 16
Page No.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
Annual Maintenance 17
Cleaning 17
Chimney Sweeping 17
Door Glass 17
Outer Finish 17
Summer Storage / Non Usage 18
Adjusting The Door Hinges 18
Fire Door Rope Replacement 19
Fire Door Glass Replacement 19-20
Primary Air inlet inspection 20
Service Record 21
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
Preparing to light the stove 22
Clean Burning Wood 23
(Ignition instructions)
(Re-fueling instructions)
Over Firing & Chimney Fires 24
Ash Removal 24
Air Inlet Control 25
Multi Purpose Operating Tool 26
Main Fire Door Handle 27
OPTIONAL EXTRA/ACCESSORIES 28
SPARE PARTS LIST 29-30
GUARANTEE 31-32
GENERAL DIMENSION DRAWING 33
FACTORY CHECK LIST 34
3

WARNING
IT IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT THAT THE INSTALLATION OF ALL
NEW OR REPLACEMENT, WOOD OR SOLIDFUEL HEATING
APPLIANCES ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN BUILDING CONTROL
APPROVAL FROM YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY OR THE
INSTALLATION WORK MUST BE CARRIED OUT THROUGH A
GOVERNMENT APPROVED COMPETENT PERSONS SCHEME
SUCH AS OPERATED BY HETAS.
IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT HETAS LIMITED
TELEPHONE NUMBER : 0845 634 5626
www.hetas.co.uk
THIS STOVE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED
TO A SHARED FLUE SYSTEM
TO ALL USERS
PETROLEUM COKE
SOME OF WHOSE BRAND NAMES ARE
„CALCO’, ‘PETROCOKE’ AND ‘WONDERCO’
MUST NOT BE BURNED IN THIS APPLIANCE
BITUMINOUS HOUSE COAL
SHOULD NEVER BE USED IN YOUR STOVE
TO USE THESE FUELS WILL INVALIDATE
THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE.
IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE SOLID FUEL ASSOCIATION
TELEPHONE NUMBER 0845 601 4406
www.solidfuel.co.uk
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SAFETY
A fireguard conforming to BS 8423:2002
should be used in the presence of children
and old or infirm people.
Please note, this appliance should be used
with the fire door closed at all times except
during initial lighting, or when re-fuelling or
de-ashing.
Do not use aerosol sprays or any other
flammable materials near the appliance
under fire.
Do not fit an extractor fan in the same
room as the appliance.
Fire cement is caustic, hand and eye
protection should always be worn,
prolonged contact with the skin should be
avoided.
Arada Ltd will not be responsible for any
consequential or incidental loss or
injury however caused.
Before continuing any further, with the
installation of this appliance please read the
following guide to manual handling.
 Do Not use a sack truck or similar with
forks extending under the stove or
damage to the air control slider may result
 Always obtain assistance when lifting the
appliance
 When lifting always keep your back straight,
bend your legs not your back
 Avoid twisting at the waist. It is better to
reposition your feet.
 Avoid upper body/top heavy bending. Do
not lean forwards or sideways when
handling the fire
 Always grip with the palms of your hands
do not use your fingertips for support
 Always keep the stove as close to the body
as possible as this will minimise the
cantilever action.
 Use gloves to provide additional grip.
THE PRINCIPLE OF THE STOVE
Your Hamlet stove is built to the highest
standard of craftsmanship using the best
materials and the most modern equipment
available. It is a highly efficient and sophisticated
piece of machinery and when properly installed
and operated should provide a lifetime of
heating satisfaction.
Safety is the most important consideration when
installing your fire. As with all solid fuel stoves, if
not properly installed and operated a house fire
may result. Installation must comply with the
Building Regulations and conform to all safety
standards.
Hamlet produce a variety of appliances ranging
from the traditional to the modern in style and
appearance, all bristling with „High Tech‟
features.
The fire door is fitted with a special high
temperature ceramic glass panel through which
the fire can be viewed.
The stove is lined with firebricks or heat
reflective panels which ensure complete
combustion and provide a good heat store to
even out fluctuations in burning.
An internal throat plate produces turbulence to
encourage secondary combustion and direct the
flue gas around the whole upper firebox before
allowing it to escape up the chimney.
Hamlet stoves are also fitted with an „air wash‟
so called because it provides a curtain of high
speed preheated air behind the glass to help
keep it clean.
We recommend burning only good quality well
seasoned, dry hardwood for the best results
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INTRODUCTION
5

CHECK LIST
6
Inside the appliance body you should find the following:
Part Description & Visual Aid (not to scale)
1. Fuel Retainers/ Wood tray
1
2. Throat Plate Assembly
1
3. Flue Spigot *
See note below 127mm
( 5" )
5. Ash Pan
1
6. Operating Tool
1
7. Instruction Manual
1
Hamlet Solution Stoves
* Important note.
The flue spigot may be assembled to the stove for transit, but the retaining bolts may not
be fully tightened as it will need to be removed if rear flue outlet is required.
Some models may be despatched with the flue spigot inside the stove for transportation
The flue spigot should be checked to ensure the retaining bolts are fully tightened if the
outlet is to remain in the top flue outlet position to avoid the leaking of fumes into the
room.
Hamlet
Sol 5 SC

CHECK LIST
Inside the appliance you should find the following :
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Description & Visual Aid (not to scale)
9. Side Liners, Upper section
2
10. Side Liners, Lower section
2
11. Fire Door Handle
1
1
Data Plate Information
Please Note:- All Solution stoves are fitted with a data plate
located on the bottom right hand side of the stove. The data
given is that registered on the HETAS website on the output
and performance of the stove.
The CE mark indicates that the stove performance has been
independently certified by a competent body.
Data Plate
Location
Hamlet
Sol 5 SC
14. Cover plate assembly
For rear flue installation

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TECHNICAL DATA
TECHNICAL DATA Hamlet
Sol SC 5
Nominal Heat Output (Kw) 4.5
Efficiency Nett (%) 80.3
Mean Flue Gas Temperature ( °c ) 213
Mean CO Emission @ 13% O2 (%) 0.33
Flue Mass Gas Flow (g/s) 4.4
Safe distance from combustibles
To back of appliance 400mm
Safe distance from combustibles
To side of appliance
350mm
Height (mm) 535
Width (mm) 391
Depth Including control lever (mm) 442
Height To Centre Of Rear Flue (mm) 462
Depth From Back To Centre Of Flue
(mm) 98
Flue Diameter (mm) 127 (5”)
Weight Packed (Kg) 67
Weight Nett (Kg) 61
Hamlet Solution Stoves

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Note : All local regulations, including those
referring to National and European standards need
to be complied with, when installing the appliance.
The Building Regulations for England and Wales
2000 ref Approved Document J 2002 edition
(issued by the DTLR).
The Building Standards (Scotland) (Consolidation)
Regulations.
Detailed recommendations for installation of
appliances, chimneys and flues are outlined in the
current issue of the following British Standards :
BS6461, BS8303 & BS4543.
Any Manufacturer’s Instructions must not
be taken as overriding statutory
requirements.
Before any installation work is undertaken
consideration must be given to the Health
and Safety at Work Act 1974. Safe working
practices should be followed at all times.
During installation ensure that adequate
precautions are taken to avoid unnecessary risk to
yourself or any householder. In particular the
danger from caustic nature of the fire cement
should be avoided by using these accepted
methods :
 Wear gloves when handling fire cement
 Wear goggles when chiselling or looking up
chimneys.
Make sure that Building Regulations are adhered
to during installation along with any local by-laws.
In the case of heating systems make sure that the
pipe work is correctly bonded to ensure electrical
earth continuity.
ASBESTOS
All Hamlet stoves contain no asbestos in their
manufacture or construction. If there is a possibility
of disturbing any asbestos in the course of
installation, then please seek specialist guidance
and use appropriate protective equipment.
HANDLING
The safe handling guidelines are set out on page 5
of this manual, to make movement easier, internal
fittings, firebox liners, flue outlets, throat plate,
wood tray etc, can be removed.
Care should be taken to make sure that the hinges
are not damaged during installation.
HEARTH
The stove shall be installed on a floor with
adequate load bearing capacity. If the existing
construction does not meet this prerequisite,
suitable measures (e.g.: load distributing plate)
should be taken to achieve it.
Ideally, the appliance should stand on a
constructional hearth of non-combustible
materials not less than 125mm (5”) thick
conforming to Building Regulations.
Dimensions of the hearth should project at least
300mm (12”) forward of the front of the appliance
and 150mm (6”) at the sides.
The surface of the hearth should be free of
combustible materials. In most buildings with solid
concrete or stone floors, the requirement will be
met by the floor itself, but mark the hearth to
ensure floor coverings are kept well away or use
different levels to mark the hearth perimeter.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Please view the technical data (see page 8) and
observe the minimum distance to combustible
materials, which is applicable to your stove model.
Ideally, adjacent walls should be of suitable non
combustible construction, preferably brickwork. In
large fireplaces take care that any supporting
beam is protected by a 13mm (0.5”) sheet of
Masterboard or Superlux spaced 13mm (0.5”) off
the surface with strips of non combustible material.
Make sure that there is a gap between an
un-insulated flue system and any combustible
material. This gap must be at least 3X the outside
diameter of the flue pipe, or 1.5X the flue diameter
to non combustible surfaces. See illustration on
page 13.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
There must always be a permanent means of
providing air for combustion into the room in which
the stove is installed. A permanent vent with a total
free area of at least 550mm² for every KW rated
above 5KW should be connected directly to the
outside air or to an adjacent room which itself has
a permanent vent of the same size direct to the
outside air. The positioning of any air vent must be
so that it cannot be liable to blockage or
obstruction.
Please refer to Approved Document J, Section
1 for detailed guidance.
Please note : The fitting of an
extractor fan to either of these rooms is not
recommended. Please see note on page 11.
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INSTALLATION

FITTING THE FLUE OUTLET
The flue outlet spigot may fitted onto the stove, but
will not be fully tightened (See note on page 6)
The flue outlet assembly can be orientated for top
or rear flue exit as shown in fig 1a & b.
The outlet pipe flange is pre fitted with a gasket
rope seal. Additional fire cement may be added if
required.
The flue pipe assembly is secured in place with 4
off M5 bolts supplied. Tighten bolts diagonally &
evenly to ensure full compression of the gasket but
Do Not over tighten.
Place appliance on the hearth and make sure that
it is level and does not rock.
Connect the chimney ensuring all joints are sealed
with fire cement.
Note :
The flue pipe must be fitted inside the outlet
spigot. Failure to do so could result in the spillage
of condensation running down the flue, (See fig.1c)
Fitting the canopy cover plate if rear
flue installation is used
FLUES AND CHIMNEYS
The flue draw is critical on any installation and
should be checked to ensure that it matches what
is specified. If it is higher than recommended,
provision must be made to correct the over draw.
The draw can vary in different weather conditions
and the customer should be made aware of this.
Failure to correct an over-drawing flue will
invalidate the warranty.
Please remember that chimney draught is
dependent on four main factors :-
 Flue gas temperature
 Flue Diameter and Height
 Flue terminal
The stove must be connected to a suitable and
efficient flue so that products of combustion
(fumes) from the stove are expelled to the outside
air. To ensure a good up draught it is important
that the flue gases are kept warm and that the flue
size suits the stove. The termination of the outlet at
the top of the flue also needs to comply with
Building Regulations.
The minimum effective height of the flue must be
at least 4.5 metres from the top of the stove to the
top of the flue outlet. When warm the flue draught
should be between 0.1 to 0.2 mbar.
A chimney may comply with regulations but could
still be subject to down draught and similar
problems. A chimney terminating above the ridge
level is generally less likely to suffer such
problems.
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INSTALLATION
Inside
Flue
Pipe
Outer
Spigot
Fig. 1c. Flue Fitting
Fig. 1a.
(Top Flue)
Fig. 1b.
(Rear Flue)
4 off M5 x 15
Fixing bolts
The canopy flue cover plate
assembly consists of a cover
plate, retaining bar and wing
nut as shown in Fig. 1d
Fig 1d
Fig 1e
Sit the cover plate onto
the canopy so as to
ensure the back fold is
flush with the back edge
of the canopy.
Locate the retaining bar
onto the 6mm stud and
secure in place with the
M6 wing nut provided.
Ensure the cover plate is
located centrally about
the flue pipe cut out in
the canopy. See Fig. 1e

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INSTALLATION
If a new chimney is being provided it should fully
comply with the relevant Building Regulations that
specify the requirements for solid fuel burning
installations. Suitable types of chimney include the
following :
Refer to BS EN 15287-1:2007 for the design
installation and commissioning of chimneys
Masonry Chimney :
Built with clay or concrete liners, or a chimney
block system meeting Building Regulations. These
types of chimney should be installed in accordance
with the Building
Regulations and BS 6461:Part 1.
Factory Made Insulated Chimney :
Complying with BS 4543:Part 2 ( Often called
“Class 1
prefabricated metal chimney” ). These types of
chimney should be installed in accordance with
Building Regulations and BS 7566: Parts 1 to 4.
Due to the gradual introduction of Europe Chimney
Standards chimneys will be specified according to
their performance designation as defined in BS EN
1443 that covers the General Requirements for
chimneys. The minimum performance designation
required for use with solid fuel burning stoves is
T450 N2 S D3.
The flue and chimney installation must be carefully
checked by a competent person before fitting the
stove to ensure it is suitable and will work safely.
If the chimney is old (ie: built of brick or stone
without a liner) or being opened up for reuse
additional checks and smoke testing as described
in Appendix E of the Approved Document J 2002
Edition should also be carried out to ensure the
flue and chimney are good operating condition.
Check the existing flue is in good condition with
suitable access for collection and removal of
debris. If the flue size is more than 225mm (9”) dia.
or 200mm (8”) X 200mm (8”) sq. a suitable lining of
150mm (6”) * See Special Note 1, diameter should
be fitted, or if the flue length is over 5.5 metres one
size larger than the appliance outlet should be
fitted. This should be a double skin stainless steel
flexible liner that is independently certified for use
with solid fuel. Details of suitable linings for use
with wood & solid fuel are given in the Official
HETAS guide that can be viewed on their website
at www.hetas.co.uk.
It is also important that suitable flue pipe complying
with the Building Regulations is used to connect
the stove to the flue in the chimney and that
suitable access is provided into the flue for regular
inspection and sweeping of the flue ways.
The installer should comply with Building Regula-
tions requirements in respect of providing a Notice
Plate giving details on the chimney, flue lining,
hearth and fireplace installation. Approved Docu-
ment J of the Building Regulations for England &
Wales is available from The Stationary Bookshops
and can also be viewed at the ODPM website at
www.safety.odpm.gov.uk/bregs/brads.htm.
Details on the relevant Building Regulations and BS
British Standards are given in the “ General Precau-
tions” section of these instructions.
Chimneys should be as straight as possible.
Horizontal runs should be avoided except where
the rear outlet of the appliance is used, in which
case the horizontal section should not exceed
150mm (6”) in length.
If the stove appears to be working hard but pro-
duces very little output to the room it is likely that
excess draw is present in the chimney, and that
heat is being sucked out of the appliance and up the
chimney. If this is the case we recommend the fitting
of a draught stabiliser in preference to a flue
damper, in the interest of safety and efficiency.
FOR ALL APPLIANCES
Access for cleaning the flue should be
incorporated in the system other than through the
appliance (eg: a soot door or access through
register plate). Purpose made soot doors and
inspection lengths are available from manufacturers
of all systems. Ensure that the whole length of the
flue can be reached from the soot door.
Special Note 1:
DEFRA Exempt Stoves for wood burning in a
Smoke Control area.
Approved Document J 2010 allows for the use of a
5” Liner / Flue for wood burning when a stove that is
DEFRA Exempt is installed.
This is as a result of the very clean burning nature of
DEFRA exempt stoves, when operated in strict
accordance to the user manual.
If the DEFRA exempt stove is replaced at any time
with a NON DEFRA exempt stove, the Liner / Flue
must be changed to a 6” diameter liner to conform to
Building Regulations when burning wood.
Note: if the appliance is fitted with a draught
stabiliser or if one is fitted to the flue pipe or
chimney in the same room as the appliance,
then the permanent air entry opening (or
Openings) should be increased by 300 mm²for
each KW of rated output.

For advice on flues and chimneys contact:
NACE (National Association of Chimney
Engineers) Telephone : [phone]
www.nace.org.uk
OR
NACS (National Association of Chimney Sweeps) Telephone : [phone]
www.chimneyworks.co.uk
OR
HETAS (Official Body To Approve Solidfuel Domestic Heating Appliances)
Telephone : [phone]
www.hetas.co.uk
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INSTALLATION
NOTE - Under no circumstances should this
appliance be connected to a shared flue system, that
serves any other heating appliance.
TYPICAL REAR FLUE OUTLET (as per BS 8303-1)
Maximum 150mm
(6”) Horizontal
Flue Section
Minimum 150mm
(6”) Diameter Flue
Soot Door
Fire Retardant
Rope Packing
Maximum 100mm (4”)
Brick Up Aperture
Fill Void

INSTALLATION
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PLAN VIEW OF REGISTER PLATE AND
CLEARANCES FOR NON INSULATED FLUES
(Plan View Of Steel Register Plate, 1.5mm Thick
Minimum )
Non
Combustible
Register
Plate.
Minimum
1.5mm Thick
Steel.
TYPICAL TOP FLUE OUTLET (as per BS 8303-1)
Typical Metal Insulated Chimney System
Installed To The Chimney Manufactures
Instructions In Compliance With Building Regulations
And BS 7566 Part 1 to 4

ADJUSTING THE SELF
LEVELLING FEET
The Hamlet Solution stoves are equipped with
adjustable rear levelling feet, these are ideal for
use where the hearth surface is not flat or level.
Adjustment is as follows :
 Position the stove on the hearth into its final
resting place, ensuring room for the flue
connections etc.
 On the rear leg of the stove, loosen the pozi
screw, and rotate the inner „cam‟ shaped
levelling foot until this touches the hearth.
(see fig. 2.)
 Re-tighten the pozi screw. Check the stove
is level with a spirit level.
 Repeat for the other rear leg.
INSTALLATION
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Fig. 2. Adjusting The Rear Feet
FIREBOX LINER PANELS
The Hamlet Solution SC stove uses firebox liner
panels at both sides of the stove. The throat plate
Is not supported by these liners, however the
throat plate must be installed before the liners can
be fitted, and the liners removed before the throat
plate can be removed.
To Removal / fitting the liners
 Open the fire door.
 Remove the Wood burning tray
 Remove the lower side liners, carefully
allowing the upper side liners to slide down
to the landing plate
 Remove the upper side liners
 Replacing or fitting the liners is the reverse
of this procedure
Note : Cracking of the liner panels does not
effect the normal use or efficiency of the stove.
Upper and lower side liners
Throat Plate / Secondary Air Assembly
CO ALARM
Building regulations require that whenever a new
or replacement fixed solid fuel or wood / biomass
appliance is installed in a dwelling a Carbon
Monoxide Alarm must be fitted in the same room
as the appliance. Further guidance on the
installation of the CO Alarm is available in
BS EN 50292:2002 and from the alarm
manufacturers instruction.
Provision of an alarm must not be considered
a substitute for either installing the appliance
correctly or ensuring regular servicing and
maintenance of the appliance and chimney
system.

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INSTALLATION
Procedure for fitting throat plate assembly.
This must be carried out with the wood burning
tray and side liners removed.
All images below are cut-away for clarity
1. Insert throat plate assembly into the fire box
and manoeuvre so that the throat plate
drops into the landing plate cut-outs,
See fig 3
2. Raise the throat plate assembly vertically out of
the landing slots ensuring the front edge remains
Behind the front edge of the Air Entry lip,see fig 4
3. hook the throat plate „T‟ cut-out onto the support
hanger and push back to slide onto the
secondary air tube, the wood tray will hold the
bottom edge into the correct position.
FINAL CHECK LIST
Before handing over the installation to the
customer it is a requirement under Document J
that the appliance is lit and the functioning of the
chimney system is checked for satisfactory
operation.
 Be sure that the chimney is operating
and ALL smoke and fumes are vented to
the atmosphere through the chimney
terminal.
 Check all joints and seals.
 Clean the outside of the appliance to
prevent any stains becoming burnt on.
 Check the flue draught which should
read 1—2mm, or 0.1—0.2 mbar.
 If Building Control Consent route is being
sought please complete the check list on
page 17.
 For a registered Competent Persons
Scheme, such as HETAS, please
complete the Certificate Of Compliance,
which is used for checking and reporting
the installation as imposed by the
Government
 Explain the controls and operation of the
appliance to the customer.
The following details must be checked and
completed in full by the installer at the time of
installation. Please answer all questions as fully as
possible. Hamlet stoves cannot be held
responsible for the chimney or installation.
Fig. 3. Throat plate in landing cut-outs
Fig. 5. Throat plate in correct position
Fig. 4. Throat Plate support and
Secondary air pipe
Throat plate in
landing plate
cut-outs
TP support hanger
and air pipe
Air entry lip

BUILDING CONTROL CONSENT CHECKLIST
Hearths, Fireplaces, Flues and chimneys
This checklist is to ensure heaths, fireplaces, flues and chimneys are satisfactory, and show what you have done to comply with
the requirements of the Building Regulations 2000 approved Document J 2002
1. Building address where work has been carried out ……………………………………………………………………………....
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Identification of hearth, fireplace chimney or flue
3. Firing capability: solid fuel / wood /gas.
4. Intended type of appliance.
State model and output.
5. Ventilation provision for the appliance:
State type and area of permanently open vents.
I/We the undersigned confirm that the above details are correct. In my opinion, these works comply with the
relevant requirements in part J of Schedule 1 of the Building regulations.
Print name and title…………………………………………………………………..Profession…………………………………..
Capacity……………………………………………………………………………...Telephone No. ……………………………..
Address………………………………………………………………………………………………..Postcode…………………..
Signed………………………………………………………………………………..Date………………………………………...
Registered member of..(e.g. Gas Safe (CORGI), OFTEC, HETAS, NACE, NACS)
7. Hearth. Form of construction, new or existing?
8. Inspection and testing after completion
Test carried out by:
Test and results
Flue Visual
Inspection Sweeping
Coring ball
Smoke
Appliance (where included) spillage
6. Chimney or flue construction
a, State the type or make and whether new or existing
b, Internal flue size (and equivalent height, where calculated
natural draught gas appliances only)
c, If clay or concrete flue liners used confirm that they are
correctly jointed with socket end uppermost and
state jointing materials used.
d, If an existing chimney has been refurbished with a new
Liner, Type and make of liner fitted.
e, Details of flue outlet terminal and diagram reference.
Outlet Details: / Complies with:
f, Number and angle of bends
g, Provision for cleaning and recommended frequency.
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ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
It is important that your appliance is regularly
serviced in accordance with these instructions.
This should be carried out at least annually by a
qualified person and should consist of the
following :
CLEANING
Important; Under some circumstances soot can
quickly build up on the throat plate and adjacent
areas. The throat plate should be removed and
checked monthly, and any debris stripped off.
Similarly, clean the upper surface of the firebox.
Remove the firebrick linings and throat plate,
inspect all rope gaskets on doors, glass etc, and
re-order any items that may need replacing from
your Hamlet dealer.
With a wire brush clean inside the appliance
paying particular attention to the small air inlet
holes of the throat plate.
Sweep the chimney and confirm that it is sound.
Examine all joints in the flue pipe etc, and re-seal if
necessary. Re-assemble and leave with the air
inlet and air wash control about half way open.
This will allow a free flow of air through the
appliance thus preventing moisture and
condensation from building up inside the stove and
chimney.
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
Sweeping should be carried out with an
appropriate sized bristle brush and rods to suit
chimney size and type. As with all appliances
regular sweeping of the flue is essential to avoid
danger of blockage and the escape of poisonous
fumes. Access for cleaning should also be
incorporated in the chimney (e.g.. Soot door or
access through the register plate).
Any existing chimney should be swept prior to
installation of the appliance, and swept again a
second time within one month of regular use after
installation to establish frequency of sweeping
required. This should be done by a competent
person such as a NACS chimney engineer who will
provide a Certificate Of Chimney Sweeping.
The whole flue way including the outlet must be
swept at least twice per burning season. It is
be cleaned prior to lighting the fire after a
prolonged shut down period.
DOOR GLASS
The door glass should remain clear during normal
burning. However, under certain conditions, such
as burning at a low rate or damp wood, or over-
night burning, the glass may become somewhat
blackened. To remedy this, operate the appliance
at a fast rate. Alternatively when the stove is cold,
open the door and clean the inside face of the
glass with a damp cloth or with glass cleaner
(available from fire stockists). A piece of cloth
moistened with vinegar and dipped in wood ash
will provide a good soft scourer to remove the soot
without scratching the glass.
OUTER FINISH
The outer finish of the appliance is a durable high
temperature paint. It is best cleaned, by brushing
down, with a clean shoe brush. Do not allow
moisture to remain on the appliance whilst cold or
surface rust may form.
The high temperature paint should not require
attention for some time, depending on use. The
hotter the fire burns the sooner repainting will be
necessary. Aerosol tins of paint are available for
complete refurbishing.
Before repainting make sure that the fire is out and
the stove is cold.
 Remove the door glass
 Lightly wire brush, or rub with wire wool, the
body of the appliance to remove any loose
paint or rust.
 Mask or remove items such as brass work.
 Any adjacent brickwork, mantelpiece, hearth
etc, should be carefully masked for quite a
distance around the appliance. This
precaution is to prevent discolouration of the
surrounding brickwork or wall paper etc.
Re-spray in a well ventilated area, avoid
breathing the vapour. Refer to safety
instructions on paint cans.
 When the paint is dry refit the door glass &
any other parts previously removed.
 Leave the appliance for eight hours before
lighting a fire.
 Burn slowly for the first four hours, then build
up heat slowly to gradually cure paint.
Note: Use genuine Hamlet touch up spray as some
paints interact. This could ruin the finish and
invalidate the guarantee.
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SUMMER STORAGE / NON
USAGE
Please ensure that your stove is left clean and
moving components are well lubricated for the
summer months (during periods of prolonged non
use). If possible store the throat plate outside of
the stove, check all moveable components, at
regular intervals, to ensure they are moving freely.
Allow air movement through the stove, by opening
the air inlet control to about half way open or leave
the door ajar. This will allow a free flow of air
through the appliance thus preventing moisture
and condensation
forming inside the stove and chimney. This
preventative maintenance will ensure your stove
stays in the best condition for the coming winter
months.
ADJUSTING THE DOOR HINGES
Once the appliance has been under fire for a
period of time the fire door may appear to have
moved out of alignment in relation to the door ap-
erture or catch. This is quite normal and due to the
settling of the casting.
The fire door can be re-aligned as follows :
 When the appliance is cold, open the fire door
so that it is at right angles to the front of the
stove.
 Lift the fire door up off its hinges.
 Gently tap the hinge pins in the direction to
compensate for the misalignment. (Fig. 6)
 Re-fit the door and check to ensure it now sits
square to the body; if not repeat the above
steps.
If the fire door needs to be raised, please follow :
 When the appliance is cold, open the fire door
so that it is at right angles to the front of the
stove.
 Lift the fire door up off the hinges.
 Drop one washer on the top and bottom hinge
pins.
 Refit the door and check.
Please Note : There is no adjustment to the
door lock / catch assembly. However,
periodically check the tightness of the
retaining screw to the end of the door handle
shaft. (Fig. 7)
Fig. 6. Adjusting The Door Hinges
Fig. 7. Retaining Screw Tightness
Tighten
Screw
Gently tap the hinge pins in
the direction to compensate
for the misalignment.

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FIRE DOOR ROPE
REPLACEMENT
Periodically, visually check over the fire door rope
seal for any damage, cuts or tears and any
detached sections. The rope gasket can be
replaced, using the universal rope kit (see spare
parts guide Page 30), please follow the
instructions below :
 Ensure the appliance is cold.
 Lift the door off the appliance and lay onto a
flat surface with the rear face upwards.
 Carefully remove the old rope gasket and old
adhesive. Take note of the layout of the old
rope seal. Ensure no traces of the old
adhesive or rust / flaky paint is present, as
this will result in a unsound joint.
 Apply the rope adhesive following the
instructions on the bottle.
 Press the rope gasket into the channel on the
rear of the door casting, following the same
layout as the old rope seal. See Fig. 8.
 Just before the final end, cut the rope seal to
length and glue into position.
 Allow 30 minutes, before refitting the door to
the appliance.
FIRE DOOR GLASS
REPLACEMENT
In the event of the door glass being broken it can
easily be replaced. Please follow :
 The door should be lifted off the hinges so
that the operation can be carried out on a
work bench or similar level surface.
 Unscrew the four screw fixings, securing the
glass clips and remove, both clips and
fixings.
 Carefully remove any pieces of broken glass,
and sealing gasket, wearing suitable gloves
as protection. Take note of the
position and joint of the rope gasket.
 Replace the glass rope gasket; start at the
bottom of the window, centrally, push the ad-
hesive side of the rope into the groove on the
rear of the casting. Gradually work your way
around until the end of the rope meets. See
Fig. 9.
 Re-seat the new glass, ensuring the glass sits
flat against the gasket. See Fig. 10.
 Replace the four retaining clips and fixing
screws. Do not over tighten the fixings as
damage may occur to the glass. See Fig.11.
 Refit the door assembly back onto the stove;
carefully lift the door over the hinge and slot
into place.
Fig. 8. Rope Replacement
Fig. 9. Lining Up Gasket Rope
Joint
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Please Note—This should be carried out when
the fire is cold and unlit.
Fig. 10. Positioning The Glass
Fig. 11. Tightening The Glass Clip
Primary air inlet inspection
Air slider viewed from below
The air inlet control is on the base of the stove so if
faulty operation is suspected, in the first instance
inspect the operation of the slider using a small
mirror and torch. If the holes appear blocked or the
slider does not move correctly you will need to
remove the stove from the flue / chimney to be able
to lay the stove on its back for a more detailed
inspection or for repair / replacement of the slider
component
Ensure the securing bolt / spring assembly is
tightened sufficiently to avoid it working loose over
time; See image below
Slider & Spring retaining bolt