HWAM 4530 User manual

User's Manual GB
27.05.2016 / 97-9687
www.hwam.com
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Table of contents, English
Drawings ...................................................... 4-8
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Firing manual - wood ............................................ 12
Firing in general ................................................. 14
Maintenance.................................................... 15
Operational problems ........................................... 17
Declaration of Performance....................................... 17

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InstallatIon
General information
Installation of your HWAM woodburning stove must always comply with local building regulations. It is
a good idea to consult your local chimney sweep before installing, since he will be the one to sweep the
chimney and stove.
Always follow the instructions of the manual carefully and make sure that the installation is carried out
by a qualied professional. See HWAM's list of dealers at www.hwam.com under 'Dealers'.
HWAM packaging material should always be handled in accordance with the local rules for waste handling.
Room requirements
There must be a constant supply of fresh air to the room in which the stove is to be installed.The wood-
burning stove uses approx. 9-20 m3air per hour. A window that opens or an adjustable air vent should
be sufcient, but it is also possible to connect the stove to a HWAM fresh air system.The air inlet/grating
must be placed so that they do not become blocked.
Techical data
Before installing the stove, you must ensure that the load-bearing capacity of the oor can withstand the weight
of the stove and the chimney. The weight of the chimney should be calculated according to its dimensions and
height.Weight of the stove:
Model Weight Height Width Depth
HWAM 4530c/4530m 124/122 kg 114,3 cm 50,0 cm 40,6 cm
HWAM 4540c/4540m 119/117 kg 114,3 cm 50,0 cm 40,6 cm
HWAM 4540c/4540m with soapstone 175/173 kg 114,3 cm 50,0 cm 40,6 cm
HWAM 4540c/4540m with sandstone 136/134 kg 114,3 cm 50,0 cm 40,6 cm
HWAM 4550c/4550m 134/132 kg 138,8 cm 50,0 cm 40,6 cm
HWAM 4560c/4560m 129/127 kg 138,8 cm 50,0 cm 40,6 cm
HWAM 4560c/4560m with soapstone 201/199 kg 138,8 cm 50,0 cm 40,6 cm
HWAM 4560c/4560m with sandstone 156/154 kg 138,8 cm 50,0 cm 40,6 cm
Heat storage stones HWAM 4550/4560 Approx. 29 kg
The stove is mainly made of sheet iron, with some items made of cast iron.
Test result based on EN 13240
Nominal heating effect 4.9 kW
Flue gas temperature EN 13240 measurement point 260ºC
Flue gas temperature measured in the outlet socket 312ºC
Exhaust gas ow 4.1 g/s
Efciency 81%
Test result based on NS 3058
Particle emissions 2.16 g/kg
Distance to inammable materials
Your HWAM woodburning stove should always be installed on a non-combustible hearth. If it is installed
on a wooden oor or similar, the oor must be covered with a non-combustible material.
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Min. distances - uninsulated ue gas pipe:
(drawing A)
With steel cladding With stone
cladding
HWAM 4530
HWAM 4550
HWAM 4540
HWAM 4560
HWAM 4540
HWAM 4560
1. Recommended for brick wall, back, cm 10 10 10
2. Recommended for brick wall, side, cm 30 10 10
1. For inammable wall, back, cm 10 10 10
2. For inammable wall, side, cm 59 35 40
1.To inammable wall, corner installation, cm 33 7 7
3. Distance to furnishings in front, cm 120 110 110
Please be aware that not all glass parts are heat-resistant. For this reason, a glass wall should sometimes
be treated as a ammable wall, in which case we ask you to contact your local chimney sweep or glass
producer to hear at what distance the stove should be kept from glass.
Take note of the applicable regulations for the distance between the wall and ue pipe.
The distance to a brick wall is set to faciliate the servicing of the Autopilots system.
Requirements for chimney and smoke pipe
The chimney must be of a sufcient height to enable an adequate draft and to prevent smoke problems.The
stove requires a draft of at least 12 Pa.
The chimney must have a minimum opening equivalent to Ø 15 cm. The chimney opening should always
be at least the size of the outlet socket of the stove.The chimney must have an easily accessible soot door.
Smoke pipe and chimney must always be suitable for a stove connection. Ask your HWAM dealer for more
information.
Changing the ue outlet from a top outlet to a rear outlet (drawing H)
Steps 1 and 12 only apply to the HWAM 4550 and HWAM 4560.
1. Remove the heat storage area front (1) by lifting the front and pulling away from the stove.
2. Lift the top plate (2) off the stove.
3. Remove the rear plate (3) by loosening the two screws (4).The rear plate has a cut-out for the ue
pipe. Cut out the plate (5) within this cut-out.
4. The heat shield has a cut-out for the ue pipe. Cut out the plate (6) within this cut-out.
5. Remove the cover plate (7) on the rear of the stove (behind the cut-out plate in the heat shield) by
removing the three screws (8).
6. Remove the smoke ring (9) above the combustion chamber by removing the three screws (10).
7. Place the smoke ring (9) in front of the ue outlet hole on the rear of the stove and afx using the
three screws (10).
8. Place the cover plate (7) so that it closes the ue outlet on top of the combustion chamber (where
the smoke ring was just removed) and afx using the three screws (8).
9. Place the rear plate (3) on the guide taps (11) on the rear side of the stove's base plate and afx the
rear plate using the two top screws (4).
10. Lie the top plate (2) on the stove.
11. Place the cast-iron or stone top cover (12) in the hole in the top plate.
12. Re-attach the front (1) to the heat storage area.
Fitting the loose parts
Before the stove is installed,you must ensure that all loose parts are tted correctly.Check that all insula-
tion plates of the combustion chamber have been properly placed, i.e. that the bottom plate is horizontal
and that the side plates are vertical and reach all the way up to the steel sides of the combustion chamber
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Vertical cross-section of the stoves (Drawing B):
1. Bottom smoke shelf. Must rest on the steel rail at the back of the combustion chamber.
2. Top smoke shelf. Must rest on the bottom smoke shelf.
3. The steel smoke guide plate is in two parts. Each half hangs on a hook under the top plate and is
equipped with two pins (7) that serve as protection during transportation. Remember to remove
the two pins before you start using the stove.
4. Rear ue outlet. Closed at the factory using a plate afxed with screws.The ue outlet is thus concealed
behind the rear plate.
5. Removable rear plate which conceals the Autopilot. Must always be installed if the stove is next to a
ammable wall.
6. Loose heat shield under the ash pan.
Adjustment feet
The stove comes with four adjustment feet. Mount and adjust the adjustable feet screws in accordance
with the separate instructions, 2 in each side, to the desired height.
Connection to chimney
All the stoves have both rear and top smoke outlet that can be connected to an approved steel chimney on
top or directly out at the rear to a chimney.
Make sure that the chimney is tight and that no false draft is caused around neither the cover plate, in
connection with a covered smoke outlet, nor the cleanout door and pipe connections. Please note that
bent and/or horizontal smoke pipes will reduce the effect of the chimney draft.
Vertical cross-section of smoke ue (Drawing C)
C1: Top smoke outlet C2: Rear smoke outlet
1. Steel chimney.
2. Flue gas elbow. Fits into smoke ue socket.
3. Brick-built jamb of ue.
4. Built-in pipe sleeve. Fits smoke ue.
5. Wall rosette. Covers disruption to wall around pipe sleeve.
6. Joint. Sealed with packing material.
7. Smoke outlets of the HWAM stove.
8. Cover plate in the external rear plate – break off if a rear outlet is required.
9. Cover screwed in position: secure it to the top plate with screws if a rear outlet is required.
10. Smoke bushing: to be screwed to the back of the stove if a rear outlet is required.
11. Adjusting damper in smoke pipe.
12. Cleaning hatch.
13. Smoke pipe to rear outlet.
14. Loose cast iron cover: to be placed on the top plate when there is a rear outlet.
Chimney
The chimney is the “engine” of the stove and it is crucial for the functioning of the woodburning stove.
The chimney draft provides a partial vacuum in the stove.This vacuum removes the smoke from the stove,
sucks air through the dampers for the so-called glass pane rinse which keeps the glass free of soot, and
sucks in air through both primary and secondary dampers for the combustion.
The chimney draft is created by the differences in temperature inside and outside the chimney.The higher
the temperature within the chimney,the greater the draft. It is crucial, therefore,that the chimney is warmed
up properly before closing the damper and limiting the combustion in the stove (a brick chimney takes
longer to warm up than a steel chimney).On days where the weather and wind conditions create insufcient
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trick is to quickly get some ames going. Split the wood into extra ne pieces, use an extra relighter, etc.
If the stove has not been used for a longer period,it is important to check that the chimney pipe is not blocked.
It is possible to connect several devices to the same chimney. However, it is important to rst check the
applicable rules.
Even a good chimney can function badly if it is not used correctly. Similarly, a bad chimney may function
well if used correctly.
Chimney sweeping
To prevent the risk of chimney res,the chimney must be cleaned every year.The ue duct and the smoke
chamber above the bafe plate must be cleaned together with the chimney. If the chimney is too tall to
be cleaned from above, it must be equipped with a soot door.
In case of a chimney re, close all dampers and call the reghters. Before any further use, have the
chimney checked by the chimney sweeper.
FIrIng manual - wood
The lacquer will be fully hardened after the stove has been used, and the door and the ashpan should be
opened very carefully as there will otherwise be a risk that the gaskets will stick to the lacquer. In addition
the lacquer may initially give off an unpleasant odour, so make sure that the room is well ventilated. The
operating handles are located behind the extension beneath the door.
Tips about fuel
Approved fuel types
The wood burning stove is EN approved for combustion of wood only. It is recommended to use dried
chopped wood with a water content of a maximum of 18%. Stoking a re with wet wood results in soot,
environmental problems, and a less efcient fuel economy. It is recommended to purchase a hygrometer
to continuously check that the rewood has the correct moisture content before using it for ring.
Recommended wood types
All types of wood,for instance birch,beech,oak,elm,ash,conifers,and fruit trees can be used as fuel in your
wood burning stove.The great difference is not in the fuel value, but in the weight of the wood types per
cubic metre.Since beech weighs more per cubic metre than for instance common spruce, it will take more
common spruce to produce the same amount of heat that you would get from a cubic metre of beech.
Banned fuel types
It is not allowed to stoke a re with the following: printed matter, plywood, plastic, rubber, uid fuels,
and rubbish such as milk cartons, lacquered wood or impregnated wood or fossil fuels.The reason that
you should not apply any of the above is that during combustion they develop substances that are health
hazardous and harmful to the environment.These substances could also damage your wood burning stove
and chimney, rendering the product warranty void.
Storage of wood
A water content of a maximum of 18% is achieved by storing the wood for a minimum of one year,
preferably two years, outdoors under a lean-to. Wood stored indoors has a tendency to become too
dry and combust too quickly. However, it might be advantageous to store fuel for lighting a re indoors
for a few days prior to use.
Recommended dimensions
The dimensions of the fuel are important to good combustion.The dimensions should be as follows:

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Fuel type Length in cm Diameter in cm
Wood for kindling a re (nely chopped) 20-31 2-5
Chopped wood 20-31 7-9
Special re lighting guide for stoves with soapstone or sandstone cladding
Soapstone and sandstone are natural products which need to adjust to temperature changes. We
recommend following the procedure below:
1. First stoking
Turn the regulator (drawing E, 1) clockwise to maximum. Place two pieces of wood (5-8 cm in diameter)
horizontally in the bottom of the combustion compartment (corresponding to 0.9-1,2 kg). Place 6-10
pieces of kindling randomly on top. Place 2-4 relighters between the top layer of kindling. Light up the
re-lighters and close the stove door. If condensation forms on the glass, keep the door ajar for a little
while and close again.When the re has gone out, open the door and leave it open while the stove cools
to room temperature.
2. Second stoking
Turn the regulator (drawing E, 1) clockwise to maximum. Place two pieces of wood (5-8 cm in diameter)
horizontally in the bottom of the combustion compartment (corresponding to 0.9-1.2 kg).Place 6-10 pieces
of kindling randomly on top. Place 2-4 relighters between the top layer of kindling.Light up the re-lighters
and close the stove door. If condensation forms on the glass, keep the door ajar for a little while and close
again.When no more yellow ames are visible and a suitable layer of embers has built up, the stove can be
stoked again.A suitable ember layer is when the bottom of the combustion chamber is covered by embers
which are shining brightly. Place 2 pieces of new rewood (up to 1.15 kg each) with a diameter of approx.
7-9 cm in the combustion chamber.When all of the wood has caught re, turn the regulator (1) to middle
position.Allow the re to burn and let the stove cool to room temperature before stoking again.
3.Third stoking
Repeat the procedure for the second stoking, but put in more wood this time.Allow the re to burn and
let the stove cool to room temperature after the re has gone out.
Restoking
Follow the general instructions, see the sections “Lighting the stove” and “Stoking”.
Lighting the stove (drawing E)
A successful combustion process requires that the wood is lit in the right way. A cold stove and a cold
chimney challenge the combustion process. It is important to achieve a high ue gas temperature quickly.
Turn the regulator (1) clockwise to maximum.Place two pieces of wood (5-8 cm in diameter) horizontally
in the bottom of the combustion compartment (corresponding to 0.9-1.2 kg).Place 6-10 pieces of kindling
randomly on top. Place 2-4 relighters between the top layer of kindling. Light up the re-lighters and close
the stove door. If condensation forms on the glass, keep the door ajar for a little while and close again.
When the kindling is burning well, turn the regulator (1) to middle position. If the re goes out when
the regulator is turned, return it to maximum position again until the fuel catches re and then turn it
to middle position again.Allow the kindling to burn up completely until there are no longer any visible
ames.The stove can then be stoked again.
Important! The ash pan must not be opened during the lighting stage and must always be kept closed
when the stove is lit or the Autopilot might be damaged. Only open the door when lighting the stove,
refuelling it and cleaning it.
Stoking (drawing E)
When no more yellow ames are visible and a suitable layer of embers has built up, the stove can be stoked
again. A suitable ember layer is when the bottom of the combustion chamber is covered by embers which
are shining brightly. Put at least two pieces of wood into the stove, weighing up to 1.15 kg each. Do not
regulate the stove again as the Autopilot system will do this, but the temperature can be adjusted with
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the stove burn slower.Turning to maximum (clockwise) will increase the rate of combustion and make
the stove burn faster.Wait until the layer of embers is suitably low before stoking again.
During combustion, the outer surfaces of the stove will become hot, and due care must
therefore be shown.
The stove is not approved to use coal or pet coke as a fuel. However, briquettes can be used to fuel the
re and should be placed on the embers produced by the burned wood.Turn the regulator to its full
clockwise position until the briquettes fully ignite.
Remember that the regulator must then be turned to the left again.
Be aware that using fuels other than wood, will cause soot to form on the glass pane.
Operating the heat compartment damper
There is a damper at the back of the stove between the top plate and the heat compartment that opens
and closes the ow of convection air in the heat compartment.The supply of convection air can be opened
by moving the damper to the left and closed by moving the damper to the right.
To store heat in the heat storage stones in the heat storage area as quickly as possible,it is recommended
that the convection vent be kept closed while the re is lit.
With the convection vent closed, the heat storage area retains the heat stored in the heat storage stones
for the longest possible duration. If the vent is opened, the heat stored in the stones in the heat storage
area will be released into the room as quickly as possible.
FIrIng In gEnEral
Rapid or erce heat
Rapid or erce heat is obtained by burning many small pieces of wood.
Maximum amounts of fuel:
The maximum allowed amount of fuel per hour is:
Model Wood
HWAM 4500 2.4 kg
If these limits are exceeded,the stove will no longer be covered by the factory guarantee, and it may also
become damaged due to excessive heat.The stove has been approved for intermittent use.
Typical re-ring interval
Typical re-ring interval at nominal performance:
Model Re-ring interval Wood
HWAM 4500 45 min. 1.1 kg
Long burning times
For the slowest possible combustion, turn the regulator counter-clockwise (to the left). By turning the regulator
all the way to the left, the stove receives no primary air (the air that comes through the grate).The stove cannot
be lit after a new ring without the regulator being turned to the right, which allows primary air to enter the unit.
After lighting, always check that persistent ames develop in the wood.If not, the air supply is too limited
and must be increased by turning the regulator to the right (clockwise).
Insufcient ring
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and the automatic air ow regulation system is malfunctioning.Therefore, more air must be supplied by
turning the regulator clockwise (to the right). It may also be necessary to burn more wood.
How to achieve the best combustion
• Use clean and dry wood.
Wet wood results in inefcient combustion, plenty of smoke, and soot. Furthermore, the heat will dry
the wood, not heat up the room.
• The re should only be stoked with a little wood at a time.
You achieve the best combustion by starting up a re often and using only a little wood. If you use
too much rewood, it will take some time before the temperature reaches a level where you achieve
a good combustion.
• Make sure there is the right amount of air.
You should also make sure that there is plenty of air – especially in the beginning - so the temperature
in the wood burning stove climbs quickly. In this way the gasses and particles released during the
combustion will be consumed by the re. Otherwise they build up soot in the chimney (constituting
a chimney re risk) or will be released in a non-combusted state into the environment.The wrong
amount of air supply creates inefcient combustion and a modest effect.
• Don’t savour the re during night time.
We advise against adding re wood to your stove and reducing the air supply at night in an attempt
to still have some embers left in the morning. If you do so, large amounts of hazardous smoke will be
emitted, and your chimney will be exposed to unnecessarily large amounts of soot with the risk of a
chimney re.
Cleaning the glass
We recommend wiping the glass after a re.This is best done using a paper towel.
Types of fuel
The stove may be damaged by very high temperatures and the glass may turn white, for example.This
can be avoided by never allowing the stove to burn with the door open and taking great care with types
of fuel that develop excessive heat, such as briquettes.
We recommend using birch or beechwood,which has been split and stored for at least one year outdoors
under cover.Wood stored indoors tends to become too dry and burn too quickly.
Briquettes give off a lot of heat.Certain types expand considerably, thus causing an uncontrollable combustion.
The stove is EN 13240 approved for ring wood only. No particle board, lacquered, painted
or treated wood, plastics, or rubber may be burned.
maIntEnancE
Cleaning
Any maintenance of the stove should only be carried out when it is cold. Daily maintenance is limited to
vacuum cleaning the stove externally, using the soft brush attachment.You can also dust the stove using a
dry, soft cloth or brush. But remember, only when the stove is cold. Do not use water, spirit or any other
kind of cleaner, as this will damage the lacquer.
Once a year, the stove should be thoroughly serviced.The combustion chamber should be cleared of ashes
and soot. The hinges and the closing hook must be greased with liquid copper fat spray (heat-resistant up
to 1100°C), see drawing I. Lift the door approx. ½ cm and spray copper fat onto the hinge leaf.

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Service inspection
Your stove should be given a thorough, preventive inspection once every two years.This includes:
• Thorough cleaning of the stove.
• Checking the spring in the Autopilot unit. Replace if necessary.
• Checking gaskets. Replace gaskets if they are not intact or are no longer soft.
• Checking and/or replacing insulation material.
• Checking the combustion chamber base.
• Use copper grease for hinges and locking hooks (see drawing I).
All service checks must be performed by an authorised tter. Use only original spare parts.
Inside cleaning
Before chimney sweeping can be performed,the regulator must be set to its minimum position to prevent
soot and ash from entering the Autopilot control.
Remove the top smoke shelf and the two-part steel smoke guide plate from the stove before cleaning.
(Drawing F)
• Lift the smoke shelf (1) out of the combustion chamber.
• Unhook each half of the smoke guide plate (2) from the hook (3) under the top plate.
Ashes
It is easiest to empty the ash pan by pulling a plastic bag over it, turning it upside down and then carefully
removing it from the bag.Ashes are disposed of via the domestic waste collection.
Please note that there may be embers in the ashes for up to 24 hours after the re has
gone out!
Insulation
The efcient, but porous insulation of the combustion chamber may, in time, become worn and damaged.
Cracks in the insulation have no effect on the efciency of the stove.The insulation should be replaced,
however, when it is reduced to less than half the original thickness due to wear and tear.
HWAM Autopilot™ (Drawing G)
Lift the top plate off the stove. Remove the rear plate by loosening the two screws. On a cold stove,
the starting point of the feeler is controlled. The starting point for a cold stove is approx. 20° above
horizontal (at laser cut mark).
It should feel easy going and bouncy when you push it, no matter if the stove is cold or hot. By rising or
falling temperatures it must not move at a bound.The damper plates must be dry and clean and slide
together unhindered. Control bars and slide gates may have to be smeared with WD40 (never oil).
Door/glass
A sooty glass door can easily be cleaned with a piece of moist kitchen roll dipped in ash. Go about it in
vertical movements (up and down). Follow up with a dry piece of kitchen roll.Check frequently to ensure
that seals in the door are intact and not brittle.Failing this,they should be replaced. Use original seals only.
Surface
The surface normally requires no treatment. Any damage to the coating may be remedied using a
Senotherm spray.
Guarantee
The guarantee does not cover damage due to insufcient maintenance!

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opEratIonal problEms
Blackened glass
• The wood is too damp. Only use wood stored for at least 12 months under cover and with a moisture
level not exceeding 18% RH.
• The door gasket may be leaking.
Smoke in the room when opening door
• The grate in the chimney may be closed. Open the grate.
• Insufcient chimney draft. See section on chimney or contact chimney sweep.
• Soot door leaking or dislodged. Replace or ret.
• Never open the door when there are still ames on the wood.
Uncontrollable combustion
• Faulty seal in door. Fit new seal.
• If there is an excessive chimney draft, it may be necessary to close the regulating rod. Close the
regulating rod when the stove is not in use.
• If the steel plates in the combustion chamber develop scales or become deformed, this is due to exces-
sive heat. Stop using the stove and contact the dealer.
At interruptions that you cannot yourself rectify, you should contact the dealer.
dEclaratIon oF pErFormancE
The DoP can be downloaded from our website via the following links:
www.hwam.com/dop/4500

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