NESTOR MARTIN WOODBOX MQ33 User manual

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WOODBOX®TECHNOLOGY
MQ33
INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Please read carefully all the instructions before installing or using this product. Any errors made in the
installation, adjustment, use or maintenance of this product can cause personal injury or damage to
property.
All national and local regulations, especially those which refer to national and European standards, must
be observed while using this appliance.
•Installation of the appliance must be conducted by a qualifi ed professional.
•In the event of a problem, contact your installer directly.
•Ask him to obtain the original NESTOR MARTIN parts. Beware of forgeries. To obtain a part, contact
your installer/dealer in order to identify the order number of the part. Pass on this information to your
installer and he will order the part directly from NESTOR MARTIN.
•It is recommended not to overestimate the power of the appliance in relation to the space to be heated.
•When used with air under an open grate, this appliance must be supervised.
Warning: the safety distances in relation to the fuel elements are indicated on the back of the appliance.
There must be a distance of at least 80cm between the glass pane and combustible materials. It is
imperative to observe a distance of at least 80cm all around the appliance in the case of a rotating
appliance.
It is prohibited to place the appliance directly onto a fl oor of fl ammable material (carpet, parquet…). In
the event of a fl oor made of fl ammable material, the appliance must be raised to a minimal height
corresponding to the height of the low base (optional extra).
In the event of the appliance being placed directly onto a non-fl ammable fl oor, provide an air inlet on the
bottom or raise the appliance by 10mm in order to allow the combustion air to go into the appliance.
DO NOT OVERHEAT THE APPLIANCE.
IF A PART OF THE APPLIANCE OR THE FLUE BECOMES RED, THE APPLIANCE IS
OVERHEATING.
Supply combustion air to the house when using the appliance. A partially open window or an outside air
vent near the appliance is acceptable or install the exterior air inlet system included with the appliance. Do
not connect the appliance to an air distribution system or duct.
The appliance must be placed away from furniture and curtains. Warn adults and especially children of
the dangers of high temperatures and burns.
Supervise children when they are in the same room as the appliance. The appliance must be thoroughly
inspected and the chimney must be swept at least once a year. However, in the event of improper
installation, malfunction or poor quality fuels, the chimney must be swept more often.

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
We thank you for choosing a NESTOR MARTIN stove. This model is ofcutting edge design and complies
with environmental standards. It is equipped with Woodbox technology which constitutes an important
technical advance in the fi eld of wood fuel.
Performance (%)
Power (kW)
CO emissions (% Vol)
Weight (Kg)
77,6
8
0,07
210
List of contents:
1 stove
1 air control tool
1 poker
1 All-purposeglove
1 Rear flue outlet
1 stopgap/flue outlet gasket
2 flue outlet fi xing screws
1 instructions manual

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
•Installation must conform to current building regulations.
•The position of the appliance must respect the minimal distances in regards to combustible materials,
shown on the descriptive plate. If necessary, install a wall protector. If the ground is not tiled, (i.e. fi tted
carpet, parquet…) install a fl oor protector plate which extends out from under the appliance for at least
20cm at the back, 20cm at the sides and 50cm at the front.
•Make sure that the chimney is clean, free of soot or debris, and as straight as possible.
•The chimney fl ue must be airtight and the inner walls as smooth as possible.
•The connection between the chimney and the appliance must be as equally airtight and made of non-
combustible materials, protected, if possible, against oxidation (enamelled sheet metal, aluminium,
stainless steel…).
HEIGHT OF THE CHIMNEY
The chimney must be high enough and unconstructed to avoid backdraft. It should be protected with
insulating materials tolower the risk of sooting in the high part of the chimney fl ue, andif necessary, it should
be covered to avoid rain water from penetrating.
The chimney must be designed and built in a way to allow a suffi cient draw as to completely clear the smoke
from the inside.
As a rule:
1. The chimney must be at least 90cm higher that the point on the roof from which it emerges.
2. and be at least 60cms higher than any part of the building within a radius of 3m.
For the best draw, the chimney should be at least 5m long from the fl ue outlet of the appliance.
300
cm
60
cm
90
cm

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CONNECTING AN EXTERIOR AIR-INTAKE
Your appliance is pre-equipped to have a vertical exterior air duct through the ground. If you have purchased an
optional base, you can also connect the duct through that.
Vertical connection through the ground
Horizontal connection through the stand
Warning: for this kind of connection, install a
ground protection plate.
• Create a hole of a 100mm diameter in the floor.
• Connect the flexible aluminium air duct.
Ce type de raccordement n’est possible qu’avec
un socle vendu en option.
• Screw the stopgap until the stand’s air intake is
blocked
•Pass a pipe of 100mm diameter through the wall.
• Connect the pipe to the flue outlet tube at the back
of the stand.

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS
RANGE OF STAND
Thanks to our range of quality stands, your stove has the possibility to become a practical, swivelling stove.
Effectively, the stands are equipped with a bearing that allows them to be rotated 360°, giving you the chance
to take full advantage of your wood fire. What’s more, it allows you to have an outside air intake system
thanks to the flue outlet provided.
LOG-STORE STAND
This cast iron stand allows you to have a 360° swivelling stove due to the integrated bearings. It is equipped
to receive a direct exterior air-intake system and a space to store wood logs. It also has four leveling feet.
If it is required to connect an exterior air intake, it is possible to doing it vertically by removing the lower cover
of the base; or horizontally by placing a 90º bend.
Exterior air-intake
conexion
Leveling feet
Leveling feet

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BENCH STAND
This 6mm thick, lacquered-steel bench stand is equipped with a bearing so that your stove can move as well
as having an exterior air-intake system.
Dimensions in mm
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
1700
186
516
465
100
258
120
194
By default, your base is built for a rear exterior air-intake system but you also have thepossibility ofmodifying
it for an air-intake system through the bottom. To do this:
1. With a screwdriver unscrew the square stopgap which is situated under the air box on the stand (see
diagram).
2. Unscrew the back plate fitted with collar and replace it eith the plain stop gap cover.
OPTIONAL BEARINGS
Thanks to the optional bearings, you have
the possibility to mount your stove on
different types of bases (stone, platform,
bench stand…).
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2
Dimensions in mm
5
8
305

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SETTING UP ON THE STAND
Procedure
•Place the stand in the prepared position.
•Place the stove on the stand using a lift or sharing the weight between several people.
•Unscrew the 2 fixing screws from the control panel and remove it (photo 1).
Photo 1 Photo 2
•Pass the bolt through the flue of the outside air intake system of the bench stand and put it into the mounting
hole using an Allen key.
•Using the latch key, bring the nut in front of the hole and screw it in with the Allen key (Photo 2).
•Replace the control panel and the base cover using the screwdriver or screw gun.
Warning: the tighter the screw is, the more resistance there will be in moving the stove.
MOTOR AND RECEIVER
To install the motor and receiver, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the control panel (2 screws)
2. Pull back the strap of the magnet then wedge
the muff of the motor against the magnet.
3. Remove the cast iron back.
4. Place the receiver in its stand and place it on
the base.
5. Link up the motor and the receiver with the
cable, by passing the cable from the back to the
front. The rectangular hole is provided for this.
Magnet
Strap
Rectangular hole

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FUELS
APPROVED FUELS
Your appliance has been designed to burn the following approved fuels:
Recommended solid fuels: beech wood, birch, oak, ash, hornbeam and wood from fruit trees.
Non-recommended solid fuels: conifer, damp wood, chemically treated wood, shavings, wood
pellets, coke. It is prohibited to burn refuse or fl ammable liquids (petrol, solvents or motor oil) inside
the stove.
CHOICE OF WOODS TO BURN
The best wood to burn is very dry wood which will be easier to light and will cause less tarring/sooting in the
chimney. Ideally the wood will have been left to dry for 18 months, and even in that case the logs will still
have a moisture content of 20%!
Damp wood not only has a lower calorifi c power, which lowers the combustion temperature, and therefore
is less effi cient, it is also diffi cult to light, extinguishes easily and gives off smoke. Above all, the use of
damp wood can lead to soot being deposited in the smoke ducts (tarring and sooting) of the chimney.
Some woods are more reactive than others. Those that are best are hornbeam, beech and oak. Aspen,
birch and lime tree burn well but do not last as long. After them are soft leaves and conifers. The diameter
of the log is important for the heat. However, this classifi cation is only an indication as the best fi re wood is
always the driest.
Wood provided at a ready-to-use length, stored immediately in a well aired place, dry quicker than those left
in steres. Blocks dry quicker than logs. Wood chucks that are too small to be split must be drained. To do
this, remove a portion of the bark.
Drying the wood will take between 18 months and 2 years. This time can be shortened (12 to 15 months) if
the wood is cut to a ready-to-use length and immediately stored in a well aired place
TARRING AND SOOTING
When the smoke reaches a low temperature in the chimney, part of the water vapours that it contains
condense. The heaviest components of this are deposited on the inside of the fl ue. This is TARRING. The
mix oxidizes in contact with the air and forms brownish marks. This is SOOTING.
To avoid this inconvenience four things must be done: use only dry wood, connect the stove to achimney
with thick sides and at an even section (the bushel 20 x 20cm system is often used) and make sure that the
connecting tubes are as short as possible.
The chimney fl ue must be inspected frequently during the heating season (i.e. summer months) to determine
if a buildup of creosote is forming. If a creosote deposit of 3 1/8” (3mm) or more forms, it must be removed
to reduce the risk of chimney fire.

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
THE CONTROLS
The appliance has two main controls:
> the UPPER AIR FLOW control
>the LOWER AIR FLOW control
The two controls can be used together in a way
to combine the two air fl ows to achieve optimum
performance.
WARNING: the controls can be hot. Always use
the tool provided to adjust the controls.
Tool provided
The LOWER AIR SUPPLY
control: used for coal fires, or
to make lighting wood fires
easier.
The UPPER AIR
SUPPLY control: used
for wood fires.
The controls operate valves that open and close in several ways, bringing the air to the fi re in a waythat optimises
the combustion according to the fuel and desired intensity.
WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY GRATES, ANDIONS, OR ANY OTHER KIND OF SUPPLEMENTARY
SUPPORT OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE.

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Controls>different uses
With the Woodbox combustion system, the air needed for the combustion can be brought from above or below
the fi re according to the type of fuel used.
A wood fi re must be fuelled from above (upper air supply), while a coal fi re is better fuelled from below (lower air
supply). The two controls allow the air fl ows to be controlled separately.
The buffer regulators, which allow an air fl ow from both above and below at the same time, rapidly and
intensively stoke the fi re. Such adjustments can be used to light the fi re easier or to burn the soot deposits on
the glass pane. However, the buffer settings can only be used for short periods as it can cause the appliance to
overheat.
Wood
Closed Open
One flap is open, bringing the air from above the fire. By going around
the heater, the air is warmed before it reaches the fire and this allows a
clean and efficient combustion. The lower air supply is closed.
Lightning
Open Open
The two flaps are open to bring the maximum amount of air to the fi re,
to make lighting it easier.

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USING WOOD> LIGHTING MANUALY
•Set the UPPER AIR SUPPLY to maximum
•Set the LOWER AIR SUPPLY to maximum
Tip: leave the door slightly open to stoke the fi re.
It will increase the draw and allow an ember bed to be achieved.
•On the grate, place some paper or shavings, kindling and some small logs.
•Light the paper
•When the fi re has started, close off the lower air supply. Normally, it must
remain in the closed position when burning wood.
Important: in the event of a weak draw and/or an insuffi cient ember bed, it is
advised to leave the lower air supply open slightly in order to allow your
appliance to reach its normal performance (sometimes this can take more
than an hour).
•Then, adjust the fl ow to the desired intensity with the upper air control. With
practice, you will quickly be able to fi nd the position that suits you best.
USING WOOD>LIGHTING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL
•Set the UPPER AIR SUPPLY to maximum by pressing the + button on the
remote control.
•Set the LOWER AIR SUPPLY to maximum
. Tip: leave the door slightly open to stoke the fi re.
It will increase the draw and allow an ember bed to be achieved.
•On the grate, place some paper or shavings, kindling and some small logs.
•Light the paper..
•When the fi re has started, close off the lower air supply. Normally, it must
remain in the closed position when burning wood.
Important: in the event of a weak draw and/or an insuffi cient ember bed, it is
advised to leave the lower air supply open slightly in order to allow your
appliance to reach its normal performance (sometimes this can take more
than an hour).
•Then, adjust the fl ow to the desired intensity with the upper air control. With
practice, you will quickly be able to fi nd the position that suits you best.

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USING WOOD>ADDING LOGS
To prevent smoke fumes from entering the room while adding wood
and to ensure a rapid recovery of the hearth, do as follows:
•Refi ll the appliance only when there is no longer an ember bed.
•Set the UPPER AIR SUPPLY to maximum
•Open the door slowly and leave it ajar for 30 seconds. Then open it completely
and place the fresh logs onto the embers.
•Close the hearthdoor. While thefi re starts up again, set it to the desiredintensity
with the UPPER AIR SUPPLY control (or use the remote control: press the –
button).
USING WOOD>CONTINUOUS FIRE
With quality wood such as oak or very dry beech wood, it is possible to have a fi
re burning continuously for 8-10 hours or even more. To build a slow fi re that can
last a long time while at the same time keeping the window clean:
•Refi ll the appliance in the manner described above. Do not use round pieces of
wood or logs that have not been split as they risk rolling against the glass pane
and dirtying it.
•Set the UPPER AIR SUPPLY control to maximum
•Leave it at maximum until the fi re is burning strongly.
(It is not advised to completely close the air inlet, instead leave it slightly open to
encourage the self-cleaning of the glass pane.)
•Then lower the intensity to almost minimum
•In the event that your chimney has a strong draw, it would be necessary to close
the air inlet more than with a chimney with a weak draw. See also the section on
“Setting the minimum air intake”.

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SELF-CLEANING OF THE WINDOW
Your appliance is equipped with an integrated glass pane cleaning system (“Airwash”) which uses hot air to
minimalize the marks on the glass pane. If you use a dry fuel, a large part of the tar deposited on the window will
burn and disappear when the appliance is running at a high temperature.
If marks appear on the glass pane (after a long, slow burning fi re for example), follow this procedure to quickly
clean the glass pane:
•Set the UPPER AIR SUPPLY control to maximum.
•Set the LOWER AIR SUPPLY control to a quarter open. This setting
allows a little air to enter under the fi re as well as the usual preheated
air used for wood combustion.
•Once the majority of the marks have disappeared, reset the controls to their original positions.
SETTING THE MINIMUM AIR INTAKE
The minimal setting is found to the right of the control buttons.
It allows you to increase, decrease or completely close the
minimum air inlet when burning a slow fi re in the appliance.
Adjust it in accordance with the pull of your chimney if
necessary.
The minimum setting screw is situated behind the control
panel.
Using a cross-headed screwdriver, tighten the regulating
screw clockwise) to decrease or to completely close the
minimum air intake.
Turn it anti-clockwise to increase the minimum air intake.
EMPTYING THE ASHTRAY
To avoid an overfl ow of ashes, empty the ashtray
regularly. However, a fi ne layer of ash on the grate helps
the combustion of the wood and retains heat.
It is advisable to empty the ashtray when the appliance is
not in use. To remove the ashes, drop them from the
hearth into the ashtray through the grate with the tool
provided.
WARNING: THE ASHTRAY MAY BE HOT. USE HEAT RESISTANT GLOVES.
•Open the little door and the door to have access to the ashtray.
•Using the tool provided, put it in the hole in the ashtray intended for it.
•Pull the ashtray out from its holding.
•Empty the ashtray and put it back in its holding.
•Place the ashes in a metal container. The container must be placed on a non-fl ammable fl oor, and far
from any fl ammable materials. Wait until the ashes are cold before throwing them out.

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MAINTENANCE
FIRST USE
The first fi re always causes a burning smell which disappears permanently after a few hours of use.
After the first use, it is ok the clean the glass pane with a soft cloth and standard glass pane cleaning
product.
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning it. It is not recommended to use a cloth to clean an
appliance that has a paint or graphite fi nish as the abrasion can cause marks that are diffi cult to remove.
To clean a painted appliance, use a stiff brush. For tough marks, it is better to touch up the paint with a
paint designed for stoves (NESTOR MARTIN high temperature gloss paint) than to try to clean them. In
the event of condensation, wipe the drops before they dry.
To clean an enamelled appliance, use a damp cloth or product suitable for use with enamel fi nished.
However, an over-zealous cleaning, even with a suitable product, can damage the fi nish of the appliance.
All traces of the cleaning products must be removed before relighting the stove, as they can cause marks
when the appliance becomes hot.
MANUALLY CLEANING THE Glass pane
Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning the glass pane. The ceramic glass pane of the
appliance is specially made to withstand high temperatures, and certain cleaning products contain
chemical products which can weaken or mark the glass pane.
Some newspaper dampened with water and a few drops of vinegar is enough to remove the majority of
marks. For tougher marks, gently rub them with a scourer of fi ne steel wool, lubricated with a little dish
soap. However, be careful not to rub too hard so to avoid damaging the ceramic glass pane. If manual
cleaning is necessary too often, you are advised to review the installation and operating method to
determine if there is a better combustion possible.
AIRTIGHTNESS
Frequently check that the doors and ashtray are airtight. To ensure proper functioning of this appliance,
the openings must be airtight. If they are not, inspect the joints. If a joint must be replaced, contact your
distributor.
SUMMER BREAK
At the end of each heating season(i.e. summer months), yourentire appliance mustbe completely cleaned
and the chimney inspected by a qualifi ed technician.
Remove all the residual ashes from the appliance.
Leave one of the air supply controllers open to allow rainwater that may enter the chimney to evaporate.
For added protection, you can place absorbing crystals in the stove or cover the interior with a light
dehumidifying spray such as WD40.
Apply lubricating oil to the latch handles and other movable parts.

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REPLACING THE Glass panel
To replace the glass:
•Lift thefront door to remove it from the
hinges.
•Lay the door on a flat surface.
•Unscrew the eight nuts on the iron
door that holds the glass.
•Remove the cast iron frame from the
unit.
•Replace the glass.
REMOVING THE PLEXUS (CONTROL UNIT)
It is possible to remove the control unit for
maintenance. This must be carried out by a
qualified technician.
Open the door and the gate.
Unscrew and remove the control
panel using a screwdriver.
Unscrew the 4 fixing screws from the
control unit by going through the
holes provided in the cast iron
support.
Pull the control unit out towards the
front.
Front door
Glass
Cast iron frame
Plexus / Control unit
Control panel
Cast iron support

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GARANTIE
NESTOR MARTIN guarantees this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
warranty period as stated below. This warranty is valid under the conditions set below.
This warranty is limited to the replacement of parts and does not cover the labour. All labour costs for
replacing the part are the responsibility of the owner.
2 Years 5 Years
Handles combustion chamber
plexus (control unit)
remote control , receiver, motor
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
•Rust caused by condensation is not covered.
•Expanding or contraction noises when lighting or extinguishing a fi re are not covered
•Splinters or damages to enamelled or lacquered surfaces that are declared more than 7 days after
the installation are not covered by any warranty. Inspect your stove for any fl aws in the enamel
before accepting it.
•This warranty does not cover the glass pane as well as all parts that are in contact with the fi re (grate,
grate support, protectors, baffl e), as well as any damages occurred to the remote control if dropped.
All maintenance procedures and/or the replacement of parts must be carried out by a maintenance
company or a specialist recognised by NESTORMARTIN. To make a warranty request for a faulty part,
have the part replaced and send the faulty part to a NESTOR MARTIN distributor for inspection. If the
fault is covered by the warranty, you will not be charged for the replacement part. The transport costs of
the replacement part and returning the faulty part are your responsibility. The replacement or new
warranty service with be under the terms and conditions of this warranty for the remainder of the original
period of cover.
This warranty does not cover any fault or malfunction caused by an accident, unsuitable or improper
use, modifi cations, improper installation, or poor maintenance and upkeep. The cost of sending a
NESTOR MARTIN employee to the client is not covered by the warranty. An appliance bought from a
store is not covered by the factory warranty.
All warranty requests can only be made via a distributor recognised by NESTOR MARTIN. Otherwise
this warranty will not any of cover the costs incurred.

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DIMENSIONS / AFMETINGEN / DIMENSIONI / DIMENSIONES / DIMENSIONS
SOCLE / SOKKEL/ BASE / BASE / STAND: 993900216

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PERMUTATION DU BUSELOT DESSUS/ARRIERE/ HET OMBOUWEN VOOR
BOVENAFVOER/ACHTERAFVOER / COLLEGAMENTO RACCORDO FUMI / PERMUTACIÓN DE LA
SALIDA DE HUMOS / INTERCHANGING THE TOP/BACK FLUE OUTLETS
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