NORDFLAM ALBA User manual

Installation and user manual
NORDFLAM
ALBA and ALBA panoramic
Cert No: PN-EN 13229:2002:

PLEA E READ THI MANUAL BEFORE IN TALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE.
Polish Granite liability is limited solely to the delivery of this inset stove / cassette.
Installation of the appliance can only be performed in accordance with building regulations,
and this manual, and only by qualified and adequately trained personnel.
The installer has a responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to provide for
the safety of persons carryin out the installation. Attention is drawn to the fact that fire
cement is caustic and hands must be washed thorou hly after use. The appliance is heavy and
care must be taken durin handlin . Althou h the appliance does not contain asbestos
products, it is possible that asbestos may be disturbed in existin installations and every
precaution must be taken.
These instructions ive a uide for the installation of the appliance but in no way absolves the
installer from responsibilities to confirm to British Standards, in particular BS8303 and BS6461,
relatin to the installation of solid fuel appliances. The installation should also comply with local
Buildin Re ulations and Local Authority Bye-Laws. The stove must be placed at least 150cm
away from any combustible materials. If necessary, any adjoinin walls should be protected
from the effects of heat.
1) Description
Fire place insert has been manufactured from cast iron blocks which are joined to ether with
bolts and sealed with heat resistant clay. Front of the stove and lass was sealed usin lass
fiber.
Ash pan is situated at the bottom. Air flow lever is situated at the bottom part of the door.
Deflector which increases the combustion time is situated inside the appliance in its top
section. The appliance is equipped with adjustable baffle.
The appliance delivers heat by:
-Convection of air bein sucked in at the bottom, heated and dispensed at the top.
- Radiation of the heat produced throu h the frame and lass.
2) election of the proper fire place inserts.
-Local and European re ulations are to be followed when selectin the proper fire place inserts
to your house.

-Selection of fire place inserts as re ards the heatin power is determined by how well is your
house isolated and what size is the surface to be heated. As a rule of a thumb, it is iven that
1kW is enou h to heat up 10m2 surface with hei ht of 2.5m.
3) Vents, Flues, Air circulation.
It is recommended that the diameter of the flue should be at least 200 mm.
-Min. hei ht of chimney should be no less that 4m; optimal hei ht is 5-6m.
-Chimney should be air leak proof with the same diameter all alon the len th. It should be at
least 0.5 m hi her above the roof, otherwise the air flow may be affected.
-In special applications in ex: very windy areas, special cowl or fan may be needed to avoid the
reverse draw.
Warning:
-Chimneys with smaller diameter than required, crooked or situated in the valleys may not
produce required value of the air flow. All these cases are excluded from the warranty and the
producer can’t accept responsibility of unauthorized applications in these cases.
-It is absolutely necessary to perform air flow measurements to ensure the ri ht ran e of flow is
present. Optimal flow is specified as 12 +/-2Pa; flow hi her than 12 Pa can lead to overheatin
of the furnace and void your warranty. Minimal flow is 6 +/-1 Pa.
All Chimneys required systematic maintenance a few times a year.
4) Air upply
The ri ht quantity of fresh air must be assured in the room where the appliance works. It is
recommended to deliver at least 10m3/h for each 1kW of power. Insufficient quantity of air will
cause excess of smoke and combustion products containin carbon monoxide which is
extremely dan erous to your health and life.
5) Installation of the appliance
Installation of the appliance can only be performed by trained and authorized persons. The
proper note /stamp should be placed in the warranty card.
This manual is to be followed when installin the appliance. The installin specialist should
ensure:

1) Free air convection between the furnace and the frame made of fire resistant materials.
Minimum 5 cm ap is required.
2) Ensure free air flow to the furnace as well as ood exhaust. The size of the exhaust vent
is 1000cm2 (50-20cm). Ensure the exhaust can’t be blocked.
3) Ensure ood ventilation throu h decompression vent size 200cm2.
4) Ensure minimum distance of 150 cm from the appliance to any flammable objects.
6) The operation
Initial firin is to be performed when all the buildin materials dried off. Durin initial firin bi
fire should be avoided to prevent hi h temperature jump that may result in some materials
burstin . Durin initial firin specific smell will come off, this is because thermal protective
materials et harder. Smell will disappear after a few firin s.
The doors should be kept closed while firin .
The recommended fuel for use is dried hard woods or eco wood briquettes. It is recommended
to use wood of humidity less than 20%, such humidity is achieved after 2 years of dry storin .
Wet woods (50-60% of humidity) are cost ineffective, burnin them also lead to quick blocka e
of the system.
Usa e of other types of fuel is dan erous to people and appliance and leads to termination of
the warranty.
7) Maintenance
Glass should be re ularly cleaned with special deter ents available. Ash pan should be
dispensed before all woods are burnt because ash can block the system. Use proper hat
insulated metal tools to dispense the ashes. Make sure it is fully extin uish.

8) afety
Installation should be performed by accredited company accordin to local and European
re ulations.
Durin operation of the appliance special care should be taken to avoid burns, thermal loves
are recommended.
Keep the required distances, min 150 cm from the appliance. Do not overheat. Use only ori inal
spare parts available from the dealer. Any kind of alterations introduced to the appliance is
strictly forbidden. Do not leave workin appliance unattended. Do not extin uish fire with
water. Do not dry your clothes by the fire. It is required to use carbon monoxide electronic
detectors.
9) Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Action
Water condensation inside Wet woods, closed baffle,
moisture in chimney
Use only dry woods
Excessive worn of movable
parts :deflector, baffle,
hearth
Insufficient ventilation, wron
fuels
Dispense ash pan re ularly
check the air flow
Fumes ettin into the room Wron air flow Check and clean chimney,
possible installation of fan
Fumes ettin into the room
durin startin firin
Cold chimney Heat up the chimney, in ex
use more paper
Excessive flames Excessive draw, excessive air
flow
Restrict the air flow with the
adjustin lever
Fire dies Wet woods, lo s too bi , no
air flow
Use dry woods, check the air
flow
Glass ets dirty quickly Wet woods, insufficient air
flow
Use dry woods, check the
appliance proper installation,
check the air flow

Warranty
Terms and conditions.
1) Warranty period is 60 months from the date of purchase. Purchase should be confirmed
with company stamp on invoice or receipt, si ned and dated.
2) Any defects related to production process will be repaired free from char e.
3) Warranty repair is free of char e, any written claims will be responded within 14 days
and repair will be performed in shortest possible time.
4) Claims should be made in written form at the place of the purchase. The customer will
be asked to show the receipt or the invoice.
5) The company is not responsible for any dama es due to poor installation and operation
of the appliance. The use of any other flues as apart from woods voids the warranty.
The warranty does not include:
-mechanical dama e done by the user
-dama ed caused by repair done by unauthorized persons
-dama ed caused by waterin
-poor maintenance
-rust and corrosion-keep it dry!
-inadequate air flow
-dama es caused durin transport
-The lass (the lass is resistant to 750 de C)
-Gaskets (these are subject to wear and tear)
6) Any dama es uncovered by this warranty can be repaired only at customer expense.

Should any unpredicted with this warranty situation happen local and European le islation
applies.
Read and understood. I accept terms and conditions.
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Warranty card for buyer
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Name: ………………………………………………………………………..
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Instruction manual is inte rated part of the warranty