Penman Collection Vega Alin User manual

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Vega Alin Wood Burning Stove
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
APPROVED - CONFORMING TO EN13240:2001 and EN13240 A2:2004
STOVES MUST BE FITTED BY APPROVED, QUALIFIED AND COMPETENT INSTALLERS
PLEASE LEAVE THIS BOOKLET WITH THE HOUSEHOLDER
Penman Stoves operate at very high temperatures. All persons including children and the infirm should be
warned of this and not allowed to touch any surfaces whilst in use.
The operator must use the glove provided.
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VEGA ALIN INSTRUCTION –REV. A –OCT 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 General Information...................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Component Parts .............................................................................................................................................. 3
2 Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Basic Requirements about the Installation ....................................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 Installation Location....................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Installation / Assembly...................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.1 Change the Direction of the Flue ................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 Combustion Air Intake ................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.3 Separate Combustion Air Supply.................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.4 Fire Protection................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2.5 Flue Pipe......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3 Operating Instructions................................................................................................................................. 10
3.1 General Information about the Operation...................................................................................................... 10
4 Combustion ................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Initial Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1.1 Air Controls .................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Kindle the Stove and Regular Combustion...................................................................................................... 12
4.2.1 Re-Fuelling.................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.2 Amount of Wood per Hour .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Regulation of the Thermal Output .................................................................................................................. 13
4.4 Heating Volume............................................................................................................................................... 13
4.5 Heating in Transition Periods / Unfavourable Weather Conditions ............................................................... 13
5 Recommended Fuel..................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Storage of the Logs.......................................................................................................................................... 14
6 Cleaning and Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 15
6.1 Cleaning of the Combustion Chamber / Casing .............................................................................................. 15
6.2 Combustion Chamber Lining ........................................................................................................................... 16
6.3 Chimney Fire ................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.4 Service ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
7 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 17
8 General Warranty Terms ............................................................................................................................. 17
9 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................. 19
9.1 Dimensional Drawings..................................................................................................................................... 20
9.2 Data Plate........................................................................................................................................................ 20

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Schmitzker wood-burning stove, designed to give you lasting
service. Our stoves stand for the highest quality, latest technology, and efficiency.
Please read this instruction manual carefully to ensure that you get maximum enjoyment from your new stove
and to prevent any problems. This manual contains information about safe handling, offers advice about care,
maintenance, and operation of the wood-burning stove.
This appliance must be installed by a competent person and the installation must comply with BS8303 –code
of practice for installation of domestic heating and cooking appliances burning solid mineral fuel, national
building regulations, local by-laws and standards and the requirements of the health and safety at work act - in
particular:
Handling –adequate facilities must be available for loading, unloading and site handling.
Fire cement –some types are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with the skin. in case of
contact wash immediately with plenty of water.
Asbestos –these stoves contain no asbestos. if there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the course of
installation then please seek the guidance of a specialist and use appropriate protective equipment.
Metal parts –when installing or servicing this stove, care should be taken to avoid the possibility of personal
injury
Unless the installer is a HETAS registerd installer then approval must be sought from your local building control
department. The suppliers accept no responsibility if this advice is not followed. This appliance has been
extensively tested for safety and efficiency, do not attempt to modify it. Always use genuine replacement parts
as recommended by your supplier. Failure to adhere to this advice will invalidate your guarantee.
Try to avoid fitting the stove into a room with an extractor fan. if this is unavoidable then seek specialist advice
to ensure that the installation is tested for safety. a suitable test comprises checking for spillage if the room
where the appliance is fitted is subjected to the greatest possible depressurisation. This means firing the
appliance with all the extract fans in the building operating at their maximum and with all doors, adjustable
ventilators and windows closed.if spillage occurs then additional permanent ventilation direct from outside will
be required. once the additional ventilation is fitted, retest as noted above, do not fit an extractor fan into the
same room as the stove after it has been installed as it may cause the stove to emit fumes.
It is essential and required by building regulations that a carbon monoxide (co) alarm is installed in the same
room as this stove.
Please run the wood-burning stove solely while having the door of the combustion chamber closed. The stoves
have an automatically closing door, so you only have to open the door for operation. For security reasons, any
conversion of the closing device is forbidden.
1.1 Component Parts
Combustion chamber lining from vermiculite / fireclay / refractory castable
Primary, secondary, and tertiary air duct
Removable ash pan or ash can and ash grate
Automatically closing combustion chamber door with heat-resistant glass ceramic pane
Heat protection glove, please note that the glove serves as a heat protection only. It is not fireproof.
Data Plate (see 9.2 “Type Plate”)
Delivery: pre-assembled stove in a nonreturnable packaging designed for transport

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2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Installation and servicing of your wood-burning stove must only be carried out by a competent person. To be
sure that your chimney is the correct size and the installation location is appropriate; please talk to your
installer.
2.1 Basic Requirements about the Installation
Ensure all parts are fitted in accordance with the instructions. On completion of the installation and
commissioning ensure that the operating instructions for the stove are left with the customer, the installer
must advise the householder on the correct use of the stove and warn them to use only the recommended
fuels listed in this document. The installer must also advise the householder on the actions to be taken should
smoke or fumes be emitted from the stove.
The stove is only permitted to be installed in rooms and spaces with a position, constructional situation and
type of use which cannot cause danger. The area of the installation location has to be big enough for running
the stove as directed.
2.1.1 Installation Location
Your wood-burning stove must not be installed in any room
That is deaerated by a hot-air system with fans or by a ventilating system. In this case the safe operation of
the device needs a separate scrutiny to get an operating license for the stove.
Where highly inflammable or explosive substances and mixtures are manufactured. There is a high risk of
an inflammation or an explosion!
2.2 Installation / Assembly
Before installing the wood-burning stove, please check whether the ground has the load capacity to support
the stove’s weight. Consider the weight specification (see section 9.2 “Type Plate”) and see to a sufficient
weight distribution by using a thick base.
Please consider the imperative fire protection requirements for the installation location (see section 2.2.5 “Fire
Protection”).
Also the stability has to be ensured. Stoves with a tall construction or those carrying heat storage bricks in the
upper part are prone to tilt. To avoid this, the stove must be installed appropriately to the fire protection
requirements (see section 2.2.5 “Fire Protection”) and stand properly horizontal.
2.2.1 Change the Direction of the Flue
The flue is located at the top by default, it is however possible to relocate the flue to the rear of the stove
please follow the steps below for relocation:
1. Carefully remove the top panel and keep it at a clean and in a safe place. Now you will see the
connection for the flue pipe.
2. The flue pipe socket has to be removed by loosening the screws inside. Once removed retain as it will
be required when installing the flue at the rear of the stove.
3. Remove the pre-cut panel sheet from the rear of the stove.

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4. Now the blind cover is exposed and can be removed by loosening the screws inside. Assemble the
blind cover at the top outlet port for the flue.
5. Screw the blanking plate to the outlet port on the rear of the stove.
6. Finally put the top panel back in its position and close its surface with the plug included.
2.2.2 Combustion Air Intake
The wood-burning stove needs combustion air. The stove takes this air from the location where it is placed. If
you start the operation of a stove, please pay attention to the room being supplied with enough fresh air,
especially if the room or the air connection includes more than one stove.
Additional ventilation
If using the stove in low-energy houses with highly insulated windows and doors, there is a risk that the air
supply might be not sufficient. This may cause safety risks, because the stove’s air draft behaviour can be
affected. A ventilation flap or a pipeline for combustion air can remedy this. With the help of a separate
combustion air supply it is possible to bring external air from a well aerated room or from outside to the
combustion.
2.2.3 Separate Combustion Air Supply
The blanking plate for the separate combustion air supply is pre-assembled at the stove’s back (Ø 100 mm). To
reach the socket, remove the pre-cut panel sheet down at the stove’s casing. To connect a pipeline for separate
combustion air, you may take the air either from the outside or from another room, e. g. the cellar. Outside air
supply options are possible please contact your retailer for further details.
All apertures for the combustion air have to stay open and must not be blocked. The stove is only able to
operate while the apertures are open. The cross section of the combustion air pipeline must not be narrowed
by any lattice or seal.
If the combustion air pipeline passes from the outside into the house, it has to be provided with a shutoff
device. The position of the shutoff device has to be seen clearly. To avoid condensation, the pipeline should be
insulated. It has to be installed in such a way that either water or other substances cannot enter the pipeline.
Condensation should be able to flow off.
If a property has more than two floors spanning firewalls, the combustion air pipelines have to be built in such
a way that fire or smoke cannot reach another floor of the building or another fire compartment area. Please
absolutely observe your country-specific and local fire protection requirements.
2.2.4 Fire Protection
General information about fire protection:
Wood-burning stoves are heat generators. They are subjected to fire protection requirements. When choosing
the installation location, please consider and follow all fire protection requirements and the minimum
distances given by the manufacturer.
In general, the distance between the stove’s back and the wall has to be at least 50 mm. If the wall needs a
special protection or contains inflammable component parts, this distance has to be adequately enlarged.

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The table below includes all necessary distances. Please keep to these distances to combustibles to ensure your
own safety.
Wood-burning stove
Alin
Distance to sidewise walls
A (cm)
combustibles
20
Non combustibles
5
Distance to the wall at the back
B (cm)
inflammable
15
no need of protection
5
Distance in the band of radiation of the
combustion chamber door’s pane
C (cm)
inflammable
80
no need of protection
80
Measurement of the floor covering in front of
the combustion chamber door (cm)
length x width
30 x 50
radius (for circular floor coverings)
30
For illustration purposes only, this illustration demonstrates one of several possible situations.
Distance A Minimum distance to combustibles between the stove’s side panel and the wall of the
installation location
Distance B Minimum distance to combustibles between the stove’s rear panel and the wall of the
installation location
Distance C Band of radiation in front of the stove’s pane

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Please follow the fire protection requirements and consult your retailer/installer for further clarification
Walls that are non-combustible and not in need of protection are able to sustain permanent
temperatures > 85 °C because of their material and structure.
Walls that are combustible and in need of protection have to be protected against temperatures > 85 °C
(e. g. timbered houses.
Before the installation of the wood-burning stove takes place, it is necessary to check the condition of the
installation location’s walls. If you have any doubts about the suitability, consult your local dealer/stockist.
According to DIN 4102-1, wallpapers are combustible component parts, so they are in need of fire
protection. Please note: The wall underneath the wallpaper might be flammable or in need of protection
(e. g. timbered houses). In this case it is necessary to follow the special fire protection requirements.
Please keep to the minimum distance between the chimney flue pipe and inflammable component parts
(see section 2.2.6 “Flue Pipe”)
Any inflammable objects must not be situated within 50 cm above the stove.
Note about the minimum sideway distance:
The minimum sideway distance (A) means the stove’s minimum distance to the next wall at the side. It
describes the area from the stove’s rear panel to the beginning of the front panel’s band of radiation (C).
For stoves with an arched panel or a wide band of radiation the minimum sidewise distance (A) has to be
extended in such a way that it includes the band of radiation’s extent (C).
Caution: In the space of the panel’s band of radiation there must not be any flammable material or pieces of
furniture, drapes, upholstery, decoration, etc. It is possible to reduce this space to a distance of 400 mm by
installing a steel fender aerated on both sides between the stove and the inflammable objects.

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The illustration above demonstrates one way to set up the stove in combination with a protective floor plate. It
is just an example.
Floor covering in the close-up range:
Flammable floors have to be protected by non-combustible floor plate. For example there are floor tiles or
spark protection plates made from glass or sheet metal. The non-combustible floor covering has to protrude
at least 50 cm in front of the stove (E) and all in all 60 cm sideward, that means 30 cm to the right and 30 cm to
the left (F).
Your responsible installer will give you important remarks on fire protection requirements and a safe handling
of the stove in advance. He will also have a look on the installation location. Only the installer is authorised to
put the stove into operation.

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2.2.5 Flue Pipe
Your wood-burning stove has an exhaust emission pipe socke of Ø 150 mm, including a stub for the flue pipe.
The flue pipe’s material has to be at least 2 mm thick and must observe DIN 1298 or DIN EN 1856-2. All flue
pipes have to be connected to the chimney according to DIN 18160 or the regional rules.
The flue pipe has to be ascending and led to the chimney in the shortest way. In doing so, avoid too many
redirections of the exhaust gas flow (the less redirections, the better). To construct a stable exhaust emission
device, you possibly have to fix the connection pipes with pipe clamps.
If the flue pipe passes a wall or runs along inflammable component parts or those in the need of protection,
the parts have to be insulated as prescribed in the fire protection requirements. Always mount the flue pipes in
such a way that it is possible to service and clean them any time. Make sure that there are enough cleaning
apertures.
There is an obligatory minimum distance to keep between the flue pipe and inflammable component parts.
This distance may vary depending on the manufacturer. It is possible that this distance enlarges the distance
between the wood-burning stove and the walls of the installation location.

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3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before the initial operation takes place, please read this instruction sheet carefully. Please remove all loose
objects and packaging material (except the combustion chamber lining) from the combustion chamber and the
ash pan.
Your specialist dealer should give you detailed instructions about functionality and operation of the stove.
The operation has to fulfil national and European standards and the local rules.
3.1 General Information about the Operation
Risk of burns! During or shortly after the operation the combustion chamber door’s pane and the casing are
very hot. Toddlers and infirm people have to be kept away from the wood-burning stove. We recommend
installing a safety device. Never leave the stove unattended during the combustion or when the fire just
went out. Always call the others’ attention to the danger that can be posed by a wood-burning stove.
During or shortly after you used the stove, it is not allowed to put any objects on the stove or lean anything
against it. Never dry laundry or any other materials on the stove. Laundry racks must not be placed within
the stove’s band of radiation.
The combustion releases thermal energy that causes a strong warming of the stove’s surface and
component parts. During or shortly after the combustion never touch the stove, its door, the pane, smoke
tubes, etc. without a heat protection glove.
The glove serves as a heat protection for operation issues only. It is not fireproof!
Only use the wood-burning stove with a closed combustion chamber door. Even if the stove is cold, keep
the door closed. The door is only to be opened for kindling the stove, to top up logs or to clean the
combustion chamber.
It is not allowed to alter the stove, neither structural nor technical. In particular, it is forbidden to place any
built-in parts in the combustion chamber, the exhaust emission pipes or the separate combustion air
pipeline, unless they are approved by Schmitzker. Any conversion of the stove without permission will
invalidate the warranty.
Safety and functionality of the stove can be affected adversely by the use of ventilating systems (kitchen
hood, aerator, ventilator, etc.) in the same room or the air connection where the stove is placed. Please
note that exhaust fumes might escape even from the closed combustion chamber and cause a smoke
poisoning. Therefore it is not allowed to run ventilating systems and the stove at the same time without
taking appropriate measures.
Especially when running more than one stove in a room or air connection simultaneously, a sufficient
combustion air supply for each device has to be ensured.
This wood-burning stove is a temporary working fireplace. To lengthen the heating duration, top up logs at
regular intervals.
It is not allowed to put any flammable objects into the compartment below the combustion chamber.