Percy Doughty & Co FIREFOX 12 User manual

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Percy Doughty & Co.
Imperial Point
Express Trading Estate
Stone Hill Road
Farnworth
Bolton
BL4 9TN
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
email [email protected]
web www.percydoughty.co.uk
FIREFOX
CAST IRON MULTI-FUEL STOVE
V 5.2
Conforms to EN13240:2001
Constructional Requirements
FIREFOX 12
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(to be left with the householder)
The Firefox Stove operates at very high temperatures. All persons including children
and the infirm should be warned of this and not be allowed to touch any surfaces
whilst in use. The operator must use the tools provided. The mitten provided is a tool.
APPROVED

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Parts List
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Dimensions
Dimensions,
mm A B C D E F G Weight Minimum Flue Draught
Firefox 12 680 655 298 580 415 100 150 140Kg 12 Pa
0.048 In Wg
Key To Dimensions
A—Height
B—Width
C—Centreline of Flue
D—Height To Centre of Rear
Flue
E—Depth
F—Rear to Centre of Top
Flue
Firefox 12 Output.
Extract From Test Results Burning Rate Kg/hr Fuel Load Kg
Refuel
Interval
hrs
Efficiency
% Max kW Output
Anthracite 1.52 10.0 4 76.2 10.5
Hardwood Logs 2.96 7.0 1 74.2 13.8
Dimensions may vary slightly, the manufacturers reserve the right to adjust them without notice.
Outputs stated are under ideal test conditions. Variations will occur due to installation, atmospheric
conditions and fuel quality.
B
C
A D
G
E
F
Firefox 12 Output.
Based On Firebox Volume Burning Rate Kg/hr Fuel Load Kg
Refuel
Interval
hrs
Efficiency
% Max kW Output
Closed Fire Briquettes 1.69 10.38 4 74.0 10.22
House Coal 1.50 10.0 4 74.0 7.8
Lignite Briquettes 2.83 9.0 2 74.0 11.37
Peat Briquettes 2.86 9.38 2 74.0 10.75

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Typical Installation Into Infilled Masonary Fireplaces
Soot Door
Seal with fireproof lagging
Max150mm
Infill
45 deg minimum
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1 FFX12003 Stove Top
2 FFX12002 Stove Base
3 FFX12004L Stove Door Left Hand
4 FFX12004R Stove Door Right Hand
5 FFX12003E Expanding Flange
6 FFX12005 Grate Outer
7 FFX12005B Grate Inner Bars (10 pcs)
8 FFX12007F Stove Baffle Plate Frame
9 FFX12007 Stove Baffle Plate
10 FFX12024 Air Wash Deflector Plate
11 FFX12020 Primary Air Slide (2 pcs)
12 FFX12029 Operating Tool (not shown)
13 FFX12011 Front Bar
14 FFX12010 Leg (4 pcs)
15 FFX12008 Flue Collar
16 FFX12017 Door Catch
17 FFX12016H Door Handle Holder (2 pcs)
18 FFX12016 Door Handle (2 pcs)
19 FFX12028 Hinge Pin (4 pcs)
20 FFX022T Knob
21 FFX022B Knob Set (2 pcs)
22 FFX12005R Grate Riddler
23 FFX12031 Air Duct
24 FFX12014 Ash Pan
25 FFX12021 Air Slide Guide Plate (4 pcs)
26 FFX12023 Secondary Air Slide
27 FFX12032 Heat Shield Primary (not shown)
28 FFX12033 Heat Shield Secondary (not shown)
29 FFX12019 Glass Clip (8 pcs) (not shown)
30 FFX12012 Side Brick (2 pcs)
31 FFX12013 Back Brick (2 pcs)
32 FFX12026 Door Seal
33 FFX12027 Glass Seal
34 FFX1 Heat Resistant Mitten (not shown)
35 FFX12018 Door Glass (2 pcs)
36 FFX12034 Rear Panel
37 FFX12035 Front Panel
38 FFX12036 Side Panel Left Hand
39 FFX12037 Side Panel Right Hand
40 FFX12038 Grate Pivot Block
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Assembly Of Stove
Remove legs, collar and blanking plate from stove and fit in desired position. The collar
can be fitted top or rear.
To make easier for handling on installation, remove baffle plate, side bricks, back brick
and doors. Place in a secure place to avoid damage.
Refit after installation.
Stove Installation, Operating & Maintenance Instructions
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED SOLID FUEL
ENGINEER IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL AND EUROPEAN STANDARDS
AND LOCAL CODES.
Installation Instructions
Check the chimney is in good condition, dry, free form cracks and obstructions. The
diameter of the flue should not be less than 150mm and not more than 230mm. If any
of these requirements are not met, the chimney should be lined by a suitable method.
The chimney height and the position of the chimney terminal should conform to Building
Regulations.
A flue draught of minimum 12 Pascals water gauge is required for satisfactory appli-
ance performance. The flue draught should be checked under fire at high output and if
it exceeds the recommended maximum, a draught stabiliser must be fitted so that the
rate of burning can be controlled, and to prevent overfiring.
If you have any doubts about the suitability of your chimney, consult your local dealer/
stockist.
The chimney must be swept before connection to the stove and swept every six months
there after.
An existing fireplace opening can be bricked up or sealed with a register plate, 2.5mm
steel sheet or concrete. A short length of flue pipe no smaller in diameter then the stove
flue outlet or the manufacturer’s stated flue size may then be used to connect the stove
to the chimney. This flue pipe should be of cast iron, 316 grade stainless steel or vitre-
ous enamelled, nominal thickness 1.2mm. Ensure that the pipe end is no closer than
76mm to the side or rear chimney walls.
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Typical Installation For Inglenook Fireplaces
Inglenook fireplaces can have very large bore chimneys. Check with
your installer—you may need a stainless steel flexible liner for solid fuel
fitting.
Closure
Plate
Seal

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Seal with fire-
proof lagging
Max
150mm
Infill
Typical Rear Flue Installation with clean out door
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Ideally, the old fireplace should be filled in so that there is a smooth streamlined entry
into the flueway.
The length of any horizontal run of the flue pipe must not exceed the flue outlet diame-
ter on the stove—150mm.
It is essential that all connections between the stove and chimney-flue are sealed and
made airtight.
Both chimney and flue pipe must be accessible for cleaning and if ALL parts of the
chimney cannot be reached through the stove, a soot door must be fitted to enable this
this to be done.
The stove can be recessed into a suitably sized fireplace opening but a permanent free
air gap of 150mm must be left around the sides with a free air gap of 300mm above the
top. There should not be any combustible material within a distance of 300mm from any
surface of the stove. The heatshield fitted to the rear of the stove should remain in posi-
tion. In all instances the stove should be positioned on a non-combustible hearth. Allow
an apron of at least 300mm at the front of the stove and 150mm on either side. The
hearth on which the stove is to be placed should not be less than 125mm thick if the
floor is made of combustible material, and care should be taken to level the stove and
secure the hearth.
When the stove is desired position mark hearth through holes in feet, remove stove drill
and plug hearth for securing stove and levelling. See typical flue connection methods
illustrated.
Upon completion of installation, the appliance should be checked under fire for sound-
ness of joints and seals, and also that all smoke and fumes are taken from the appli-
ance, up the chimney and emitted safely.
Care should be taken that all flues, hearths, and combustion air supplies are in accor-
dance with the current Building Regulations, Local Authority Bye-Laws, British Stan-
dards and Codes of Practice with a minimum requirement of 550mm2per kW of appli-
ance rated output above 5kW of permanent air supply free of any obstruction. An ex-
tractor fan must not be used in the same room as the appliance.
Operating Instructions
Primary Air
Primary air is controlled via the sliding vents in the bottom of the doors; this provides a
conventional air draught to the bed of the fire. (+) indicates more air, (-) indicates less
air, (+) and (-) are marked on primary and secondary air controls.

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Secondary Air
Secondary air is controlled via the sliding vent above the doors, it is this ‘airwash’ that
keeps a clean and uninterrupted view of the fire, also aiding in good secondary combus-
tion of fuel and reducing emissions into the chimney and environment.
Tertiaty Air
The Firefox 12 is fitted with a tertiary (third) air system. Air is bled into the stove from the
rear panel via an air duct over the rear brick. Its function is to ignite unburned gasses
and assist clean burning. It is advisable to clear holes in the duct occasionally either
when the stove is serviced or after long periods of burning (dirty) fuel, i.e. bitumas coal.
On all occasions this should be done when the stove is cold.
The tertiary air supply is permanently open and only allows a small fixed amount of air
into the stove. The holes in the rear panel that feed air into the duct can be plugged with
2x screws provided. If you suffer from poor flue draft or regularly use smokeless fuel,
i.e. anthracite, the heatshield will need to be removed, the plugs fitted and the heat-
shield replaced. One or both plugs can be used.
Door Handle
The door handle along with the mitten provided are operating tools.
It is not advisable to leave the door handle connected to the door as very high tempera-
tures will be created in the handle and could cause harm if handled. Always remove the
handle and use the mitten provided. Alert other users to these instructions.
Damper Assembly (optional)
When burning wood only, a flue damper assembly may be fitted. When the damper is
set in the open position the chimney draws at full draught, increasing the volume of air
flow through the stove and flue. Shutting the damper restricts the flow, slowing the rate
of burning. This is an after market product and will be of the type with positive open and
closed indication to prevent misunderstanding.
THE FLUE DAMPER SHOULD NOT BE FITTED WHEN BURNING SOLID FUELS
De-Ashing
It is important that the stove is de-ashed regularly. The airflow through the grate keeps it
cool, adding longevity of grate life and minimising distortion.
To operate: Offer the operating tool to the riddling bar (right hand side panel near base)
and using slow positive movement riddle the grate back and forth. The reciprocating
movement will clear the grate. The grate can jam occasionally with clinker or more often
with nails and screws from used timber. Use shorter, faster movement of the tool to dis-
lodge. If jamming persists then the obstruction must be removed when the stove is cold.
If the grate is kept clear and maintained it will last longer.
Notes On Wood Burning
Wood burns best on a bed of ash and it is therefore only necessary to remove surplus
ash from the grate occasionally.
Burn only dry, well seasoned wood, which should have been cut , split and stacked for
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Installation Diagrams
Typical Top Flue Installation using steel closure plate incorporating
clean out door for chimney sweeping

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3) Unburnt Fuel In Firebox
Insufficient air reaching fuel. Open primary air slide, this will supply combustion
air to burn fuel fully (unless it has reached a ‘point of no return’)
Check ash pan is full, empty if required, grate may be blocked de-ash with riddler,
check for jammed clinker or nails in grate when fires out and cold.
4) Smoke And Fumes Entering Room
These are very dangerous and must NOT be tolerated. Open window and allow
fire to burn out, seek expert advice immediately. DO NOT USE stove until the
problem is solved. A list of Qualified Engineers is available from
UK Solid Fuel Association
7 Swanwick Court
Alfreton
Derbyshire DE557AS
Tel- 0845-601-4406
R.o.I.
Irish National Fireplace Organisation
162 Chapel Street
Dublin
Tel-01-801-5959
5) Chimney Fire
Identified by loud roaring sounds, dense smoke and sparks exiting chimney. Shut
down air supply to stove by closing air vents, close stove door fully, call fire bri-
gade immediately. Regular chimney maintenance will prevent chimney fires.
Seek advice from a Qualified Chimney Sweep. Chimneys must be checked annu-
ally more often when bitumas coal and poor quality smoky fuels are used.
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at least 12 months, with free air movement around the sides of the stack to enable it to
dry out. Burning wet or unseasoned wood will create tar deposits in the stove and chim-
ney and will not produce a satisfactory heat output.
Notes On Solid Fuel Burning
Always de-ash before refuelling and do not let the ash build up to the underside of the
grate bars. Solid fuel produces ash, which if allowed to build up will stifle the air flow
through the grate and eventually cause the fire to die.
With some solid fuels a residue of burnt fuel or clinker will accumulate on the grate, al-
low the fire to go out periodically to remove this.
We cannot stress firmly enough how important it is to empty the ash pan regularly. Air
passing through the firebed cools the grate. Distortion or burning out the grate bars is
nearly always caused by ash being allowed to build up the underside of the grate.
Lighting The Stove
We recommend that you have two or three small fires before you operate your stove to
its maximum heat output. This is to allow the paint to cure and castings to relax and con-
solidate location we recommend ‘running in’ procedure after long shutdowns to preserve
life of stove. During this you may notice an unpleasant smell. It is not toxic, but for your
comfort we would suggest that during this period you leave all doors and windows open.
First, load the fire with starting fuel i.e. paper, dry kindling timber and/or fire lighters in
the mode chosen, either wood or coal.
Light the fire at base leaving all air controls open. Allow the fuel to reach a steady glow
and build the fire up gradually. Once you have a good fire established across the grate
bed, further fuel can be added as required.
When your fuel is well alight you can start to restrict the primary air intake. If you are
burning only wood, the primary air control can be fully closed. If you are burning solid
fuel you will require more primary air. Your stove is burning with maximum efficiency
when a bright fire is achieved using minimum air inlet.
The stove can be banked up for long periods. When burning solid fuel empty the ash-
pan. Open air controls and let the fire burn brightly for a short period. Refuel and close
air controls, the exact setting required will depend on the fuel used and the chimney
draw so some practice may be necessary. To revive the fire, open air controls until the
fire is burning brightly, de-ash if necessary (solid fuel only) and refuel. Set air controls as
required.
Solid Fuels
We recommend the majority of approved manufactured smokeless fuels. Household
coal, which is ‘Smokey’ fuel, can also be used but note that different types will give dif-
ferent performances. Use as an incinerator is not recommended as fumes from plastics
etc will cause pollution to the atmosphere and will damage stoves internals.
PETROLEUM COKE FUELS OR HOUSEHOLD WASTE SHOULD NOT BE BURNT
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Should any difficulties arise over fuel quality or suitability, consult your local supplier or
the Solid Fuel Advisory Service.
Safety Notes For Your Guidance
FIRES CAN BE DANGEROUS –Always use a fire guard in the presence of children,
the elderly of the infirm.
Inform all persons the dangers of high temperatures during operation of appliance in-
cluding the stove pipe use operating tools provided.
DO NOT OVER FIRE—it is possible to fire the stove beyond its design capacity, this
could damage the stove, so watch for signs of overfiring—if any part of the stove starts
to glow red, the fire is in an overfire situation, and the controls should be adjusted ac-
cordingly. Never leave the stove unattended for long periods without adjusting the con-
trols to a safe setting—careful air supply control should be exercised at all times.
Warning—Fume Emissions
Properly installed and operated, this appliance will not emit fumes. Occasional fumes
from de-ashing and refuelling may occur. Persistent fume emission must not be toler-
ated.
If fume emission does persist, then following immediate action should be taken—
1. Open doors and windows to ventilate the room.
2. Let the fire out, or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the appliance.
3. Check for flue chimney blockage, and clean if required.
Do not attempt to relight the fire until the cause has been identified. If necessary, seek
professional advice.
DO NOT FIT AN EXTRACTOR FAN IN THE SAME ROOM AS THIS APPLIANCE
General Maintenance
Baffle Plate
This should be removed at least once a month to prevent any build up of soot or fly ash
which could lead to blocked flueways and dangerous fume emission. If the baffle plate
is removed the chimney/flueway can be swept through the appliance.
Stove Body
The stove is finished with a heat-resistant paint and this can be cleaned with a soft
brush. Do not clean whilst the stove is hot, wait until it has cooled down. The finish can
be renovated with a suitable brand of paint.
Glass Panels
Clean the glass panels when cool with a proprietary glass cleaner. Highly abrasive
substances should be avoided as these can scratch the glass and make subsequent 9
cleaning more difficult. Wet logs on heated glass, a badly aimed poker or heavy slam-
ming of the doors could crack the glass panels. The glass will not fracture from heat.
Chimney
Check your chimney each year before starting to use your stove for the winter. Birds
may have nested in the chimney or the masonry may have cracked. Both chimney and
flue pipe must be swept at least once a year.
To avoid a build up of soot on the baffle (the plate inside the stove above the grate)
this must be removed and cleaned periodically. This plate locates the back and side
firebricks so note its position before removal. To remove, lift up centre section of baffle
plate and manipulate through the gap in the outer baffle plate. Then, by lifting the outer
plate at one side, remove the firebrick beneath. The outer plate can now be withdrawn.
Clean off any residual soot from the flueway and baffle plate and replace in reverse
order of removal. Check that the plates are located correctly. This must be done when
the stove is cold.
For efficient burning of your appliance, make sure the grate is clear of burnt debris i.e.
nails etc.
Troubleshooting
1) Poor heat output
A) Stove too small for a room.
Seek advise from a Qualified Heating Engineer as to (KW) output required for
room size as a guideline the volume of the room in cubic feet divided by 500 i.e.
room 15’x15’x8’ would require 3.6kw approx.
B) Chimney and/or flue pipe restricted, room ventilation restricted.
On installation these will have been checked but regular maintenance is neces-
sary as conditions can change i.e. soot build up, birds nesting, masonry fall, dust
build up or furniture blocking vents.
C) Poor quality fuel.
Only burn dry seasoned timber, soft woods have a lower heat output then hard
woods per hour. Solid fuels vary in heat value check with your coal merchant as
to suitability.
2) Dirty Glass Panel
A) Generally caused by poor fuel quality, see (1c)
B) Use secondary air slide (Airwash) for glass panel
C) Fire burning to low, open air vents on stove create hot fire this may ‘burn’ glass
clean.
D) If glass requires cleaning use glass cleaner recommended by your supplier,
only use glass cleaner or cold glass. DO NOT USE any abrazifs or scrapers these
will scratch glass causing tar build up harder to remove.