Portway No1 User manual

Solid Fuel Stoves v5. Issued - 22/11/2019 (426)
No.1 & No2 Stove
(Eco 2022 models)
Emissions tested and ertified to EN16510-1, 2019
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LEAVE THIS DOCUMENT WITH THE HOUSEHOLDER!
All BFM Stoves ex eed the safety and performan e requirements of European Standards
Intermittent burning solid fuel roomheaters for installation with a single dedi ated himney.
Independent thermal and emissions testing by SGS Environmental BV, Arnhem in 20 9, Notified Body No 0608
Conform to EN 13240:2001+A2 2004,
No1 No2
Fuel Wood logs
Efficiency 77 76 %
Thermal Output
(With firebox reducer pair fitted)
5.0
(3.5)
8.0
(5.0) kW
CO (@ 3% O2) 0.05 0.06 %
NOx 97 00 mg.m³
Hydrocarbons CxHy 57 76 mg.m³
Mean Flue Temp 277 344 °C
Minimum safe distance to
combustibles 80 80 cm
Smoke Emission 32 26 mg.m³
Flue Draught 2 2 Pa
Other fuels: Anthracite, peat, smokeless
I declare that this information is true, these products meet the requirements of Harmonised Standards and are fit for sale. Signed on
behalf of the manufacturer by Glyn Hughes, Design Engineer, at Winster, Derbyshire, England 22. Nov. 20 9
Read these instru tions! Use only re ommended fuels!
This document, when completed by the installer, constitutes part of a 'Hearth Notice' for purposes of Building Law. It must be left with the
householder and placed where it can easily be found.
INSTALLED AT LOCATION:
BY:
EMERGENCY CONTACT:
FOR A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, FUEL SUPPLIER or CHIMNEY SWEEP:
UK: The Solid Fuel Association, 7 Swanwick Court, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55
7AS Tel:[phone] www.solidfuel.co.uk
RoI: Irish Nationwide Fireplace Organisation, 62 Capel Street, Dublin
Tel:[phone] www.fireplace.ie
BFM 1, 2, 3 and Inset stoves may be used in smoke ontrol areas when
operated stri tly in a ordan e with these instru tions and with Solifte Smoke
Advi e Sheet No1 (www.solifte . om/smokeadvi e.htm), when burning:
UK: Untreated wood logs or authorised smokeless fuels (Exempted from s20 of the
Clean Air Act 1993) RoI: Wood logs, smokeless fuels or peat briquettes, but not
petroleum coke (Control of Atmospheric Pollution Regulations, 19 0)
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PRODUCTION NUMBER

IN 1830 Charles Portway built a stove to heat his ironmongery shop at Halstead in Essex. It was so good that his neighbours
started asking for them. Mr Portway had done something completely new - designed his stoves right from the start to give out
the maximum heat from the minimum fuel, so that he is known as "The Founding Father of Energy Efficiency". The stoves
that bear his name are still made in Britain by the direct successors of the company he established.
INSTALLING a stove is a 'controlled service', the law expects that it is
either supervised by a qualified installer or that the building inspector is
informed. Check with your local authority.
DANGEROUS MATERIALS: Your stove does not contain asbestos,
cadmium or heavy metals, but take care to avoid disturbing asbestos in
an old installation. Insulation materials are non-combustible
WEIGHT: Your stove is heavy - take great care when moving it and
ensure that the intended fireplace can support the weight- consider
fitting a load distributing plate.
YOUR CHIMNEY, by becoming warm, makes the gas inside it rise,
pulling fresh air into the stove to make it work. It must:
●Generate a draught in use of at least 2Pa (0.05ins wg)
●Be capable of withstanding the temperatures generated.
●Be absolutely incapable of leaking fumes into the dwelling
●This may commonly be achieved by it:
●Being at least 5m high.
●Terminating at least m above any roof ridge.
●Having an internal cross-section equivalent to not less than
25mm diameter, and never more than 0. 4m² (eg 375 x 375mm)
●Being free from even the slightest crack or source of leakage.
●Having no bends sharper than 45º.
●Being swept and entirely free of obstructions
●Being connected only to this one appliance.
●Being of thick masonry or otherwise adequately insulated.
●Conforming to local building regulations.
Special rules apply where the flue passes through timber, thatch or
other vulnerable materials- take specialist advice.
Although it is possible to access the chimney through the fire with the
throat plate removed, fit hatches to provide access if needed.
YOUR FIREPLACE: Stoves become VERY hot, the installer must
specify a fireplace which will completely protect the building against
fire. A masonry hearth > 00mm thick (> 0mm thick where raised base
fitted) extending at least 250mm in front of the stove, 00mm at the
sides is likely to suffice, but other configurations are possible at the
discretion of the expert installer. Even beyond the safety clearances
given on the front page items can still become very hot - take great
care in siting wax, paper etc.
AIR SUPPLY: Your stove needs air to breathe - there must be a
permanent fresh air supply into the space in which it is installed equal
to 550mm² for each kW of output. This can often be provided by air
leaking around door frames etc. (it is commonly accepted that this
alone may suffice for appliances <c.5kW) but in
any case of doubt, fit a purpose-made air vent.
An extractor fan, or another fuel-using appliance
in the same building, can remove this air.
The Safe Air Supply kit, available as an extra,
provides the correct fresh air for combustion and
ventilation via a flexible tube from outside,
without draughts across the room and meets the
complete requirements of UK and RoI Building
Regulations
FITTING
Fasten the flue outlet and blanking plate to the top or back flue outlet. Your stove can be sealed to the chimney using a short length of
uninsulated pipe ( 25mm) in several ways, four of which are shown.
Rear outlet to top outlet by 'T'
piece with cleaning door- the
preferred method.
Through steel or on rete closure plate (with
cleaning door) into old, oversized, chimney. Steel
sealing collar.
45º top outlet sleeved through wall
into external insulated flue.
Cleaning hatches on bends.
Rear connection into chimney
with sealing collar. Cleaning door
on opposite side.
Whichever model and method is used it is imperative that: ( ) The route for gases from the stove to the chimney terminal is ompletely air-
tight; even the tiniest gap or crack can spoil the updraught. Seal all joins with fireproof cement and/or heatproof rope. (2) It is possible to sweep
the entire length- access doors may be required. (3) The entire construction is of durable fireproof materials. (4) Fit a CO alarm.
CHECK THE INSTALLATION !
Once installed, light the fire, demonstrate
it to the householder and check that:
) The stove is correctly assembled and
secured. Note that the fitting of the
inner baffle (shown right) is correct
2) It burns controllably and does not
emit fumes to the room
3) The route for gases from the stove to
the chimney terminal is completely
airtight, unobstructed and able to be swept.
4) The entire construction is of durable fireproof materials.
5) The flue presents a draught in use of at least 2Pa
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THIS APPLIANCE BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT
AND CAN PRODUCE POISONOUS GASES.
A fire-guard should be used if hildren or the infirm are
present. The installer is required to EXACTLY follow
these instru tions and to ompletely omply with all
lo al, national and international standards.
Safe Air Supply Kit

LIVING WITH YOUR STOVE
Every fuel, chimney and condition of use is different. Only experience
will show which are the best settings for you.
LIGHTING If lighting after a period of non-use, do check that the
flueways and chimney are completely clear.
Empty the ashes. Place two or three
firelighters close together, or screwed-up
paper covered with dry sticks, at the back of
the grate and light them. When they are
burning well gently fill the fire with dry fuel,
close the door and set the air controls to the
'high' (open) position. When the fire is burning
well, move the controls to the lowest practical
setting.
FILLING: Don't fill above the level shown in
the diagram.
CONTROL How fast the fire burns depends
on how much air reaches the fuel. The stove
has two air controls, one below the window
('primary'( )) and one above ('airwash control'(2)). Move the slides to
the right for highest output, to the left for 'low'. They can get very hot,
so move them only with the handle supplied.
Our tests indicate highest efficiency on wood with the primary ( )
control all but closed and the airwash (2) at 2/3 open. Anthracite works
best with the airwash closed down and the primary /3 open. The best
settings will depend on your fuel, air supply and flue draught and can
only be found from experience.
SMOKE STOPS To make sure your
stove always receives enough air to
burn away the smoke produced when
using wood, 'Smoke Stops' are fitted to
prevent the air controls from being fully
closed. If, and only if, smoke is not a
concern you may unscrew and remove
the stops. Controllability and burn burn
times may be improved, but more
smoke may be emitted. The stops
must a ways be in p ace when
burning wood in smoke contro
areas of the United Kingdom. (Stops are built-in on 'Dalton' models
and cannot be removed)
CHECK FOR SMOKE: Apart from a little,
mostly harmless steam, when cold and first
lit, there should barely be any visible
smoke from the chimney. How to achieve
this will depend on the fuel, air control and
the way you use the stove. Check the
enclosed Smoke Leaflet, or download an
extra copy from www.soliftec.com
EMPTYING ASHES use the tool or glove
to open the door and stir the fire with a
poker. Or agitate the firebed by using the
tool to operate the riddling mechanism on
the right-hand side of models where this
fitted. Use the angled ashpan tool to lift out the ashpan. Remember to
let ash cool before disposing in plastic sacks or dustbins. There is no
need to empty every last speck, but ash from mineral fuels should
never be allowed to build up so that it comes into contact with the
underside of the grate.
EXTENDED BURNING Allow the fire to burn down to a low, hot
firebed. Empty the ash and fully fill with hard fuel such as anthracite
(c30mm size is best). Set the air control to 'low' and your stove can
burn for up to ten hours without attention.
KEEPING THE WINDOW CLEAN Reduce the risk of staining by using
only very dry fuel and keeping the airwash control slightly open. Simply
operating the stove for a few minutes at high output will often burn-off
any deposits left by tarry or wet fuels. Severe stains can be removed
when cold with a domestic bleach cleaner. The window is not glass but
a transparent ceramic, it may develop tiny hairline cracks, these are
harmless, and a characteristic of the toughest and most heat-resistant
material known.
OPENING THE DOOR This stove is designed to be operated only with
the door closed. Open the door very slowly to minimise fume emission
and prevent hot fuel falling out. Remember that the whole stove
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becomes extremely hot.
SUMMER SHUT DOWN: Before a long period of non-use, empty fuel
and ash, remove the throat plate and leave all the air controls open to
allow ventilation to reduce condensation.
FUELS
SMOKE CONTROL: In certain areas
special rules apply to reduce smoke
nuisance. Check with your local authority.
WOOD only emits as much carbon to the
atmosphere as the tree took in when
growing, so wood is considered the 'carbon
neutral' fuel. When wood is cut down its cells are full of water. Burning
such wet or 'green' wood wastes heat in making steam and produces
flammable, acidic tars which will cling to, and rapidly damage, your
stove and chimney. Split logs will typically take two years to become
reasonably dry, round logs very much longer. Cracks in the ends, a
hollow sound when tapped and bark falling away are all signs that a
log may be ready for use. The fine, white residue produced when wood
burns is not ash, but the remains of cell walls which can burn if kept
hot enough, so don't de-ash the fire until absolutely necessary when
using wood.
For best performance, and always for low smoke emission:
Split logs lengthways for drying
●Use logs no bigger than about 00mm x 250mm
●Ensure logs are absolutely dry (less than 20% moisture)
●Fill the stove criss-cross, so air can circulate between logs.
●Fill 'little and often'
●Always have the airwash control (2) at least a little open.
●When first lighting, or reviving a fire from embers, use only very
small, thin, dry, sticks.
JOINERY WASTE Dry wood offcuts will burn well, but don't expect
softwood waste to burn as cleanly or for as long as hardwood logs.
PEAT: Sod turf must be thoroughly dry.
LIGNITE (not smokeless) is a natural mineral, between peat and coal.
It lights easily and burns well, but produces much ash
ANTHRACITE (Smokeless) is a natural hard, shiny form of coal. Slow
to light, it can burn for very long periods with great heat. Despite its
high price-per-bag it generally works out to be one of the cheapest of
all fuels. Use the 'small nuts' size.
COKE (Smokeless) is coal from which the smoke has been removed.
Sometimes difficult to light, it burns very cleanly.
BRIQUETTES Are compressed blocks of fuel, generally able to burn
for long periods and remarkable for their consistency. 'Homefire' and
'Phurnacite' are smokeless types while other brands are made from
lignite, peat or housecoal.
DO NOT BURN...
DUSTY MATERIALS like sawdust, can burn far to violently, even
explode. PETROLEUM COKE sold as 'Petcoke', 'Longbeach' and
other names, is made from oil, is very high in acid will rapidly degrade
interior parts. HOUSEHOLD WASTES Some plastics give off toxic
fumes when burned and remember that batteries and aerosols
explode! The stove is not an incinerator. HOUSECOAL or
BITUMINOUS COAL (not smokeless) makes tarry smoke and
flammable gas which make it difficult to control and risk explosions. It
is cheap, but rarely represents value for money. NEVER use liquid
fuels in any form.
PROBLEMS?
Problems like those listed here are usually due to some difficulty with
the installation, chimney or fuels, so please check back through this
leaflet carefully. If necessary seek specialist advice.
SMOKE FROM THE CHIMNEY A little smoke will be emitted from the
chimney when the fire is cold. Use only VERY dry wood or smokeless
fuels. Make sure the 'smoke stop' is in place.
DAMAGED LINERS The BFM stove gets very, very hot inside, it is
quite usual for the replaceable liners to crack or craze. They need only
be replaced when they have almost completely disintegrated. Help
them last longer by using only very dry fuel.
POOR HEAT OUTPUT: A stove can heat a typical room of about 2m³
volume for each kW of output, so a 5kW model can heat up to ( 2 x 5)
63m³, a room of about 5m square. The actual size depends on the
insulation and air-change ratio of the room. To attempt to heat a larger
room will result in excessive fuel consumption and damaging
overheating.
LACK OF CONTROLLABILITY Wood and some other fuels may burn
excessively until the gases in them have been used up. You can
reduce this effect by making sure that the fire is set to 'low' for a while
before refuelling and checking that the door seals fully. For stoves with
a Smoke Stop - adjust the heat output by how much fuel you put on, as
well as by using the controls.
DIFFICULTY BURNING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS If the fire goes
out with fuel still in the firebox, try leaving the air controls open a little
more. Check that the door seals are sound and that there are no
cracks or gaps anywhere in the flue. For longest burning, we
recommend hard fuels such as anthracite. Burn times will be much
shorter when the 'smoke stop' is fitted.
THE DOOR CATCH may need adjusting as
the rope seal 'beds down'. Simply loosen
the screw and move the tapered pin as
shown. Re-tighten the screw.
CONDENSATION onto cool surfaces inside
the stove can be severe if fuel is in any way
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BFM 'Eco2022' stoves are identified by a perforated 'air bar' across the rear inside of the firebox and a firebox roof panel of vermiculite
composite. No models are approximately 390mm wide, 500mm (No2)
Roof panel ( ) Specify stove No or No2
Baffle(2) Specify stove No or No2
Liners (3, 4) For all models
Cast Grate Element (5) For all models
Window (not shown) Specify stove No or No2
Rope seal kit All models
Ashpan (7) Specify stove No or No2
Operating Tool (8) All models
Firebar (9) Specify stove No or No2
Fire reducer (pair)( 0) All models
Catch assembly ( ) All models
Outside air kit ( 2) All models (pair)
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damp. Use only very dry fuel.
OVER-FIRING: It is possible to leave the fire too long with the controls
set too high leading to 'over firing', seen as glowing metal parts,
excessive chimney temperature and risk of parts failing or chimney
fires. Always set controls to the lowest practical setting. A chimney
thermometer, from your local stove shop, can help.
SMOKE COMING INTO ROOM Fumes are poisonous- smoke
emission must NEVER be tolerated, causes might be:
NEW STOVE: There is often a smell and sometimes visible fumes as
the paint cures. This normally stops after an hour or so.
INADEQUATE SEALS: Are all flue pipes and connectors absolutely
gas-tight? Even the tiniest crack or gap can spoil the draught. Does an
inset appliances fully seal against the fireplace?
BLOCKED THROAT PLATE: Has soot and ash collected on the 'throat
plate' above the inner back part of the firebox?
UNSUITABLE, BLOCKED OR UN-SWEPT CHIMNEY: The first
requirement for correct operation is a sound chimney. Check the
requirements earlier in this document and in any case of doubt engage
a professional sweep or chimney engineer.
POOR AIR SUPPLY: Lack of air to the fire is a common cause of
smoking and poor performance. Air supply problems may be worse in
certain wind conditions (often incorrectly ascribed to 'downdraught',
which is in fact very rare), where air can be sucked out of the room.
The answer is to fit an air vent, as near to the fire as possible, facing
into the usual wind direction.
DOWNDRAUGHT: Wind can blow down a chimney if there is
something higher nearby such as a tree, hill or high building. Fitting an
anti-downdraught cowl to the chimney top can cure this. Types which
cannot be swept through are not recommended.
POOR CHIMNEY DRAUGHT- Draught in use MUST be 2Pa.
CHIMNEY FIRE: In the rare event of deposits inside the chimney
igniting (roaring sound + dense smoke, sparks from chimney)
immediately close the door, shut all air controls and call the fire
brigade. Prevent fires by using very dry fuel and having your chimney
swept regularly.
MAINTENANCE
MONTHLY- With the fire cold, remove, clean and refit the throat (or
'baffle') plate below the flue outlet. Check that the flue is clear and
unblocked, and that the door seals are sound.
ANNUALLY- SWEEP THE CHIMNEY The entire length of the chimney
from stove to outlet should be swept annually, more often if smoky
fuels are used.
NEW PARTS Your stove has been extensively tested for safety -
please don't try to modify it and always obtain genuine spare parts.
SURFACE FINISH Wipe the stove body with a slightly damp cloth
when cool. Don't use aerosol spray or wax near the hot fire – they can
ignite. Painted steel parts can be refurbished using special spray paint.
Coloured doors are traditional hand-applied vitreous enamel - it will
have small surface imperfections and, while virtually immune from
fading, rust and scratches, it can chip.
Your stove generates VERY high temperatures. Eventually the internal
parts will require replacement . Help parts to last by:
●Using only recommend, very dry, fuels.
●Emptying the ash very regularly when using mineral fuel -never
allow it to touch the underside of the grate.
●Cleaning the throat plate regularly.
●Avoiding 'over-firing'
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
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