SOLZAIMA TEK Basic User manual

Instruction Manual
English
TEK Free Standing Fires
TEK Basic | TEK Stone | TEK Round
TEK Unit | TEK Roll | TEK System
TEK Corner | TEK Wall | TEK Lumber
Mod. 527 –D

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Thank you for purchasing a SOLZAIMA appliance.
Please read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
* All products here detailed meet the requirements of the EU Construction Products Regulation
(No. 305/2011) and bear the EC conformity marking;
*SOLZAIMA disclaims any responsibility for damage to the unit when installed by non-qualified
personnel;
* SOLZAIMA disclaims any responsibility for damage to units not installed and operated in
compliance with the instructions included in this manual;
* • All local regulations, including but not limited to national and European standards, must be
observed when installing, operating and servicing the unit;
* SOLZAIMA free standing fire units are tested and found to be in compliance with the EN
13240:2002 + EN 13240:2002/A2:2005 + EN 13240:2002/AC:2006 + EN
13240:2002/A2:2005/AC:2006 standards;
* Technical support is normally provided by SOLZAIMA, except in special cases to be determined
by the installer or support technician;
* For assistance, please contact the unit’s supplier or installer. Please provide the unit serial
number, which can be found on the identification plate located on the back of the unit, as well as
on the sticker posted on the back cover of this manual.
You may contact us via email, using the following address: [e-mail].

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Contents
Page
1. Solzaima ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Technical specifications ............................................................................................................................. 4
3. Unit components ..................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1. Components..................................................................................................................................... 11
3.2. Optional features ............................................................................................................................. 12
4. Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1. Combustion air and gas circulation.................................................................................................. 20
4.2. Installation space requirements ...................................................................................................... 22
5. Instructions for use .................................................................................................................................. 23
5.1. Fuel................................................................................................................................................... 23
5.2. Power ............................................................................................................................................... 24
5.3. Energetic efficiency and performance ratings................................................................................. 25
6. Using the unit for the first time ............................................................................................................... 26
7. Normal usage ........................................................................................................................................... 26
8. Forced ventilation Kit (It can only be applied on Tek Basic, Stone, Round and System)......................... 27
9. Safety ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
10. Cleaning and Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 31
10.1. Cleaning........................................................................................................................................ 31
10.2. Removing the fume baffle ........................................................................................................... 32
11. Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................... 33
12. End-of-life units........................................................................................................................................ 33
13. Sustainability............................................................................................................................................ 33
14. Glossary.................................................................................................................................................... 35
15. Warranty .................................................................................................................................................. 36
16. Statement of Performance ...................................................................................................................... 40

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1. Solzaima
Solzaima's vision has always been to provide clean, renewable and more cost-effective energy.
This is why we have been manufacturing biomass units and heaters for the past 35 years.
As a result of the persistence and unconditional support from a network of partners, Solzaima is
currently the leading manufacturer of biomass heating units, especially with its range of central
heating stoves with backboilers.
We provide approximately 20000 homes a year with biomass heating solutions. This market has
been growing at annual rate of 20%, indicating that consumers are becoming increasingly aware of
ecological and more cost-effective heating solutions.
Solzaima is the only Portuguese manufacturing company to have obtained ISO 9001 International
Quality Certification and ISO 14001 International Environmental Certification–because we believe
in high standards and aim to lead by example.
2. Technical specifications
Solzaima's free standing fires are designed as interior heating appliances. These units are easy
to install and do not require any kind of finishing, thus promoting their seamless integration with the
room setting.
* Technical specifications across the free standing fire range:
* CE approved
* Fuel: Dry firewood
* Type of Equipment: Intermittent
* The combustion chamber and external casing of all our free standing fires are made of first-rate
carbon steel plate, with thicknesses varying between 4 mm and 1.5 mm, respectively.
* Heat-resistant ceramic glass. Withstands continuous operation temperatures of up to 750°C;
* Coated with heat-resistant paint for temperature peaks up to 900°C and operating temperatures
of around 600°C;

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Fig. 1 –Free standing fires: (A) Tek Basic, (B) Tek Stone, (C) TekRound, (D) Tek Unit,
(E) Tek Roll, (F) Tek System, (G) Tek Corner, (H) Tek Wall, (I) Tek Lumber
(A)
(B)
(C)

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Fig. 2 –Dimensions of the Tek Basic model
Fig. 3 –Dimensions of the Tek Stone model

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Fig. 4 –Dimensions of the Tek Round model
Fig. 5 –Dimensions of the Tek Unit model

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Fig. 6 –Dimensions of the Tek Roll model
Fig. 7 –Dimensions of the Tek System model

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Fig. 8 –Dimensions of the Tek Corner model
Fig. 9 –Dimensions of the Tek Wall model

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Fig. 10 –Dimensions of the Tek Lumber model
Table 1–Technical specifications of each free standing fire model
Features
Tek
Basic
Tek
Stone
Tek
Round
Tek
Unit
Tek
Roll
Tek
System
Tek
Corner
Tek
Wall
Tek
Lumber
Flue Ø (mm)
Ø 150
Ø 150
Ø 150
Ø 150
Ø 150
Ø 150
Ø 150
Ø 150
Ø 150
Rated power (kW)
10,3
10,3
10,3
10,3
10,3
10,3
10,3
10,3
10,3
Performance (%)
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
CO emission (13%O2) (%)
0,088
0,088
0,088
0,088
0,088
0,088
0,088
0,088
0,088
CO emission2 (vol.-%)
10,97
10,97
10,97
10,97
10,97
10,97
10,97
10,97
10,97
Average temperature of
combustion products (ºC)
323
323
323
323
323
323
323
323
323
Combustion flow (g/s)
8,7
8,7
8,7
8,7
8,7
8,7
8,7
8,7
8,7
Weight (kg)
94
96
123
109
122
120
129
117
117
Maximum heated volume
(m3)
305
305
305
305
305
305
305
305
305
Firewood length (mm)
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
Power (kW)
7,2 - 13,4
7,2 - 13,4
7,2 - 13,4
7,2 - 13,4
7,2 - 13,4
7,2 - 13,4
7,2 - 13,4
7,2 - 13,4
7,2 - 13,4
Firewood consumption
(kg/h)
2,2 - 4
2,2 - 4
2,2 - 4
2,2 - 4
2,2 - 4
2,2 - 4
2,2 - 4
2,2 - 4
2,2 - 4

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Fig. 11 –Tek Round model components
Fig.12 –Tek Basic and Tek Stone model components
3. Unit components
3.1. Components
Legend:
A–Door
B–Door handle
C–Front cover
D–Secondary air control
E –Primary air control
F–Fume baffle
G–Ash baffle
H –Air inlet
A
B
D
E
F
G
H
C
Legend:
A–Top cover in stone / metal
B–Door
C–Door handle
D–Front cover
E –Secondary air control
F–Primary air control
G–Fume baffle
H –Ash baffle
I–Air inlet
A
B
C
E
F
I
D
H
G

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3.2. Optional features
3.2.1. Vertical/horizontal fume outlet
All our free standing fire models can be provided with either a horizontal OR vertical fume
outlet, at the client's choice. Please note that this unit comes pre-installed with the vertical option.
To change the fume outlet initial vertical position to the horizontal position, please follow
these steps:
TEK Basic and TEK Stone models:
1- Remove the top cover of the unit by sliding it horizontally and backwards to place the
guide pins in their rearmost position. With the pins in this position, carefully lift and
remove the top cover. For the “Tek Stone” model, just carefully lift the top cover and
remove it away from the unit. The stone cover is fixed in position on the top of the unit
by its own weight;
2- Remove the fume baffle (as described in section 9.2 under the "Cleaning and
Maintenance" chapter) taking care not to damage any of the vermiculite plates;
3- On the rear side of the stove, open the section corresponding to the horizontal fume
outlet. To do this, use cutting pliers to cut off the mini-joints that secure this section to
the external casing of the unit;
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Fig.13 –Removing the top metal cover
(A)
(A)
(A)
Fig. 14 –Rear view of each model; (A) Section to be removed
before changing the fume outlet to the horizontal position.

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Fig. 16–Fume outlet placed horizontally
4- In the inner roof of the combustion chamber, unfasten the 6 screws using a socket
head hex wrench to release the fume outlet;
5- Reposition the fume outlet so that it spans horizontally through the external cover
across the section you cut off previously in the casing;
6- Refasten the screws to the inner roof of the chamber to secure the fume outlet in the
horizontal position;
7- Replace the fume baffle and top cover by following the steps above in reverse order;
8- Use the additional cover provided (metal sheet for the Tek Basic model, and stone
cover for the Tek Stone model) to cover the section left open on the top of the unit
resulting from the repositioning of the fume outlet. For the Tek Stone models, you
must attach the additional support to the unit's external casing before using the
additional cover (Fig.17-[A]). Secure the support in position using the screws provided
(Fig.17-[B]).
Fig. 15 –Fume outlet retaining screws
[A]
[B]
Fig. 17–Attaching the cover support - TEK Stone model

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TEK Round model:
1- Release the external cover from the rear of the unit by unfastening the 4 screws.
Next, lift up the cover, releasing it from the supporting props on the back of the unit;
2- Remove the fume baffle (as described in section 9.2 under the "Cleaning and
Maintenance" chapter) taking care not to damage any of the vermiculite plates;
3- On the rear cover of the stove (previously removed), open the section corresponding
to the horizontal fume outlet. To do this, use cutting pliers to cut off the mini-joints that
secure this section to the external casing of the unit;
4- In the inner roof of the combustion chamber, unfasten the 6 screws using a socket
head hex wrench to release the fume outlet;
5- Place the fume outlet in a horizontal position;
6- Refasten the screws to the inner roof of the chamber to secure the fume outlet in the
horizontal position;
7- Replace the fume baffle by following the steps above in reverse order;
8- Reattach the rear cover by fitting the lower wedges into the grooves at the bottom of
the unit. Next, refasten the 4 screws you previously removed;
9- Using the additional cover provided, block the section left open on the top of the unit
resulting from the repositioning of the fume outlet.
3.2.2 - Connecting the external air inlet
If you wish to use the external air inlet, please follow these steps:
1- Open the door of the unit, to facilitate the operation;
2- Unfasten the screws from the front embellisher plate, taking care not to scratch it;
3- On the rear side of the unit, detach the appropriate section to install the external air
inlet (see Fig. 18); To do this, use cutting pliers to cut off the mini-joints that secure
this section to the casing of the unit;
4- Direct the pipe to be used as exterior air intake by sliding it through the rear casing
and connect it directly to the air inlet nozzle. Use a metallic bracket to secure the air
pipe and ensure perfect sealing;
5- Replace the front embellisher plate in its proper position and tighten the retaining
screws.

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Versions Tek Unit, Roll, System, Corner, Wall and Lumber
For versions listed above, this system has to be purchased separately. For installation shall:
1 - Access the back of the computer and remove the back cover (A), in cases where it is applied;
2 - Place the outside air kit (C) in the oven, using the nuts supplied with the kit;
3 - Breaking the micro-connections at the bottom (B) of the cover (A) or in the outer casing of the
equipment;
4 - Replace the cover (A) on the stove;
5 - Using this accessory as a point of connection to the outside ambient air by installing the
appropriate pipe for this purpose.
(A)
(A)
(A)
Fig. 18 –Rear view of each model; (A) Section to remove for external air inlet
Fig. 19 –Removing section (B) for placement external air inlet (C)

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Version Tek Unit
1- Remove the cap installed on the stove (Fig 20 [A]), running diagonally and then raise it to
release the clips of equipment;
2 Install the optional module separately purchased by the reverse order that the top cover is
removed from the oven, with the same support points (Figure 20 [B]).
Fig. 20 –[A] Remove stove top; [B] Installation of optional module
System 1 (Figure 21)
1 - Placement of the module (A) in the desired location and position the stove in the top of the
same ensure that the side and the front of the stove are aligned with the side and the front of the
module;
2 - Using screws (B) and washers (C) included in the kit, secure the module to the stove through
existing holes in the top of the module by the inner part;
System 2 (Figure 22)
1 - Placement of the module (A) in the desired location and position the stove in the top of the
same ensure that the side and the front of the stove are aligned with the side and the front of the
module;
2 - Using screws (C) and washers (D) included in the kit, secure the module to the stove through
existing holes in the top of the module by the upper inner part thereof;
3. Remove the container (B) within the module to access the area of the screws fixing the module.

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System 3 (Figures 23, 24 and 25)
1- Placing the module (A) in the desired location and position the stove in the top of the same
ensure that the side and the front of the stove are aligned with the side and the front of the module;
2- Using the screw (B), washer (C) and security support (D) included in the kit, connect the module
to the stove through the existing hole in the top of the module and at the bottom of the stove;
3 - Fixing (D) must get into the groove of the stove and the module, slide laterally between the two
components. Then use the screw and washer supplied, tighten the clip to the stove in the nut
welded to the bottom of it;
Fig. 21 –Fixing System 1
Fig. 22 –Fixing System 2

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Version Tek Wall
To proceed with the installation kit optional wall of this range must follow these steps:
1 - Remove the bracket (A) installed on the heater, unscrew the screws (B). Warning: When
removing the screws, the stove no longer has the support (A) is the only foothold that the stove has
the floor. Before removing all the screws should ensure that the stove is safe and will not fall see
Figure 26.
2 - Install wall bracket (Figure 27 [D]) using the supplied components according to the height at
which to place the stove. Use the wall bracket (Figure 27 [A]) as a way to verify the correct position
of the supports;
3 - Followed must replace the floor support (Fig 26 [A]) for the wall mount (Figure 27 [A]) provided
in the kit purchased, using the same screws and washers from the previous operation;
4 - Finally, put the stove on the wall brackets (Figure 27 [D]) pre-installed. To do this you must first
put the stove in the 2 supports simultaneously and then fit the stove into the slots on both brackets.
Figure 28.
Fig. 23 –Fixing System 3
Fig. 24 –holder System 3
Fig. 25 –Clamp the fastener placement the stove

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Fig. 26 –Removing floor support
Fig. 27 –Install wall bracket
Fig. 28 –Positioning of the stove wall brackets

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4. Installation
Warning: when installing this unit, be sure to follow all model-specific information, warnings, safety
notices and local codes.
4.1. Combustion air and gas circulation
*This heating appliance must be installed in a well-ventilated area. Any required air inlet vents
must be installed where not prone to becoming blocked;
* The air for combustion goes into the unit through the combustion air inlet located at the bottom of
the unit. This air flow should be kept clear of obstacles at all times;
* Additional air inlets may be needed if the unit is used concurrently with other appliances that
require an air supply. The installer should assess this need, according to the existing appliances
overall air flow requirements;
* The Tek units cannot be installed in areas where air extraction appliances, such as kitchen
extractor fans, may operate simultaneously, as this may prevent the correct operation of the unit;
* Under rated operating conditions, the circulation of combustion gases should create a draught of
12 Pa about one metre above the chimney throat. For proper installation, at least 2 metres of metal
flue tubing, with the same diameter as the unit's smoke outlet, should be fitted vertically above the
unit. Additional lengths to this tubing may use piping sections with a max angle of 45°. Figures 29
and 30 illustrate the correct and incorrect angles for pipe elbows, should they need to be installed.
* Single-walled tubes installed on the exterior of a building results in the condensation of water
vapour in the combustion gases. To prevent this, we recommend that you use a double-walled,
insulated tube.
* All tube bindings should be properly sealed to prevent the admission of air through any existing
fissures;
Fig. 30–Incorrect elbow angle
Fig. 29–Correct elbow angle