Spartherm New Zealand Freestander User manual

Instruction Manual
New Zealand - Freestander - ES1-P7S
Australia - Freestander - ES1-P7H

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Safety Information 3
2.0 Product Dimensions 5
2.1 New Zealand/Australia Freestander 5
2.2 Specifications Table 6
3.0 Installation 7
3.1 Installation - General 7
3.2 Safety Clearances 8
3.3 Installing the Flue 9
3.4 Australia Only - Modifying for Hardwood 9
4.5 Installing the Fan Assembly 10
4.0 Bricks & Baes Installation 11
5.0 Operation 12
5.1 Fuel 15
5.2 Smoking 15
5.3 Ash Removal Procedures 16
5.4 Creosote Formation & Removal 16
5.5 Chimney Cleaning 17
5.6 DO’s and DON’Ts 17
6.0 Servicing/Maintenance 18
6.1 Care & Cleaning of Glass 18
6.2 Care of Plated Parts 18
7.0 Troubleshooting 19
8.0 General Warranty Terms and Conditions 20
9.0 Service History & Data Plate 23
9.1 Service History 23

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1.0 SAFETY INFORMATION
NOTICE
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
 IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED.
 READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION.
 LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR USE
AND OPERATION.
IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, AERATION, SERVICE
OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. PLEASE READ
ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR
APPLIANCE.
 WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE AND FLUE SYSTEM MUST BE
INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 2918:2001 AND
THE APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY RELEVANT
BUILDING CODES.
 WARNING: APPLIANCES INSTALLED SHALL COMPLY WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS OF AS/NZS 4013 WHERE REQUIRED
BY THE REGULATORY ATHORITY I.E. THE APPLIANCE
SHALL BE IDENTIFIABLE BY A COMPLIANCE PLATE WITH
THE MARKING ‘TESTED TO AS/NZA 4013’
ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT
BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY
IS CONSIDERED TO BE IN BREACH OF ANY APPROVAL
GRANTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH AS/NZS 4012:2014 & AS/
NZS 4013:2014.
 CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND
OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
• The appliance should be allowed to cool before servicing.
• Do not operate without fully assembling all components.
• Risk of cuts and abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses
during installation. Sheet metal edges may be sharp.
• Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating
instructions. Failure to operate appliance according to operating
instructions could cause fire or injury.
 CAUTION: MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM
COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR
MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF
COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.
WHERE SUCH ACTION IS CONSIDERED, THE DISTRIBUTOR:
ESCEA LTD SHOULD BE CONSULTED AT THE FIRST
INSTANCE.
 CAUTION: CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS. E.G.
GLASS PANELS OR CERAMIC TILES, MAY RENDER THIS
INSTALLATION UNSAFE.
 CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED
WITH CRACKED GLASS.
• This appliance can be very hot when burning.
• Combustible materials such as firewood, wet clothing, etc. placed too
close can catch fire.
• Young children and elderly people should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers, young children and
others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. A physical barrier
is recommended if there are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict
access to an appliance or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep
toddlers, young children and other at risk individuals out of the room and
away from hot surfaces.

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• Children and pets must be prevented from touching the appliance when
it is hot.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near
the appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of trac
and away from furniture and draperies.
• Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measure to protect
infants/toddlers from touching hot surfaces.
• Even after the appliance is out, the glass and/or screen will remain hot
for an extended period of time.
• Keep the packaging material out of reach of children and dispose of the
material in a safe manner. As with all plastic bags, these are not toys and
should be kept away from children and infants.
• Operate only with the door tightly closed unless instructed otherwise.
• Do not strike or slam shut the appliance glass door.
• At least 175 cm2(cross sectional opening) of outside air must be
admitted to the room. Either by means of a dedicated vent, adventitious
venting or directly to the unit through a 150mm diameter pipe
(recommended method). Failure to provide this may starve other
fuel burning appliances from an adequate air supply or impede the
performance of this unit.
• Make sure not to create negative pressure in the installation room, e.g.
by means of an exhaust fan or similar mechanical blower, as this could
aect the combustion of the fireplace or increase the possibility of
smoke spillage.
• This appliance is designed to burn natural softwood only for NZ models
and hardwood only for Australian models
• Do not burn green or freshly cut wood.
 CAUTION: THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF PRESERVATIVE
TREATED WOOD AS FUEL CAN BE HAZARDOUS.
• Your appliance requires periodic maintenance and cleaning. Failure to
maintain your appliance may lead to smoke spillage into your home.
• Do not start a fire with chemicals or fluids such as gasoline, engine oil,
etc.
• Do not burn treated wood, coal, charcoal, coloured paper, cardboard,
solvents or garbage.
• Do not let the appliance become hot enough for any part to glow red.
• Do not overload or over fire the appliance.
• Ashes must be disposed in a metal container with a tight lid and placed
on a non-combustible surface well away from the home or structure
until completely cool.
• Ensure clearances to combustibles are maintained when building a
mantel or shelves above the appliance. Elevated temperatures on the
wall or in the air above the appliance can cause melting, discolouration or
damage to decorations, a TV, or other electronic components.
• The appliance must be installed using only the building materials as
approved by the manufacturer.
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS.

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2.0 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
2.1 NEW ZEALAND/AUSTRALIA FREESTANDER
486
295
411
95.50
142.15
1145.90
407
10
486
464.13
237.03
243
39.54
497.92
1145.90 1135.90
1122
497.92
464.13
411.60
237.03
Isometric
Top View
Front View Side View

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2.2 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
Product Type Fuel Type Average
Power* (kW)
Peak
Power*
(kW)
Average
Eciency **
(%)
Flue
Diameter
(mm)
Average
Emission
Factor (g/Kg)
Unit
Weight
(Kg)
New Zealand (ES1-P7S) Freestander Softwood 7.02 kW 8.23 kW 66.98 % 150mm 0.79 g/Kg 120Kg
Australia (ES1-P7H) Freestander Hardwood 7.32 kW 8.48 kW 67.59 % 150mm 0.6 g/Kg 120Kg
* Dependent on fuel loading
** Tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4012:2014 and dependent on fuel loading

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3.0 INSTALLATION
THE INSTALLATION OF THIS FIREPLACE, CONSTRUCTION
OF THE FIREPLACE ENCLOSURE AND THE FINISHING AND
COMMISSIONING OF THE INSTALLATION IS A HIGHLY
SPECIALIST TASK. ONLY ESCEA TRAINED AND APPROVED
TRADESMEN SHOULD BE USED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
REQUIREMENTS WILL VOID ALL WARRANTY TERMS.
3.1 INSTALLATION  GENERAL
THIS APPLIANCE AND ITS COMPONENTS ARE DESIGNED
TO BE INSTALLED AND OPERATED AS A SYSTEM. ANY
ALTERATION TO OR SUBSTITUTION FOR ITEMS IN THIS
SYSTEM, UNLESS ALLOWED BY THESE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS, WILL VOID THE LISTING AND MAY VOID THE
PRODUCT WARRANTY. IT MAY ALSO CREATE A HAZARDOUS
INSTALLATION.
READ THROUGH THESE INSTRUCTIONS THROUGHLY
BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION AND FOLLOW THEM
CAREFULLY THROUGHOUT YOUR PROJECT.
• Before beginning your installation, consult with your local building
code agency or fire ocials and insurance representative to ensure
compliance.
• Non-toxic smoke will be emitted during the paint curing process; to help
dissipate the smoke, open a window near the appliance.
• Remove any dust or debris o the top of the appliance before firing the
appliance as the paint will become soft as the appliance heats up and will
harden as the appliance cures. To cure the paint on your appliance, burn
your appliance moderately hot during the first few fires.
• To keep the door gasket from sticking to the appliance as the paint is
curing; periodically open the fireplace’s door.
• For the first two weeks use generous amounts of fuel and burn the
appliance with the air control (if applicable) fully open for an hour as the
appliance goes through a process of eliminating moisture in the steel and
firebricks. The initial heat output will be reduced while the moisture is
being drawn from the appliance and it will be necessary to build several
hot fires to remove this moisture.
DURING THIS PROCESS DO NOT OVERFIRE THE APPLIANCE.
REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF AIR COMING INTO THE APPLIANCE
IF THE APPLIANCE OR CHIMNEY BECOMES RED.
The chimney vent system used on your wood burning appliance should be
designed with the least amount of restriction possible to enable the exhaust
products to easily flow through it. Chimney vent systems that are too short
or too long can also have an adverse eect on the flow of exhaust through it.
The wood burning appliance and chimney vent system also requires a
sucient supply of combustion air not only to support the combustion in
the combustion chamber but to replace the exhaust leaving it so it can flow
freely up through the vent system and out into the atmosphere. It is the
correct balance of combustion air and the chimney vent system that will
ensure the appliance provides you with its optimum performance.
Be sure to provide sucient combustion air. There are many other
appliances in your home competing for air such as: a kitchen range hood,
forced air heating devices or a bathroom exhaust fan.
WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES FOR PROTECTION.
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
AND USE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN A FIRE,
ESPECIALLY IF COMBUSTIBLES ARE TOO CLOSE TO THE
APPLIANCE OR CHIMNEY AND AIR SPACES ARE BLOCKED,
PREVENTING THE FREE MOVEMENT OF COOLING AIR.

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NEGATIVE PRESSURE WITHIN YOUR HOME MAY
INADVERTENTLY AFFECT YOUR APPLIANCE.
ESCEA ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR IMPROPER INSTALLATION
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
3.2 SAFETY CLEARANCES
All safety clearance dimensions stated are minimum requirements.
An insulating hearth conforming to the size requirements in the following
table must be installed unless the floor is made entirely from a non-
combustible material.
Refer to the following table and diagrams for minimum clearances:
A
(Back)
B
(Side)
C
(Floor
Protector
- Front)
D *
(Floor
Protector
- Side)
Parallel Position 100mm 250mm 300mm 200mm
Corner Position 100mm 100mm 300mm 200mm
* D is measured from the edge of the full load opening
B
C
D
A
D
C
D
D
A
B
Corner Installation
Fire Parallel to Wall Installation

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3.3 INSTALLING THE FLUE
Any flue system used on this fire must comply and be installed to fully
meet the requirements of AS/NZS 2918:2001 Domestic solid fuel burning
appliances – Installation.
Flue Pipe:
A single 150mm diameter npainted stainless steel flue should be fitted.
Flue Shield:
A flue shield must be used around the flue.
Flue
600mm
10mm 35mm
240mm
1035mm
Fireplace
Flue Shield
Ceiling Plate:
A 0.5mm thick stainless steel ceiling plate must be used spaced at least
11mm from the ceiling.
345 mm
345 mm
15mm
180mm
3.4 AUSTRALIA ONLY  MODIFYING FOR
HARDWOOD
To modify the appliance to burn hardwood (Australia only) remove the
circular cutout tab under the vent using a pair of pliers.
1. Open the door of the fire and remove the vent (shaded grey below).
2. Remove the bottom firebrick (shaded grey below).

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3. Remove the cutout tab shown below using a pair of snipe nose pliers.
B
Use pliers to enlarge the hole shown here
by prying out the inner ring.
4. Adhere the hardwood data plate over the top of the softwood data plate
found in the lower half of the appliance.
4.5 INSTALLING THE FAN ASSEMBLY
There are two components to the fan assembly that need to be installed into
the fire prior to use.
1. Remove the top panel (shaded grey below).
2. Remove the back panel by loosening (not removing) the bolts. Lift it
upwards to disengage it from the 8 pins (4 per side) that hold it securely
onto the fire. Open the front door below the glass.
Loosen the two
bolts shown
3. Slide the back fan unit assembly in (shown grey below) and attach with 6
self-tapping screws, circled below.

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4. Slide the front fan unit in (shown grey below) and attach using 2 self-
tapping screws, circled below.
* Note: A 3 pin 10A socket is required within 1.0m of the appliance.
4.0 BRICKS & BAFFLES INSTALLATION
OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE WITHOUT THE FIREBRICKS
CHAMOTTE OR BAFFLES IN PLACE CAN RESULT IN
EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES THAT COULD DAMAGE THE
APPLIANCE, CHIMNEY AND THE SURROUNDING ENCLOSURE.
DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE WITHOUT THE FIREBRICKS
OR BAFFLES IN PLACE AS THIS COULD RESULT IN A HOUSE
FIRE!
THE CHAMOTTE PIECES ARE FRAGILE AND MAY BE HEAVY 
HANDLE WITH CARE!
Refer to the following diagram for the correct installation of these
components.
1
2
4
3
5
6

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5.0 OPERATION
DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.
BURN WELL SEASONED WOOD ONLY LESS THAN 25%
MOISTURE.
ALWAYS OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITH THE DOOR CLOSED
AND LATCHED EXCEPT DURING START UP AND REFUELING.
ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY.
DO NOT LEAVE THE FIRE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR
IS UNLATCHED OR WHEN USING A SPARK SCREEN AS
UNSTABLE WOOD COULD FALL OUT OF THE FIRE CHAMBER
CREATING A FIRE HAZARD TO YOUR HOME.
NEVER EVER, NOT EVEN FOR A BRIEF MOMENT, LEAVE
CHILDREN UNATTENDED WHEN THERE IS A FIRE BURNING
IN THE APPLIANCE.
NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINETYPE LANTERN FUEL,
KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS
TO START OR ‘FRESHEN UP’ A FIRE IN THIS APPLIANCE.
KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE
WHILE IT IS IN USE.
OBJECTS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE SHOULD
MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE.
OPEN AIR CONTROL AND DAMPER WHEN FITTED BEFORE
OPENING FIRING DOOR.
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION: KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND
FURNITURE AWAY.
WEAR SUITABLE GLOVES TO OPERATE YOUR APPLIANCE.
NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITH THE GRATE COVER
REMOVED.
DO NOT POKE OR STIR THE LOGS WHILE THEY ARE BURNING.
AVOID RISK OF BURNS. REMOVE OPERATIONAL TOOL AFTER
USE!!!
BRIEF CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
Your Spartherm product is designed with the most advanced technology. The
appliance is extremely airtight.
The first fire(s) in your appliance may be dicult to get going and keep going
with a lesser amount of heat being generated. This is a result of the moisture
being driven out of the fire brick. Allow several hours of hot fires before your
appliance will perform optimally.
During the break-in period (the first 2 or 3 fires) create only small, hot fires
using kindling or small wood pieces; this will allow the firebrick to cure.
Do not be alarmed if small hairline cracks develop in the firebrick. This is a
normal occurrence and does not pose a safety hazard.
The paint may also smell for the first few fires as it cures and it is
recommended to open a door or window to alleviate the smell.
Traditional Method of Lighting a Fire (Bottom Up):
To start, a brisk fire is required. Place loosely crumpled paper on the floor
of the appliance and cover with dry kindling. Open the draft control fully (if
available) by moving the lever to the right. Fully open the flue damper if this
is an option. Light the paper and leave the door slightly ajar (25mm) until all
kindling is burning.
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Slowly add slightly larger wood pieces. Lay the pieces lengthwise from front
to back in the hot ember bed with a small gap between each piece so that
the air can flow directly into this gap and ignite the fuel above.
When the fire seems to be at its peak, medium/large sized logs may be
added. Once these logs have caught fire, carefully close the door. Closing
the door too quickly after refueling will reduce the firebox temperature and
result in an unsatisfactory burn.
NEVER LOAD THE WOOD HIGHER THAN HALF WAY UP THE
HEIGHT OF THE AIRBOX
Remember it is more ecient to burn medium sized wood, briskly, and
refuel frequently than to load the appliance with large logs that result in a
smouldering, inecient fire and dirty glass. As soon as the door is closed,
you will observe a change in the flame pattern. The flames will get smaller
and lazier because less oxygen is getting into the combustion chamber.
The flames, however, are more ecient. The flames will remain lazy but
become larger again as soon as the firebricks have been heated thoroughly
and the chimney becomes heated and provides a good draft. At this point,
the roaring fire that you see when the door is opened is wastefully drawing
heated room air up the chimney -- certainly not desirable.
Always operate the fire with the door fully closed once the medium sized
logs have caught fire.
You can now add larger pieces of wood and operate the appliance normally.
Once the appliance is entirely hot, it will burn very eciently with little
smoke from the chimney. There will be a bed of orange embers in the firebox
and secondary flames flickering just below the top firebrick.
You can safely fill the firebox with wood up to 50%.
Once the medium sized firewood is burning briskly and an ember bed has
started to establish you can control the fire using the air adjustment control
(if fitted).
Turning the control to the left will reduce the air and result in a slower
burning and less intense fire/heat.
Turning the control to the right will result in more air and a quicker burn with
more intense fire/heat.
Learning to manage the appliance to your liking requires some practice,
as you must first become familiar with its functioning. Do not expect an
immediate reaction of the fire when you adjust the air control (if fitted). The
flame will not intensify or diminish quickly as is the case with liquid or gas
fuels. Solid fuels like firewood react more slowly.
Top – Down Lighting Method (Alternative)
Lighting a fire can sometimes be dicult. The following method of lighting
a fire is one that is widely practiced in other parts of the world. This is a tried
and tested procedure which is better for the environment.
If you experience problems with the traditional (bottom up) method,
particularly relating to smoke spillage then please try the following:
People often talk about top down and bottom up lighting. You either start
lighting from the top or from the bottom. The top down method produces
less soot and ashes (better for the environment), minimises smoke spillage
into the room, ensures better air supply and makes the first wood load last
longer.
What you will need:
• 3 or 4 larger logs of wood (dry)
• 8 to 12 pieces of kindling sticks
• Firelighters
• Matches

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Step 1:
• Ensure that all air controls in the fireplace are open (if available). Put the
logs on the bottom of the fireplace. It is important that the wood is cleft
and dry. The logs may be as thick as a fist or thicker.
Step 2:
• Add a layer of small logs of about 4 cm, and then one or two layers of
kindling. Remember that air is important – approx. 1 cm between the
pieces of wood is the perfect spacing.
Step 3:
• Put 3 or 4 pieces of paran or alcohol based firelighter (about 3cm x
3cm each) on top of the layer of kindling wood.
Step 4:
• Light each of the firelighter pieces and close the door to within 5 cm of
closed. Leave the door slightly open or ajar for about 10 minutes or until
the fire has established itself. Do not leave the fire unattended with the
door open.
• When the flames are well established and the larger logs are burning,
close the door.
• After the initial burn, add required amount of wood and adjust the
aeration setting to the desired position.
DO NOT OVERFIRE THE APPLIANCE!
Over firing can occur by:
A. Burning large amounts of smaller wood pieces such as furniture scraps,
skids or treated wood.
B. Overfilling your appliance. Load wood only up to line of air inlet nozzles
at the backside of the firebox or, if not present, up to 50% of the fireboxes
backside height or marked line.
C. Vigorously burning large loads of wood with the draft control on “HIGH”
(fully open) for long periods of time (one or two hours).
D. Operating the appliance with the ash dump door (if available) blocked
open or a poor gasket seal on the main door.
Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles
are normal and to be expected.
After extended periods of non-operation such as following a vacation or a
warm weather season, the appliance may emit a slight odour for a few hours.
This is caused by dust particles on the firebox burning o. Open a window to
suciently ventilate the room.
Can’t get the fire going?
Use more kindling and paper. Assuming the chimney and vent are sized
correctly and there is sucient combustion air, the lack of suciently dry
quantities of small kindling may be the problem. Thumb size is a good gauge
for small kindling diameter.
Can’t get heat out of the appliance?
One of two things may have happened. The appliance door may have been
closed prematurely and the appliance itself has not reached optimum
temperature.
Reopen the door and/or draft control to re-establish a brisk fire.
Another problem may be wet or green wood. The typical symptom is sizzling
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5.1 FUEL
THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED TO BURN NATURAL
SOFTWOOD NEW ZEALAND AND NATURAL HARDWOOD
AUSTRALIA WITH A MOISTURE CONTENT OF LESS THAN 25%
ONLY. DO NOT BURN TREATED WOOD, COAL, CHARCOAL,
COLOURED PAPER, CARDBOARD, SOLVENTS OR GARBAGE.
HIGHER EFFICIENCIES AND LOWER EMISSIONS GENERALLY
RESULT WHEN BURNING AIR DRIED SEASONED WOOD, AS
COMPARED TO GREEN OR FRESHLY CUT WOOD.
DO NOT BURN GREEN OR FRESHLY CUT WOOD.
BURNING WET UNSEASONED WOOD CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE
CREOSOTE ACCUMULATION. WHEN IGNITED IT CAN CAUSE A
CHIMNEY FIRE THAT MAY RESULT IN A SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE.
DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN THE CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES ZONE, OR IN THE SPACE REQUIRED FOR RE
FUELING AND ASH REMOVAL.
NEVER STORE WOOD IN THE ASH PAN COMPARTMENT IF
APPLICABLE.
When loading the appliance, ensure that the upper fibre baes are not
forced out of position. For maximum eciency, when the appliance is
thoroughly hot, load it to 50% of the fireboxes backside height and burn at
a medium-low setting. The whiteness of the bricks and the cleanliness of the
glass are good indicators of your operating eciency. Not enough heat is
produced when only a few pieces of wood are burned or the wood may not
burn completely.
NOTE: When loading the appliance, ensure to keep fuel back from the glass.
If fuel is allowed to accumulate on the front lip, there is a chance it will fall
out when the door is opened.
Burn only dry, clean unpainted wood that has been seasoned. It produces
more heat and less soot or creosote. Freshly cut wood contains about 50%
moisture while after proper seasoning only about 20% of the water remains.
As wood is burned, this water boils o, consuming energy that should be
used in heating. The wetter the wood, the less heat is given o and the more
creosote is produced. Dry firewood has cracks in the end of the grain.
Firewood should be split, stacked in a manner that air can get to all parts of it
and covered in early spring to be ready for burning the following autumn.
Cut the wood so that it will fit horizontally side to side.
5.2 SMOKING
A properly installed appliance should not smoke. If yours does, check the
following:
• Has the chimney had time to get hot?
• Is the smoke passage blocked anywhere in the appliance, chimney
connector or chimney?
• Is the room too airtight or the air intake (if installed) not connected to
the outside? Try with a window partly open.
• Is the smoke flow impeded by too long a horizontal pipe or too many
bends?
• Is it a weak draft perhaps caused by a leaky chimney, a cold outside
chimney, too large a diameter of a chimney, too short a chimney, or a
chimney too close to trees or a higher roof?

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5.3 ASH REMOVAL PROCEDURES
IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF ASHES MAY RESULT IN FIRES.
DO NOT DISCARD ASHES IN CARDBOARD BOXES, DISCARD
IN BACK YARDS, OR STORE IN GARAGES.
IF USING A VACUUM TO CLEAN UP ASHES, BE SURE THE
ASHES ARE ENTIRELY COOLED. USING A VACUUM TO CLEAN
UP WARM ASHES COULD CAUSE A FIRE INSIDE THE VACUUM.
NEVER OPERATE YOUR APPLIANCE WITH THE ASH PLUG IF
APPLICABLE REMOVED.
FAILURE TO ACHIEVE A GOOD SEAL BETWEEN THE ASH
OPENING, ASH PLUG OR ASH WELL DOOR MAY RESULT IN AN
OVER FIRE CONDITION THAT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
APPLIANCE AND/OR SURROUNDINGS.
Allow the ashes in your firebox to accumulate to a depth of 50 - 75mm;
they tend to burn themselves up.
When the fire has burned down and cooled, remove any excess ashes but
leave an ash bed approximately 25mm deep on the firebox bottom to help
maintain a hot charcoal bed.
Shovel some ashes out through the door into a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. Keep the closed container on a non-combustible floor or ground,
well away from all combustible materials. The ashes should be retained in the
closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Cold wood ashes
can be used on the garden or in compost.
5.4 CREOSOTE FORMATION & REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which
combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors
condense in the relatively cooler chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a
result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When
ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. The chimney connector
and chimney should be inspected regularly during the heating season to
determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated it
should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
RUNAWAY OR CHIMNEY FIRE
A CHIMNEY FIRE CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR
CHIMNEY SYSTEM.
THIS DAMAGE CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE
DAMAGED COMPONENT PARTS. CHIMNEY FIRES ARE NOT
COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.
CAUSES:
• Using incorrect fuel, or small fuel pieces which would normally be used
as kindling.
• Leaving the door ajar too long and creating extreme temperatures as the
air rushes in the open door.
• Improperly installed or worn gaskets.
• Creosote build-up in chimney.
SOLUTIONS:
• Do not burn treated or processed wood, coal, charcoal, coloured paper
or cardboard.
• Do not burn green or freshly cut wood.
• Be careful not to over fire the appliance by leaving the door open too
long after the initial start-up.
• Replace worn, dried out (inflexible) gaskets.
• Have the chimney regularly cleaned.
IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE:
• Have a well understood plan for evacuation and a place outside for
everyone to meet. Prepare to evacuate to ensure everyone’s safety.
• Close air control on appliance.
• Call local fire department. Have a fire extinguisher handy. Contact local
authorities for further information on how to handle a chimney fire.

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• After the chimney fire is out, clean and inspect the chimney for stress
and cracks prior to lighting another fire. Also check combustibles around
the chimney and the roof.
5.5 CHIMNEY CLEANING
Both the chimney and the appliance must be inspected and cleaned at least
once a year.
For serious wood burners, chimney cleaning must be done as needed to avoid
chimney fires; the venting systems for controlled combustion appliances
may need cleaning as often as once a month. These rates, however, depend
on the burning habits of the individual operating the appliance. For example,
it is possible to clog a solid fuel appliance chimney in a few days if slow,
smouldering fires are burned and the chimney is cold.
NOTE: APPLIANCES BURNED CONSISTENTLY WITHOUT
HOT FIRES MAY RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT CREOSOTE
ACCUMULATIONS IN THE CHIMNEY.
Certain items and considerations are important in chimney cleaning:
• We recommend that you use a registered chimney cleaning professional.
• Proper tools should be used, including a brush specifically designed for
chimney cleaning.
• The chimney connector and dampers as well as the chimney should be
cleaned.
• The appliance’s firebox and bae system should be cleaned if needed.
• The chimney should be inspected and repairs made if needed.
• The chimney should be swept from above. Removal of the vermiculite
bae(s) and steel bae plate from within the firebox will aid in access to
vacuum the residue from below. The flue damper should be set to fully
open for this procedure.
5.6 DO’S AND DON’TS
DO
• Build a hot fire.
• Use only dry wood.
• Several pieces of medium sized wood are better than a few big pieces.
• Refuel frequently using medium sized wood.
• Clean chimney regularly (at least once a year).
• “Fine Tune” the air settings (if available) for optimum performance.
DON’T
• Take ash out immediately. Let it accumulate to a depth of at least one
inch. A good ash layer provides for a longer lasting and better burning
fire.
• Burn wet wood.
• Close the door too soon or damper down too quickly.
• Burn one large log rather than two or three smaller, more reasonably
sized logs.
• Burn at continually “low setting”. If the glass door is constantly
blackened, this means the firebox temperature is too low and energy is
wasted by incomplete combustion.

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6.0 SERVICING/MAINTENANCE
APPLIANCE MAY BE HOT. DO NOT SERVICE UNTIL APPLIANCE
HAS COOLED.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
Check your chimney for creosote and soot build up regularly until a safe
frequency for cleaning is established.
If accumulation is excessive, clean both the chimney and the appliance. You
may want to call a professional chimney sweep to clean them. Both have to
be cleaned at least once a year or as often as necessary.
Remove fire baes and clean above them once a year. Replace any broken
bricks.
6.1 CARE & CLEANING OF GLASS
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS.
If the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration and/or blemishes may
result. Normally a hot fire will clean the glass. The most common reasons for
dirty glass include: not using sucient fuel to get the appliance thoroughly
hot, using green or wet wood, or closing the draft so far that there is
insucient air for complete combustion.
If it is necessary to clean the glass, bu lightly with a clean dry cloth and
non-abrasive cleaner.
DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT!
Clean the glass after the first 10 hours of operation with the recommended
appliance glass cleaner (supplied). Thereafter clean as required.
The glass is very strong but do not let burning fuel rest or fall against it and
always close the door gently. NEVER FORCE IT SHUT!
If the glass should ever crack or break while the fire is burning, do not open
the door until the fire is out and do not operate the appliance again until the
glass has been replaced.
New glass is available from your authorised dealer or distributor. An up to
date list of authorised dealers can be found at sparthermfires.co.nz
DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS.
THE GLASS CERAMIC SHEET MAY ONLY BE CLEANED WHEN
COLD FIREPLACE INSERT NOT BURNING AND COOLED
DOWN; NO HOT ASH IN THE FIRE CHAMBER.
6.2 CARE OF PLATED PARTS
If the appliance is equipped with plated parts, you must clean fingerprints or
other marks from the plated surfaces before operating the appliance for the
first time. Use a glass cleaner or vinegar and towel to clean.
If not cleaned properly before operating for the first time, the marks can
cause permanent blemishes on the plating. After the plating is cured,
the fingerprints and oils will not aect the finish and little maintenance is
required, just wipe clean as needed. Prolonged high temperature burning
with the door ajar may cause discolouration on plated parts.
NOTE: THE PROTECTIVE WRAP ON PLATED PARTS IS BEST
REMOVED WHEN THE ASSEMBLY IS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
BUT THIS CAN BE IMPROVED IF THE ASSEMBLY IS WARMED,
USING A HAIR DRYER OR SIMILAR HEAT SOURCE.

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Contact your dealer for questions concerning prices and policies on
replacement parts. Normally all parts can be ordered through your
authorised dealer / distributor.
An up to date list of authorised dealers can be found at sparthermfires.co.nz
FOR WARRANTY REPLACEMENT PARTS, A PHOTOCOPY OF
THE ORIGINAL INVOICE WILL BE REQUIRED TO HONOUR THE
CLAIM.
When ordering replacement parts always give the following information:
• Model & Serial Number of appliance
• Installation date of appliance
• Part number
• Description of part
• Finish
FAILURE TO POSITION THE PARTS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THIS MANUAL OR FAILURE TO USE ONLY
PARTS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED WITH THIS
APPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
APPLIANCE MAY BE HOT, DO NOT SERVICE UNTIL APPLIANCE
HAS COOLED.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
Problem Solution
Can’t get the
fire started.
• Not enough kindling / paper? Add more.
• Not enough air? Ensure air control is fully open. Also
ensure that the air opening is not obstructed.
• Cold air blockage? Burn a piece of paper to establish a
draft.
• Use dry seasoned wood.
• Flue blockage? Inspect chimney.
Smokes when
door is open.
• Ensure the flue damper is in the open position during
refueling.
• Cold air blockage? Burn a piece of paper to establish a
draft.
• Insucient draft? Add more flue pipe.
• Let air stabilize before opening door.
• Ensure baes are positioned correctly.
• Negative pressure? Open a window near the appliance.
Appliance
emits odour.
• Paint curing. See “GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS”
section.
Stove doesn’t
burn hot
enough.
• Wood is too wet.
• Insucient draft? Add more flue pipe.
• Not enough air? Ensure air control is fully open. Also
ensure that the air opening is not obstructed.
Wood burns
too fast.
• Air control may need to be adjusted down.
• Check to see ash plug is properly seated (if equipped).
• Check door gasket for adequate seal.
• Wood may be extremely dry.

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Dirty glass. • Air control may be closed too far. Open air control
more.
• Burn hotter, smaller fires. Use well-seasoned wood.
8.0 GENERAL WARRANTY TERMS AND
CONDITIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
This quality manufactured product is state of the art. The materials used
were meticulously selected and are constantly checked, as is our entire
production process.
Setting up or installing this product requires specialized knowledge.
Spartherm products may therefore only be installed and commissioned by
specialized firms and in compliance with statutory regulations as amended.
Manufactured in Germany by Spartherm GmbH, Maschweg 38, D-49324
Melle.
Distributed in New Zealand by Escea Ltd, 17 Carnforth Street, Dunedin
9058. Ph. 0800 173 000.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS FOR SPARTHERM NEW ZEALAND
This warranty is provided by the New Zealand Distributor of Spartherm
Fires, who trade as Escea Limited (referred to in this document as Escea).
The warranty applies from the date of purchase from or through an
authorised Spartherm fire dealer.
1. Nature of Warranty
1.1 Subject to the exclusions in section 2 & 3, Escea undertake to put right
any defects in the Spartherm products supplied by Escea for the periods
specified below:
Parts Parts and Labour Warranty
Basic firebox parts of the fireplace
including inserts, stoves, cassettes
and doors
5 years*