Talbotts T Series User manual

T-Range Manual Feed Space Heaters
Ref: T- Range (HF) Operating Manual
Issue 1, 23/08/19

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Purpose of the Manual
This manual will assist the reader in the operation of the appliance safely and
efficiently. It should be kept within close proximity of the appliance for easy access.
All staff must have read and understood this manual in its entirety before operating or
undertaking maintenance. Anyone operating the appliance should have also
received training by the manufacturer or authorised representative. Failure to do so
can result in severe injury or death.
This manual has been written to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of the
appliance but does negate from on site Health and Safety requirements. The owner
of the appliance and operator should undertake all necessary risk assessments.
The pictures contained within this manual are only intended to assist the operator
and may differ from the parts used on your appliance.
Operators must also follow safety labels on the appliance, as well as safety advice
written within this manual.
Introduction to the T-Range
The Talbott’s T-Range heaters are completely of British manufacture and feature a
carefully designed double heat exchange system for maximum efficiency. The
combustion chamber or fire box has a full ceramic lining retained with stainless steel
giving full protection up to 1,500 deg C (2,700 Deg F). The flue gases then flow from
the combustion chamber through a triple pass secondary heat exchange before
entering the flue. This arrangement ensures that the maximum amount of heat is
extracted from the waste wood being burnt.
T-Range Operation
Combustion air is supplied by a small fan and is distributed evenly over the entire
length of the combustion chamber by a heavy gauge steel tube giving complete
balanced combustion.
Each heater is supplied with air distribution heads of a swivel louvered type as
standard. These can be rotated and the vanes adjusted to ensure the optimum
direction of hot air flow.
The Handfed T-Range models are manually fed by loading fuel through the loading
door at the front of the appliance.

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Technical Data
Appliance Specification
Unit Specifications
T75
T150
T300
T500
Length
1230mm
1450mm
1970mm
2295mm
Width
914mm
914mm
1170mm
1170mm
Height
1000mm
1700mm
1830mm
1995mm
Weight
535kg
950kg
1388kg
1880kg
Heat Output
25kW/Hr
50kW/Hr
100kW/Hr
150kW/Hr
Flue Diameter
180mm (7”)
180mm (7”)
200mm (8”)
255mm (10”)
Air Volume
750 CFM
1500 CFM
3000 CFM
5000 CFM
Power Consumption
0.22 kW
0.26 kW
0.75 kW
2.24 kW
Power Supply
Single phase
13 Amp
Single phase
13 Amp
Single Phase
16 Amp
3 Phase +
Neutral 20 Amp
Loading Door Size
360x360mm
420x360mm
470x470mm
540x540
Fuel types compatible with hand fed T-Range appliances: -
•Wood off cuts
•Chipboard
•MDF
•Softwood
•Hardwood
•Pallets
Off cuts of fuel must not exceed 20% moisture and with dimensions not exceeding
500mm x 100mm x 200mm. Sawdust must not be burned on the appliance.
Responsibilities of the Operating Company
The operating company is responsible for complying with the Health and Safety
requirements as prescribed by law. In addition to the safety instructions contained in
this manual, local regulations regarding safety, accident prevention and environmental
protection must also be complied with.
The operating company must:
-Carry out a risk assessment to determine additional dangers that arise from the
specific working conditions on the site of operation. Specific instructions based
on your risk assessment must be accessible at any time for the operation of the
appliance
-Periodically check whether instructions compiled continue to comply with
updated health and safety guidelines and alter accordingly.
-Define the responsibilities for operation, maintenance and cleaning of the
appliance and appoint a competent person for each role.
-Provide periodic staff training.
-Provide operators with required personnel protective equipment as required.
-Ensure all staff with any interaction with the appliance have read and
understood this manual.

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-Ensure the appliance is technically sound at all times. The below must be
adhered to:
•maintenance intervals described in this manual are complied with
•all necessary safety and protective devices are operational and checked
before start up
All staff operating this appliance must receive training by the manufacture or
manufacture approved operatives. Unauthorised personnel should be kept away from
the appliance.
Personnel Protective Equipment
During contact with the appliance PPE must be worn in accordance with Health and
Safety Regulations in order to minimise health risks.
-Protective Clothing - Protects users from entrapment in moving parts.
Jewellery should not be worn
-Safety Shoes - Protects user from heavy fallen or dropped objects aid aids
grip on wet surfaces
-Safety Gloves - Protects hands from abrasions and hot surfaces
-
-Protective Goggles - Protects eye’s from flying debris and splashes of liquid
-
-Light Breathing Protection - Protect from health damaging dust.
Parts and Servicing
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Only purchase replacement parts from the manufacturer or through authorised dealers
unless instructed by the manufacturer. Spare parts prices can be provided upon
request by contacting Talbott’s Service Department. Please refer to contact details
included within this document. Please ensure you have the model and serial number
in advance. If contacting by email it’s advised to send a digital photo to assist in
identification. Modifications should not be made to the appliance without the
manufacturer’s written permission.
Servicing Your Appliance
If a fault occurs with the appliance that cannot be identified using this manual or you
have a question of a technical nature, please contact Talbott’s Service Department to
assist. Talbott’s have engineers who operate throughout the UK and abroad. It may be
recommended to have your appliance serviced by a qualified Talbott’s engineer from
every 3-12months depending on the appliance and usage. Please contact the service
department for prices and availability.
The manufacture must be notified of any accidents or near incidents.

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Order Form for Replacement parts
Please send completed form (by email preferably) to:
Talbott’s Biomass Energy Systems Ltd Tel: [phone]
Unit 13, Walton Industrial Estate
Beacon Road
Stone Email: stores@Talbott’s.co.uk
Staffordshire
ST15 0NN
Company Name
Contact Person
Address
Telephone No.
Fax No.
E-mail
Appliance
Model
Serial No.
P/O Number
Quantity
Part Name/Description
Price Per
Appliance if
quoted
Amount £
Total
Print Name ………………………………
Signature ……………………………… Date ………………………………

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Limitations of Liability
Talbott’s Biomass Energy Systems Ltd cannot accept liability for damage caused by
-Failure to follow manual instructions
-Failure to operate appliance within its design parameters
-A direct result of misuse or neglect in the manufacturers opinion
-Accidental damage to components
-Unauthorised retrofitting without manufacturers written approval
-Use of non-original replacement parts
-Failure of any component as a result of consequential damage by either
neglect or abuse
-Failure to comply and properly maintain and service the equipment
according to the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.
-Theft/attempted theft, fire, lightning, aircraft, flood, explosion or other
unwarranted acts
- Maintenance or repair work carried out during the warranty period by
parties other then the manufacturer or staff authorised by the
manufacturer.
- Incorrect translation of this manual
Warranty Terms and Conditions
1. All components stated are where applicable and as manufactured by Talbott’s
Biomass Energy Systems Ltd.
2. Items (*) are valid for a period of 6 months and are subject to the equipment being
used in accordance with the design parameters and recorded recommended
operating temperatures of your system as set when the appliance was
commissioned.
3. All warranty items only qualify for a claim if in our opinion the equipment has been
used within its design parameters as set out in the operations manual.
4. A warranty claim will not be valid if in the manufacturer’s opinion the component
concerned failed as a direct result of misuse or neglect.
5. If a component covered by warranty fails as a result of accidental damage this
will be classified as neglect and therefore a claim will not be valid.
6. Failure of any component as a result of consequential damage by either neglect
or misuse will not be classified as a valid warranty claim.
7. Failure to comply and properly maintain and service the equipment according to
the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations will void the warranty and
will be classified as neglect.
8. The warranty does not cover components damage as a result of theft/attempted
theft, fire, lightning, aircraft, flood or explosion damage or other unwarranted
acts.
9. NO FUEL SHOULD BE BURNT OTHER THAN AS SPECIFIED IN THIS
MANUAL. The fuel must not contain halogenated organic compounds or heavy
metals as a result of treatment with wood-preservatives or coatings.
A Full list of Talbot’s Biomass Energy Systems Ltd General Terms and Conditions is
available upon request

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Warranty Components
All items are covered by the Talbott’s twelve month guarantee with the exception of
the following:
Please Note - Items marked (*) are covered by a 6 month warranty.
Door Components
Sight Glasses
Door Rope
Fan Unit
Main Fan Belts
Main Fan Pulleys
Brickwork & Ceramics
Fire Cement
Door Cement
Ceramic Tiles (*)
Ceramic Blocks (*)
Ceramic Slabs (*)
High Temperature Fire Bricks (*)
Electrical System
Fuses
Cabling
Fabricated Components
Top Tube
Brick Retaining Plates
Warning
Assure that you fully understand the instruction manual and have received sufficient
training in the use of this machine and the particular safety precautions to be observed.
Persons under the age of 18 years should not operate this machine except under
supervision during a course of training.

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BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE ENSURE THAT:
-All guards and fences are securely fitted and correctly set in accordance with
the current regulation.
-Appliance is cleaned out and has been checked over to instructions
-Loose clothing is either removed or fastened and jewellery removed
-That the correct fuel is being used
-The working area is well lit, clean and unobstructed
-Suitable PPE is available
WHEN SETTING, CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THIS MACHINE:
Assure all moving parts of the machine are stationary before setting, cleaning or
making any adjustments.
Report immediately to a person in authority any machine malfunction or operator
hazard. Do not attempt to repair the machine unless competent to do so.
Assure all power sources are isolated before any maintenance work commences.
WHEN IN OPERATION
Parts of the appliance may be above normal temperatures, do not touch any parts
other than instructed.
General Usage of Hand Fed Heater
Initial Lighting
Ensure the machine has power to the control box and appliance is in full working
order (refer to daily checks). Start by lighting a small fire in the centre of the firebox
using paper or cardboard and small lengths of wood. Once the wood has caught fire
start to increase the size of material.
Load Level Inside Fire Box

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There are a number of points that must be adhered to
•No accelerants should be used within the firebox for lighting or during
operation (e.g. Thinners)
•These appliances are designed to burn wood off-cuts and no plastics or other
foreign matter should be burned within the firebox (this will cause smoke and
residue within the appliance)
•The load level on the front of the appliance must be adhered to (overloading
damages the appliance and causes smoke)
•When loading, material must not be thrown against the back wall (under high
temperatures the bricks will be brittle)
•The appliance needs to be cleaned regularly (see cleaning instructions)
•The appliance must always be in full working order whenever it is used with
all fan switches on and operational
•Loading door is only to be opened for re-fuelling
•Appliance should be raked down to a flat firebox bed and loaded little but
often –with cut-offs no bigger than 200mm wide whenever it is loaded.
TAKE NOTE: IF ANY OF THE ABOVE ARE NOT ADHERED TO THIS WILL
RESULT IN YOUR WARRANTY BEING VOIDED
Induced Air*
Combustion Fan
The Combustion Fan increases the flow of air needed for clean combustion. This is
located at the rear of the appliance and has a 230 volt supply. There is a switch located
at the right of the fan, it is essential that this remains on permanently, and when
switching off the appliance it is done through the isolator on the panel.
THE APPLIANCE CANNOT BE RUN WITHOUT THIS FAN OPERATIONAL
If the appliance was to be run the heater would begin to smoke due to insufficient air
flow and overtime hot spots would develop within the fire box causing damage to the
heat exchange. Also the fumes will begin to track back through top tube inside and
burn out the combustion fan as it vents out through the surrounding area.
*Excluding the T75 model

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Combustion Fan Top Tube
Top Tube
The top tube is located across the top of the fire box and is attached to the combustion
fan. Its purpose is to allow the air to pass through the holes running along the tubes
length and evenly distribute it around the fire box. These will commonly get warped
and burnt through due to overloading of the firebox.
Thermostat
Description
The thermostat is used to monitor and regulate the temperature of the heat exchange
through the use of the main fan.
Operation
Within the ‘stat’ there is a silver dial which reads the heat exchange temperature on
older models this was done in Fahrenheit on newer models this is done in Celsius (the
bottom point of silver dial is the current temp). The top pin (furthest right) is the over
temp this is commonly set at 200’F (90oC) if the stat has a red reset button and this
temperature is reached the fan will need to be reset to run correctly in older appliances
the over temp setting is inactive. The middle pin indicates when the fan will activate
when in it’s automatic setting this is normally set at 150’F (60oC), the lowest pin
indicates when the main fan will cut off which is normally set at 100’F (30oC).
The ‘stat’ will only work in this way when the white push knob is pulled out leaving it on
its automatic setting. When this knob is pushed in the ‘stat’ will be on its manual setting
which will cause the fan to run constantly.
When the appliance has switched off in fire out the thermostat will still activate the main
fan if the temperature exceeds the middle pins set point.
On newer models there is also a read reset button on the right hand side. This will
need to be pressed in if the appliance has gone over temperature.