THE GALLERY COLLECTION Tiger Cub User manual

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Tiger Cub
THEGALLERYCOLLECTION.CO.UK

Solid Fuel Stoves Manual v177. Issued
- 15/01/2018 (431)
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LEAVE HIS DOCUMEN WI H HE HOUSEHOLDER!
All iger Stoves exceed the safety and performance requirements of European Standards
Intermittent burning solid fuel roomheaters for installation with a single dedicated chimney.
Manufacturer's tests, pending test by CEN laboratory Cub Stove
Fuel Wood Logs (Beech)
Test Standard EN 13240
Test Cycle 0 7kg per 0 75hrs
Settings Air slide 50%
Flue Draught Pa (ins WG) 12
Efficiency % 78 8
Recommended Output Rating kW 4 0 kW
Mean Flue Gas Temp Rise ºC 250
Minimum air entry requirement 2200 mm²
Minimum Clearance to combustibles (allow min 50mm clearance to non-combustibles) 500mm (150mm at rear with heat shield
fitted) - but see further instructions inside
Emissions as if
02=13%
NOx mg/m³ 98
CO % 0 23
CxHy mg/m³
Gas flow g/sec 2 4
Smoke Emission mg/m³ 32
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 15 Jan 2018
Read these instructions! Use only recommended 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:
Flue Draught
measured on
commissioning:
Fuel used on
commissioning
I definitively assert that this installation is safe, has been lit and demonstrated to the
householder, conforms with current building regulations and with these instructions
SIGNED: DATE:
O FIND A QUALIFIED INS ALLER, FUEL SUPPLIER or CHIMNEY SWEEP, CON AC :
UK: The Solid Fuel Association, 7 Swanwick Court, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7AS Tel:[phone] www solidfuel co uk
RoI: Irish Nationwide Fireplace Organisation, 162 Capel Street, Dublin 1 Tel:[phone] www fireplace ie
Distributed only by: Percy Doughty & Co, Imperial Point, Stone Hill Rd, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 9TN
Tel: [phone]
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(Shown with optional rear heat shield)

The Cub is a freestanding solid multi-fuel heating stove
INS ALLING 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
ASBES OS: Your stove does not contain asbestos, but take care
to avoid disturbing asbestos in an old installation
WEIGH : Your stove is heavy (60kg) 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 12Pa (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 1m above any roof
ridge
•Having an internal cross-section preferably never less than
125mm diameter, or more than 0 14m² (eg 375 x 375mm)
Exceptionally, where 125mm flue is impractical, a 100mm
internal diameter flue may be used, which must be short,
straight, accessible at both ends for cleaning and completely
insulated
•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 highly 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
INS ALLA ION
Typical installation (left) in
masonry fireplace with solid
hearth extending at least
250mm in front of stove
Completely and absolutely
sealed into oversize
chimney with a 125mm
diameter connecting flue
pipe
Where the stove is to be
fitted in a shed, inland
marine craft or other building
for occasional use a short
125mm or 100mm internal
diameter flue may be used,
with the proviso that the flue is:
•Substantially straight
•Insulated - to keep the gases hot so that they rise
•At least 2m high
•Accessible from both ends for cleaning
•Protected against rain by a cap
Special care is needed to protect vulnerable, such as wooden or
plastic, buildings, or craft against fire
Follow the detailed instructions for marine installations on a
separate leaflet at www.soliftec.com/installation.htm
SAFE CLEARANCES
This stove can get VERY hot -
hot enough to set fire to
combustibles such as carpet,
textiles, wood, glass-fibre
(GRP), paper, wallpaper,
plastics, furniture, clothing,
cardboard, plasterboard some
distance away Under normal
circumstance, with good
ventilation the stove should be
fitted at least 500mm away
from combustible materials
(700mm in front), on a non-
combustible hearth
(temperature below is <100°C
so a light-duty hearth can be
used)
If the optional heat shield is
fitted, the safe distance to
combustibles can be reduced
to 150mm from the shield at
the rear
Clearance around the stove
can be reduced to just 100mm
where any combustible
materials are protected by
either
(1) 150mm of solid masonry, or
(2) a protection panel of 45mm
calcium silicate foam board
with a 10mm air gap behind
AIR SUPPLY
Your stove needs air to breathe - there should be a permanent
fresh air supply into the space in which it is installed equal to
about 550mm² for each kW of nominal output
This degree of air can often be provided by leakage around door
frames etc, especially in older buildings It is commonly accepted
that this alone may suffice for appliances below about 5kW
output It must be a matter for the judgement of the installer as to
whether an extra permanent air vent is required Where is
needed, it is wise to fit an outside vent as close to the fire as
possible, to prevent unpleasant draughts An extractor fan, or
another fuel-using appliance in the same building, can remove
this air
CHECK HE INS ALLA ION !
Whichever method of installation is used, It is imperative that: (1)
The route for gases from the stove to the chimney terminal is
completely 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 Once installed, light the fire,
demonstrate it to the householder and check that:
1) It burns controllably and does not emit fumes to the room
2) The route for gases from the stove to the chimney terminal is
completely airtight, unobstructed and able to be swept
3) The entire construction is of durable fireproof materials
4) The flue presents a draught in use of at least 12Pa
LIVING WI H YOUR S OVE
Every fuel, chimney and condition of use is different Only
experience will show which are the best settings for you
LIGH ING If lighting after a period of non-use, do check that the
flueways and chimney are completely clear Empty the ashes
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HIS APPLIANCE BECOMES EX REMELY HO
AND CAN PRODUCE POISONOUS GASES.
A fire-guard should be used if children or the infirm are
present. he installer is required to EXAC LY follow
these instructions and to completely comply with all
local, national and international standards.

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 control slide to the 'high' (right)
position When the fire is burning well, move the control to the
lowest practical setting
FILLING: Don't fill above the level shown in the diagram
CON ROL How fast the fire burns depends on how much air
reaches the fuel The stove has just one air control, below the
window Move the slide to the right for highest output, to the left
for 'low' The control can get very
hot, so move it only with the handle
supplied
The best settings for you will
depend on your fuel, air supply and
flue draught and can only be found
from experience
EMP YING ASHES Stir the fire
with a poker 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
EX ENDED 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 HE WINDOW CLEAN 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 Reduce the risk of staining by using
only very dry fuel
OPENING HE 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 becomes extremely hot
SUMMER SHU 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
There is no 'perfect' fuel, so we strongly recommend that you try
a selection of fuels (or mixtures) to find which suits you best Do
avoid dusty materials like sawdust, they can burn far to violently
SMOKE CON ROL: 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 100mm x 200mm
• Ensure logs are absolutely dry (less than 20% moisture)
• Fill the stove criss-cross, so air can circulate between logs
• Fill 'little and often'
• When first lighting, or reviving a fire from embers, use only very
small, thin, dry, sticks
JOINERY WAS E Dry wood offcuts will burn well, but don't
expect softwood waste to burn as cleanly or for as long as
hardwood logs
PEA : Sod turf must be thoroughly dry BNM peat briquettes are
approved for use in Smokeless Zones in the RoI
LIGNI E (not smokeless) is a natural mineral, between peat and
coal It lights easily and burns well, but produces much ash
HOUSECOAL or BI UMINOUS COAL (not smokeless) makes
lots of tarry smoke and large volumes of flammable gas which
make it difficult to control and risk explosions Despite its low
cost, it rarely represents value for money Don't use housecoal
AN HRACI E (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
BRIQUE ES 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
PE ROLEUM COKE sold as 'Petcoke', 'Longbeach' and other
names, is made from oil, should not be used, it will rapidly
degrade interior parts
HOUSEHOLD WAS ES Some plastics give off toxic fumes when
burned and remember that batteries and aerosols explode! The
stove is not an incinerator, so only ever use the recommended
fuels and 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 HE CHIMNEY It is quite normal for a little
smoke to be emitted from the chimney when the fire is cold Use
only VERY dry wood or smokeless fuels
DAMAGED LINERS The Cub 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 HEA OU PU : A stove can heat a typical room of about
12m³ volume for each kW of output, so a 5kW model can heat up
to (12 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 CON ROLLABILI Y 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
DIFFICUL Y BURNING FOR EX ENDED PERIODS If the fire
goes out with fuel still in the firebox, then this is probably because
too little air has been reaching it, 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
HE DOOR CA CH may need
adjusting as the rope seal 'beds
down' Simply loosen the screw at
the end of the shaft and move the
tapered pin as required Re-tighten
the screw
CONDENSA ION onto cool
surfaces inside the stove can be
severe if fuel is in any way damp
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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
SMOKE COMING IN O 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- Chimney draught in use MUST be
at least 12Pa
CHIMNEY FIRE: In the rare event of deposits inside the chimney
igniting (roaring sound + dense smoke and sparks from the
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
MAIN ENANCE
MON HLY- 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 HE CHIMNEY The entire length of the
chimney from stove to outlet should be swept annually, more
often if smoky fuels are used
NEW PAR S 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 NEVER use aerosol spray or wax near the hot fire –
they can ignite Painted steel parts can be refurbished using
special spray paint
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'
PAR S AND ACCESSORIES
When ordering parts, you have the 'Cub' or 'Tiger Cub' Stove
Tiger spares Tel: [phone]
Wearable parts
1Replaceable Lining brick - Rear
2Throat (baffle) Plate
3Hinge Pin
4Replaceable Lining brick, left or right
6Window
7Door catch Assembly
8Ashpan
10 Grate
12 Optional Heat Shield Kit
Touch-up paint, black
Rope seal kit
Cub Stoves are a truly international product - designed and developed in England, tested in
The Netherlands They are cast using Australian iron and assembled in China from
components manufactured in Japan, China, the USA and the UK
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The Tiger stove designs are registered at the UK Patent Office and protected by Copyright © and UK Design Right, Glyn Hughes 2006-2018 Certain parts are UK Patent Applied
For This document printed 15/01/2018 We are always striving to improve these products and may change their specification without notice