TSIAKMAKIS BROS santorini User manual

TSIAKMAKIS BROS CO - KAMINI
Energy Fireplaces
User’s Manual
Installation & Operation

Manual Version 1.0
T S I A K M A K I S B R O S C O
Manual
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
The present installation and operation user’s manual
is part of the harmonization study for the
Kamini’s Fireplaces
with the European directive for safety,
89/106/EEC for Construction products
According to the study the appliances are able to bear the CE
marking.
The present manual has been composed and published by the
manufacturing company:
TSIAKMAKIS BROS CO - KAMINI
Over ring road Olimbiados str.,
Evosmos, Thessaloniki,
p.c. 56224, Greece
Τ: [phone] • F: [phone]
www.tzakiatokamini.gr
For the publication of this manual, the company has co-operated
with the technical consultants:

Manual Version 1.0
Table of Contents
1 Introduction......................................................3
2 Installation instructions.....................................5
Chimney - introduction.......................................... 5
Chimney outcome (hat) ........................................ 6
Installation space.................................................. 7
Air supply.............................................................. 8
Power supply........................................................ 8
Ventilator installation .......................................... 10
Insulation installation .......................................... 10
3 Operation instructions....................................12
Operation description ......................................... 12
Wood fuel............................................................ 15
Starting a fire ...................................................... 16
Grate................................................................... 18
Ash pan............................................................... 18
Flue damper ....................................................... 18
Use of the device................................................ 19
Opening of the door............................................ 19
Combustion adjustment...................................... 20
Damper............................................................... 20
Combustion maintenance................................... 20
Use with door open............................................. 21

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Stopping a fire .................................................... 21
4 Maintenance and service...............................23
Cleaning of the chimney..................................... 23
Combustion chamber cleaning........................... 24
Ceramic crystal cleaning .................................... 24
5 Safety instructions..........................................26
Safety distances ................................................. 26
Fire prevention.................................................... 26
6 Troubleshooting .............................................27
7 Marking..........................................................30
8 Technical characteristics................................32
Straight fireplaces............................................... 33
Three sided fireplaces ........................................ 36
Quattro fireplaces ............................................... 39
Water jacket (Boiler) fireplaces........................... 42
9 CERTIFICATES.............................................44
Patent certificate................................................. 45
Manufacturer Declaration of Conformity............. 47
Initial type testing according to EN 13229:2006 .49

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1Introduction
DO NOT DISCARD THIS M ANUAL
Important operating
and maintenance
instructions
included
Read, understand and
follow these instructions
for safe installation and
operation
Dear customer,
TSIAKMAKIS BROS CO - KAMINI highly appreciates your choice
of its product, a result of systematic study and embodying long-
term experience on the fireplaces field. The product of
TSIAKMAKIS BROS CO - KAMINI has been designed to provide
the utmost in safety, reliability and high efficiency.
►For your safety and better use of the fireplace, please read
the users’ manual thoroughly before installation and
operation. Pay special attention to all cautions and warnings.
►This manual should be retained for future reference. We
suggest you keep it with your other important documents
and product manuals.
►The information contained in this manual unless noted
otherwise, applies to all models and refers to the buyer-user
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of the appliance and anyone else is implicated on the
installation and maintenance.
►Any change or intervention on the appliance except all
mentioned in the present manual is forbidden.
►The installer has to apply all the installation instructions that
are mentioned in the present manual, to do the first start
and deliver the appliance only if its function has been
thoroughly understood by the end user.
The installation should be performed by well trained
and qualified personnel.
If the information in these instructions is not exactly
followed, a fire may result causing property damage,
or personal injury.
►TSIAKMAKIS BROS CO –KAMINI is not responsible in any
body injury or property damage that may be caused from not
applying the installation, operation, maintenance and safety
instructions written in the present manual.
Your new product will provide you many years of trouble-free
enjoyment!

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2Installation instructions
WARNING! Installation MUST comply with all local
regulations, including those relating to national and
European standards.
Chimney - introduction
The chimney is the duct from where the extraction of the
exhaust gas to the environment is performed at the burning
devices with natural draught (fireplaces –stoves).
The fireplace should fulfill the following specifications:
►The structure and the materials should be consistent with the
safety rules.
►It is forbidden to pass through staircases, skylights or
ventilation ducts.
The passing of the chimney through the wooden roof
is forbidden except if perimetrical of the duct an extra
built wall with adequate heat insulation is
constructed.
Wooden roof components perimetrical to the chimney
duct should be placed at a distance ≥70cm.
►The advisable material for the construction of the chimney is
stainless steel sheet metal. In between the duct an insulating
material is placed, that conserves the temperature and helps
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the right draught and the avoidance of liquidation of the
exhaust gas in the internal of its walls.
►Every chimney should be connected to exclusively one
appliance (fireplace, stove, boiler, etc).
►The internal diameter of the chimney should be consistent
with the specifications of the manufacturer.
►The profile of the chimney is advised to be circular because
by this way the smooth flow of the exhaust gas is assisted,
the friction is eliminated, and the attachment of burn
products (smog, tar) at the walls is avoided.
►In case of square or rectangular profiles, the corners should
have a radius ≥ 20mm.
►The height of the chimney should be ≥ 3,5 m from the top of
the device and where a corner is needed to be constructed,
this should be ≥ 45 °.
The common use of the same chimney with other
appliances is prohibited.
No passing of water pipes, air conditioning or power
cables inside the chimney is permitted.
TSIAKMAKIS BROS CO assumes no responsibility in
case of injury or property damage if the installation
instructions of the chimney are not followed.
Chimney outcome (hat)
The chimney ending (hat) is the device at the end of the
chimney and is used to prevent the inflow of foreign bodies
inside the chimney and the smooth flow of the exhaust gases to
the atmosphere.
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►Be constructed of materials resistant to weather conditions
(e.g. stainless steel).
►If the closest obstacle to the chimney is a tree or an
element inflammable and there is a danger of fire, then the
minimum distance between the chimney and this element
should be ≥ 8m.
►At buildings where more than one chimney end, the height
difference would be ≥ 60cm to prevent inflow of smoke.
The hat of the chimney should be constructed so
that it does not disturb neighboring buildings.
Installation space
The installation location is selected with criterion the safe use of
the device, the position of the chimney and combustion air
flow.
The installation and use of the device in bedrooms, bathrooms
and stairwells is prohibited.
The use of the ventilation system while using the device in the
same area is prohibited. There is a vacuum risk forcing the
exhaust to get out from the device to the room.
The installation of the device in potentially explosive
atmospheres is prohibited.
The use of the device in cooking areas where gas is used is
permitted if there is ventilation.
The use of camera in places where there is a risk of
fire is strictly prohibited.

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Air supply
For the operation of the device it is necessary to provide
ambient air to the combustion chamber of the device. Proper
air flow ensures proper combustion and provides fresh air to
the ventilator, maintaining as much as possible the moisture
content, reducing in that way the drying effect of the
atmosphere.
►The air supply to the device should be compatible with the
technical specifications of the device.
►If there is not direct air flow from the external environment
then it can be obtained from adjacent areas that have
contact with the outside environment via pipelines.
►The duct system should be constructed from heat resistant
materials.
►On the outer side of the air supply louvers should be
mounted for blocking importation of foreign bodies, and the
holes should be able to deliver the required amount of air to
the device.
►Make sure that during operation of the device the air flow
will not stop.
Power supply
In case the device has a ventilator, it should be connected to
the power supply in a distance ≥ 1m from the device through
insulated conductor for protection. To start or stop operation of
the ventilator a switch should be installed at a safe distance
from the device radiation area or alternatively a wall digital
controller.
►A silicone cable is recommended for the ventilator
connection.
►All necessary measures to protect electrical connections
from the heat emitted by the device should be taken.
►The installation of outdoor decorative lighting to the device
is only permitted if the risk of fire from overheating or the
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►The facility should include grounding and electrical safety
board, as defined by the technical regulations.
►The electrical connection should be done only by
experienced and qualified personnel.

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Ventilator installation
►If hot air is transferred from the device in adjacent rooms,
the length of the pipelines should be ≤ 3m with the existing
pipe profile Φ125mm.
►If you wish the transfer of air at a distance ≥ 3m it is
proposed to use contractions for reducing the profile
Φ125mm to Φ100mm in order to maintain the initial
pressure.
►The operation control of the ventilator is done by a digital
wall thermostat.
►The outlets of the warm air should be separated with a
distance ≥ 35cm from walls and ceilings.
►The hot air transfer ducts should be made of smooth
stainless steel tube.
►To reduce heat losses it is proposed to insulate the hot air
transfer duct.
►To connect the fan with the outside air it should be used a
hose of a Φ125mm diameter at both entrances of the
ventilator.
The electric connection should be performed only by
an experienced electrician.
Insulation installation
To eliminate the risk of possible ignition of flammable materials
that are near the device and to minimize heat loss through the
walls or ceiling it is suggested:
►The minimum distance between the chimney and the roof
should be ≤ 30cm. The chimney should be insulated with a
suitable non-combustible material which does not deform at
high temperatures. In case of high risk it should also be
installed additional ceiling insulation material over the device
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►If the wall is made of flammable material it should be
installed plasterboard and additional ceiling insulation
material between the ceiling and the plasterboard.
The flammable materials that are at a radius 40cm
away from the chimney should be removed.
It is forbidden to install wires in the walls or ceiling
at a distance ≤ 60cm from where the device is
installed.
Failure to follow the insulation rules may cause fire.
As insulation material ceramic cotton is proposed.

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3Operation instructions
WARNING! DO NOT operate fireplace before reading
and understanding operating instructions. Failure to
operate fireplace according to operating instructions could
cause fire or injury.
WARNING! High temperatures may ignite clothing or
other combustible materials. Keep clothing, furniture and
other combustible materials away.
The fireplace is designed to work with intermittent cycle.
If you expect that children may come into contact with this
fireplace, we recommend locking the door of the fireplace.
Operation description
The environment air comes into the fireplace forced by the fan
which is placed at the bottom of the fireplace. The air is pushed
through the first air chamber where is preheated by the contact
with the combustion chamber. The combustion is assisted by
the secondary chamber, placed inside the combustion chamber,
which emits more air to complete combustion and eliminate the
monoxides. The air then enters the second air chamber which is
placed inside the combustion chamber and is responsible for
the 70% of the total heating of the air. When the air comes into
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the third air chamber it comes in contact with the fireplace
chimney, through which hot exhaust circulates, and thus heats
the air even more. The hot air comes out of the fireplace
through the tubes at the top of the fireplace and the exhaust is
led through the chimney to the environment.
The fireplace is also equipped with:
1) a sliding door mechanism which has
Rollers with bearings
Wire for noiseless operation
Counterweight
Telescopic guides for smoother use
Wick to fully seal the door
2) Automatic damper mechanism for the exhaust gas
3) Sliding and hinged door made of ceramic glass
4) Knob for the controlled adjustment of the combustion air

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Wood fuel
The device is designed to operate only with wood fuel.
►Properly seasoned wood is important for successful operation
of your fireplace. Most woodburning fireplace problems are
caused by burning wet, unseasoned wood. Seasoned
firewood is wood that is cut to size, split and air dried to a
moisture content of around 18%.
The wood fuel supply should be carried out, if possible, during
the summer months.
►The continuous use of wet wood is causing pollution to the
device and ceramic glass with tobacco and tar residues and
fast blockage of the chimney.
►The wood that is recommended is: beech, oak, oak. Avoid
resinous wood like pine, fir, and soft resin wood such as
poplar, willow because they burn quickly releasing soot
resulting fast blockage to the chimney.
►Prefer wood with high consistency and weight to ensure
constant and intense flame.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT burn wet or green
wood.
WARNING! Fire Risk! DO NOT store wood:
•In front of the fireplace.
• In space required for loading or ash removal.
The use of wood fuel that cause small explosions is
forbidden. There is risk of ceramic glass breakage
and injury.

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Burning of painted wood, chipboard, paper, plastics
is forbidden. There is risk of damaging the chimney
and environmental pollution.
The use of any liquid fuel is forbidden.
In addition:
►Do not place the wood on the walls and the ceramic glass of
the device.
►Do not stack much wood, place it in a way that it gets air
and thereby proper combustion is ensured.
Starting a fire
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Keep combustible materials,
gasoline and other combustible vapors and liquids
away from the fireplace.
DO NOT:
• store combustible materials close to the fireplace
• use gasoline, liquid fuels, kerosene or similar liquids
to start a fire or during the fireplace is in use.
After installing the device the first test lighting should be
performed to determine the correct installation and operation of
the fireplace.
The first lighting should be done by the installer.

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For the first lighting wood fuel should be used in quantities less
than 50% of the nominal consumption of the device.
The first three or four fires should be of moderate size to allow
the bending materials to be burned from the fireplace and paint
to cure. You may notice an industrial smell during the first few
fires. This is considered normal.
►Ventilate the area leaving a window open.
►If the device has a ventilator, it should be set under
operation.
►Open the flue damper to a fully open position. To succeed
this, close the door of the fireplace.
►Use twisted paper on the fireplace grate.
►Arrange kindling or small pieces of wood to form a ‘tent’ on
the fireplace grate.
►Pre-warm the flue to establish a draught to help reduce
smoke spillage during start-up. Hold a rolled up piece of
burning newspaper under the flue damper for a few
moments.
►Light the paper to ignite the kindling.
►Add small pieces of wood until a hot bed of coals has been
established.
►Add a minimum of three average size pieces of firewood (and
not more than six), placed to allow combustion air and
flames between them.
CAUTION! Smells and vapors released during initial
operation may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
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WARNING! DO NOT throw the wood pieces with force
in the fireplace. There is danger of crack or chink of
the cast iron.
In no case stop the fire with water. There is danger
of causing damage to the device.
Do not remove the burning wood from the device.
There is danger of causing personal injury or fire.
Grate
This fireplace is designed to be used with the grate supplied
with this unit. The grate may break down over time and may
need occasional replacement.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Use only the factory-supplied grate:
►Keeps logs in place.
►Allows proper air circulation around the fire.
Ash pan
This fireplace is designed to be used with the ash pan supplied
with this unit. The ash pan is used to collect the ashes, which
are disposed periodically.
CAUTION! The ash pan should be placed correctly, with the
lower wall opposite the entrance of the air. Otherwise the
entrance of air flow is restricted and traction problems are
caused.
Flue damper
• Must be in fully open position (close the door of the fireplace)
during operation of the fireplace.
• Before lighting the fireplace, verify fully open position by
looking up from the inside of the fireplace.