Victoria Viki User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
for installation and operation of solid fuel cookers
Viki

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Technical specifications and description..................................................................................... 3
3. Cooker assembling...................................................................................................................... 6
4. Cooker operation......................................................................................................................... 7
5. Important instructions for fire-precaution and safety regulations................................................ 9
6. Cleaning...................................................................................................................................... 9
7. Possible defects and their causes............................................................................................... 10
8. Equipment completion.............................................................................................................. 11

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1. Introduction.
We congratulate you on the excellent choice!
We hope that your new solid fuel cooker will make much more conveniences in your household.
The solid fuel cooker is designed for cooking and heating. It can be used in kitchens and villas
but it is not intended to be built in kitchen furniture. The solid fuel cooker is made and tested in
accordance with the requirements of the European standard EN 12815 and it responds to the
approved technical documentation. For the sake of convenience we will use the name “cooker”
from now on.
You may expect that you will have the opportunity to use your cooker for the purpose with
which it was made, for a long period of time, and with the least possible servicing. That is why
we have a request for you, which is only for your benefit:
Do not leave the instructions unread. The assembly and the exploitation of a
cooker are connected with different legal obligations, which are explained in this
instruction. According to the laws and regulations for safety, when using an
appliance of such class, the buyer and the user of the cooker are obliged, with the help of
this instruction, to inform themselves for the assembling and the right operation of the
appliance.
The correct installation, careful exploitation and care for the cooker are of great necessity for its
perfect functioning and longevity.
By keeping the instruction in a good condition, you will always be able to inform yourself about
the right maintenance of the cooker before using.
2. Technical specifications and description.
2.1. Technical specifications.
The technical specifications of the cooker are given in the table hereafter:
Model
Fuel
Nominal heat
output
Flue gasses
temperature
Flue gasses
mass
Minimal
draught at
nominal heat
output
Net
weight
[кW]
[0С]
[g/s]
[Pa]
[кг]
Viki
Wood
10.51
220
10.98
12
122
Viki Lux
Wood
10.51
220
10.98
12
125
Table 1.
Dimensions: width -930 mm, depth -623 mm, height -874 mm.
Oven dimensions: width -411 mm, depth -490 mm, height -221 mm.
Flue socket: Ø150 mm.
Fuel type and fuel mass per hour: dry wood logs -3.18 kg/h.
Distance to adjacent combustible materials: 80 cm –in front, 40 cm -side, 40 cm -rear. When
a thermo resistant base is using, it has to peep out from the firedoor 50 cm –in front and 30 cm –
sideways.

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2.2. Description.
The main components of the cooker are:
Fig.1.
1.Body; 2.Knob; 3.Secondary air inlet control; 4.Firedoor; 5.Handle; 6.Ashpan; 7.Thermometer;
8.Oven door; 9.Knob; 10.Flap; 11.Grill; 12.Fireclay brick 30х110х220; 13.Fireclay brick
30х220х260 (2pcs); 14.Firegrate; 15.Fireclay brick 30х220х300 (3pcs); 16.Removable bottom
plate; 17.Servicing access door; 18.Top plate; 19.Towel rail.
Except these parts and components the cooker consists of:
Glass
The mounted glass stands up to 850ºC of temperature difference, so it cannot be damaged by the
high temperature which is achieved when the cooker is working. But it could be damaged by a
mechanical influence when installing or transporting the cooker, or by putting big wooden logs
into the firebox.
The glass belongs to the spare parts which are quickly worn out, and that is why it is not
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Polluting the glass with soot
The construction of the cooker helps during exploitation not to pollute the glass with soot. The
soot is accumulated only when there is bad burning, which may be caused by the following
reasons: the static pressure and the dimension of the chimney do not comply with the needed
parameters for the cooker, the air flow necessary for the combustion is stopped too early, or the
right fuel is not used. In order to keep the glass as clean as possible from soot, the wood logs
must be placed in such a manner that the cut surface is not facing to the glass.
We cannot influence to those factors and that is the reason why we cannot guarantee that
the glass will not be polluted with soot.
Refractory plates
The firebox is supplied with refractory plates. These plates keep the heat and give it back into
the firebox in order to increase the burning temperature. The higher is the burning temperature,
the higher is the effectiveness of the burning process. As a result of too high temperatures or
mechanical influences the refractory plates might be damaged. Very temperatures can be formed
if the flue draught is too high, the secondary air inlet control is fully open and the ashpan is not
close to the front panel. In this case the burning process is uncontrolled. Under mechanical
influence it is understood e.g. throwing a wood log into the firebox or using bigger wood logs.
The refractory plates might be easily exchanged. If there is only a crack then it is not necessary
to change them. It is necessary only in case when the metal parts between them or under them
can be visibly seen.
The refractory plates are quickly worn out, and that is why they are not included in the
warranty conditions.
Sealing
The sealing of the cooker are made of special glass fiber and does not content asbestos. This
material is worn out during usage and the sealing must be periodically exchanged. Your
shopkeeper could order these sealing to us.
The sealing is quickly worn out parts, and that is why they are not included in the
warranty conditions.
Bottom grate
The lower part of the firebox is supplied with cast-iron grate. This grate could be blocked up by
nails in the wooden material, small wooden parts, the residue, etc. You are advised to clean
regularly the grate in order to keep its functionality.
When using inappropriate fuel or reaching high temperatures due to incorrect servicing, the
grate could be permanently damaged.
The grate is quickly worn out, and that is why it is not included in the warranty
conditions.
Paint

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The cooker is painted in highly temperature-resistant paint. This paint is resistant to high
temperatures, but it is not resistant to moisture. Please do not put any objects on the paint. When
dust eventually accumulates then clean by brush or dry towel, but not by wet towel or water.
When the cooker is set to work for the first time it is necessary to leave the paint to be heated for
a few hours to be baked and to reach its maximum thermal stability. During that period do not
put anything on the cooker or do not touch the outer surface, so that it can remain unaffected.
The smell which is produced is caused by the baking of the paint and disappears after a few
hours. That is why the room should be well aired.
If as a result of overheating or incorrect servicing the color changes into white-grey, or a stain of
rust appears or a part of the surface is damaged, then it is not a problem. You may order a spray
in the appropriate color to your shopkeeper.
Handles and Knobs
The handles and knobs of the cooker are made of brass or nickel-plated. This is an advantage
because they cannot be worn out. The handles and knobs are heated to such a degree as the front
part of the cooker that is why they must be serviced by using a heat-resistant glove.
Oven
The temperature of the oven depends from the burning intensity and from the quantity of the
fuel. Primary air control sets the burning stage and it regulates very well the oven temperature.
If you like to heat oven we recommends increasing temperature by ensuring bright fire. There is
a thermometer pos.№7 on the glass of the oven door pos.№8 for easier temperature controlling.
If you like to bake a dish we recommend using a grill pos.№14, which can be put on the bottom
of the oven or on the side profiles.
Caution! When using the oven put more fuel –the volume of the flue gasses
increase and the heating is better and uniform!
When the oven is not using, we recommend leaving oven door open to heat premises
better.
3. Cooker assembling.
It is necessary the following conditions to be kept in order to ensure a safe and correct work of
the cooker:
The cooker should be installed in rooms with sufficient air flow which is required for
the combustion.
The chimney should be high enough (at least 5 meters and an open hole at least
ø200mm).
If there are any combustible materials or constructions, the cooker should be away
from them to the 80 cm –in front, 40 cm -side, 40 cm -rear.
If there are any combustible materials or constructions, the top plate of the cooker
should be away from them at least of 100 cm.
Chimney pipes must be at least of 50 cm of any combustible materials or
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After the installation of the cooker it is attached to the chimney through chimney pipes
ø150 mm. The connections between the separate chimney pipes and the socket should
be tight. The chimney pipe should not enter into the chimney.
4. Cooker operation.
4.1. Fuels.
The most appropriate fuels are dried wood logs and briquettes. The wood logs, stored in the
open under sheds, reach a humidity level of 10%-15% after 2 years, when they are most suitable
for combustion. We recommend to burn wood dried as much as possible. The maximum heat
output is reached after burning wood logs dried for at least 2 years period of time.
The fresh cut wood has little calorific effect, high humidity and burns poorly –they extract a lot
of flue gases and additionally contaminate the environment. This leads to minimizing the
longevity of the cooker and chimney as well. The increased condensate and tar content in the
flue gases leads to blocking up the flue pipes and the chimney, and an appreciable impurity of
the glass. When using them, the heat output of the cooker falls to 50%, and the fuel consumption
grows twice.
It is not recommended to use the following fuels in the cooker: wet or tarred wood, shavings,
culms, high calorific coals, polymers, paper and cardboard (except for the ignition).
Do not use liquid fuels.
Do not use the cooker like a furnace for burning waste matters.
If the cooker is used for burning unalloyed fuels then the warranty is not valid.
4.2. Control devices.
Before the first ignition of the cooker pay attention to the function of all control devices.
The primary air passes through the bottom grate and goes into the firebox. Primary air is
necessary for faster ignition. The quantity of the primary air is done by slightly pulling the
ashpan and its quantity depends from the distance to front panel.
Secondary air provides the fire with the required for the combustion oxygen and assists for the
better combustion of the fuel. The quantity of the secondary air is controlled through the
regulator pos.3, mounted on the front panel. While the cooker is working, the secondary air
regulator ensures control over the combustion process both qualitatively and quantitatively. The
secondary air regulator should not be closed when the cooker is working. In many cases the
secondary air regulator has been closed shortly after the ignition, despite our directions, in order
to reduce the fuel consumption. This leads to limitation of the flow of oxygen, which bothers the
combustion and the glass is covered with soot. Also there are harmful emissions which may
cause burning in the chimney.
We recommend closing primary and secondary air controls when the cooker is not working to
keeping it worm for a longer period.
As the heat output of your cooker depends on the height of the chimney, the precise control of
the necessary air for the combustion is done by trial and error.
Position of the secondary air inlet control (fig.1) means:
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Ignition flap (pos.№10).
The cooker is fit with an ignition flap pos.№10 for easier initial burning. Pull out the lever,
through the knob pos.№9. When the ignition flap is open it provides a direct connection
between combustion chamber and chimney. When the cooker burns well the ignition flap must
be fully closed. The cooker is designed to work at nominal heat output with a fully closed
ignition flap.
4.3. Initial ignition of the cooker.
At the first ignition of the cooker pay attention to the following:
Take all the supplementary tools out of the ashpan.
It is allowed at the initial ignition to pull the ashpan out and after the good burning to
close it.
The regulator for the secondary air control has to be fully open.
During the first ignition it is necessary the door of the firebox to be left slightly open,
in order to prevent the sealing of the firedoor to be stuck on the paint.
The first ignition must be slow and still, with little quantity of sticks and paper. After
burning them you may put two or three wood logs.
4.4. Ignition during exploitation.
Your cooker is designed and intended for intermittent condition of burning.
At each ignition you must do the following:
It is allowed at the initial ignition to pull the ashpan out and after the good burning to
close it.
The secondary air control is opened.
Put the basic combustion materials, ignite them and close the door. After they burn
well, the desired heat output is achieved by regulating the combustion air.
If a continuous heating is necessary, fuel is added additionally into the cooker, but
only after the volatile materials have burned and the basic firebed is reached.
The ash-tray is taken out for cleaning only after it cools down.
4.5. Ventilation requirements.
An important factor for the right combustion of the cooker is the supply of additional quality of
air in the room, which must be minimum 4 m³/h of the kW from the total heat output. If there
are other working cookers in the same room, then it is necessary for them additional minimum
of 1.6 m³/h air at each hour and at each kW from the total heat output.
A ventilator for suction of the air from the room (desiccators, tumble driers, etc.) working at the
same time with the cooker leads to change in the flue draught and consequently to bad burning
conditions of the cooker. In this case for the right burning to be achieved it is necessary to let
additional air into the room.
If the natural flue draught is insufficient it should be increase by an exhaust
ventilator or an additional device.
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For the good functioning of the cooker, it is necessary to achieve enough draught of the
chimney. This depends on both its height and the environment temperature. If the environment
temperature exceeding 14C disturbances in the combustion caused by insufficient draught
might occur. In this case it is necessary to load the cooker with less fuel and the regulators to be
left open so that the fuel to be burned faster (with flame) and thus reaching a stable flue draught
in the chimney. In this case it is necessary to clean the ashpan more often.
5. Important instructions for fire-precaution and safety regulations.
The door of the firebox should always be firmly closed even when the cooker is not
working.
The cooker should be installed only on a non-combustible floor.
The cooker and the chimney pipes should be at least 80 cm away from combustible
objects or constructions.
The top plate of the cooker (frame and plate) should be at least 100 cm away from
combustible objects or constructions.
Using easily inflammable liquids at ignition is not allowed.
Vertical connection of chimney pipes with the chimney through floor structures is not
allowed.
The presence of easily inflammable and explosive substances in the heated room is not
allowed.
The ash disposal and the cleaning of the cooker should be done only at safe places and
when the cooker has cooled down.
The cooker is intended to local heating of chambers with normal fire hazard.
It is prohibited to put combustible materials and objects on the cooker or in the
immediate proximity of it.
The cooker is not intended to be built in kitchen furniture.
Please pay attention during the operation of the cooker children to be kept away from it, because
its surface is too hot. Incineration danger!
We recommend the following instructions in case of a chimney fire:
Close the combustion air regulator!
Call the fire brigade in your neighborhood!
Do not try to extinguish the fire with water by yourself!
All easily inflammable materials to be away from the chimney!
When the cooker is set to work again it is necessary the chimney to be checked by a
competent person for eventual damages
When the cooker has been overworked over the limited heat output or for a
longer period, and also when using fuels other than the recommended by the
manufacturer, then we cannot guarantee reliable work of the cooker.
Please do regularly with the help of a specialist a full check of the cooker related to its
functionality. Replace the defected parts only with the spare parts manufactured and supplied by
Do not make any non-authorized changes into construction of the cooker!
6. Cleaning.
The correct maintenance and cleaning of the cooker guarantee its reliable work and keeping its
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The flue pipes and inner parts of the cooker have to be cleaned at least 1 time per year. Remove
the parts pos.№16, №17 and №18 (fig.1) and clean the flue ways and the space below the oven
from soot.
The painted surfaces should be cleaned with a dry and soft brush.
The side and top plates of the integral boiler should be cleaned once a month.
Clean the oven when it is still hot.
The glass should be cleaned after cooling down by washing with a soap solution and should be
dried afterwards.
While cleaning do not use sharp objects or abrasive materials!
7. Possible defects and their causes.
At ignition the cooker smokes (no enough draught):
the chimney or the chimney pipes are not sealed;
incorrectly measured chimney;
open door of another device connected to the same chimney;
The room cannot get heated:
greater warmth is needed;
bad fuel;
there is too much ash on the grate;
provided air is insufficient;
The cooker radiates too much heat:
too much air provided;
the chimney flue draught is too big;
high calorific value of the fuel;
The grating is damaged or slag is formed:
the cooker is overheated repeatedly;
inappropriate fuel is being used;
too much primary air is being provided;
the chimney flue draught is too big;
When the cooker does not work well:
fully open the primary air control. The secondary air control should be fully opened
too;
load less fuel;
clean the ashpan regularly;
check if the chimney is blocked up;
check if the chimney pipe does not enter the chimney;
check if the socket of the cooker was not cleaned and if air comes above it;
if another cooker is connected to the chimney check if it is working properly;
check if the needed pressure of the flue gases flow of your chimney corresponds to
your cooker;
Overheating of the cooker –thermometer reach to 300°С:
close all air controls and if it is necessary open the oven door;
Oven does not reach high temperature:

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check if the oven door is fully closed;
check if the ignition flap is closed
open all air regulators;
do use good quality wood logs in accordance with point 4.1.
The manufacturer is keeping the right to make changes in the construction without violating the
technical and exploiting quality of the cooker.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any changes made on the cooker by the
user.
After you had carefully read this instruction, then you can easily use your cooker. We
wish you many pleasant and happy hours enjoying the sound of burning and watching the game
of the flames.
8. Equipment completion.
The cooker is equipped with:
Heat-resistant glove -1 pce.
Operating tool -1 pce.

Victoria-05 Ltd.
61A Anton Strashimirov Str.
5100 Gorna Oryahovitsa
Bulgaria
phone: [phone]
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e-mail: [email protected]
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