Westfire WF35 Technical Document

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DANSK INGENIØRKUNST
WF35 Insert
UK: INSTALLATION MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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WF35
WESTFIRE 2020 | WF35
Product Westfire ApS
Model Westfire 35 insert
Energy Efficiency Class A
Nominal Heat Output to Room 4.6 kW
Nominal Heat Output to Water 0 kW
Seasonal Space Efficiency ( EEI ) 104
Net Efficiency 78%
Specific precautions when installed or maintained See the Instructions manual
PRODUCT SHEET
Energy Labelling Directive – ( EU )2015/1186 for Solid Fuel Boilers and Packages of Solid Fuel Boilers, Supplementary
Heaters, Temperature Controls and Solar Devices
Gemäss Verordnung (EU) 2015/1186
Fiche de produit conformément au réglement (EU) 2015/1186

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UK: INSTALLATION MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WF35

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102 CERTIFICATE
Declaration of performance according
to Regulation (EU) 305/2011
No. 300-ELAB-2436-EN
PRODUCT
Type
Trade name
Intended area of use Fuel
Wood burning insert Westfire 35
Heating of rooms in residential buildings
Wood
MANUFACTURER
Name
Address
VERIFICATION
According to DANAK
European standard Test
institute
System 3
EN 13229:2001/A2:2004/AC:2007
Danish Technological Institute
DECLARED PERFORMANCE
ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS PERFORMANCE HARMONISED TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION
Fire safety Pass
EN 13229:2001/A2:2004/AC:2007
Fire classification Al
Minimum distance to flammable
materials
Rear; 200 mm (With heat shield)
Side: 200 mm (With heat shield)
Ceiling: 800 mm
Front: 1000 mm
Floor: 300 mm
Corner: 150 mm
Fire hazard due to burning fuel falling out Pass
Cleanability Pass
Emissions from combustion CO: 0.1069%
Surface temperatures Pass
Temperature on the handle NPD
Mechanical resistance Pass
Temperature in the space for wood storage NPD
Nominal output 4,6 kW
Efficiency 78,2%
Flue gas temperature at nominal output 260°C
Flue gas temperature in flue spigot 311°C
UK
CA
Westfire APS
Tømrervej 3
6800 Varde. Denmark

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Contents
PAGE
WF35 INSERT WITH 3 SIDED FRAME
WF35 INSERT WITH 4 SIDED FRAME
This manual refers to the stove listed above, which is tested in accordance with EN 13240.
Thank you for purchasing your new stove from Mendip Stoves. Please read this manual carefully to ensure that you get
maximum enjoyment and performance from your new stove and to prevent any potential operational problems. Please note
that “all local regulations, including those referring to national and European Standards, need to be complied with when
installing this appliance”. For further information on installing and using fireplaces and wood burning stoves, please see the
relevant building regulations.
These instructions cover the basic principals to ensure the satisfactory installation of your multi-fuel stove, although detail
may need slight modification to suit particular local site conditions.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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ITEM
540
230
65 40
50
480
625
392
345
365
480
590
280
45°
40
580 525*
3 Sided Frame 4 Sided Frame
Top View
Side View
Vertical Exit Side View 45° Exit
375
115
125
Stove
Width
Stove
Depth
Frame
Height
Frame
Width Weight kg
392 345
625
480 80 kg
392 345
590
480 80 kg
Model
Dimensions (mm) Stove
Height
555
555
*Height to
centre line 45°
spigot
525
525
WF35 insert 4 Sided Frame
WF35 insert 3 Sided Frame

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Log length Wood reload Weight wood load Coal reload Weight coal (anth)
WF35 insert 300mm 1hr 1.2kg 2hr 1.1kg
Output
wood fuel
Efficiency CO@13%
O₂
Recommended for smoke
control Oct 2016
Output coal
fuel
Efficiency CO@13% O₂
WF35 4.6kW 78.2% 0.10 Yes / SE model 3.7kw 76% 0.17
Distance to
Combustibles rear
Distance to
Combustibles sides
Distance to combustibles
sides Convection models
Suitable for 12mm non-
combustible floor plate
WF35 200mm 200mm n/a N/a
STOVE PERFORMANCE & TESTING
Distance to Combus�ble materials
Combustible materials should not be located where the heat dissipating through the walls of fireplaces or flues could ignite
it. Therefore when installing the stove in the presence of combustible materials due account must be taken of the guidance
on the separation of combustible material given in Building Regulations Approved Document J and also in these stove
instructions. The minimum distances to flammable materials are specified on the EN 13240 plate on the back of the stove.
WF35 models are tested in accordance with EN 13240.
Stove model: Weight & Nominal heat output for wood and smokeless fuels
560MM
350MM
400MM
BUILD IN DIMENSIONS

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IMPORTANT:
These instructions cover the basic principles to ensure the satisfactory installation of W e s t f i r e
Stoves product :- WESTFIRE 35 models, although detail may need slight modification to suit particular
local site conditions. In all cases the installation must comply with current Building Regulations,
Local Authority Byelaws and other specifications or regulations as they affect the installation of
the stove.
It should be noted that the Building Regulations requirements may be met by adopting the relevant
recommendations given in British Standards BS 8303, BS EN 15287 as an alternative means to
achieve an equivalent level of performance to that obtained following the guidance given in Approved
Document J.
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INFORMATION FOR THE USER, INSTALLER AND SERVICE ENGINEER
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Special care must be taken when installing a stove such that the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act are met.
Handling
Adequate facilities must be available for loading, unloading and site handling.
Fire Cement
Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with the skin. In case of contact
wash immediately with plenty of water.
PREPARATORY WORK AND SAFETY CHECKS
IMPORTANT WARNING
This stove must not be installed into a chimney that serves any other heating appliance. There must not be an extractor
fan fitted in the same room as the stove because this can cause the stove to emit fumes into the room.
Asbestos
This stove contains no asbestos. If there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the coarse of installation then please
seek specialist guidance and use appropriate protective equipment.
Metal Parts
When installing or servicing this stove care should be taken to avoid the possibility of personal injury.
CO Alarms:-
Building regulations require that whenever a new or replacement fixed solid fuel or wood/biomass appliance is installed in
a dwelling a carbon monoxide alarm must be fitted in the same room as the appliance. Further guidance on the installation
of the carbon monoxide alarm is available in BS EN 50292:2002 and from the alarm manufacturer’s instructions.
Provision of an alarm must not be considered a substitute for either installing the appliance correctly or ensuring
regular servicing and maintenance of the appliance and chimney system.
Stove Paint Aerosols
Paint aerosols are flammable and therefore dangerous to use around a lit stove. Be sure to allow aerosols spray paints
to dry and ventilate the room well before lighting the stove. The use of any aerosol around lit stove is dangerous and
care must be take in handling aerosols.
HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Advise all persons as to the stove’s high surface temperatures, including visitors. If it is possible for
children or infirm adults to come into contact with the stove, fit a suitable fire guard.The glove supplied
with the stove MUST always be worn when opening the door handle and loading fuel onto the stove.
The glass on the stove is ceramic glass and able to withstand very high temperatures however it is not
toughened and a hard impact could cause the glass to break.

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The outlet from the chimney should be above the roof of the building in accordance with the provisions of Building
Regulations Approved Document J. If installation is into an existing chimney then it must be sound and have no cracks or
other faults which might allow fumes into the house. Older properties, especially, may have chimney faults or the cross
section may be too large .
Westfire Stoves recommend the use of a solid fuel flue lining system for all installation into existing chimneys. All chimney
systems must be used in accordance with Building Regulations Approved Document J.
If an existing chimney is used the chimney must be clear of obstruction and be swept clean immediately before installation
of the stove. The chimney should be tested to confirm the chimney will provide the correct chimney pressure for the stove.
If the stove is fitted in place of an open fire the chimney should be swept one month after installation to clear any soot falls
which may have occurred due to the difference in combustion between the stove and the open fire. If there is no existing
chimney then either a prefabricated block chimney in accordance with Building Regulations Approved Document J or a twin
walled insulated stainless steel flue to BS 1856-1 . These chimneys must be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and Building Regulations. A single wall metal flue pipe is suitable for connecting the stove to the chimney but
is not suitable for using for the complete chimney. The connecting flue pipe must have a minimum diameter of 125 mm and
its dimension should be not less than the size of the outlet socket of the stove. Registered smoke exempt models burning
wood only can be installed on flue of 125mm throughout. Any bend in the chimney or connecting flue pipe should not exceed
45°. 90°bends should not be used other than within 150 mm of stove rear flue outlet.
FLUE & CHIMNEY CONNECTION TO STOVE
Tested Gas ow rates ue
gas temperatures
Flue gas ow rate
Wood /coal
Test ue gas temperature
wood /coal @ pascals of pressure
WF35 insert 4.0/4.7g/sec 244/240 deg C 12 pa
Chimney Connection
In order for the stove to perform satisfactorily the chimney height must be sufficient to ensure an adequate
draught to clear the products of combustion and prevent smoke problems into the room.
A chimney height of not less than 4.5 metres measured vertically from the outlet of the stove to the top of the chimney
should be satisfactory. Alternatively the calculation procedure given in BS5854:1980 may be used as the basis for deciding
whether a particular chimney design will provide sufficient draught.
If it is found that there is excessive draught in the chimney then either an adjustable flue damper or alternately a draught
stabiliser should be fitted. The adjustable flue damper should not close off the flue entirely but should in its closed position
leave a minimum continuous opening free area of at least 20 % of the total cross sectional area of the flue or flue pipe.
Adequate provision e.g. easily accessible soot door or doors must be provided for sweeping the chimney and connecting flue
pipe.
Your appliance needs to be maintained routinely, the throat plate/baffle should be cleaned regularly (monthly) . The flue
pipe can be cleaned using a flexible brush. Only Use a dry cloth on external surfaces. Over time the glass may become dirty,
clean with a damp cloth and polish off with damp cloth. If the stove has not been used for some time the flue should be
checked for blockages before use. Do not modify the appliance; only use spares authorised by the manufacturer.

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Each installation is unique to the property so it is not possible to give details to suit every setting. The installation must comply
with local and national Building Regulations and be made using best practice construction methods.
Many fireplace openings have a supporting lintel. Do not remove without supporting the remaining structure of the
building. Do not support the structure with the flue system or the appliance.
The flue system must be fully installed and supported according to the manufacturer’s instructions BEFORE the appliance is
installed.
1a Take care when installing the appliance. Careless handling and use of tools can damage the finish and/or area.
1b Remove all internal components before proceeding. Manoeuvring this appliance is into the builders opening
will require 2 people.
1c Check the operation of the Secondary and primary air slider to ensure it operates smoothly . Do not fit the appliance if
the sliders are stuck.
Appliance
It is recommended that the appliance is secured into the hearth, providing secure positioning for the stove. There are 4 holes
in the base of the outer convection box to be able to secure the base of it using masonry anchor bolts.
Load bearing base
Ensure that the bottom of the convection box is installed on a load bearing with the strength to support the weight of the insert
and the chimney. The insert can be loaded maximum 100 kg of chimney. The load bearing must not prevent the convection
air ventilate the area between the insert and recess.
Hearth plate
Due to the risk of falling embers, a flammable floor must be protected by a hearth plate. It must extend 300 mm in front of the
stove and 100 mm on each side of the stove, or have a 200 mm extension on each side of the opening. The hearth plate can
consist of natural stone, concrete, metal plate or glass, consult the Building regulations.
Fixing to the hearth
2a It is recommended that this appliance is fixed to the hearth. This must be done before connecting the flue.
2b Slide the appliance into the opening taking care not to damage the hearth. Check that the fit is suitable and the appliance
is in the correct position.
2c Mark drill holes on the hearth
2d Carefully remove the appliance from the opening.
2e Using a masonry bit, drill corresponding holes in the hearth and fit the masonry anchor bolts. (Not supplied)
2f The appliance is now ready to be secured to the hearth after the flue system has been connected.
Connecting the existing flue
4a The flue must be installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
4b If the appliance is installed on an unlined, masonry flue, not recommended: — Fit a non-combustible closure plate to
locate the first section of single wall flue pipe from the appliance to the old system. — Making the connection as with a
flue liner system.
4c Do not connect the stove or flue system into large voids that could exist in older chimney systems. If this is the case
consider using a flue lining system or closure plate to improve the operation of the appliance. Lining a large void around
the stove with an insulating material, i.e. rockwool, is recommended. Before lifting the appliance into position on the
hearth connect the Flue Liner/Pipe to the Flue Collar
Connection to Flue Liner/Pipe
Fit flue collar to flue liner /connecting pipe prior to putting stove into position
5a Slide the appliance back into the opening taking care not to damage the hearth. Check that the fit is suitable and the
appliance is in the correct position.
5b Lower the flue collar into position above the appliance.
5c Secure the flue collar in place by fixing it to the Flue Flange with the bolts, nuts and washers provided,
5d The appliance can now be secured to the hearth using 1 x 6mm x 100mm (minimum) countersunk screws.
5e Finish the installation.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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All open flued appliances can be affected by temporary atmospheric conditions which may allow fumes to enter the house.
Building regulations require that whenever a new or replacement fixed solid fuel or wood/biomass appliance is installed in a
dwelling a carbon monoxide alarm must be fitted in the same room as the appliance.
Further guidance on the installation of the carbon monoxide alarm is available in the latest edition of BS EN50292 and from the
alarm manufacturer's instructions.
Westfire recommend the unit is permanently fixed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions or with the
guidance contained in Approved Document J where no other information is available. Provision of an alarm must not be
considered a substitute for either installing the appliance correctly or ensuring regular servicing and maintenance of the
appliance and chimney system .
Recessing the insert
When recessing the insert, adjacent walls that are not classed as fire walls or are considered unsuitable for heat loads must be
protected by non-combustible material according to the specification below.
All joints on the non-combustible material must be sealed using the manufacture’s recommended method. The area between
the insert and the recess must be ventilated according to the specification/dimension.
When top connecting a steel flue please refer to the relevant manufacturer’s installation instructions. Observe the safety
distances to combustible material that steel flues require. Heat radiation from the glass door is strong and is why combustible
material must not be placed closer than 1m in front of the front of the stove. When recessing, building material must not be in
direct contact with the insert due to the thermal expansion of the insert.
Material requirements
The building material must not be combustible.
The thermal conductivity coefficient λmay be a maximum of 0.14 W/mK.
The thickness of the building material must always be at least 100 mm.
In cases where the building material’s insulation properties are given as a U-Value, this must be a maximum of 1.4 W/ m²K.
List of suitable materials:
Aerated concrete: λ=0.12-0.14
Vermiculite: λ=0.12-0.14
Calcium silicate: λ=0.9
Convection air
The convection air ventilates the surround, cools the insert
and transports the hot air out into the room. The total sum
of the effective cross section area up and down must not
be less than the stated values. The air intake must be
positioned somewhere between the floor and the bottom
of the insert, up to or on the sides of the recess. The vent
must be positioned above the insert’s highest point, up to
or to the sides of the recess. A closure plate should be
fitted above the top vents.
Observe the minimum distance up to the ceiling.
Convection air in: 200 cm²Convection air out: 200 cm²
Note that building regulations apply regarding the area
below and in front of the insert, see section ”Hearth plate”
on page 6.
500
20
max 100
50
100
100
800
300
20
Area out min. 200 cm2
Heat shield
Area in min. 200
cm2Load bearing base
Wall of combustible material.
Wall of non-combustible material, made
of 100 mm aerated concrete in the recess
example.
Wall of non-combustible material that is
not in contact with combustible material
and therefore has no minimum thickness

50
50
100
300
50
800
100
50
100
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300
50
100
50
100
Recess example
50
100
WF35 insert
Wall of non-combustible material that is
not in contact with combustible material
andtherefore has nominimumthickness
requirement.
Wallofnon-combustible material,
madeof100 mm aerated concrete in
the recessexample.
Wall of combustible material
Thedimensionsarethe
minimumdimensions,
unless otherwise stated.
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Insulation
Register Plate
If a secondary lintel is to be fitted with only a single thickness of
brick to be used as the closure, the inner face of the bricks should
be faced with insulation material e.g Rockwool, to reduce the
temperature of the wall face. If not using a fresh air kit then an
50mm gap should be left to the rear.
Air
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Insulation
Steel support
Lintel
Insulating board
Insulating blocks
Housing Construction, without an Existing Chimney Breast
If the property has no existing chimney or chimney breast the first consideration will be the positioning of the flue. Taking the flue to
the roof internally through the property will involve complying with many regulations and even an external flue may be subject to
planning regulations. Because there will be no existing structural hearth, this will need to be constructed following the strict Building
Regulation requirements. For these reasons we cannot recommend that anyone without the necessary experience constructs the
housing and flue system for a WF35 insert stove.
Because the temperatures reached by the stove’s top and side panels may reach over three hundred degrees Celsius all materials used
for constructing the housing must be both non-combustible, stable at high temperatures and insulate any part of the building which
may be affected by heat. It should be bourne in mind that insulating materials only limit the rate of heat transference from the heated
surface to the unheated surface and if the dispersal of heat from the unheated surface is less than the rate of heat transference the
entire body of insulating material will reach an almost uniform temperature.

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Inner skin of plasterboard
WF35 stove
Register plate for insulation & ducting
Flue support bracket
Various flue type options
Warm air ducted to room
Chimney breast Room air into cavity
The insulating properties of many modern houses are extremely high and
many external walls are now constructed with an inner skin of
plasterboard, supported on a wooden frame which is thermally insulated
from the outer skin of brick. Having such a low thermal conductivity makes
it impossible to use the outer wall as the back of the stove’s housing unless
a means of ensuring that non of the heat from the stove is transferred to
the house wall. Whilst this may sound daunting the reward will be a vast
increase in heating efficiency.
One solution to the problem is to leave a space between
the stove’s housing back and the wall and provide ventilation to give an
air flow between the two. The housing should be constructed with
insulating blocks and faced with brick or an insulating board and for extra
protection the housing can be lined with rockwool but these should be
supported so as not to touch the stove body.
The provision of insulation and air flow will also apply to the heat reaching
the ceiling of the room and this will need extra care if the chimney is to
be routed internally through the property.
Installation utilising warm air ducts to the side of the chimney breast

Inner baffle
support clip x 2
Rear left side
firebrick
Front right side
firebrick
Lower baffle
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Remove all the internal components from the stove
Prior to installing the outer convector box and stove carefully remove all the components from the stove and put somewhere
where they will not become damaged. Follow the instructions on page 28 of this manual.
Log retainer and
Front left side firebrick
Inner baffle
Rear right side
firebrick
Rear firebrick
Cast iron grate
Steel grate support
Grate surround
firebricks x 4
Lower baffle
support dowel x
IMPORTANT:
Please take great care when handling the vermiculite firebricks and place them somewhere so they will not
get damaged.

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45°connection 180°
Optional fresh air kit
Fresh air spigot
supplied with the
stove
Vertical connection
Ø 5 mm
Elec Drill
Flue collar direction
The flue direction can be changed from the vertical to a
45°connection by lifting out the flue collar and fixing plate and
turning it through 180°.
Take the flue adapter off the stove.
The flue pipe can then be inserted into the collar and sealed
with fire cement. The flue collar will need to be drilled so that
self tapping screws can be used to provide a physical
retention to the flue pipe.
This is now ready for when the stove is fitted into place, where it can be
pulled down into position from within the stove and secured with the 4
x M6 nuts.

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Securing the outer convector box
Fit the outer convector box into the opening and mark the position of the
2 holes on the base below. Remove the outer convector box and drill the
holes into the base below.
Using masonry anchor bolts secure the box to the base.
Securing the stove
Slide the stove into the outer convector box
ensuring the 2 location and securing brackets align
with the securing bolts. Tighten the bolts with a
10mm spanner.
Reach through the stoves flue outlet and pull down
the flue adapter into position and secure in place
with the 4 x nuts.
Fitting the frame
The frame can now be secured to the body with the 3
screws, 2 at the bottom and 1 at the top. The locating
brackets on the side of the frame tightened with the 2
x 10mm bolts holding the body in place.

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COMBUSTION CHAMBERS
In order for the stove to perform efficiently and safely there should be an adequate air supply into the room in which the
stove is installed to provide combustion air. This is particularly necessary if the room is double-glazed or a flue draught
stabiliser is operating in the same room as the appliance. The provision of air supply to the stove must be in accordance with
current Building Regulations Approved Document J. An opening window is not appropriate for this purpose. Air inlets must
be positioned in such a way that they cannot be blocked. An air inlet may be a vent (the vent must be open and the capacity
for the vent sufficient when the stove is lit) .
WF35 models take all combustion air from a single 80mm port at the rear of the stove, with the door closed the air port
supplies all combustion air for the appliance. This can be connected to the outside via a 80mm pipe so the appliance does
not draw air from the room. However Westfire stoves still recommends the use of an air brick as laid out in Document J for
when the stove is being reloaded.
The hearth should be able to accommodate the weight of the stove and its chimney if the chimney is not independently
supported. The WF35 inset stove has been tested and are suitable to be installed on a 12 mm non combustible plate
such as 12 mm glass plates . Installation of all hearths should comply in size and construction so that it is in accordance with
the provisions of the current Building Regulations Approved Document J.
The clearance distances to combustible material beneath, surrounding or on the hearth and walls adjacent to the hearth
should comply with the guidance on the separation of combustible material given in Building Regulations Approved Document
J and also in these stove instructions.
If the stove is to be installed on a wooden floor, it must be covered with a non-combustible material at least 12 mm thick,
in accordance with Building Regulations Approved Document J, to a distance of 30 cm in front of the stove and 15 cm to each
side measuring from the door of the combustion chamber.
HEARTH
COMBUSTION AIR
Westfire Stoves are fitted internally with vermiculite heat deflection panels and baffles, these panels are designed to ensure
the maximum efficiency and are an integral part of the clean burn process of the stove. These baffles should not be removed
other than for cleaning the stove. Any defective panels should be replaced, small hairline cracks do need replacement and
can develop during long term use. When refuelling your stove place wood fuel into the chamber, impact from logs can
cause the heat deflection panel to crack.
Connection to chimney
Westfire 35 is built with a top flue outlet only, this can be altered from vertical to a 45 degrees connection by removing
the top collar and rotating the collar 180 degrees,. Care should be taken to ensure an airtight fit when refitting collar and
plate. This collar allows connection to either a masonry chimney or a prefabricated factory made insulated metal chimney.
Ensure loose parts (brick and grates) are fitted in accordance with the instructions given in the instruction booklet. On
completion of the installation allow a suitable period of time for any fire cement and mortar to dry out, a small fire may be
lit to check that smoke and fumes are taken from the stove up the chimney and emitted safely into the atmosphere. Do not
run at full output for at least 24 hours.
On completion of the installation and commissioning ensure that the operating instructions for the stove are left with the
customer. Ensure to advise the customer on the correct use of the appliance with the fuels likely to be used in the stove and
notify them to use only the recommended fuels for the stove. Advise the user what to do should smoke or fumes be emitted
from the stove.
The customer should be warned to use a fireguard to BS 8423:2002 in the presence of children, aged and/or infirm persons.
COMMISSIONING AND HANDOVER

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OPERATING YOUR STOVE - WF35 INSERT
Suitable fuels
Your stove is tested to burn wood or registered smokeless coal. Wood briquettes can also be burnt but special account
should be taken of fuel weight. For a full list of suitable fuels, check with the official solid fuels approvals body, HETAS or
Solid Fuel Association. Do not overload stove as this can cause excessive heat and damage the stove (see table on page 6).
ALWAYS KEEP FUEL LOAD BELOW TERTIARY PORTS AT REAR OF STOVE. Only use fuels approved for use on heating stoves.
Do not burn liquid fuels, drift wood, finished wood, sawn wood, pallet wood, chipboard/plywood ,varnished wood
or plastic coated wood, wood treated with preservatives, or any house hold waste.
DO NOT EXCEED SPECIFIED FUEL WEIGHTS.
DO NOT BURN HOUSE COAL. DO NOT BURN HOUSEHOLD WASTE, THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT
AN INCINERATOR.
LIGHTING YOUR STOVE FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before lighting your stove for first time make sure you have read this manual fully and acquainted yourself with
the controls of this appliance. (see page 19)
The heat-resistant paint on your stove will cure and harden the first time you light your appliance.
The curing process produces a good deal of smoke and odour, it is therefore important that the first time you light your
stove the room should be well ventilated.
During the process it is important to open and close the stove door periodically (every 30mins) during the first couple of
firings therefore preventing the door seal cord around the door from sticking and coming away from the door. Once the
heat-resistant paint has hardened the smell will disappear.
Your stove is NOT designed to be used with the door open, the stove door must be kept closed except when lighting the
stove, adding firewood or removing ash in order to prevent flue gases from escaping.
Use of Fire lighters
Quality Firelighters should be used when lighting your stove. (Never use mentholated spirit, petrol or other flammable liquids).
Lighting your stove with firelighters will be more reliable and easier than using paper. Lighting your fire with paper results
in excess smoke, more ash and possible blackening of glass.

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Position 3Position 2
OPERATING YOUR STOVE - WESTFIRE 35- AIR CONTROLLER
Primary air control settings
When burning wooduse position 1 to position 2
When burning wood use primary air control from position 1 (fully pushed in) to position 2 (when controls
stops) . Do not move beyond this position for wood burning.
When burning coaluse position 3 to position 4
When burning coal the primary air control drops to position 3 (midpoint location) operate and regulate
your stove between position 3 and 4 (fully pulled out).
Primary air:- Pull out to open
Wood/coal
Position 1 Min / Position 3 Min
Position 2 Max / Position 4 Max
Secondary air
slide right to open
Door handle
Starting point 1st catch
Position 4Position 1

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Note: If the chimney is externally fitted or the stove has been installed
on a larger diameter clay chimney liner then on cold days it maybe
necessary to warm the flue using firelighters prior to lighting with wood.
1. Place two small dry split logs (¼split) on the fire bed. Kindling stacked as
in the picture allows combustion air to flow freely and will aid ignition. On
top of the kindling two or more non toxic firelighters.
2. Fully open the secondary air control above the stove door on right hand
side. Fully open primary air control at base left of stove. The WF35 inserts
air controls are now fully open.
3) Light the firelighters and push door to closed position, latch in 1st
position so the door is open 2 mm. (see picture) This provides additional
combustion air for start up and reduces condensation on the door glass.
NEVER leave the stove unattended when the door is ajar in latch position 1.
4. Once the flames from the logs are fully established , this can take up to
10 min's . The door can now be fully closed (position 2). Once fire is burning
brightly again close the primary air control.
This will close off the primary air to the stove. If the stove begins to falter
after the primary is closed, open primary control again and leave until fire
has established, then close.
6. The fire should now be fully established and burning brightly. At this
stage close secondary air control by 50%, this is the operational setting.
For the stove to burn cleanly and efficiently plenty of secondary air is
needed, do not be tempted to shut the fire down too early as this may
cause smoke. At nominal heat output, expect to refuel your stove once an
hour. Check load weights for your model on the table on page 6.
Use the glove when operating air controls and door.
HOW TO LIGHT YOUR WOODBURNING STOVE
The stove will get very hot during use and due care must therefore be exercised.
Please use the glove when operating air controls , door and ashpan.
Never let children “help” with the stove in any way, even when the stove is cold.
RE-FUELLING WHEN BURNING WOOD
To re-fuel your stove in the cleanest way only refuel your stove when flames have died down and you have glowing embers.
Before refuelling, open secondary air control fully, open primary air control fully. Open door, add two pieces of split wood
measuring approximately 30cm with a combined weight of 1.2kg. Close the door and leave the primary and secondary
air controls open until fire is re-established with flames. Close primary air control and slide secondary air control to the
operational position (50% open).
Experience will determine the settings that produce best results, this may vary with the type and quality of the wood being
used in the stove.