Firebelly Firepod Manuale utente
Lee Bridge Ind. Est., Halifax, HX3 5HE, UK
www.firebellystoves.com mail@firebellystoves.com
CONTENTS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Lighting the fire 2
Firebox linings and baffle 2
Wood burning tips & theory 2
Running temperatures 3
Cleaning and Maintenance 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Building regulations 4
Positioning and Clearances 4
Chimney 4
Flue connection 5
External air intake option 6
Problem solving 6
PRODUCT DATA
MODEL Firepod
WEIGHT 80KG
NOMINAL HEAT OUTPUT 10KWs
Overall height reduced by 235mm
if on short base and not pedestal
as shown.
Operating Instructions
Building regulations
Installation of this Firebelly woodburning stove must comply with all local building regulations, including
those referring to national and European standards. It is a good idea to consult your local chimney sweep
to check the suitability of the chinmney and ensure there is adequate updraft and suggest any remedies to
potential chimney problems. Document J of the Building Regulations contains further information regarding
the installation of solid fuel appliances and can be viewed here : www.odpm.gov.uk or follow the link on the
Firebelly website.
Lighting the stove
When lighting the stove for the first time it should not be stoked excessively as all the materials must be given
time to adapt to the effects of heat. The paint will take some time to fully cure and during this period some
odours will be evident. It is recommended that doors or windows should be opened the first time the stove is
fired.
Before lighting check the firebricks and other internal components are in position figure 1 and that all
packaging has been removed.
Step 1 Open the top air control and bottom air control fully. figure 2
(to open the top air control push the lever to the right. The top air control becomes hot in use and so the
supplied tool should always be used. To open the bottom air control push the lever fully to the right.
Step 2 Place rolled up and scrunched up newspaper at the back of the stove. Put small tinder on top of the
newspaper and then a few slightly larger pieces of wood on top of this, light the newspaper and close the
door.
Step 3 Let the fire burn until all the pieces of wood are alight and burning. Then more and larger pieces of
wood/logs can be added.
Step 4 Once the fire is established the bottom air control can be closed so that all the air for the fire comes
via the top air control. The burning rate of the fire can now be controlled by adjusting the top air control and
by regulating the amount of wood added. The bottom air control should normally remain closed once the
stove is running. If the fire has been allowed to die too low then the bottom air control can be opened to
allow air to the base of the fire in an attempt to revive it.
Do not run the stove with the door open
Warning. The external surfaces of the stove become hot during operation. Use the supplied
tool to operate the air controls when the stove is running.
Tips
• The first stage of the fire, just after lighting, is usually the smokiest because the cold wood and cold
stove take heat away from the flames. During this stage, ensure both air inlets of the stove are fully
open to get a hot flame. It might appear that this initial hot burn lets too much heat go up the
chimney, but it is a necessary part of an efficient fire. The extra heat “primes” the chimney to produce
a strong draft, and helps keep the flue clean by loosening creosote that might have been deposited
by the previous fire. The hot initial burn also drives moisture out of the firewood and gives an ignition
source for the smoke that is released from the wood.
• Make small changes. Do not try to add too much fuel at once, the fuel should not be stacked higher
than the top of the back fire brick. Adding fuel gradually will help maintain a steady temerature and
burning rate so that the stove burns efficiently and cleanly. Adding a large amount of fuel all at once
will dramatically reduce the temperature inside the stove. After adding a large piece of wood/log it
is a good idea to increase the top air opening slightly more until the new fuel begins to burn and the
stove returns to temperature.
• This also applies to the air controls. Adjusting them gradually will help maintain a steady combustion
rate.
• Do not run the stove with the top air control fully closed. The top air control supplies air for the glass
‘air shield’ system. The further open the top air control the more effective the air shield system.
• Use a piece of newspaper to wipe the inside of the window glass before lighting the stove each time
to prevent the gradual build up of deposits.
• Small, hot fires are more efficient than large slumbering fires. Most of the energy in burning wood
is released as a bright flame. The turbulence in the flames creates good mixing between the
figure 1
fire bricks
figure 2
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secondary air
control. Push right
to open.
primary air
control. Push
right to open.
combustion air and the gases that are released from the wood as it heats up. The heat of the
fire ignites and burns these gases. In contrast, the dense smoke from a slow, smouldering fire
is potential heat energy that escapes up the chimney and either clings to the chimney flue
as creosote or pollutes the outdoor air. Therefore, to gain the most heat from each load of
firewood, the wood should be flaming throughout the burn cycle until it is reduced to ash.
• If you do a fair bit of slow woodburning, it is good practice to burn a good, hot stove at regular
intervals to keep your chimney dry and prevent the build up of tar.
• When refueling, place wood towards the back of the stove where it will burn hotter and more
efficiently. Try to place logs length ways so that any spitting from the end grain does not go
onto the glass window. The fuel should not be stacked higher than the top of the back fire
brick. Once the stove is hot and running steady, it should be possible to maintain the nominal
output by refuelling aproximately once an hour.
Notes on woodburning
Wood burns most efficiently when the air for combustion is supplied from above the fire bed
rather than below. The air supplied above the fire bed provides the oxygen necessary for the
volatile gases (smoke), given off by the wood as it heats, to combust. This ensures that the
gases are burnt and used to heat the appliance instead of being wasted up the chimney or
condensing and forming tarry deposits inside the stove, the flue pipe or on the door glass.
Running the stove with only the bottom air control open will provide oxygen for the wood
to burn on the fire base but will not provide air for the volatile gases above the fire bed to
combust, resulting in a smoky inefficient fire. With the above in mind the stove should be run
with the bottom air control closed and the top air control open.
Slow burning
To slow the burning rate and output from the stove reduce the air entering the stove via the air
controls. The fire must be well established and the stove hot before a minimum combustion
rate is atempted. Note that if the air supply is restricted too much the fire will burn dirty and
inefficiently. Slow overnight burning is not advised.
Ventillation
The stove requires an adequate air supply for successful operation (see Installation section of
these instructions for more details). Ensure that air bricks or grilles supplied for this purpose
are not blocked. Be aware that the operation of exhaust fans or other appliances that compete
for ventilation in the vecinity may affect the performance of the stove.OR WOOD
BURNING
Running temperature
To get the best results from your stove it is recommended that a wood stove thermometer be
fitted to the flue pipe just above the stove. Most thermometers are magnetic and if attached
to the single wall flue pipe just above your stove will give a good indication of the flue gas
temperatures.
150 °C - 300°C
The flue gases should be in this temperature band for the safest, most efficient and most
economical operation of your stove.
Below 150°C
This is below the condensation point of wood gases and may cause the build up of tar in the
chimney, dirty the stove glass and result in the inefficient burning of fuel.
Above 300 °C
Too hot. Heat will be wasted up the chimney. Excess heat may damage the stove or ignite an
existing accumulation of tar resulting in a chimney fire.
Over heating
If the stove is allowed to get too hot and is over heating, close both of the air controls fully
using the tool, keep the fire door closed and let the fire burn down.
Chimney Fire
In the event of a chimney fire dial 999 and ask for the Fire Service. Fully close the air controls on the
stove and keep the fire door shut. Move any combustibles away from the stove and the chimney
breast. Also check other rooms that the chimney passes through and move furniture and other
combustibles away from the chimney here too.
Before using the stove again after a chimney fire have the chimney cleaned and inspected
by a qualified person.
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Cleaning the glass
We recommend wiping the glass after a fire to prevent the build up of deposits. This is best done using a paper
towel or a piece of newspaper.
Types of fuel
Wood needs to be well seasoned before it is burnt. Different woods take varying amounts of time to season but,
as a general guide, before being used in a stove, wood should be cut to length, split and then stacked under cover
(with the sides open to the air) for at least a year. Wood is ready for burning when radial cracks appear in the end
of the logs and the water content is no higher than 20%. It is then good practice to have it in the log basket, inside
the house, for a few days before it is actually used in the stove. The internal width of the firebox is 350mm and so
firewood should be no longer than this.
The table at the back of these instruction outlines the characteristics for different types of wood.
Do not burn unseasoned wood in your woodburner. Do not burn particle board, lacquered, painted or treated
wood, plastics, rubber or liquid fuels. The stove is not suitable for burning solid fuel ie. briquettes\ coal\coke\
smokless fuel without fitting the optional multi fuel grate - contact Firebelly or you local dealer for information on
the multifuel grate . The stove should not be used as an incinerator.
Ashes
The ashes should only be removed when the fire is out and has been left to cool completely. The ashpan slides
from under the firebed as shown (figure 3), the ashpan can partially be slid forward and ashes then scraped into
the ashpan when clearing the firebed . Wood burns well in it’s own ash and so a thin layer of ash can be left in the
bottom of the stove, this also helps to protect the base fire bricks.
Note: The above notes on operating your stove should be taken as guidlines only. Each stove installation is unique
and the operation of each stove is subject to many variables including; the fuel used, the size of the room, chimney
performance, ventilaion. As such, the best operation of your stove will be learned through experience only.
Maintenance & Cleaning
Any maintenance of the stove should only be carried out when it is cold. Daily maintenance is limited to vacuum
cleaning the stove externally, or brushing down with a soft brush. Never use spirits to clean the stove, as this will
remove the paint. Regularly check the flue exit from the stove to make sure there is no build up of deposits that will
restrict the exit of the flue gasses.
Note: The stove must not be modified by an unauthorised person and any replacement parts
should be as recommended by the manufacturer.
Chimney sweeping
The chimney should be swept a minimum once a year. If the stove is used regularly then the chimney should be
swept more often. Your stove should be given a preventive inspection every time the chimney is swept to check
the door rope seal, door handle, fire bricks and baffle and to remove any build up of soot and ashes.
Fire bricks
The fire brick insulation of the combustion chamber may, in time, become worn and damaged. Cracks in
the insulation have no effect on the efficiency of the stove. The insulation only needs to be replaced if it has
deteriorated to an extent that the insulation is no longer protecting the steel of the stove from flames.
Glass
If the glass is blackened with soot, it can easily be cleaned using one of the many specialist stove glass cleaning
products available from stove shops.
Surface
The high temperature paint finish normally requires no treatment. Any damage or wear to small areas of the paint
finish may be remedied using STOVEBRIGHT’s high temperature aerosol paint (colour ‘charcoal’, available from stove
shops and from Firebelly). Make sure the stove is cold and read the instructions on the can carefully before applying
the paint.
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Installation
Building regulations
Installation of this Firebelly woodburning stove must comply with all local building regulations, including those
referring to national and European standards. It is a good idea to consult your local chimney sweep to check the
suitability of the chinmney and ensure there is adequate updraft and suggest any remedies to potential chimney
problems. Document J of the Building Regulations contains further information regarding the installation of solid
fuel appliances and can be viewed here : www.odpm.gov.uk or follow the link on the Firebelly website.
Ventilation
There must be a constant supply of fresh air to the room in which the stove is to be installed. Fixed ventilation must
be provided when installing any solid fuel stove which has an output higher than 5kws. For each kilowatt above
five, 550 sq mm (2.56 sq ins) of ventilation is required. This stove has a maximum output of 10kws and so there
should be fixed ventillation of a minimum 2750 sq mm. Any airbricks or grilles fitted for this purpose should be
positioned so that they are not liable to blockage. If other appliances requiring ventilation operate in the vicinity of
the stove then there must be adequate ventilation to provide for both appliances operating simultaneously.
NOTE Extractor fans when operating in the same room or space as the stove, may cause problems.
Load-bearing capacity of the floor
Before installing the stove, you must ensure that the load-bearing capacity of the floor can withstand the weight of
the stove and any flue pipe and connections. The weight of the stove is 80KG.
Hearth
The stove should always be installed on a non-combustible hearth. The hearth should extend to a distance of
225mm in front of the stove and 150 mm to each side measured from the door of the combustion chamber. See
document J of the building regulations for more information on hearth requirements.
Clearances
The minimum distance to combustible materials should be 500mm at the back of the stove and 150mm to the sides
of the stove. Adjacent walls should be of suitable non-combustible construction, preferably brickwork. Make sure
that there is a gap between an uninsulated flue pipe and any combustible material. This gap must be at least 3 x the
outside diameter of the flue pipe (375mm for 5” single wall flue pipe), or 1.5 x the flue diameter (375mm for 5” single
wall flue pipe) to non combustible surface. A minimum clearance of 80mm around the sides and back of the stove is
recommended to allow for air movement and heat from the stove to enter the room.
Chimney requirements
An existing chimney or a new flue or chimney installation should be given a visual inspection to check that it is in
good order, clear of obstructions and is of a suitable size and type for the stove. It may be necessary to sweep the
flue (which should always be done anyway before fitting a stove or lining a chimney) and also, if necessary, to do a
smoke test to check for gas tightness and chimney draft. The chimney or flue must not serve any other appliance.
For nominal heat ouput:
The minimum flue draught required is 12PA.
The flue gas temperature directly down of the socket will be approximately 262 deg C.
Air damper
It is recommended that chimneys with a strong updraft be fitted with a flue pipe damper or draft stabiliser so that
the chimney draught can be regulated. It is not allowed that any damper close the pipe totally. There must always
be a free area of min. 20% of the total opening of the chimney or the pipe.
Flue connection
The stoves has both rear and top flue connection. The flue blanking plate should be positioned over which ever
outlet is not being used, position the blanking plate over the outlet and use the access via the the opposite flue
outlet to fix the clamp to the back of it, see Figure 4. Position the stove and seal the flue connections with fire
cement or a high temperature rope seal.
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Figure 4
flue blanking plate
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Operational problems
Blackened glass
• The wood is too damp. Only use wood stored for at least 12 months under cover and with a moisture level not exceeding 20%
• Insufficient intake of air from the top air control. Open the top air control further. The air shield system is more efficient the
more air is allowed to run over the glass panel.
• The stove is run at too low a temperature.
Smoke in the room when opening door
• Never open the door when there are high flames on the wood.
• Poor chimney performance - consult chimney sweep.
• Check the position of any fitted flue damper or stabiliser and make sure it is in the open position.
Uncontrollable combustion
• Damaged door seal. Fit new seal.
• If there is an excessive chimney draft - fit a draft stabiliser in the flue pipe - consult a chimney sweep.
External air intake option
This stove can be fitted with an external air intake kit to make it suitable for use in passive buildings. For further information contact Firebelly
or you local dealer.
Figure 5
Warranty
This stove has a two year guarantee covering any defects arising from faulty workmanship dur-
ing normal use of the stove. The guarantee does not cover parts deemed to be replaceable in the
normal usage of the stove. These include:
Glass & Door rope seal & Fire Brick linings
Lee Bridge Ind. Est., Halifax, HX3 5HE, UK
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