FDC 5i Taper Installation and operating instructions manual

Manual is about: 5 kW Nominal Output With Patented TTi Air System

Summary of 5i Taper

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    Defra clean air act exemption the fdc 5i taper stove has been exempted under the clean air act 1993 to burn seasoned wood logs in designated smokeless zones in the uk. This is subject to the correct fitting of the air control plate (the part and fitting instructions are supplied separately) maintain...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1 fdcit issue 03 10/14 please read all these instructions carefully! For safety reasons it is essential that your stove is correctly installed and operated. Fdc cannot accept responsibility for any fault or consequential problems arising through incorrect installation or operation. Table of contents...

  • Page 3: 1. List Of Components

    2 fdcit issue 03 10/14 1. List of components description of parts qty fdc 5i taper stove assembly 1 multi tool 1 ash pan 1 flue spigot collar 1 spigot collar fixing screws & nuts 3 stove operating gloves 1 2. Component identification and preparations for installation your stove comes packed in a ply...

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    3 fdcit issue 03 10/14 2.5 to remove the door first release the 8 screws behind the door holding the metal wrap around trim to the firebox. When the trim is free the door can be lifted off its pins and placed out of the way. 2.6 remove the metal outer trim to expose the firebox itself. 2.7 remove th...

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    4 fdcit issue 03 10/14 3.1.5 fuels only use recommended fuels which are seasoned (or kiln dried) wood logs or smokeless briquetted fuels. The appliance can be damaged by burning petroleum coke, liquid fuels or general rubbish and this will invalidate your warranty and risk your personal safety. The ...

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    5 fdcit issue 03 10/14 if you have any doubts about the suitability of your chimney, consult your local dealer/stockist or chimney specialist. If there is no existing chimney then either a solid fuel compatible prefabricated block chimney or a twin-walled insulated stainless steel flue to bs 1856 ca...

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    6 fdcit issue 03 10/14 4.6 material clearances safety distances from combustible surfaces: model side 150mm shelf 150mm shelf - with top deflector fdc 5i t 150mm 400mm 125mm a stove top deflector heat shield is supplied with every stove to provide help for combustible shelves or surrounds that are c...

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    7 fdcit issue 03 10/14 advise the customer not to run the stove at full output for at 3 – 4 days. Explain that the stoves can provide much more or less than their rated heat outputs depending upon how they are burnt and fuels and fuel loads used. Warn the customer that using excessive air (having th...

  • Page 9: (Dop)

    8 fdcit issue 03 10/14 5.0 technical data & declaration of performance (dop) manufacturers authorised representative: fdc uk ltd, dinton business park, dinton, salisbury, sp3 5hz. Manufactured by: charlton & jenrick ltd, telford, tf3 3ar range designation: fdc taper inset stove range models: fdc 5 i...

  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    9 fdcit issue 03 10/14 operating instructions this appliance is not designed for open operation and therefore should not be operated with the doors open. This stove is designed to burn wood and smokeless fuels cleanly with high efficiency. However, for this product to work properly it must be used c...

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    10 fdcit issue 03 10/14 this provides a conventional air draught to the bed of the fire. The primary air intake needs to be adjusted to give the best results when burning different fuels. It will usually be closed when burning wood fuel and open when burning coal or smokeless type fuels. Secondary a...

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    11 fdcit issue 03 10/14 baffle: it is essential to check the top of the baffle for build up of soot and ash regularly when in use and after a long period of no use. From time to time remove the baffle if necessary to ensure that the flue way entrance is clear. 6.4 fuels the appliance is fitted with ...

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    12 fdcit issue 03 10/14 6.5.4 primary air left open operation with the primary air controls left open can cause excess smoke. The appliance must not be operated with air controls or door left open. 6.6 notes on smokeless fuel (ancit) burning ancit, smokeless and coal type fuels require very differen...

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    13 fdcit issue 03 10/14 loading 3 to 4 medium sized logs will produce a good output with reasonable burn time, generally small logs will burn up quicker producing a high output for a short time and a large log will take longer to burn and produce less output over a given time. These appliances are a...

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    14 fdcit issue 03 10/14 7.0 safety notes for your guidance fires can be dangerous – always use a fireguard to bs 8423:2002 fireguards for use with solid fuel appliances in the presence of children, the elderly or the infirm. Do not perform modifications to the appliance as this could seriously compr...

  • Page 16: 8.0 Fdc 5I Taper Stove

    15 fdcit issue 03 10/14 8.0 fdc 5i taper stove dimensions.

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    19 fdcit issue 03 10/14 9.0 frequently asked questions 1 do stoves require a chimney? All of our multi fuel and wood burning stoves require a suitable chimney or professionally installed flue system. 2 how do i clean the chimney? You will require a chimney sweep to clean the chimney. It is essential...