HotHouse HH18Bi Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

High output insert boiler stove

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HH18Bi
HD18Bi
High Output
Insert Boiler Stove
Please fix label with serial number and stove
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Installation and Operating
Instructions
Please hand these instructions to the stove user when the installation is complete. Leave the stove ready for
operation and instruct the user in the correct use of the appliance and operation of controls.
Important: – This product must be installed by a suitably qualified installer.
Hothouse Inspired Products.
Imperial Point
Express Trading Estate,
Stonehill Road,
Farnworth,
Bolton BL4 9TN
www.hothouseproducts.co.uk
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
For safety reasons it is essential that your stove is correctly installed and operated. Hothouse cannot
accept responsibility for any fault or consequential problems arising through incorrect installation or
operation.

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  • Page 1 Bolton BL4 9TN www.hothouseproducts.co.uk PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY! For safety reasons it is essential that your stove is correctly installed and operated. Hothouse cannot accept responsibility for any fault or consequential problems arising through incorrect installation or operation.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Re-fuelling Refuelling onto a Low Firebed Fuel Overloading Shutting down Maintenance Seasonal Use Replacing Door Rope and Glass 7. Safety Notes for your Guidance 8. Stove Dimensions 9. Frequently Asked Questions 10. HD18Bi Spare Parts List & Codes HH18Bi 22/04/13...
  • Page 3: List Of Components

    Fig 2 – Insert Boiler Stove Assembly and controls 1. Component Identification and Installation Your Hothouse Stove is shipped securely packed and strapped. Carefully remove any straps and remove all wood, cardboard and any plastic packaging, open the door and remove all the contents.
  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    An aluminium duct should be used to connect from the 4” pipe to the stove. The inlet pipe should be suitable located to prevent ingress of moisture and where it HH18Bi 22/04/13...
  • Page 5 Health And Safety Precautions Handling Adequate facilities must be available for unloading and site handling. Hothouse Stoves are very heavily built so always ask for assistance when lifting and siting the stoves. Fire Cement Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with the skin.
  • Page 6: Installation Information

    Material Clearances Safety Distances from Combustible Surfaces: Model Side Shelf HH18Bi 100mm 300mm In addition it is strongly recommended that any furniture or other combustible materials are kept at least 900mm clear from the front of the stove. HH18Bi 22/04/13...
  • Page 7: Hearths

    Hearths: Hothouse stoves require a 125mm thick non-combustible constructional hearth beneath them to protect the building, this can include any solid non-combustible floor. A non-combustible superimposed hearth forming an apron of at least 225mm at the front of the stove and 150mm on either side must also be provided. The superimposed hearth must not be less than 12mm thick and must have a clearly defined edge (change of level) to discourage placing of any combustible materials on or partially over it.
  • Page 8: Plumbing

    Fig. 3 – Connecting the stove to an existing Heating System with oil/gas as primary heat source. Fig. 4 – Central Heating system with the stove as the primary source of heat (indirect). All four tappings on the stove are used. HH18Bi 22/04/13...
  • Page 9 The manufacturers cannot be held responsible for any losses due to incorrect specification or connection of the heating system. This Hothouse Boiler Stove must always be connected with the flow and return connections on opposite sides of the appliance (cross-flowed) to an indirect hot water system. Fernox or a similar corrosion inhibitor should be used to prevent corrosion or formation of limescale in the heating system.
  • Page 10 All connections to the boiler should be checked to ensure there are no leaks during operation and that the flow and return water connections are working properly. The stove should be fired up initially by the Plumber / Heating Engineer to ensure that it is operating safely with the rest of the heating system. HH18Bi 22/04/13...
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    Secondary Air (Air Wash) This Hothouse boiler stove has a powerful “air wash” system. This secondary air supply to the stove is controlled via a sliding air control located on the top right of the stove. If you want clean glass, always leave this control open some way whilst burning unless the stove is being shut right down for a long period.
  • Page 12: Cleaning

    Brush the inside of the firebox clean from time to time to check the integrity of the plates and liners etc. It is not normally necessary to re-paint inside the firebox due to the high temperatures that mean that the paint HH18Bi 22/04/13...
  • Page 13 Use a screwdriver to loosen and tease out the ash and debris and it can then be hovered away as shown below. Repeat on opposite side. HH18Bi 22/04/13...
  • Page 14: Fuels

    Re-fuelling When burning wood, the fire will die down as the fuel is consumed. When the flames disappear and the remainder is breaking down into glowing embers it is an appropriate time to consider re-fuelling. NOTE: If HH18Bi 22/04/13...
  • Page 15: Refuelling Onto A Low Firebed

    3.1 Warnings and Important Information. Inspect the inside of the stove and the flue ways and ensure they are 100% clear after a period of disuse (e.g summer). Only use manufacturers recommended replacement parts on the appliance (see page 18 for full list of spare parts). HH18Bi 22/04/13...
  • Page 16: Replacing Door Rope And Glass

    Replace the glass with genuine high quality stove glass from Hothouse and refit and tighten the four screws, pads and brackets. Replace the pads if they are broken or worn. HH18Bi 22/04/13...
  • Page 17: Safety Notes For Your Guidance

    Feel the chimneybreast for sign of excessive heat. If the wall is becoming hot, move the furniture away. Ensure that the Fire Brigade can gain access to your roof space in order to check this area for signs of fire spread. HH18Bi 22/04/13...
  • Page 18: Stove Dimensions

    8.0 Stove Dimensions Fig. 7 – Hothouse Insert Boiler Stove All dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated. Dimensions are approximate and are subject to change without prior notice. HH18Bi 22/04/13...
  • Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions

    A call out charge will apply if our engineer attends any stove problem that is not related to product failure. 6 Where can I get spare parts? Your local Hothouse Stove retailer will be pleased to supply spare parts and to provide any other information you require.
  • Page 20: Hd18Bi Spare Parts List & Codes

    10.0 HH18Bi Spare Parts List & Codes Component HD18Bi Component HD18Bi Door Glass Y1HDI18B01A Side Left Y1HDI18B37A Glass Brackets and Screws Y1HDID02E Y1HDI18B38A Door Handle assembly Y1HDI18B03A Boiler shell Y1HDI18B45A Coalcatcher Y1HDI18B04A Door Hinge/Pin Y1HDI18B51A Grate Angles (boiler only) Y1HDI18B17A Rope Ø14mm (cut to size)
  • Page 21 Hothouse Inspired Products, Imperial Point, Express Trading Estate, Stonehill road, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 9TN T: 01204 862286 F: 01204 868569 HH18Bi 22/04/13...

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