KF 198 51 - Heating Wamsler - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Wood stove
Brand	Wamsler
Model	KF 198 51
Nominal power	6.5 kW
Efficiency	> 78 %
Minimum required draft	11 Pa
Average flue gas temperature	300 °C
Flue gas mass flow	6 g/s
CO rate at 13% O2	≤ 0.12 %
Authorized fuel	Log wood (max. 35 cm length, moisture < 20 %)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	557 x 427 x 904 mm
Net weight	101 kg
Gross weight	111 kg
Casing material	Soapstone (natural)
Combustion chamber insulation	Vermiculite plates (consumables)
Primary air adjustment	Yes (for ignition and nominal power)
Routine maintenance	Glass cleaning with specific product, emptying ash pan, chimney sweeping 2 times/year
Safety distances (combustible materials)	Front: 1 m (or 40 cm with screen), sides: 30 cm, rear: 20 cm
Warranty for consumable parts	6 months (vermiculite plates)
Construction standards	EN 13240:2005, DTU 24.1
Required chimney	Effective height min. 4 m (5 m for multiple appliances)

Frequently Asked Questions - KF 198 51 Wamsler

Which fuel to use in the Wamsler KF 198 51 stove?

Use only natural log wood, maximum length 35 cm and moisture below 20%. Hardwood (oak, beech, ash) is recommended. It is forbidden to burn waste, treated, wet or liquid wood.

How to do the first ignition?

Before the first ignition, remove the transport protection elements (see figure 5). Open the outside air supply and primary air inlet. Place paper or firelighters, small wood then logs. Light and close the door. During first uses, some odor release is normal. Ventilate the room and heat gradually.

Why does the glass get dirty quickly?

The glass gets dirty mainly due to wood that is too wet or a combustion power that is too low. Use dry wood (< 20% moisture) and ensure good draft. Clean the glass with a special stove glass cleaner, only on the inside.

What regular maintenance is required?

Empty the ash pan regularly (watch for hot embers). Clean the glass with a suitable product. Painted parts can be cleaned with a damp soft cloth. Soapstone can be cleaned with soapy water or 240-grit sandpaper. Have the chimney swept at least twice a year.

How to adjust the primary air?

For ignition, fully open the primary air supply (position A). For operation at nominal power, use the setting indicated in the manual (position H). Adjust the setting to achieve clean combustion and avoid excessive soot buildup.

What safety distances must be observed?

In front of the stove, maintain at least 1 meter from combustible materials (reducible to 40 cm with a thermal screen). On the sides, distance of 30 cm. At the rear, 20 cm. The floor under the stove must be protected by a non-combustible plate extending 50 cm in front and 30 cm on the sides.

What to do in case of a chimney fire?

Immediately close all openings of the stove (door, air inlets). Do not attempt to extinguish the fire yourself. Call the fire department. After the incident, have the installation checked by a professional.

How to replace the vermiculite plates?

The vermiculite plates are consumable parts. To replace them, order original Wamsler parts by indicating the type and serial number. The warranty is 6 months. Avoid impacts when inserting logs to extend their lifespan.

Why does the stove emit smoke into the room?

Smoke in the room can be due to an insufficient draft of the chimney (minimum 11 Pa), a poorly closed door, or a lack of combustion air. Check the seals, the opening of the outside air supply, and have the chimney inspected.

How to turn off the stove at the end of the season?

Let the stove burn completely until natural extinction. Never use water. Once cold, empty the firebox and ash pan. Close the door and primary air adjustment. You can also close the outside air supply.

USER MANUAL KF 198 51 Wamsler

Fireplace user instruction

Thank you for choosing our product!

By purchasing this product you receive guarantee for

• good quality originating from the usage of the finest and proven materials,
• operating security which is controlled according to German and European norms (Corresponds to the standards DIN 18891 Construction Shape 1 and EN 13240)
• long life ensured by the robust structure.

In order to be able to use your new fireplace for a long time please read the following instructions manual. You will find all the necessary information in it and some additional advice.

ATTENTION! It is necessary to quote the article number and the serial number on the model plate when ordering parts!

Contents

Foreword 21

Contents 21

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS 22

1. Usage 24

1.1 Structure of the equipment 24
1.2 Installation 25
1.3 Putting out of operation 26
1.4 Heating instructions 26
1.5 Cleaning and maintenance 27
1.6 Potential problems and how to tackle them 29

1. Placing 30

2.1 Prescriptions 30
2.2 Place of installation 30
2.3 Distances 30
2.4 Connection of the fireplace 31

1. Technical specification 33

3.1 Dimensional drawings 33
3.2 Dimension 36
3.3 EC Declaration of Conformity 38

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. This equipment has been certified under the requirements of standard DIN EN 13240 or DIN EN 12815 (see the model plate).
2. For setting purposes and connection to the chimney, the fire protection requirements as prescribed in the given locations, as well as standards DIN 4705, DIN EN 13384, DIN EN 1856-2 and DIN EN 15287 should be complied with. For the problem-free functioning of the equipment, the chimney that the fireplace is to be connected to has to be in perfect conditions (Germany).
3. Before the first commissioning and connection to the chimney, these user instructions are to be read thoroughly, and the competent chimney sweeper has to be informed.
4. It is recommended to use clean cotton gloves for the setting of the equipment in order to avoid the appearance of fingerprints that would be hard to eliminate later on.
5. In order to keep the air clean and maintain the equipment properly, the maximum fuel quantities specified in these safety instructions may not be exceeded, and the doors of the equipment have to be kept closed, otherwise the equipment may overheat, leading to damage. No guarantee is provided for such damage.
6. During operations, the doors of the equipment are to be kept always closed.

7. Permissible fuels:

8. natural wood (max. 35 cm in length)

9. brown coal briquette (see user instructions)

10. Never use liquid igniters. Use special ignition materials or wood wool for the kindling of the fire.

11. Never use wastes, fine wooden chips, mulch, coal debris, particle board wastes, wet wood or wood treated with wood-protective agents, paper or cardboard, or similar materials for burning.
12. Upon the first kindling, smoke and unpleasant smell may be generated. Always ensure the proper ventilation of the room (by opening windows and doors), and heat the fireplace at maximum rated heating performance. If with the first heating the maximum temperature is not reached, the above-mentioned effects may as well arise later on.
13. The operating elements and adjustment units are to be used as described in these user instructions. If the equipment is hot, use auxiliaries or protective gloves for the handling of the equipment.
14. When opening the furnace chamber door, any incorrect handling or insufficient draught may induce smoke. Always ensure that the furnace chamber door may be opened only slowly, first just to a small extent, and then fully after a few seconds. In addition, if you intend to put additional fuel into the fire, before the opening of the door only there

may be onlyember bed in the burning space, i.e. no flames may be visible.

1. In heating mode, the surfaces, inspection glasses and handles may become very hot. Warn children of these threats, and keep them away from the fireplace when heated.
2. Ensure that the ashtray should be fully inserted, and in particular never remove hot ash from the fireplace (fire risk).
3. In transitional periods, chimney draught may drop, resulting in the imperfect suction of the generated flue gases. In such cases, the fireplace is to be filled with smaller quantities of fuel, preferably wooden chips or wood wool, and it is to be commissioned under control with the stabilization of the chimney draught. The fire grate should always be kept clean.
4. After the heating season, it is recommended to have the equipment inspected by an expert. It is also advisable to clean the routes of flue gases and pipes.
5. Should repairs or reconditioning be needed, please, contact your dealer in a timely manner with the accurate specification of the article and serial number. Only original Wamsler parts may be used.
6. As the air needed for burning is drawn from the room where the fireplace is located, ensure that sufficient air supply is received via the gaps by the windows and external doors. Make sure that 4 mof air should be provided to each kW of rated performance. For this fireplace, it means that the room has to be at least 26 m in volume. If the room is smaller, sufficient air supply can be secured by opening air connections to other rooms with air openings (at least 150 cm²).
7. Ensure to keep proper lateral and rear distances from combustible parts and materials. The associated values are specified in these user instructions or the model plate.
8. The fireplace may not be modified.
9. The connection of the fireplace to the chimney is not permissible if the effective height of the chimney is less than 4m , or 5m with multiple loading. To the chimney that the fireplace uses, a maximum of two other fireplaces, ovens may be connected.
10. In the event of any chimney fire, immediately close all the openings of the equipment, and call the fire service. Never try to extinguish the fire with water. Thereafter, always have the chimney inspected by an expert.

1. Usage

1.1 Structure of the equipment

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1.2 Installation

Fuels

The equipment can be used with fuels detailed in the followings. This way the "low-smoke" and trouble-free operation can be secured. Use only dry wood with a moisture of maximum 20% .

Types of fuels	Heating value appr. KJ/kg
Hard wood 14.600
Soft wood 11.500

Filling quantities

-Split billet: max. length: 35 cm

max. 2 billets per filling, appr. 1.8kg

• Wooden briquette: max. 1.4 kg

Fuel		Setting of the primary air regulator
Wood	Nominal heating performance	H
Wood	Warming up, kindling	A

Table 1

IT IS NOT ALLOWED to burn waste, fine chipping, bark, wood handled with preventive chemicals, furthermore paper and cardboard. For kindling please use wood scrapings or grill starter but never use liquid auxiliaries!

The first kindling

• At the first fire set-up could be a little smoke, but is not dangerous, normal! In this time, please ventilate the room carefully!

Warning! Upon the first kindling, smoke and unpleasant smell may be generated. Always ensure the proper ventilation of the room (by opening windows and doors), and heat the fireplace at maximum rated heating performance. If with the first heating the maximum temperature is not reached, the above-mentioned effects may as well arise later on.

• Before installation pull out the delivery securer off the refractory brick through the furnace chamber (picture no. 5).

Open the door by raising the handle (Picture 2). If the equipment is hot, you can use insulated gloves. Adjust the primary air regulator and the fuel switch (Picture 3) according to the Table 1. Put coal lighter or wood wool onto the fire grate, followed by wood chips. First insert small pieces of wood, and then larger ones, light them and close the door again. When the wood burns quickly, and leaves sufficient glowing embers, put additional fuel on the fire. Thereafter, adjust the primary air regulator and the fuel switch according to the Table 1 ("Adjustment of the burning air"). The first kindling should be performed "finely" with little fuel only, so that the parts of the fireplace be adapted to heat. During the first kindling, the generation of smell is normal and absolutely dangerous.

1.3 Putting out of operation

• Let the glowing Ember burn to ashes and the fire-place get cold.
• Empty the furnace chamber and the ash bin.
• Close the doors and push the primary air regulator totally to the left.

1.4 Heating instructions

The fireplace should be operated only with closed furnace chamber door. Fireplaces belonging to type 1 have self-locking furnace chamber doors. These doors may be opened only for kindling, loading or when cleaning the furnace chamber (otherwise draught problems may occur with other equipment connected to the same chimney).

Warning!

When opening the furnace chamber door, any incorrect handling or insufficient draught may induce smoke. Always ensure that the furnace chamber door may be opened only slowly, first just to a small extent, and then fully after a few seconds. In addition, if you intend to put additional fuel into the fire, before the opening of the door only there may be only Ember bed in the burning space, i.e. no flames may be visible.

Led into the burning space in correspondence with the existing conditions, the secondary air provides for the follow-up burning of the combustible components of in the burning space. This in fact means smoke and soot-poor burning, which contributes to the protection of the environment. If you wish to commission the fireplace in a transitional period, please, please first examine the chimney draught, as it can be especially weak at high external temperatures. Towards this end, hold a burning match in the slightly opened feeding door. If the flame is not drawn significantly by the draught, then a so-called starting fire is to be set first. Towards this end, burn wood chips/wool in the fireplace or the cleaning hole of the chimney. The fire grate is to be cleaned before every kindling to ensure the proper inflow of air for burning. The ashtray is to be emptied regularly (Figure 4). Should the equipment be extremely hot, use the gloves provided. Please, be careful not to dispose glowing materials into the waste bin.

Ensure that the ashtray should be fully pushed into the equipment.

Warning! In order to keep the air clean and safeguard the fireplace, do not exceed the specified maximum fuel quantity, otherwise overheating may occur, which potentially damage the equipment. Such damage is not covered with any guarantee. Only a single layer of fuel is allowable to be prepared in the fireplace. Try to reach lower heating performance only by decreasing the quantity of fuel, and not by cutting the primary air supply.

1.5 Cleaning and maintenance

After the heating season, it is recommended to clean the fireplace and the flue gas pipes carefully. Any dropping heating performance is almost always the consequence of the strong contamination of the flues. For cleaning, the baffle plate (picture 5) is to be pulled forward. This way, the flues can be cleaned from the inside or - after removing the flue gas pipe - from above. After cleaning, the baffle plate (picture 5) is pushed back fully again.

Warning!

Following every heating season you are advised to examine the fireplace thoroughly. If any repair or reconditioning is needed, please, contact your local dealer in a timely manner, and specify the model number and serial number of your equipment (as seen on the model plate). External surfaces may be maintained only after the fireplace cooled down, and following the first commissioning. Use cold water for cleaning, or soap, washing ingredient in extraordinary cases, then wipe it dry. Before its first use, clean the ROBAX inspection glass with a wet and clean cloth, and then put a few drops of glass-ceramics cleaner onto both sides of the glass, and spread them with the use of kitchen paper tissues. It provides an invisible film on the valuable surface of the Robax glass. This film helps to keep the glass clean, and facilitates regular cleaning operations. ROBAX S for slightly contaminated surfaces – a commercially available glass surface cleaning agent – may as well be used for the cleaning of the medium or strongly contaminated glass surfaces of the fireplace. Towards this end, spray small quantities of the agent to the cold surfaces, spread it, and wash it down with a wet cloth, followed by drying with a clean, soft cloth. In case there are sticky fuel deposits on these surfaces, first scale simply them with a ceramic-plate scraper held in flat angle, and then clean the surfaces as described above.

Cleaning of the ceramic surfaces dirt and grease are to be removed with soap and water.

Cleaning of the soapstone: the soapstone is a natural stone, therefore minor colour differences may occur; as it is normal, they may not serve as a basis for quality complaints! To clean the soapstone from dirt and fat with water and soap, as well as small scratches, use sand paper (grain size 240).

Warning: Under no circumstances you may use sponge, scouring, aggressive or scratching cleaning agents! If the grate is blocked so that the equipment cannot serve the intended function, the grate is to be removed for cleaning.

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picture 5

Protection corrugated paper for transportation

1.6 Potential problems and how to tackle them

Kind of operating problem	Possible reasons Solution
Odour formation Curing	of the applied preventive lacquer. Steaming oil remains.	Operate the fire-place on a low heating level according to the instructions manual for a few hours. Then heat up for maximal performance for a few hours.
Too little heating performance	·We chose too little performance ·Chimney draught is slight	·Have the heating requirement of the room examined by an expert ·Chimney draught shall be at least 11 Pa ·Check the tightness of your chimney and also that the doors of other fire-places leading to the same chimney are closed and sealed properly. Make sure that the chimney-cleaning joints are sealed properly.
	·Too long and leaky smoke tube	·All the smoke tube joints must be well sealed and fireproof-isolated
	·Leakage at the door glass	·Check the sealing, close the door properly. May have to have the tightening flap renewed.
	·Usage of wet wood. ·Use	well dried wood only.

Actions to be in chimney fire!

Chimney fire may occur upon the improper cleaning of the chimney, the use of inappropriate fuels (e.g. excessively wet wood) or the inadequate setting of the burning air. In such cases, close the burning air at the fire, and call the fire service.

Never try to extinguish the fire with water!

2. Placing

2.1 Prescriptions

When placing the fire-place and jointing the smoke tube side the fire protection requirements of the relevant construction provisions must be taken into consideration.

For the problem-free functioning of the equipment the chimney which the fireplace uses must be in perfect condition.

2.2 Place of installation

Since the air which the fire-place takes comes from the room where it is located fresh supply of air must be sufficient. Make sure that 4m^3 volume of air falls to each KW of nominal performance.

For this specific fire-place this means that the room must be at least 26m^3 . If the room is less than 26m^3 then sufficient air supply can be secured by opening more rooms together (size of the linking slots must be at least 150cm^2 ).

2.3 Distances

All combustible equipment, furniture or e.g. decoration materials which are in the close environment of the fire-place shall be protected from the heat.

Furnishings in the radiation area

Keep a minimal distance of 80 cm (A) between the front cover of the fire-place and the combustible equipment, furniture or e.g. decoration materials.

The security distance can be lowered to 40~cm if a heat shield is put in front of the object to be protected (B) (see our example on drawing no. 6).

Furnishings outside the radiation area

The walls beside and behind the fire-place shall not be made of combustible materials and they cannot be covered by such materials, unless the distance on the sides is more than 30~cm and behind is more than 20~cm .

Similarly to the wooden and plastic furniture on the sides a distance of 30 cm shall be kept (see drawing no. 7).

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picture 7

Floor in front of and under the fireplace

Floors made from combustible materials, such as carpets, parquet floors or cork is to be protected by a shield of non-combustible material – for example ceramics, stone, glass or steel – placed under the fireplace so that it should reach out to 50 cm in front and 30 cm besides.

2.4 Connection of the fireplace

WARNING:

Before connecting the fireplace to the chimney, seek advice from the competent chimney sweeper!

The connecting elements should be attached to the equipment and to each other in a properly sealed and stable manner. They may not hang into the unobstructed cross-section of the chimney. The interconnecting piece between the chimney and the fireplace should be of the same cross-section size as the pipe stub of the fireplace. Horizontal connecting pieces should ascend to the chimney in 10^ . Pipes that are not heat-protected or not led vertically may not be longer than 1 m.

There should be a minimum distance of 40~cm kept between the connection pieces of the fireplace and combustible materials in the building. Provided that the interconnecting pieces have a non-combustible coating of minimum 2cm , the distance from combustible materials may be at least 10~cm . If the interconnecting pieces are led through equipment or furnishing made from combustible materials, they have to be covered with a protecting tube made from any non-combustible material in a distance of at least 20~cm , or they have to be coated with any non-combustible material with low heat conductance in a minimum range of 20~cm .

Smaller distances to combustible materials are permissible if it is ensured that at the rated performance of the fireplace the temperature cannot rise over 85^ at the combustible equipment and furnishings.

WARNING:

The connection of the fireplace to the chimney is not permissible if the effective height of the chimney is less than 4m , or 5m with multiple loading (see the details of chimney calculations on page 36).

To the chimney that the fireplace uses, a maximum of two other fireplaces, ovens may be connected.

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3. Technical specification

3.1 Dimensional drawings

KF 198 52

KF 19855

GB

PLUTO PANorama

COUNTRY

LUXOR

COUNTRY-H

GB

PLUTO RADIANT

KF 19856

PLUTO RONDO

KF 19857

Typ 198 50/51/52/53/55/56/57
Nominal performance 6,5 kW
Heating capacity (m3) -under favourable -less favourable -not favourable heating circumstances according to 18893/TAB2 DIN standard
Flue gas values: fuel:	Wood
Flue gas stream:	6 g/s
Flue gas temperature:	300°C
Min. blast pressure at nominal performance:	11 Pa

3.2 Dimension

Art.No.	width (mm)	draught (mm)	height (mm)	weight netto (Kg)	weight brutto (Kg)
001985000	557 427	904	88	98
001985004	557 427	904	88	98
001985005	557 427	904	88	98
001985006	557 427	904	88	98
001985009	557 427	904	88	98
001985010	557 468	1057	85	95
001985011	557 468	1057	131 141
001985012	588 531	904	84	97
001985014	557 427	904	93	103
001985015	588 435	904	80	92
001985020	557 427	904 114	124
001985022	588 531	924	96	109
001985024	588 531	924	96	109
001985026	588 531	924	96	109
001985030	557 516	924 151	163
001985035	557 516	904	87	99
001985038	557 516	924	98	110
001985040	851 408	1254	112 132
001985045	557 468	904 130	140
001985048	593 468	1032	135 145
001985050	557 427	904 123	133
001985051	557 427	904 101	111
001985052	557 427	904 101	111
001985053	557 427	904 101	111
001985054	557 427	904 101	111
001985055	557 427	904 123	133
001985060	557 427	904	88	98
001985066	557 427	1022	85	100
001985070	557 427	904	88	98
001985080	557 427	904 101	111
001985085	557 427	904 101	111
001985100	557 427	1022	85	100

Art.No.	width (mm)	draught (mm)	height (mm)	weight netto (Kg)	weight brutto (Kg)
001985101	557 427	1022 85	100
001985103	610 452	1050 103	118
001985140	557 427	1022 118	133
001985160	557 427	1022 115	130
001985175	557 427	1022 103	118
001985170	557 427	1022 85	100
001985185	610 452	1050 103	118
001985190	610 452	1050 103	118
001985200	557 427	980 86	88
001985201	557 427	980 86	88
001985202	557 427	980 86	88
001985203	557 427	980 86	101
001985204	557 427	980 86	101
001985205	557 427	980 86	88
001985211	557 427	980
001985221	557 427	980 112	114
001985222	557 427	980 117	119
001985225	557 427	980 86	101
001985241	557 427	980 124	126
001985242	557 427	980 124	139
001985245	557 427	980 124	126
001985252	557 427	940 89	104
001985255	557 427	940 112	127
001985260	557 427	940
001985300	557 427	904 83	85
001985301	557 427	904 83	85
001985302	557 427	904 83	85
001985304	557 427	929 119	129
001985305	557 427	904 88	90
001985306	557 427	904 83	85
001985307	557 427	904 83	85
001985310	557 427	924 131	133

Art.No.	width(mm)	draught(mm)	height(mm)	weight netto(Kg)	weight brutto(Kg)	Art.No.	width(mm)	draught(mm)	height(mm)	weight netto(Kg)	weight brutto(Kg)
001985340 557 427 9029 152 162						001985540 557 427	023 119	127
001985344 557 427 904 131 133						001985550 557 427	023 102	112
001985345 557 427 904 131 133						001985610 557 492	930 113	126
001985346 557 427 9029 119 129						001985615 557 492	930 113	126
001985348 557 468 904 118 120						001985621 557 492	930
001985380 557 427 904 101 111						001985701 557 516	905 85 98
001985500 557 427 1023 88 96						001985711 557 516	929
001985505 557 427 1023 88 96						001985715 557 516	929 147	160
001985508 557 427 1023 88 96						001985721 557 516	929
001985520 557 427 1023 119 27						001985740 557 516	905 122	135
001985525 557 427 1023 119 27						001985750 557 516	905 122	135

The specified dimensions and weights are approximate values, and thus have only informative purposes.

We reserve the right to modify the designs as required in terms of technology or quality!

3.3 EC Declaration of Conformity

The said products are compliant with the specifications of the following European directives: 89/106/EEC Requirements for construction products

The compliance of the said products with the requirements of the above-referenced directives and the following standards is hereby certified:

EN 13240:2005

Munich, 11.04.2008

Proper, binding signature

This Declaration certified compliance with the above-referenced directives, yet cannot guarantee certain properties. The enclosed product documentation has to be taken into account, as well. Should any third person modify the said equipment, this Declaration shall be deemed as null and void.

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2.3 Distances minimum