MCZ Athos HYDRO 14 kW User Manual
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PELLET STOVES
Chapter 1
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL
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Introduction
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INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................5
1. WARNINGS AND GUARANTEE CONDITIONS ....................................................................................7
1.1.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................7
1.2.
OPERATING WARNINGS..................................................................................................................8
1.3.
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS ..............................................................................................................9
1.3.1.
Limitations...............................................................................................................................9
1.3.2.
Exceptions ...............................................................................................................................9
2. THEORETICAL NOTIONS FOR INSTALLATION ................................................................................11
2.1.
PELLETS ......................................................................................................................................11
2.2.
OPERATING AREA.........................................................................................................................13
2.3.
PRECAUTIONS..............................................................................................................................14
2.4.
CONNECTION TO THE EXTERNAL AIR INTAKE ................................................................................14
2.5.
CONNECTION OF SMOKE DISCHARGE PIPE ....................................................................................15
2.6.
CONNECTION TO THE FLUE PIPE...................................................................................................16
2.7.
CONNECTION TO AN EXTERNAL FLUE WITH INSULATED OR DOUBLE-WALL PIPE .............................16
2.8.
CONNECTION TO FLUE PIPE OR SMOKE DUCT ...............................................................................16
2.9.
OPERATING PROBLEMS CAUSED BY DRAUGHT DEFECTS IN THE FLUE .............................................17
2.10.
PLUMBING CONNECTION ...........................................................................................................18
3. INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY .....................................................................................................19
3.1.
DRAWINGS and TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS .............................................................................19
3.1.1.
Dimensions of POLAR-NOVA in HYDRO version with no kit for the production of domestic hot water
19
3.1.2.
Dimensions of POLAR-NOVA in HYDRO version with kit for the production of domestic hot water..19
3.1.3.
Dimensions of ATHOS POWER in HYDRO version with no kit for the production of domestic hot
water 20
3.1.4.
Dimensions of ATHOS POWER in HYDRO version with kit for the production of domestic hot water
20
3.1.5.
ATHOS HYDRO Dimensions.....................................................................................................21
3.1.6.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS...............................................................................................21
3.2.
PREPARATION AND UNPACKING....................................................................................................23
3.3.
INSTALLATION OF CERAMIC CLADDING FOR POLAR AND NOVA ......................................................24
3.3.1.
Installation of upper panel ......................................................................................................24
3.3.2.
Installation of lower panel.......................................................................................................24
3.3.3.
Installation of side tiles ...........................................................................................................24
3.3.4.
Removal of sides on the ATHOS stove......................................................................................25
3.3.5.
Installation of ceramic top.......................................................................................................26
3.4.
PLUMBING SYSTEM CONNECTION .................................................................................................26
3.4.1.
Connections to the system ......................................................................................................28
3.4.2.
System filling .........................................................................................................................28
3.4.3.
Water characteristics ..............................................................................................................28
3.5.
EXAMPLE INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS .............................................................................................29
3.5.1.
Heating installation diagram Heating system installation diagram without water kit (POLAR-NOVA-
ATHOS POWER) ..................................................................................................................................30
3.5.2.
Heating installation diagram with domestic hot water kit (POLAR–NOVA-ATHOS POWER).............30
3.5.3.
Diagram for installation combined with external boiler (POLAR-NOVA-ATHOS POWER).................31
3.5.4.
Heating installation diagram in combination with a boiler (POLAR-NOVA-ATHOS-ATHOS POWER) .31
3.5.5.
Heating installation in combination with a storage tank (POLAR-NOVA-ATHOS-ATHOS POWER)....32
3.6.
OPENING/CLOSING OF ATHOS STOVE DOOR..................................................................................32
3.7.
MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .....................................................................................32
4. OPERATION.....................................................................................................................................33
4.1.
PRE-LIGHTING WARNINGS............................................................................................................33
4.2.
PRE-LIGHTING CHECK ..................................................................................................................34
4.3.
LOADING THE PELLETS.................................................................................................................34
4.4.
CONTROL PANEL ..........................................................................................................................34