Woodburning Sauna Stove KASTOR KS Series
Contents
1. 1000 1200 500 50 1000 250 400 v 3 1 3 5 10 doc 212. 39 1 1 39 TO MOM 39 2 4 44 442 112111 39 2 1 39 2 2 40 a 40 2 4 41 2 10600 16 0000000000000000000000500000 41 2 5 42 2 6 44 2 7 44 2 8 44 2 9 22 2 45 3 45
3. Palava aineinen materiaali jos ei suojalevya min et isyys kiukaasta 1000mm Brannbart material om ingen skyddsplat anvands ar avstandet 1000mm fran ugnen Flammable material distance from stove 1000mm if no protectors 1000 F rh jning 30mm Platform 30mm 30 1mm tai kuituvahvisteinen 7mm Metallplatta 1mm eller foerarmerad cementplatta 7mm 1mm thick metal sheet or 7mm of fibre reinforced board 1 MM 7 MM Kiinnitysruuvi ruostumatonta terasta Fastskruv rostfritt st l Stainless steel attachment screw 17 7 bild picture 2 5 1 bild picrure 2 5 2 Kiukaan liitt minen takaa tiilinormiin Kiukaan liitt minen p lt tiilihormiin Anslutning av ugnen bakifr n till tegelskorstenen Anslutning av ugnen ovanifr n till Connecting the stove from the back to a brick chimney tegelskorstenen K Connecting the stove from the top to a brick chimney
4. K A A A 7 A A 4 bild picture 2 6 Liitt minen Kastor valmishormiin Mitat millimetrein Anslutning till f rdig Kastor skorsten M tten r i millimeter Connecting to a Kastor chimney Measurements in millimeters K Kastor 1 R kspj ll Chimney valve device 18 bild picture 2 8 1 Kuva bild picture puc 2 8 2 1 Ilmanohjainlevy 1 Ilmanohjainlevy Luftstyrningsskiva Luftstyrningsskiva Air guide plate Air Guide plate 2 2 Rost Rost Grate Grate 3 Arinan kannatin Roststod Grate support Onopa 19 YS ess 50 KUVA 3 20 SUOMI KUVA 5 SVENSKA BILD 5 ENGLISH FIG 5 5 JOONIS 5 5 KIUKAAN SUQJAETAISYYDET KUVA 5 1 PALAMATON MATERIAALI 2 PALAVA AINEINEN MATERIAALI 3 4 KIUKAAN PALAMATTOMAN ALUSTAN MINIMIALA PALAVA AINEISELLA ALUSTALLA
5. 45 2 45 3 3 46 47 ACERA KINO HR oe 47 47 47 4 4 47 5 48 6 49 KASTOR KS series wood burning sauna stoves installation and usage manual KS 12 KS 20 KS 27 KS 37 Please save these instructions for later use Once the installation is done this manual should be given to the sauna s owner or the person in charge of running it Please read these instructions prior to installation and first use KASTOR WOOD BURNING SAUNA STOVES We thank you for your confidence in Kastor s products We have manufactured wood burning sauna stoves for nearly a century now longer than any other company in the world Over these years we have learned a lot about fire its handling and its precariousness Anyone can light a fire but nurturing it is nearly a form of art We have two guidelines in design and
6. ei ole m ritetty 2 9 General directions to prevent Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty 3 USING INC cccsacsceeseuseescerrcecesesceseaseeenssazee Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole maaritetty e M A E Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty 3 2 Adjusting the air Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty 3 3 Adjusting the heat Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty 4 Maintenance Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty 4 1 Cleaning the 0 aininn iS Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty NSH Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty Virhe ei ole m ritetty 4 4 Removal and cleaning of the stove s glass Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty 5 TFOUDIESNOOUNG Kirjanmerkkia ei ole maaritetty 6 Warranty and manufacturer identification Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole maaritetty KASTOR KS KS 12 KS 20 5 27 5 37 38
7. 1 4 MANTLE 4 KORPUSE 4 5 SEAL 2 5 2 5 2 6 6 6 15 epee 05090005090 gt oS r ete 0552 2 wae 52504 550505505 4 2620242 990206 0246 OT 9 bild picture 2 2 Kiuaskivien asettelu lapileikkauskuva kiukaan kivitilasta Aseta kivet niin ett kivien v liin jaa riitt v sti ilmaa Placering av bastustenarna genomsk rningbild av ugnens stenmagasin Placera bastustenarna plats s att det blir tillr ckligt med luft mellan stenarna Stone aggangement Make sure that there is sufficient air between the stones Sectional view of the stove s stone compartment OTCeKa 4 Of 2 3 bild picture Kastor kiukaan asentaminen Kastor k ytt en Montering av Kastor bastuugn med Kastor skyddsunderlag f r ugn Installation of Kastor stove using the Kastor protective stove base Kastor Ha Kastor 1 Betonilattia tai kaakeloitu vesieristetty betonila
8. 1 Stoves with an extended door The floors of the sauna and the room into which the stove door opens must be on an equal level The room with the stove door may also be a lower level but never higher than the sauna s floor The stove and its extension must be installed on a sturdy immovable fireproof level surface A cast concrete base is the best choice If the floor of the room with the door in it is flammable there must be a non flammable protective layer i e cast concrete or masonry of at least 60mm beneath the door extension The fire protection measures on the door side must also adhere to the instructions in chapter 2 3 By adding fireproofing the stove and its door extension may also be installed on wooden floors Nevertheless the dividing wall must be non flammable brick concrete or similar For the Sauna and the extended door a concrete slab with a thickness of 60mm is usually acceptable remember to take care of moisture draining The fireproofing on the sauna side floor must extend 250mm in front of the stove 250mm at its sides and 250mm behind or at the back and sides up to a fireproofed wall The fire protection measures on the door side must also adhere to the instructions in chapter 2 3 In unclear cases consult the local fire safety officials 2 5 2 INSTALLATION THROUGH THE WALL AND FITTING THE FRAME 5 12 20 27 37 JK models also with water tank See also the instructions in chapter 2 6 concerning flue pi
9. 5 PALAVA AINEISTEN MATERIAALIEN MINIMIETAISYYSRAJA KIUKAASTA A ERISTAMATON YHDYSPUTKI LIITETTAESSA PALAVA AINEISEEN MATERIAALIIN PINNASTA SIVULLE 1000mm YL SP IN 1200mm KIUKAAN ETAISYYS PALAVA AINEISESTA MATERIAALISTA SIVULLE TAAKSEPAIN 500MM KIUAS IRTI SEINASTA 50mm D SUOJAETAISYYS ETEENP IN 1000mm E KIUKAAN PALAMATTOMAN ALUSTAN MINIMI 250mm SIVULLE KIUKAASTA F KIUKAAN ALUSTAN MINIMI 400mm ETUPUOLELLE 1 OBRANNBART MATERIAL 2 BRANNBART MATERIAL 3 ROKGANG 4 UGNENS OBRANNBARA UNDERLAGS MINIMIYTA PA BRANNBART UNDERLAG 5 BRANNBARA MATERIALS MINIMIAVSTAND FRAN UGNEN DET OISOLERADE FORBINDELSERORET UPPIFRAN NAR DET KOPPLAS TILL BR NNBART MATERIAL FRAN FORBINDELSERORETS TILL SIDAN 1000 mm UPPAT 1200mm B UGNENS AVSTAND FRAN BRANNBART MATERIAL TILL SIDAN OCH BAKAT 500mm UGNEN FRAN VAGGEN 50mm D SKYDDSAVSTAND FRAMAT 1000mm UGNENS OBRANNBARA UNDERLAGS MINIMI 250mm TILL SIDAN FRAN UGNEN F UGNENS OBRANNBARA UNDERLAGS MINIMI 400mm TILL FRAMSIDAN 1 NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL 2 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL 3 SMOKE FLUE 4 THE NON COMBUSTIBLE FOUNDATION S MINIMUM AREA ON A COMBUSTIBLE FOUNDATION 5 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM THE OVEN THE UNINSULATED CONNECTING PIPE FROM ABOVE WHEN CONNECTING TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL FROM CONNECTING PIPE SURFACE TO THE SIDE 1000 mm UPWARDS 1200mm THE OV
10. manufacturing A master s touch leaves nothing extraneous and a master s touch cannot be achieved with low grade material Our products are simple and reliable although their elegant form is based on solutions born from decades of experience and the latest technology QUALITY MATERIAL Our products contain only the best possible material procured from reliable suppliers we have gathered over the years The steel is Finnish structural steel from Ruukki which can be bent into various solutions while retaining its hardness due to its uniform quality Our glass covers are Ceram glass which can withstand up to 800 C while still allowing the fire s warm glow to spread into the room WE KNOW FIRE Our products are heavy which by itself is a sign of fireproof construction Still it is not the steel s thickness but its correct use that is important One needs to know how fire behaves The hottest and most stressed part is not necessarily directly above the fire depending on how the heat is being channelled The fire must also be supplied with air to ensure optimally clean burning and economical heating SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY Our stoves can be fully heated with just one load of wood and they retain warmth long after the flame has died down This unique property is the sum of many factors High quality material the Coanda air circulation system the air guidance sheet the large and deep stone compartments and the sturdy doors Read more abo
11. 5 meters as measured from the chimney floor Correct amount of stones The stones should reach up to the edge of the stone compartment at the edges and be heaped up only by half a stone in the middle Are the stones packed too tight The stones need to be stacked in such a way that there is enough air between them See chapter 2 2 Are the stones good quality and the correct size Suitable stones are peridotite or dunite of a length of over 10 cm and not too flat The sauna heats up quickly but the stones remain cool Correct amount of stones The stones should reach up to the edge of the stone compartment at the edges and be heaped up only by half a stone in the middle Are the stones packed too tight The stones need to be stacked in such a way that there is enough air between them See chapter 2 2 Is the stove too big for the sauna Keep the ventilation valve open to remove excess heat which gives the stones time to warm up as well This will extend the heating period slightly Are you heating the sauna correctly Read chapter 3 of these instructions carefully The water does not heat up properly in a stove with a water tank Is there too much draught The flames reach into the connecting pipe which is red hot although the lower end of the stove within the mantle is not red See chapter 3 2 about draught adjustment and heat output Is the stove sized according to instructions Black flakes collect beneath the stove The stones may be weat
12. EN S DISTANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL TO THE SIDE AND BACKWARDS 500mm THE OVEN OFF THE WALL 50mm D PROTECTIVE DISTANCE FORWARD 1000mm THE OVENS NON COMBUSTIBLE FOUNDATION S MINIMUM 250mm TO THE SIDE FROM THE OVEN F THE OVENS NON COMBUSTIBLE FOUNDATION S MINIMUM 400mm TO THE FRONT 1 MITTEPOLEV MATERJAL 2 POLEVAINEST MATERJAL 3 SUITSULOOR 4 KERISE MITTEPOLEVA ALUSE MIINIMUMALA POLEVAINEST ALUSEL 5 POLEVAINEST MATERJALIDE MIINIMUMKAUIGUS KERISEST ISOLEERIMATA OHENDUSTORU PEALT HENDAMISE KORRAL POLEVAINEST MATERJALI K LGE OHENDUSTORU KOLGSUUNAS 1000 OLESSUUNAS 1200 MM KERISE KAUGUS POLEVAINEST MATERJALIST K LG TAGASUUNAS 500 MM C KERISE KAUGUS SEINAST 50 mm D TURVALINE KAUGUS ETTESUUNAS 1000 mm E KERISE MITTEPOLEVA ALUSE MIINIMUMKAUGUS KERISEST KOLGSUUNAS 250 mm KERISE MITTEPOLEVA ALUSE MIINIMUMKAUGUS KERISEST ETTESUUNAS 400 mm 1 2 3 4 5
13. KASTOR KS Series Woodburning Sauna Stove Models KS 12 KS 20 KS 27 KS 37 Installation and Operation Instructions KASTOR KS series wood burning sauna stoves installation and usage manual 5 12 5 20 KS 27 KS 37 Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole maaritetty 1 Before you Kirjanmerkkia ole m ritetty 1 1 Package contents and its inspection Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty 1 2 Important matters and Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty 2 Installation and preparation fOr Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty 2 1 Preparing for use and 1 Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty 2 2 Stones and their Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty 253 Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty 2 4 Safety distances and protections Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty 2 5 Connecting the stove to a brick chimney Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty 2 6 Connecting to a Kastor chimney Virhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty 2 7 The stove door and changing the opening directionVirhe Kirjanmerkkia ei ole m ritetty Dro guide plate Virhe
14. as much wood as you can fit immediately into the fire compartment 3 2 Adjusting the air flow The stove has been designed to work best when the chimney s air suction is about 10 20 Pa If the chimney is tall this optimal air suction limit is easily exceeded This excess can be noticed as follows e The air flow cannot be adjusted with the ash door only the amount of air available for burning e The flames reach into the connecting pipe and even up to the chimney e The humming noise of the burn feels loud Looking through the glass door the flames rage with great strength towards the stove s upper part e The sauna and or stones do not heat up properly in less than an hour although the stove has the correct size When you light the fire the chimney valve and ash compartment door must always be open Once the fire has taken hold and burns well adjust the air flow with the ash compartment door Usually depending on the draught the ash door is open by about 0 5 2 The stove s basic draught is just right when the burning can be affected by the ash door and the flames rise calmly This brings the cleanest burning although it warms up somewhat more slowly than in a stronger draught If the basic draught is too strong it be adjusted by setting a fireproof piece of brick or an optionally available draught adjustment plate inside the stove s upper part on top of the arched flame plate If that does not h
15. elp the basic draught may be adjusted with the chimney valve Do not close the chimney valve too much carbon monoxide poisoning hazard 3 3 Adjusting the heat output The heat output is affected by the quality and amount of fuel Do not burn excessively long logs in the stove Take care not to heat the stove constantly to a red glow 3 3 1 A sauna bath on just one load of wood lighting from below Place two smallish logs lengthwise in the fire compartment Add some lighting aids between the logs and light them Then place a few logs crosswise on the previous ones Close the door and leave the ash compartment door open by about 3 cm Once these latest logs have burned some five minutes straighten them into the grate direction and fill the fire compartment lengthwise with solid split logs Close the door and leave the ash door open by 3 cm for a short while After this slow down the burning by closing the ash door gap to 0 5 2 cm During this heating phase the fire compartment walls should only heat up for a while to a red glow in their upper parts Usually this will prepare the sauna for your bath in about 40 50 minutes and you should not need to add firewood during your stay 3 3 2 A sauna bath on just one load of wood lighting from above Lighting from above is a departure from tradition With this method stove and stones heat up slightly more slowly than with the usual way but once you have found a good combination of sto
16. glow The stove s working life will be shortened significantly if it is subjected to salt water Note that in close proximity to the sea even well water may contain salt Factors influencing the stove s useful life are among other things how well its size is suited to the sauna the fuel used how often it is used failure to follow these instructions and general carefulness e Kastor stoves have been very carefully designed and tested On the basis of our studies we at Helo Oy know that if the stove suffers damage in a very short time e g the walls split or burn through the top burns through etc the stove has not been used according to instructions Helo Oy does not take responsibility for damage through failure to follow the user s manual 3 Using the stove 3 1 Fuel Use only untreated wood in Kastor stoves preferably sturdy split logs of various woods such as birch or alder The logs should at most be 35 cm long Wet or foul wood does not heat very well It is not permitted to burn treated wood wood with nails plywood plastic plastic coated cardboard or paper in this stove Fluid fuels must not be used even while starting the fire to avoid dangerous flash fires Do not burn full loads of very small wood such as shavings and splinters as they produce excessive heat for short durations The fuel logs must not be stored in the immediate vicinity of the stove Remember the safety distances Only bring into the sauna
17. he glass e Attach the door to the stove 5 Troubleshooting If the stove or the sauna fails to work as you think they should go through the following check list First to make sure you have chosen the correct stove for your sauna s requirements look through the stove choosing instructions on our internet pages at www kastor fi gt wood burning gt select your stove Smoke leaks into the sauna bad draught Is the chimney valve open Is the connecting pipe attached tightly both to the stove and the chimney There mustn t be any air leaks Is the stove s other flue opening closed tightly with the cap that came with the stove Is the flame plate in the upper part of the stove clean of ash Is the connecting pipe between stove and chimney clear of ash Is the chimney fully open In need of sweeping stuffed with snow winter cap on etc Is the chimney intact Cracks weathered Is the draught height chimney height sufficient with regard to the environment Nearby trees a steep hill etc requires more than 3 5 metres as measured from the chimney floor Is the chimney s size correct At least a half brick wide or depending on stove model a round chimney of 100 or 120 mm The stove stones do not heat up sufficiently Has the stove been fired sufficiently You should burn at least one compartment full of split dry logs according to instructions Is there too much draught The flames reach into the connecting pipe w
18. he top JK models can only be connected from the top For a brick chimney connection the safety distances and protectors named in chapter 2 4 and the chimney s masonry regulations must be adhered to 2 5 0 Connection from the rear only in KS models Make an opening in the brick chimney that is 2 3cm wider than the connection pipe Detach the stove s outer back mantle Use a screwdriver to detach the plate covering the hole in the inner back mantle Move this covering plate onto the hindmost hole on top of the stove Place the connection pipe delivered with the stove in its rear wall opening Push the stove into its place Make sure that the connection pipe settles well into the hole in the chimney Tighten the space between connection pipe and chimney with a flexible fire proof material such as fire wool Neaten the hole with a Kastor covering available at your hardware store The covering is attached to the brick chimney surface with metal attachments or fireproof glue Picture 2 5 1 Stoves with extended feed doors must only be installed into walls made of non flammable material brick concrete etc The non flammable material must be arranged around the door extension as shown in picture 5 If there is a flammable floor in the room with the door the area requiring protection must extend 100mm beyond both sides of the door and at least 400mm in front of it The protective layer should be a metal sheet with a thickness of at least 1mm 2 5
19. he top of the stove which can be turned to align with the chimney Suitable 45 bent pipes are available at the hardware store Extend the bent pipe with an extension piece if necessary Install the stove s own connection pipe in the door side flue opening on top of the stove the other opening is the sweeping hole which must not be used for the pipe The bent pipe is then attached to the stove s own connection pipe Saw the bent pipe and any extension pipe down to a suitable size where necessary Make sure the pipe extends sufficiently into the chimney but not so far that it blocks up the chimney Seal the empty space between connection pipe and chimney with flexible fireproof material such as stone wool The lead through is then tidied up with a Kastor covering plate which is available at your hardware store The covering plate is attached to the wall with metal bolts or fireproof paste See picture 2 5 2 2 6 Connecting to a Kastor chimney The Kastor stove can be connected from the top to a factory built Kastor chimney Make sure to choose the correct chimney type with regard to your stove model chimney height temperature class T 600 exterior circumstances etc For best results we recommend that you install a chimney valve as well Picture 2 6 e Set the stove s own connecting pipe into the stove s door side flue opening e Install no insulated connection pipe and any necessary extension piping on top of the connecting
20. hered The flakes may be metal flaking off the stove The stove has been heated too intensely at a red heat The metal flakes off and the stove will break down prematurely There is a smell of sulphur in the sauna Traces of sulphur have remained on the stones from the quarry s explosion or the stones are naturally sulphurous 13 6 Warranty and manufacturer identification If the stove stands unused in a moist environment such as cold holiday cottage it must be inspected for any corrosion damage before use WARRANTY Kastor products are of high quality and reliable For its wood burning stoves Helo Oy grants year warranty for its Kastor stoves covering manufacturing flaws This warranty does not cover any damage incurred through incorrect use that does not accord with instructions See chapter 3 of this manual MANUFACTURER HELO OY Tehtaankatu 5 7 11710 Riihimaki Finland Tel 358207560300 e mail info helo fi 7 Kuvat bilder pictures bild picture 1 VESIGAILION VIPUHANA KRAN TILL VATTENBEHALLARE KUVA 1 BILD 1 1 MUTTERI 1 MUTTER 2 VESIGAILIO 2 VATTENBEHALLARE 3 1 3 TATNING 1 4 4 MANTEL 5 2 5 TATNING 2 6 VIPUHANA 6 KRAN WATER TANK TAP VEEPAAGI KRAAN 1 JOONIS 1 1 1 1 MUTTER 1 2 HOT WATER TANK 2 VEEPAAGI 2 3 1 3 1 3
21. hich is red hot although the lower end of the stove within the mantle is not red See chapter 3 3 about draught adjustment and heat output Is the draught too weak See chapter 3 3 about draught adjustment Correct amount of stones The stones should reach up to the edge of the stone compartment at the edges and be heaped up only by half a stone in the middle Are the stones packed too tight The stones need to be stacked in such a way that there is enough air between them See chapter 2 2 Stones and their arrangement 12 Are the stones good quality and the correct size Suitable stones are peridotite or dunite of a length of over 10 cm and not too flat The sauna does not get hot enough Is the sauna new the wooden structure otherwise moist For instance a new log cabin sauna warms up properly past 80 C only after a year Is the stove properly heated Has the stove been fired sufficiently You should burn at least one compartment full of split dry logs according to instructions Is there too much draught The flames reach into the connecting pipe which is red hot although the lower end of the stove within the mantle is not red See chapter 3 2 about draught adjustment and heat output Is the draught too weak See chapter 3 2 about draught adjustment Is the stove too big for the sauna Is the draught height chimney height sufficient with regard to the environment Nearby trees a steep hill etc requires more than 3
22. livery includes the spout two gaskets and a nut The spout should be attached on the exterior of the water tank as follows Picture 1 Lift water tank from its place Place first gasket on the spout s winding Push spout into hole in the stove s mantle The second gasket is placed on the spout s winding on the inside of the mantle Lift water tank into its place and set its hole on the winding part of the spout Set the water tank s edge the side support Place the nut on the spout s windings inside the tank and tighten with suitable tool 2 2 Stones and their arrangement Use peridotite or dunite or darkish natural stones with diameters of over 10 cm always wash the stones before installing them They must not be stacked too tight or heaped up arrange them so that plenty of air can pass between them to warm the upper stones as well Fill the stone compartment up to the edge with flat stones in upright positions Picture 2 2 The maximum stone capacity is about 60kg By adjusting stone size amount and adding other types of stone you can balance the steam consistency to suit the sauna and your preferences Since these are highly individual we cannot give a general rule of thumb you will find the right mix by trial and error For the stove s proper functioning it is essential that the hot air circulates between the stones to heat them quickly If the stones are too small or improperly arranged you will heat the sauna i
23. nd e Slip the door s upper hole onto the hinge pin above the sleeve e Finally guide the hinge pin into the lower holes of the sleeve and the door 2 8 Air guide plate In the back part of the stove s fire compartment is a removable air guide plate Picture 2 8 1 The stove must not be used without the guide plate If it gets worn out through use twisted or otherwise damaged it must be replaced Replacing the air guide plate Remove the grate Install the air guide plate in the fire compartments back so that its support part is on the grate support Check the plate s condition regularly Picture 2 8 2 2 9 General directions to prevent damage When you bring the stove into the sauna before you add the stones burn a full load of wood in a well ventilated sauna to burn off the last protective substances and harden the coating Once the outdoor burn in has been performed the stones arranged and the water tank if installed filled your Kastor stove is ready for use Make sure that the air guide plate is in place as shown in picture 2 8 2 Please read and follow the instructions below e Remember to leave at least 10 cm of free air space as measured from the flame plate downwards to aid the burning process Do not heat immediately at full blast if it is cold The brick chimney might suffer damage Do not throw water directly at the glass door The stove s operating life shortens if it is constantly heated to a red
24. nstead of the stones 2 3 Stove base The stove must be installed horizontally on a stable and unmoveable non flammable or fireproofed base For this you may either use Kastor s separately sold protective stove base or a concrete sheet with a minimum thickness of at least 60 mm with a slight incline towards the back and a smooth surface The front corners of the stove are equipped with adjustment screws with which it can be straightened horizontally on an inclined The adjustable legs are delivered in the equipment bag in the stove s fire compartment Screw them into place and adjust as needed We do not recommend installing the stove directly on a tiled floor as its moisture sealing tile glue etc may contain components that are not heat resistant Fireproofing of the floor on flammable material 400 mm in front of the stove 250 mm to the sides 250 mm behind the stove Or at the sides and back up to a fireproofed wall picture 2 3 5 2 3 1 Installation on wooden floor with a cast concrete base On a wooden floor we recommend installation on a 60 mm thick smoothly cast concrete slab which rises towards the back with risers to provide a ventilation slit between it and the floor The stove is then straightened by adjusting the legs ATTENTION Always check the carrying capacity of the wooden floor as the loaded stove weighs more than 100 kg 2 3 2 Installation on tiled and waterproof floor The Kastor protective sto
25. paration for use 2 1 Preparing for use and burn in e Install door handle according to chapter 2 7 e Place the stove outdoors on a non flammable surface o without stones o tank if any filled with water e Remove any decals and protective plastic sheeting e Check that the grate and air guide plate see chapter 2 8 are in place e Install the connection pipe delivered with the package into the backmost flue opening on top of the sauna stove or the hole in the back wall In JK models it goes into the hole nearest the wall on top of the stove e The caps delivered with the stove are required to close the other holes The hole in the back wall must also be capped e Burn in The purpose of the burn in is to remove out of doors any flammable protective coating substances and to harden the 5 coating Burn a few full loads of wood in the fire compartment Continue the burn in until there are no more fumes rising from the stove e Once the stove has cooled down after the burn in move it into the sauna See to it that the sauna is well ventilated during the first couple of heating 2 1 2 Water tank cover Lift off the water tank cover remove protective plastic sheeting from the cover and attach the cover s handle knob with a screw in such a way that the knob Is on the outside Water tank spout To avoid damage during transport the spout of the stove s water tank has been installed on the inside The de
26. pe installation Make sure that you have received the frame that belongs to the door extension behind the stove between the packing hoop and the stove Installation through the wall e a hole in the wall Its size should leave about 10 20mm of clear space all around the door extension e Remove the stove door by taking the hinge pin off note the 2 base plates between door and frame e Remove the ash door e On the other side of the frame remove the rivet from its hole in the upper part e Install the stove from the sauna side and push it as far as possible through the wall so that the door extends about 40mm beyond the wall e Insulate the gap between feed door and wall with fireproof mineral wool Follow the instructions of the mineral wool manufacturer e Install the frame into place the door do not yet attach it to the wall e Attach the door Remember the base plates At this point you may choose the door s Opening direction e Place the rivet in the upper part of the frame in the remaining hole e Put the ash door into place e Ensure that a gap of 5 10mm remains between extended door and the frame on top of it to allow for heat expansion e Attach the frame to the wall with six 5mm screws using metal attachments that are embedded in the wall 2 5 3 Connecting from the top Make an opening into the brick chimney that is 2 3 cm larger than the connection pipe Use a 45 bent pipe for the connection from t
27. pipe Where necessary saw the connection pipe and the extension pipe down to suitable size e The chimney valve goes between the insulated and no insulated sections or into the first insulated pipe section e Continue from the chimney valve with an insulated pipe The insulated pipe section must start at least 400 mm beneath the ceiling Follow the installation and usage instructions for Kastor chimneys Remember to keep all safety distances to flammable and non flammable materials named above Helo Oy does not guarantee the suitability and functioning of other manufacturers factory built chimneys with Kastor stoves Helo Oy does not accept liability for the quality of other manufacturers factory built chimneys The chimney must fulfil the requirements of temperature class T 600 2 7 stove door changing the opening direction The opening direction is changed by turning the door upside down The handle must also be reversed Open the handle s 2 attachment screws turn the handle upside down and attach the screws The opening direction is changed by turning the door upside down e Open the door and push the hinge pin out of the lower hole Pull the pin downwards out of the upper hole to release the door Remember the washers e Turn the door into the desired position e Slip the hinge pin first into the sleeve s upper hole and the washers on top of the sleeve onto the pin The risers on the pin must be at the lower e
28. rotection and by 75 with a doubled layer The protection can be either a 1 mm thick metal sheet or 7 mm of fibre reinforced cement board not gypsum board coated with paper or similar Picture 2 4 2 A ventilation space of 30 mm must be left between wall and protector The protector must be detached from floor and ceiling likewise between the plates for doubled protectors If the sauna has a flammable floor in front of the stove the area to be protected extends 100 mm beyond the door s sides and a minimum of 400 mm in front of it In this case the protection must be at least a 1mm thick metal sheet If the stove is installed with one side and the back against a brick wall safety distances of 50 mm to the side and 50 mm at the back are sufficient If it stands with its back and both sides next to brick wall 100 mm should be left on both sides to ensure air circulation At the back 50 mm remains sufficient The safety distances around a no insulated connection pipe can be reduced in a similar manner The 5 insulated part within the sauna must always extend to 400 mm below the ceiling For chimneys the minimum safety distances to flammable material differs from product to product Always check the manufacturer s instructions In case of doubt approach your local fire safety officials 2 5 Connecting the stove to a brick chimney and instructions for JK stoves The KS stove can be connected to a brick chimney from the back or t
29. t right for a long time When you do go into the sauna you can add a few logs if necessary 4 Maintenance 4 1 Cleaning the stove The stove s surface can be cleaned with a mild cleaning fluid detergent solution by wiping down with a soft moist rag The glass doors are cleaned with Kastor s Pois cleaning fluid which 15 available in hardware stores 4 2 Ash removal Excessive ash shortens the grate s lifespan and weakens the burning Remove the ash while it is cold always before the next heating using a metal container to avoid a fire hazard 4 3 Sweeping The hatches in the stone compartment are for sweeping covered with lids stove s internals are cleaned through these hatches 2 6 times a year depending on use 11 If the stove is connected to the chimney from the top soot will drop into it which needs to be removed 4 4 Removal and cleaning of the stove s glass The glass door must be treated with care Do not slam it shut or uses it to push logs into the stove The glass doors are cleaned with Kastor s Noki Pois cleaning fluid 4 4 1 Changing a broken glass pane Remove the door according to chapter 2 7 Remove the glass splinters and the retainers Straighten the tongues in the corners of the laths Push the glass all the way into the upper lath and then into the lower one by adjusting the glass Centre it Push the locking springs into the lath ends and bend the tongues against t
30. ttia Betonggolv eller kaklat vattenisolerat betonggolv Concrete floor or tiled waterproofed floor 2 Kastor kiukaan suoja alusta Kastor skyddsunderlag for bastuugn Kastor protective stove base Kastor 3 Tragolv Wooden floor 16 puulattialla Betongunderlag f r tr golv Concrete base on wooden floor M N fi ss NL w N 7 lt 27 55 2 ZINS 2 WF WS EN Ss 2 SS gt WSS SSS 2 EA 51177 Ws BI REZ SWZ 22 lt WN EL AN 272 Me 1172 NE WR bild picture 2 4 2 Suojaetaisyyksien pienentaminen Mitat millimetreina Minskning av skyddsavstanden Matten ar i millimeter Reduction of safety distances Measurements in millimeters MM 1 Eristamaton yhdysputki Oisolerat anslutningsr r Uninsulated connection pipe
31. ut these and our other technical innovations as well as our comprehensive installation supplies at www kastor fi or in our prospectus 1 Before you install Inspect both product and the contents of the package as soon as you receive them Report any transport damages to the deliverer 1 1 Package contents and its inspection The stove package contains e Stove e Within the fire compartment Installation instructions Grate Air guide plate Connection pipe 2 adjustment legs Door handle Attachment screws and washers e Two steel caps one on the foremost sweeping hole and another on the back wall flue hole which bolted into place with a screw driven through the intermediate mantle O Or 1 2 Important matters and regulations During installation and use these instructions and all relevant official regulations must be followed The sauna stove must not be used for any other purposes such as drying clothes heavy heating during building etc The stove must also never be covered in any way during use or when it is warm Also check the following aspects and their influence on your choice of stove installation location o Safety distances to flammable and non flammable structures Chapter 2 3 and 2 4 o Location of chimney connection height from floor of any existing chimney connection or installation route of any new chimney pipe o Floor material flammable non flammable tiled and waterproofed 2 Installation and pre
32. ve and chimney adjustments the difference is not very big Lighting from above is more ecological causes fewer emissions and raises more heat energy from the firewood As a result you can bathe on less wood for a longer time Check that the chimney valve is wide open Use dry wood that has preferably been indoors for a day Fill the fire compartment with firewood up to the door s upper edge Place ignition helpers on top e g small sticks and a piece of bark Light the ignition helpers from the top Close the door and leave the ash compartment door open by 3 cm Once the fire has burned for 5 10 minutes the burning can be adjusted by closing the ash door to 0 5 2 cm Restrict excessive draught with the chimney valve if necessary During this heating phase the fire compartment walls should only heat up for a while to a red glow in their upper parts Usually this will prepare the sauna for your bath in about 50 60 minutes and you should not need to add firewood during your stay 3 3 3 Continuing the heating with a second load Depending on how much you bathe frost outside etc you may need to continue the heating with a second load Once the first load has turned to embers in about 40 60 minutes if the draught is right place sturdy logs lengthwise in the fire compartment If you are not going into the sauna immediately after adding the wood leave the ash door gaping by a few millimetres Now the fire should remain jus
33. ve base 15 sufficient a separate fronting plate is not necessary 2 4 Safety distances and protections 2 4 1 Safety distances For stone walls the safety distances are 50 mm from the stove s outer surfaces preferably 100 mm to achieve sufficient air circulation This means the stove will fit a niche of stove width 200mm i e for the KS 20 that is 490 mm 200mm 690mm The safety distance to any flammable materials is 500mm from the stove s outer surfaces In front of the stove due to heat radiation and the working and maintenance space needed 1 000 mm is a reasonable distance but 500 mm is sufficient to ensure safety if the panel in front of it does not heat up beyond 85 C during the burn in If the flue pipe starts off from the top of the stove with a no insulated connection pipe the required safety distance is 1 000 mm in all directions and 1 200 mm above The safe distance between a fitted water tank and the nearest flammable material is 150 mm These safety distances can be reduced by using protectors according to instructions given below These will enable you to install the stove in a space just 1 100 mm wide 1 for KS 20 the width needed is 490mm 250mm 740mm When the distance from the stove upper surface is at least1 200 mm the ceiling does not require protection 2 4 2 Reduction of safety distances The required safety distances at the back and sides can be reduced by 50 using a single layer of p
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search