Northern Flame Hampton Vista 500 Oval

Description

SIA 2022 ECO-DESIGN READY

This fireplace meets stove regulations and exceeds the Eco-Design 2022 requirements for burning both wood and smokeless fuel. The Eco-Design requirement is an initiative to reduce harmful emissions, and it is mandatory in Europe for all stoves. Recent studies have found Eco-Design Ready stoves can offer a 90% reduction in particulates released when compared to an open fire and 80-94% reduction when compared to an old fireplace. All test results have been carried out by Kiwa Gastec in the UK. In South Africa it is not a requirement to have an Eco-Design Ready appliance; however, those who are concerned by the impact of their consumer choices on the environment are choosing Eco-Design Ready appliances.

ClearSkies – An independent emissions and energy performance accreditation mark for solid fuel stoves in the U.K. It builds on Eco-Design 2022 to help lower emissions and improve air quality. This fireplace meets and exceeds Eco-Design regulation standards.

 DEFRA APPROVED STOVE

A Defra approved stove is an industry term for a SE (smoke exempt) fireplace which has been approved to burn specific fuels in a smoke-controlled area that would usually not be allowed (i.e., wood). The Defra approval has been achieved by factory fitting a mechanical stop to prevent secondary air closure beyond a 31mm open position.

The Hampton Vista 500 Oval is a very efficient and up-to date fireplace. Its tall, oval design boasts a large window in a stylishly shaped, 30mm thick, cast-iron door. It has an integrated heat shield and can be installed closer to combustibles that other fireplaces (10cm at the rear and 20cm at the sides when a twin walled flue is fitted directly to the fireplace). It’s perfect for installations against a wall, and for corner installations. It comes with an ergonomic handle that tucks into its design below the door, and an integrated log stand.

This fireplace is durable and is built to last. The Vista 500 Oval features a 10mm thick steel top, 5mm thick steel sides and a removable, steel baffle plate. The vermiculite lining the combustion chamber is 30mm thick and the chamber comfortably loads 25cm logs. The internal measurements are as follows: width 33.2cm, depth 22.3cm and height 47.4cm. The Hampton Vista 500 Oval is a wood-burning only fireplace and therefore doesn’t require a grate or an ash pan, as wood loves to burn on a flat base. Above the door handle is an air control lever that controls a well-engineered air system giving an incredibly accurate degree of control over the fire and the vent plate, that is mechanically attached to the body. There is an option to connect to an external air intake. Included is an instruction manual, an ashpan tool, and a glove for adjusting the air intake lever and for opening the door.

The Vista 500 Oval is a “hybrid” fireplace, and its body is constructed from quality Q235B carbon steel that has been chosen for its plasticity, weldability, and toughness. It’s effectively ‘a stove within a stove’, where the air drawn in from the rear is fed between two layers of steel. The air is then dispersed over the fire from a series of holes high inside the rear of the chamber. This re-introduced Tertiary air re-burns the initial smoke and pollutants created by the fire. The remaining air speeds up as it rises over the fire and is released like a curtain of heat that burns the glass clean (Air Wash technology). Its innovative design reduces the risk of smoke entering the room when the door is opened, offering more efficiency and convenience. This fireplace is Slow Burn Efficient.

The Hampton Vista 500 Oval is a high-end product which has been rigorously tested. It exceeds the SIA 2022 Eco-Design requirements, is ClearSkies accredited & it comes with a DEFRA certification. It is manufactured according to European design in China for the U.K. market. It is CE and British standard approved by KIWA Gastec and comes with a 5-year limited warranty.