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ARGON F650 & F900 Standard & Wide Models Balanced Flue Gas Stove Natural Gas & LPG INSTALLATION, SERVICING AND USER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For use in IE & GB ( Ireland & UK) Document No. : RH/MM/DOU/BUR – Issue Version 001 File: ARGON Gas F650 &...
Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves Installation Information Please complete the following form for reference when required: Ref. Description Please Complete Name & Address of Retailer: Which retailer did you purchase the stove...
GB & IE version Content Section Content Page Number Installation Information – please complete General Notes Special Note for Installations including LPG Installations Health & Safety Fitting the Rear Support Chain Kit User instructions Emergency Gas Isolation First Time Operation ·...
Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves 1.0 General Notes This Waterford Stanley Stoves gas appliance is a High Efficiency, Balanced Flue Log Fuel Effect appliance. It provides radiant and convectional heat using the latest burner technology, as well as having a variable heat output.
GB & IE version Special Notice for LPG Fuel Type: Important Notice – Please read carefully for all LPG stove installations This manual covers the fuel type Natural Gas and LPG versions This is a Mandatary Requirement for Natural Gas & LPG - the gas feed pipe to the rear/side of this stove must be a minimum of 16mm in diameter this will ensure the correct pressure and flow to the stove.
Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves 1.2 Health & Safety To prevent the stove from tipping forward when the cast door is open & the flue pipe being pulled off the flue collar...
GB & IE version 1.3 Fitting the Rear Support Chain – The Position of the Chain Drilling the Flue for a Locking Screws Picture showing the stove from the front Argon F900 shown in the picture Picture showing the stove from the side with the support chain fitted to a distance of 350mm.
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Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves Mandatory Requirement - Fitting the Rear Chain The chain can either be fitted to the right hand side or the left hand side of the stove at the rear...
We would recommend keeping children and pets out of the area at this time. Special Notice for All LPG Models For the Waterford Stanley these LPG stoves the inlet gas pressure must be 37.5 mbars if it’s less than this it can cause black spots forming on the...
Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves Stove Overview & Dimensions F650 Balance Gas Flue Gas Stove - Dimensions Front View Side View Rear View Top View Drawings not to Scale Natural Gas & LPG Models...
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GB & IE version F900 Balance Gas Flue Gas Stove – Dimensions 183.00 Front View Side View Rear View Top View Drawings not to Scale...
Which are fitted into the rear removable Battery pack NOTICE Only the Waterford Stanley approved - AC Mains Adapter can be used. Use of other adaptors can render the system inoperable and cause permanent damage which is not covered by the warranty This stove uses the latest technology with regard to fresh air management hence its high efficiency.
Annual Service For the Waterford Stanley Warranty to be valid this stove must be services once a year by a Gas safe / rgii Qualified Engineer. After an annual service on this stove please complete the record sheet at the rear of the manual We recommend changing the following parts every year for the service –...
GB & IE version 2.4 Manual Turn OFF Gas Isolation Valve - To turn the gas off to the stove if you are not using it for a long period of time, please use the gas isolating ON/OFF valve that your fitter would have installed when the stove was fitted.
Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves 2.5 Pairing The Remote The remote that comes with your stove should already be paired to your burner. However, if it becomes un-paired or you have had a replacement remote, follow the steps below to re-pair your remote.
· Rear Chain Fixing Kit (consists of Chain, Snap Hook, Screw Eye, Washer & Rawlplug) · This Installation and Operating Manual You have to purchase the Waterford Stanley flue kit separately please refer to the Flue Kits...
Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves 3. Installation Instructions. Before commencing Installation, confirm that the details on the appliance data plate correspond to the local distribution conditions, gas type and pressure to which the appliance is to be installed.
GB & IE version 3.3 Appliance Free-standing Installation Determine the position required for the appliance. Create a gas connection with ON/OFF TAP for the appliance in approximately the correct location for the gas controls. The gas controls are connected to the Burner of the appliance. (Factory Fitted) Do not make any adjustments to the appliance.
Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves 3.4.2 Understanding the GV 60 Control Valve The control valve is located under the burner of the stove. This GV 60 Valve should only be removed by a Gas safe / rgii Qualified Engineer (only if required) The picture below shows the GV 60 control valve.
GB & IE version 3.4.3 Removing the Inner Glass and Seal to Access the Firebox Instructions on how to Remove and Refit the Inner Glass To access the fire box you need to open the cast door using the handle Then you will see a steel frame with 6 x M5 flange screws in it, this holds on the piece of ceramic glass which actually forms the seal of the gas firebox.
Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves 3.5 Flue Connection 3.5.1 General notes This appliance may be installed with a vertical roof terminal (C31) or a Horizontal wall terminal (C11). This appliance may only be used with 100/150 sized Balanced Flue (otherwise known as Concentric Flue) parts as specified by Waterford Stanley Stoves.
GB & IE version Fitting the Flue to the stove for a Rear Exit Configuration – (Horizontal Flue) 1 - Lift off lid and store in a safe place. 2 - Unscrew M5 cap screws (QTY x 4) and remove back panel and store in a safe place, knock out the steel centre for the flue collars and pipe if using the rear exit 3 - Unscrew M5 flange screws (QTY x 6) remove front glass and frame and store in a safe place 4 –...
Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves Fitting the Flue to the stove for a Top Exit Configuration (Vertical Flue) 1 - Lift off lid and store in a safe place. 2 - The air inlet flue collar and gasket (150mm diameter) can now be accessed from the top of the fire...
GB & IE version Pictures of Top Exit Flue Collar Fitted with Top Lid Removed & the Relief Valve Flap (RVF) Picture showing inner only 100mm exhaust flue Picture showing both inner & outer collar fitted for top exit to firebox & Relief Valve Flap flue collars fitted for top exit &...
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Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves 3.5.5 Summary of Terminal Locations. Diagram for illustration purposes only - Not to Scale Distance Dimension Terminal Position (mm) Directly below an opening, air brick, opening window etc.
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Waterford Stanley Argon F650 & F900 balanced flue gas stoves are fitted with flue collars to fit the 100/150 Duo gas system. Please do not attempt to fit other concentric flue pipes to this flue collar as they will not be a perfect gas tight match.
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Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves Waterford Stanley Flue OPTION 1 Horizontal Termination Flue Option 1 – Consists of the following: Description Part No 950MM PIPE-MATT BLACK 34100405/9032 90 DEGREE BEND-MATT BLACK 34100441/9032 HORIZONTAL.
Flue calculations when using elbows (0-90° permissible), total flue length maximum = 15m and each bend will equate to ½m, Vertical rise (V) must be at least twice the Horizontal run (R), i.e. V=2H (or H/V≤½). Waterford Stanley Flue OPTION 3 Rear Exit Snorkel Adjustable 350-550 Please Note –...
GB & IE version 3.6 Fitting Batteries into the Battery Box & Connecting to the Stove Item 1 Connecting the Battery Box Item 1 - Take out the small Philips screw and slide the lid off Item 2 - Place in the 4 x AA batteries supplied Item 2 please note only use Duracell Alkaline batteries - Do not use rechargeable batteries...
Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves 3.7 Fuel Bed Arrangements. When arranging the Media into the Firebed, it is imporant that the Pilot area is kept clear and that no Media enters the Pilot shield. The Pilot area includes the pilot shield and the top of the burner to the first slot inside the fence of the pilot shield.
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GB & IE version 3.7.1 Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves – Log Layouts STEP 1 – Scatter the bags of Embers over the top of the burners as shown, Thermocouple clear as keeping the Pilot Area clear and the 2...
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Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves Step 2 Step 2 Position Ceramic Log 1 at the rear of the back silver 2 burner tray as per the picture – SEE WHITE DOT for the LOG TYPE & POSITIO Ceramic Log 1 –...
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GB & IE version STEP 3 Step 3 Position Ceramic Log 2, with it resting on Log 1 at the top & sitting on the embers at the bottom - SEE WHITE DOT for the LOG TYPE & POSITION Ceramic Log 2 – Qty x 1 Logs shown on fuel bed are not to scale –...
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Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves STEP 4 Step 4 Position Ceramic Log 3, with it resting on Log 1 to the RH end at the top & sitting on the embers at the bottom, but clear of the Pilot Assembly Area - SEE WHITE DOT for the LOG TYPE &...
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GB & IE version STEP 5 & 6 Step 5 & 6 Position Ceramic Log 4 & 5 (They are the both the same log), with the LH one (Log 4) resting on Log 1 at the top & sitting on the embers at the bottom. Then on the RH Side (Log 5) sits just under Log 3 - SEE WHITE DOT for the LOG TYPE &...
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Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves STEP 7 Step 7 Position Ceramic Log 6, in-between log 2 and Log 3 - SEE WHITE DOT for the LOG TYPE & POSITION Ceramic Log 6 - Qty x 1 Logs shown on fuel bed are not to scale –...
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GB & IE version STEP 8 Step 8 Position Ceramic Log 7, the Fir Cone sits to the far RH Side, just under Log 5 - SEE WHITE DOT for the LOG TYPE & POSITION Ceramic Log 7 Fir Cone - Qty x 1 Logs shown on fuel bed are not to scale –...
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Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves STEP 9 Step 9 Position Ceramic Log 8, to the far LH Side, just so it fits under Log 4 - SEE WHITE DOT for the LOG TYPE &...
GB & IE version 3.8 Commissioning the Appliance 3.8.1 Pilot Ignition Check 1. Ignite the pilot light as described in the User Instructions 2. Check that the pilot flame stays alight 3. Extinguish the pilot light 3.8.2 Main Burner Check 1.
Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves 3.9 Receiver/Controller Unit The receiver which is the controller for the stove is the black box with wires going into it and it is held in place inside a heatproof...
Turn the appliance OFF and isolate the gas supply. Ensure the appliance is fully cold before attempting to start servicing the appliance. No liability can be accepted by WATERFORD STANLEY Stoves for injury caused by burning or scolding by a hot appliance.
Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves 5.1 Exploded View ARGON F650 & ARGON F900 – NATURAL GAS AND LPG MODELS SEE INDIVIDUAL PARTS LIST OVERLEAF Natural Gas & LPG Models...
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GB & IE version 5.1 Parts List Details - ARGON F650 – NATURAL GAS AND LPG MODELS Part No DESCRIPTION Part No DESCRIPTION REF NO REF NO AF6/6001 F650 Main Stove Body AF6/6023 Glass Clip AF6/6024 100mm Blanking Plate F650 Stoves Cast Door...
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Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves 5.1 Parts List Details - ARGON F900 – NATURAL GAS AND LPG MODELS Part No DESCRIPTION Part No DESCRIPTION REF NO REF NO F900 Main Stove Body...
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GB & IE version Gas Burner & Controller - Spare Parts ARGON F650 – NATURAL GAS AND LPG MODELS DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Part No Part No Ceramic Log Pack – 8 Piece WS 70001 WS 70012 Thermocouple WS 70002 WS 70013...
Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves Appendix 2 - Appliance Commissioning Checklist & Customer Sign Off Section 1 to 3 - to be completed by the Gas safe / rgii Engineer Section 4 & 5- to be completed by the Customer & the Gas sage / rgii Engineer...
GB & IE version Appendix 3 - Annual Servicing Records For your warranty to be valid you must have this stove serviced once a year by a Gas safe / rgii Registered Engineer who is qualitied to service gas balanced flue stove, please record the details here and attach your invoice as proof of service Annual Service Record –...
Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves Appendix 4 - Energy Efficiency Label - ARGON F650 – Balanced Flue Gas – Natural Gas Waterford Stanley ARGON F650 Balanced Fuel Gas (NG) Natural Gas & LPG Models...
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GB & IE version ARGON F650 – Balanced Flue Gas – LPG Waterford Stanley ARGON F650 Balanced Fuel Gas (LPG)
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Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves ARGON F900 – Balanced Flue Gas – Natural Gas Waterford Stanley ARGON F900 Balanced Fuel Gas (NG) Natural Gas & LPG Models...
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GB & IE version ARGON F900 – Balanced Flue Gas – LPG Waterford Stanley ARGON F900 Balanced Fuel Gas (LPG)
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Installation & Operating Manual for Argon F650 & F900 – Balanced Flue Gas Stoves Waterford Stanley Unit 401-403 Waterford Industrial Estate Cork Road Waterford Ireland www.waterfordstanley.com This Stove is Manufactured in the UK With Waterford Stanley’s policy of continuous product improvement,...