There must be a permanent unobstructed fresh air supply in to the room, in which this appliance is installed. This must be equal to a total of 1375mm². Ventilation air may be supplied directly from outside via a 3”/Ø80.0mm heat resistant pipe connected to the rear of the stove. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...
The optional rear flue box attachment available from ACQUISITIONS has a detachable base that allows for soot to be removed (See Fig. 1). A flue/chimney access point may also be required so that the state of the chimney can be checked and any fallen soot removed.
The chimney can be checked, before the stove is installed, with a smoke match. If the chimney doesn't pull the smoke it may suggest the chimney needs attention (see the Flue Diagnosis Table, below). This test is only a guide as an apparently poor flue may improve once the stove is installed, lit and the flue is warmed.
A flue stabiliser can be fitted to reduce the draught through the stove if the flue draught is too high. The flue stabiliser should be: Fitted in the same room as the stove. The same size as the flue pipe. ...
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- see Fig. 4. A rear flue box attachment is also available from ACQUISITIONS that allows the stove to be installed further out of any building recess. Fig. 1 shows suitable flue connections.
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Check the appliance for soundness of seals between castings and main components and that all supplied parts and fittings are correctly fitted. On completing the installation, check that all the internal components of the stove are positioned correctly. Check - Ashpan, iron grate, baffle, side and back bricks. Leave the appliance operational and explain the operation of the stove to the customer.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Over firing will damage you stove. To maintain peak efficiency, your stove should burn approximately 1.7kg of well-seasoned wood per hour. Your stove should not be used as an incinerator and only recommended fuels shall be used. Parts of the appliance, especially the external surfaces, will be hot to touch when in operation and due care will need to be taken.
Fig. 8-Riddling Grate Closed Fig. 9-Positioning Vermiculite Bricks Rear of the stove Top Baffle Bricks Front of the stove One of the top baffle bricks can be removed and the remainder spaced evenly to help deal with a poor flue draught. This is designed to be a temporary measure as it will affect the efficiency of your stove.
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LIGHTING & CONTROLLING THE FIRE Before lighting the fire for the first time ensure that the baffle, side and back bricks and all the internal components are in position. Burning without either will result in the stove overheating and being damaged. Open the air wash control and the primary air control fully.
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This is below the condensation point of wood gases and may cause the build-up of tar in the chimney, dirty the stove glass and result in the inefficient burning of the fuel. Above 245°C Too hot. Heat will be wasted up the chimney. Excess heat may damage the stove or ignite any existing accumulation of tar resulting in a chimney fire.
SOLID MINERAL FUEL BURNING LIGHTING AND CONTROLLING THE FIRE Before lighting the fire for the first time ensure that the baffle, the riddling grate and the side and back bricks are in position. Burning without either will result in the stove castings overheating and being damaged.
in your area. Petro coke should not be used as it burns very hot and may damage the stove casting. The above text should be used as a guide only. The ideal operation of your stove depends on a number of factors, which vary with each installation, and so gaining experience operating your stove is the only way to learn its best operation.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE STOVE The stove should only be cleaned when it is cold. The exterior can be dusted with a firm brush. Do not use a cloth, as this will drag on the paint finish leaving lint on the surface. From time to time it may be necessary to renovate the exterior by repainting.
If you have cause for dissatisfaction with your stove, you should first contact your ACQUISITIONS dealer, who will bring your concerns to our attention. We will assess the nature of the complaint and either send replacement parts for your dealer to fit, or nominate a regional engineer to inspect the appliance and carry out any remedial work that may be necessary.
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