Arada Stratford User Manual

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Stratford Stove User Guide
Stratford Stove User Guide
June 2014
BS EN 13240:2001 +A2:2004
BS EN 13229:2001 +A1:2003+A:2004 CE
BK560 Rev06

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  • Page 1 Stratford Stove User Guide Stratford Stove User Guide June 2014 BS EN 13240:2001 +A2:2004 BS EN 13229:2001 +A1:2003+A:2004 CE BK560 Rev06...
  • Page 2 Your Stratford stove is built to the highest standard of craftsmanship using the best materials and the most modern equipment available. It is a highly efficient and sophisticated piece of machinery and when properly installed and operated it should provide a lifetime of heating satisfaction.
  • Page 3 Stratford Stove User Guide Arada has a policy of continuous product development and therefore we reserve the right to amend specifications without prior notice. Due to printing cycles, items or options may be described before they are generally available or after they have ceased.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    8.3 Hot Water ......15 9 Ongoing care for your Stratford stove 9.1 Adjusting the door hinges ....15 9.2 Fire door seal .
  • Page 5 Stratford Stove User Guide 9.5 Thermostat Maintenance ....17 10 Further resources / reading 11 Guarantee BK560 Rev06...
  • Page 6: Warnings

    Do not use aerosol sprays or any other flammable materials near the appliance when in use. Arada Ltd will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental loss or injury however caused. Any manufacturer's instructions must not be taken as overriding statutory requirements.
  • Page 7: Health And Safety

    Stratford Stove User Guide 1.1 Health and Safety Please consult health and safety guidelines for advice on handling heavy and/or large items. 2 Advice on fuel types 2.1 Wood As a natural and renewable fuel, wood is the first choice for burning, however burning wood requires a little effort and planning.
  • Page 8: Solid Fuel

    For additional advice on fuels, please refer to The Solid Fuel Association (www.solidfuel.co.uk) or HETAS (www.hetas.co.uk). 3 Before using your stove Stratford stoves are designed to be operated with the fire door(s) closed at all times, apart from refuelling (when alight) or cleaning (when cold).
  • Page 9 Stratford stove. Always wear suitable protective fire gloves when refuelling your stove, such as the Arada glove supplied with your stove. We recommend that you light a small fire for the first few days of use to cure the paint and allow the castings to relax. During this process the paint surface may smoke briefly, and you smell a slight odour for an hour or so.
  • Page 10: Air Inlet Controls

    Stratford Stove User Guide When lighting a cold boiler appliance it is not uncommon for condensation to form when the hot air makes contact with the cold boiler jacket. This is only temporary and no fault of the appliance, once the boiler water temperature rises the condensation will stop.
  • Page 11: Airwash System / Secondary Air

    Stratford Stove User Guide Figure1: Setting the thermostat. If a lower radiator temperature is required a lower number should be selected. Some experimentation may be necessary to find the setting best suited to your requirements. 4.1.1 Airwash system / Secondary air The airwash has an internal sliding plate with slots, housed in a cover plate, and is located above the fire door.
  • Page 12: Easy Boost

    Stratford Stove User Guide 4.1.2 Easy Boost Using the easy boost slider allows a boost of air into the stove whilst lighting the fire and allows a rapid increase in boiler output if required for a period of time. It should be used for short periods only and will temporarily override the thermostatic control.
  • Page 13: Burning Solid Fuels

    Stratford Stove User Guide 1. Set the fire by using scrunched up newspaper and placing a layer of dry kindling wood on top of this. The use of two or three fire lighters may assist in lighting the kindling. 2. Fully open both the airwash and Easy Boost air controls and light the fire.
  • Page 14 Stratford Stove User Guide 4. When the fire is well alight close the Easy Boost slider. 5. The airwash should be opened sufficiently to keep the door glass clean. Whilst burning solid fuel it can be beneficial to occasionally riddle the grate bars so any burnt fuel will fall between the grate bars into the ash pan below.
  • Page 15: Warning - Fume / Smoke Emissions

    Stratford Stove User Guide 5.3 Warning - Fume / Smoke emissions Warning: Properly installed, with a suitable flue or chimney, operated and maintained correctly, this appliance will not emit fumes into the dwelling. Occasional fumes when de-ashing and refuelling may occur. However, persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and must be investigated by a HETAS registered installer.
  • Page 16: Reduced Burning

    Stratford Stove User Guide damp cloth or with glass cleaner (available from stove shops and www.aradastovesandspares.com). 6.2 Reduced burning When wood is burnt slowly in a closed appliance, it produces moisture and tar, which will create condensation and deposits in the chimney. This effect can be minimised by burning hard for a short period, fifteen to twenty minutes twice a day.
  • Page 17: Replacement Parts

    Stratford stove from Arada. You can find a complete list of spares and consumables such as liners, grate bars and throat plates as well as items to enhance its visual appearance and efficiency such as Arada anthracite stove paint and rope kits.
  • Page 18: Further Information For Multi Fuel Stove Owners

    7 Further information for multi fuel stove owners 7.1 Multi fuel or Flexifuel grates The grate in your Stratford stove comprises of a series of reciprocating cast iron bars seated on a pivoted comb. These should come pre-assembled in your new stove.
  • Page 19: How Heat Is Delivered By Your Stove

    8 How heat is delivered by your stove 8.1 Radiant heat All Stratford stoves radiate heat into the room. The radiated heat is most intense at the front of the stove and less intense the further you move away from the stove.
  • Page 20: Hot Water

    This is used to heat water which can be used to heat your domestic hot water supply. Depending on the configuration of your installation your Stratford boiler stove is capable of heating radiators, underfloor heating and a hot water tank.
  • Page 21: Fire Door Seal

    Stratford Stove User Guide Gently tap the hinge pins to compensate for the misalignment and then re-fit the door and check to ensure it now sits square to the body; if not repeat the above steps. If the fire door needs to be raised, please follow the instructions...
  • Page 22 10 Further resources / reading Once again we would like to thank you for buying your Stratford stove. When you buy a Stratford stove, you are not only buying a first class appliance, you are buying a commitment from us to look after you and your appliance.
  • Page 23 Stratford Stove User Guide • The National Association of Chimney Sweeps (NACS) www.nacs.org.uk/ • Arada Technical Support 0844 8567181 technical@aradastoves.com • Arada’s Support Site www.aradastoves.com/support • Arada’s Spares Site www.aradastovesandspares.com BK560 Rev06...
  • Page 24 Stratford Stove User Guide 11 Guarantee When you buy a STRATFORD Boiler stove, you are not only buying a first class appliance you are buying a commitment from us to look after you and your appliance for as long as you want. All...
  • Page 25 Claims are not valid where installation does not conform to appropriate building regulations. THE USE OF SPARES OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY ARADA LTD WILL INVALIDATE THE GUARANTEE. If your appliance proves to be defective as a result of faulty...
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  • Page 28 Stratford Stove User Guide Manual last updated: June 2014 © Arada Ltd 2014 T: +44 (0)1297 35700 info@aradastoves.com - www.aradastoves.com Arada Ltd - Weycroft Avenue - Axminster - Devon - EX13 5HU BK560 Rev06...

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