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Tel : (0845) 601 4406 www.solidfuel.co.uk This Flavel Arundel MK3 Stove may be used in smoke control areas when operated strictly in accordance with these instructions and with Soliftec Smoke Advice Sheet No. 1 (www.soliftec.com/smokeadvice.htm) when burning : UK : Untreated wood logs or authorised smokeless fuels (exempted from s20 of the clean...
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Information Requirements for Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1186 Model Identifier FCMBS3 Indirect Heating Functionality Direct Heat Output 5.0kW Indirect Heat Output Not Applicable Fuel Wood logs with moisture content <25% Other Suitable Fuels Compressed wood with moisture content <12%, Anthracite and dry steam coal, Low temperature coke, Lignite briquettes, Peat briquettes, Blended fossil fuel briquettes.
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Stove Flue Connection to Chimney Section 4 Suitable Wood Fuel Section 5 Suitable Mineral Fuel Section 6.1 Operation of the Flavel Arundel MK2 Stove Section 6.2 Lighting the Stove - Installer Instruction Section 6.3 Break in Fires - User Instruction Section 6.4 Lighting the Stove - User Instruction Section 6.5...
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Section 1 - Stove Information This Flavel Arundel MK3 multi-fuel stove meets the safety and performance requirements of European Standard EN 13420 for intermittant burning solid fuel roomheaters for installation in a dedicated chimney when operated in accordance with these instructions. Independently tested by KIWA, Cheltenham, UK.
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Check with your local authority. ASBESTOS - This Flavel stove does not contain asbestos, but asbestos material may be encountered during installation of the stove. If in doubt contact a suitably qualified professional to deal with Asbestos or material suspected to be asbestos.
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1993 AND SMOKE CONTROL AREAS 2.9.1 The Flavel Arundel MK3 multi-fuel free-standing stove, model number FCMSB3 has been exempted under the Clean Air Act 1993 for use in smoke control areas when burning wood logs when it is fitted with the smoke control stop (part number F-176950) 2.9.2...
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APPLIANCE EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 21 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT 1993 AND SMOKE CONTROL AREAS (CONTINUED). Refuelling on to a low fire bed 2.9.4 If there is insufficient burning material in the fire bed to light a new fuel charge, excessive smoke emission can occur.
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Section 3 - Stove Flue Connection to the Chimney The flue can be connected to the stove via either the top or the rear outlet. The stove can then be sealed to the chimney using a short length of uninsulated flue pipe as shown below and overpage in figures 2, 3 &...
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3.1.3 Rear flue outlet into chimney with sealing collar - figure 4 Fig. 4 Fireproof and air tight seal required all round Cleaning door 3.1.4 Rear outlet by “tee” piece with cleaning door - figure 5 Fig. 5 “T” piece with cleaning door 3.1.5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - whichever method is used it is imperative that the route from the stove to the chimney terminal is completely air-tight, even very...
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Section 4 - Suitable Wood fuel for the Flavel Arundel Mk3 Stove - User instruction SMOKE CONTROL - In certain areas special rules apply regarding the use of some fuels, please ensure that you check with your local authority. This Flavel Arundel stove may be used in smoke control area’s when operated strictly in accordance...
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Section 6 - Operation of the Flavel Arundel MK3 Stove - User Instruction There are 2 main controls on your stove as shown below in figure 6, namely the primary air control and the secondary air control. The stove is also supplied with a glove and an ashpan handle to be used as described in this section.
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Section 6.2 - Lighting the stove - Installer instruction Prior to first lighting the stove ensure that the following is complete :- 6.2.1 Installation of the stove and relevant building work is completed. 6.2.2 The chimney is suitable, sound and free from obstruction. 6.2.3 Adequate ventilation and provision for combustion air has been made.
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Section 6.6 - Maintenance - If in doubt contact a competent person Regular cleaning and maintenance of the stove is essential for safety and efficiency. Flavel recommend a suitably qualified (HETAS) registered engineer is used for servicing purposes. Ensure the following steps are completed regularly :- 6.6.1...
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Ensure the correct, dry wood or smokeless fuels to prevent smoke emissions. Poor heat output - this Flavel Arundel MK3 stove will generally heat a room of 7.1.2 room volume per kW of heat output, so if operating at 5kW output it could...
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Section 8 - Removal & re-fitting the stove throat plate If in doubt contact a competent person Ensure that the stove is cool. Open the stove door. As shown in figure 7 below remove the throat plate from the stove, this is completed by sliding the throat plate forwards slightly until it is clear of the rear fibre board (step 1).
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If, and only if smoke is not a concern you may unscrew and remove the smoke stop that was fitted during the manufacture of your Flavel Arundel MK3 stove. Controllability and burn times may be improved, but more smoke may also be emitted.
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Section 10 - Spare Parts IMPORTANT : Only genuine Flavel spare parts should be used with this stove and no unauthorised modifications to this stove are permitted. Outlet Spigot B-175290 Hinge Pin B-1005634 Throat Plate Csk Screw B-174990 M5x20 L/H Side Liner...
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Due to our policy of continual improvement and development the exact accuracy of illustrations and descriptions contained in this book cannot be guaranteed. B-1010952 Issue 1 BFM Europe Ltd. Trentham Lakes Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST4 4TJ www.bfm-europe.com Telephone - General Enquiries : (01782) 339000 Telephone - Service : (01782) 339008...
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