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OPERATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL Balanced Flue Gas Stoves Ashcott, Ashcott with logstore Woodland, Woodland with logstore INSTALLATION, SERVICING AND USER INSTRUCTIONS For use in GB & IE (United Kingdom and Ireland) This appliance has been tested and certified for other counties (see technical data).
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5 years against manufacturing defects if your stove is purchased through a registered Mendip Stoves retailer and installed by a qualified GAS SAFE installer. The 5 year extended warranty will only apply if we have received the completed registration card within 1 calendar month of the purchase of your appliance.
GB & IE Content 1. General Notes 2. User instructions. 2.1 Emergency Gas Isola�on 2.2 First Time of Operation 2.3 Control Overview 2.3.1 Basic Manual Control 2.3.2 Remote Control 2.4 Manual Turn OFF 2.5 Cleaning and Maintenance 3. Installa�on instruc�ons. 3.1 Gas Connection 3.2 Ven�lation 3.3 Appliance Fireplace Installation...
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In your own interest, and those of safety, and in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installa�on and Use) Regula�ons, Mendip stoves must be installed by a suitably qualified GasSafe technician using the appropriate fi�ngs for the gas type being used, and the stove must not be modified in anyway. The gas technician will be responsible for the installa�on conforming to all current regula�ons and standards,...
GB & IE 1. General Notes This Mendip gas appliance is a High Efficiency, Balanced Flue Live Fuel Effect appliance. It provides radiant and convected heat using the latest burner technology. As well as having a variable heat output, these fires also utilise a special control system that allows the appliance to use two burners for high output or a single burner for lower outputs.
GB & IE 2. User instruc�ons. 2.1 Emergency Gas Isola�on In the event of a gas leak or if gas is smelt, the appliance must be isolated. This is done by turning OFF the gas at the Isola�on Tap. This Isola�on Tap will be close to the stove so familiarise yourself with its posi�on.
GB & IE 2.3.2 Remote Control Radio Frequency Handset A code is selected automa�cally for all Mertik Maxitrol electronics from among 65,000 random codes available. The receiver has to learn the code of the handset: ▪ Press and hold the receiver’s reset bu�on (see figure 22) un�l you hear two (2) beeps.
OFF (marked “0”). The picture below shows the control valve. Not fitted on Ashcott Woodland Model The control valve is located behind the control hatch in the Base of the appliance.
GB & IE 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. Ensure that gas supply and supply pipe is capable of delivering the required volume and pressure of gas and is in accordance with the rules in force.
GB & IE 3.4 Flue Connection 3.4.1 General notes This appliance may be installed with a roof terminal (C31) or a wall terminal (C11). This appliance may only be used with Balanced Flue (otherwise known as Concentric Flue) parts as specified by Mendip. The Mendip specified flue parts have been approved with the appliance. If the appliance is installed on non-Mendip approved parts, Mendip cannot guarantee or accept any responsibility for the proper and safe working of the appliance.
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GB & IE 3.4.5 Terminal Locations. Distance Dimension Terminal Position (mm) Directly below an opening, air brick, opening window etc. Above an opening, air brick, opening window etc. Adjacent to an opening, air brick, opening window etc. Below gutters, soil pipes or drain pipes Below eaves Below balconies of car port roof From a vertical drain pipe or soil pipe...
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GB & IE 3.4.6 Horizontal Wall Vent Termination type C 11 Flue sizing: ASHCOTT & WOODLAND : Ø100/150 Connector on Appliance. Ø100/150 Maybe used Throughout, Alternatively, Ø130/200 Expander may be used, so that Ø130/200 flue can be used thereafter. Flue Terminal: Ø130/200 Part No.
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GB & IE 3.4.7 Vertical Roof Vent Termination C 31 Flue sizing: ASHCOTT &WOODLAND : Ø100/150 Connector on Appliance. The stoves needs a starter adapter. Code F90000-71-94-30-00 Ø100/150 Maybe used Throughout, Alternatively, Ø130/200 Expander may be used, so that Ø130/200 flue can be used thereafter.
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GB & IE When fitting the snorkel kit a physical retention method should be used to fix the stove adapter to the rear flue outlet collar. Secure starter length with a self tapping screw 21 of 40...
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GB & IE Existing Chimney with Bend (Renovation Kit). 27 of 40...
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GB & IE Horizontal, wall with Snorkel. Snorkel Distance “H” = 350-550mm excluding adapter. Adapter fitted length 110mm Secure starter length with a self tapping screw When fitting the snorkel kit a physical retention method should be used to fix the stove adapter to the rear flue outlet collar.
GB & IE 3.5 Fuel Bed Arrangements. When arranging the Media into the Firebed, it is important that the Pilot area is kept clear and that no Media enters the Pilot shield. The Pilot area includes the the pilot shield and the top of the burner to the first slot. When commissioning or servicing the Appliance Cross Ligh�ng must be checked to ensure smooth ligh�ng of the main burner from the Pilot Flame and smooth ligh�ng of the effect burners from the main Burner.
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GB & IE Scatter the Bags of Embers over the top of the burners as shown, keeping the pilot area clear. Posi�on the 6 logs as shown. Log 1 Posi�on Log 1 Centrally on the Burner, behind the central ports on the Front Burner.
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GB & IE Log 3 Posi�on Log 3 on top of the Le� Hand side of the Front Burner. Log 4 Posi�on Logs 4 so that it sits on top of Logs 1,2 and 3. Log 5 Posi�on Logs 5 so that it sits on top of Log 4 in the centre, with the bo�om in the Le�...
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GB & IE Log 6 Posi�on Log 6 so that the Top of the Log sits on Log 4, with the bottom extending to the Rear of the Fire Box. Log 7 Posi�on Log 7 in the centre, si�ng on the Grate, behind the Log Bar, with the Top on Log Log 8 Posi�on Log 8 in the Left Hand...
GB & IE 3.6 Commissioning the Appliance 3.6.1 Pilot Igni�on Check 1. Ignite the pilot light as described in the User Instructions. 2. Check that the pilot flame stays alight. 3. Ex�nguish the pilot light. 3.6.2 Main Burner Check 1. Ignite the pilot light as described in the User Instructions. 2.
GB & IE 4. Servicing 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 Mendip for injury caused by burning or scolding by a hot appliance.
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