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Tel : (0845) 601 4406 www.solidfuel.co.uk This Portway Rochester 5kW Wood Stove may be used in smoke control areas when oper- ated 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...
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Information Requirements for Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1186 Model Identifier PCWSB5B2 Indirect Heating Functionality Direct Heat Output 5.0kW Indirect Heat Output Not Applicable Fuel Wood logs with moisture content <25% Nominal Heat Output (Measured) 5.0kW Minimum Heat Output (Indicative) 3.0kW Seasonal / Useful Efficiency at Nominal Heat Output 83.4% Useful Efficiency at Minimum Heat Output (Indicative) 50.0%...
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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 Portway Rochester MK2 5kW Stove 11 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 Portway Rochester 5kW wood 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 Portway 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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The Portway Rochester 5kW wood free-standing stove, model number PCWSB5B2 has been exempted under the Clean Air Act 1993 for use in smoke control areas when burning wood logs. The Portway Rochester 5kw Wood Stove, Model: PCWSB5B2 must be fitted with a permanent stop to prevent closure of the secondary air control beyond 28mm open.
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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 Portway Rochester Wood 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 Portway Rochester stove may be used in smoke control area’s when operated strictly in accordance with these instructions and with Soliftec Smoke Advice sheet No.
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Section 5 - Operation of the Portway Rochester Wood Stove - User Instruction The air control on your stove is as shown below in figure 6. 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 6.1 - Lighting the stove - Installer instruction Prior to first lighting the stove ensure that the following is complete :- 6.1.1 Installation of the stove and relevant building work is completed. 6.1.2 The chimney is suitable, sound and free from obstruction. 6.1.3 Adequate ventilation and provision for combustion air has been made.
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Section 6.5 - Maintenance - If in doubt contact a competent person Regular cleaning and maintenance of the stove is essential for safety and efficiency. Portway recommend a suitably qualified (HETAS) registered engineer is used for servicing purposes. Ensure the following steps are completed regularly :- 6.5.1...
Smoke from the chimney - a little smoke will be emitted from the chimney 7.1.1 when the fire is cold. Ensure the correct, dry wood to prevent smoke emissions. Poor heat output - this Portway Rochester 5kW Wood stove will generally heat 7.1.2 a room of 12m...
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Section 8 - Removal & re-fitting the stove throat plate If in doubt contact a competent person Ensure the stove is cool. Remove the front fuel grate (as shown in figure 7 below) by lifting clear from the lugs. Lift the vermiculite baffle which in turn will allow the side liners and the baffle to be removed from the stove.
Section 9 - Spare Parts IMPORTANT : Only genuine Portway spare parts should be used with this stove and no unauthorised modifications to this stove are permitted. Page 16 of 17...
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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-1033542 Issue 2 9th February 2023 BFM Europe Ltd. Trentham Lakes Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST4 4TJ www.bfm-europe.com Spare Parts - www.bfm-partfinder.co.uk Telephone - General Enquiries : (01782) 339000 Telephone - Service :...
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