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B R U G E R M A N U A L B E D I E N U N G S A N L E I T U N G U S E R M A N U A L M A N U E L D ’...
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DK - BRUGER MANUAL DE - B E D I E N U N G S A N L E I T U N G UK - USER MANUAL FR - M A N U E L D ’ U T I L I S AT E U R N - BRUKERVEILEDNING S - BRUKSANVISNING FIN - KÄYTTÖOHJE...
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Brug af brændeovn / Using the wood burning stove / Bruk av peisovn Använda kaminen / Tulisijan käyttäminen / Utilisation du poêle / Gebruik van de kachel. Position Posisjon Positionen Asento Positie Position Posisjon Positionen Asento Positie Position Posisjon Positionen Asento Positie...
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Reservedelstegning / Spare parts / Reservdelsritning / Varosapiitokset Dessin des pièces de reghange / Tekeningen van reserveonderdelen...
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English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 FIRE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY! 5 Eco-friendly advices for sensible heating - common sense both environmentally and economically. 1. Effective lighting. Use small pieces of wood (fir tree) and a suitable fire lighter, for example paraffined wood wool/ sawdust.
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Rais 500 Revision : Date 13-9-2016 INTRODUCTION ......................8 WARRANTY ........................9 SPECIFICATIONS ......................10 INSTALLATIONS INSTRUCTIONS..................11 CONVECTION ......................12 CHIMNEY ........................12 VENTILATION / HEAT TRANSFER ...................14 AIR-SYSTEM ........................15 INSTALLATION ......................17 INSTALLATION DISTANCE ....................21 FUEL ...........................29 REGULATION OF COMBUSTION AIR ................30 USING THE WOOD BURNING STOVE ................31...
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a RAIS wood burning stove. These appliances have been approved by HETAS Ltd as intermittent operating appli- ances for burning wood logs only. A RAIS wood burning stove is more than just a heat source: it also shows that you care about design and quality in your home.
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 WARRANTY RAIS – wood-burning stoves are tested repeatedly in terms of safety, as well as material and manufacturing quality. We grant warranty on all models, starting with the date of installation. The warranty refers to: •...
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Installation instructions The following pages give instructions for the safe and proper installation of this heating appliance in the UK. These instructions cover the basic principles of installation, although detail may need slight modification to suit particular local site conditions. In all cases the installation must comply with current UK Building Regulations, Local Authority Byelaws and other specifications or regulations as they affect the installation of the stove.
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Convection RAIS stoves are convection stoves. This means that the stove’s back and side panels are not over-heated. Convection means that there is a circulation of air, which ensures that cold air the heat is distributed more evenly throughout the entire room. The...
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English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 A single wall metal fluepipe is suitable for connecting the stove to the chimney but is not suitable for using for the complete chimney. The chimney and connecting fluepipe must have a minimum diameter of 150 mm and its dimension should be not less than the size of the outlet socket of the stove which is 150 mm in diameter.
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Ventilation/heat transfer - make the best possible use of the insert. The stove is equipped with four convection air outlet, which may be connected with suitable air ducts to other rooms.
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Air-system Mounting the Air system ensures that the air control system get fresh air from outside. To ensure that Air system works, you have to build in items of ensuring that there can be no vacuum in the home.
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Installation It is prohibited to carry out unauthorised alterations to the stove. There must be plenty of fresh air in the room where the stove is being installed, in order to ensure proper combustion. Note that any mechanical exhaust ventilation - e.g. an extraction hood - may reduce the air supply.
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English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Lift the stove from the pallet to the place of installation on a suitable floor protection. The stove can be mounted with rack and adjustable leg (buy accessories at your local RAIS dealer) The stove is aligned by adjusting screws, so the lower edge of the glass door is in hori- zontal position and the surface of the door is vertical when the door is closed.
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English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Installation dimensions Hole measurements (height x width) min. 474 x 732 mm max. 494 x 752 mm A wood burner insert should never fit tightly. Steel expands when heated. Panel wall Brick wall...
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English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Installation dimensions 2G Hole measurements (height x width x depth) min. 474 x 718 x 480 mm max. 494 x 730 x 490 mm A wood burner insert should never fit tightly. Steel expands when heated.
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English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Installation dimensions 3G Hole measurements (height x width x depth) min. 474 x 703 x 480 mm max. 494 x 708 x 490 mm A wood burner insert should never fit tightly. Steel expands when heated.
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Mounting distance for panelled wall - non-combustible material To guide the hot air out of the gratings, we recommends to install a non-flam- mable plate just above the holes. ...
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English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Mounting distance for brick wall / firewall Recommended min. convection area To guide the hot air out of the above the stove: gratings, we recommends to 800 cm² (may be distributed) install a non-flammable plate just above the holes.
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English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Mounting distance - 2G / 3G non-combustible material: Recommended min. convection area above the stove: 800 cm² (may be distributed) To guide the hot air out of the NB!! ...
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English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Mounting distance - 2G / 3G brick: If not generating enough convection, there may be damage to the brick walls. To guide the hot air out of the gratings, we recommends to Recommended min. convection install a non-flammable plate area above the stove: 800 cm²...
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English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Placement of support rod - 2G / 3G model Support rod...
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English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Install eyebolt for lifting the oven. Attached: 2 pcs M8 Eyebolt 2 pcs M8x10 RH RÅ (screws) Screw the two lifting eye nuts onto the two M8x35 screws...
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English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 After using the eyebolt, the M8x35 screws can be replaced with M8x10 RH RÅ Remove the baffle plate by pushing up on one side - so it comes off the track - and gently tilt the other side toward the combustion chamber.
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English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Installation distance in case of combustible wall To find out whether the wall next to where the stove is going to be installed is flam- mable, you should contact your building contractor or the local building authorities.
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Fuel The stove has been tested in accordance with EN 13229:2001, EN 13229:2001/ A1:2003, EN 13229:2001/A2:2004, and NS 3058 for stoking split, dried birchwood, and is approved for broad-leaved/coniferous tree wood. The firewood must have a water con- tent of 15-20% and its max.
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Drying and storage Drying wood takes time: proper air drying takes approx. 2 years. Here are some tips: Store the wood sawn, split and stacked in an airy, sunny place, which is protected against rain (the south side of the house is particularly suitable).
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Using the wood burning stove Adjustment of the air damper - the damper has 3 settings Position 1 The damper is almost closed meaning that there is a minimal air intake. Position 2 Pull the lever until first click.
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 If fume emission does persist, the following immediate actions should be taken: (a) Open doors and windows to ventilate room. (b) Let the fire out or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the appliance.
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Advarsel Advarsel Advarsel English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Hvis brændet kun ulmer eller ryger, og der tilføres for lidt luft, udvikles der Warning!! Hvis brændet kun ulmer eller ryger, og der tilføres for lidt luft, udvikles der Hvis brændet kun ulmer eller ryger, og der tilføres for lidt luft, udvikles der uforbrændte røggasser.
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Cleaning and care During cleaning and care, the stove must be cold. Woodstoves should be serviced every summer so they are ready for the winter season. Grates, firebricks, baffles, rope seals should all be checked that they are in good condition, Chimney and flues should be swept at least once a year, some liner manufacturers require their to be swept twice a year.
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Cleaning af the flue ways Remove the baffle plate by pushing up on one side - so it comes off the track - and gently tilt the other side toward the com- bustion chamber.
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English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Gently take out the baffle plate. Remove dirt and dust and put the parts back in reverse order. Be aware that the baffle plate goes down and keeps the rear fire brick firmly.
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Interruption of operation Smoke spillage around door could be due to too low draught in the chimney <12Pa • check whether the flue or chimney is blocked • check whether the extraction hood (kitchen) is switched on; if it is, switch it off and open a window/door in the proximity of the stove for a short while.
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English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 WARNING!! If incorrectly or too damp firewood is used, it can lead to excessive formation of soot in the chimney and possible a chimney fire: • in this case shut off all air supply from outside (if installed) to the stove •...
English RAIS/attika - manual for R 500 Spare parts All replaceable parts can be bought as spare parts from your RAIS distributor. If spare parts other than those recommended by RAIS are used, the warranty is voided. See the spare parts diagrams at the front of the manual.
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