Page 1
Cassette Stove Installation Guide PLEASE RETAIN THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE EN 13229:2001 +A2:2004 BK 605 Rev 05 ISSUE DATE : 29/07/2024...
Page 2
Arada retailer in your area or visit our website: www.aradastoves.com or telephone our technical support department on +44 (0)1297 632052. Arada has a policy of continuous product development and therefore we reserve the right to amend specifications without prior notice.
Technical Data section of the stove users guide. Ignoring the warnings could lead to damage/injury to persons and/or property. Arada Ltd will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental loss or injury however caused. Cassette Stove Installation Guide — BK605 Rev 05...
• Asbestos : Arada products contain no asbestos. If there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos material, during installation, then seek specialist guidance and use appropriate protective equipment.
Cassette Stove Installation Guide 2. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS & CONSIDERATIONS 2.1 Flues Or Chimneys The appliance must be connected to a suitable and efficient flue, so that the products of combustion can be expelled to the outside air. Flue or Chimney draught is dependent on four main factors : Flue gas temperature Flue height Flue size (diameter or cross sectional area)
Cassette Stove Installation Guide 2.1 Flues Or Chimneys, Continued : • The flue system should be fixed and supported by the building, to provide provision to remove the appliance without the removal of the flue. • Any existing flue or chimney must be confirmed suitable for the intended use, defined by the current Building Regulations.
Page 8
Cassette Stove Installation Guide 2.2 Ventilation For Combustion, Continued: Site the vents when cold draught is unlikely to cause discomfort. This can be avoided by placing vents near ceilings or close to the appliance, see diagram Fig. 2 as examples. Extractor fans, cooker hoods and other heating devices placed in the same room or space as the appliance, may cause problems, with ventilation, additional extra air vents may be required.
Page 9
Cassette Stove Installation Guide 2.2 Ventilation For Combustion, Continued : The external fitted direct air duct must be a minimum diameter of 100mm and be constructed from a non combustible material and ducted to the outside in a manner that will not effect the performance of the appliance.
Page 10
Fig. 4. Rear Direct Air Location Base Of External Casing Fig. 5. Under Side Direct Air Location Reference Dimension 139mm (I600-S3) / 120mm (I500-S3) / 101mm (I400-S3) 78mm (All Models) Centre Line Of External Casing 130mm (All Models) Diameter 102mm (All Models)
2.4 Fabricated Fireplace Opening A fabricated fireplace opening can be built to install a cassette stoves. However, due to the construction materials some of which are combustible, then Arada recommend the following materials: •...
Page 12
Cassette Stove Installation Guide Fabricated Fireplace Clearances : Plan View Of Installation Minimum 50mm Minimum 50mm Side View Of Installation Minimum 300mm WARNING Note : Fabricated fireplace must be built upon a constructional hearth. Cassette Stove Installation Guide — BK605 Rev 05...
Page 13
Cassette Stove Installation Guide Provision For Direct Air Vent (If Req.) Allow For Thickness Of Studwork Fireboard Base (Fixed To Constructional Hearth) 3x Rear Wall Timber Mounts Build Structure Using Timber (Fixed To Building) (Fixed To Building) Cassette Stove Installation Guide — BK605 Rev 05...
Page 14
Cassette Stove Installation Guide Fix the fireboard top allowing for flue & include air vent Fix the fireboard sides and back. clearance around flue pipe. Next fix the upper fireboard sides Install the appliance and flue pipe. (NOTE : and rear panels. Air vent clearance around flue) Cassette Stove Installation Guide —...
Page 15
Cassette Stove Installation Guide Fit the upper fireboard top panel. Fix the front facia fireboard. (NOTE : Air vent clearance around flue) NOTE : Ensure two air vent per side and in each cavity Apply the decorative finish (heat resistant plaster), air vents both sides and decorative trim for the stove. Cassette Stove Installation Guide —...
Page 16
Cassette Stove Installation Guide Air vent requirements for fabricated fireplace: I400-S3 I500-S3 I600-S3 Nominal Output 4.9 kW 5.5 kW 6.2 kW Minimum Lower Vent(s) Size 167 mm 207 mm 273 mm Minimum Higher Vent(s) Size 200 mm 249 mm 328 mm...
150mm either side of the edge of the appliance. Arada recommends that the depth of the decorative hearth is equal or greater that the length of the door on the appliance, this greater distance is acting as a safety barrier for ash spillage.
Cassette Stove Installation Guide Reference Dimension Minimum 150mm Minimum 500mm 125mm Construction & Decorative Combined 12mm Stove Width + A x2 225mm *See P10 for further info Fig. 7. Table Of Hearth Dimensions 2.5 Fire Surround Clearances To help prevent this and cracking we recommend that any plaster above the fire should be fitted with reinforcing expanding mesh for at least 220mm above, and the full width of the fire.
Cassette Stove Installation Guide 2.6 UK Smoke Control Areas Installation Further information on the requirements of the Clean Air Act : https://www.gov.uk/smoke-control-area-rules All cassette stoves have been independently tested and approved to PD6434 and are suitable for use in Smoke Controlled Areas, when burning wood logs, together with the exemption plate (air control stop) being fitted.
Cassette Stove Installation Guide 3. COMPONENT FITMENT 3.1 Connecting The Spigot Outlet To The Flue System The flue spigot outlet supplied with the appliance (see Fig. 9.) must be fitted from the inside of the appliance firebox, 3no. mountings are provided about the flue outlet in the roof of the appliance, fixing nuts, washers and rope seal are supplied, along with the spigot, ensure the rope seal is used during installation.
Cassette Stove Installation Guide 3.2 Fitting The Direct Air Kit If the direct air requirement is to be used during the installation process, then the optional (extra cost) direct air kit is required to be fitted to the appliance as this will close off the combustion air and channel the incoming air from the external duct towards the air controls.
Page 22
Cassette Stove Installation Guide 3.2 Fitting The Direct Air Kit : • If the requirement of the direct air is required for the appliance then prior to fitting the appliance into either the builders opening or a pre-fabricated opening the direct air kit must be fitted first.
Page 23
Cassette Stove Installation Guide 3.2 Fitting The Direct Air Kit Continued: IMPORTANT NOTE: If direct air is required to be used in the installation of the appliance then the direct air kit must be fitted to the appliance PRIOR to installation. Failure to fit the kit will result in excess air being drawn into the appliance from the surrounding room, thus voiding the air supply from the direct air feed duct.
Cassette Stove Installation Guide 3.3 Fitting The Surround Trim Various surround trim options exist, be it 3 sided or 4 sided in 60mm widths, consult with your local retailer or visit www.aradastoves.com for options. The fitting of any of the above surround trims are the same procedure : •...
Page 25
Cassette Stove Installation Guide 3.3 Fitting The Surround Trim, Continued: • The surround trim can be positioned onto the screws, within the casing, as per Fig. Fig. 15. Surround Trim Fitment • With the surround trim fitting onto the screw fixings, check alignment with the surrounding wall and plaster.
Cassette Stove Installation Guide 4. COMMISSIONING 4.1 Commissioning The Stove Before handing over the installation to the customer, it is a requirement under Document J (of the Building Regulations for England & Wales) that the appliance is lit and the function of the chimney system is checked for satisfactory operation.
Cassette Stove Installation Guide 5. COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST SUPPLYING DEALER / RETAILER COMPANY NAME : ADDRESS : TELEPHONE NUMBER: IMPORTANT INFORMATION INSTALLATION DATE: MODEL : SERIAL NUMBER: INSTALLATION ENGINEER COMPANY NAME : ADDRESS : TELEPHONE NUMBER: COMMISIONING INFORMATION Flue System/Chimney Swept & Soundness Test Flue Draught Reading COLD Smoke Test Completed On Installed Appliance...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the i400-S3 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers