Table of Contents Introduction................................... 3 1. Delivery....................................3 2. Disposal of packaging.............................. 3 3. Assembly instructions.............................. 3 4. Description..................................4 5. Assembly Instructions.............................. 4 6. Installation..................................7 i. Basic installation regulations and requirements................7 ii. The hearth and floor............................7 3.3 Minimum distances to combustibles....................8 iii.
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this Opus stove. This manual will introduce you to the functions and correct operation of the stove. It is important that your installer takes you through the operation of this stove during their handover.
Inside the combustion chamber you will find: A box/bag with a thermal glove that allows you to handle the air controls and door and to use when re-fuelling. A baffle plate (according to the model) A flue spigot (Octave 70i only) Assembly Instructions Your stove should be installed by a qualified, knowledgeable and experienced installer who is registered under one of the Competent Persons schemes such...
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The Baffle plate. During transport the baffle plate is stored on the base of the firebox. On the Octave 70B, 70i and 90i the baffle plate is supported on the side and rear firebricks. On the Octave 90i DS the...
Octave 70B optional Stand positioning. Support the stove over the stand, lining up the six holes in the stove and stand. Bolt the stove and stand together using the six bolts supplied. Octave 70 optional Log Box positioning. Support the stove over the log box, lining up the six holes in the stove and log box.
installed in areas in which flammable or explosive substances and mixtures are processed, which could lead to an ignition or explosion. Throughout the installation the installer must refer to Document J of the Building Regulations for detailed guidance on recommended ways of meeting the building regulation requirements.
3.3 Minimum distances to combustibles Here are the minimum distances which must be kept between the stove and combustible walls and other combustible materials. Models Octave 90B, 70i, 90i 1500 mm 400 mm 400 mm Octave 90i DS 1500 mm 1500 mm 400 mm iii.
These allow the stove to be connected to a duct bringing air from outside. Direct air kit for the Octave 70B consists of 2 parts; a cover for the front and a collection box for underneath along with the necessary fixings.
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To install the kit: i) Remove the knock-out disc on the base of the stove ii) Position the collection box under the stove base iii) Using the bolts supplied, connect the box to both the base and the rear of the stove.
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Direct air kit for Octave 70i and 90i. This optional kit enables you to bring the combustion air from the outside and will require the stove to be installed with a space underneath. This is best achieved using the adjustable legs kit (see below).
AirSmart Connecting an AirSmart controller and vent is a way to avoid potential ventilation problems. A door sensor is fitted to the stove door and whenever the door is opened the controller opens a sealed vent to the room to supply extra fresh air.
The Chimney All flue components used must be suitable for solid fuel fires, rated to T400ºC, and comply with the relevant regulations regarding their construction and installation and all manufacturers’ instructions must be followed. Calculation of the chimney design can be done according to EN 13384-1 and EN 13384-2 and/or with reference to Document J of the Building Regulations.
necessary to increase the height of the chimney to counteract any detrimental effect they may have on the chimney draught. The chimney must be able to maintain a draught of 12 Pascals, with a tolerance of +/- 2 Pascals. Flue termination heights must comply with the requirements of Document J of the Building Regulations.
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This should be open when lighting or re-fuelling and closed during normal running of the stove. The secondary air control lever is situated under the door on the right hand side. The amount of air entering the stove increases when the lever is moved in the direction of the large side of the triangular cut-out on the lever.
10. General information about the working of the stove Always use a glove Do not use any flammable liquid fluids for lighting the fire. The door of the firebox should be opened only when adding fuel, apart from leaving the door slightly ajar during the lighting phase.
is recommended that the secondary air regulator is kept fully open in order for the “glass cleaning” to be most efficient, and to avoid the glass “fogging”. 8. Use the amount of fuel you place in the stove to regulate the room temperature.
To avoid damaging the paint, it is recommended to clean the stove surface only when the paint achieves its ultimate hardness. It is important to have the chimney regularly checked and cleaned by a qualified chimney sweep. The chimney can be swept through all the Octave models once the baffle plate has been removed.
Fresh wood should be cut up and stored 12 to 18 months in open storage, but protected from rain. According to the manual, any wood used should have a maximum humidity of 20%. 14. Wood seasoning and storage In order to dry or “season” freshly cut firewood should be stored in a well- ventilated area protected from moisture for approximately 2-3 years.
16. Emptying the ashpan It is recommended to clean out the ash every day. Be careful that too much ash is not accumulated otherwise there is the danger that, if the ash reaches up to the grate, it will not cool sufficiently and may get damaged.
18. Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and Solution The stove glass is black and • The firewood is too wet. Only use wood with a moisture sooty. content of 20% or less. The glass should be wiped • The firebox is being overloaded with too much wood. clean every few days but if it This will cause an excess of moisture in the firebox is getting excessively black...
19. Commissioning checklist General Information Stove purchased from. _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Tel: ___________________________________ Email: _________________________________ Installed by. _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Tel: ___________________________________ Email: _________________________________ Installation date. Notice plate and accompanying checklist completed. Notice plate location. Confirm that relevant local and national ☐ regulations have been followed, including, in the UK, Document J of the Building regulations.
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Opus reserves the right to either eliminate the defect or replace the appliance. The warranty covers supplying a replacement part but does not cover any...
21. Dimensions and parts Glass Baffle plate vermiculite Dc regulation Baffle plate support Primary support Left side vermiculite Primary regulation Glass support Spring washer ø 13 Logs retainer Ash pan Door Handle Handle screw Grille Shell for handle Cast iron grille Spring washer ø...
Glass support Cast iron grille Ash pan Log retainer Dc regulation Left vermiculite Primary regulation Frame Primary support Glass Right vermiculite Door Right rear vermiculite Handle screw Tightening plate Shell for handle Air chamber Handle Smoke outlet Spring washer ø 10,5 Base grille Hinge pin Baffle plate vermiculite...
Vision glass Tightening plate Glass support Rear chamber Door Baffle plate reinforcement Handle Draught control valve Frame Adjustment screw for cut-offs Ash pan Baffle plate vermiculite Logs retainer Left rear vermiculite Primary support Lower hinge Spring washer ø13 Left side vermiculite Dc regulation Srew hinge Primary regulation...
90iDS Frame Adjustment screw for cut-offs Glass support Double combustion pipe Handle Left side vermiculite Spring washer ø13 Left chamber Lower chamber Lower hinge Primary support Grille Primary regulation Logs retainer Secondary regulation Ash pan Base grille Door Right chamber Vision glass Right side vermiculite Shell for handle...
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