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Last updated Version 28/05/2024 ROCK COMPACT TECHNICAL INFORMATION COVERING ROCK COMPACT MODEL ADDRESS CONTACT Ecosy+ Telephone: + 44 1256 830099 Unit 24, Folly Farm, Ramsdell Email: trade@ecosystoves.co.uk Tadley, Hampshire RG26 5RJ Brought to you by United Kingdom Ecosy+ Stoves, Hampshire...
DEAR CUSTOMER, To ensure you get the most out of your fire for the longest time, please Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a Rock Compact. take the time to have a read through the attached manual. The Rock range of stoves are constructed from extremely thick cast iron and are very durable.
Your stove is fully built and almost ready to go. All you need to is attach the legs and flue collar. FLUE OUTLET The Rock Compact has a top and rear flue outlet and will arrive with a set of threads. When securing the flue collar or blanking plate, ensure the screws are pinched up and not over- tightened.
100°C. The hearth must be made from a non-combustible material strong enough to stand the weight of the fire. Further diagrams relating to constructional hearths are attached below. ecosystoves.co.uk ROCK COMPACT + 44 1256 830099 trade@ecosystoves.co.uk...
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Defra fitting in place. The flue pipe must be fitted INSIDE the flue spigot and sealed with a generous amount of fire cement. Access should be provided for cleaning the flue to ensure that the passageways for exhaust gases remain free from obstruction. This stove cannot be installed into a shared flue. ecosystoves.co.uk ROCK COMPACT + 44 1256 830099 trade@ecosystoves.co.uk...
Refueling must be carried out onto a sufficient quantity of glowing embers and ash that the new fuel charge will ignite in a reasonable period. If there are too few embers in the fire bed, add suitable kindling to prevent excessive smoke. ecosystoves.co.uk ROCK COMPACT + 44 1256 830099 trade@ecosystoves.co.uk...
If you find the glass or fire bricks are going black even when the fire is established, it is most likely caused by burning wet wood. When burning dry wood, the fire bricks and glass should remain largely clean. ecosystoves.co.uk ROCK COMPACT + 44 1256 830099 trade@ecosystoves.co.uk...
Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean Air Act 1993 including designation and supervision of smoke control areas and you can contact them for details of Clean Air Act requirements. Please see below pictures. These demonstrate the permanent gaps required for the stove to comply with the above recommendations. ecosystoves.co.uk ROCK COMPACT + 44 1256 830099 trade@ecosystoves.co.uk...
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Please note the following advice on minimising smoke emissions: ecosystoves.co.uk ROCK COMPACT + 44 1256 830099 trade@ecosystoves.co.uk...
If the temperature in the stove is too low, the glass will begin to go black and excess smoke will be produced. Often the key to a hot firebox is the burning of quality dry fuel. ecosystoves.co.uk ROCK COMPACT + 44 1256 830099 trade@ecosystoves.co.uk...
Under certain abnormal weather conditions, for example down draughts, it may be difficult to get sufficient draw throughthe appliance to achieve good combustion. When this happens, the stove should not be used. ecosystoves.co.uk ROCK COMPACT + 44 1256 830099 trade@ecosystoves.co.uk...
When removed you can take the old glass out and pop the new one in. When in place, ensure it is making good contact with the fire rope. If that has been checked, you can re-attach the clips and gently pinch them up. Overtightening these clips can cause the glass to break. ecosystoves.co.uk ROCK COMPACT + 44 1256 830099 trade@ecosystoves.co.uk...
For full guarantee details please visit www.ecosystoves.co.uk. With every claim we will require a signed copy of the sign-off sheet. ecosystoves.co.uk ROCK COMPACT + 44 1256 830099 trade@ecosystoves.co.uk...
This helps the wood burn more efficiently and also acts a cushion between the log and the brick itself. If a brick is split it will not need replacing and this could potentially happen at any point. We only suggest changing bricks when they have crumbled away, exposing the stove’s body. ecosystoves.co.uk ROCK COMPACT + 44 1256 830099 trade@ecosystoves.co.uk...
(long slumbering). This is less common on wood-only models as it is often caused by the high sulphur content in some coals. It is, however, possible. If your glass is crazed it does not need changing and is safe to use. An example of crazed stove glass. ecosystoves.co.uk ROCK COMPACT + 44 1256 830099 trade@ecosystoves.co.uk...
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