TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .........................3 Safety and Environmental Testing .................3 Features and Items Included ..................3 INSTALLATION ........................3 Precautions and Specifications..................3 Specifications.........................5 Assembly Instructions ....................5 Chimney.........................6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................7 First Fire.........................7 Building the Fire ......................8 Check for a Proper Burn ....................8 Cooking..........................9 FIREWOOD .........................9 Specifications.........................9 Burning value of wood ....................9...
Features and Items Included Your RAIS has a built in convection system, so the sides do not get very hot. It also creates air circulation in the room, to spread the heat faster and more evenly. The RAIS 4 and RAIS 106 models have unique sliding doors - a RAIS specialty, which enables you to operate them closed as a stove or open with a screen as a fireplace.
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The approximate heating area (based on standard ceiling height) and thermal output are: Thermal Output Model Heating Capacity Optimal* (Range) RAIS 86 969 ft² 20,500 BTU (6 kW) 14-24 kBTU (4-7kW) (90m²) RAIS 4 1,076 23,900 BTU (7 kW) 17-34 kBTU (5-10kW) ft²...
NFPA requirements. Contact your local Building Inspector for proper guidelines. Assembly Instructions The Classic models all come assembled. To add the top plate on the RAIS 86, first check that the soapstone is in good condition. Place the 4 white spacers evenly and center the top plate.
Chimney The RAIS stoves must be installed using a Class A UL 103 HT approved factory-built chimney system or a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner. In Canada, the installation must conform to CAN/CSA-B365.The chimney must extend through the roof at least 3’...
Position 0, the air supply is reduced. At Position 0, the stove will shut down. On the RAIS 86, the air controls are vents located on the front of the doors. Open both vents (to the right) for Position 1. Close the top vent to the left for Position 2, and...
Firewood used should be seasoned, split wood with an adequate low degree of moisture (15 - 22%), and ideally about 12 - 14” (30 - 36cm) in length and for the RAIS 86, 10 - 12” (25 - 30cm). In order to get “dry wood”, it should be stored in a dry place under a roof with sufficient fresh airflow for at least one full year for softer woods and a minimum of two years for hardwoods.
Don' t let the wood smolder. Do not close the air inlets completely during normal usage. The RAIS 4 and RAIS 106 can also be burned as a fireplace with the doors open. For safety, keep the screen on the fireplace opening at all times.
“freshen up” a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Although your RAIS stove requires little day-to-day upkeep, it is important to maintain it for your safety and enjoyment. IMPORTANT:...
If the glass should break, carefully remove the door/s. On the RAIS 86, lift it off the hinges, and on the RAIS 4 and RAIS 106 remove/save the locking pins and slide the doors back and out.
S to v e 2. Remove the smoke plate on the RAIS 4 and RAIS 106 as follows: a. RAIS 4 – Raise the smoke plate up, turn it at a 90° angle (vertical), and pull it out through the door opening.
Don' t use water to extinguish the fire. Warranty We offer a 5-year warranty on your RAIS stove, which covers any defect in material or workmanship. It does not cover damage from misuse or neglect. The glass, gaskets, and firebrick are not covered.