HETAS Ltd as an intermittent operating appliance 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. To make the most of your wood burning stove it is important that you read the manual thoroughly, before installing and using it.
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO Installation instructions The following pages give instructions for the safe and proper installation of this heating ap- pliance 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 installa- tion 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 - manual for GEO Chimney The chimney is the driving force which makes the stove function. In order for the stove to perform satisfactorily the chimney height must be sufficient to ensure the correct draught of 14 to 18 Pa so as to clear the products of combustion and prevent problems of smoke emanating into the room when firing.
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ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO If it is found that there is excessive draught in the chimney then either an adjustable flue damper or alternatively a draught stabiliser should be fitted. The adjustable flue damper should not close off the flue entirely but should in its closed position leave a minimum continuous opening free area of at least 20 % of the total cross sectional area of the flue or fluepipe.
When you choose where to set up your RAIS wood burning stove, you should consider the heat distribution to the other rooms. This will enable you to get the best use out of your stove.
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO Installation of soapstone List of materials (individual components for assembling soapstone) Item number Product designation GEO 161 GEO 126 Number Number 8060602GREY Topplate with knock-out 8067002 Sidestone 8067001 Sidestone 8067006 Sidestone 8067011 Sidestone 8067012...
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1. Place the stove where you want to install it (it cannot be moved after the soapstone is installed). a) Rear exit can be installed when the third row of soapstone is installed - only GEO 161. The distance at the top between the sides of the stove is 250 mm, and fits the RAIS flue pipe, which is 150 mm and 90°...
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ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO 5. With fresh-air intake: Mount the air supply at the bottom of the stove with a flexi hose and a clamp. Without fresh-air intake: Fit the vent grill (see step 5).
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ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO RAIS GEO 161 Mountings (packed with the soapstone) 4 pieces 2 pieces 2 pieces 6 pieces Step 1...
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ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO RAIS GEO 126 Mountings (packed with the soapstone) 2 pieces 2 pieces 2 pieces 4 pieces Step 1...
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ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO Step 4 Step 5...
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO Installation distance in case of combustible wall To find out whether the wall next to where the stove is going to be installed is flammable, you should contact your building contractor or the local building authorities.
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO Corner set-up 45° A. Distance to furniture 900 mm Distance to flammable materials: - in front (floor) 300 mm C. - to the side (floor) 150 mm D. - to the rear (wall) 100 mm...
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO Installation distance in case of non-combustible wall We recommend a minimum distance to non-combustible material of 50 mm (F) for clean- ing considerations. It should always be possible to access the accessdoor.
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO For the Installer Finally before firing the stove for the first time a check should be made to ensure that the assembly and stove installation has been satisfactory and that there are no leaks in any seals in the appliance and appliance connections to the chimney.
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO Operating instructions Please note that HETAS Approval only covers the use of wood in the stove and approval does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with other fuels, nor does it cover instructions for the use of other fuels.
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO The following table shows the calorific value of different types of wood, which have been stored for 2 years, and which have a residual moisture of 15-17%. Wood Kg dry wood pr. m compared to beech/oak...
RAIS - manual for GEO Regulating the combustion air All RAIS stoves are equipped with a one-handed operating lever for regulating the damp- er. The stove-specific regulating mechanisms can be seen on the diagrams. Primary air is the combustion air added to the primary combustion zone, i.e. the bed of glowing embers.
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO Using the wood burning stove Adjustment of the air damper. The damper has 3 settings. Position 1 The air damper is closed, which means no air supply. Position 2 Push the handle to the left, to where the marking is.
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO First usage A careful start pays off. Start with a small fire, so that the wood burning stove can get accustomed to the high temperature. This gives the best start and any damage is avoided.
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO Lighting and fuelling To light the stove, use alcohol briquettes or similar, as well as approx. 2 kg of firewood, split into kindling sticks. Set the air damper to the fully open position. TIPS before firing up: Open a door or window close to the wood burning stove.
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ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO When the flames are clear - after approx. 5-10 min. - close the door. Damper - see adjustment of air damper. After approx. 10-20 min. - when you have a good bed of glowing embers - add 2-3 pieces of wood.
- Moisten a piece of paper or newspaper, dip it in the ash, and rub the sooty glass with - Now rub with a piece of paper and the glass will become clean. - As an alternative you can use glass polish, which you can buy from you RAIS distributor. Clean the exterior with a dry sponge.
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO Cleaning of the flue ways The fixing clips are pushed up and removed from the ska- mol on the side. The fixing clips are placed in the top right corner of the firebox. The picture on the left is a detailed view of the top right corner of the firebox (A close-up of the area is marked by a circle in the next picture).
- leaky chimney - leakage between chimney and flue If your stove continues to malfunction, we recommend that you contact your RAIS dis- tributor or chimney sweep. IMPORTANT!! To ensure safe burning there must be clear yellow flames or clear embers at all times.
RAIS - manual for GEO Accessories and spare parts If spare parts other than those recommended by RAIS are used, the warranty is voided. All replaceable parts can be bought as spare parts from your RAIS distributor. See the following spare parts diagrams for the individual products.
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for GEO Spare parts diagram - RAIS GEO 126 Pos. Number Item no./description 806060295 Top plate 806010195 Steel side panel - right 806010495 Steel side panel - left 8061095 Door 8061095H Door - right hinged 806010595...
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