ENGLISH RAIS - manual for RAIS 800 RAIS 800 Date: December 2009 Modified: 0 INTRODUCTION ..........................4 WARRANTY ............................4 SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 5 CONVECTION ............................6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................7 CHIMNEY ............................8-9 INSTALLATION ............................ 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................11 INSTALLATION DISTANCE IN CASE OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE WALL..........
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a RAIS wood burning stove. 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.
RAIS - manual for RAIS 800 Convection RAIS stoves are convection stoves. This means that the stove’s back and side panels are not over-heated. Convection means that there is a circulation of air, which ensures that the heat is distributed more evenly throughout the entire room. The cold air is sucked in at the base of the stove up through the convection channel, which runs along the stove’s...
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for RAIS 800 Installation instructions The following pages give instructions for the safe and proper installation of this heating appliance 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 installation 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 RAIS 800 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.
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for RAIS 800 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.
The stove to be inspected for defects at receipt. Lift the stove from the pallet to the place of installation on a suitable floor protection. If the stove is to be placed higher a pedestal can be used (buy accessories at your local RAIS dealer) The stove is aligned by adjusting screws, so the lower edge of the glass door is in horizon- tal position and the surface of the door is vertical when the door is closed.
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ENGLISH RAIS - manual for RAIS 800 Mounting distance for panelled wall - combustible material Insulation ability such as Aqua panel (coefficient of thermal conductivity 0.36 W/mk) or better.
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ENGLISH RAIS - manual for RAIS 800 Combustible material...
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ENGLISH RAIS - manual for RAIS 800 Mounting distance for brick wall / firewall...
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ENGLISH RAIS - manual for RAIS 800 Brændbart mat Combustible material Brennbart mate Damage on brick walls may occur if the necessary convection are not obtained.
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for RAIS 800 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. Using not insulated smoke pipe, the minimum distance to combustible wall must be 225 mm from smoke pipe.
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for RAIS 800 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 RAIS 800 Operating instructions Fuel The stove is designed and approved in accordance with EN 13240 and NS 3058 for stok- ing split, dried firewood. The firewood must have a water content of 15-22% and its max.
2-3 days before you need it. 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 RAIS 800 Using the wood burning stove Adjustment of the air damper. The damper has 3 settings. Position 1 The damper is almost closed meaning that there is a minimal air intake. ...
ENGLISH RAIS - manual for RAIS 800 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 RAIS 800 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.
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ENGLISH RAIS - manual for RAIS 800 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 RAIS 800 Cleaning of the flue ways Remove the smoke converter plate by tilting it to one side and turning it a little slantwise. Pull out the plate carefully. Then remove the smoke impediment by lifting it up and moving it forward.
- 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 RAIS 800 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 RAIS 800 Reservedelstegning - RAIS 800 Pos./Ref. Quantity Item no./description 5401090/95 Door 54000990/95 Air-system 5302200 Fire brick set 5305500 Seal set...
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