ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Rais Topas Rais Opus Revision: 2 Dato : December 2009 INTRODUCTION ..........................4 WARRANTY ............................4 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................5 CONVECTION ............................6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................7 CHIMNEY ............................8-9 INSTALLATION ............................ 10 OPERATION OF SWIVEL BASE ......................
Thank you for purchasing a RAIS wood burning stove. These appliances have been ap- proved by HETAS Ltd as intermittent operating appliances 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.
The heated air pours out at the top of the stove, which ensures a circulation of warm air throughout the room. The stoves are equipped with a “cold” lever – RAIS special feature – which means you could almost do away with gloves. Be aware, however, that all exterior surfaces become...
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 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.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 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 ema- nating into the room when firing.
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ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 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.
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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 Rais Topas & Opus Operation of revolving base If the stove is mounted with a revolving base from the distributor, perform the following: Push the foot pedal/release arm backwards, after which the stove is turned at intervals of 15°.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Change of chimney connection The stove is delivered ready for top outlet, but may be changed to back outlet in the fol- lowing way: Topas/Opus Remove smoke converter plate and smoke conductor (see cleaning and care).
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ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Opus Lift the back panel off the base plate, and strike out the shaking-out plate in the back panel (see previous page) as well as the reflector plate. (It may be advantageous to loosen the four nuts and...
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ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Remove the blank flange and the packing, and posi- tion them in the hole at the top. See to it that the packing is positioned correctly. Screw all elements together with the three M6 nuts.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 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 Rais Topas & Opus Normal set-up (right-angle) secure base A. Distance to furniture 1200 mm Distance to flammable materials: - in front (floor) 300 mm C. - to the side (floor) 150 mm D.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 360° swivel base A. Distance to furniture 1200 mm Distance to flammable materials: B. - in front (wall) 300 mm Using not insulated smoke pipe, the minimum distance to combustible wall must be 225 mm from smoke pipe.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 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 Topas & Opus Operating instructions Please note that HETAS Ltd Appliance Approval only covers the use of dry seasoned wood logs on this appliance. HETAS Ltd Approval does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with the wood logs, nor does it cover instructions for the use of other fuels.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 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...
RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 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.
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ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 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. Position 2 Push the handle towards the right until it stops.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus First usage A careful start pays off. Start with a small fire, so that the wood burning stove can get accus- tomed to the high temperature. This gives the best start and any damage is avoided.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Lighting and fuelling To light the stove, use alcohol briquettes or similar, as well as approx. 2 kg of firewood, split into kin- dling sticks. Set the air damper to the fully open position.
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ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 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 Topas & Opus Cleaning of smoke ducts 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 Topas & Opus 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.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Spare part drawing - Topas Pos./Ref. Quantity Part no./description 530060190/95 Top plate without hole 530061180 Stainless steel top plate without hole 5307001 Soapstone top plate without hole 530060290/95 Top plate with hole...
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ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Spare part drawing - Opus Pos./Ref. Quantity Part no./description 530060190/95 Top plate without hole 530061180 Stainless steel top plate without hole 5307001 Soapstone top plate without hole 560060290/95 Top plate with hole...
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