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1. e Keep the woodpile in a dry sunny place protected from the rain Don t cover the pile with plastic because that will prevent the wood from drying out properly e Stack the wood with enough space between the rows to ensure good air circulation Fuel Caution Do not burn trash plastics and other trash emit harmful gases driftwood treated wood artificial logs or non seasoned wood Never use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid naphtha engine oil or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this heater Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use 10 Your complimentary use period has ended Complete en EU Features Although your RAIS stove requires little day to day upkeep it is important to maintain it for your safety and enjoyment IMPORTANT YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR CHIMNEY AND STOVE CHECKED ONCE EVERY 2 MONTHS DURING THE HEATING SEASON OR AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR BY A PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SWEEP AND CLEANED AS NEEDED Creosote Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire As a result creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire The chimney connector and chimney should be2. The chimney must extend through the roof at least 36 1m and 26 6m above any structure within 106 3m The condition of the chimney and height is very important We suggest a total minimum height of 106 3m Note the chimney connector pipe should not pass through an attic or roof space closet or similar concealed space or a floor or ceiling Do not connect this stove to a chimney flue or air distribution duct or any system serving another appliance Required Installation Components A Chimney Cap B Insulated Chimney Storm Collar Roof Flashing Ceiling Support Box or Joist Shield Firestop Spacer Chimney Connector Pipe For venting vertically into a Class A chimney single wall pipe at least 24 gauge may be used in the room where the stove is installed Refer to the manufacturer6 instructions for the connection to the listed chimney The chimney stove pipe must not be smaller than 60 15cm in diameter For venting directly into a masonry chimney or through a thimble the top of the single wall pipe must be at least 180 46cm below a combustible ceiling and conform to NFPA 21 1 guidelines and methods See diagram below Chimney Connector Pipe Flue 186 46cm below ceiling Insulated Chimney Your complimentary use period has ended Complete eo i e infigurations consult the local building codes and MRSE d Features 9 d If the stovepipe is fitted with a baffle it must be manually operated visib
3. be bright and lasting flames embers Don t let the wood smolder Do not close the air inlets completely during normal usage Your complimentary use period has ended Thank you for using O m p ete PDF Complete operation so keep children clothing and skin burns EN d Features Firewood Specifications Only burn wood that has been seasoned for at least one full year 2 years is best If the wood has not been seasoned or dried much of the energy of the fire will go into evaporating the water Furthermore condensation or creosote might occur in the stove and pipe if you burn moist wood The log size should be about 2 5cm less than the width of the firebox Burning value of wood Air dried wood has less moisture 15 20 than freshly cut timber 40 and typically yields 20 more available heat Wet wood burns at a lower temperature and causes incomplete combustion soot and creosote formation which in extreme cases can lead to a chimney fire All types of wood heat up equally per pound kilogram however the density of wood is not the same as shown in the following table Type of wood Dry Wood Lbs ft Kg m3 Compare to beech Beech and Oak 36 2 580 100 Ash 35 6 570 98 Maple 33 7 540 93 Birch 31 8 510 88 Mountain pine 30 0 480 83 Fir 24 3 390 67 Poplar 23 380 65 A Few Reminders e Store your wood cut and split split logs dry faster
4. control handle on the right side just below the door When the handle is pulled out all the way to Position 1 the primary air and secondary air are both fully open When the handle is pushed in a notch to Position 2 the stove gets only the full secondary air and if the handle is pushed in further to Position O the air supply is reduced At Position 0 the stove will shut down Your complimentary use period has ended Complete 727k you for using ind the door controls the shaker grate It simplifies the the ashes through the grate into the ash pan Refer to Removing the Ashes in the CARE AND MAINTENANCE Section of the Manual for detailed directions Firewood used should be seasoned split wood with an adequate low degree of moisture 15 22 and ideally about 12 140 30 36cm in length In order to get dry wooda 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 Take caution to keep stored wood at a safe distance from the stove when loading or removing ashes Only use the wood fuel as described in the FIREWOOD Section of this manual Building the Fire To start the fire lay a few pieces of kindling or dry twigs and paper at the back of the firebox enough for a small fire Build the wood directly on the stove hearth and do not use a grate or elevate the fire wee Features Pull the air control handle out
5. inspected once every two months during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire Surfaces The outer surfaces can be wiped with a dry soft rag and if needed a small amount of mild detergent but try not to scrub Minor scratches and other surface damage can easily be touched up with the RAIS paint supplied with each stove Remove any dirt tar and rust and make sure repairs are made only when the stove is cool room temperature Soapstone stains can be cleaned with alcohol or it can be lightly sanded Glass Doors The glass can be easily cleaned by wiping with a damp rag dipped in some of the ashes A good commercial glass cleaner can also be used If the glass should break carefully lift off the door Remove the 9 screws from the back and remove the inner frame assembly Then remove all the loose pieces of glass and replace only with a 4mm ceramic new glass panel and gasket available from an authorized RAIS dealer Assemble the inner frame tighten screws evenly star formation and put the door back on 11 Your complimentary use period has ended Complete eo END d Features stible pail or tray Remember to leave some of the ashes in the firebox about a 205cm layer for better insulation DISPOSAL OF ASHES ASHES SHOULD BE PLACED IN A METAL CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID THE CLOSED CO
6. IS STOVE FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH SAVE IT AND KEEP IT HANDY FOR EASY REFERRAL Safety and Environmental Testing The RAIS Gabo Series stoves have been tested by OMNI Test Laboratories Inc of Beaverton Oregon and are listed to UL 1482 and ULC S627 They are also EPA certified and meet the more stringent WA State Environmental standards 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 stove is equipped with a cool handle a specialty from RAIS which enables you to operate it without the use of a glove however always use caution when touching areas where HOT surfaces are located Included with the RAIS stove in the firebox are Flue collar with 3 bolts nuts to connect to stove pipe An oven mitt A box of RAIS starter matches A can of touch up paint Remove from the stove Installation Precautions and Specifications IF THIS STOVE IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY A HOME FIRE MAY RESULT TO REDUCE THE RISK PLEASE CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR INSTALLATION NOT FOR USE IN A MOBILE HOME Consult your local Building Inspector or Fire Marshall before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit Also inquire about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area If utiliz
7. NTAINER OF ASHES SHOULD BE PLACED ON A NONCOMBUSTIBLE FLOOR OR ON THE GROUND WELL AWAY FROM ALL COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS PENDING FINAL DISPOSAL IF THE ASHES ARE DISPOSED OF BY BURIAL IN SOIL OR OTHERWISE LOCALLY DISPERSED THEY SHOULD BE RETAINED IN THE CLOSED CONTAINER UNTIL ALL CINDERS HAVE THOROUGHLY COOLED Cleaning the Smoke Box Baffle System Hemove the baffle plate as described in the Assembly section Brush the smoke box and vacuum if necessary Then put the baffle plate back in reverse order Make sure it is correctly in place and the top opening is fully closed Firebox Lining The firebox bottom lining is made out of firebrick and the side lining is made out of vermiculite slab insulation skamol which protects the outer steel plates from overheating With time small cracks might appear and this is normal If it breaks however it must be replaced Vermiculite is a porous high insulating material and must therefore be handled with care Gaskets It is recommended to replace the door gaskets about every 2 years When replacing the door gasket make sure the door glass is not pressed too hard against the gasket The gasket around the ash drawer can also be replaced as needed Gaskets can be obtained from an authorized RAIS dealer Trouble shooting Problem Possible Cause Solution omoke coming out of There may not be enough draft in the chimney lt 0 060WC the door 16 Pascals Check for an obstruction soot on t
8. ard Tested EPA emission particulate rate 1 2 13 grams hour A Distance to combustible US 11G28cm side wall Canada 13d33cm Distance to combustible US 6d15cm back wall Canada 8q20cm Description RAIS Gabo RAIS Vola RAIS Pina C Corner distance to side walls 44 10cm 38cm 4q10cm Connector pipe to US 180 46cm 18 50 47cm 19d48cm side wall Canada 20d51cm 20 5452cm 21d53cm E Connector pipe to US 11d428cm 9 5d24cm 11428cm back wall Canada 13q33cm 11 5d29cm 13d33cm F Corner pipe to side walls 120 30cm G Distance to furniture 360 91cm H Front floor protection US 160 41cm from door opening Canada 180 46cm E Side floor protection 80 20cm from door opening a Ceiling to top of stove 360 91cm Ceiling to connector pipe 180 46cm Note A heat shield or protective wall may be used to reduce clearances if it meets the NFPA requirements Contact your local Building Inspector for proper guidelines Assembly Instructions The RAIS Gabo RAIS Pina and the RAIS Vola stoves come assembled To add the Soapstone top plate on the RAIS Gabo remove the steel top plate and replace with the Soapstone top plate and the 2 bushings that are supplied You may also just place the Soapstone top plate directly on top of the steel plate CAUTION Soapstone is fragile so please handle with care Mount the special RAIS collar using the included ha
9. he glass Take care that the stove is warmed up sufficiently before closing the door The stove is burning Check the door gaskets first and replace if needed The too quickly chimney could also be too high and thus create too much draft gt 0 090WC gt 22 Pascals A damper may be needed 12 Your compiti a use period has ended Thank you for using PDF Complete due to too little air getting to the stove Check that unning exhaust fans kitchen bath the chimney is not blocked or there is a leak between the chimney the stovepipe and the stove If the problem continues or other conditions we recommend that you contact your chimney sweep or your dealer If you should experience a chimney fire quickly close all doors dampers vents and call you local fire department 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 firebrick and vermiculite stone liners are not covered ENJOY YOUR NEW RAIS 13
10. ing an existing chimney it is suggested that you have a professional mason or stove installer do a complete check up of your chimney liner and flue In order for the stove to work and draw properly sufficient air is important Be especially aware of any mechanical fans e g kitchen or bathroom that may affect the proper draw addition gee d Features sure that the floor and sub flooring is designed to carry the extra weight of the stove The floor protector or plate must be made of a non combustible material The floor plate must cover under the stove and extend 166 41cm 180 45cm in Canada in front of the stove door 80 20cm beyond the sides of the fuel loading door and under the pipe and 20 5cm beyond each side for back venting In Canada the 86 20cm floor protection is required beyond the sides of the stove and in the back of the stove Odin the back for the US When installing the stove the heat distribution to other rooms should be taken into consideration The RAIS Gabo Series stoves have a heating capacity of approximately 860 ft 80m based on a standard ceiling height Your complimentary use period has ended Thank you for using O m p ete PDF Complete 60 15cm diameter B HT 60 15cm diameter Opi nerma oumu 3UO BTU 4 5 kW range is 12 26 7 kBTU 3 5 7 8 kW Minimum stove draft pressure at above output i 0 0560WC 14 Pascals Efficiency 1 7496 based on DS stand
11. ly placed for ease of use and must not close completely Consult your chimney expert if you have any questions Important Make sure that there is easy access to the chimney cleanout door Operating instructions First Fire Your new RAIS should be broken in gently for top performance and to prevent paint damage cracks in the firebrick and excessive wear and tear Start with a small fire never overload the firebox to allow the materials to get accustomed to the higher temperatures and then gradually increase the intensity Use up to a maximum of 2 logs For the first few fires you may detect a strange smell that comes from heat treating the paint and materials This is normal and will soon disappear Just insure there is plenty of fresh air in the room Furthermore during the initial heating up and cooling down some click sounds may occur from the metals being exposed to the large differences in temperature This is normal For wood to burn correctly the right amount of air has to be supplied at the right time and places Primary air is defined as combustion air for burning the mass of wood and stimulates production of volatile gases Secondary air is used to burn off the gases at high temperatures above 1 000 F 540 C and to keep the glass free of soot Basically the primary air is used to start the fire and the secondary air is used to maintain the fire The RAIS Gabo Series stoves are equipped with an air
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13. rdware When installing the first piece of pipe at the stove place the pipe over the collar which is designed so any moisture or creosote will drip back into the stove and burn away If using a crimped pipe cut that section off at the bottom and place it over the collar Install the remaining stovepipe segments with the crimped end down whenever possible Your complime use period has enc Thank you for P erly assemble and install the baffle plates for the RAIS Gabo RAIS Pina and the RAIS Vola stoves 1 Note these 2 Carefully press 3 Note the slots notches bracket on to the for safety lock baffle 4 Place the baffle plate 5 Turn and align 6 Slide the into the stove as the front part of baffle plate on shown above The the baffle plate top of the rLo safety lock section upward and brackets on should be on top and forward each side of face out toward front the fire box of the stove 7 Next slide the baffle 8 Now the baffle 9 And the baffle plate back so the plate has been plate is now metal tabs fit in placed in the properly between the correct placed stainless steel bar position and back fire brick rvermiculitea Your complimentary use period has ended Thank you for using O m p ete PDF Complete EU Features 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
14. to Position 1 Light the fire and during start up you can leave the door slightly cracked with supervision until the kindling is burning well Add 1 or 2 split logs on the kindling fire and allow enough time for them to catch on fire about 2 5 minutes Now close the door completely and push the air control handle to Position 2 Further adjustments to the air control may be made later on if necessary Never reduce the air intake to Position 0 while logs are still burning This will cause incomplete combustion creosote risk of explosion and soot on the glass Once the door is closed and burning correctly the stove does not require supervision The RAIS Gabo Series was developed to an optimal thermal output of 15 300 BTU hr 4 5 KW with a water content of 18 which corresponds to about 472 Ibs wood hour If the fire is fed more than recommended there is a danger that the stove will be overloaded and might discolor Over firing is unnecessary and will void the warranty Check for a Proper Burn For a proper burn the inside of the firebox and the glass panel should be free of soot and the ashes in the bottom should be light gray not black To allow more air in to the heating chamber pull out the air control handle For normal operation the air control handle should be set at Position 2 However if the wood is burning too quickly you can adjust push in the air control handle To ensure a proper and safe combustion there should
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