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1. OF FIRE USER MANUAL RAIS GEO Aue JO qisuods i pjay JOUUeD M ENGLISH RAIS manual for GEO RAIS GEO Dato March 2008 Modified 1 INTRODUGTION unu an a amana a am a am m s ana eat 4 WARRANT Y 4 SPECIEICATIONS RAIS GEO 161 12 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION L u Q ited aed uae 6 CHIMNEY Jaa ayna a a su iat 7 INSTAEEAT ION tained eae E hata ena ate 9 INSTALLATION ORSOARSTONE nuan kn span renee R a 10 18 INSTALLATION DISTANCE IN CASE OF COMBUSTIBLE 22 0 19 GENERAL INSTALLATION uma 19 RIGHTAANGEE SEG URE BASE 19 CORNER INSTALLATION uuu n a eR 20 INSTALLATION DISTANCE IN CASE OF NON COMBUSTIBLE WALL 21 FOR THE INSTAEPEER wns 22 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 24 Shen ies ad ties 24 25 DRYING AND STORAGE a ag 25 REGULATION OF COMBUSTION AIR duets 26 USIN2. The stove gets very hot when in use always wear protective gloves when tending the stove If the stove has not been used for a while follow the steps as if you were using it for the first time IMPORTANT Warning Note Properly installed operated and maintained this appliance will not emit fumes into the dwelling Occasional fumes from de ashing and re fuelling may occur However persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and must not be tolerated If fume emission does persist the following immediate actions should be taken a Open doors and windows to ventilate room b Let the fire out or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the appliance c Check for flue or chimney blockage and clean if required d Do not attempt to relight the fire until the cause of the fume emission has been identi fied and corrected If necessary seek expert advice 28 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 If there is a storm in the stove coming from the chimney it is advisable to place a screwed up piece of newspaper between the upper baffle plate and the chimney set the paper on fire and wait until you hear a rumbling noise in the chimney This means tha
3. on the back of the stove at the bottom Warranty Your RAIS wood burning stove comes with a 5 year warranty The warranty however does not cover heat insulating materials glass and seals Any alterations made to the stove will void the warranty RAIS A S Industrivej 20 Vangen 9900 Frederikshavn Distributor Date 4 RAIS manual for GEO ENGLISH Specifications sunou aq p nous Buij j nj uonesado Ind no unjesadWwa seb lt 045 046 5 6 SEB lt 047 64 1uBI AA cl 1 22504 aye dn Gz xoidde Jo poom uo panquisiq 9 9 Buill n uaym poom Jo 00S 887 88Z2 005 882 882 1YHIay ydap yIpIM s Jaquuey gt uonsnquuoD 0921 067 067 0191 06 06 591015 001 22 001 zw 8 6 8 6 Nopindino S S MA Ind no eUILWON 971 OAD SIVY 91 039 SIVY 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
4. the provisions of the current UK Building Regulations Approved Document J If the stove is to be installed on a wooden floor it must be covered with a noncombustible material at least 12mm thick in accordance with UK Building Regulations Approved Docu ment J to a distance of 300 mm in front of the stove and 150 mm to each side measuring from the door of the combustion chamber The clearance distances to combustible material beneath surrounding or upon the hearth and walls adjacent to the hearth should comply with the guidance on the separation of com bustible material given in UK Building Regulations Approved Document J and also in these stove instructions Normal set up right angle secure base A Distance to furniture 950 mm Distance to flammable materials in front floor 300 to the side floor 150 to the rear floor 300 to the side of the wall to the side of the wall door side 300 m ENGLISH RAIS manual for GEO Corner set up 45 A Distance to furniture 900 mm Distance to flammable materials B in front floor 300 mm to the side floor 150 mm D to the rear wall 100 mm to the side of the wall 650 mm F to the side of the wall door side 250 mm 20 ENGLISH RAIS manual for GEO Installation distance in case of non combustible wall We recommend a minimum distance to non combustible mat
5. A S Industrivej 20 9900 Frederikshavn Danmark 06 EN 13240 2001 A2 2004 EC nr 806 Anordning til intervalfyring GEO Afstand til br ndbart bagv g 300mm Afstand til br ndbart sidev g 300mm Afstand til br ndbart drejefod 0 mm CO emission 0 13 Reggas temperatur 274 Nominel effekt 5kW Virkningsgrad 79 Br ndsel Brug kun anbefalede br ndsler tre Folg instrukserne i brugermanualen Anordningen er egnet til intervalfyring SINTEF Manufacturer s Plate for CINTEE Produktdokumentation 110 0217 G EO 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 1 1 8067002 Sidestone 1 1 8067001 Sidestone 1 1 8067006 Sidestone 1 1 8067011 Sidestone 2 2 8067012 Sidestone 2 2 8067021 Sidestone 1 1 8067022 Sidestone 2 2 8067031 Sidestone 1 8067032 Sidestone 2 8067036 Sidestone 1 8067041 Soapstone inside heat accumulated stone 24 8 8060113 Mountings 4 2 A 25x80 8060114 Mountings 2 2 B 25x45x80 8060115 Mountings 2 2 C 25x53 8060116 Mountings 6 4 D 25x80 Necessary tools Level Socket wrench no 17 Hexagonal wrench no 4 Cutting nippers Plastic hammer ENGLISH RAIS manual for GEO 1 Place the stove where you want to install it it cannot be moved afte
6. BS 5854 1980 may be used as the basis for deciding whether a particular chimney design will provide sufficient draught The outlet from the chimney should be above the roof of the building in accordance with the provisions of Building Regulations Approved Document J If installation is into an existing chimney then it must be sound and have no cracks or other faults which might allow fumes into the house Older properties especially may have chim ney faults or the cross section may be too large i e more than 230 mm x 230 mm Remedial action should be taken if required seeking expert advice if necessary If it is found necessary to line the chimney then a flue liner suitable for solid fuel must be used in accordance with Building Regulations Approved Document J Any existing chimney must be clear of obstruction and have been swept clean immediately before installation of the stove If the stove is fitted in place of an open fire then the chimney should be swept one month after installation to clear any soot falls which may have occurred due to the difference in combustion between the stove and the open fire If there is no existing chimney then either a prefabricated block chimney in accordance with Building Regulations Approved Document J or a twin walled insulated stainless steel flue to BS 4543 can be used These chimneys must be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and Building Regulations A single wall metal fluepip
7. G THE WOOD BURNING STOVE a asas 27 ADJUSTMENT OF AIRDAMPER auqa a a 27 CONTROL saya a a E EDER eared 27 5 Sum aa smua m spa name 28 LIGHTING AND FUELLING an 29 30 CLEANING AN D CARE a n ED nu ee 31 CLEANING OFTHE FEUEWAYS 32 INTERRUPTION OF OPERATION 2 ba pass 33 ACCESSORIES ANDSSPARE PARTS sr a u aun 34 SPARE PARTS DIAGRAMS GEO TO vaste ch hohe dish Aa aaa a Re aden 34 35 SPARE PARTS DIAGRAMS 126 ed ee eee 11 36 37 ENGLISH RAIS manual for GEO Introduction Thank you for purchasing a RAIS wood burning stove In the UK the stove has been approved by 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 In the case of warranty coverage and for general queries regarding your wood burning stove it is important that you know the stove s production number We therefore recommend that you note down the number in the table below The pro duction number is located
8. be worn when handling fire cement In case of contact with the skin wash immediately with plenty of water Asbestos This stove contains no asbestos If there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the course of installation then please seek specialist guidance and use appropriate protective equipment Metal Parts When installing or servicing this stove care should be taken to avoid the possibility of personal injury Important Warning Preparatory Work and Safety Checks This stove must not be installed into a chimney that serves any other heating appliance There must not be an extractor fan fitted in the same room as the stove as this can cause the stove to emit fumes into the room e If this appliance is installed into an existing chimney the chimney must first be swept and examined for soundness and suitability before the appliance is installed see also section headed Chimney 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 NOTE A chimney height of not less than 4 5 metres measured vertically from the outlet of the stove to the top of the chimney should be satisfactory Alternatively the calculation procedure given in
9. ch have a residual moisture of 15 17 Wood Kg dry wood pr m compared to beech oak Hornbeam 640 110 Beech and oak 580 100 Ash 570 98 Maple 540 93 Birch 510 88 Mountain pine 480 83 Fir 390 67 Poplar 380 65 1 kg of wood yields the same heat energy irrespective of wood type 1 kg beech merely takes up less space than 1 kg of fir Drying and storage Drying wood takes time proper air drying takes approx 2 years Here are some tips Store the wood sawn split and stacked in an airy sunny place which is protected against rain the south side of the house is particularly suitable Store the firewood stacks at a hand s breadth apart as this ensures that the air flowing through takes the moisture with it Avoid covering the firewood stacks with plastic as this prevents the moisture from escaping It is a good idea to bring the firewood into the house 2 3 days before you need it 25 ENGLISH 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 This air which is cold is only used in the lighting stage Secondary air Is the air which is added in the gas combustion zone i e air which contrib utes to the combustion of the pyrolysis gasses preheated air which
10. e resulting in a slow optimal burning Position 3 Push the handle to the left until stop The air damper is completely open and gives full primary and secondary air The position is for the lighting stage and is not used under normal operation Control If the ash is white and the walls in the combustion chamber soot free after the stove has been used the air regulation was set correctly and the wood was sufficiently dry 27 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 Be aware that a strange but harmless odour and smoke concoction may emanate from the surface of the stove the first time you fire up This is because the paint and materials need to harden The odour disappears quickly but you should check the ventilation and draught if possible See also the IMPORTANT warning notice below about persistent fumes During this process you must be careful not to touch the painted surfaces and it is recom mended that you regularly open and close the door to prevent the door seal from sticking The stove may also produce clicking noises during heating and cooling caused by the large temperature differences which the material is subjected to Never use any type of liquid fuel for kindling or maintaining the fire You could be at risk of explosion
11. e is suitable for connecting the stove to the chimney but is not suitable for using for the complete chimney The chimney and connecting fluepipe must have a minimum diameter of 150 mm and its dimension should be not less than the size of the outlet socket of the stove which is 150 mm in diameter Any bend in the chimney or con necting fluepipe should not exceed 45 90 bends should not be used Combustible material should not be located where the heat dissipating through the walls of fireplaces or flues could ignite it Therefore when installing the stove in the presence of combustible materials due account must be taken of the guidance on the separation of combustible material given in Building Regulations Approved Document J and also in these stove instructions 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 Adequate provision e g easily accessible soot door or doors must be provided for sweeping the chimney and connecting fluepipe You should also familiarise yourself with the draught conditions for chimneys with 2 flues The flue outlet spigot is 150 mm in diameter For strong draugh
12. erial of 50 mm F for clean ing considerations It should always be possible to access the accessdoor Glas Glass 21 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 Ensure that the appliance and chimney flue are functioning correctly before finally handing over to the user If necessary read the later parts of this manual for guidance on care required when first lighting Inform the user that the appliance has been commissioned and ready to use and give in struction on the safe operation of the stove These Instructions must be left with the user and the user should be instructed to keep them in a safe place 22 ENGLISH RAIS manual for GEO 23 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 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 it
13. g agent from a paint store If there are stains which the dilut ing agent cannot handle it is possible to abrade the stone sliohtly Cleaning the combustion chamber Scrape shovel the ash out and store it in a non flammable container until it has cooled down You can dispose of ash with your normal household waste REMEMBER Never remove all the ashes from the combustion chamber the wood will burn at its best with a layer of ashes of approx 20 mm Prior to a new heating season it should be checked that the chimney and smoke gas con nector are not blocked 31 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 The baffle is pulled towards the front and is tipped down towards the firebox Not that the skamol the sides are now loose The smoke connector is placed above the baffle The picture to the left is taken from the bottom of the firebox looking up The smoke connector is lifted free from the anchor bolts and lowered at a downward angle towards the firebox Now there is a clear view of the smoke exit Remove dirt and dust and put the parts back in reverse order ENGLISH RAIS manual for GEO I
14. is used for the cleaner glass system and combustion This air is sucked through the damper under the combus tion chamber and is pre heated through the side channels and then emitted as hot scav enging air onto the glass The hot air rinses the glass and keeps it soot free The tertiary channel which can be seen at the the top of the combustion chamber to wards the back serves to combust the final gas residues By setting the interval between position 1 and 2 the energy content in the firewood is used optimally as there is oxygen for combustion and for the burning of the pyrolysis gasses When the flames are a clear yellow the damper has been set correctly Finding the correct position comes with time after you have used the stove for a while It is not recommended that you turn it down completely A mistake commonly made is shutting the damper too early because it feels too hot This results in dark smoke ema nating from the chimney and in the calorific value of the firewood not being used to its fullest 26 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 This position gives full secondary air During normal stoking the lever is set between posi tion 1 and 2 When the flames are clear and yellow the damper is set correctly i
15. nterruption of operation Smoke spillage around door Could be due to too low draught in the chimney lt 12Pa Check whether the flue or chimney is blocked check whether the extraction hood is switched on if it is switch it off and open a win dow door in the proximity of the stove for a short while Soot on glass Could be because the firewood is too wet make sure that the stove is heated properly when firing up prior to closing the door Could be because the damper regulation is too low A stove burning too strong could be caused by leak around the door seal chimney draught too large gt 22 Pa draught control regulator should be installed A stove burning too weakly could be caused by too little firewood too little air supply for room ventilation unclean smoke channels 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 The firewood should not be smoldering Therefore you should never completely cut off the air supply WARNING In case of chimney fire shut off all air supply on the wood burning stove contact the fire department never attempt to put out fire with water afterwards you should ask your chimney sweeper to check the stove and chimney 33 ENGLISH RAIS manual fo
16. 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 Please note that it is a legal requirement under England and Wales Building Regulations that the installation of the stove is either carried out under Local Authority Building Control approval or is installed by a Competent Person registered with a Government approved Competent Persons Scheme HETAS Ltd operate such a Scheme and a listing of their Registered Competent Persons can be found on their website at www hetas co uk It should be noted that the current Building Regulations requirements are given in Approved Document J These requirements may also be met by adopting the relevant recommenda tions given in British Standards BS 8303 BS 6461 and BS 7566 WARNING Health and Safety Advice Notice The installation of this heating appliance is governed by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Itis the responsibility of the installer to ensure that all requirements of this Act are met during the installation works Attention is drawn in particular to the following Handling The appliance is a heavy item and adequate facilities must be available for loading unloading and site handling Fire Cement Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not be allowed to come into contact with the skin Protective gloves should
17. pieces 2 pieces Step 1 6 pieces ENGLISH RAIS manual for GEO Step 2 Step 3 gt gt 099 2 2 2 RAIS manual for GEO ENGLISH Step 4 1032 7033 Step 5 ENGLISH RAIS manual for GEO RAIS GEO 126 Mountings packed with the soapstone K B UC 2 pieces 2 pieces 2 pieces Step 1 4 pieces ENGLISH Step 2 Step 3 RAIS manual for GEO RAIS manual for GEO ENGLISH Step 4 1041 18 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 The hearth should be able to accommodate the weight of the stove The chimney must be independently supported by wall brackets or a ceiling support plate The weight of the stove is indicated in the brochure The stove should always be installed on a non combustible hearth of a size and construction that is in accordance with
18. r 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 Spare parts diagram RAIS GEO 161 Pos Number Item no description 1 1 1 806060295 Top plate 2 1 806010195 Steel side panel right 806010495 Steel side panel left 3 1 8061095 Door 8061095H Door right hinged 4 1 806010595 Fixed window 5 1 7060905sv Handle for air control 6 1 7061301 Smoke connector 7 1 8062200 Set of skamol stones 8 1 8065500 Seal set 10 11 12 Look at assembly drawing 34 ENGLISH RAIS manual for GEO Spare parts diagram RAIS GEO 126 Pos Number 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 10 11 12 36 Item no description 806060295 Top plate 806010195 Steel side panel right 806010495 Steel side panel left 8061095 Door 8061095H Door right hinged 806010595 Fixed window 7060905sv Handle for air control 7061301 Smoke connector 8062200 Set of skamol stones 8065500 Seal set Look at assembly drawing RAIS manual for GEO ENGLISH ENGLISH RAIS manual for GEO 38 ENGLISH RAIS manual for GEO 39 RAIS ART 22 OF FIRE RAIS A S Industrivej 20 DK 9900 Frederikshavn Danmark www rais dk THE ORIGINAL
19. r 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 tee with or without cleaning door b For top exit Remove the marked opening with a plastic or rubber hammer Installation up at the ceiling When using this type of installation the easiest approach is to use the RAIS sliding flue system and a 570 mm adapter The steel top plate should be pushed on the flue 2 Adjust the legs so they are level Loosen the counter screw Adjust the leg Tighten the counter screw 3 Place the soapstone as shown on the diagram and screw them together with the enclosed mountings Depending on the choise of flue exit you are left with either one piece of soapstone no 7023 or 7033 7036 4 Insert the firebox a Ensure that the firebox is centred within the stove it must not touch the soapstone b If you are using the rear exit ensure that the exit holes are aligned If you are using the top exit this alignment issue is irrelevant 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 ENGLISH RAIS manual for GEO RAIS GEO 161 Mountings packed with the soapstone 4 pieces 2
20. s max length should be the length of the combustion chamber minus 50 60 mm Stoking with wet firewood causes both soot environmental pollution and bad fuel economy Freshly cut wood contains approx 50 70 water and is thoroughly unsuitable for stoking Count min 1 year of storage time for newly cut wood before using Wood with a diameter of more than 100 mm should be split Regardless of wood size it should always have at least one surface area free of bark We do not recommend stoking with painted laminated or impregnated wood wood with a synthetic surface painted refuse wood chipboard plywood domestic waste paper bri quettes and pit coal as this will produce malodorous smoke which could be poisonous When firing with the above mentioned items and amounts larger than those recommend ed the stove is subjected to a larger amount of heat which results in a higher chimney temperature and lower efficiency This can result in the stove and chimney becoming dam aged and would void the warranty The calorific value of the firewood is closely connected to the moisture level of the firewood Moist firewood has a low heat value The more water the wood contains the more energy it takes for this water to vaporise resulting in this energy being lost ONLY USE RECOMMENDED FUELS 24 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 whi
21. t there definitely is a draught in the chimney and you avoid smoke in the room Light the fire and shut the door leaving the door ajar approx 10 15 mm 29 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 Leave the door ajar until the fire has caught on properly close the door Damper see adjustment of air damper After approx 5 min or when the flames are clear and stable close the damper gradually It is recommendable to have a layer of ash of approx 20 mm as it has an insulating effect Note During operation the door should always remain shut 30 ENGLISH RAIS manual for GEO Cleaning and care The wood burning stove and the chimney must be serviced by a chimney sweep at least once a year preferably twice During cleaning and care the stove must be cold If the glass is sooty Moisten a piece of paper or newspaper dip it in the ash and rub the sooty glass with it 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 Cleaning soapstone Normal cleaning is done with a tightly wrung cloth If necessary the soapstone can be cleaned with a normal dilutin
22. ts the chimney or flue should be fitted with a draught stabiliser In which case it is important to ensure that there is a free flow through area of minimum 20 cm when the regulating gate is shut Otherwise the fuel energy may not be used optimally If at any time you are unsure about the condition of the chimney you should contact a chimney sweep Remember that access to the access door should be kept clear ENGLISH RAIS manual for GEO Installation It is prohibited to carry out unauthorised alterations to the stove There must be plenty of fresh air in the room where the stove is being installed in order to ensure proper combustion Note that any mechanical exhaust ventilation e g an extraction hood may reduce the air supply Any air grates must be placed in such a manner that the air supply is not blocked Building Regulations Approved document J gives specific guidance on the required permanent ventilation into the room for combustion air of solid fuel appliances The floor structure must be able to carry the weight of the wood burning stove as well as the weight of a chimney if necessary 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 should be set up at a safe distance from inflammable materials See the manufacturer s plate on the wood burning stove Producent RAIS
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