Aarrow Fires EcoBurn AFS1221 User's Manual
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1. M easured from rear of canopy to the tip of the handle The model and Serial Number of your stove can be found stamped into the casing centrally just below the bottom edge of the fire door aperture Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Note All installations must conform to the appropriate building regulations The Building Regulations for England and Wales 2000 ref Approved Document J 2002 edition issued by the DTLR The Building Standards Scotland Consolidation R egulations Detailed recommendations for installation of appliances chimneys and flues are outlined in the current issue of the following British Standards B 56461 BS8303 and BS4543 Any Manufacturer s Instructions must not be taken as overriding statutory requirements During installation ensure that adequate precautions are taken to avoid unnecessary risk to yourself or any householder In particular the danger from the caustic nature of the fire cement should be avoided by using these accepted methods Wear gloves when handling fire cement Wear goggles when chiselling or looking up chimneys M ake sure that Building Regulations are adhered to during installation along with any local by laws In the case of heating systems make sure that the pipe work is correctly bonded to ensure electrical earthing HANDLING By the time you read this you will appreciate the weight of the appliance The Safety and han2. R eplace the front fuel retainer bars Note Neither the rear firebox liners nor the side firebox liners are handed both faces are suitable for direct contact with the fire Note Cracking of lining panels does not effect efficiency Fig 9 Overall View Of Liners amp Throat Plate 16 Fig 12 Liners amp throat plate correctly fitted Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves OPTIONAL ADD IN BOILERS Aarrow Ecoburn Wood and M ultifuel stoves offer the option of a slab boiler which occupies the posi tion of the rear firebox liner panels Fitting R emove the fuel retainering bars rear firebox liner panels and throat plate K nock out the blanking discs in the back plate corresponding to the terminals on the boiler ntroduce the boiler to the appliance through the main fire door and locate the terminal pipes through the back plate holes and seal around boiler terminals with fire cement Engage locking nuts to the thread of the terminals and tighten to secure the boiler in position ready for connection to flow and return pipes R eplace throat plate and the fuel retainering bars Note On boilers the terminal which 15 approximately flush with the edge of the boiler and marked TOP must be fitted uppermost to prevent Kettling WATER CONNECTIONS H eating systems The size of the heating system which can be run will depend on the output rating of the appliance It will be necessary
3. EN IEEE p MES DOOR CATCH NICKEL PLATED HANDLE EN E Ei _ Assembled by Checked ASH amp COVER ADJUSTING FEET X 2 OPERATING TOOL CONVECTOR KIT FIXINGS X 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STOVE MITTEN Date of N and address of supplier Arada Ltd The Fireworks Bridport Dorset DT6 3BE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1308 427234 Fax 44 0 1308 423441 www arada uk com BK043
4. 119 nop 1240 1240 11 Operating Tool AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS 008 008 008 008 008 008 008 008 12 Replacement Glass amp Gasket AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS 1214 1214 1215 1215 1216 1216 1216 1216 13 Glass Clips AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS TE S5 d EE 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 A k 14 Hinge amp s AFS AFS AFS AFS AES AES TAES AFS d 4 047 047 047 047 047 047 047 047 15 Air Wash A ssembly AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS w o 1293 1293 1293 1293 1293 1293 1293 16 Ashpan Cover AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS P 1202 1202 1203 1203 1204 1204 1252 1252 32 Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves SPARE PARTSLIST Part Description amp VisualAid ECB5 5 ECB7 ECB7 ECB9 ECB9 ECB11 ECB 11 not to scale Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel 17 Fire Door Rope Kit Complete With Glue AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS 1021 1021 1021 1021 1021 1021 1021 1021 18 M ain Fire Door Assembly Complete With Handle Glass oes AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS a 1218 1218 1219 1219 1220 1220 1220 1220 a 19 Door Handle A ssembl AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS Pp 1306 1306 1306 1306 1306 1306 1306 1306 20 Replacement Instructions AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS A
5. 6 dia Ly l p 7 8 Recommended Maximum 150mm 6 __ Horizontal flue lt t Soot door Fire redardent a rope packing Minimum 150mm 6 Brick up aperture Fill void REAR FLUE OUTLET Fig 2 A Typical Rear Flue Layout 12 Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Mutifuel Stoves INSTALLATION ADJUSTING THE SELF LEVELLING FEET The Aarrow Ecoburn Wood and Multifuel stoves are equipped with adjustable rear levelling feet these are ideal for use where the hearth surface is not flat or level A djustment is as follows Position the stove on the hearth into its final rest ing place ensuring room for the flue connections etc On the rear leg of the stove loosen the pozi screw and rotate the inner cam shaped levelling foot until this touches the hearth See Fig 4 Re tighten the pozi screw Check the stove is level with a sprit level R epeat for the other rear leg Fig 4 Adjusting the rear feet 14 WOOD STOVE VERSION WOOD TRAY The wood burning tray should come fitted in your stove if not please follow these instructions Fully open the fire door and remove the two round fuel retaining bars L ocate the front of the wood tray this is the end with no tabs protruding from each side opposite to the rear end with the tabs protruding either side See Fig 5 Holding the front e
6. as a HETAS reg istered engineer Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves ANNUAL MAINTENANCE Itis important that your fire is regularly serviced in accordance with these instructions This should be carried out at least annually by a qualified person and should consist of the following Remove the fire lining s and throat plate inspect all gasketing on doors glass etc and re order any items that may need replacing from your A arrow dealer With a wire brush clean inside the appliance paying particular attention to the small inlet holes of the air wash on the inside of the stove above the fire door Ensure the inside face of the fire door is free of debris around the area of the primary air inlet Sweep the chimney and confirm that it is sound Examine all joints in the flue pipe etc and re seal if necessary SUMMER STORAGE NON USAGE Please ensure that your stove is left clean and mov ing components are well lubricated for the summer months during periods of prolonged non use If possible store the throat plate outside of the stove check all movable components at regular intervals to ensure they are moving freely Allow air movement through the stove by opening the airwash and prinmary air inlet s controls to about half way open or leave the door ajar T his will allow a free flow of air through the appliance thus preventing moisture and condensation forming inside the stove and chimney This preventative ma
7. highly efficient and sophisticated piece of machinery and when properly installed and operated it should pro vide a lifetime of heating satisfaction Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves INTRODUCTION Safety is the most important consideration when installing your fire If not properly installed and operated a house fire may result installation must comply with the Building Regulations and conform to all relevant fire safety standards Aarrow Fires produce a variety of appliances ranging from units which are traditional in style to stoves which are modern in appearance all bristling with High Tech features Model types include simple room heaters convectors integral boiler models and inset units Your A arrow Stove is constructed from either sin gleor twin wall steel strengthened where necessary Cast iron is used where appropriate for decorative features All fire doors are fitted with special high temperature ceramic glass panels through which the fire can be viewed M ultifuel stoves are fitted with a cast iron grate to give full multifuel facility and positive de ashing All models except integral boiler models are lined with firebricks or heat reflective panels which ensure complete combustion and provide a good heat store to even out fluctuations in burning An internal throat plate produces turbulence to encourage secondary combustion and directs the flue gas around the whole upper firebox before allowi
8. not use petroleum based solid products such as Calco or Petrocoke To do so will invalidate the appliance guarantee LIGHTING THE FIRE Prior to lighting the fire for the first time check with the installer that nstallation and all building work is complete The chimney is sound and has been swept and is free from obstruction A dequate provision for combustion air has been made i e a permanent vent of at least 550mm per kW of rated output above 5 kW is fitted in the room in which the appliance is installed That Building Regulations and any local by laws have been followed during installation see installation instructions A ll firebox liner panels are in place Throat plate is in place W here add in boilers are fitted ensure that the system is full of water and vented and precautions have been taken to prevent corrosion see installation Instructions That the chimney draw has been checked and is within specification With the chimney warm the draught should be between 1 2mm water gauge 0 1 0 2mbar WARNING An over drawing chimney can cause over firing resulting in damage to the appliance WARNING ADD IN BOILERS Do not light the fire if it is suspected that any part of the water system is frozen 25 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE READ amp UNDERSTOOD THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LIGHTING THE FIRE ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE FIRE GLOVES WHEN REFUELLING YOUR STOVE
9. to work out heat loss calculations for the system proposed in order to establish the kW hr rating An appliance that will meet this figure can then be chosen for boiler outputs please refer to the brochure The constructional requirements of installing and connecting the appliance also need to be taken into account when selecting Design and calculations for individual heating systems should be carried out by a qualified heating engineer In many cases your Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves INSTALLATION supplier will be able to offer advice and assistance Direct Systems Stainless steel boilers either factory fitted or retro fitted as add in boilers enable connection to direct systems to be made without the need to change the cylinder or to fit an expansion tank This applies to domestic water supply only and should not be done when in an area with soft water f radiators are used then an indirect system must be utilised To connect the cylinder use 28mm copper pipes Ensure that the pipes rise continuously to the cylinder Ensure that the runs are not too long i e 20ft maximum each for flow and return Install the cylinder above the level of the fire and as close to it as possible the higher the cylinder the faster the circulation Ensure that no valves are present in the circulating pipes Indirect Systems The Domestic Hot Water Circuit In addition to providing hot water the primary circuit is essenti
10. with clay or concrete liners or a chimney block system meeting Building Regulations These types of chimney should be installed in accordance with the Building Regulations and BS 6461 Part 1 Factory made insulated chimney complying with BS 4543 Part 2 often called Class 1 prefabricated metal chimney These types of chimney should be installed in accordance with the Building Regulations and BS 7566 Parts 1 to 4 Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves Due to the gradual introduction of European Chimney Standards chimneys will be specified according to their performance designation as defined in BS EN 1443 that covers the General Requirements for chimneys The minimum performance designation required for use with solid fuel burning stoves is T450 N2 S D3 The flue and chimney installation must be carefully checked by a competent person before fitting the stove to ensure it is suitable and will work safely If the chimney is old i e built of brick or stone without a liner or being opened up for reuse additional checks and smoke testing as described in Appendix E of the Approved Document J 2002 Edition should also be carried out to ensure the flue and chimney are in good operating condition Unless the existing flue is in good condition with suitable access for collection and removal of debris If the flue size is more than 225mm 9 inches diameter or 200 x 200mm square a suitable lining of 150mm 6 inches diameter sho
11. 1 0 2mbar The following details must be checked and completed in full by the installer at the time of installation Please answer all questions as fully as possible Aarrow Fires can not be held responsi ble for chimney or installation HOT WATER SYSTEMS Is the boiler cross flowed YES NO Are the pipes correctly sized YES NO W hat is the calculated output required to heat the system 15 a heat leak fitted YES NO W hat is the return water temperature Is the pump thermostatically controlled by a pipe stat YES NO W hat is the height and distance of the hot water tank above the stove Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Hearths Fireplaces Flues and chimneys This checklist is to ensure hearths fireplaces flues and chimneys are satisfactory and to show what you have done to comply with the requirements of T he Building Regulations 2000 A pproved Document 2002 2 Identification of hearth fireplace chimney or flue 3 Firing capability solid fuel gas 4 Intended type of appliance State model and output 5 Ventilation provisions for the appliance State type and area of permanently open vents 6 Chimney or flue construction a State the type or make and whether new or existing b internal flue size and equivalent height where calculated natural draught gas appliances only c If clay or concrete flue liners used confirm that they ar
12. AFS AFS AFS Aerosol Paint 101a 101a 101a 101a 101a 101 101 Gothic Tracery ECB5 5 ECB7 ECB7 ECB9 ECB9 ECB9 ECB9 TRACE TRACE TRACE TRACE TRACE TRACE TRACE TRACE G G G G G G G G Lattice Tracery ECB5 ECB5 ECB7 ECB7 ECB9 ECB9 ECB9 ECB TRACE TRACE TRACE TRACE TRACE TRACE TRACE TRACE L L L L L L L L Add In Boiler AIBO AIBO AIB8 AIB8 AIB9 AIB9 AIB 10 AIB 10 Stove Gloves AFS997 AFS997 AFS997 AFS997 AFS997 AFS997 AFS997 AFS997 Ww AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS Floor Fixing Kit 4735 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 1135 Stand ECB5 ECB5 ECB7 ECB7 9 9 NA N A STAND STAND STAND STAND STAND STAND Add On Low AOC AOC AOC AOC AOC AOC AOC AOC Canopy XSL XSL SL SL ML ML LL LL Add On High N A N A AOC AOC AOC AOC AOC AOC Canopy SH SH MH MH LH LH Kooler To Touch AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS Fire Door Handle 1305 1305 1305 1305 1305 1305 5 ECB5 ECB7 ECB7 ECB 9 Convector Kit CONKIT CONKIT CoNKIT N A 30 Note The overall height of the stand is 160mm This increases the combined height of stove and stand by 100mm This will effect the height from the floor to the centre of the rear flue outlet just add 100mm to rear flue outlet see page 8 for technical information See page 17 for instructions on how to fit the add in boilers Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Mult
13. CB 7 ECB 7 ECB 9 Wood Multifuel Wood ECB 9 11 ECB 11 Multifuel Wood Multifuel 8 Rear grate bar support N A N A N A 1 N A 1 9 Comb assembly consisting of comb amp comb extension bar N A N A N A 1 N A 1 10 Fuel retainers 11 Fire door han dle Nickel Plated 12 Stainless steel Ashpan amp Cover m 13 Operating tool e 14 Instruction M anual 15 Stove M itten Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA ECB5 5 7 ECB7 ECB9 ECB9 ECB11 ECB 11 Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel Room M in M ax Room Heater Only 1 5 1 5 1 7 1 7 2 9 2 9 25 11 25 11 Output kW Room Heater with Domestic Hot 8 9 9 1 10 Water with add in boiler type y 9 9 9 M ax Output to Room kW 3 3 4 8 4 8 6 7 6 7 7 6 7 6 M ax Output to Water kW 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 4 3 4 Height mm 522 522 558 558 600 600 605 605 Width mm 397 397 476 476 586 586 672 672 Depth mm 388 388 386 386 396 396 442 442 Height to Centre of Rear Flue 424 424 449 449 485 485 478 5 478 5 of Flue mm I 102 102mm 127mm 127mm 127mm 127mm 152 152mm Flue Diameter 4 4 5 5 5 5 3 6 6 Weight Packed K g 54 57 64 68 74 79 95 106
14. FS AFS AFS ia 1121 1121 1121 1121 1121 1121 1121 1121 21 Comb amp pile AFS AFS AFS AFS Nr MA ans Ds 22 Grate Bar Support AFS AFS AFS AFS NIA 429 V 1230 NA 1 31 N A 1251 23 Stove Mitten AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS Kia 1285 185 1285 1285 1285 1285 1285 1285 Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves 33 GUARANTEE Guarantee Once again we would like to thank you for buying an Aarrow Ecoburn stove When you buy an Aarrow stove you are not only buying a first class appliance you are buying a commitment from us to look after you and your appliance for as long as you want The Ecoburn stoves come with a Lifetime Guarantee against splitting or cracking of the main body The main body being defined as the steel outer casing and items fixed immovably to the casing All other parts are covered by a one year no quibble parts Guarantee This Guarantee shall not apply to any part that has been altered in any way or which in our judgment has been subjected to misuse neglect accident abuse and fair wear and tear Items which would be subject to fair wear or tear firebox liner panels fuel retainers throat plate door rope door glass and gaskets are not covered by the guarantee However should you have any problems with your appliance please contact your Aarrow stockist who will have the knowledge and facilities to help you Claims are not valid where the
15. Operating amp Installation M anual ECOBURN LESS FUEL MORE HEAT CLEANER ENVIRONMENT Wood Multifuel M odel Range Ecoburn 7 Multifuel PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Rev 6 BK043 October 2006 AFS1221 Congratulations on your choice of an arrow Stove More than 20 years experience has been put into the development of our Ecoburn range to ensure ultimate performance and years of trouble free enjoyment Every detail on this stove has been carefully engineered and designed which is why we are so confident in the reliability of our product that we offer a Lifetime Guarantee Should you have any questions about our Ecoburn Stoves that are not covered in this manual please contact the Aarrow dealer in your area or call our Technical support department on 01308 427234 COPYRIGHT 2006 Arada Ltd This booklet has copyright amp may not be copied in whole or part or be used for any purpose other than that for which it is supplied without express written consent from A rada Limited 2 Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Page Fire Door Glass 23 Warning Notice 4 Service Record 24 Safety Notices 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Principle Of The Fire 5 Fuel Types 25 Check List 6 7 Lighting The Fire 25 Technical Data 8 Solid Fuel Burning 26 INSTALLATION General Precautions 9 Burning Weed 26 Handling 9 M ixed Fuels 26 H earth 9 Anthracite 26 Combus
16. SOLID FUEL Version O nly Set the grate to coal position Ensure that the ash pan is in position and the fire doors are closed Set the air wash Secondary air to one quarter open position Set the primary inlet to the fully open position Light in the normal manner with paper and kindling or use a fire lighters f using a gas poker be sure to remove it immediately when the fire is alight W hen the fire is well alight regulate the burning rate by adjusting the setting on the primary air inlet control The air wash can be opened sufficiently to keep the door glass clean BURNING Multifuel BURNING WOOD When burning wood on multifuel version set to grate to wood burning position eif wood burning only version no further settings are required Set the air wash to fully open position Proceed as for solid fuel but note the fire will burn up and become established more quickly Ensure primary air control is in the fully closed position Note some familiarisation may be required due to fuel variation and some adjustment may be necessary MIXED FUELS Multifuel Version Only T he grate can be set to either coal or wood position depending on the main percentage of the fuel to be burnt A s per coal but allow additional secondary air The primary air inlet can be closed and burning regulated by means of the air wash above the door ANTHRACITE Multifuel Version Only Anthracite is more difficult to k
17. al in providing a heat leak to absorb excessive heat produced in the event of the circulation pump shutting down Heat is produced in varying quantities while the fire is alight and care must be taken to ensure that effective circulation can occur around the primary circuit to carry heat away and thus stop boiling The output of any radiator installed as a heat leak should not be less than 10 of the rated output of the appliance The radiator should not be fitted with a control valve The cylinder must be of the indirect type with a minimum capacity of 110 litres conforming to BS 1566 part 1 17 INSTALLATION Primary flow and return pipes should be 28mm diameter The cylinder should be installed at a higher level than the appliance and as close to it as possible the higher the cylinder the faster the circulation The flow and return pipes should not be longer than 20ft each Pipe runs should rise continually from the boiler to the cylinder A radiator of approximately 25 sq ft should be connected into the primary circuit if installed in the bathroom it provides a means of drying towels in the summer Safety Vent Circuit This circuit consists of a cold feed pipe expansion pipe and expansion tank The possibility that water may boil can never be completely ruled out and it is therefore vital to ensure that cold water can be supplied to the boiler and steam vented from it at all times The expansion tank should have a
18. ble Horizontal runs should be avoided except where the rear outlet of the appliance is used in which case the horizontal section should not exceed 150mm 6 in length If the fire appears to be working hard but produces very little output to the room it is likely that excessive draw is present in the chimney and that heat is being sucked out of the appliance and up the chimney If this is the case we recommend the fitting of a draught stabiliser in preference to a flue damper in the interest of safety and efficiency We do not recommend the use of a damper when burning solid fuel FOR ALL APPLIANCES Access for cleaning the flue should be incorporated in the system other than through the appliance e g a soot door or access through register plate Purpose made soot doors and inspection lengths are available from manufacturers of all systems Ensure that the whole length of the flue can be reached from the soot door Note if the appliance is fitted with a draught stabiliser or if one is fitted to the flue pipe or chimney in the same room as the appliance then the permanent air entry opening or openings should be increased by 300mm for each kW of rated output For advice on flues and chimneys contact NACE National Association of Chimney Engineer telephone 0800 0924019 www nace org uk or NACS National Association of Chimney Sweeps telephone 01785 811732 www chimneyworks co uk 11 INSTALLATION Minimum
19. capacity of at least 7 of the system s water capacity The cold water feed pipe should be at least 22mm diameter There must not be any shut off valves in the circuit Pipes should be run to avoid air locks A spring safety valve should be fitted to the expansion pipe close to the boiler It is often possible and is good practice to utilise the primary flow and return as part of the safety circuit The ball valve should have a copper ball The overflow pipe from the expansion tank should be 28mm diameter copper Pipes in unheated Spaces must be lagged FINAL CHECK Before handing over the installation to the customer it is strongly recommended that the appliance is lit and the functioning of the chimney hot water and heating system is checked A checklist Pre lighting Checks appears in the Operating Instructions but in addition to this the installer should perate the heating system and set the pump head 18 Balance the radiators Re vent and ensure no air locks C heck the circulation round the primary system and the heat leak radiator particularly when the pump is running to ensure circulation is not reversed Be sure that the chimney is operating and that ALL smoke and fumes are vented to the atmosphere through the chimney terminal C heck all joints and seals Clean the outside of the appliance to prevent any stains becoming burnt on C heck the flue draught which should read 1 2mm or 0
20. control knob Fig 14 M ove outer cover up by tapping each end of the cover with a soft mallet Lift outer cover free from body being careful not to damage the ends of each lug Fig 15 Slide off the spacer tube from the centre stud and retain for re assembly Unscrew the inner slider and clean replace Fig 16 R efit using the reverse of this procedure Fig 14 Unscrew control knob Fig 15 Lifting cover from body 22 Fig 16 Inner slider removal FUEL RETAINER INSPECTION BARS Fuel retainering bars are supplied with the stove Periodically check for any bowing or heat warpage to the fuel retaining bars and replace as necessary Note This operation should only be carried out when the appliance is unlit and cold Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves SERVICING amp MAINTENANCE FIRE DOOR GLASS Replace the four retaining clips and bolts Do not over tighten the bolts as damage may occur to the glass Fig 19 Re place the door carefully over the hinges and slot in place In the event of the door glass being broken it can easily be replaced Note This operation should only be carried out when the appliance is unlit and cold The door should be lifted off the hinges so that the operations can be carried out ona workbench or similar level surface Unscrew the four hex bolts on the inside of the door securing the retaining clips Carefully remove any pieces of broken g
21. dge of the wood tray carefully insert the wood tray into the firebox taking care not to damage the paint work and side rear liner pan els Engage the rear lugs into the slots athe the rear of the side landings Then lower the front of the tray until this rests onto the front brace of the stove See Fig 6 Front Rear Lug Fig 5 Wood tray identification Fig 6 Wood Tray Installed Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves INSTALLATION MULTIFUEL STOVE VERSION MULTIFUEL GRATE GRATE The grates in the Aarrow Ecoburn multifuel units comprise a series of reciprocating cast iron bars seated on a pivoted comb All bars in the grate are identical but every other bar is turned through 180 degrees with the ends of the bars marked H sit ting on the high sections of the comb and the ends marked L sitting on the low sections ASSEMBLING THE GRATE To assemble the grate fit bars to low sections of the comb first inserting end marked H into rear channel with groove on underside of bar located on upstand tab and then lowering end marked L onto the low section of the comb see fig 7 The upper bar is fitted in a similar manner but with the end marked L inserted in the rear channel and the end marked H seated on the high section of the comb See fig 8 for the assembled grate layout GRATE BAR REPLACEMENT After extended use it may be necessary to replace some of the grate bars Periodic ins
22. dling guidelines as set out on page 5 of this manual should be followed To make movement easier internal fittings fuel retainers grates firebox liners flue outlets hot plate throat plate etc can be removed Care should be taken to make sure that the hinges are not damaged during installation Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves INSTALLATION HEARTH The stove should be installed to stand on a constructional hearth of non combustible materials not less than 125mm 5 thick conforming to Building Regulations Dimensions of the hearth should project at least 300mm 12 forward of the front of the appliance and 150mm 6 at the sides The surface of the hearth should be free of combustible materials In most buildings with solid concrete floors the requirement will be met by the floor itself but mark the perimeter of the hearth to ensure floor coverings are kept well away or use different levels to mark the hearth perimeter COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS A gap of at least 450mm 18 should be allowed between the appliance and any combustible materials including furnishings Adjacent walls should be of suitable non combustible construction preferably brickwork In large fireplaces take care that any supporting beam is protected by a 13mm 0 5 sheet of M asterboard Supalux spaced 13mm 0 5 off the surface with strips of non combustible material not wood Make sure that there is a gap between an uninsulated flue
23. e correctly jointed with socket end uppermost and state jointing materials used d If an existing chimney has been refurbished with a new liner type or make of liner fitted e Details of flue outlet terminal and diagram reference Outlet D etails Complies with f Number and angle of bends g Provision for cleaning and recommended frequency 7 Hearth Form of construction New or existing 8 Inspection and testing after completion Tests carried out by Tests and results Flue visual inspection sweeping coring ball smoke A ppliance where included spillage I we the undersigned confirm that the above details are correct In my opinion these works comply with the relevant requirements in Part J of Schedule 1 to the Building regulations Print name and title Capacity Address Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves 19 SERVICING amp MAINTENANCE CLEANING INTERNAL SURFACES IMPORTANT Under some circumstances soot can quickly build up on the throat plate and adjacent areas T he throat plate should be removed and checked monthly and any debris stripped off Similarly clean the upper surface of the firebox R efer to page 16 for instruc tions on the throat plate removal inspections OUTER FINISH The outside finish of the appliance is a durable high temperature paint It is best cleaned by brushing down with a clean shoe brush Do not allow moisture to remain on the appliance whilst cold or surface r
24. eep in for long 26 periods consequently more care in setting the controls and some familiarisation is necessary when burning anthracite Usethe smallest size fuel Stovesse or Small Nuts Proceed as for manufactured smokeless fuel Leave the air inlet control open about a quarter or less Note The high temperature paint acquires durability by being cured during the initial firings of the appliance During this time fumes which are non toxic are emmitted certain persons may find they have an unpleasant or irritant effect Ensure that the area is well ventilated during this time OVERNIGHT BURNING The appliance will burn overnight provided Sufficient fuel is placed in the firebox The controls are set correctly Excess draught is not present in the chimney Close the door lf the fire goes out with unburnt fuel left in the firebox increase the air opening slightly and vice versa In the morning Open the air control fully until embers begin to glow brightly and place pieces of fuel on the fire until it is well established WARNING When wood is burnt slowly in a closed appliance it produces moisture and tar which will create condensation and deposits in the chimney This effect can be minimised by burning hard for a short period about 20 minutes twice a day Itis usually convenient to do this morning and night Note To avoid chimney problems your fire should not be burnt slowly for longer than 12 hours wi
25. hone 01308 427234 or email info arada uk com Please Note The appliance serial number can be found stamped into the the casing of the main stove body centrally just below the bottom edge of the fire box apperature Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves Lifetime Guarantee For your peace of mind Aarrow Fires gives a Lifetime Guarantee against manufacturing defects of the main body of its Ecoburn range of stoves A dditionally all other parts are covered by a one year no quibble replacement guarantee T his guarantee covers replacement of the item only and does not extend to any other costs including labour incurred in its replacement Documentation must be retained and produced in the event of a warranty claim This guarantee specifically does not cover accidental damage mis use wear amp tear The use of non A arrow replacement parts will invalidate your war ranty For full details contact your local A arrow Fires retailer All guarantees are in addition to your statutory rights Please see page 34 for further information regard ing the lifetime guarantee The main body defined as the steel outer casing and items fixed immovably on to this casing Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves 35 FINAL FACTORY CHECK LIST Qu mum checked it Foon and it s HOT PLATE FUEL RETAINERS GRATE BARS WOODBURNING TRAY FIREBOX LININGS THROAT PLATE AIR WASH
26. ifuel Stoves SPARE PARTSLIST Part Description amp Visual Aid ECB5 ECB5 ECB7 ECB7 ECB9 ECB9 11 ECB 11 not to scale Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel 1 Grate bars N A 5001 N A AFS001 N A AFS001 N A 5002 2 Wood burning tray AFS AFS AFS AFS EA 1196 3197 NA 9g 247 NA 3 Stainless steel throat plate AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS t 1193 1193 1194 1194 1195 1195 1248 1248 4 Flue spigot AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS 009a 009a 010 010 010 010 011 011 5 Hotplate AFGS AFGS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS 064 064 009 009 009 009 012 012 6 Rear liner s AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS 1207 1207 1210 1210 1213 1213 1244 1244 7 Side liners F AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS m 1206 1206 1209 1209 1212 1212 1243 1243 Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves 31 SPARE PARTSLIST Part Description 5 5 ECB7 ECB7 ECB9 9 ECB11 ECB 11 Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel not to scale 8 Liner Set f p AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS 1 1205 1205 1208 1208 1211 1211 1242 1242 9 Stainless steel ashpan AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS lt gt 1199 1199 1200 1200 1201 1201 1249 1249 10 Fuel R etainer AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS 1190 no 1192 192
27. installation does not conform to local Building R egulations and fire codes The Guarantee is conditional upon the appliance being serviced and checked annually by a qualified heating engineer The Manufacturers decision shall be final If your appliance proves to be defective as a result of faulty materials or workmanship during the guarantee period we will repair or replaceitFREE OF CHARGE aslong asthe fire has been installed according to the manuals instructions and the Final Installation C heck List on page 19 has been completed and signed by a suitably qualified engineer 34 USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY AARROW WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE WAR RANTY AARROW WILL NOT BE RESPONSI BLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY HOWEVER CAUSED All Guarantee periods commence on the date of purchase and are non transferable Our Lifetime Guarantee is offered as an addition to your statutory rights If you think your fire is not working correctly or in the event of a breakdown please call your local dealer When you contact them they will want to know 1 Your Name Address Post Code and Telephone N umber 2 Serial Number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault This installation and operating manual gives suffi cient details to enable the appliance to be installed and maintained If further information is required our technical helpline will be pleased to help Please telep
28. intenance will ensure your stove stays in the best condition for the coming winter months Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves SERVICE amp MAINTENANCE DOOR ADJUSTMENT Once the appliance has been under fire for a period of timethe fire door may appear to have moved out of alignment with relation to the door aperture This is quite normal and due to the settling of the casing The fire door can be re aligned by the user as follows W hen the appliance is cold open the fire door so that itis at a right angle to the front face of the fire L ift the fire door up off the hinges Gently tap the two hinge pins in a direction to compensate for the misalignment Fig 13 Refit the door and check to ensure it now sits square to the body if not repeat above steps Raising the door as follows W hen the appliance is cold open the fire door so that it is at a right angle to the front Lift the fire door up off the hinges Drop one washer on the top and bottom hinge pin R efit the door and check Please Note There is no adjustment to the door lock catch assembly Fig 13 Adjusting the door hinge 21 SERVICING amp MAINTENANCE DISASSEMBLE AIRWASH The Aarrow Ecoburn air wash may be disassem bled for cleaning or adjustment To achieve this the following procedure should be followed Note This should only be carried out when the fire is cold and unlit Unscrew Anti clockwise the airwash
29. lass and sealing gasket wearing suitable gloves Re place the gaskets and line them up in Fig 19 Tightening the glass clips relation to the door frame Fig 17 Fig 17 Lining up the gasket Re seat the new glass ensuring the sealing gasket is flat and in contact with the glass Fig 18 Fig 18 Fitting the glass Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves 23 SERVICING amp MAINTENANCE Date of Visit Company Work Carried Out Signature Should you have any questions about your Ecoburn stove that is not covered in this manual please contact your A arrow Fires retailer Please keep all repair receipts safely Please ensure you have this manual available when an engineer visits as they will complete the service record chart 24 Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves FUELTYPES Wood Any type of wood is suitable provided it is well seasoned and has a moisture content below 20 This usually implies that the timber has been Suitably stored to allow moisture to evaporate for at least nine months in the case of soft woods and at least eighteen months in the case of hard wood We recommend that for general burning wood should be split into logs of no more than 130mm 5 diameter Larger logs can be used for overnight burning WARNING wet wood must not be used as this will greatly contribute to the creation of tar and creosote which may in extreme ca
30. nect the chimney ensuring all joints are sealed with fire cement NOTE THE FLUE PIPE MUST BE FITTED INSIDE THE OUTLET SPIGOT FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN THE SPILLAGE OF CONDENSATION ECT RUNNING DOWN THE FLUE Fig 1 Flue and Spigot Fitting 10 FLUES AND CHIMNEYS Please remember that chimney draught is dependent on four main factors Flue gas temperature Flue height Flue size Flue terminal The stove must be connected to a suitable and efficient flue that provides a good up draught to safely take the products of combustion fumes from the stove outlet to the outside air To ensure a good up draught it is important that the flue gases are kept warm and that the flue size suits the stove The termination of the outlet at the top of the flue also needs to comply with the Building Regulations The minimum effective height of the flue must be at least 4 5 metres from the top of the stove to the top of the flue outlet When warm the flue draught should be between 0 1 and 0 2 mb A chimney may comply with the regulations but still be subject to down draught and similar problems A chimney terminating above the ridge level is generally less likely to suffer such problems If a new chimney is being provided it should fully comply with the relevant B uilding R egulations that specify the requirements for solid fuel burning installations Suitable types of chimney include the following Masonry chimney built
31. ng it to escape up the chimney On multifuel appliances the primary air for burning enters the ash pit chamber beneath the grate controlled by the air inlet mechanism Aarrow stoves are also fitted with an air wash so called because it provides a curtain of high speed preheated air behind the glass to help keep it clean and to provide secondary air over draught The provision of two inlets on all multifuel stoves gives a wide range of primary air secondary air under draught over draught combinations The optimum settings will only be established by experience in firing the appliance and will depend on type of fuel the position of the appliance in the house condition of chimney etc CHECK LIST Part Description amp Visual Aid 5 5 ECB7 ECB7 ECB9 ECB9 ECB11 ECB 11 not to scale Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel 1 Grate bars meee A 5 NA 7 NA 9 QNA N 2 Wood burning tray 1 N A i N A 1 N A 1 N A 3 Stainless Steel Throat plate t 3 4 Flue spigot 1 4 104 105 105 16 16 30609 1 6 5 Hotplate 1 4 1 4 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 6 1 6 6 Rear liner s p 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 7 Side liners 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves CHECK LIST Part Description amp Visual Aid not to scale ECB 5 Wood ECB 5 Multifuel E
32. not over fire your appliance Using flammable liquids or too much wood or firing the fire at maximum for prolonged periods may result in over firing If the chimney connector or casing glows red it is being over fired If this occurs immediately close all air inlets to the appliance to reduce the air supply to the fire Should a chimney fire occur immediately close the appliance down Get everyone out of the house and call the fire brigade A chimney fire may cause structural damage of the chimney Do not use the appliance until the chimney and connector have been inspected and any damaged parts repaired or replaced This should be done by a competent person such as aHETAS registered engineer CLINKER The formation of clinker suggests that the unit is being over fired Any clinker forming on the grate should be removed when cold EXTENDED BURNING The appliance will burn for an extended period provided Sufficient fuel is placed in the firebox T he controls are set correctly E xcess draught is not present in the chimney Fire door is closed eif the fire goes out with unburnt fuel left in the firebox increase the air opening slightly and vice versa Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS In the morning Open the air control fully until embers begin to glow brightly and place pieces of fuel on the fire until it is well established WARNING When wood is burnt slowly in a closed appliance it pr
33. ob to the right as far as it will go achieves the fully open position Sliding it to the left will shut off the air inlet slots As shown in fig 22 amp 23 Fig 23 Fully Open Please Note refer to page 26 to the type of fuel being burnt as the position of the air inlet con trols are dependant upon the fuel varity being used Incorrect setting could cause an inefficient heat out put and poor fuel consumption from the appliance FUEL RETAINER BARS Fuel retainering bars are supplied with the stove For wood burning the top fuel retaining bar may be removed to afford a better view of the fire Slide and lift the bar until itis clear of the guides at each side and remove through the fire door opening The bars are symmetrical and of even lengths making incorrect fitting impossible Note This operation should only be carried out when the appliance is unlit and cold 27 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MULTI PURPOSE TOOL OPERATING Your Aarrow stove comes with a multi purpose operating tool which is used for riddling setting the multifuel grate fuel position adjusting the air wash control knob and for the removal of the ashpan SETTING THE GRATE M ultifuel Version Only To use the operating tool for setting the grate in the coal burning position or the wood burning position place the tool over the external round bar extension found on the front right hand side of the stove see Fig 24 move the leve
34. oduces moisture and tar which will create condensation and deposits in the chimney This effect can be minimised by burning hard for a short period about 20 minutes twice a day It is usually convenient to do this morning and night Note To avoid chimney problems your fire should not be burnt slowly for longer than 12 hours without a period of fast burning WARNING Properly installed with a suitable flue and chimney correctly operated and main tained this appliance will not emit fumes into the dwelling Occasional fumes from the de ashing and re fuelling may occur However persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and must be investigated by a Hetas registered installer Stop using the appliance if you smell fumes or see smoke escaping If fume emission does persist the following immediate actions should be taken O pen doors and windows to ventilate room L et the fire die or extinguish and safely dispose of fuel from the appliance Check the flue or chimney for a blockage and clean if required Seek expert advice from your HETAS registered installer Do not attempt to re light the fire until the cause of the fume emission has been identified and corrected 29 OPTIONAL EXTRA ACCESSORIES Optional Extra 5 ECB5 7 ECB7 ECB9 ECB9 ECB 11 ECB 11 Description Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel Wood Multifuel I AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS
35. pection of the bars is recommended and the removal of any nails or wire that may be present after burning wood All the grate bars in each appliance are identical and can easily be lifted out after removal of the fuel retainers Remove damaged grate bars and replace with casting of the same type fitting as per instruction above When re ordering replacement grate bars see page 31of these instructions for the correct spare part code Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves High end of grate bar Low end of grate bar Fig 7 Fitting the grate bars Fig 8 Assembled grate 15 INSTALLATION FIREBOX LINER PANELS The Aarrow Ecoburn Wood and Multifuel stoves use firebox liner panels to the sides and back of the firebox T he throat plate sits on top of the side and rear panels T hese should come fitted to your stove if however they are not proceed as follows to fit them as follows Open the fire door R emove the two round front fuel retaining bars by lifting one end free of the bracket and sliding the remaining end out from the bracket Set the small liner s into the back of the fire nsert side liner panels See Fig 10 Fit the throat plate with the single bend and two cut outs to the front facing up The projecting lugs sit on top of the side liners The long centre tab on the back edge rests on the rear liners The shorter turn down tabs against the vertical face See Fig 11 amp 12
36. r to the desired position as indicated upon the bracket fixed to the stove This lever is also used for de ashing and riddling Fig 24 Setting The Grate DE ASHING RIDDLE Itis necessary to maintain an ash layer on the upper surface of the grate bars in order to protect them so de ashing should cease as soon as the first red embers drop into the ash pan Further de ashing will cause heat build up under the grate which will considerably shorten its life This operation should be carried out with the doors closed to prevent dust escaping into the room M ove up and down vigorously the riddling lever ash will fall into the ash pan beneath the grate See Fig 24 W hen de ashing is complete re set grate to previous position Empty the ash pan Note Do not force the riddling lever 28 TO EMPTY THE ASH PAN The Ecoburn stoves are supplied with a unique ash pan cover to prevent ash dust from being dispersed around the room when de ashing To remove the ashpan open the fire doors Slide the ashpan cover over the top of the ashpan ensuring the two radius holes are alinged with the slots in the ashpan Fit the fork end of the operating tool into the ash pan cover and remove from the ash pit chamber Empty the ash into a suitable container and replace ashpan into the stove withdraw the cover amp oper ating tool and close the fire doors Fig 25 Operating Tool amp Ashpan Warning The ash can be very hot Empt
37. ses run down the chimney in liquid form This will seriously damage both the chimney and the appliance and increase the risk of chimney fire Note If you have sticky tar inside the appliance or chimney your wood is Green or too wet Recommended R eading Wood as Fuel available from the Forestry Commission Peat Can be used in turf or briquette form but again the moisture content must be low Paper paper will burn successfully Burn dry paper only or chimney damage will occur NEVER BURN PLASTICS OR WASTE IN YOUR STOVE Coal Household coal produces a large amount of ash and smoke If used the appliance and chimney will require frequent cleaning Therefore soft house coal is not recommended Recommended fuels are as follows The Hetas Ltd Three Tick appliance approval only covers the use of the following fuels in this appliance Phurnacite Phurnacite Plus Centurion Maxibrite Extracite Pureheat Blazebrite Taybrite Sunbrite Doubles Singles Anthracite Large Nuts and Welsh Dry Steam Coal Large Small Nuts Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Approval does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with the suitable fuels listed above nor does it cover instructions for the use of other fuels F or latest details please refer to Hetas website www hetas co uk Do not use H omefire six sided and smaller sizes than Stovesse e g Beans Peas G rains Do
38. system and any combustible material This gap must be at least 3 x the outside diameter of the flue pipe or 1 5 x the flue diameter to non combustible surfaces see illustration p13 AIR FOR COMBUSTION There must always be a permanent means of providing air for combustion into the room in which the fire is installed A permanent vent with a total free area of at least 550mm for every kW rated output above 5kw should be connected directly to the outside air or to an adjacent room which itself has a permanent vent of the same size direct to the outside air The fitting of an extractor fan to either of these rooms is not recommended INSTALLATION FITTING THE FLUE OUTLET AND HOT PLATE The flue outlet spigot is found packed inside the appliance The hot plate blanking plate is supplied fitted to the top opening and is removed by turning clockwise as is the flue outlet Smear a very thin layer of fire cement on the faces of the flue outlet and the blanking plate Fit the out let to the appliance in the desired position Lock into place by rotating anti clockwise and tighten by tapping with a block of wood and mallet from the inside of the appliance Similarly fit the blanking plate to the unused opening Clean off any surplus fire cement Place appliance on the hearth and make sure that it is level and does not rock The Solution range of stoves are fitted with adjustment cam on both rear legs see page 14 for details Con
39. thout a period of fast burning WARNING Properly installed with a suitable flue and chimney and operated and maintained this appliance will not emit fumes into the dwelling Occasional fumes from the de ashing and re fuelling may occur However persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and must be investigated by a Hetas registered installer Stop using the appliance if you smell fumes or see smoke escaping Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AIR INLET CONTROLS Both Aarrow Ecoburn wood amp multifuel stoves have two air inlets The primary air inlet providing under draught to the base of the fire chamber through the control slider located under the oval cover The air wash system so called because its pre heated high speed air washes across the inner face of the door glass keeping it clear which provides over draught PRIMARY AIR Air enters the appliance through the control on the bottom of the fire door TheA arrow Ecoburn has a single control knob which slides left to right Sliding the knob to the right fig 21 will increase the amount of air intake to the stove To decrease push knob to the left as in fig 20 Fig 20 Closed Position Fig 21 Open Position Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves AIRWASH SYSTEM The air wash has an internal sliding plate with slots housed in a cover plate and is located above the fire door Sliding the control kn
40. tible M aterials 9 Overnight Burning 26 Air For Combustion 9 Air Inlet Controls Primary Air 27 Fitting the Flue Outlet amp Hotplate 10 Air Inlet Controls Airwash 27 Flues amp Chimneys 105 Fuel Retainer B ars 27 Adjusting the Self Levelling Feet 14 I M ulti Purpose O perating Tool 28 Wood Only Version 14 Setting The Grate 28 Multifuel Version 15 De A shing Riddle 28 Firebox Liner Panels 16 Empty The A shpan 28 Optional Add In Boilers 17 Water Connections 17 18 ae Final Check List 19 Adjusting Air Inlet Controls 28 SERVICING amp MAINTENANCE M ain Fire Door Handle 29 Cleaning Internal Surfaces 20 Over Firing 29 Cleaning Outer Finish 20 Extended Burning 29 Chimney Sweeping 20 OPTIONAL EXTRA ACCESSORIES 30 Annual M aintenance 21 SPARE PARTS LIST 31 33 Summer Storage Non U sage 21 ARANTEE 4 35 Door A djustment 21 2 A Ina 22 FINAL FACTORY CHECKLIST 36 Fuel Retaining Bars Inspection 22 Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves 3 WARNING TO ALL MULTIFUEL USERS PETROLEUM COKE SOME OF WHOSE BRAND NAMESARE CALCO PETROCOKE OR WONDERCO MUST NOT BE BURNED IN THIS APPLIANCE TO USE THESE FUELS WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE SOLID FUEL ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE NUMBER 0800 600 000 www solidfuel co uk THE USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY AARROW FIRES WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp M
41. uld be fitted or if the flue length is over 5 5 metres one size larger than the appliance outlet should be fitted This should be a double skin stainless steel flexible flue liner that is independently certified for use with solid fuel Details of suitable linings for use with solid fuel are given in the Official HETAS guide that can be viewed on their website at www hetas co uk It is also important that suitable flue pipe complying with the Building Regulations is used to connect the stove to the flue in the chimney and that Suitable access is provided into the flue for regular inspection and sweeping of the flueways The installer should comply with the Building Regulation requirements in respect of providing a Notice Plate giving details on the chimney flue lining hearth and fireplace installation A pproved Document J of the Building Regulations for England and Wales is available from T he Stationery Book shops and can also be viewed at the ODPM website at www safety odpm gov uk bregs brads htm Details on the relevant Building Regulations and BS British Standards are given in the General Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves INSTALLATION Precautions section page 9 of these instructions A chimney may comply with the regulations but still be subject to down draught and similar problems A chimney terminating above the ridge level is generally less likely to suffer such problems Chimneys should be as straight as possi
42. ultifuel Stoves SAFETY A fireguard conforming to BS 8423 2002 should be used in the presence of children and old or infirm people If the appliance is used with the fire door open a spark guard conforming to BS 3248 should be fitted Caution Do not use aerosol sprays or any other flamma ble materials near the appliance under fire Do not fit an extractor fan in the same room as the appliance Fire cement is caustic hand and eye protection should always be worn prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided Aarrow Fires L td will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental loss or injury however caused Before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling Always obtain assistance when lifting the appliance When lifting always keep your back straight B end your legs not your back Avoid twisting at the waist It is better to reposition your feet Avoid upper body top heavy bending Do not lean forwards or sideways when handling the fire Always grip with the palms of your hands Do not use fingertips for support Always keep the stove as close to the body as possible This will minimise the cantilever action Use gloves to provide additional grip THE PRINCIPLE OF THE FIRE Your Aarrow stove is built to the highest standard of craftsmanship using the best materials and the most modern equipment available It is a
43. ust may form The high temperature paint should not require attention for some time depending on use The hotter the fire burns the sooner repainting will be necessary Aerosol tins of paint are available for complete refurbishing B efore repainting make sure that the fire is out and is cold R emove the door glass Lightly wire brush or rub with wire wool the body of the appliance to remove any loose paint pow der M ask or remove items such as brass work adjacent brickwork mantelpiece hearth etc should be carefully masked for quite a distance around the appliance this precaution is to prevent discolouration of the surrounding brick work wallpaper etc Re spray in a well ventilated area avoid breathing the vapour Refer to safety instructions on paint cans W hen the paint is dry refit door glass and any other parts previously removed L eave the appliance for eight hours before re lighting B urn slowly for the first four hours then build up heat gradually to cure the paint 20 Note Use only genuine Aarrow Fires touch up spray as some paints interact This could ruin the finish and invalidate the guarantee DOOR GLASS The door glass should remain clear during normal daytime burning H owever under certain conditions such as burning at a low rate with damp wood or overnight burning the glass may become somewhat blackened To remedy this operate the appliance at a fast rate Alternati
44. vely when the stove is cold open the door and clean the inside face of the glass with a damp cloth or with glass cleaner available from fire stockists A piece of cloth moistened with vinegar and dipped in wood ash not coal ash will provide a good soft scourer to remove the soot without scratching the glass CHIMNEY SWEEPING Sweeping should be carried out with an appropriate sized bristle brush and rods to suit chimney size and type A s with all appliances regular sweeping of the flue is essential to avoid the danger of blockage and the escape of poisonous fumes ccess for cleaning should also be incorporated in the chimney e g soot door or access through register plate Any existing chimney should be swept prior to installation of the appliance and swept again a second time within one month of regular use after installation to establish frequency of sweeping required This should be done by a competent person such as a NACS chimney engineer who will provide a Certificate of Chimney Sweeping Sweep the whole flue way including the outlet at least twice per burning season It is important that the flue ways flue pipe and chimney be cleaned prior to lighting the fire after a prolonged shut down period If any damage or doubt over the flue or chimney exists DO NOT use the appliance until the chim ney and connector have been inspected and any damaged parts repaired or replaced This should be done by a competent person such
45. y only into a metal container E ven if the ash appears cold red hot pieces of ash may be concealed and could easily start a fire or cause an injury ASH REMOVAL The ash pan should be emptied at least twice a day or when the level of ash reaches the top of the ash pan On no account should the ash be allowed to build up to touch the underside of the grate bars as this will greatly shorten their life span When the appliance is burning Wood only it is acceptable to maintain an ash bed on top of the wood tray of approximately 20mm 3 4 without any un due effect upon the tray AIR WASH CONTROL KNOB The operating tool can also be used to adjust the air wash control knob Use the fork end of the tool place side onto the knob and push in the desired direction as in Fig 26 Fig 26 Adjusting Airwash Controls Aarrow Ecoburn Wood amp Multifuel Stoves MAIN FIRE DOOR HANDLE A stove mitten is supplied with your Aarrow Ecoburn stove this is provided for the operation of the fire door handle whilst the stove is in use Care must be taken when opening and closing the fire door as any surrounding areas of the stove will be very hot Warning Never attempt to open the fire door whilst the appliance is in use without the use of the stove mitten or suitable gloves serious injuries may occur Caution must be given when re fuelling the appliance always keep the stove mitten away from naked flames and sparks OVER FIRING Do
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