Stovax Open Log Burning Convector Fireboxes manual

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    Riva Open Log Burning Convector Fireboxes 16", 22", 24", 26" & 28" Standard and Low models PM219 - Issue 1 (June 2008) Instructions for Use, Installation and Servicing For use in Great Britain and Republic of Ireland. IMPORTANT This appliance will become hot whilst in operation, it is therefore recommended that a suitab[...]

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    2 COVERING THE FOLLOWING MODELS: 8610/8611/8604/8605/8606/8607/8608/8609/8673 COMMISSIONING 27 MAINTENANCE & SERVICING 28 Annual Service 28 Removal of Flue Damper 28 SERVICE RECORDS 30 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 31 APPLIANCE COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST 3 USER INSTRUCTIONS 4 General Points 4 Using the Appliance for the first time 5 Recommended Fue[...]

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    3 APPLIANCE COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST Dealer appliance was purchased from Name: ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Address: .................................................................................[...]

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    4 1. GENERAL POINTS 1.1 Before use of this appliance please read these instructions fully. 1.2 All local regulations, including those referring to national and European Standards need to be complied with when installing the appliance. 1.3 Only use for domestic heating in accordance with these operating instructions. 1.4 You must burn only approved [...]

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    5 WARNING Properly installed operated and maintained this appliance will not emit fumes into the room. Occasional fumes from de-ashing and refuelling may occur. Persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and must not be tolerated. If fume emission does persist:  •Open doors and windowsto ventilate the room  ?[...]

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    6 4. LIGHTING THE APPLIANCE 4.1 For best results:  •Setdamper contro ls,SeeDia gram  6 PR8068 Open Close  •Place firelighters or paperand dry kindling woodon the base of the firebox  •Light the paper or firelighters,See Diagram 7  •Add larger pie[...]

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    7 The multi-fuel kit is fitted as shown: Note that this kit must only be used with the appropriate Steel frame, Diagram 10. PR8070  •Set Primary Air Control , see Diagram 11 PR8071 - Closed PR8071 - Open PR8071 - Closed PR8071 - Open *Note: Frame not shown for clarity OPEN (+) (-) CLOSED The Primary Air Control must be either fully open [...]

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    8 — Smoke and small flames — Short life span for grate 6.3 Flue Draught The chimney has two main functions: 1) To safely remove the smoke, gases and fumes from the house. 2) To provide a sufficient amount of draught (suction) in the appliance ensuring the fire keeps burning. Draught is caused by the rising hot air in the chimney when the applia[...]

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    PR8074 Poker 7.3 Remove components carefully. Heat can remain long after use, See Diagram 16 PR8076 PR8075 Multi-fuel Kit Cast Basket Ashpan Ashpan Grate Damper/ Multi-fuel tool Where a steel frame is fitted on the multi-fuel kit version: •Remove the logbar andbottom frame plate before removing the grates (Using the too[...]

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    10 13. CHIMNEY SWEEPING 13.1 To maintain safe and efficient use of the appliance the chimney/flue must be inspected and swept at least once a year by a qualified chimney sweep.* If the appliance is used continuously throughout the year or it is used to burn wood or smokeless fuel, more frequent sweeping is recommended. The best time to have the chi[...]

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    RIVA OPEN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 1. STANDARD FEATURES • DamperControl • Primaryair (under grate air for fullmulti-fuel use)* * Multi-fuel kits 8705, 8710, 8720 only 2. PACKING LIST • Instructions • Guaranteecard • Pairof gloves • Damper/Multi-fuelgrate Tool • Poker Model [...]

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    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 16" Low 22" Low 24" Low 26" Low 28" A 474 474 624 624 674 674 724 724 774 B 592 542 652 592 652 592 652 592 652 C 348 348 348 348 348 348 348 348 348 D 550 500 610 550 610 550 610 550 610 E 400 400 550 550 600 600 650 650 700 F 489 489 639 639 689 689 739 739 789 G 595 545 655 595 655 595 655 595 655[...]

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    13 16" 22" 24" 26" 28" Profil Brass - standard height 8633 8635 8637 8639 8626 Profil Brass - low lintel 8674 8636 8638 8640 - Profil Brushed Stainless - standard height 8633BS 8635BS 8637BS 8639 8626BS Profil Brushed Stainless - low lintel 8674BS 8636BS 8638BS 8640BS - 16" 22" 24" 26" 28" Steel Fra[...]

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    14 1. FLUE OR CHIMNEY 1.1 The flue or chimney system must be in good condition. It must be inspected by a competent person and passed for use with the appliance before installation Products of combustion entering the room can cause serious health risks. 1.2 You must check the following: — The construction of the masonry chimneys, flue block chimn[...]

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    SITE REQUIREMENTS 15 3.1 The appliance must stand on a non-combustible constructional hearth which is at least 125mm thick with the minimum dimensions as shown in diagram. If it is to be fitted in a raised setting consideration may need to be given to extending the depth of the hearth to safely containing any falling logs or embers. 3.2 The buildin[...]

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    SITE REQUIREMENTS 16 4. BUILDERS OPENING To make installation easier make the opening larger than the minimum requirements where possible. B A FRONT C Appliance Dim A Dim B Dim C 16" 420 560 360 22" 570 620 360 24" 620 620 360 26" 670 620 360 28" 720 620 360 Appliance Dim A Dim B Dim C 16" 420 510 360 22" 570 560 [...]

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    PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKS Model Flue/Chimney Size Without liner system (round) minimum dimension (diameter.) mm 200 200 200 200 200 inch 8 8 8 8 8 Without liner system (square) minimum dimension mm 185 185 185 185 185 inch 7 1/4 7 1/4 7 1/4 7 1/4 7 1/4 Liner or factory made system (diameter.) installed in accordance with manufacturers instructions mm[...]

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    2.2 Extractor fans or cooker hoods should not be placed in the same room or space as the appliance. 2.3 If any of these checks reveal problems do not proceed with the fitting of the appliance until they have been rectified. 2.1 Open appliances require additional ventilation to comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations. This should be[...]

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    LEGAL REQUIREMENTS Before installation of this product please read these instructions fully. It is very important to understand the requirements of the national Building Regulations* and standards**, along with any local regulations and working practices that may apply. Should any conflict occur between these instructions and these regulations then[...]

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    3 PR8079 2A. FITTING OF FUEL KITS - LOG 2.1 Install the relevant fuel box . 4 PR8080 2.2 Fit the Log Retainer ( Holyrood , Castle , Portcullis ), Diagram 5. Note: the Holyrood retainer has a specially curved log- burning tray. 5 PR8081 Back of Log Retainer Retaining clips • Fit retaining clips over the front lip of Log Box 2.3 Fit the Contemporar[...]

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    21 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 Or  • Fit a Multi-fuel box , Diagram 9 This must be done with the frame removed, see Section 3 9 PR8084 2.7 Fit a Contemporary Multi-fuel Log bar , Diagram 10 Slide into channels in the front of the Multi-fuel Box and cutout in grates. The removable frame base is not shown for clarity but must be in pl[...]

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    22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 14 PR8087 3.3 Steel Square/Rectangular Frames  •Drill 4 Ø 7.5 holes in required positions, 16" Diagram 12, 22" Diagram 15, 26" Diagram 16 A 1:1 scale drilling template is provided with the frame to assist in correctly locating the holes. 22" Frame Drilling Template 15 464 584 30 30 Ø [...]

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    20 PR8090 Air deflector not shown for clarity 3A. REMOVABLE BOTTOM FRAME PLATE 3A.1 The steel frames have a removable bottom plate to allow easy access to the space below for Ash Removal with a vacuum cleaner nozzle. •Fit the removable bottom framesection by tilting atan  angle, Diagram 21 21 PR8091 - 1 Removable [...]

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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 24 4. FITTING AN OPTIONAL FLUE GATHER 4.1 Fitting Of Optional Flue Gather 16" 22" 24" 26" 28" Flue gather - standard (central) - 8658 8659 8660 8661 Flue gather - staggered (offset) - 8663 8664 8665 8662 • Place the appropriate flue gather on top of the convector box, See Diagram 27 27 PR8093 [...]

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    25 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS •Position the back andside cast firebricks onthe grate behind the raised ribs, See Diagram 30 30 •Slide the ashpan (G)under the grate •Hookthe front bars (H)onto the fireplace andslide the ashpan cover (F) into position below th[...]

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    26 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8. FITTING AND REMOVAL OF TRADITIONAL SPARKGUARD 16" 22" 24" 26" 28" Traditional clip-in spark guard -std 8690 8691 8692 8693 8694 Traditional clip-in spark guard -low lintel 8695 8696 8697 8698 - 33 PR8095 F eet C onvector box channels • Fit the sparkguard feet to the frame using fixings supp[...]

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    COMMISSIONING 27 COMMISSIONING 1.1 To commission:  • Check the soundness of seals, castings and joints (Convector box flange and flue gather)  •C heck the operation of the air controls 1.2 Now carry out a final smoke draw test:  •First warming the flue witha blowlamp, or similar,for about 10 min[...]

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    28 1. ANNUAL SERVICE 1.1 Before the start of the heating season strip, inspect and clean the appliance as detailed:  •Allow appliance to cool  •Remove all of thefollowing internal parts;damper system, complete log box/multi-fuel box/cast basket  •Remove any frames, Installation Se[...]

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    29 NOTES[...]

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    30 SERVICE RECORDS 1ST SERVICE Date of Service:........................................................................... Next Service Due:....................................................................... Signed:........................................................................................ Dealer's Stamp/HETAS Registration Num[...]

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    Stovax Ltd, Falcon Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon, England EX2 7LF Tel: (01392) 474011 Fax: (01392) 219932 E-mail: info@stovax.com www.stovax.com[...]