Ecoburn Plus 11 Code Output Log length ECB11FPLUS 11kW 500mm Nett efficiency 74.7% Width Height Depth 625mm 638mm 381mm The Ecoburn Plus range of stoves is visually astounding with an extensive viewing glass. Offering more choice over the type of fuel burnt through the Flexifuel System, Ecoburn Plus stoves provide outstanding efficiencies along with all the features that have become synonymous with our stylish contemporary stoves. Features Lifetime guarantee Airwash system for sparkling clean glass Stainless steel ash pan Burns wood or solid fuel Externally controlled riddling grate Large fire viewing window Flexifuel System Primary and secondary burn to improve efficiency Top or rear flue outlet Optional Extras Add-in Boiler - [AIB5] Arada Ash Carrier - Medium - [ARA017] Arada Universal Stand - [STAND002] Floor Fixing Kit - [AFS1135] Arada Ltd, The Fireworks, Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon. EX13 5HU. Tel: +44 (0)1297 35700 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm) Web: http://www.aradastoves.com Email:info@aradastoves.com Printed 29th February 2016. Technical information updated 22nd September 2014.
Ecoburn Plus 11 - Technical Information Minimum Distance To Combustibles Code ECB11FPLUS To rear of stove 800 mm Output range 2.5-14kW To sides of stove 500 mm Nett efficiency 74.7 % Width 625mm Height 638mm Depth 381mm Height to centre of rear flue 529mm Boiler Tapping Measurements Distance A Distance B Distance C 236 mm 360 mm 391 mm Added height when on stand Added height when on log store Depth of back to centre of top flue Flue diameter Suitable for 12mm hearth Under hearth temperature Suitable for direct air supply kit Packed weight Maximum log length 136mm 336mm 121mm 127mm Yes 67.5 C No 94kg 500mm Add In Boiler Tapping Measurements. Rear view example shown. Not to scale. Arada Ltd, The Fireworks, Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon. EX13 5HU. Tel: +44 (0)1297 35700 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm) Web: http://www.aradastoves.com Email:info@aradastoves.com Printed 29th February 2016. Technical information updated 22nd September 2014.
Declaration of Performance No: DOP-1-ENG-ECB11FPLUS Issued on 14 th of April 2008 at Arada Ltd PRODUCT Type Room heater stove lit with solid biofuels Designated Name Aarrow Ecoburn Plus 11 Manufacturing Code ECB11FPLUS Intended area of use Heating of a room in a residential building Fuel Wood logs MANUFACTURER Name Address Arada Ltd The Fireworks Weycroft Avenue Axminster Devon EX13 5HU CHECKS According to AVCP System 3 European standard BS EN 13240:2001 + Amd 2:2004 Test institute Kiwa GASTEC Test report 6178/4 DECLARED PERFORMANCE Essential characteristics Minimum distance to combustible material Performance Rear = 800mm Sides = 500mm CO at 13% O 2 0.71 % Total nominal output 11 kw Efficiency Net: 74.7 % Gross: 68.1 % Flue gas temperature 370 C Harmonised technical specification BS EN 13240:2001 + Amd 2:2004 Signed for and on behalf of Arada Ltd by: Mark Brettell (Commercial Director)
Dry Stove Installation Guide Dry Stove Installation Guide July 2014 BS EN 13240:2001 +A2:2004 CE BK545 Rev07
Dry Stove Installation Guide Arada Ltd July 2014 Please carefully read through the entirety of this installation guide before commencing installation. Should you have any questions about our stoves that are not covered in this manual, please contact the Arada retailer in your area, or call our technical support department on 44 (0)1297 35998. You should retain these instructions for future reference. Arada has a policy of continuous product development and therefore we reserve the right to amend specifications without prior notice. Due to printing cycles, items or options may be described before they are generally available or after they have ceased. Please check with your retailer or dealer if you are unsure about any aspect of your stove, its installation or correct use.
Dry Stove Installation Guide Contents 1 Warnings 1 2 Health and Safety 1 3 Installation Requirements 2 3.1 Hearths and Recesses.................. 2 3.2 Combustible Materials.................. 3 3.3 Air for Combustion.................... 4 4 Flue and Chimneys 5 5 Installing the Stove 8 5.1 Removing the door.................... 8 5.2 Removing the throat plate and liners......... 8 5.3 Assembling the grate bars............... 9 5.4 Fitting the spigot outlet to the stove.......... 10 5.5 Connecting the spigot outlet to the flue system.. 10 5.6 Sealing of terminals.................... 11 5.7 Sealing the back and base of inset stoves to a fire surround.......................... 11 5.8 Fixing 5kW inset stoves to the chair brick....... 11 5.9 Adjusting the self-levelling feet (if applicable).... 11 5.10 Firebox liner panels.................... 12 6 Commissioning the stove 13 BK545 Rev07
Dry Stove Installation Guide 1 Warnings It is a legal requirement that the installation of all new or replacement, wood or solid fuel heating appliances obtain Building Control approval from your local authority. This can be done by using a qualified heating engineer, affiliated to a government approved competent persons scheme such as operated by HETAS. If in doubt, contact HETAS Limited, telephone: 0845 634 5626 or visit www.hetas.co.uk. You can also consult your local buildings inspector / controller. All local regulations, including those referring to National and European standards, need to be complied with when installing the appliance. This stove should not be installed into a chimney that serves any other heating appliance. Any manufacturer's instructions must not be taken as overriding statutory requirements. Arada Ltd will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental loss or injury however caused. Any further warnings in this document will be marked out in a box such as this one. Ignoring the warnings could lead to damage/injury to persons and/or property. 2 Health and Safety Before any installation work is undertaken consideration must be given to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Safe working practices should be followed at all times. BK545 Rev07 1
Dry Stove Installation Guide Please consult health and safety guidelines for advice on handling heavy and/or large items. During installation ensure that adequate precautions are taken to avoid unnecessary risk to yourself or any householder. The danger from the caustic nature of fire cement, should be avoided by using these accepted methods: Wear gloves when handling fire cement. Wear goggles when chiseling or looking up chimneys. This stove contains no asbestos. If there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in the course of the installation then please seek specialist guidance and use appropriate protective equipment. 3 Installation Requirements 3.1 Hearths and Recesses The stove should be installed on a surface with adequate load bearing capacity. If the existing construction does not meet this prerequisite, suitable measures (e.g. load distributing plate) should be taken to achieve it. Please pay particular attention when examining existing building work for suitability to meet the following requirements. When installing an inset stove, hearths should have a sufficiently flat surface to allow a good seal to the stove body to be created during its installation. Stonework, uneven bricks etc., may need further work to ensure that this can be achieved. Any voids behind an inset stove should be filled with vermiculite or similar. The stove should be installed on a non-combustible surface not less then 125mm thick (conforming to Building Regulations unless otherwise specified) of suitable load bearing capacity BK545 Rev07 2
Dry Stove Installation Guide and heat resistance. Allowances should be made for the expansion and contraction of any materials which are fitted up to and near the appliance. Dimensions of the constructional hearth for all stoves should project at least 500mm forward of the front of the appliance and 150mm at the sides. The surface of the hearth should be free of combustible materials. The superimposed hearth for all installations should project at least 225mm forward from the front of the appliance and 150mm either side of the edge of the appliance. In most buildings with solid concrete or stone floors, the requirement will be met by the floor itself, but mark the hearth to ensure floor coverings are kept well away or use different levels to mark the hearth perimeter. Please be aware that hot air can cause staining above the fire in a similar fashion to walls above radiators. To help prevent this and cracking we recommend that any plaster above the fire should be fitted with reinforcing expanding mesh for at least 220mm above, and the full width of the fire. You should also use a suitably heat resistant plaster which should be allowed sufficient time to fully dry before using the stove or cracking is likely to occur. 3.2 Combustible Materials Please view the product sheet which accompanied your stove for specific minimum distances to combustible measurements. Ideally, 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 sheet of heat resistant fire board spaced 12mm off the surface with strips of non-combustible material. BK545 Rev07 3
Dry Stove Installation Guide Make sure that there is a gap between an un-insulated flue system and any combustible material. This gap must be at least 3X the outside diameter of the flue pipe, or 1.5X the flue diameter to non combustible surfaces. Please consult the flue manufacturers specification for insulated flues. 3.3 Air for Combustion All stoves require ventilation to burn safely and correctly. There are a number of requirements that need to be met when installing a stove, for example, allowing for the permeability of the house (air permeability is the general seepage of air into the house via air vents, doors and windows etc.) There must always be a permanent means of providing air for combustion into the room in which the stove is installed. Air starvation will result in poor flue draw and may cause smoke to leak into the room. For all installations it is recommended that a permanent vent with a total free area of at least 550mm 2 for every kw above 5kW should be connected directly to the outside air. Installations in properties built after 2008 should have their vent increased by a further 330mm 2 for each of the the first 5kW. Alternatively this air can be supplied through an external wall of an adjacent room, which itself has to be connected to the room the appliance is installed by a permanent vent of the same size. 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 2 for each kw of rated output up to 5kW and an additional 850mm 2 for each kw output over 5kW. If there is more than one appliance in the property then each appliance must be supplied with adequate combustion air so that all appliances can be lit simultaneously. BK545 Rev07 4
Dry Stove Installation Guide The positioning of any air vent must be so that it cannot be liable to blockage or obstruction. Ideally it should also be positioned where it is unlikely to cause a cold draught. It should not be positioned in the fireplace recess. The fitting of an extractor fan in the same room as the stove, or an adjacent room is not permitted. A spillage test will be required to determine how any extractor fans may affect the required size of ventilation requirements. For more detailed guidelines on required ventilation sizes please refer to the HETAS Guide which can be found on the HETAS website. If you plan to use an external air supply on a suitable stove, and have bought the appropriate Arada External Air Supply Kit, please refer to the instructions included with the kit on how to install it. The accompanying stove technical product sheet states whether or not your appliance is compatible with a Direct Air Supply Kit. 4 Flue and Chimneys The stove must be connected to a suitable and efficient flue so that products of combustion (fumes) from the stove are expelled to the outside air. Please remember that chimney draught is dependent on four main factors : Flue gas temperature Flue height Flue size Flue terminal BK545 Rev07 5
Dry Stove Installation Guide 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 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 to 0.2 mb. The draw of a chimney / flue can vary in different weather conditions and the customer should be made aware of this. Failure to correct an over-drawing flue will invalidate the warranty. A chimney may comply with regulations but could 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 Building Regulations that specify the requirements for solid fuel burning installations. Suitable types of chimney include the following : Masonry Chimney : Built with clay or concrete liners, or a chimney block system meeting Building Regulations. These types of chimneys should be installed in accordance with the Building Regulations and BS EN 15287-1:2007. Factory Made Insulated Chimney : Complying with BS 4543:Part 2 (often called Class 1 prefabricated metal chimney). These types of chimneys should be installed in accordance with Building Regulations and BS EN 15287-1:2007. 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 BK545 Rev07 6
Dry Stove Installation Guide 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 2010 Edition should also be carried out to ensure the flue and chimney are in good operating condition. Check the existing flue is in good condition with suitable access for collection and removal of debris. It is also important that suitable flue pipe (recommended at least 600mm in length) complying with the Building Regulations is used to connect the stove to the flue in the chimney. Suitable access should be provided into the flue for regular inspection and sweeping of the flue ways. The installer should comply with Building Regulations requirements in respect of providing a Notice Plate giving details on the chimney, flue lining, hearth and fireplace installation. Chimneys should be as straight as possible. 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 in length. If necessary a combination of 45 and 90 bends can be used as long as the sum of their angles is not greater then 180 in total. i.e four 45 bends, or two 45 and a 90 bend. BK545 Rev07 7
Dry Stove Installation Guide If the stove appears to be working hard but produces very little output to the room it is likely that excess 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. 5 Installing the Stove To make the stove easier to manoeuvre (and safer) we recommend you remove the following parts which can then be refitted when the stove is in its final position: Grate Bars Liners Door (To help prevent the glass from breaking) Operating Tool Ash pan Throat Plate 5.1 Removing the door Open the door so that it s perpendicular to the stove body and then carefully lift the stove door upwards off its hinges. To replace the door reverse the instructions above. 5.2 Removing the throat plate and liners The throat plate rests on liners and (in some models) a tertiary air bar. BK545 Rev07 8
Dry Stove Installation Guide With the fire door removed or open push up on the throat plate with the palm of one hand. With the other, remove the side liners and then lower the throat plate forward. It is easier to lower one side of the throat plate first to help remove it from its position and to allow it to fit through the opening of the stove. Once the throat plate has been removed you can also remove the rear liner(s). To replace the liners/throat plate follow the steps above in reverse. 5.3 Assembling the grate bars In a multi fuel stove the grate comprises of a series of cast iron grate bars, seated on a pair of combs. All bars in the grate are identical. Figure1: Flexfuel Grate Bars shown seated on their comb outside the stove. In stoves with a riddling grate system the bars should be seated with every other bar rotated 180 degrees, so the ends marked BK545 Rev07 9
Dry Stove Installation Guide 'H' and 'L' alternate on each comb. When assembling the grate, fit bars to the low sections of the comb first by seating the ends marked 'L' onto the low part of the comb, whilst the ends marked 'H' should then be seated on the high sections. In stoves with non-riddling grate systems the grate is assembled with the ends of the bars marked 'H' sitting on the front comb, and the ends marked 'L' sitting on the rear comb. 5.4 Fitting the spigot outlet to the stove The flue outlet spigot is found packed inside the appliance. The hot plate is supplied fitted to the top opening and is removed by turning clockwise. Smear a very thin layer of fire cement on the mating faces of the flue outlet and the hot plate. Fit the outlet to the appliance in the desired position. 5.5 Connecting the spigot outlet to the flue system Figure2: Fitting the flue pipe inside the spigot collar. BK545 Rev07 10
Dry Stove Installation Guide The flue pipe must be fitted inside the outlet spigot as shown in Figure 2 on the preceding page. Failure to do so could result in the spillage of condensation running down the flue. Fire cement should be used to create an airtight seal between the flue and spigot. 5.6 Sealing of terminals If an add in boiler is not to be fitted, please ensure that any partially cut circular terminals (located on the rear of the appliance) are sealed with fire cement, thus preventing surplus air entering the firebox, resulting in lower efficiency and poor fuel consumption. 5.7 Sealing the back and base of inset stoves to a fire surround In order for the stove to operate correctly and at maximum efficiency it is necessary to achieve a good seal between the back face of the stove convector section, the stove back base sections and the decorative fire surround and hearth. This should be achieved using fire cement. Any void surrounding an inset stove when installed should be filled with fire cement, vermiculite or similar in the interest of safety and efficiency. 5.8 Fixing 5kW inset stoves to the chair brick All Inset 5 stoves can be fixed to the chair brick if required. To do this it is necessary to remove the knock-out hole plugs in the rear of the stove behind the tertiary air bar. 5.9 Adjusting the self-levelling feet (if applicable) Adjustment is as follows: Position the stove on the hearth into its final resting place. BK545 Rev07 11
Dry Stove Installation Guide On the rear leg of the stove, loosen the pozi screw, and rotate the inner cam shaped levelling foot until this touches the hearth. Re-tighten the pozi screw. Check the stove is level with a spirit level. Repeat for the other rear leg. 5.10 Firebox liner panels Most Arada stoves use firebox liner panels to the sides and back. Some Villager wood burners also have firebox liners in the base of the stove. For detailed fitting instructions for Villager stoves please refer to www.aradastoves.com/support. Stoves which are being fitted with an add-in boiler should have the rear liner removed to create the space in which the boiler is fitted. For the majority of Arada stoves, the throat plate sits on top of the side and rear panels. These should come fitted to your stove, if however they are not, proceed as follows to fit them: Remove the fuel retainer. Set the small liner(s) into the back of the firebox. Insert the side liner panels. 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. Replace the fuel retainer. BK545 Rev07 12
Dry Stove Installation Guide 6 Commissioning the stove Before handing over the installation to the customer it is a requirement under Document J (of the Building Regulations for England and Wales) that the appliance is lit and the functioning of the chimney system is checked for satisfactory operation. Be sure that the chimney is operating and all smoke and fumes are vented to the atmosphere through the chimney terminal. Check all joints and seals. Clean the outside of the cold appliance with a lint free cloth or shoe brush to prevent any stains becoming burnt on. Check the flue draught which should read 10-20pa, or 0.1-0.2 mbar. Consult a suitably qualified person who will have the knowledge and equipment to perform a test. For a registered competent persons scheme, such as HETAS, please complete a Certificate of Compliance, which is used for checking and reporting the installation as imposed by the Government. Otherwise please ensure the installation is approved by your local building control officer. Ensure a Carbon Monoxide alarm is fitted. This must be between 1m to 3m from the appliance, and approximately 150mm below the ceiling level. A fireguard conforming to BS 8423:2002 should be used in the presence of children or infirm people. A notice plate should be provided containing information on the performance characteristics of the hearth, fireplace, flue or chimney. Explain the following to the customer: How to operate the riddling mechanism and air control lever. The importance of an adequate air supply to the room. BK545 Rev07 13
Dry Stove Installation Guide The importance of regularly having the chimney swept / inspected. That a protective glove should be used when operating the stove. How changes in the weather can effect the performance of the stove. Using the correct fuels. BK545 Rev07 14
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Dry Stove Installation Guide Manual last updated: July 2014 Arada Ltd 2014 T: +44 (0)1297 35700 info@aradastoves.com - www.aradastoves.com Arada Ltd - Weycroft Avenue - Axminster - Devon - EX13 5HU BK545 Rev07
Aarrow Stove User Guide December 2015 BS EN 13240:2001 +A2:2004 CE BK530 Rev13
Arada Ltd December 2015 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Aarrow stove! More than 30 years of experience has been put into the development of your stove to ensure ultimate performance and years of trouble free use and enjoyment. Every detail of your stove has been carefully designed and engineered which is why we are so confident in the reliability of our products. Your Aarrow stove is built to the highest standard of craftsmanship using the best materials and the most modern equipment available. It is a highly efficient and sophisticated piece of machinery and when properly installed and operated it should provide a lifetime of heating satisfaction. Should you have any questions about your stove which are not covered by this manual, please contact the Arada retailer in your area, call our technical support department on +44 (0)1297 35998 or visit our website www.aradastoves.com which offers a wealth of information on how to care for, and get the best from your stove. Please ensure that you read these instructions in full and understand them before operating your stove. Arada has a policy of continuous product development and therefore we reserve the right to amend specifications without prior notice. Due to printing cycles, items or options may be described before they are generally available or after they have ceased. Please check with your retailer or dealer if you are unsure about any aspect of your stove, its installation or correct use.
Contents 1 Warnings 1 1.1 Health and Safety........................... 1 1.2 Smoke control areas.......................... 2 2 Advice on fuel types 2 2.1 Wood.................................. 2 2.2 Solid fuel................................ 3 3 Before using your stove 3 4 Air inlet controls 4 4.1 Location and operation of the controls............... 5 4.1.1 Primary air........................... 5 4.1.2 Airwash system / Secondary air............... 6 4.2 i Series air controls.......................... 6 4.2.1 i Series Cassette Stoves................... 6 4.2.2 i Series Freestanding Stoves................. 8 5 Lighting your stove 8 5.1 Smoke Control Zones......................... 8 5.1.1 Refuelling on to a low fire bed................ 8 5.1.2 Fuel overloading........................ 9 5.1.3 Operation with door left open................ 9 5.1.4 Dampers left open...................... 9 5.2 Burning wood.............................. 9 5.3 Burning solid fuels........................... 10 5.4 Burning solid fuels in an i Series stove................ 11 5.5 Warning - Fume / Smoke emissions................. 13 5.5.1 Refuelling on to a low fire bed................ 13 6 Further information for all stove owners 13 6.1 Door glass............................... 13 6.2 Reduced burning............................ 14 6.3 Periods of non-use (summer months)................ 14 6.4 Replacement parts........................... 14 6.5 Ash removal.............................. 15 7 Further information for multi fuel stove owners 16 7.1 Multi fuel or Flexifuel grates...................... 16 BK530 Rev13
8 How heat is delivered by your stove 17 8.1 Radiant heat.............................. 17 8.2 Convected heat............................ 17 9 Ongoing care for your Aarrow stove 18 9.1 Adjusting the door hinges....................... 18 9.2 Liners / firebricks........................... 18 9.3 Throat plate.............................. 19 9.4 Fire door seal.............................. 19 9.5 Cracked glass.............................. 19 10 Further resources / reading 19 11 Guarantee 21 11.1 Guarantee............................... 21 11.2 Terms and Conditions......................... 21 11.3 General................................. 23 BK530 Rev13
1 Warnings Pure Petroleum coke or Bituminous house coal must not be burned in this appliance. The use of these fuels will invalidate the appliance guarantee. Arada recommends the use of HETAS approved smokeless fuels which have been deemed suitable for use on closed appliances, including multi fuel stoves. If in doubt, contact The Solid Fuel Association, telephone: 0845 601 4406 / 01773 835400 or visit www.solidfuel.co.uk. It is a legal requirement that the installation of all new or replacement, wood or solid fuel heating appliances obtain building control approval from your local authority. This can be done by using a qualified heating engineer, affiliated to a government approved competent persons scheme such as operated by HETAS. If in doubt, contact HETAS Limited, telephone: 01684 278170 or visit www.hetas.co.uk. A fireguard conforming to BS 8423:2002 should be used in the presence of children or elderly people. Do not use aerosol sprays or any other flammable materials near the appliance when in use. Arada Ltd will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental loss or injury however caused. Any manufacturer s instructions must not be taken as overriding statutory requirements. Please Note: Classification of these appliances is for intermittent use. Any further warnings in this document will be marked out in a box such as this one. Ignoring the warnings could lead to damage/injury to persons and/or property. 1.1 Health and Safety Please consult health and safety guidelines for advice on handling heavy and/or large items. BK530 Rev13 1
1.2 Smoke control areas Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole or part of the district of the authority to be a smoke control area. It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a building, from a furnace or from any fixed boiler if located in a designated smoke control area. It is also an offence to acquire an "unauthorised fuel" for use within a smoke control area unless it is used in an "exempt" appliance ("exempted" from the controls which generally apply in the smoke control area). The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has powers under the Act to authorise smokeless fuels or exempt appliances for use in smoke control areas in England. In Scotland and Wales this power rests with Ministers in the devolved administrations for those countries. Separate legislation, the Clean Air (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, applies in Northern Ireland. Therefore it is a requirement that fuels burnt or obtained for use in smoke control areas have been "authorised" in Regulations and that appliances used to burn solid fuel in those areas (other than "authorised" fuels) have been exempted by an Order made and signed by the Secretary of State or Minister in the devolved administrations. Further information on the requirements of the Clean Air Act can be found here : http://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/ Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean Air Act 1993 including designation and supervision of smoke control areas and you can contact them for details of Clean Air Act requirements The ECB5FPLUS SC, ECB7PLUS SC, i400/i400t FSCE, i500 SCE, i600 SCE, i600slf and i750 SCE have been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas when burning wood. 2 Advice on fuel types 2.1 Wood As a natural and renewable fuel, wood is the first choice for burning, however burning wood requires a little effort and planning. Any type of wood is suitable (though hardwood is preferable) 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 BK530 Rev13 2
9 months in the case of soft wood, and at least 24 months in the case of hard wood. We recommend that for general burning, wood should be split into logs of no more than 100mm (4 inches) diameter. If, when burning wood, you see signs of sticky tar inside the appliance or chimney, your wood is green or too wet and requires further seasoning. An electronic moisture meter can be obtained in order to determine the moisture content of your wood fuel. Paper will burn successfully. Burn dry paper only or chimney damage will occur. Wet wood must not be used as this will greatly contribute to the creation of tar and creosote which may, in extreme cases, run down the chimney in liquid form. This will seriously damage both the chimney and the appliance and increase the risk of a chimney fire. 2.2 Solid fuel If you have chosen a multi/solid fuel stove this will have a cast iron riddling grate which allows you to burn a wider variety of fuel types. It is important to ensure that your fuel is intended for use in a stove, modern stoves are designed for use with current cleaner burning and smokeless fuels. Arada recommends the use of HETAS approved smokeless fuels which have been deemed suitable for use on closed appliances including multi fuel stoves. For additional advice on fuels, please refer to The Solid Fuel Association (www.solidfuel.co.uk) or HETAS (www.hetas.co.uk). 3 Before using your stove Aarrow stoves are designed to be operated with the fire door(s) closed at all times, apart from refuelling (when alight) or cleaning (when cold). Never leave the appliance unattended for an extended length of time with the door(s) open. BK530 Rev13 3
Prior to lighting the stove for the first time, please check with the installer that: Installation and all building work is complete. (Refer to the installation guide.) The chimney is sound, has been swept and is free from obstruction. Building Regulations and any local by-laws have been followed during installation. All firebox liner panels and throat plate are in place. The chimney draw has been checked and is within specification (between 0.1mb to 0.2mb, or 10-20 pascals). This ensures your stove will operate predictably and efficiently. A Carbon Monoxide detector is correctly installed in the same room as the appliance. Ensure that you have read and understood these instructions before lighting the fire. Our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/user/aradastoves features a collection of videos designed to help you get the best from your Aarrow stove. Always wear suitable protective fire gloves when refuelling your stove, such as the Arada glove supplied with your stove. We recommend that you light a small fire for the first few days of use to cure the paint and allow the castings to relax. During this process the paint surface may smoke briefly, and you may smell a slight odour for an hour or so. The vapour is harmless and should not be confused with fume emissions, however, it is advisable to keep the area well ventilated until the vapour disperses. You may hear your stove produce clicking or ticking noises whilst it heats up or cools down. This is completely normal and is produced by the expansion and contraction of the steel components in your stove when its temperature changes. 4 Air inlet controls If you have an Aarrow iseries stove please turn to section 4.2.1 on page 6 for information on how your air control system works and should be operated as it differs from the information below. BK530 Rev13 4
Please note that Aarrow ECB5PLUS SC and ECB7PLUS SC stoves have a fixed primary air control. The air supply for these models is regulated and supplied via the air wash system and its associated control(s). 4.1 Location and operation of the controls Your stove has two air inlet controls. These are located either on the stove body or the stove door. The primary air inlet provides under draught to the base of the fire chamber and the airwash system (secondary air) provides overdraught and airwash jets. The exact controls may differ from those illustrated in this manual but will work in the same way. Figure 1: Single door stove air inlet controls. 4.1.1 Primary air Primary air enters the appliance through the inlets near to the bottom of the fire door. Your stove has a control knob to adjust the flow of the primary air. Sliding the knob to the right will increase the amount of air intake to the stove, as shown in position 4 (in figure 1). To decrease, push the slider to the left, as shown in position 3 (in figure 1). BK530 Rev13 5
4.1.2 Airwash system / Secondary air The airwash/secondary air inlet has an internal sliding plate with slots, housed in a cover plate, and is located either above or at the top of the fire door. Sliding the control knob to the right as far as it will go, achieves the fully open position, see position 2 (in figure 1 on the previous page). Sliding it to the left will shut off the air inlet slots as shown in position 1. The air wash control for ECB5PLUS SC and ECB7PLUS SC cannot be fully closed. This is to prevent shut down of the appliance. 4.2 i Series air controls 4.2.1 i Series Cassette Stoves The Aarrow i Series cassette stove range features a single air control slider which correctly and conveniently configures both the primary and secondary air flow. Figure 2 on the following page illustrates the four main settings of the air control which should be used when burning either wood or solid fuels respectively. Setting the slider somewhere between the fully open and fully closed settings allow you to control the burn rate of the fire. BK530 Rev13 6
Figure 2: i Series air inlet controls. BK530 Rev13 7
4.2.2 i Series Freestanding Stoves The Aarrow i Series freestanding stove features two air control sliders. The slider on the right hand side is used when burning solid fuels, whereas the slider on the left is used when burning wood. Keep the unused slider in the closed position. Figure 3 illustrates the open and closed settings of the two air controls. Setting the slider somewhere between the fully open and fully closed positions allows you to control the burn rate for either fuels. Figure 3: i Series air inlet controls. 5 Lighting your stove 5.1 Smoke Control Zones Please check the data plate before operating in a Smoke Control Zone to ensure it is a compliant product, indicated by the letters SCE or just SC following the product name. The i400 / 400 T F SCE, i500 SCE, i600 SCE, i600slf i750 SCE, ECB5PLUS SC and ECB7PLUS SC have been recommended for burning wood in a smoke control area and are manufactured with a modified air control to prevent full closure. 5.1.1 Refuelling on to a low fire bed If there is insufficient burning material in the firebed to light a new fuel charge, excessive smoke emission can occur. Refuelling must be carried out onto a sufficient quantity of glowing embers and ash that the new fuel charge will ignite in a reasonable period. If there are too few embers in the fire bed, add suitable kindling to prevent excessive smoke BK530 Rev13 8
5.1.2 Fuel overloading The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual should not be exceeded, overloading can cause excess smoke. 5.1.3 Operation with door left open Operation with the door open can cause excess smoke. The appliance must not be operated with the appliance door left open except as directed in the instructions. 5.1.4 Dampers left open Operation with the air controls or dampers open can cause excess smoke. The appliance must not be operated with air controls or dampers door left open except as directed in the instructions 5.2 Burning wood When wood is burnt it is in fact the wood gas that burns and this requires a good supply of air coming from above the fuel. For this reason we will use all the air inlets while igniting the stove, but will then reduce this to air coming from the airwash system and over draught. As much as 40% of the heat from burning wood is obtained from secondary combustion and this can be severely hampered by air entering the fire box from below the fuel via the primary air inlet control. 1. Multi fuel stoves need the grate system set to its wood burning position using the supplied operating tool as follows: On stoves with a riddling lever at the front of the stove body, push the control inwards. On stoves with a riddling lever to the side of the stove, lever the control upwards. 2. Set the fire by using scrunched up newspaper and placing a layer of dry kindling wood on top of this. The use of two or three fire lighters may assist in lighting the kindling. BK530 Rev13 9
3. Fully open your air control(s) and light the fire. 4. After the kindling has caught light, you should almost close the fire door leaving it ajar by about 20mm. This will aid flue draw during the initial lighting of the fire. 5. The flue temperature and draw should be established after five minutes, and the kindling reduced to form an ember bed. Carefully load the stove with well seasoned wood and fully close the fire door. 6. After ten to fifteen minutes, close the primary air control and regulate the airwash system to control the burn rate and maintain clear glass, typically by reducing to approximately half open. i Series stove owners can regulate the burn rate by adjusting the air control slider between its fully open and fully closed (for wood burning) settings. 7. Close the primary air control on non-i Series stoves as generally no air from below the grate is required when burning wood. 5.3 Burning solid fuels If you have an i Series stove please read section 5.4 on the following page for instructions on burning solid fuels in your appliance. Solid fuel burns best with its air supply for combustion coming from underneath the fuel. To achieve this the burn will be controlled by the primary air control (see section 4 on page 4). This allows you to control the flow of air underneath the grate. Riddling the stove occasionally will also help to ensure that burnt fuel does not prevent the supply of air from reaching the fire. Please do not attempt to burn solid fuels in a dedicated wood burning stove. To burn solid fuel, your stove must have a cast iron grate to withstand the higher temperatures involved. To do so could damage your stove and will void your warranty. 1. To begin, set your stove riddling grate to its solid fuel setting as follows: BK530 Rev13 10
On stoves with a riddling lever at the front of the stove body, push the control inwards. On stoves with a riddling lever to the side of the stove, lever the control downwards. 2. Set the airwash / primary air slider to about one quarter open and the primary air slider fully open (see section on Air inlet controls on page 4). 3. Light as with wood fuel (see steps 2, 3 and 4 on page 9), with kindling and fire lighters. 4. Once flue draw has been established, after about five minutes, carefully load the stove with fuel and close the door. 5. When the fire is well alight regulate the burning rate by controlling the primary air inlet control. 6. The airwash should be opened sufficiently to keep the door glass clean. Whilst burning solid fuel it can be beneficial to occasionally riddle the grate bars so any burnt fuel will fall between the grate bars into the ash pan below. This will ensure a good under draught is maintained. This should be done with the supplied operating tool whilst wearing protective gloves. 5.4 Burning solid fuels in an i Series stove Solid fuel burns best with its air supply for combustion coming from underneath the fuel. To achieve this the burn will be controlled by setting the air control slider into the solid fuel range of settings (see section 4.2.1 on page 6). This allows you to control the flow of air underneath the grate. Riddling the stove occasionally will also help to ensure that burnt fuel does not prevent the supply of air from reaching the fire. BK530 Rev13 11
Please do not attempt to burn solid fuels in a dedicated wood burning stove. To burn solid fuel, your stove must have a cast iron riddling grate to withstand the higher temperatures involved. To do so could damage your stove and will void your warranty. 1. To begin, set your stove riddling grate to its solid fuel setting as shown below by pulling the grate control (found behind the stove door) outwards with the operating tool: 2. Set your slider position to fully open for solid fuels by sliding it to the right (see instructions on page 6). 3. Light as with wood (see steps 2, 3 and 4 on page 9), with kindling and fire lighters. 4. Once flue draw has been established, after about five minutes, carefully load the stove with fuel and close the door. 5. When the fire is well alight regulate the burning rate by setting the air control slider along its range of motion for solid fuel burning. Whilst burning solid fuel it can be beneficial to occasionally riddle the grate bars so any burnt fuel will fall between the grate bars into the ash pan below. This will ensure a good under draught is maintained. This should be done with the supplied operating tool whilst wearing protective gloves. BK530 Rev13 12
5.5 Warning - Fume / Smoke emissions Warning: Properly installed, with a suitable flue or chimney, operated and maintained correctly, this appliance will not emit fumes into the dwelling. Occasional fumes when de-ashing and refuelling 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: Open doors and windows to ventilate room. Let the fire die or extinguish and safely dispose of fuel from the appliance. Check for flue or chimney 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. 5.5.1 Refuelling on to a low fire bed If there is insufficient burning material in the firebed to light a new fuel charge, excessive smoke emission can occur. Refuelling must be carried out onto a sufficient quantity of glowing embers and ash that the new fuel charge will ignite in a reasonable period. If there are too few embers in the fire bed, add suitable kindling to prevent excessive smoke 6 Further information for all stove owners 6.1 Door glass The door glass should remain clear during normal burning. However under certain conditions, such as burning at a low rate, using damp wood or overnight burning, the glass may become somewhat blackened. To remedy this, operate the appliance at a fast rate. Alternatively when the stove is cold, open the door BK530 Rev13 13
and clean the inside face of the glass with a damp cloth or with glass cleaner (available from stove shops and www.aradastoves.com). 6.2 Reduced burning 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, fifteen to twenty minutes twice a day. To avoid chimney problems your appliance should not be burnt at a reduced burn rate without a period of fast burning. Fast burning is when the stove is burnt with a lively flame and a higher temperature. We also advise against stoking the fire with wood and reducing the air intake(s) before leaving the stove to extinguish (perhaps when retiring to bed) as this can lead to a cooling of the stove and flue also resulting in incomplete combustion and sooty deposits. Over firing and chimney fires DO NOT over fire your appliance. Firing the stove at maximum for prolonged periods may result in over-firing. If the chimney connector or casing glows red the appliance is being over-fired and this may result in a chimney fire. 6.3 Periods of non-use (summer months) Please ensure that your stove is left clean and moving components are well lubricated with a water repelling corrosion inhibitor for the summer months (during periods of prolonged non-use). If possible store the throat plate outside of the stove. Check all moveable components at regular intervals, to ensure they are moving freely. Allow air movement through the stove by opening the airwash and primary air inlet control(s) to about half way, open or leave the door ajar. This will allow a free flow of air through the appliance thus preventing moisture and condensation forming inside the stove and chimney. This preventative maintenance will ensure your stove stays in the best condition for the coming winter months. 6.4 Replacement parts As a leading manufacturer we are conscious of being able to support all our stove users with the supply of spare parts to ensure your continued enjoyment BK530 Rev13 14
and warmth from your Aarrow stove from Arada. You can find a complete list of spares and consumables such as liners, grate bars and throat plates as well as items to enhance its visual appearance and efficiency such as Arada anthracite stove paint and rope kits. All replacement parts or accessories can be ordered from your local stove dealer or online direct from Arada at visit www.aradastoves.com/support. It is worth noting that the fitting of non-official Arada parts to your stove may invalidate its guarantee. 6.5 Ash removal The appliance will require ash to be removed periodically but an ash bed of approximately 20mm (3/4 inches) should be maintained when burning wood. The ash pan should be emptied 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 reduce the life span of the grate. To remove ash use the supplied operating tool: Open the door of the stove, pausing briefly when ajar so as to allow the fire to adjust to the increased air supply. Put the fork end of the operating tool into the slots of the ash pan and remove from the ash pit chamber. Empty the ash into a suitable container and replace the ash pan into the stove, withdraw the operating tool and close the fire door. Warning: The ash can be very hot. Care must be taken not to burn hands or household objects with falling embers. Empty only into a metal container. Even if the ash appears cold, red-hot embers may be concealed and could easily start a fire or cause an injury. BK530 Rev13 15
7 Further information for multi fuel stove owners 7.1 Multi fuel or Flexifuel grates The grate in your Aarrow stove comprises of a series of reciprocating cast iron bars seated on a pivoted comb. These should come pre-assembled in your new stove. All bars in the grate are identical, but every other bar is turned 180 degrees, with the ends of the bars marked "H" sitting on the high sections of the comb, and the ends marked "L" sitting on the low sections. The riddling lever, either on the side or front of your stove, can be operated with the stove operating tool to riddle ash into the ash pan below. Only riddle the stove with the door closed unless your stove requires you to open the door to access the riddling mechanism. Stop riddling once red embers begin to fall into the ash pan. After extended use it may be necessary to replace some of the grate bars. Periodic inspection of the bars is recommended and any damaged bars should be replaced. Also check for obstructions that may prevent the operation of the riddling mechanism. BK530 Rev13 16
8 How heat is delivered by your stove 8.1 Radiant heat All Aarrow stoves radiate heat into the room. The radiated heat is most intense at the front of the stove and less intense the further you move away from the stove. This radiated heat is delivered as infrared rays which heat the objects they strike. It is then these objects (such as the chimney breast, hearth etc.) which heat the surrounding air. 8.2 Convected heat Air immediately adjacent to the stove is heated as a result of contact with its hot surfaces. This air then rises being replaced by cooler air which is then heated and rises again. This creates a circuit or flow of air referred to as a convection current, which helps to distribute heat around the room in which the stove has been installed. BK530 Rev13 17
Aarrow i Series cassette stoves benefit from having a convection system which further encourages this movement of air supplying additional heat to the room. The colder air is drawn into a chamber at the base of the stove and warms up as it goes around the back of the stove before entering the room from the top of the stove. 9 Ongoing care for your Aarrow stove The following items should be checked on your stove at regular intervals to help ensure that the safe and efficient use of your stove continues for many years to come. This should only be done when the stove is unlit and cold. 9.1 Adjusting the door hinges Once the appliance has been under fire for a period of time the fire door may appear to have moved out of alignment with relation to the door aperture or catch. This is quite normal and due to the settling of the casting. Doors attached with two hinges fixed to the body with screws can be re-aligned as follows: When the appliance is cold, open the fire door so that it is at right angles to the front of the stove and then lift the fire door up off its hinges. Gently tap the hinge pins to compensate for the misalignment and then re-fit the door and check to ensure it now sits square to the body; if not repeat the above steps. If the fire door needs to be raised, please follow the instructions below: When the appliance is cold, open the fire door so that it is at right angles to the front of the stove and lift the fire door up off the hinges. Drop one washer on the top and bottom hinge pins. Fit the door and check. Repeat again if necessary. 9.2 Liners / firebricks The stoves liners (also known as firebricks) may become cracked after long periods of heavy use or after being knocked by the loading of fuel or a poorly BK530 Rev13 18
aimed fire poker. If the liners are still staying in situ and are able to support the throat plate correctly there is no need to replace them. Cracked liners will not in themselves affect the performance of the stove. 9.3 Throat plate The throat plate should be removed from the stove and checked once a month and any accumulated deposits should be cleaned off. This is best done with a brush. After a period of time the throat plate may begin to corrode or distort and will require replacing. A replacement throat plate can be sourced from your dealer or at www.aradastoves.com. 9.4 Fire door seal The rope seal around the edges of the main fire door should also be checked. Look for signs of fraying, peeling away or the ends not meeting. If the rope is unable to create a good seal with the stove body it should be repaired/replaced. A poor seal will decrease your ability to control the burn rate and its efficiency whilst leading to an increase in heat lost through the flue. 9.5 Cracked glass It is not recommended to operate the stove with cracked glass; this can lead to over firing due to air leaking into the firebox and it may fail completely leading to personal injury or a fire. You should discontinue use of your stove until it has been repaired. You can source replacement glass kits from your stove dealer or online at www.aradastoves.com 10 Further resources / reading Once again we would like to thank you for buying your Aarrow stove. When you buy a 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. We appreciate that we have given you a lot of information to read, but we hope it has been clear and helpful and that you are now able to enjoy the full benefits of your stove. However if you have any queries, doubts or would like further advice please do not hesitate to speak to your Aarrow dealer or call us. You will find our contact BK530 Rev13 19
details after this paragraph as well as a list of resources where you can discover more information about your stove and associated articles. HETAS www.hetas.co.uk Solid Fuel Association www.solidfuel.co.uk Document J Building Regulations (Combustion Appliances) www.planningportal.gov.uk/ The National Association of Chimney Sweeps (NACS) www.nacs.org.uk/ Arada Technical Support 01297 35998 technical@aradastoves.com Arada Stoves Support Site www.aradastoves.com/support BK530 Rev13 20
11 Guarantee When you buy an Arada stove, you are not only buying a first class appliance, you are receiving a commitment from us to look after you and your appliance. 11.1 Guarantee If any part of the main body of the stove fails due to a manufacturing or material defect during the guarantee period that applies in respect of the relevant stove (as set out below), Arada will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace your Arada stove, for no charge. For the purposes of this guarantee, a material or manufacturing defect includes the splitting or cracking of the main body (defined as the steel outer casing and items fixed immovably to the casing). The following guarantee periods shall apply in respect of the following Arada stoves: Non-boiler Aarrow and Villager stoves come with a lifetime guarantee Non-boiler Hamlet stoves come with a ten year guarantee Stratford and Villager boiler stoves come with a five year guarantee Hamlet boiler stoves have a three year guarantee Arada s range of AX stoves have a one year guarantee The external paint finish and thermostat (if factory fitted) carry a one-year guarantee only. This guarantee is subject to the Terms and Conditions set out below. 11.2 Terms and Conditions The following terms and conditions must be satisfied in order for your stove to be covered by the guarantee set out above: 1. Your stove must have been purchased from an officially approved Arada dealer. 2. You must be the original purchaser of the stove in order to make a claim. This guarantee is not valid in relation to any claims made by someone who did not originally purchase the stove from Arada or an approved Arada dealer. BK530 Rev13 21
3. Any claim under this guarantee must be made through the approved Arada dealer where the stove was purchased and accompanied by proof of purchase (e.g. a valid receipt). Stoves not purchased from an approved Arada dealer will not be covered by this guarantee. 4. Your stove must be installed in the UK for this guarantee to be valid. Stoves installed outside of the UK will not be covered by this guarantee. 5. Your stove must have been installed by a suitably qualified person and in accordance with the manufacturer s installation instructions. Stoves not installed by a suitably qualified person or not installed in accordance with the manufacturer s installation instructions will not be covered by this guarantee. 6. Any claims under this guarantee shall not be valid where the installation of the stove does not conform to all required building regulations and other legislation in force at the time of purchase and where flue draw readings have not been made to confirm a suitability of the flue. The manufacturer s decision as to whether this condition has been satisfied shall be final. 7. The guarantee does not cover damage caused to the stove through careless handling or misuse or neglect of the appliance (misuse and neglect being not following the manufacturer s instructions and user guides in relation to the stoves, including the use of non-recommended fuels). 8. The following consumable service items are not covered by this guarantee: Firebox linings Grate bars Fuel retainer Throat plate / FED plate / Baffle plate Gaskets Door glass Seals Associate parts 9. The guarantee does not cover damage caused by storing or using the stove in a damp environment, defects or faults caused by local conditions such as draught problems and chimney defects or corrosion caused by condensation, damp or water ingress into the flue, chimney or the surrounding of the stove. 10. The guarantee is only valid if the stove is serviced and checked annually by a suitably qualified heating engineer, with documentation to be retained and produced in the event of a claim being made. 11. The guarantee is only valid where any spare parts used are supplied by Arada or an approved Arada dealer. The use of spares other than those supplied by Arada Limited shall invalidate the guarantee. Parts can BK530 Rev13 22
be sourced through an approved dealer or directly from Arada online at www.aradastovesandspares.com. 12. The guarantee is not valid where any repairs or modifications have been made to the stove which have been carried out by anyone other than Arada or its authorised representatives or approved dealers. 13. All guarantee periods commence on the date of purchase and are non-transferable and solely for the benefit of the original purchaser of the stove. 11.3 General Our guarantee is offered as an addition to your statutory rights and will not affect your statutory rights. You can obtain information about your legal rights from trading standards offices or a citizens advice bureau. If you believe your fire is not working correctly or it has broken down, in the first instance please contact your local retailer or installer for assistance. This guarantee is applicable in the UK only and operates exclusively in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. March 2015 BK530 Rev13 23
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Manual last updated: December 2015 Arada Ltd 2015 T: +44 (0)1297 35700 info@aradastoves.com Arada Ltd - Weycroft Avenue - Axminster - Devon - EX13 5HU www.aradastoves.com BK530 Rev13