INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Stratford Multifuel Sf & Si Stoves Stratford Sf 50 Convector PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Congratulations on your choice of an Aarrow Stove. More than 20 years experience has been put into the development of our Stratford Multifuel to ensure ultimate performance and years of trouble free enjoyment. Every detail on the fire has been carefully engineered and designed which is why we are so confident in the reliability of our product.
The Stratford Sf & Si Installation and Operating Instructions Contents Operating Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Introduction - The Principle of the Fire Checklist A - Stratford Sf B - Stratford Si Fire Bed Firebrick Lining for Sf only Throat Inspection The Air System A - Interlock B - Multi-Purpose Operating Tool Glass/Trim Door Adjustments Spare Parts List A - Stratford Sf B - Stratford Si Accessories Fuels Lighting the Fire Overnight burning Ash removal Cleaning Safety 5 6 7 8 9 1
WARNING To All Solid Fuel Users PETROLEUM COKE SOME OF WHOSE BRAND NAMES ARE "CALCO", "PETROCOKE" OR "WONDERCO" MUST NOT BE BURNED IN THIS APPLIANCE TO USE THIS FUEL WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE WARRANTY IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE SOLID FUEL ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE FREEPHONE 0800 600000 THE USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY AARROW FIRES LTD WILL INVALIDATE THE APPPLIANCE GUARANTEE.
Operating Instructions For The Stratford Multifuel Sf & Si. 1. INTRODUCTION - THE PRINCIPLE OF THE FIRE Your Aarrow Fire 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. Safety is the most important consideration when installing your fire.
2. CHECK LIST Inside the appliance you should find the following. Grate Bars Fire Bed Surround Refractory Lining 230x197 Refractory lining 230x138 Refractory lining 230x115 Rear Brick Locking Channel Fuel Retainers Throat Plate Flue Spigot Hot Plate Ash Pan Operating Tool Thermostat* Instructions Stratford Sf 30 Stratford Sf 50 Stratford Sf 70 Stratford Sf 90 Stratford Si 40 Stratford Si 60 Conv. Boil. Conv. Boil. Conv. Boil. Conv. Boil. Conv. Boil. Conv. Boil.
3. FIRE BED Grate The grates in the Stratford Sf & Si 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" sitting on the high sections of the comb, and the ends marked "L" sitting on the low sections. Assembling the Grate (Fig.
4. REFRACTORY LINING FOR Sf CONVECTOR MODELS ONLY Warning: Refractory linings are very fragile, handle with extreme care. Stratford Sf Multifuel Convectors are lined with reflective panels, consisting of a combination of rectangular linings, which sit on the rear ledge, and side linings which sit on the landings. A throat plate is sited above the grate, so shaped that it rests on steel guides and between the side linings.
• • • • • • Remove front fuel retainer bars. Set the four linings on the side ledges on either side of the firebox. See Fig 5. Set the three 197mm x 230mm rectangular linings on the upper surface of the grate bar channel at the rear of the firebox. To keep the back linings in position, locate the stainless steel locking channel centred on the top edge of three rear linings.
6. THE AIR SYSTEM Flue Outlet/Hot Plate only for Sf The flue outlet is packed together with the firebrick lining and multi-purpose tool, inside the appliance. The hot plate comes fitted on the top of the fire.
Disassemble Air Wash (see fig. 7) The air wash may be disassembled for cleaning or adjustment to achieve this the following procedure should be followed when the fire is cold and unlit. • Support Air Wash cover with one hand • Move cover up by smartly tapping the bottom with a hammer. • Remove assembly from appliance. • Clean and/or adjust. • Refit using reverse procedure.
DOOR KNOB ASHPPAN OPERATING TOOL OPERATING TOOL Ash pit door Figure 8 7. GLASS/TRIM A gilt trim fitted around firedoor glass comes as standard. It clips on to the small lugs at the top and bottom of the aperture in the cast iron firedoor, as a "spring fit". When fitted, the trim locks the glass retaining clips in position. (see fig 9). If necessary the glass can be removed as follows: • Remove the gilt trim by pressing on the curved edge at the top until the trim can be disengaged from the lugs.
8. DOOR ADJUSTMENTS The catch can be adjusted by sharply tapping the catch on the inside of the door as shown in Fig 10. 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 on the door interlock mechanism. This is quite normal and due to the settling of the casing.
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B -Stratford Si Description Item Part No Si40 Ashpit Door, complete with Handle & Seal Ashpit Door Handle Decorative Trim (Door Surround) Gold Black Fire Door, Complete with handle, Glass, Gaskets, Clips & Seal Hinge Kit, Comprises 2 Hinges, 4 Shims & Fixings (1 set) Glass Replacement Kit, Complete with Gaskets & Clips (Not Glass) Glass Kit, Complete with Glass, Gasket & Clips Fire Door Handle complete Ash pan Comb & Comb Extension Grate Bar Fire Bed Surround Grate Bar landing with fixings Convector Mod
10. ACCESSORIES Stands Elegant stands are available for the Stratford Sf only. These increase the height of the appliance and rear flue outlet by approximately 125mm (6''). Check current brochure for details. Traceries For added decorative effect, beautiful Door Traceries (Arches, Dawn & Sunburst) are available for the complete Stratford fires range. Paint Matching aerosol paint to tone in any connecting flues, pipes or surrounding metalwork.
TECHNICAL DATA Room Heater only Room Heater with domestic hot water with optional add in boiler Room Heater with builtin wrap around boiler Min/Max output (kw) Max output to room (kw) Max output to water (kw) THE STRATFORD Sf RANGE Stratford Sf 30 Stratford Sf 50 Stratford Sf 70 Conv. Boiler Conv. Boiler Conv. Boiler 2-8 N/A N/A 5 - 26 N/A Boiler Boiler type 70/90 type 70/90 5.4 8 16 23 N/A 2.6 N/A N/A 3 3.6 2 2.5 3.
Recommended fuels are as fellows: 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 and Welsh Dry Steam Coal (Large/Small Nuts). 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. DO NOT USE SOFT COAL.
Lighting the fire Solid fuel burning • On multifuel fires with variable grate setting facility set the grate to the "coal" burning position. • Ensure that ash pan is in position and the fire door closed. • Set the air wash to one quarter open position. • Set the primary inlet to the fully open position (or the thermostat control knob to setting 8). • Light in the normal manner with paper and kindling, or use a fire lighter. • If using a gas poker be sure to remove it immediately the fire has started.
In the morning Open air control fully until the embers begin to glow brightly. Lightly de-ash. Place smaller pieces of fuel on the fire up to the top of the fuel retainer bars. When the fire is well established de-ash and empty the ash pan. • • • • Note: The exact setting of the controls will vary with chimney conditions etc. If the fire goes out with unburnt fuel left in the firebox, increase the air opening slightly, and vice versa.
For Stratford Si Engage the operating tool on the comb extention. Move up and down vigorously the riddling lever (Ash will fall into the ash pan beneath the grate). When de-ashing is complete re-set grate to previous position. Empty ash pan • • • • The ash pan should be emptied at least twice a day or when the level of ash reaches the top of the pan. On no account should the ash be allowed to build up to touch the grate as this will greatly shorten its life.
Aarrow fires are designed so that the flue can be swept through the appliance once the throat plate has been removed. Access for cleaning should also be incorporated in the chimney (i.e. a soot door). Door Glass The door glass should remain clear during normal daytime burning. However under certain conditions-such as burning at a low rate with damp fuel, or overnight burning of wood, the glass may become somewhat blackened. To remedy this, operate the appliance at a fast rate.
Installation Instructions For The Stratford Sf & Si Multifuel 17. GENERAL During installation ensure that adequate precautions are taken to avoid unnecessary risk to yourself or any householder. In particular the danger from asbestos dust and the caustic nature of the fire cement should be avoided by using these accepted methods: • Thoroughly soak any asbestos sheet prior to cutting or drilling. • Wear gloves when handing fire cement. • Wear goggles when chiselling or looking up chimneys.
21. 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 5502mm 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.
When a flue lining is fitted (to stainless steel or pumice chimney systems) it should be supported independently to the appliance, i.e. with clips, brackets, flue lintels, etc. NOT simply resting on top of the appliance. It should be possible to remove the fire for major maintenance work.
B - The Stratford Si Take out the removable items from the appliance (see section 18 Handling). Plug boiler connections, which are not required. Checking the thermostat. The thermostat is fitted within the outer casing on the left hand side of the unit's front. To remove the side panel loosen the top and bottom screws which can be found through the 2nd from top and bottom vents, the side panel can then be lifted up and off its key hole slots.
Reinstate brickwork around pipes using lime mortar, and make good. Fill the space around the appliance level with the top unit with Vermiculite cement (6 parts Vermiculite granules to 1 part Portland cement). The flue socket in the appliance is designed to receive 5'' or 6" nominal cast iron or heavy duty steel pipe connector which should be caulked with asbestos rope and fire cement.
Rain cap 600mm (24") minimum TYPICAL PREFABRICATED INSULATED CHIMNEY SYSTEM 50mm (2") gap to wall 2.
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS FOR INTEGRAL BOILER 22mm OPEN VENTS FEED AND EXPANSION TANK RADIATORS COLD WATER TANK GRAVITY RADIATOR DOMESTIC HOT WATER DRAW OFF GRAVITY RETURN 28mm PIPE DRAIN COCK PIPE STAT GRAVITY FLOW 28mm PIPE INDIRECT HOT WATER TANK RADIATORS DOMESTIC HOT WATER RETURN 28mm PIPE CENTRAL HEATING RETURN 22mm PIPE COMMON RETURN TO BOILER 28mm PIPE CENTRAL HEATING RETURN DRAIN COCK AT LOWEST POINT CIRCULATING PUMP INJECTOR TEE Central Heating and Domestic Hot Water, System Using T
26. WATER CONNECTIONS Heating systems The size of the heating system, which can be run, will depend on the output rating of the appliance. It will be necessary to work out heat loss calculations for the system envisaged 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.
A check list (Pre-lighting Checks) appears in the Operating Instructions, but in addition to this the installer should: • Operate the heating system and set the pump head. • Balance the radiators. • Re-vent and ensure no air locks. • Check the circulation round the primary system and the heat leak radiator, particularly when the pump is running, to ensure circulation is not reversed.
28. GUARANTEE Once again we would like to thank you very much for buying a Stratford fire. When you buy an Aarrow fire, 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. Your Aarrow fire carries a decreasing guarantee against manufacturing defects for a period of three years from date of purchase providing the registration card has been completed and returned to Aarrow Fires.
30. SERVICE RECORD Date of Visit Company Name of Engineer Telephone Work Carried Out Parts Replaced Stamp or Signature Should you have any questions about your fire that are not covered in this manual please contact our Technical Department on 01308 427234 Please keep all repair receipts safely Please ensure you have this manual available when an engineer visits as he will complete the service record chart.
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