Installation manual

Aarrow Ecoburn Stoves
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FUEL TYPES
SAFETY NOTICE
The most efficient use of this appliance is with
the fire door(s) closed at all times, apart from
re-fuelling (when alight) or cleaning (when
cold).
NEVER leave the appliance unattended for an
extended length of time with the door(s) open.
If this is the case, a spark guard must be used
and the operating efficiency of the appliance
will decrease.
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 100mm
(4”) diameter.
WARNING : 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.
Please Note : If you have sticky tar inside the
appliance or chimney your wood is ‘Green’ or
too wet.
Please Note : The burn classification for all
appliances in these instructions are classed as
intermittent use.
Recommended Reading ;
“Wood as a fuel” available from the Forestry
Commission.
PAPER– Paper will burn successfully. Burn dry
paper only or chimney damage will occur.
WARNING : NEVER BURN PLASTICS OR
HOUSEHOLD WASTE IN YOUR STOVE.
WARNING : NEVER BURN LIQUID FUELS IN
YOUR STOVE.
PLEASE CONTACT : The Manufacturer
For Further Details & Advice On The
Use Of Other Fuels.
Please Note : Do not use smaller sizes than
Stovesse, eg: Beans, Peas or Grains.
Do 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 stove for the first time,
check with the installer that :
 Installation and all building work is complete.
 The chimney is sound and has been swept and
is free from obstruction.
 Adequate provision for combustion air has been
made, i.e. a permanent vent of at least 550mm
sq per KW of rated output above 5KW, is fitted in
the room in which the appliance is installed.
Please note page 10, if a flue stabiliser is fitted to
the flue.
 That Building Regulations and any local by laws
have been followed during installation. See
installation section of this manual.
 All firebox liner panels and throat plate are in
place.
 That the chimney draw has been checked and is
within specification. With the chimney warm, the
draught should be between 1-2 mm water gauge
or 0.1 to 0.2 mbar.
WARNING : An over drawing chimney can cause
over firing, resulting in damage to the appliance.
ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE READ &
UNDERSTOOD THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE LIGHTING THE FIRE.
ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE FIRE
GLOVES WHEN REFUELLING YOUR STOVE.
For additional further advise on fuels, please refer to
HETAS, Tel [phone] or www.hetas.co.uk and or
Solid Fuel Association, Tel [phone] or
www.solid-fuel.co.uk
HETAS Approval only covers the use of wood on the
appliance and does not cover the use of other fuels
either alone or mixed with other fuels, nor does it cover
instructions for uses of other fuels.