Classic Steel Stove MAYFAIR PART NO: 6909910 USER GUIDE GC0910
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Classic Steel Stove. Before attempting to install or use the stove, please read this manual throughout and follow the instructions carefully. Thoroughly familiarise yourself with this stove & its operation in order to ensure the safety of yourself and others around you. Henceforth, you can look forward to the stove giving you long and satisfactory service.
INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT WARNING! AN ACCREDITED HEATING ENGINEER MUST CARRY OUT THE INSTALLATION OF THIS STOVE. ALTERNATIVELY, SHOULD A NONACCREDITED ENGINEER UNDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION, YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CONTROL OFFICER WILL BE REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE COMPLETED INSTALLATION UNDER BUILDING REGULATION “J”. IT IS AN OFFENCE UNDER UK LAW, NOT TO COMPLY WITH THIS MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. IF THE STOVE IS NOT FITTED CORRECTLY BY AN APPROVED PERSON, IT COULD RESULT IN A HOUSE FIRE OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
THIS STOVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO A SUITABLE FLUE OUTLET. Due to high temperature this stove should be located well away from furniture and curtains. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of hot surfaces. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the stove. Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the stove. Keep the stove area clear of combustible materials, flammable liquids or vapours. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING CAN BE FATAL.
UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY UNPACKING Unwrap the stove and remove packing materials. Before proceeding, please check contents against the following list and advise your dealer immediately if any parts are missing. Refer also to parts list & diagram on pages 20 & 21.
2. The stainless rear cover panel incorporates a removable (knockout) disc which covers the rear flue aperture and blanking plate as shown in Fig 2. Use a strong screwdriver to break this away from the panel at the retaining welds and discard it. Fig 2 3. Undo the screws and remove the blanking plate from the rear of the stove as shown in Fig 3. • The fire-rope gasket will remain attached to the rear panel and must be carefully removed for re-use. Fig 3 4.
POSITIONING AND INSTALLATION In England and Wales, there are only two routes to legally install a domestic solid fuel or wood burning appliance. In other parts of the UK there are variations in legislation and processes. You can either: • Use a registered installer who can self certify that the work he does complies with the relevant Building Regulations; or • The consumer applies to their local authority building control department for a building notice, and pays the appropriate fee.
MATERIAL CLEARANCES The stove must have a minimum clearance of 1200 mm to combustable surfaces above. Always refer to your stove installer and if in doubt, consult local building regulations. It is recommended that the stove be installed at least 450 mm from combustible materials to the side and 300 mm to the rear. However, any household furnishings should be at least 1200 mm away from the front of the stove as they could be adversely affected by heat.
Sizes of flues in chimneys are stipulated in Table 2 of the Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document “J” as follows: 1. Stoves under 20 kW rated output which burn smokeless or low volatile fuel require a minimum flue size of 125 mm diameter (or rectangular flues having the same cross-sectional area and a minimum dimension not less than 100 mm for straight flues or 125 mm for flues with bends or offsets. 2.
Fig 7 External flue pipes should be Twin Wall. These retain the heat, enabling it to rise and disperse from the chimney. As an alternative approach, the calculation procedure within BS EN 13384-1 (2005) can be used as the basis for deciding whether a chimney design will provide sufficient draught. If in doubt, consult the Building Regulations.
INSPECTION & CLEANING Check that the chimney is in good condition, dry and free from cracks and obstructions. The diameter of the chimney should not be less than 150 mm and not more than 230 mm. If any of these requirements are not met, the chimney should be lined by a suitable method. The chimney must be swept before connection to the stove.
Stove Air Supplies Permanently open vents as below: Stove with flue draught stabiliser If design air permeability>5.0 m3/(h.m2) then 300 mm2/kW for first 5 kW of appliance rated output 850 mm2/kW for balance of appliance rated output If design air permeability<5.0 m3/(h.m2) then 850 mm2/kW for balance of appliance rated output Permanently open vents as below: Stove with no flue draught stabiliser If design air permeability>5.0 m3/(h.
Fig 8: Vertical register plate with bricked up fireplace. Fig 9: Horizontal register plate with top flue connection Fig 10: Horizontal register plate with rear flue connection. Fig 11: Horizontal register plate with optional vertical rear flue connection.
A non-combustible register plate minimum 1.5 mm thick should be fitted to all installations between the flue and the building structure. It’s suitability and fit should be checked by a qualified stove installation engineer against the current Building Regulations “J”. Fig 12 CLEANING THE FLUE Access for cleaning the flue should be incorporated in the system other than through the appliance (e.g. a soot door or access through a register plate).
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS Due consideration should be given to the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning following incomplete combustion of solid fuels in an enclosed space. Carbon monoxide detectors to BS EN 50291 are available for use in domestic premises and details are available in the official HETAS guide that can be viewed on their website at www.hetas.co.uk.
USING YOUR STOVE THE CONTROLS The amount of heat emitted by the stove is regulated by using the air control below the door. Pull the knob out to make the fire burn faster/push in to slow the rate of burning. Fig 13 WARNING: THE TEMPERATURE REACHED BY STOVE COMPONENTS DURING OPERATION MAY CAUSE AN INJURY TO AN END-USER. WHERE THESE ARE INTENDED TO BE ADJUSTED DURING OPERATION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PROTECTIVE GLOVES ARE WORN WHEN HANDING THESE PARTS.
The maximum length of fuel suitable for this stove is approx 33 cm so as to lay flat over the embers, and logs of greater than 10 cm diameter should be split. The UK Smoke Control Areas website (http:/www.uksmokecontrolareas.co.uk) defines the location of smoke controlled areas throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and lists all fuels which are authorised for use in Smoke Control Areas.
chemicals which will become deposited on the inside of the flue or chimney. This is an inefficient process which greatly increases the risk of a chimney fire and makes it necessary to sweep the chimney more often. ASH REMOVAL Keep the stove free from a heavy buildup of ash. The frequency of this is dependant upon the type and quality of fuel being used.
If the stove is purely ornamental, painting will provide a durable, attractive finish. If the stove is used for heating, a high temperature heat resistant paint (available from your Clarke dealer) must be used, in either aerosol or brush applied form. Should rust become apparent, clean thoroughly with a wire brush and apply a suitable anti-rust treatment.
should be swept frequently from top to bottom by a registered chimney sweep to remove any buildup of soot etc, the frequency being dependant upon the usage and the fuels being burnt. If the chimney is swept after a few weeks of regular use, the condition found will give an indication of the frequency of sweeping required. On an annual basis, the chimney is best swept just before the main winter burning season.
PARTS DIAGRAM ACCESSORIES Refer to the Clarke website www.clarkeinternational.com for a full range of Flue Pipes & Cowls for use with this stove.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Fire difficult to start. Wood green, too damp or poor quality. Use recommended fuel. Logs are too large. When lighting, use small, dry kindling. To maintain the fire use split logs. Air starvation. Open upper and lower air controls. Insufficient draught. Check that flue is not obstructed, sweep flue if necessary. Too much draught. Ensure that the air control is closed. Excessive draw. Install a draught stabiliser. Consult your dealer. Poor quality wood.
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