User manual

ENGLISH RAIS - manual for RAIS 700
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IMPORTANT - Warning Note!
Properly installed, operated and maintained this appliance will not emit fumes into the
dwelling. Occasional fumes from de-ashing and re-fuelling may occur. However, persistent
fume emission is potentially dangerous and must not be tolerated. If fume emission does
persist, the following immediate actions should be taken:
(a) Open doors and windows to ventilate room.
(b) Let the fire out or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the appliance.
(c) Check for flue or chimney blockage, and clean if required.
(d) Do not attempt to relight the fire until the cause of the fume emission has been iden-
tified and corrected. If necessary seek expert advice.
IMPORTANT - Warning Note!
Do not use an aerosol spray on or near the stove when it is alight.
IMPORTANT - Safety advice!
When using the stove in situations where children, aged and/or infirm persons are pres-
ent a fireguard must be used to prevent accidental contact with the stove. The fireguard
should be manufactured in accordance with BS 8423:2002 (Replaces BS 6539).
Lighting and fuelling
To light the stove, use alcohol briquettes or similar, as well as approx. 2 kg of firewood,
split into kindling sticks. Set the air damper to the fully open position.
TIPS before firing up:
Open a door or window close to the wood burning stove.
If there is a “storm” in the stove coming from the chimney, it is advisable to
place a screwed-up piece of newspaper between the upper baffle plate and
the chimney(1), set the paper on fire(2), and wait until you hear a “rum
bling” noise in the chimney.(3) This means that there definitely is a draught
in the chimney and you avoid smoke in the room.
Light the fire(4) and shut the door, leaving the door ajar approx. 10-15 mm.(5).
When the flames are clear - after approx. 5-10 min. - close the door(6)
Damper - see adjustment of air damper.
After approx. 10-20 min. - when you have a good bed of glowing embers (7) - add 2-3
pieces of wood.
Leave the door ajar (8) until the fire has caught on properly - close the door(9).
Damper - see adjustment of air damper.
After approx. 5 min. - or when the flames are clear and stable (10) - close the damper
gradually.
It is recommendable to have a layer of ash of approx. 20 mm, as it has an insulating
effect.
Note! During operation the door should always remain shut.