ENVRIONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FIRE User Manual for New Zealand Authorisation number: 152619 (AS/NZS 4012/4013) Authorisation number: 154319 (ULEB) Website for authorised burners: http://ecan.govt.nz/services/online‐services/pages/authorised‐solid‐fuel‐burners.aspx EnviroSolve Ltd Exclusive Agent for New Zealand Dr Rene Haeberli Ohakune Road RD 3 Raetihi Phone: 06 485 4871 Mobile: 021 24 24 211 Email: rene.haeberli@envirosolve.co.nz Web: www.envirosolve.co.
Contents 1. 5 Eco‐friendly advices for sensible heating ............................................................................. 4 2. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 5 3. Bionic fire specification..................................................
9.2 Soot on glass ............................................................................................................................... 21 9.3 Stove is burning too strong ......................................................................................................... 21 9.4 Stove is burning too weakly ........................................................................................................ 21 10. Secure the fire ..............................................................
1. 5 Eco‐friendly advices for sensible heating Effective lighting: use dry brushwood, kindling and possible a piece of newspaper or a fire lighter Light the fire with only little wood at the time – this give the best combustion Lean the door to catch for 5 – 10 minutes until a nice fire has established Shut the door properly afterwards Use only dry wood ‐ i.e. wood with a humidity of 15 – 22 % The oven is wrapped in packaging that is recyclable.
Thank you for purchasing a RAIS wood burning stove. A RAIS wood burning stove is more than just a heat source. It also shows that you care about design and quality in your home. To make the most of your wood burning stove it is important that you read the manual thoroughly before installing and using it. In the case of warranty coverage and for general queries regarding your wood burning stove, it is important that you know the stove’s production number.
3. Bionic fire specification Nominal Output (kW) 4.6 Min. / Max. Output (kW) 3.9 – 4.6 Heating area (m2) 45 ‐ 83 Stove's width/depth/height (mm) without socket 472‐482‐1064 Combustion chamber's width/depth/height (mm) Upper combustion chamber 280‐200‐300 Recommended amount of when fuelling (kg) Distributed p 1 ‐2 logs of wood approx. 25 cm Weight socket included (kg) 1.1 approx.
4. Installation instruction The following pages give instructions for the safe and proper installation of this heating appliance in New Zealand. These instructions cover the basic principles of installation, although detail may need slight modification to suit particular local site conditions. In all cases the installation must comply with the current New Zealand Building Regulations, local authority byelaws and other specifications or regulations as they affect the installation of the stove.
5. Installation The is a free standing stove and has a steel socket. The stove must be set up and installed in accordance with all current national and local rules and regulations. Local authorities and a chimney specialist should be contacted prior to set up. It is prohibited to carry out unauthorized alterations to the stove. There must be plenty of fresh air in the room where the stove is being installed, in order to ensure proper combustion. Note that any mechanical exhaust ventilation ‐ i.e.
5.1.1 Clearance Distance – Parallel Position Parallel Position Clearance Distance A Clearance Position (mm) (A) Rear 100 (B) Side 250 (C) Floor protector (front) 300 (D) Floor protector (side) 200 E B D D C (E) Flue (rear) 5.1.2.
6. For the installer Finally, before firing the stove the first time a check should be made to ensure that the assembly and stove installation has been satisfactory and that there are no leaks in any seals in the appliance and appliance connections to the chimney. Ensure that the appliance and the chimney flue are functioning correctly before finally handing over to the user. If necessary read the later parts of this manual for guidance on care required when first lighting.
The calorific value of the fire wood is closely connected to the moisture level of the firewood. Moist firewood has a low heat value. The more water the wood contains the more energy it takes this water to vaporize resulting in energy is being lost. 6.1.2 Drying and storage Drying wood takes time. Proper air drying takes approx. 2 years. Here some tips: Store the wood sawn, split and stacked in an airy, sunny place, which is protected against rain.
A post‐combustion provides a good usage of fuel energy and an almost complete combustion of the toxic and harmful substances from the smoke. Upon lighting the air flows through the UCC and to the flue pipe (chimney). When the stove reaches a certain temperature the air flow is diverted and the still unburned gasses are lead from the UCC through an opening in the bottom stone plate to the LCC. Over the opening is a steel dome placed.
7. First Usage Important: Place wood only in the upper combustion chamber. This applies for kindling and re‐fuelling. A careful start pays off. Start with a small fire, so that the wood burning stove can get accustomed to the high temperature. This gives the best start and any damage is avoided. Be aware that a strange but harmless odour and smoke concoction may emanate from the surface of the stove, the first time you fire up. This is because the paint and materials need to harden.
8. Important Safety Advice When using the stove in situations where children, aged and/or infirm persons are present a fireguard must be used to prevent accidental contact with the stove. The fireguard should be manufactured in accordance with all current local building and safety regulation. Lighting and fuelling Note: If the air system is connected the valve must be open.
Close the door and leave it ajar by tipping the handle. When the fire has caught the kindling close the door completely (approx. 5 – 10 minutes). When the temperature reaches a certain value the damper will divert the smoke. This causes a downward flame form the upper (UCC) to the lower chamber (LCC). When the last flames are extinguished and there is a nice layer of embers add 1 – 2 pieces wood (about 1 ½ kg). Place the wood on top of the dome at the rear of the UCC. Close the door completely.
8.3 Warning! If the firewood is only burning slowly without flames or is smoking and too little air is added, unburned exhaust gases are developed. Exhaust gases can be ignited and explode, leading to damage the material and possible injure personal. If there are only a few embers remaining you must light the fire again. If you just add firewood the fire will not be lit, but unburned exhaust gases will develop. Here firewood has been added to an ember layer which is too small.
8.4 Cleaning and Care 8.4.1 Glass Most of the wood stoves use a ceramic glass product which is resistant to heat but requires cleaning to keep its appearance. Soot or opaque marks can be easily cleaned if the marks are fresh. However, if the glass left dirty for any length of time the acid from the wood can etch the surface of the glass permanently (wet unseasoned wood, soft wood such as used in the building industry and pallet wood should be avoided. Only clean when cold.
8.4.5 Cleaning the combustion chamber. Scrape or shovel the ash out and store it in a non‐flammable container until it has cooled down. You can dispose the ash with your normal household waste. REMEMBER! Never remove all the ashes from the combustion chamber – the wood will burn at its best with a layer of ashes of approx. 20 mm. Remove gently the steel dome and the small front glass (ash stop). Front glass (ash stop) Dome Regarding the cleaning of the upper combustion chamber the ash pan can be used.
The ash pan will damage the special function of the stove (afterburning in the lower combustion chamber). 8.4.6 Cleaning of flue ways 8.4.6.1 Upper combustion chamber (UCC) In order to access the flue ways gently remove the smoke converter plate (vermiculite) by tilting I t to one side and turning it a little slantwise. Pull out the plate carefully. Remove dirt and dust and the parts in reverse order. Note! Be careful when replacing the smoke converter plate. 8.4.6.
2. The bottom plate is gently lifted out of its position with a wide slotted screwdriver 3. The side plate is gently removed. 4. The back plate is gently removed. 5. Remove dirt and dust and mount the parts in reverse order. Note! Be careful when replacing the plates.
The appliance must be serviced and maintained using parts approved by the manufacturer, to achieve the proper performance of the appliance. 9. Interruption of operation 9.1. Smoke spillage around the door It could be due too low draught in the chimney < 12 Pa. Check whether the flue or chimney is blocked Check whether the extraction hood is switched on. If it is, switch it off and open a window or door in the proximity of the stove for a short while. 9.
Important! To ensure safe burning there must be clear yellow flames or clear embers at all times. The firewood should not be smouldering. 10. Secure the fire Due the following regulation AS/NZS 2918 the fire must be bolted secure to the floor to comply with the New Zealand Standard. See below 3.8. 3.5 Stability An appliance shall be installed with sufficient stability so as not to detract from the intended normal operation of the appliance nor to create a hazard for users of the appliance. 3.
Remove the adjustable feed from the stove. Use the M8 threads to bolt the fire to the floor. Appendix 1.
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