RAIS INSERT 60 USER’S MANUAL RAIS A/S Industrivej 20 9900 Frederikshavn Denmark Tel.: +45 98 47 90 33 Fax: +45 98 47 92 91 Tested & Listed by: Beaverton Oregon USA C OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................3 Safety and Environmental Testing .................................................................................3 Features and Items Included .........................................................................................3 INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................
Congratulations on your new RAIS wood burning stove. As a product of award winning design and superior quality, we wish you many years of warmth and pleasure. INTRODUCTION We are asking you to: PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW RAIS STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. KEEP IT HANDY FOR EASY REFERRAL. Safety and Environmental Testing The RAIS 60 Insert stoves have been tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
In order for the stove to work and draw properly, sufficient air is important! Be especially aware of any mechanical fans (e.g. kitchen or bathroom) that may affect the proper draw. In addition, make sure that the floor and sub-flooring is designed to carry the extra weight of the stove. The floor in front of the insert (if placed lower than 5” above ground) must be thermal protected by a minimum of ½” (1cm) non-combustible material having a thermal conductivity of k=0.84, where k=BTU in./hr.
Assembly Instructions The detailed dimensions of the RAIS 60 Insert are as shown: Although the RAIS 60 Insert comes assembled, it has to be mounted into the fireplace or firebox. 1. First remove the baffle plate by lifting it up on 2. its side towards the top, and then pulling it out 3. the front (refer to “Cleaning the Smoke Box/Baffle System”). Included is a RAIS flue collar with a 45° elbow, which enables connection to the chimney or liner. 4.
7. Finally, place the baffle plate back in reverse order. The baffle plate should be pushed all the way to the back of the firebox with it resting on both sides of the stones. 8. RAIS recommends that a sealer be used between the insert and the face of the opening. Chimney The RAIS inserts must be installed using a code-approved masonry chimney with a 6” (15cm) diameter flue liner, a zero-clearance chimney, or a Class A UL 103 HT approved factory-built chimney system.
Fire stops must be installed at spaces where the chimney passes through floors and/or ceilings. The RAIS 60 Insert is approved for installation in a masonry fireplace or a metal firebox (heat exchanger) within a masonry chimney (based on UL 907 listing) or for use in an approved factory-built zero-clearance fireplace (listed to UL 127). When installing into a masonry opening, it is suggested that you wrap the insert with fiberglass or other non-combustible insulation for better heat retention.
Basically, the primary air is used to start the fire, and the secondary air is used to maintain the fire. The RAIS 60 Insert stoves are equipped with an air control handle on the right of the door near the bottom. When the handle is pushed all the way up to Position 1, the primary air and secondary air are both fully open.
For normal operation the air control handle should be set at Position 2. However, if the wood is burning too quickly, you can adjust the air control handle down. To ensure a proper and safe combustion, there should be bright and lasting flames/embers. Don' t let the wood smolder. Do not close the air inlets completely during normal usage. Firewood Specifications Only burn wood that has been seasoned for at least one full year (2 years is best!).
Fuel Caution Do not burn trash (plastics and other trash emit harmful gases), driftwood, treated wood, artificial logs, or non-seasoned wood. Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, naphtha, engine oil, or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while in use.
If the glass should break, carefully lift off the door. Remove the 9 screws from the back, and remove the inner frame assembly. Then, remove all the loose pieces of glass and replace only with a 4mm ceramic new glass panel and gasket available from an authorized RAIS dealer. Assemble the inner frame, tighten screws evenly (star formation), and put the door back on. Removing the Ashes Clean out the ashes in the firebox through the opening door.
Trouble shooting Problem Possible Cause/Solution Smoke coming out of the door Soot on the glass The stove is burning too quickly The stove is burning too slowly There may not be enough draft in the chimney (<0.06” WC (<16 Pascals)). Check for an obstruction. Take care that the stove is warmed up sufficiently before closing the door. Check the door gaskets first and replace if needed. The chimney could also be too high and thus create too much draft (>0.09” WC (>22 Pascals)).
