ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE RAIS RIVA IMPORTANT INFORMATION On first lighting the stove you must be careful not to touch the painted surfaces and it is MOST IMPORTANT that the door is kept slightly ‘ajar’ in order for the door seal and sealant to cure. This will prevent the door seal sticking to the painted body and becoming damaged.
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ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Revision : Date : 2011 INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………….. WARRANTY …………………………………………………….………….. SPECIFICATIONS ………………………………………………………….. CONVECTION ………………………………………………………………. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ………………………………….……… CHIMNEY …………………………………………………….…………. HEARTH ………………………………………………………………… INSTALLATION ………………………………………………..……... COMMISSIONING AND HANDOVER ……………………………… MANUFACTURERS PLATE ………………………………………………. CHANGING THE CHIMNEY CONNECTION ……………………………..
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Rais wood burning stove. These appliances have been approved by SCA / HETAS as intermittent operating appliances for burning wood logs only. These appliances have been approved for use in Smokeless Zones 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.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Specifications Riva Nominal output (kW): 4.5 Min. / Max. output (kW): 27 Heating area (m2): Ca. 80 Size, width/depth/height (mm): 510 / 433 / 838 Combustion chamber width/depth/height (mm). 360 / 240 / 380 Recommended amount of wood when fuelling (kg) (Based on 2 3 logs of wood approx. 25cm) 1.6 Min. uptake / Min. draught (Pascal): 12 Weight (kg): 138 Efficiency ( % ) 76 Particles after NS3058/3059 (g/kg) 2.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Convection Rais stoves are convection stoves. This means that the stove’s back and side panels are not overheated. Convection means that there is a circulation of air, which ensures that the heat is distributed more evenly throughout the entire room. The cold air is sucked in at the base of the stove and up through the convection channel, which runs along the stove’s combustion chamber.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva These instructions together with those in the instruction booklet cover the basic principles to ensure the satisfactory installation of the stove, although detail may need slight modification to suit particular local site conditions. In all cases the installation must comply with current Building Regulations, Local Authority Byelaws and other specifications or regulations as they affect the installation of the stove.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva STOVE PERFORMANCE In the UK the stove has been approved by HETAS Ltd as an intermittent operating appliance for burning wood logs only. It should be noted that it is an offence to burn wood logs in this stove if it is installed within a Smoke Control Area in the UK, unless it has been accredited as a Smoke Control Exempt appliance (Check with your supplier/installer).
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva A single wall metal fluepipe is suitable for connecting the stove to the chimney but is not suitable for using for the complete chimney. The chimney and connecting fluepipe must have a minimum diameter of 150 mm and its dimension should be not less than the size of the outlet socket of the stove. Any bend in the chimney or connecting fluepipe should not exceed 45°. 90° bends should not be used.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Combustion air supply In order for the stove to perform efficiently and safely there should be an adequate air supply into the room in which the stove is installed to provide combustion air. This is particularly necessary if the room is doubleglazed or a flue draught stabiliser is operating in the same room as the appliance. It may be necessary to increase the air vent size in property with low air permeability ( < 5.0 m3 /(h.m2).
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Commissioning and handover Ensure loose parts are fitted in accordance with the instructions given in the instruction booklet. On completion of the installation allow a suitable period of time for any fire cement and mortar to dry out, when a small fire may be lit and checked to ensure the smoke and fumes are taken from the stove up the chimney and emitted safely to atmosphere. Do not run at full output for at least 24 hours.
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ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Changing the chimney connection The stove is delivered ready for top outlet, but may be changed to back outlet in the following way: Remove the baffle plates Loosen the three bolts with a spanner Remove the blank flange and the packing, and position them in the hole at the top. Ensure that the packi ng is positioned correctly. Screw all elements together with the three M6 nuts.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva The stove is only to be suspended on a solid noncombustible wall without cracks. Please contact your local authority concerning the suitability of the wall. RAIS recommend that the installation of the RAIS RIVA is only done by authorized dealers or installers. The wall bracket is centred according to the flue pipe in the wall or at the specified distance to the floor. Put a normal screw in the wall through the centre hole. The top of the bracket to be horizontal.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Lift the burning chamber ( without door or panels ) onto the wall bracket. Loosely tighten the mounting bolts. Check if the top plate of the burning chamber is horizontal. If necessary place washers between the Brackets, as shown on the pictures, to align the burning chamber relative to the wall. Fully tighten the mounting bolts.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Lift the side panel onto the guides at the bottom of the stove. Fasten the top of the side panels with two bolts. The front panel is mounted using two nuts. Ensure that the front panel is centralised to the side panels.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Mount the bottom plate with two bolts. Fit the top plate and carefully fit the door. Check that the door and air control move smoothly.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Installation distance to combustible wall To find out whether the wall next to where the stove is going to be installed is flammable, you should contact your building contractor or the local building authorities. The hearth should be able to accommodate the weight of the stove. The chimney must be independently supported by wall brackets or a ceiling support plate. The weight of the stove is indicated in the brochure.
ENGLISH A. Distance to furniture RAIS manual for Rais Riva RAIS RIVA 1000 mm SOLID NON COMBUSTIBLE, UNPLASTERED WALL Distance to flammable materials: B. C. D. E. F. in front (floor) to the side (floor) to the side of the wall to the floor to the ceiling 300 mm 150 mm 350 mm 200 mm 1000 mm The appliance MUST be hung on a solid non combustible unplastered wall, strong enough to hold the weight of the appliance ( 138kg ).
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva For the Installer Finally before firing the stove for 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 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.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva WARNING NOTE Properly installed, operated and maintained this stove 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.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva If the stove is fitted in place of an open fire then the chimney will require sweeping after a month of continuous operation. This is a precaution to ensure that any “softer” deposits left from the open fire usage have not been loosened by the higher flue temperatures generated by the closed stove. In situations where it is not possible to sweep through the stove the installer will have provided alternative means, such as a soot door.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Chimney Fires If the chimney is thoroughly and regularly swept, chimney fires should not occur. However, if a chimney fire does occur turn off the stove immediately and isolate the mains electricity supply (if applicable), and tightly close the doors of the stove. This should cause the chimney fire to go out. If the chimney fire does not go out when the above action is taken then the fire brigade should be called immediately.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Refuelling Keep the firebox well filled (the fuel may be sloped up from the front firebars), but do not allow fuel to spill over the top of the front fire bars. Take care that fuel does not project over the front fire bars or damage to the glass may be caused when the doors are closed Flueway cleaning It is important that the baffle plate and all the stove flueways are kept clean. When burning smokeless fuels they should be cleaned at least monthly.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Operating instructions Please note that HETAS Appliance Approval only covers the use of dry seasoned wood logs on this appliance. HETAS Approval does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with the wood logs, nor does it cover instructions for the use of other fuels. Fuel The stove is designed and approved in accordance with EN 13240 and NS 3058 for stoking split, dried firewood. The firewood must have a water content of 1522% and its max.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Drying and storage Drying wood takes time: proper air drying takes approximately 2 years. Here are some tips: Store the wood sawn, split and stacked in an airy, sunny place, which is protected against rain (the south side of the house is particularly suitable). Store the firewood stacks at a hand's breadth apart, as this ensures that the air flowing through takes the moisture with it.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Using the wood burning stove Adjusting the air damper. The damper has 3 settings. Position 1 The damper is almost closed meaning that there is a minimal air intake. Position 2 Pull / push the lever until the first click. This position gives full secondary air. During normal use the lever is set between position 1 and 2. When the flames are clear and yellow, the damper is set correctly, i.e. resulting in a slow/optimal burning.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva First usage 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. The odour disappears quickly, but you should check the ventilation and draught, if possible.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Lighting and fuelling "TopDown" lighting Start by placing 34 pieces wood approx. 1 ½ 2 kilogram in the bottom of the burning chamber. Place approx. 1 kilogram of dry firewood, split into kindling sticks., and a couple of alcohol briquettes or similar (12). Set the air damper to fully open position. Light the fire and close the door (34). When the flames are clear after approx. 1015 min close the door completely (5). Damper see adjustment of air damper.
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ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Cleaning and care The wood burning stove and the chimney must be serviced by a chimney sweep twice a year. During cleaning and care, the stove must be cold. If the glass is sooty: Moisten a piece of paper or newspaper, dip it in the ash, and rub the sooty glass with it. Now rub with a dry piece of paper and the glass will become clean. As an alternative you can use glass cleaner, which you can buy from you RAIS distributor.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Cleaning of flue way The flue ways are consist of a smoke converter plate and a smoke chicane. Both parts are made of vermiculite. Handle these parts carefully. Remove the smoke converter plate by tilting it to one side and turning it a little slantwise. Pull out the plate carefully. Then remove the smoke baffle by pushing it backwards, tipping it up on one side and turn slightly tilted. Carefully lift out the smoke baffle.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Problem solving Smoke spillage around door: could be due to too low draught in the chimney <12Pa check if the flue or chimney is blocked check if a extraction hood is switched on; if it is, switch it off and open a window/door in the proximity of the stove for a short while. Soot on glass: could be because the firewood is too wet.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Accessories and spare parts If spare parts other than those recommended by RAIS are used, the warranty is voided. All replacement spare parts can be purchased from your RAIS distributor / stockist. See the following spare parts diagrams for the individual products.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva Spare parts diagram Rais Riva Pos./Ref. Quantity Part no.
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ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Riva U K Distributor. Robeys Ltd. Riverside, Goods Road, Belper, Derbyshire, England. DE56 1UU Tel: 01773 820940 Fax: 01773 820477 E Mail: info@robeys.co.uk www.robeys.co.
