ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA USER MANUAL RAIS RIVA 1
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ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA RAIS RIVA Revision: 0 Dato : December 2009 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 4 WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................................... 4 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA Introduction 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.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA Specifications RAIS RIVA Nominal output (kW): 4,5 Min./Max. Output (kW): 2-7 Heating area (m ): 2 ca. 80 Stove’s width/depth/height (mm): 510-433-838 Combustion chamber’s width/depth/height (mm): 360-240-380 Recommended amount of wood when fuelling (kg): (Distributed on 2-3 logs of wood of approx. 25 cm) 1,6 Min. uptake / Min.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA Convection RAIS stoves are convection stoves. This means that the stove’s back and side panels are not over-heated. 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 up through the convection channel, which runs along the stove’s combustion chamber.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA Installation instructions The following pages give instructions for the safe and proper installation of this heating appliance in the UK. These instructions cover the basic principles of installation, although detail may need slight modification to suit particular local site conditions.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA Chimney The chimney is the driving force which makes the stove function. In order for the stove to perform satisfactorily the chimney height must be sufficient to ensure the correct draught of 14 to 18 Pa so as to clear the products of combustion and prevent problems of smoke emanating into the room when firing. NOTE: A chimney height of not less than 4.5 metres measured vertically from the outlet of the stove to the top of the chimney should be satisfactory.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA If it is found that there is excessive draught in the chimney then either an adjustable flue damper or alternatively a draught stabiliser should be fitted. The adjustable flue damper should not close off the flue entirely but should in its closed position leave a minimum continuous opening free area of at least 20 % of the total cross sectional area of the flue or fluepipe. Adequate provision e.g.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA Installation When installing the wood burning stove, there are some rules which MUST be followed: 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 unauthorised alterations to the stove.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA Change of chimney connection The stove is delivered ready for top outlet, but may be changed to back outlet in the following way: Remove smoke converter plate and smoke conductor (see cleaning and care). Loosen the 3 pcs. M6 nuts by a wrench. Remove the blank flange and the packing, and position them in the hole at the top. See to it that the packing is positioned correctly. Screw all elements together with the three M6 nuts.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA Installation description The stove is only to be placed on non-combustible walls without cracks or other weaknesses. Ovnen må kun ophænges på ikke brændbare vægge uden revner. Local authorities and a chimney specialist should be contacted concerning the suitability of the wall. RAIS recommend that the installation of the RAIS RIVA is only done by authorized dealers or installers.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA The burning chamber (without door or panels) are lifted on to the bracket on the wall. Flue connector and eventually fresh air connection are connected before the burningchamber are pushed to it correct position. Fastening bolts are mounted and loosely tightened. Check if the topplate of the burning chamber is horizontal. If necesssary washers are placed between the brackets as shown on the pictures to align the burning chamber relative to the wall.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA Sidepanels are lifted on to the guides in the bottom. Sidepanels are fastened in the top by two bolts. The front cover are mounted and fastened by two nuts. The distance between the side panels and the fron panel to be equal in both sides.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA The bottom plate is mounted with two bolts. The top plate in put on and the door is carefully installed again. For top connected stoves the flue pipe in installed. The stove is finished. Check the full functionality of the door and air control. The sweeper to check and approve the stove before using the stove.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA Installation distance in case of 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 RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA Normal set-up - Non combustible wall A. Distance to furniture RAIS RIVA C 1000 mm C D A - in front (floor) 300 mm - to the side (floor) 150 mm - to the side of the wall 350 mm - to the floor 200 mm - to the ceiling 1000 mm F B. C. D. E. F. B Distance to flammable materials: E D Using not insulated smoke pipe, the minimum distance to combustible wall must be 225 mm from smoke pipe.
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 Operating instructions 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 15-22% and its max. length should be the length of the combustion chamber minus 50-60 mm. Stoking with wet firewood causes both soot, environmental pollution and bad fuel economy. Freshly cut wood contains approx. 50-70% water and is thoroughly unsuitable for stoking. Count min.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA The following table shows the calorific value of different types of wood, which have been stored for 2 years, and which have a residual moisture of 15-17%. Wood Hornbeam Beech and oak Ash Maple Birch Mountain pine Fir Poplar Kg dry wood pr. m3 640 580 570 540 510 480 390 380 compared to beech/oak 110% 100% 98% 93% 88% 83% 67% 65% 1 kg of wood yields the same heat energy irrespective of wood type. 1 kg beech merely takes up less space than 1 kg of fir.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA Regulating the combustion air All RAIS stoves are equipped with a one-handed operating lever for regulating the damper. The stove-specific regulating mechanisms can be seen on the diagrams. Primary air is the combustion air added to the primary combustion zone, i.e. the bed of glowing embers. This air, which is cold, is only used in the lighting stage. Secondary air is the air which is added in the gas combustion zone, i.e.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA Using the wood burning stove Adjustment of 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 Push the handle towards the right until it stops. This position provides full secondary air intake. In the event of ordinary combustion the handle is to be adjusted to the interval between 1 and 2.
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 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.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA When the flames are clear - after approx. 5-10 min. - close the door. Damper - see adjustment of air damper. After approx. 10-20 min. - when you have a good bed of glowing embers - add 2-3 pieces of wood. Leave the door ajar until the fire has caught on properly - close the door. Damper - see adjustment of air damper. After approx. 5 min. - or when the flames are clear and stable - close the damper gradually. It is recommendable to have a layer of ash of approx.
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 piece of paper and the glass will become clean. - As an alternative you can use glass polish, which you can buy from you RAIS distributor. Clean the exterior with a dry sponge.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA Cleaning of flue way The flue way consist of a smoke converter plate and smoke conductor. Both parts are made of vermaculit. 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 conductor by lifting it up and moving it forward. Carefully lift out the smoke conductor. Remove dirt and dust, and mount the parts in reverse order.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA Interruption of operation Smoke spillage around door: Could be due to too low draught in the chimney <12Pa - 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/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 replaceable parts can be bought as spare parts from your RAIS distributor. See the following spare parts diagrams for the individual products.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for RAIS RIVA Spare part drawing - RAIS RIVA Pos./Ref. Quantity Part no.
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