Operating instructions

Installation and Operating Instructions Reference: 1622 Rectella Instove INSET
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(Fig 18) (Fig 19)
(Fig 18) Primary air slider kit. Slider and slider knob (Fig 19) View from inside door with slider fixed in correct position.
CHECK THE INSTALLATION !
Once installed, light the fire, demonstrate it to the householder and check that:
It burns controllably and does not emit fumes to the room
The route for gases from the stove to the chimney terminal is completely airtight, unobstructed and able to be swept.
The entire construction is of durable fireproof materials.
The flue presents a draught in use of at least 12Pa
LIVING WITH YOUR STOVE
Every fuel, chimney and condition of use is different. Only experience will show which the best settings for you are.
The operating tool is used for opening the fire door, removing the ashpan and moving the primary and secondary air sliders.
IMPORTANT: The operating tool MUST be used for opening and closing the stove door.
Excessive force closing the door by hand may result in the door glass breaking and this will
not be covered under the stoves warranty.
LIGHTING If lighting after a period of non-use, do check that the flue ways and chimney are completely clear. Empty the ashes.
Place firelighters or screwed-up paper covered with dry sticks at the back of the grate and light them. When
they are burning well gently fill the fire with dry fuel, close the door and set the air control slides to the 'high'
(right) position. As soon as the fire is burning well, move the controls to the lowest practical setting. During
the ignition stage you should not overload the fire, it is better to load little and often.
CONTROL How fast the fire burns depends on how much air reaches the fue
l. The stove when not burning in
a smoke control zone has two air controls, one above the window ('air wash control' ) and one below the
window ('primary' ). Note! in a smoke control zone
to comply with DEFRA regulations the appliance must
be fixed with a mechanical stop to ensure the top air wash (secondary air control (1)) remains open. Move
the slides to the right for highest output, to the left for 'low'. Our tests indicate highest efficiency on wood with
the primary control all but closed and the air wash 2/3 open. Anthracite works best with the air wash closed
and the primary 1/3 open. But the best settings will depend on your fuel, air supply and flue draught and can
only be found from experience.
ast speck, but ash from
ineral fuels should never be allowed to build up so that it comes into contact with the underside of the grate.
ives, metal polish or 'cream' cleansers as they
an scratch the surface. NEVER use aerosol sprays near the hot fire – they can ignite.
terial currently available. Reduce the risk of staining by using only very dry
el and having the air wash control always slightly open.
EMPTYING ASHES use the tool or handle or a glove to open the door. Stir the fire with a poker and use the tool to lift out the ashpan.
Re
member to let ash cool before disposing in plastic sacks or dustbins. There is no need to empty every l
m
CLEANING Wipe the stove body with a slightly damp cloth when cool, don't use abras
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KEEPING THE WINDOW CLEAN With most fuels the window will require no cleaning other than an occasional wipe with a dry cloth
when the stove is cold. Operating the stove at high output will usually burn-off any deposits left by tarry or wet fuels. Severe stains can
be
removed with a proprietary cleaner. After a period of use tiny hairline cracks may appear on the window, this is not a fault, but is
characteristic of the toughest and most heat-resistant ma
fu
Primary air slider – Assemble the slider from the inside of the door. Push the slider bar bolt through the hole in the door
and then tighten the slider knob ensuring that the slider is free enough to slide back and forth. Make sure that the slider
slides and that the air holes line up.