Arada AX User manual

AX Stove User Guide
AX Stove User Guide
April 2014
BS EN 13240:2001 +A2:2004 CE
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Arada Ltd
April 2014
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Arada stove!
More than 30 years of experience has been put into the
development of your stove to ensure ultimate performance and
years of trouble free use and enjoyment. Every detail of your
stove has been carefully designed and engineered which is why
we are so confident in the reliability of our products.
Your Arada stove is built to the highest standard of
craftsmanship using the best materials and the most modern
equipment available. It is a highly efficient and sophisticated
piece of machinery and when properly installed and operated
it should provide a lifetime of heating satisfaction.
Should you have any questions about your stove which are
not covered by this manual, please contact the Arada retailer
in your area, call our technical support department on 08448
567181 or visit our website www.aradastoves.com which offers
a wealth of information on how to care for, and get the best
from your stove.
Please ensure that you read these instructions in full and
understand them before operating your stove.

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Arada has a policy of continuous product development and
therefore we reserve the right to amend specifications without
prior notice. Due to printing cycles, items or options may be
described before they are generally available or after they have
ceased. Please check with your retailer or dealer if you are
unsure about any aspect of your stove, its installation or correct
use.
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Contents
1 Warnings 1
1.1 Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Advice on fuel types 2
2.1 Wood............................ 2
2.2 Solidfuel .......................... 3
3 Before using your stove 3
4 Air inlet controls 5
4.1 Location and operation of the controls . . . . . . . 5
4.1.1 Primaryair ..................... 5
4.1.2 Airwash system / Secondary air . . . . . . . . 6
5 Lighting your stove 6
5.1 Burningwood ....................... 6
5.2 Burning solid fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.3 Warning - Fume / Smoke emissions . . . . . . . . . . 8
6 Further information for all stove owners 8
6.1 Doorglass ......................... 8
6.2 Reduced burning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6.3 Periods of non-use (summer months) . . . . . . . . . 9
6.4 Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6.5 Ashremoval........................ 10
7 Ongoing care for your Arada stove 11
7.1 Adjusting the door hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7.2 Liners / firebricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7.3 Throatplate ........................ 12
7.4 Firedoorseal ....................... 13
7.5 Crackedglass....................... 13
8 Further resources / reading 13
9 Guarantee 15
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1 Warnings
Pure Petroleum coke or Bituminous house coal must not be
burned in this appliance. The use of these fuels will invalidate
the appliance guarantee.
Arada recommends the use of HETAS approved smokeless
fuels which have been deemed suitable for use on closed
appliances, including multi fuel stoves. If in doubt, contact The
Solid Fuel Association, telephone: [phone]
or visit www.solidfuel.co.uk.
It is a legal requirement that the installation of all new or
replacement, wood or solid fuel heating appliances obtain
building control approval from your local authority. This can
be done by using a qualified heating engineer, affiliated to
a government approved competent persons scheme such
as operated by HETAS. If in doubt, contact HETAS Limited,
telephone: [phone] or visit www.hetas.co.uk.
A fireguard conforming to BS 8423:2002 should be used in the
presence of children or elderly people. Do not use aerosol
sprays or any other flammable materials near the appliance
when in use.
Arada Ltd will not be responsible for any consequential or
incidental loss or injury however caused.
Any manufacturer's instructions must not be taken as
overriding statutory requirements.
Any further warnings in this document will be
marked out in a box such as this one. Ignoring the
warnings could lead to damage/injury to persons
and/or property.
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1.1 Health and Safety
Please consult health and safety guidelines for advice on
handling heavy and/or large items.
2 Advice on fuel types
2.1 Wood
As a natural and renewable fuel, wood is the first choice
for burning, however burning wood requires a little effort and
planning.
Any type of wood is suitable (though hardwood is preferable)
provided it is well seasoned and has a moisture content below
20%. This usually implies that the timber has been suitably stored
to allow moisture to evaporate for at least 9 months in the case
of soft wood, and at least 24 months in the case of hard wood.
We recommend that for general burning, wood should be split
into logs of no more than 100mm (4”) diameter.
If, when burning wood, you see signs of sticky tar inside the
appliance or chimney, your wood is ‘green’ or too wet and
requires further seasoning. An electronic moisture meter can
be obtained in order to determine the moisture content of your
wood fuel.
Paper will burn successfully. Burn dry paper only or chimney
damage will occur.
Wet wood must not be used as this will greatly
contribute to the creation of tar and creosote
which may, in extreme cases, run down the
chimney in liquid form. This will seriously damage
both the chimney and the appliance and increase
the risk of a chimney fire.
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2.2 Solid fuel
If you have chosen a multi/solid fuel stove this will have a cast
iron riddling grate which allows you to burn a wider variety of
fuel types. It is important to ensure that your fuel is intended for
use in a stove, modern stoves are designed for use with current
cleaner burning and smokeless fuels.
Arada recommends the use of HETAS approved smokeless
fuels which have been deemed suitable for use on closed
appliances including multi fuel stoves, these are:
•Anthracite
•Ancit™
•Coalite
Newflame™
•Homefire™
•Homefire
Ecoal™
•Homefire
Coals™
•Maxibrite™
•Phurnacite™
•Pureheat™
•Supertherm™
•Sunbrite™
•Taybrite™
For additional advice on fuels, please refer to The Solid Fuel
Association (www.solidfuel.co.uk) or HETAS (www.hetas.co.uk).
3 Before using your stove
Arada stoves are designed to be operated with the fire
door(s) closed at all times, apart from refuelling (when alight)
or cleaning (when cold).
Never leave the appliance unattended for an extended
length of time with the door(s) open.
Prior to lighting the stove for the first time, please check with
the installer that:
•Installation and all building work is complete. (Refer to the
installation guide.)
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•The chimney is sound, has been swept and is free from
obstruction.
•Building Regulations and any local by-laws have been
followed during installation.
•All firebox liner panels and throat plate are in place.
•The chimney draw has been checked and is within
specification (between 0.1mb to 0.2mb, or 10-20 pascals).
This ensures your stove will operate predictably and
efficiently.
•A Carbon Monoxide detector is correctly installed in the
same room as the appliance.
Ensure that you have read and understood these instructions
before lighting the fire.
Our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/aradastoves
features a collection of videos designed to help you get the
best from your Arada stove.
Always wear suitable protective fire gloves when refuelling
your stove, such as the Arada glove supplied with your stove.
We recommend that you light a small fire for the first few days
of use to cure the paint and allow the castings to relax. During
this process the paint surface may smoke briefly, and you smell a
slight odour for an hour or so. The vapour is harmless and should
not be confused with fume emissions, however, it is advisable to
keep the area well ventilated until the vapour disperses.
You may hear your stove ‘click’ or ‘tick’ whilst it heats up
or cools down. This is completely normal and is produced by
the expansion and contraction of the steel components in your
stove when its temperature changes.
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4 Air inlet controls
4.1 Location and operation of the controls
Your stove has two air inlet controls. These are located either
on the stove body or the stove door.
The primary air inlet provides under draught to the base of the
fire chamber and the airwash system (secondary air) provides
overdraught and airwash jets. The exact controls may differ from
those illustrated in this manual but will work in the same way.
Figure1: Single door stove air inlet controls.
4.1.1 Primary air
Primary air enters the appliance through the inlets near to the
bottom of the fire door. Your stove has a control knob to adjust
the flow of the primary air.
Sliding the knob to the right will increase the amount of air
intake to the stove, as shown in position 4 (in figure 1). To
decrease, push the slider to the left, as shown in position 3 (in
figure 1).
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4.1.2 Airwash system / Secondary air
The airwash/secondary air inlet has an internal sliding plate
with slots, housed in a cover plate, and is located either above
or at the top of the fire door.
Sliding the control knob to the right as far as it will go,
achieves the fully open position, see position 2 (in figure 1 on
the preceding page). Sliding it to the left will shut off the air inlet
slots as shown in position 1.
5 Lighting your stove
5.1 Burning wood
When wood is burnt it is in fact the wood gas that burns and
this requires a good supply of air coming from above the fuel.
For this reason we will use all the air inlets while igniting the stove,
but will then reduce this to air coming from the airwash system
and over draught. As much as 40% of the heat from burning
wood is obtained from secondary combustion and this can be
severely hampered by air entering the fire box from below the
fuel via the primary air inlet control.
1. Set the fire by using scrunched up newspaper and placing
a layer of dry kindling wood on top of this. The use of two
or three fire lighters may assist in lighting the kindling.
2. Fully open your air control(s) and light the fire.
3. After the kindling has caught light, you should almost close
the fire door leaving it ajar by about 20mm. This will aid flue
draw during the initial lighting of the fire.
4. The flue temperature and draw should be established after
five minutes, and the kindling reduced to form an ember
bed. Carefully load the stove with well seasoned wood
and fully close the fire door.
5. After ten to fifteen minutes, close the primary air control
and regulate the airwash system to control the burn
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rate and maintain clear glass, typically by reducing to
approximately half open.
5.2 Burning solid fuels
Solid fuel burns best with its air supply for combustion coming
from underneath the fuel. To achieve this the burn will be
controlled by the primary air control (see section 4 on page 5).
This allows you to control the flow of air underneath the grate.
1. To begin set the airwash / primary air slider to about one
quarter open and the primary air slider fully open (see
section on Air inlet controls on page 5).
2. Light as with wood fuel (see steps 1, 2 and 3 on the previous
page), with kindling and fire lighters.
3. Once flue draw has been established, after about five
minutes, carefully load the stove with fuel and close the
door.
4. When the fire is well alight regulate the burning rate by
controlling the primary air inlet control.
5. The airwash should be opened sufficiently to keep the door
glass clean.
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5.3 Warning - Fume / Smoke emissions
Warning: Properly installed, with a suitable flue or
chimney, operated and maintained correctly, this
appliance will not emit fumes into the dwelling.
Occasional fumes when de-ashing and refuelling
may occur. However, persistent fume emission is
potentially dangerous and must be investigated by
a HETAS registered installer.
Stop using the appliance if you smell fumes or see
smoke escaping.
If fume emission does persist, the following
immediate actions should be taken:
•Open doors and windows to ventilate room.
•Let the fire die or extinguish and safely dispose
of fuel from the appliance.
•Check for flue or chimney blockage, and
clean if required.
Seek expert advice from your HETAS registered
installer. Do not attempt to re-light the fire until the
cause of the fume emission has been identified and
corrected.
6 Further information for all stove owners
6.1 Door glass
The door glass should remain clear during normal burning.
However under certain conditions, such as burning at a low
rate, using damp wood or overnight burning, the glass may
become somewhat blackened. To remedy this, operate the
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appliance at a fast rate. Alternatively when the stove is cold,
open the door and clean the inside face of the glass with a
damp cloth or with glass cleaner (available from stove shops
and www.aradastovesandspares.com).
6.2 Reduced burning
When wood is burnt slowly in a closed appliance, it produces
moisture and tar, which will create condensation and deposits
in the chimney. This effect can be minimised by burning hard for
a short period, fifteen to twenty minutes twice a day.
To avoid chimney problems your appliance should not be
burnt at a reduced burn rate without a period of fast burning.
Fast burning is when the stove is burnt with a 'lively flame' and a
higher temperature. We also advise against stoking the fire with
wood and reducing the air intake(s) before leaving the stove
to extinguish (perhaps when retiring to bed) as this can lead
to a cooling of the stove and flue also resulting in incomplete
combustion and sooty deposits.
Over firing and chimney fires
DO NOT over fire your appliance. Firing the stove
at maximum for prolonged periods may result in
over-firing. If the chimney connector or casing
glows red the appliance is being over-fired and this
may result in a chimney fire.
6.3 Periods of non-use (summer months)
Please ensure that your stove is left clean and moving
components are well lubricated with a water repelling corrosion
inhibitor for the summer months (during periods of prolonged
non-use). If possible store the throat plate outside of the stove.
Check all moveable components at regular intervals, to ensure
they are moving freely.
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Allow air movement through the stove by opening the airwash
and primary air inlet control(s) to about half way, open or leave
the door ajar. This will allow a free flow of air through the
appliance thus preventing moisture and condensation forming
inside the stove and chimney. This preventative maintenance
will ensure your stove stays in the best condition for the coming
winter months.
6.4 Replacement parts
As a leading manufacturer we are conscious of being able
to support all our stove users with the supply of spare parts to
ensure your continued enjoyment and warmth from your Arada
stove from Arada. You can find a complete list of spares and
consumables such as liners, grate bars and throat plates as well
as items to enhance its visual appearance and efficiency such
as Arada anthracite stove paint and rope kits.
All replacement parts or accessories can be ordered
from your local stove dealer or online direct from
Arada at www.aradastovesandspares.com or visit
www.aradastoves.com/support.
It is worth noting that the fitting of non-official Arada parts to
your stove may invalidate its guarantee.
6.5 Ash removal
The appliance will require ash to be removed periodically but
an ash bed of approximately 20mm (3/4”) should be maintained
when burning wood.
The ash pan should be emptied when the level of ash reaches
the top of the ash pan. On no account should the ash be
allowed to build up to touch the underside of the grate bars,
as this will greatly reduce the life span of the grate.
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To remove ash use the supplied operating tool:
•Open the door of the stove, pausing briefly when ajar so as
to allow the fire to adjust to the increased air supply.
•Put the fork end of the operating tool into the slots of the
ash pan and remove from the ash pit chamber.
•Empty the ash into a suitable container and replace the
ash pan into the stove, withdraw the operating tool and
close the fire door.
Warning: The ash can be very hot. Care must be
taken not to burn hands or household objects with
falling embers.
Empty only into a metal container. Even if the ash
appears cold, red-hot embers may be concealed
and could easily start a fire or cause an injury.
7 Ongoing care for your Arada stove
The following items should be checked on your stove at
regular intervals to help ensure that the safe and efficient use
of your stove continues for many years to come. This should only
be done when the stove is unlit and cold.
7.1 Adjusting the door hinges
Once the appliance has been under fire for a period of time
the fire door may appear to have moved out of alignment with
relation to the door aperture or catch. This is quite normal and
due to the settling of the casting.
Doors attached with two hinges fixed to the body with screws
can be re-aligned as follows:
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When the appliance is cold, open the fire door so that it is at
right angles to the front of the stove and then lift the fire door up
off its hinges.
Gently tap the hinge pins to compensate for the misalignment
and then re-fit the door and check to ensure it now sits square
to the body; if not repeat the above steps.
If the fire door needs to be raised, please follow the instructions
below:
When the appliance is cold, open the fire door so that it is at
right angles to the front of the stove and lift the fire door up off
the hinges.
Drop one washer on the top and bottom hinge pins. Fit the
door and check. Repeat again if necessary.
7.2 Liners / firebricks
The stoves liners (also known as firebricks) may become
cracked after long periods of heavy use or after being knocked
by the loading of fuel or a poorly aimed fire poker. If the liners
are still staying in situ and are able to support the throat plate
correctly there is no need to replace them. Cracked liners will
not in themselves affect the performance of the stove.
7.3 Throat plate
The throat plate should be removed from the stove and
checked once a month and any accumulated deposits should
be cleaned off. This is best done with a brush. After a period
of time the throat plate may begin to corrode or distort and will
require replacing. A replacement throat plate can be sourced
from your dealer or at www.aradastovesandspares.com.
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7.4 Fire door seal
The rope seal around the edges of the main fire door should
also be checked. Look for signs of fraying, peeling away or the
ends not meeting. If the rope is unable to create a good seal
with the stove body it should be repaired/replaced. A poor
seal will decrease your ability to control the burn rate and its
efficiency whilst leading to an increase in heat lost through the
flue.
7.5 Cracked glass
It is not recommended to operate the stove with cracked
glass; this can lead to over firing due to air leaking into the firebox
and it may fail completely leading to personal injury or a fire. You
should discontinue use of your stove until it has been repaired.
You can source replacement glass kits from your stove dealer or
online at www.aradastovesandspares.com
8 Further resources / reading
Once again we would like to thank you for buying your Arada
stove. When you buy a Arada stove, you are not only buying a
first class appliance, you are buying a commitment from us to
look after you and your appliance.
We appreciate that we have given you a lot of information to
read, but we hope it has been clear and helpful and that you
are now able to enjoy the full benefits of your stove.
However if you have any queries, doubts or would like further
advice please do not hesitate to speak to your Arada dealer
or call us. You will find our contact details after this paragraph
as well as a list of resources where you can discover more
information about your stove and associated articles.
•HETAS
www.hetas.co.uk
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•Solid Fuel Association
www.solidfuel.co.uk
•Document J Building Regulations (Combustion
Appliances)
www.planningportal.gov.uk/
•The National Association of Chimney Sweeps (NACS)
www.nacs.org.uk/
•Arada Technical Support
0844 8567181
[email protected]
•Arada’s Support Site
www.aradastoves.com/support
•Arada’s Spares Site
www.aradastovesandspares.com
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9 Guarantee
Your Arada AX stove carries a guarantee against defects of
manufacture and faulty workmanship for a period of one year
from date of purchase. This does not apply to items which would
be subject to fair wear and tear. Fire box liner panels, Fuel
retainer, Throat plate, Door rope, Door glass and Gaskets are
not covered by the guarantee.
The Supplier / Manufacturer will not be responsible for any
consequential or incidental loss, damage, or injury however
caused.
USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE WARRANTY.
All guarantee periods commence on the date of purchase.
Our guarantee is offered as an addition to your statutory rights.
The guarantee is applicable to the original purchaser only and
is non-transferable.
If further information is required please contact your AX stove
supplier, or our technical help line will be pleased to offer
assistance.
Please telephone: [phone] or email:
[email protected]
When you contact the helpline, they will need to know:
•Your name, address, post code and telephone number.
•Clear and concise details of the fault.
•Your proof of purchase, installation and annual servicing
details will also be required.
Information is also available at
www.aradastoves.com/support
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Manual last updated: April 2014
© Arada Ltd 2014
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