Arada AX User manual

User Guide
BK525 Rev 01
EN 13240:2001+
Amd. A2:2004
April 2013
Part No. AFS1840
Multi fuel Stoves
AX
PLEASE RETAIN THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The AX Multi fuel Stove Range

WARNING
Pure Petroleum coke must not be burned in this appliance.
Bituminous house coal should never be used in your stove.
To use these fuels will invalidate the appliance guarantee.
If in doubt contact the Solid Fuel Association. Arada recommend the use of HETAS
approved smokeless fuels which have been deemed suitable for use on closed appliances,
including multi fuel stoves. Other suitable fuels may also be found in the HETAS guide.
It is a legal requirement that the installation of all new or replacement, wood or solid fuel
heating appliances must obtain building control approval from your local authority.
The installation must comply with all current building regulations and any additional local
ordinances. Installation work must be carried out by a qualified heating engineer, affiliated
to a government approved competent persons scheme such as operated by HETAS.
If in doubt, contact HETAS limited.
Telephone number : 0845 634 5626
www.hetas.co.uk
A fireguard conforming to BS 8423:2002 should be used in the presence of children and old or infirm people.
This appliance should be used with the fire door closed at all times except when re-fuelling or de-ashing. Do
not use aerosol sprays or any other flammable materials near the appliance under fire. Arada Ltd will not be
responsible for any consequential or incidental loss or injury however caused.
Arada has a policy of continuous product development and therefore we reserve the right to amend the
specification without prior notice.
Due to printing cycles, items or options may be described before they are generally available or after they
have ceased, so please check with your retailer or dealer.
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More than 20 years experience has been put into the
development of our stoves to ensure ultimate
performance and years of trouble free use and
enjoyment.
Every detail of the stove has been carefully designed
and engineered which is why we are so confident in
the reliability of our products.
Should you have any questions about our stoves that
are not covered by this manual, please contact the
Arada retailer in your area, or call our technical
support department on
08448 567181 .
All Arada stoves are tested to European Standard EN
13240.
OPERATING YOUR STOVE
FUEL TYPES
The most efficient use of this appliance is with the fire
door(s) closed at all times, apart from re-fuelling
(when alight) or cleaning (when cold).
Never leave the appliance unattended for an
extended length of time with the door(s) open.
WOOD FUEL
Any type of wood is suitable 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 nine
months in the case of soft woods, and at least twenty
four 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.
WARNING: 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.
Please Note: If you have sticky tar inside the
appliance or chimney your wood is ‘Green’ or
too wet.
PAPER– Paper will burn successfully. Burn dry
paper only or chimney damage will occur.
WARNING: NEVER BURN PLASTICS OR
HOUSEHOLD WASTE OR LIQUID FUELS IN
YOUR STOVE.
SOLID FUEL
Arada recommend the use of HETAS approved
smokeless fuels which have been deemed suitable
for use on closed appliances, including multi-fuel
stoves. These include:
Homefire Ecoal
Homefire Ecoal Instant Light Taybrite
Homefire Newflame
Homefire Ovals Maxibrite
Supertherm Sunbrite
Ancit Pureheat
Phurnacite
For additional advice on fuels, please refer to
HETAS.
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AIR INLET CONTROLS
Your stove has two air inlet controls.
The primary air inlet providing under draught to the
base of the fire chamber and the airwash system
(secondary air) providing overdraught.
PRIMARY AIR
Air enters the appliance through the control on the
bottom of the fire door. Your stove has a single
control knob which slides left to right. Always use a
fire glove or the operating tool when adjusting the
air inlets as this will become hot when the fire is in
use.
Sliding the knob to the right will increase the
amount of air intake to the stove.
To decrease, push the slider to the left.
AIR WASH SYSTEM /
SECONDARY AIR
The air wash has an internal sliding plate with
slots, housed in a cover plate, and is located
above the fire door.
Sliding the control knob to the right as far as it will
go, achieves the fully open position.
Sliding it to the left will shut off the air inlet slots.
LIGHTING THE FIRE
Prior to lighting the stove for the first time,
check with the installer that:
 Installation and all building work is complete.
 The chimney is sound and has been swept and
is free from obstruction.
 Adequate provision for combustion air has been
made, i.e. a permanent vent of at least 550mm sq
per KW of rated output above 5KW, is fitted in the
room in which the appliance is installed.
 That Building Regulations and any local by laws
have been followed during installation. See
separate installation guide.
 All firebox liner panels and throat plate are in place.
 That the chimney draw has been checked and is
within specification. With the chimney warm, the
draught should be between 1-2 mm water gauge or
0.1 to 0.2 mbar.
WARNING: An over drawing chimney can cause over
firing, resulting in damage to the appliance.
Ensure that you have read and understood these
instructions before lighting the fire.
Always wear suitable protective fire gloves when
refuelling your stove, such as the Arada glove
supplied with your stove
BURNING WOOD
 Set the fire by using rolled up newspaper and lay a
layer of dry kindling wood on top of this.
 Use two or three fire lighters to light the kindling.
 Set the primary air and air wash controls to the
fully open position.
 After the kindling has caught light, leave the fire
door ajar by about 20mm. This will aid flue draw.
 The flue draw should be established after five
minutes, and the kindling well burnt down to
form an ember bed.
 Carefully load the stove with well seasoned wood
and close the fire door.
 After ten to fifteen minutes, regulate the air wash
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control, typically reduce to approximately half
way.
 Similarly, reduce the primary air control to the off
position (-) as generally no air from below the
grate is required when burning wood.
Please Note: The high temperature paint acquires
durability by being “cured” during the initial firings
of the appliance. It will give off fumes which are
non toxic, but certain persons may find they have
an unpleasant or irritant effect. Ensure that the
surrounding area is well ventilated during this time.
BURNING SOLID FUELS
 Set the air wash to one quarter open.
 Set the primary air inlet to fully open.
 Light as with wood with kindling or fire lighter.
 Once flue draw has been established, after
about five minutes, carefully load the stove
with fuel and close the door.
 When the fire is well alight regulate the
burning rate by controlling the primary air inlet
control.
 The air wash can be opened sufficiently to
keep the door glass clean.
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 re-fuelling
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.
DOOR GLASS
The door glass should remain clear during normal
burning. However, under certain conditions, such
as burning at a low rate or damp wood, or
overnight burning, the glass may become
somewhat blackened. To remedy this, operate the
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 stockists and online
at www.aradastovesandspares.com).
REDUCED BURNING
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.
Please Note: To avoid chimney problems your
appliance should not be burnt at a reduced burn
rate without a period of fast burning.
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OVER FIRING & CHIMNEY FIRES
DO NOT over fire your appliance. Using flammable
liquids or too much wood or 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 this
may result in a chimney fire.
ASH REMOVAL
The appliance will require ash to be removed
periodically but an ash bed of approximately 20mm
(3/4”) should be maintained. Care must be taken
not to risk burning of hands or household objects
from falling embers.
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. The ash will
require less frequent removal when burning wood
than solid fuels.
WARNING: The ash can be very hot. Empty only
into a metal container. Even if the ash appears
cold, red-hot pieces of ash may be concealed and
could easily start a fire or cause an injury.
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Fig. 5. Operating Tool & Ash pan

MAINTANANCE
SUMMER STORAGE / NON USAGE
Please ensure that your stove is left clean and moving components are well lubricated 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.
Allow air movement through the stove, by opening the air wash 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.
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 cast-
ing.
The fire door can be re-aligned as follows:
 When the appliance is cold, open the fire door so that it is at right angles to the front of the stove.
 Lift the fire door up off its hinges.
 Gently tap the hinge pins in the direction to compensate for the misalignment. (Fig. 11)
 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:
 When the appliance is cold, open the fire door so that it is at right angles to the front of the stove.
 Lift the fire door up off the hinges.
 Drop one washer on the top and bottom hinge pins. Fit the door and check.
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. You can find a complete list of spares and consumables
such as liners, grate bars and throat plates as well as items to
enhance it’s visual appearance and efficiency such as Arada
touch up aerosol cans and rope kits.
All the above can be ordered from you local stove dealer or
online direct from Arada at:
www.aradastovesandspares.com
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GUARANTEE
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Your AX range stove carries a guarantee against defects of manufacture and faulty workmanship
for a period of 12 months 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. However should you have any problems with
your appliance please contact your supplier / stockist who will have the knowledge and facilities to
help you.
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 and are non-transferable.
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]m
When you contact the helpline, they will need to know:
1. Your Name, Address, Post Code and Telephone Number.
2. Date of Purchase and Supplier Details.
3. Name of Installer.
4. Batch Number (located on the stove data plate on the bottom left hand side of the stove
body.)
5. Clear and concise details of the fault.

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Output
kW
Height
mm inches
Width
mm inches
Depth
mm inches
Height to
centre of rear
ue
mm inches
Depth from
back to centre
of top ue
mm inches
Depth into
replace
mm inches Net Eciency
Flue Diameter
mm inches
AX1-S3 1-4458 18 330 13 323 12 ¾ 370 14 ½ 93.5 3 ¾ - - 102 479.3%
AX2-S3 1-5475 18 ¾ 370 14 ½ 333 13 387 15 93.5 3 ¾ - - 102 478.5%
AX3 1-7507 20 381 15 376 14 ¾ 402 15 ¾ 103 4- - 127 577.5%
AX4 1-9527 20 ¾ 421 16 ½ 376 14 ¾ 423 16 ¾ 103 4- - 127 576.8%
AX5 1-5587 23 505 20 360 14 ¼ - - N/A N/A 190 7 ½ 127 578%*
AX6 1-7587 23 505 20 489 19 ¼ - - 93 3 ¾ 320 12 ¾ 127 576%*
AXST5 1 - 5 505 20 334 13 ¼ 375 14 ¾415 16 ¼ 98 3 ¾ - - 102 478%*
Technical Informaon
Height
Width
Depth
Depth from back to
centre of top ue
Height to centre of rear ue
Freestanding
Your stove may dier from the design illustrated above.