Arada Puffin User manual

BK550 Rev 02
EN 13240:2001+
Amd. A2 May 2013
PLEASE RETAIN THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
User Guide
For stove ranges:
Puffin
Heron
Esprit Solo / Duo Flexifuel
Chelsea Solo / Duo
Chelsea HE Solo / Duo
Bayswater
C Flat Wood Solo / Duo
Flatmate
A Flat Wood

More than 30 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.
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 must 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 and old or infirm
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.
Arada has a policy of continuous product development and therefore we reserve the right to
amend any product specification without prior notice.
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OPERATING YOUR STOVE
Villager 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.
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FUEL TYPES
WOOD
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 wood,
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 ap-
pliance 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, HOUSEHOLD
WASTE OR LIQUID FUELS IN YOUR STOVE.
SOLID FUEL
Arada recommends 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 Instant Light Taybrite
Homefire Newflame
Homefire Ovals Maxibrite
Supertherm Sunbrite
Ancit Pureheat
Phurnacite Homefire Ecoal
For additional advice on fuels, please refer to
The Solid Fuel Association.
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, 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.
 Building Regulations and any local
by-l aws have been followed during installation.
 All firebox liner panels and throat plate are in
place.
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 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.
 A Carbon Monoxide detector is correctly
installed in the same room as the appliance.
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.
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. It is normal to
experience some odours whilst the paint cures.
These are non-toxic and temporary.
AIR INLET CONTROLS
Your stove has two air inlet controls. These are
located either on the stove body or the door.
The primary air inlet provides under draught to
the base of the fire chamber and the
airwash system (secondary air) provides
overdraught. The exact controls may differ from
those illustrated in this manual but will work in
the same way.
PRIMARY AIR
Air enters the appliance through the control
on the bottom of the door. Your stove will have
either one or two control knobs (depending on
the model) which slide left to right. Opening
this / these air inlet(s) will increase the amount
of air intake to the stove. Similarly, closing these
controls will decrease the amount of air intake
into the stove.
AIRWASH SYSTEM / SECONDARY AIR
The airwash system is located either above or
towards the top of the fire door. This functions in
the same way as the primary air inlet controls.
BURNING WOOD
 On stoves with the Flexifuel system, the
riddling lever should be pushed in.
 Set the fire by using scrunched up newspaper
and place a layer of dry kindling wood on top of
this.
 The use of two or three fire lighters may assist
to light the kindling.
 Set the primary air and airwash controls to the
fully open position.
 After the kindling has caught light, you should
leave the fire door ajar by about 20mm. This
will aid flue draw.
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 The flue 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 close the fire door.
 After ten to fifteen minutes regulate the
airwash control, typically reduce to
approximately half way.
 Close the primary air control as generally no
air is required from below the fuel 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
Only applicable to multi fuel and Flexifuel
stoves.
 On stoves with the Flexifuel system, the
riddling lever should be pushed in.
 Set the airwash to one quarter open.
 Set the primary air inlet to fully open.
 Light as with wood, with kindling and fire
lighters.
 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 airwash should be opened sufficiently
to keep the door glass clean.
Whilst burning solid fuel it can be beneficial to
occasionally riddle the grate bars so any burnt
fuel will fall between the grate bars into the
ash pan below. This will ensure a good under
draught is maintained.
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.
DEDICATED WOOD BURNING
STOVES
Villager wood burning stoves are fitted with
liners to both the sides and base of the
stove. Wood fuelled fires burn best on a bed
of ash and with air for combustion being
introduced from above the flame.
The liners are provided to insulate the stove
and allow a more consistent heat output.
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Cracked liners do not need replacing as
long as they still remain in situ. However, a
crumbling liner or one which does not
remain in situ should be replaced.
MULTI FUEL OR FLEXIFUEL GRATE
The grate in your Villager stove comprises of
a series of reciprocating cast iron bars seated
on a pivoted comb. These should come
pre-assembled in your new stove.
All bars in the grate are identical, but every
other bar is rotated 180 degrees, with the ends
of the bars marked ‘H’ sitting on the high
sections of the comb, and the ends marked
‘L’ sitting on the low sections.
The riddling lever, either on the side or front of
the stove, can be operated with the stove
operating tool to riddle ash into the ash pan
below. Only riddle the stove with the door
closed and stop once red embers begin to fall
into the ash pan.
After extended use it may be necessary to
replace some of the grate bars. Periodic
inspection of the bars is recommended and
any damaged bars replaced. Also check
for obstructions that may prevent the
operation of the riddling mechanism.
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 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
When wood is burnt slowly in a closed appli-
ance, 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.
OVER FIRING & 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, 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 burn hands or household
objects with falling embers.
If your stove has an ash pan it 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 time of the grate. The ash will
require less frequent removal when
burning wood than solid fuels.
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In dedicated wood burning stoves the ash
should only be removed when the wood has
reduced to embers. To remove the ash,
carefully rake the glowing embers to one side
of the fire bed and remove the ash into a
suitable metal ash container. This ash will be
hot and the ash carrier may also become hot.
Care must be taken that these do not come
into contact with combustible materials until
they are no longer hot. Repeat for the other
side of the fire bed.
WARNING: The ash can be very hot. 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.

MAINTENANCE
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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 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.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
As a leading manufacturer we are conscious of being able to support all our stove users online and
via our network of dealers with the supply of spare parts to ensure your continued enjoyment and
warmth from your Arada stove.
You can find essential spares and consumables such as liners, grate bars and throat plates as well as
items to enhance your stoves visual appearance and efficiency such as Arada anthracite stove
paint and rope kits at :
www.aradastovesandspares.com

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Once again we would like to thank you for buying a Villager stove.
When you buy a Villager stove, you are not only buying a first class appliance, you are buying a
commitment from us to look after you and your appliance.
Villager stoves comes with a FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE against splitting or cracking of the main body.
The main body being defined as the steel outer casing and items fixed immovably to the casing.
All other parts, which would be subject to normal wear or tear are excluded from this guarantee.
These include the firebox liner panels, fuel retainers, throat plate, door rope, door glass, grate bars,
gaskets, hotplate and spigot.
This guarantee shall not apply to any stove that has been altered in any way, or which in our
professional judgement has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, abuse or excessive wear
and tear.
The guarantee is conditional upon the appliance being serviced and checked annually by a
qualified heating engineer, with documentation to be retained and produced in the event of a
claim being made.
Claims are not valid where installation does not conform with all building regulations in force at the
time of purchase. The manufacturers decision shall be final. However, if your appliance proves to
be defective as a result of faulty materials or workmanship during the guarantee period, we will
repair or replace it FREE OF CHARGE.
THE USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY ARADA WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE
WARRANTY.
ARADA WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL LOSS, DAMAGE OR
INJURY HOWEVER CAUSED.
All guarantee periods commence on the date of purchase and are non-transferable.
Our guarantee is offered as an addition to your statutory rights.
If you think your stove is not operating correctly please contact your local Villager dealer who will
have the knowledge and facilities to help you.
When you contact your dealer they will want to know:
1. Your name, address, post code and telephone number.
2. Clear and concise details of the fault.
3. Your proof of purchase, installation and annual servicing details will also be required.
If further information is required, our technical helpline will be pleased to help.
Please telephone: [phone] -or-email: [e-mail]
Information is also available at www.arada.uk.com/support
GUARANTEE

Puffin 1 - 4 546 211/2 330 13 355 14 453 173/4 93.5 33/4 - - 102 4 78% - - AIB0 2.2 1.8
Heron 1 - 5 558 22 370 141/2 355 14 465 181/2 93.5 33/4 - - 102 4 76% - - AIB0 3.2 1.8
Esprit Solo 5 Flexifuel 1 - 5 508 20 474 183/4 363 141/2 414 161/2 98 4 900 650 102 4 76.6% 253°C 0.33 AIBV018 3.4 1.6
Esprit Solo 7 Flexifuel 1.5 - 7 520 201/2 530 203/4 368 141/2 414 161/2 110 41/2 950 700 127 5 73.1% 350°C 0.28 AIBV019 5.4 1.6
Esprit Solo 8 Flexifuel 1.5 - 8 560 22 608 24 355 14 449 171/2 110 41/2 850 700 127 5 80.4% 290°C 0.52 AIBV016 5.1 2.9
Esprit Solo 10 Flexifuel 1.5 - 10 575 221/2 695 271/2 372 141/2 464 181/2 110 41/2 1100 600 127 5 74.4% 319°C 0.27 AIBV017 6.6 3.4
Esprit Duo 5 Flexifuel 1 - 5 508 20 474 183/4 363 141/2 414 161/2 98 4 900 650 102 4 76.6% 253°C 0.33 AIBV018 3.4 1.6
Esprit Duo 7 Flexifuel 1.5 - 7 520 201/2 530 203/4 368 141/2 414 161/2 110 41/2 950 700 127 5 73.1% 350°C 0.28 AIBV019 5.4 1.6
Esprit Duo 8 Flexifuel 1.5 - 8 560 22 608 24 355 14 449 171/2 110 41/2 850 700 127 5 80.4% 290°C 0.52 AIBV016 5.1 2.9
Chelsea Solo 1 - 5 495 191/2 457 18 334 131/4 375 143/4 102 4 700 500 127 5 71.7% 348°C 0.15 AIBV007 1.6 3.4
Chelsea Duo 1 - 5 495 191/2 457 18 334 131/4 375 143/4 102 4 700 500 127 5 71.7% 348°C 0.15 AIBV007 1.6 3.4
Chelsea HE Solo 1 - 5 518 201/2 462 181/4 347 131/2 425 163/4 98 4 700 500 102 4 71% 341°C 0.35 AIBV008 2 3.6
Chelsea HE Duo 1 - 5 518 201/2 462 181/4 347 131/2 425 163/4 98 4 700 500 102 4 71% 341°C 0.35 AIBV008 2 3.6
Bayswater 1.5 - 7 540 211/4 601 233/4 360 141/4 425 163/4 137 51/2 760 500 127 5 71.7% 343°C 0.16 AIBV009 2.4 4.6
C Flat Wood Solo 1 - 5 495 191/2 457 18 334 131/4 395 151/2 102 4 800 750 127 5 79% 260°C 0.49 AIBV007 2.1 2.9
C Flat Wood Duo 1 - 5 495 191/2 457 18 334 131/4 395 151/2 102 4 800 750 127 5 79% 260°C 0.49 AIBV007 2.1 2.9
Flatmate 1.5 - 8 575 223/4 573 221/2 353 14 460 18 110 41/4 800 600 127 5 78.4% 324°C 0.42 AIBV009 3.4 4.6
A Flat Wood 2 - 14 595 231/2 699 271/2 475 183/4 468 181/2 135 51/2 1000 1000 152 6 71.5% 406°C 0.75 AIBV001 9.3 4.7
Technical Information
Output
kW
Description
Depth
mm inches
Height
mm inches
Width
mm inches
Depth from
back to
centre of
top flue
mm inches
Height to
centre of
rear flue
mm inches
* Figures shown with an asterisk are in house testing results.

Puffin 1 - 4 546 211/2 330 13 355 14 453 173/4 93.5 33/4 - - 102 4 78% - - AIB0 2.2 1.8
Heron 1 - 5 558 22 370 141/2 355 14 465 181/2 93.5 33/4 - - 102 4 76% - - AIB0 3.2 1.8
Esprit Solo 5 Flexifuel 1 - 5 508 20 474 183/4 363 141/2 414 161/2 98 4 900 650 102 4 76.6% 253°C 0.33 AIBV018 3.4 1.6
Esprit Solo 7 Flexifuel 1.5 - 7 520 201/2 530 203/4 368 141/2 414 161/2 110 41/2 950 700 127 5 73.1% 350°C 0.28 AIBV019 5.4 1.6
Esprit Solo 8 Flexifuel 1.5 - 8 560 22 608 24 355 14 449 171/2 110 41/2 850 700 127 5 80.4% 290°C 0.52 AIBV016 5.1 2.9
Esprit Solo 10 Flexifuel 1.5 - 10 575 221/2 695 271/2 372 141/2 464 181/2 110 41/2 1100 600 127 5 74.4% 319°C 0.27 AIBV017 6.6 3.4
Esprit Duo 5 Flexifuel 1 - 5 508 20 474 183/4 363 141/2 414 161/2 98 4 900 650 102 4 76.6% 253°C 0.33 AIBV018 3.4 1.6
Esprit Duo 7 Flexifuel 1.5 - 7 520 201/2 530 203/4 368 141/2 414 161/2 110 41/2 950 700 127 5 73.1% 350°C 0.28 AIBV019 5.4 1.6
Esprit Duo 8 Flexifuel 1.5 - 8 560 22 608 24 355 14 449 171/2 110 41/2 850 700 127 5 80.4% 290°C 0.52 AIBV016 5.1 2.9
Chelsea Solo 1 - 5 495 191/2 457 18 334 131/4 375 143/4 102 4 700 500 127 5 71.7% 348°C 0.15 AIBV007 1.6 3.4
Chelsea Duo 1 - 5 495 191/2 457 18 334 131/4 375 143/4 102 4 700 500 127 5 71.7% 348°C 0.15 AIBV007 1.6 3.4
Chelsea HE Solo 1 - 5 518 201/2 462 181/4 347 131/2 425 163/4 98 4 700 500 102 4 71% 341°C 0.35 AIBV008 2 3.6
Chelsea HE Duo 1 - 5 518 201/2 462 181/4 347 131/2 425 163/4 98 4 700 500 102 4 71% 341°C 0.35 AIBV008 2 3.6
Bayswater 1.5 - 7 540 211/4 601 233/4 360 141/4 425 163/4 137 51/2 760 500 127 5 71.7% 343°C 0.16 AIBV009 2.4 4.6
C Flat Wood Solo 1 - 5 495 191/2 457 18 334 131/4 395 151/2 102 4 800 750 127 5 79% 260°C 0.49 AIBV007 2.1 2.9
C Flat Wood Duo 1 - 5 495 191/2 457 18 334 131/4 395 151/2 102 4 800 750 127 5 79% 260°C 0.49 AIBV007 2.1 2.9
Flatmate 1.5 - 8 575 223/4 573 221/2 353 14 460 18 110 41/4 800 600 127 5 78.4% 324°C 0.42 AIBV009 3.4 4.6
A Flat Wood 2 - 14 595 231/2 699 271/2 475 183/4 468 181/2 135 51/2 1000 1000 152 6 71.5% 406°C 0.75 AIBV001 9.3 4.7
Flue Diameter
mm inches
Nett
Efficiency
Mean Flue
Gas
Temperature
Mean CO
Emissions
@ 13% O2
Add in
Boiler
(If Available)
Output to
Room
kW
Output to
Water
kW
Minimum
distance to
combustible
materials (mm)
Rear Side

BK550 Rev 02
Final Factory Check list
Quality / Finish
Flue Outlet
Hot Plate
Fuel Retainer
Firebox Liners
Throat Plate
Door Catch / Door Handle
Operating Tool
Stove Glove
Grate / Fuel Bed
Installation Guide
Assembled By……………………….... Checked by……………………………….
Model:
The Fireworks
Weycroft Avenue
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5HU
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