Arada Farringdon 8 Manual

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Operating & Installation Manual
BK650
EN 13240:2001+
Amd. A2:2004
Rev 03
January 2016
Farringdon 8 Wood Stove
15

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The Clean Air Act 1993 and Smoke Control Areas
Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole or part of the district of the authority to be a
smoke control area. It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a building, from a furnace or from any
fixed boiler if located in a designated smoke control area. It is also an offence to acquire an "unauthorised
fuel" for use within a smoke control area unless it is used in an "exempt" appliance ("exempted" from the
controls which generally apply in the smoke control area).
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has powers under the Act to authorise smoke-
less fuels or exempt appliances for use in smoke control areas in England. In Scotland and Wales this power
rests with Ministers in the devolved administrations for those countries. Separate legislation, the Clean Air
(Northern Ireland) Order 1981, applies in Northern Ireland. Therefore it is a requirement that fuels burnt or
obtained for use in smoke control areas have been "authorised" in Regulations and that appliances used to
burn solid fuel in those areas (other than "authorised" fuels) have been exempted by an Order made and
signed by the Secretary of State or Minister in the devolved administrations.
The Arada Farringdon 8Kw has been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas, when
burning wood and is fitted with a factory set mechanical stop, to prevent air control closure beyond the 29mm
open position.
Further information on the requirements of the Clean Air Act can be found here :-
https://www.gov.uk/smoke-control-area-rules
Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean Air Act 1993 including designation and
supervision of smoke control areas and you can contact them for details of Clean Air Act requirements.
Congratulations on your choice of an Arada stove.
More than 30 years experience has been put into the development of our Arada Farringdon range
of 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 your stove, that are not covered by this manual, please
contact local Arada retailer, or call our technical support department on 01297 35998.
All Arada Farringdon stoves are approved to European
Standard EN 13240 and CE marked.
These appliances listed within this manual have been
approved as an intermittent operating appliance for burning wood only.
PLEASE NOTE— 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.
Copyright 2015 Arada Ltd
This booklet has copyright and may not be copied in whole, or part, or used for any
purpose other than that for which it is supplied without express written consent from Arada Ltd.

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Contents
Page No.
INTRODUCTION
Warning Notice 4
Safety Notices 5
The Principle Of The Stove 5
Check List 6-7
Data Plate Information 7
Technical data 8
INSTALLATION
General Precautions 9
Handling 9
Hearth 9
Combustible Materials 9
Air For Combustion 9
Fitting The Flue Outlet & Hotplate 10
Firebox Liner Panels 11
Fitting The Grate 12
Page No.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
Annual Maintenance 13
Cleaning 13
Chimney Sweeping 13
Door Glass 13
Outer Finish 13
Summer Storage / Non Usage 14
Fire Door Rope Replacement 15
Fire Door Glass Replacement 15-16
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
Fuel 17
Lighting The Fire 17
Important Information 18
Burning Wood 19
Reduced Burning 19
Extended Burning 20
Safety Warning 20
Over Firing & Chimney Fires 20
Ash Removal 20
Air Inlet Control 21
Fuel Retainer 22
Ash Pan 23
Riddling The Stove 23
Main Fire Door Handle 24
GUARANTEE 25-26
FACTORY CHECK LIST Back page

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WARNING
IT IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT THAT THE INSTALLATION OF ALL
NEW OR REPLACEMENT, WOOD HEATING
APPLIANCES ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN BUILDING CONTROL
APPROVAL FROM YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY OR THE
INSTALLATION WORK MUST BE CARRIED OUT THROUGH A
GOVERNMENT APPROVED COMPETENT PERSONS SCHEME .
A list of all Competent Person Schemes can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/competent-person-scheme-current-
schemes-and-how-schemes-are-authorised#types-of-building-work
THIS STOVE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED
TO A SHARED FLUE SYSTEM

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SAFETY
A fireguard conforming to BS 8423:2002
should be used in the presence of children
and old or infirm people.
Please note, 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.
Do not fit an extractor fan in the same
room as the appliance.
Fire cement is caustic, hand and eye
protection should always be worn,
prolonged contact with the skin should be
avoided.
Arada Ltd will not be responsible for any
consequential or incidental loss or
injury however caused.
Before continuing any further, with the
installation of this appliance please read the
following guide to manual handling.
 Always obtain assistance when lifting the
appliance
 When lifting always keep your back straight,
bend your legs not your back
 Avoid twisting at the waist. It is better to
reposition your feet.
 Avoid upper body/top heavy bending. Do
not lean forwards or sideways when
handling the fire
 Always grip with the palms of your hands
do not use your fingertips for support
 Always keep the stove as close to the body
as possible as this will minimise the
cantilever action.
 Use gloves to provide additional grip.
THE PRINCIPLE OF THE STOVE
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 should provide a lifetime of
heating satisfaction.
Safety is the most important consideration when
installing your fire. If not properly installed and
operated a house fire may result. Installation
must comply with the Building Regulations and
conform to all safety standards.
Arada produces a variety of appliances ranging
from the traditional to the modern in style and
appearance, all bristling with ‘High Tech’
features.
The fire door is fitted with a special high
temperature ceramic glass panel through which
the fire can be viewed.
The stove is lined with firebricks or heat
reflective panels which ensure complete
combustion and provide a good heat store to
even out fluctuations in burning.
An internal throat plate produces turbulence to
encourage secondary combustion and direct the
flue gas around the whole upper firebox before
allowing it to escape up the chimney.
Arada stoves are also fitted with an ‘air wash’ so
called because it provides a curtain of high
speed preheated air behind the glass to help
keep it clean and provide secondary air/over
draught.
INTRODUCTION

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CHECK LIST
Inside the appliance body you should find the following:
Farringdon 8 Part Description and Visual Aid
(not to scale) Quantity
1. Fuel Retainer
1
2. Throat Plate
1
3. Ash Pan
1
4. Throat Plate Insulation
1
5. Instruction Manual
1
6. Flue Spigot Outlet
(6 inch/152.4mm)
1
6. Flue Spigot Outlet
(5 inch/127mm)
1
7. Hot Plate
1

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Farringdon 8 Part Description and Visual Aid
(not to scale) Quantity
8. Back Side Liners (Upper)
2
8. Back Side Liners (Lower)
2
9. Front Side Liners
2
10. Rear Liners
2
11. Grate Bars
12
12. Stove Mitten (Hot Glove)
2
13. Fire Door and grate riddling
Handle
1
CHECK LIST
Inside the appliance body you should find the following :
Data Plate Location
Data Plate
Information
Please Note
All Farringdon stoves are fitted
with a data plate located on the
back of the stove body in the
bottom left hand side of the
stove.
The data given is that registered
on the HETAS website on the
output and performance of the
stove.
The CE mark indicates that the
stove performance has been
independently certified by a
competent body.

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TECHNICAL DATA
TECHNICAL DATA Farringdon 8
Maximum/ Nominal Heat Output (Kw) 8
Efficiency Nett (%) 77.7
Mean Flue Gas Temperature (°C) 342
Mean CO Emission @ 13% O2 (%) 0.15
Flue Mass Gas Flow (g/s) 5.7
Minimum Distance To Combustible Materials (mm)
Height (mm) 659
Width (mm) 533
Depth—with handle removed (mm) 330
Depth From Back To Centre Of Flue (mm) 125
Flue Diameter (mm) 152
Weight Packed (Kg) 84
Weight Nett (Kg) 78
Ideal Log Length (mm) 350
Firebox size (Cu. Cm) 37690.25
Rear ..........400
Sides .........450

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Note : All local regulations, including those
referring to National and European standards need
to be complied with, when installing the appliance.
The Building Regulations for England and Wales
2000 ref Approved Document J 2002 edition
(issued by the DTLR).
The Building Standards (Scotland) (Consolidation)
Regulations.
Detailed recommendations for installation of
appliances, chimneys and flues are outlined in the
current issue of the following British Standards :
BS6461, BS8303 & BS4543.
Any Manufacturer’s Instructions must not
be taken as overriding statutory
requirements.
Before any installation work is undertaken
consideration must be given to the Health
and Safety at Work Act 1974. Safe working
practices should be followed at all times.
During installation ensure that adequate
precautions are taken to avoid unnecessary risk to
yourself or any householder. In particular the
danger from caustic nature of the fire cement
should be avoided by using these accepted
methods :
 Wear gloves when handling fire cement
 Wear goggles when chiselling or looking up
chimneys.
Make sure that Building Regulations are adhered
to during installation along with any local by-laws.
In the case of heating systems make sure that the
pipe work is correctly bonded to ensure electrical
earth continuity.
ASBESTOS
All Arada stoves contain no asbestos in their man-
ufacture or construction. If there is a possibility of
disturbing any asbestos in the course of
installation, then please seek specialist guidance
and use appropriate protective equipment.
HANDLING
The safe handling guidelines are set out on page 5
of this manual, to make movement easier, internal
fittings, fuel retainers, grates, firebox liners, flue
outlets, hot plates, throat plates etc, can be
removed. Care should be taken to make sure that
HEARTH
The stove shall be installed on a floor with
adequate load bearing capacity. If the existing
construction does not meet this prerequisite,
suitable measures (e.g.: load distributing plate)
should be taken to achieve it.
Ideally, the appliance should stand on a
constructional hearth of non-combustible
materials not less than 125mm thick
conforming to Building Regulations.
Dimensions of the hearth should project at least
300mm forward of the front of the appliance and
150mm at the sides.
The surface of the hearth should be free of
combustible materials. In most buildings with solid
concrete or stone floors, the requirement will be
met by the floor itself, but mark the hearth to
ensure floor coverings are kept well away or use
different levels to mark the hearth perimeter.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Please view the technical data (See page 8) and
observe the minimum distance to combustible
materials, which is applicable to your stove model.
Ideally, adjacent walls should be of suitable non
combustible construction, preferably brickwork. In
large fireplaces take care that any supporting
beam is protected by a 13mm sheet of
Masterboard or Superlux spaced 13mm off the
surface with strips of non combustible material.
Make sure that there is a gap between an
un-insulated flue system and any combustible
material. This gap must be at least 3 x the outside
diameter of the flue pipe, or 1.5 x the flue diameter
to non combustible surfaces.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
There must always be a permanent means of
providing air for combustion into the room in which
the stove is installed. A permanent vent with a total
free area of at least 550mm² for every KW rated
above 5KW should be connected directly to the
outside air or to an adjacent room which itself has
a permanent vent of the same size direct to the
outside air. The positioning of any air vent must be
so that it cannot be liable to blockage or
obstruction. Please note : The fitting of an
extractor fan to either of these rooms is not
recommended.
INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION
FITTING THE FLUE OUTLET AND
HOT PLATE
The flue outlet spigot and hot plate (blanking plate)
is found packed inside the appliance.
A section of self adhesive sealing rope and fixings
are also supplied. The sealing rope needs to be
positioned around the outer circumference of both
the flue outlet spigot and hot plate, as shown in
Fig. 1a.
Fit the flue outlet to the appliance in the desired
position and secure with the washers and nuts pro-
vided.
Similarly, fit the hot plate (blanking plate) to the
unused opening.
If required fire cement may be used if so, clean off
any surplus fire cement.
Place appliance on the hearth and make sure that
it is level and does not rock.
Connect the chimney ensuring all joints are sealed
with fire cement.
Note : The flue pipe must be fitted inside the flue
outlet spigot. Failure to do so could result in the
spillage of condensation running down the flue.
( See Fig. 1b )
Fig. 1b. Flue & Spigot Fitting
Flue
Outlet
Spigot
Flue
Pipe
Inside
Fig. 1a. Adhesive Rope Fitting
Self-adhesive rope

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INSTALLATION
Back side liners
Fig 3
Fig 4
Side air ducts
Front side
liner
1 per side
Rear liners 2 off
Throat plate sat correctly
on air tube and rear air bar
FIREBOX LINER PANELS
The Arada Farringdon stoves use firebox liner
panels to the sides and back. The throat plate sits
on top of the perforated air tube at the front and
into two slots in the rear air bar. These parts
should come fitted to your stove, if however they
are not, proceed as follows to fit them.
 Open the fire door.
 Remove the fuel retaining bar, by lifting free
of the retaining slots.
 Set the rear liner (s) into the back of the
firebox.
 Remove the throat plate insulation from its
packaging and place on top of the throat
plate and lift into position with the front
above the perforated air tube. Align the 2
tabs on the throat plate with the location
slots in the rear air bar and drop into posi-
tion (See Fig 5)
 Insert one of the side liner panels in each
side at the back sitting on the side landing.
Lift up one at a time past the throat plate
as far as it will go and slide in the lower liner
side liner.
Repeat for the other set of rear side liners.
(See Fig 3&4)
 Insert one front side liner in each side
of the front of the stove. Secure in place with
the front liner clamp as shown.
(See Fig 3&4)
Note: Neither the rear firebox liners nor the
side firebox liners are ‘handed’, both faces are
suitable for direct contact with the fire bed.
Front liner securing clamp
Fig 5: Overhead view of Liners and Throat
Plate assembly
Throat plate
location tab
and slot in
rear air bar

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INSTALLATION
FITTING THE GRATE
Note: The grate bars are factory assembled,
however during transit, they may have been
dislodged. Please see the instructions below on
grate assembly.
Grate
The grate in the Farringdon stoves, comprise of a
series of reciprocating cast iron grate bars, seated
on a pivoted ‘comb’. All bars in the grate are identi-
cal, but every other bar is turned through 180 de-
grees, 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.
Assembling The Grate
To assemble the grate, fit bars to the low sections
of the comb first, inserting ends marked ‘H’ into the
rear channel with the groove on the underside of
the bar is located on the up stand tab, and then
lowering end marked ‘L’ onto the low section of the
comb, (see Fig 6. below.)
The upper bar is fitted in a similar manner, but with
the end marked ‘L’ inserted in the rear channel,
and the end marked ‘H’ seated on the high section
of the comb.
Grate Bar Replacement
After extended use it may be necessary to replace
some of the grate bars. Periodic inspection of the
bars is recommended and the removal of any nails
or wire that may be present after burning wood. All
the grate bars in each appliance are identical and
can easily be lifted out after the removal of the fuel
retainers. Remove damaged grate bars and re-
place with castings of the same type, fitting as per
the instructions above. When re-ordering
replacement grate bars, see the rear pages of
these instructions for the correct spare part code.
FINAL CHECK LIST
Before handing over the installation to the
customer it is requirement under Document J that
the appliance is lit and the functioning of the
chimney system is checked for satisfactory
operation.
 Be sure that the chimney is operating
and ALL smoke and fumes are vented to
the atmosphere through the chimney
terminal.
 Check all joints and seals.
 Clean the outside of the appliance to
prevent any stains becoming burnt on.
 Check the flue draught which should
read 1 - 2mm H2o, or 0.1 - 0.2 mbar.
 If the Building Control Consent route is
being sought please complete Building
Control Consent Checklist.
 For a registered Competent Persons
Scheme, complete the Certificate Of
Compliance, which is used for checking
and reporting the installation as imposed
by the Government
 Explain the controls and operation of the
appliance to the customer.
The details on the Building Control Consent
Checklist must be checked and completed in full
by the installer at the time of installation. Please
refer to the Dry Stove Installation Guide for more
details. Please answer all questions as fully as
possible. Arada Ltd cannot be held responsible for
the chimney or installation.
Fig. 6 Fitting the Grate Bars
High end
of grate bar
Low end
of grate
bar

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ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
It is important that your appliance is regularly
serviced in accordance with these instructions.
This should be carried out at least annually by a
qualified person and should consist of the
following :
CLEANING
Important; Under some circumstances soot
can quickly build up on the throat plate and adja-
cent areas. The throat plate and insulation should
be removed and checked monthly, and any debris
stripped off. Similarly, clean the upper surface of
the firebox.
Remove the firebrick linings, throat plate and
insulation, inspect all rope gaskets on doors, glass
etc, and re-order any items that may need
replacing from your Arada dealer.
With a wire brush clean inside the appliance
paying particular attention to the small inlet holes
of the air wash on the inside, above the fire door.
Sweep the chimney and confirm that it is sound.
Examine all joints in the flue pipe etc, and re-seal if
necessary. Re-assemble and leave with the air
inlet and air wash control about half way open.
This will allow a free flow of air through the
appliance thus preventing moisture and
condensation from building up inside the stove and
chimney.
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
Sweeping should be carried out with an
appropriate sized bristle brush and rods to suit
chimney size and type. As with all appliances
regular sweeping of the flue is essential to avoid
danger of blockage and the escape of poisonous
fumes. Access for cleaning should also be
incorporated in the chimney (e.g.. Soot door or
access through the register plate).
Any existing chimney should be swept prior to
installation of the appliance, and swept again a
second time within one month of regular use after
installation to establish frequency of sweeping
required. This should be done by a competent
person such as a NACS chimney engineer who will
provide a Certificate Of Chimney Sweeping.
The whole flue way including the outlet must be
swept at least twice per burning season. It is
important that the flue ways, flue pipe and chimney
be cleaned prior to lighting the fire after a pro-
longed shut down period.
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 over-
night 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 fire stockists). A piece of cloth
moistened with vinegar and dipped in wood ash
will provide a good soft scourer to remove the soot
without scratching the glass.
OUTER FINISH
The outer finish of the appliance is a durable high
temperature paint. It is best cleaned, by brushing
down, with a clean shoe brush. Do not allow
moisture to remain on the appliance whilst cold or
surface rust may form.
The high temperature paint should not require
attention for some time, depending on use. The
hotter the fire burns the sooner repainting will be
necessary. Aerosol tins of paint are available for
complete refurbishing.
Before repainting make sure that the fire is out and
the stove is cold.
 Remove the door glass
 Lightly wire brush, or rub with wire wool, the
body of the appliance to remove any loose
paint or rust.
 Mask or remove items such as brass work.
 Any adjacent brickwork, mantelpiece, hearth
etc, should be carefully masked for quite a
distance around the appliance. This
precaution is to prevent discolouration of the
surrounding brickwork or wall paper etc.
Re-spray in a well ventilated area, avoid breath-
ing the vapour. Refer to safety instructions on
paint cans.
 When the paint is dry refit the door glass &
any other parts previously removed.
 Leave the appliance for eight hours before
lighting a fire.
 Burn slowly for the first four hours, then build
up heat slowly to gradually cure paint.
Note: Use genuine Arada touch up spray as some
paints interact. This could ruin the finish and
invalidate the guarantee.
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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
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 primary air inlet control 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.
FUEL RETAINER INSPECTION
A fuel retainer is supplied with the stove.
Periodically check for any bowing to the
fuel retainer and replace as necessary.
Please Note:
This operation should only be carried out when
the appliance is unlit and cold.

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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
FIRE DOOR ROPE
REPLACEMENT
Periodically, visually check over the fire door rope
seal for any damage, cuts or tears and any
detached sections. The rope gasket can be
replaced, using the universal rope kit (Available
from Arada), please follow the
instructions below :
 Ensure the appliance is cold.
 Lift the door off the appliance and lay onto a
flat surface with the rear face upwards.
 Carefully remove the old rope gasket and
old adhesive. Take note of the layout of the
old rope seal. Ensure no traces of the old
adhesive or rust / flaky paint is present, as
this will result in a unsound joint.
 Apply the rope adhesive following the
instructions on the bottle.
 Press the rope gasket into the channel on
the rear of the door casting, following the
same layout as the old rope seal. See Fig. 8.
 Just before the final end, cut the rope seal to
length and glue into position.
 Allow 30 minutes, before refitting the door to
the appliance.
FIRE DOOR GLASS
REPLACEMENT
In the event of the door glass being broken it can
easily be replaced. Please follow :
 The door should be lifted off the hinges so
that the operation can be carried out on a
work bench or similar level surface.
 Unscrew the four screw fixings, securing the
glass clips and remove, both clips and
fixings.
 Carefully remove any pieces of broken
glass, and sealing gasket, wearing suitable
gloves as protection. Take note of the
position and joint of the rope gasket.
 Replace the glass rope gasket; start at the
bottom of the window, centrally, push the
adhesive side of the rope into the groove on
the rear of the casting. Gradually work your
way around until the end of the rope meets.
See Fig. 8.
 Re-seat the new glass, ensuring the glass
sits flat against the gasket. See Fig. 9.
 Replace the four retaining clips and fixing
screws. Do not over tighten the fixings as
damage may occur to the glass. See Fig.10.
 Refit the door assembly back onto the stove;
carefully lift the door over the hinge and slot
into place.
Fig. 7. Rope Replacement
Fig. 8. Lining Up Gasket Rope
Joint
Rope
Gasket

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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
Please Note:
This should be
carried out when
the stove is cold
and unlit.
Fig. 9. Positioning The Glass
Fig. 10. Tightening The Glass Clip
The images used on pages 15 and 16 illustrating the door rope and glass
replacement are generic images and may differ from the stove you have, but the
procedure is identical.
USE ONLY HAND
TOOLS TO TIGHTEN
THE GLASS FIXINGS

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FUEL :
SAFETY NOTICE
The most efficient use of this appliance is with
the fire door 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 open.
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 woods, and at
least eighteen 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.
Do not exceed the maximum log length
detailed in the technical data table on
page 8.
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.
Please Note : The burn classification for all
appliances in these instructions are classed as
intermittent use.
Recommended Reading ;
“Wood as a fuel” available from the Forestry
Commission.
PAPER– Paper will burn successfully. Burn dry
paper only or chimney damage will occur.
WARNING : NEVER BURN PLASTICS OR
HOUSEHOLD WASTE IN YOUR STOVE.
WARNING : NEVER BURN LIQUID FUELS IN
YOUR STOVE.
NOTE : The Arada Farringdon stove is NOT
designed to burn any form of solid fuel.
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, e.g 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
installation section of this manual.
 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 &
UNDERSTOOD THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE LIGHTING THE FIRE.
ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE FIRE
GLOVES WHEN REFUELLING YOUR STOVE.

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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
Important notes on usage to meet the
requirements of Smoke Control exemption -
 Always recharge onto hot embers.
 After re-charging, leave the door ajar
for approximately 3 minutes to
establish good combustion.
 Do not leave the appliance unattended
until flames are well established.
 Periodic burning out of the fuel bed at
high output to combust any remaining
charcoal.
NOTE :
The minimum air control setting is governed
in manufacture to meet the requirements of
Smoke Control exemption and as a result
the appliance will NOT shut down
completely when in the minimum air
position setting.
Refuelling on to a low fire bed
If there is insufficient burning material in the fire bed
to light a new fuel charge, excessive smoke
emission can occur. Refuelling must be carried out
onto a sufficient quantity of glowing embers and
ash that the new fuel charge will ignite in a
reasonable period. If there are too few embers in
the fire bed, add suitable kindling to prevent
excessive smoke.
Fuel overloading
The maximum amount of fuel specified in this
manual should not be exceeded, overloading can
cause excess smoke.
Operation with door left open
Operation with the door open can cause excess
smoke. The appliance must not be operated with
the appliance door left open except as directed in
the instructions.
Dampers left open
Operation with the air controls or dampers open
can cause excess smoke. The appliance must not
be operated with air controls or dampers door left
open except as directed in the instructions.

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BURNING WOOD
 Set the fire by using rolled up newspaper and
place a layer of dry kindling wood on top of this.
 Use 2 or 3 fire lighters to light the kindling.
 Set the primary air control to the fully open
position. See page 27.
 After the kindling has caught light, you may
leave the fire door ajar by about 20mm. If
required to aid flue draw (Initial lighting on a
very cold day for example)
 The flue draw should be established after 5
Minutes, and the kindling well burnt down to
form an ember bed.
 Carefully load the stove with a little more
kindling and well seasoned wood and close
the fire door.
 After 5 minutes, regulate the air control, typically
reduce to approximately half way.
 Refuel as necessary
NOTE :
The exact position of the air control will vary
according to installation factors and some
experimentation will be require to acquire the
optimum position for a burning rate.
The air control (Left) should be used to vary the
burn rate. 3/4 open will produce approximately 8
kwh for a 2.5kg load (1 hour burn time to
refuelling) dependant on fuel quality and moisture
content of the wood being used.
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.
REDUCED BURNING
Please Note : Classification of these appliances
are for intermittent use.
Lower or reduced burn rates are possible by
reducing the air inlet controls to a lower setting.
WARNING : 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, 15 to 20 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.
WARNING : Properly installed, with a suitable
flue or chimney and operated and maintained, 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 member of a Competent Person Scheme.
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 registered installer.
Do not attempt to re-light the fire until the cause of
the fume emission has been identified and correct-
ed.

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EXTENDED BURNING
The appliance will burn for extended periods
provided -
 Sufficient fuel is placed in the firebox.
 The air controls are set correctly.
 Excess draught is not present in the chimney.
 The main fire door is closed.
If the fire goes out with un-burnt fuel in the firebox,
increase the air inlet openings slightly and vice-
versa.
In the morning, open the air control fully, until
the embers begin to glow brightly and place pieces
of new fuel on these embers, sufficient to establish
a fire.
SAFETY WARNING
Properly installed, with a suitable flue / chimney,
operated and maintained, 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
member of a Competent Person Scheme.
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 all doors and windows to ventilate the
room.
 Let the fire bed 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 registered installer.
DO NOT attempt to re-light the appliance until the
cause of the fume emission has been
identified and corrected.
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. If this occurs :
 Call the Fire Service—Dial 999
 Immediately close all of the air inlets to the
appliance, to reduce the air supply to the
stove.
 Move items of furniture and combustibles
away from the stove, to reduce a risk of fire
and to allow access for the fire service.
 Ensure access to the loft space is available.
 Evacuate the property.
The chimney fire may cause structural damage to
the chimney. Do not use the appliance until the
chimney and connector have been inspected and
any damaged parts have been repaired or replaced.
This should be done by a member of a Competent
Person Scheme.
ASH REMOVAL
The appliance will require ash to be removed
periodically but an ash bed of approximately 20mm
(3/4”) should be maintained. Ash may be removed
with a small shovel whilst the fire is still lit by raking
the embers of a low fire to one side of the firebox
and carefully removing the ash, then repeating the
procedure for the other side. Care must be taken not
to risk burning of hands or household objects from
falling embers.
The ash pan should be emptied at least twice a day
or when the level of ash reaches the top of the ash
pan. When the appliance is burning WOOD, it is
acceptable to maintain an ash bed on top of the
wood tray, of approximately 20mm (3/4”) without any
un-due effect.
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.