CARRON CAST IRON STOVE User manual

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CARRON CAST IRON STOVE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CARRON 5KW STOVE SE MODEL BHC501-506 – Dated 12th January 2011
Carron stoves are imported and distributed in the UK by:
JIG UK Ltd, Hurlingham Business Park, Fulbeck Heath,
Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 3HL
email: [email protected] freephone: 0808 129 2224
www.carron.uk.net

Technical Data
Flue Connection
JIG UK Ltd
Hurlingham Business Park
Fulbeck Heath
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 3HL
07
EN13240:2001
THE CARRON STOVE
Minimum distance to combustible materials:
Behind the stove: 550mm
To the side of the stove: 450mm
CO at 13% 02: 0.63%
Flue gas temperature: 303ºC
Efficiency:76.0%
Nominal Output: 4.7kW
Fuel Type: Wood
Output
Efficiency 76.0 %
CO at 13% 02 0.63 %
Flue temperature 303 °C
Flue draught 12 Pa
Flue gas mass flow 3.5 g/s
Weight of Stove 55.0 Kg
Wood
Attach the flue outlet to the stove with the screws and nuts provided. Use a steel closure. Attach
the flue outlet to the stove with the screws and nuts provided. Use a steel closure plate to seal off
the chimney; a cleaning door must be fitted into the plate or flue, and a steel sealing collar must be
used to fit the flue into the steel plate. Seal all joins with fire cement.
Replacement parts list
1
2
3
4
5
67
1. Asphan (BHC313) 4. Front firebar (BHC308) 7. Glass (BHC311)
2. Grate frame (BHC310) 5. Firebrick set (BHC312)
3. Grate (BHC309) 6. Handle (BHC314)

Lighting the stove for Woodburning
Please note that the first fire you light in your stove should be small, with the air inlet set
as low as possible. This will prevent possible damage to the stove.
To establish clean burning, it is important to get the appliance hot as quickly as
possible. This can be achieved with the following regime:-
Open primary and secondary air controls to maximum
Light a double-handful of kindling with a couple of firelighters, with the door 5-10mm
open.
After 8-10 minutes a hot fuel bed will have been established, then add two small sized
logs (each about half the size of a "standard" 9 inch log). Let these burn well for another
15 mins approx, with the door still open 5-10mm.
Then, close the primary air completely but keep the secondary air fully open until the
fire burns back to hot embers. The fire can then be refueled as normal and the air
settings adjusted as desired.
Do not leave the stove unattended during lighting. After the ignition procedure is
complete, the stove must not be operated with the door open.
Lighting the stove for Smokeless Fuels - Light with firelighters and a few sticks, then
gradually build the fire up to establish a hot bed, using primary air fully on and no
secondary. The primary air can then be adjusted as desired to control the burning rate.
The bed will need agitating periodically to remove ash from the grate and be careful
about removal and disposal of any hot ashes.
Refueling your stove - in order to maintain clean burning, after refueling the primary
air control needs to be open for 5 minutes afterwards.
In normal operation, keep the primary air closed and control the burning rate (output)
with the secondary air control
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. If the fire bed is
too low or cool, suitable kindling must be used to relight fires.
Do not fuel the stove to a level higher than the bricks. The maximum amount of fuel
specified for this manual should not be exceeded, overloading can cause excess
smoke. Operation with the door open can also cause excess smoke. The appliance
must not be operated with the air controls or dampers doors left open except as
directed in the instructions.
Installation instructions
Ensure that the floor has sufficient load bearing capacity.
Fit a load bearing plate if necessary.
To ensure that your chimney meets the required specifications it must: -
- be at least 5 metres high
- have no bends sharper than 45 degrees
- be swept clear of any obstructions by a qualified chimney sweep
- terminate at least 1 metre above any roof ridge
- have an internal cross-section of between 0.018m2and 0.14m2
- be free from sources of leakage
- be connected only to the one appliance i.e. not a shared flue system
- be well insulated, or have a wall thickness of at least 100mm
- attach the legs using the bolts supplied
- Please note this stove has had its secondary air supply modified with a
permanent 3mm supply.
Place the stove on a solid non-combustible hearth extending 300mm at the front of the
stove, 150mm either side of the stove and 50mm at the rear. The hearth must have a
thickness of at least 12mm. The maximum hearth temperature attained during testing
was 83.2°C (Refer to document J of the UK Building Regulations)
When installing any air inlet grilles ensure they are positioned so they are not liable to
blockage.
Note: The Stove must not be installed in a room with an extractor fan operating.
Operating Instructions
Fuels suitable for use in your Carron Stove: -
Wood – logs (no larger than 225mmx75mmx75mm) should be dried for at least a year
prior to burning, for other fuels please contact the manufacturer. The stove is suitable
for intermittent operation and we recommend a refuel time of 1 hour.
Fuels unsuitable for use in your Carron Stove: -
Petroleum Coke – this burns with an extremely high heat and its use will cause damage
to the stove.
Household Waste – can produce dangerous fumes and should not be burnt in the
stove. No liquid fuels to be used on this stove, please remember that this stove is not
an incinerator.

Controlling the stove - Setting the primary air supply (the inlet below the glass door)
air control – sliding the air control to the right will allow the maximum amount of air into
the stove, and cause the fire to burn quickly. Sliding it to the left will allow the minimum
of air into the stove, and the fire will burn more slowly, and give off less heat. Setting
the secondary air supply (the inlet above the glass door) air control – is the same
operation as above. These air supplies must be kept clear of blockages and regularly
checked.
If the stove goes out with fuel still in it, the air controls are set too low. Generally the
ideal setting is to have the primary inlet almost closed and the secondary inlet 1/2 open.
However this may vary depending on the flue draught and you will need to fine tune
these settings to suit your preferred burn rate. Should the stove overheat, shut down
the stove by ensuring the door and all inlets are closed. Operation with the air controls
or dampers open can cause excess smoke. The appliance must not be operated with
the air controls or dampers doors left open, except as directed in the instructions.
Cleaning the stove – To ensure the performance of your stove is not affected, regular
cleaning is necessary. To clean, allow the stove to cool, then wipe with a soft damp
cloth. The throat plate should be removed and cleaned monthly along with checking the
door seals for damage.
Do not use any abrasive cleaning products, as they will damage the finish of the stove.
The window is self-cleaning due to the “air-wash” at the top of the door. The use of
damp fuels may cause staining of the window. After long periods of non-use it is
necessary to check the flue for blockages.
Emptying ashes – ensure ashes are entirely cool before they come into contact with
plastic dustbins or bin-bags. It is important that ash does not build up to the extent that
it contacts the underside of the grate.
Precautions to note:
Carron stoves do not contain asbestos. However, please take care not to disturb any
existing asbestos when removing an old stove.
The stove is very heavy; move it with assistance.
Take care to ensure fire cement does not come into contact with skin.
In the unlikely event of a chimney fire, close the stove door and both air supplies,
evacuate the property immediately, and call the fire brigade. Do not attempt to
extinguish your stove.
Persistent fume emission should not occur if the product is properly installed and
operated. However, should this occur, take immediate action as follows:-
- ventilate the room
- extinguish the fire
- check the chimney/flue for blockages and clean if required
Seek expert advice if necessary.
The stove and flue pipe will become extremely hot during use; take care especially
when children or the infirm are present. Do not store flammable materials near to the
stove. Any combustible furnishings must be at least 500mm away.
Only use replacement parts supplied by the manufacturer and do not modify the stove
in any way.