Cast TANIA User manual

USER GUIDE
Version 1 2020.09.16
TANIA
Wood stove
Item No: S226M
Dear customer,
First of all we would like to thank you for having chosen us and your trust in us will not be failed. You will be
satisfied with your choice, as our stove is in the leading category of the similar products due to its features
and design.
Yours sincerely,
CAST

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Section Contents Page
1. The clean air act 1993 and smoke control areas 3
2. Product specification 4
3. Important information about installing and using the stove 5
4. Unpacking & Assembly 6
5. Installation of the stove 7
6. Operating Instructions 9
7. Guidance on safe operation 13
8. Maintenance 14
9. Fault Finding 16
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1-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).
In England appliances are exempted by publication on a list by the Secretary of
Statein accordance with changes made to sections 20 and 21 of the Clean Air Act
1993 by section 15 of the Deregulation Act 2015. Similarly in Scotland appliances are
exempted by publication on a list by Scottish Ministers under section 50 of the
Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.In Wales and Northern Ireland these are
authorised by regulations made by Welsh Ministers and by the Department of the
Environment respectively. 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.
The S226M has been recommended for burning wood logs in a smoke control area.
The S226M must be fitted with a permanent stop preventing closure of
the secondary/Tertiary air beyond 8mm open located under the stove.
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2.Product specification
Item No. TANIA cod. S226M
Weight 70KGS
Dimensions(WXDXH)mm W390 X298.7 (max footprint/exc
handle)X548.5(exc flue)
Flue size 140mm
Wood Logs Results, 0.75 hour refuels
Parameter Mean
Test duration h 0.75
Total efficiency % 78.8
Nominal heat output kW 5.0
Mean CO emission (at 13 % O2) % 0.07
Mean flue gas temperature ºC 293
Flue gas mass flow g/s 4.2
Mean CnHmemission (at 13 % O2) Nmg/m366
Mean NOx emission (at 13 % O2) Nmg/m3123
DIN Plus particulates (at 13 % O2) Nmg/m320
Please note that details and specifications contained herein are correct at the time of
going to print. We reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior
notice.
THANKS FOR BUYING OUR STOVE , PLEASE READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
For your safety it is very important that your stove is correctly installed.
Take care when assembling and moving the stove. It is made of cast
iron and is very heavy ( 70 kgs)
This cast iron stove TANIA (S226M)have been recommended as
suitable use in smoke control areas when burning wood and Maxibrite.
A CO monitor is required to be installed in the same room as the
appliance.

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3. Important information about installing and using the
stove
All national and local regulations, Including those referring to national and
European standards, need to be complied with when installing the stove.
The stove must be installed by a registered installer or approved by your local
building control officer.
Only use for domestic heating purposes only.
Burn only approved fuels (Wood or manufactured smokeless fuel). Do not use
petroleum based products or use as an incinerator.
This stove will become very hot whilst in operation and due care should be taken.
Thick gloves should be used to operate the primary/secondary controls or
reaching inside the stove to position fuel or remove ash. Do not place flammable
objects on or near the stove.
It is possible to fire the stove beyond its design capacity.This could damage the
stove,so watch for signs of overfiring - if any part of the stove starts to glow red,
the stove is in an overfire situation and the controls should be adjusted
accordingly.Never leave the stove unattended for long periods without first
adjusting the controls to a safe setting.Careful air supply control should be
exercised at all times.
The stove must NOT be installed into a chimney that serves any other appliance
and is suitable for intermittent burning.
Do not make unauthorised changes or modifications to the stove
The stove and chimney flue must be regularly cleaned . It is especially important
to check for blockages following a prolonged shutdown period. It is recommended
that the stove and flue is regularly maintained by a competent engineer.

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4.Unpacking & Assembly
Warning:Due to the weight of the stove it is recommended that two people
perform the unpacking and assembly
Unpacking
Before assembling,place check contents against the following list and advise your
dealer immediately if any parts are missing.
1 x Stove body
1 x Flue Connector c/w Fireproof Gasket
1 x Firebox Top Baffle Plate A
1 x Firebox Top Baffle Plate B
1 x Flue Blanking Plate
1 x Ash pan & Handle
1xGrate
1 x Fixings Kit
1 x Heat Resistant Glove
1 x Vermiculite plate set
Assembly
Unpack the stove and remove packing materials.Open the door and remove ashpan,
flue adaptor and fixing fit from inside the stove.
1. Sit the stove upright and attach the flue adaptor as showed picture below, using
the screws supplied. Ensure the fireproof gasket is correctly seated in the
base of the flue adaptor.
2. Install the blanking plate in the rear of the stove when the normal flue exit is
required.

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If the rear mounting flue configuration is to be used, the blanking plate will be
fitted to the top of the stove and the flue connector to the rear panel.
3. Set ashpan in position . An ashpan handle is supplied for when the stove is in
use.
5.Installation of the stove
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
For your safety it is very important that your stove is correctly installed. Our Stoves cannot
accept any responsibility for any fault arising through incorrect installation or use.
Material Clearances
The stove must have a minimum clearance to a combustible below.
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It is recommended that the stove be installed at least 400 mm from combustible
materials. However, any household furnishings should be at least 1000mm away as
they could be adversely affected by heat.
If the stove is to be installed in a non combustible recess it is recommended that
150mm clearance is left at the back and sides for maintenance and to allow air to
circulate around the stove
Due to the heat of a hot stove, a suitable fire guard should be used to provide
additional protection. Never allow young children to be left unsupervised in a room
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Floor
National and local building regulations must be complied with when considering the
floor or hearth where the stove is to be installed. The floor must be capable of
bearing the weight of the stove and the maximum hearth temperature measured on
testing was 63 deg C on full fire.
The Chimney
The stove is supplied with a flue pipe connector for top or rear mounting with the
fixing screws supplied. The stove should never be connected to a shared
chimney/flue system.
Flue pipes with a smaller cross-sectional area than that of the stove outlet should
never be used. Flue pipes must not project into the chimney connector, such as to
cause a restriction to the gas flow.
Consideration must be given to installing extra access in the flue system to ensure all
sections can be cleaned and maintained.
Fume Emissions
To avoid chimney problems, your fire should not be burnt slowly for longer than 12
hours without a period of fast burning.
Properly installed and operated, this stove will not emit fumes. Occasional fumes
from de-ashing and refueling may occur. Persistent fume emission must not be
tolerated. If fume emission persists, the following immediate action should be taken:
1. Open doors and windows to ventilate room.
2. Let the fire out, or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the stove.
3. Check for flue chimney blockage and clean if required.
4. Do not attempt to re-light the fire until the cause has been identified and
corrected.
If necessary, seek professional advise.

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6. Operating Instructions
The controls
The amount of heat emitted by the stove is regulated using the air control built at
front of the stove.
using primary air when burning mineral fuel and secondary air when burning wood.
The need for de-ashing the appliance more frequently when burning mineral fuel.
By adjusting the degree to which the primary air and air-wash vents are opened,
good control of the combustion is being established.
The “air-wash” feature when used, should function to effectively keep the inside of
the door glass clear of smokey deposits.
WARNING:
The temperature reached by these items during operation may cause an
injury to an end-user. As these are intended to be adjusted during
operation, it is recommended that protective gloves are wore when handing
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Fuel
This stove will function with wood or manufactured smokeless fuel, but in general all
fuel should be dry and timber should be well seasoned so as to have a moisture
content below 20%. The use of damp wood will result in more soot and tar deposits
being left in the chimey, flue and stove, and will not release heat if thermal energy is
being used to drive out moisture from the fuel.
DO NOT BURN wet or unseasoned wood, construction timber, painted or treated
wood, driftwood or manufactured board products. Doing so will result in the wood
burning inefficiently and excess smoke, soot and tar will be produced. This will coat
and damage the internal components of the stove and flue and could result in a
chimney fire.
Before lighting
If using for the first time, or following a long period out of use check that the flue is
clear and unobstructed.
Check that the ash pan is empty and in position.
WARNING:
During the first few times the stove is used, the heat resistant paint will be curing,
and may give off small amounts of smoke and odours. This is completely normal
for this type of appliance, and the room should be well ventilated.
To aid this process and not damage the stove finish, the first few times a new
stove is used the fire should be kept to a moderate size, and not fired vigorously.
Lighting a wood fire
Place 2 or 3 firelighters or screwed up newspaper onto the fire grate with about 1 kg
of kindling and light the fire with a taper.
When the firelighters or newspaper are burning, leave the door ajar about 1 to 2 cm
to achieve a good draw and avoid condensation. Allow the burning kindling to warm
up the chimney.
After 2 to 5 minutes the chimney should be warm enough create a good draw and
the door can be closed but leave air control open (the control wheel on the door).
Once the kindling has formed a good bed of glowing embers the stove can be
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( do not be tempted to overfill the firebox and risk fuel falling onto the glass or out the
fire as the door is opened)
WARNING:
When opening the door always open gently for the first 2 to 3 cm to allow the
pressure to equalise and stop smoke from escaping.
The stove should not be operated with either door left open for long periods.
The stove door should never be left open when the stove is in use.
Under normal chimney draft conditions expect to refuel the stove every 45 to 60
minutes.
Refuelling Procedure
Always refuel onto hot embers.if there is insufficient burning material in the firebed to
light a new fuel charge,excessive smoke emission can occur.Refuelling must be
carried out onto a suffcient 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
WARNING:
Directly after re-fuelling, It was necessary to operate with the door ajar for a
period of 3 minutes in order to maintain flames on the new re-fuel charge.
Do not leave the fire unattended until the flames are well established on the newly
charged logs
It is important to follow these instructions in order to achieve clean burning and to
maximise the efficiency of the stove.
The stove must not be overloaded with fuel. Overloading can cause excess
smoke,Following the above procedure will maximise the performance of the
stove. Typically, the four logs will burn with an attractive flame pattern and will last
for about an hour (although this will depend on weather conditions, e.g. whether it is
windy, and specific installations, e.g. chimney dimensions)
WARNING:
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
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in a reasonable period. If there are too few embers in the fire bed, add suitable
kindling to prevent excessive smoke
The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual should not be exceeded,
overloading can cause excess smoke.
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.
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
De-ashing the stove
Before de-ashing the stove, make sure that all the fuel has burned out and the ashes
has cool down, then use a brush let the ash fall from bed of the fire into the ash pan
underneath. Then take out of the ashpan .in this case, if you have the vacuum
cleaner, Sucked the ask into the vacuum cleaner directly.
If the stove is still burning when you want to de-ash the stove, make sure that you
take a heat resistant glove and use special tools for cleaning. Brush and vacuum
cleaner are not suitable in this case.
WARNING
Take great care when removing and emptying the ash pan. It may be very hot
and still contain burning or smouldering embers and is a fire risk.

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7.Guidance on safe operation
Fire can be very dangerous
During operation, the stove and all the fittings (door handles and controls) get very
hot.
Do not over fire the stove.
It is possible to fire the stove to such an extent that damage may occur. Look out for
parts of the stove or flue glowing red hot. If such a situation occurs adjust the air
supply accordingly to reduce the burning rate.
Chimney fire
In the event of a chimney fire:
Shut all air controls immediately
Raise the alarm and evacuate the building
Call the fire brigade
Do not re-enter the building
Fumes
If installed, operated and maintained correctly the stove will not emit fumes into the
room other than occasionally very small amounts when re-fuelling or de-ashing.
If fumes are being emitted during normal operation, ventilate the room by opening all
doors and windows.
Let the fire burn out
Leave the room
Check the stove, flue and chimney for blockages
Do not re-use the stove until the cause of the problem has been identified and
rectified.
If required seek expert help.
Adverse weather conditions
In a small number of installations, very occasionally in specific weather conditions
(direction of wind) the draw of the chimney may be affected causing a downdraught
and fumes to be emitted into the room.
If this is the case the stove should not be used and advice sought from a professional
flue installer who would be able to advise on possible solutions such as an
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8.Maintenance
Cleaning
The inside of the stove may require regular cleaning, especially during periods of
peak use, the frequency of this being indicated by experience. it is advisable to wear
a dust mask, protective gloves and safety glasses when cleaning.
Use a stiff brush and industrial type vacuum cleaner to dislodge and remove as
much material as possible, starting at the top of the stove and working down to the
bottom. Particular attention should be given to the air inlet controls which can
become obstructed. A CVAC Ash Can filter can vacuum cleaner is ideal for this
process.
General Maintenance
Take this opportunity to check for any damaged parts inside the stove. In the event of
damage or broken components, replacements can be obtained from your local
distributor. On no account should unauthorised spare parts be used.
The stove and flueway should be inspected and maintained when in a cold condition.
No unauthorised modification of this product should be carried out. This stove
requires regular maintenance by a competent engineer.
Stove body
The stove is finished with a heat-resistant paint which can be cleaned with a soft
brush. Wait until the stove has cooled down before doing this. This finish can be
renovated with stove paint from authorised supplier, although the paint may not be
an exact match and it may be necessary to repaint the complete stove/
If the stove is purely ornamental, painting will provide a durable, attractive finish. If
the stove is used for heating, a high temperature heat resistant paint must be used,
in either aerosol or brush applied form. Should rust become apparent, clean
thoroughly with a wire brush and apply a suitable anti-rust treatment.
During prolonged periods out of use, the air inlets should be left open and the door
left slightly ajar in order to circulate fresh air and discourage condensation from
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Fire Rope
Check the rope around the door and glass, if rope is becoming detached, replace
with rope approved for this purpose.
Inspect the fireproof door seals where fitted, to ensure there is an effective seal
around the door and re-fix it if loose using stove rope adhesive. If in poor condition it
should be replaced.
Cleaning the stove
Clean the outside of the stove with a soft brush.
Note that if required the flue can be accessed for cleaning from inside the stove.
Stove glass
Clean any glass panels when cool, avoiding abrasive substances which could
scratch the glass and make subsequent cleaning more difficult. Wet logs against a
heated glass, a badly aimed poker or heavy slamming of the doors could crack the
glass panels. The glass will not fracture with heat. Never replace any broken glass
with glass not approved for use with cast iron stoves.
The window glass should remain clean during normal use but it can become
blackened if the stove is being operated with either damp fuels or at a slow burn rate.
The blackening may be dispersed by burning firefly at a much higher temperature, or
it may be cleaned off using specialist glass cleaner.
In the event of the glass being broken,it can be removed by unscrewing the retaining
clips, taking care not to damage the fireproof seal. The replacement glass should be
carefully placed against the seal and the retaining clips re-tensioned. Take care to
tension these evenly or there is a risk of breaking the new glass pane.
Chimney
It is important to have the chimney cleaned at least once a year.
Regular inspection and cleaning of the internal components of the stove can indicate
if the chimney requires more frequent cleaning.
If the stove has been unused for an extended period (during the summer) the
chimney should be checked by a competent person before use.
Note
All parts that are in direct contact with the fire (grate, Baffle, back or side air boxes)
are considered as normal wear parts. Their life will be depend on how vigorously the
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they become worn, damaged or not positioned correctly, non wear parts such as the
stove top and sides will be exposed to excessive heat and may be damaged. Only
use replacement parts recommended by the manufacturer.
9.Fault Finding
Fire will not burn
The fuel is too wet and not suitable
Air inlets to the stove are blocked
The flue is blocked or restricted
Inadequate air supply into the room
Soot build up on glass
Fuel is too wet
Fuel pieces are too large and “smouldering” rather than burning.
The stove operating temperature is too low
The stove is being run too “slow” with not enough air
Poor chimney draft
Excessive wear on internal parts
Stove fired too vigorously
Too little air passing through the bottom grate
Use of wood that is too dry (eg wood from old furniture)