RAIS Malta User manual

RAIS MALTA SERIES
USER’S MANUAL
RAIS Malta
RAIS Bando
RAIS Bora
RAIS A/S
Industrivej 20
9900 Frederikshavn
Denmark
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Tested Beaverton
& Listed by: Oregon USA
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................3
Safety and Environmental Testing.................................................................................3
Features and Items Included .........................................................................................3
INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................3
Precautions and Specifications......................................................................................3
Specifications.................................................................................................................5
Assembly Instructions....................................................................................................5
Chimney.........................................................................................................................6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................7
First Fire.........................................................................................................................7
Building the Fire.............................................................................................................8
Check for a Proper Burn................................................................................................9
Cooking..........................................................................................................................9
FIREWOOD.........................................................................................................................9
Specifications.................................................................................................................9
Burning value of wood .................................................................................................10
A Few Reminders ........................................................................................................10
Fuel Caution ................................................................................................................10
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................10
Creosote – Formation and Need for Removal .............................................................11
Surfaces.......................................................................................................................11
Glass Doors.................................................................................................................11
Removing the Ashes....................................................................................................11
Cleaning the Smoke Box/Baffle System ......................................................................12
Firebox Lining..............................................................................................................12
Gaskets........................................................................................................................12
TROUBLE SHOOTING .....................................................................................................13
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................13
Revision 1
October 12, 2006

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Congratulations on your new RAIS wood burning stove. As a product of award
winning design and superior quality, we wish you many years of warmth and pleasure.
INTRODUCTION
We are asking you to:
P LEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW RAIS STOVE .
F AILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE , BODILY INJURY , OR EVEN
DEATH . K EEP IT HANDY FOR EASY REFERRAL .
Safety and Environmental Testing
The RAIS Malta Series stoves have been tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. of
Beaverton, Oregon and are listed to UL 1482 and ULC S627. They are also EPA certified
and have met the more stringent WA State Environmental standards.
Features and Items Included
Your RAIS has a built in convection system, so the sides do not get very hot. It also
creates air circulation in the room, to spread the heat faster and more evenly.
The stove is equipped with a "cool" handle - a specialty from RAIS, which enables you to
operate it without the use of a glove (however, always use caution when touching areas
where HOT surfaces are located).
Included with the RAIS stove (in the firebox) are:
• Flue collar with 3 bolts/nuts (to connect to stove/pipe)
• An oven mitt
• A box of RAIS starter matches
• A can of touch-up paint (Remove from the stove!)
Installation
Precautions and Specifications
I F THIS STOVE IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY , A HOME FIRE MAY RESULT . T O REDUCE THE RISK ,
PLEASE CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR INSTALLATION .
Consult your local Building Inspector or Fire Marshall before installation to
determine the need to obtain a permit. Also inquire about restrictions and
installation inspection requirements in your area.
If utilizing an existing chimney, it is suggested that you have a professional mason or stove
installer do a complete check-up of your chimney, liner, and flue.

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In order for the stove to work and draw properly, sufficient air is important! Be especially
aware of any mechanical fans (e.g. kitchen or bathroom) that may affect the proper draw.
In addition, make sure that the floor and sub-flooring is designed to carry the extra weight
of the stove. The floor protector or plate must be made of a non-combustible material.
The floor plate must cover under the stove and extend 16” (40.6cm) (18” (45.7cm) in
Canada) in front of the stove door, 8” (20.3cm) beyond the sides of the fuel-loading door,
and under the pipe and 2” (5cm) beyond for back venting.
When installing the stove, the heat distribution to other rooms should be taken into
consideration. The RAIS Malta Series stoves have a heating capacity of approximately
1,076 ft² (100m²) based on a standard ceiling height.

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Specifications
Single wall connector stove pipe – 6” (15cm) diameter
Chimney pipe – Class A, UL-103 HT, 6” (15cm) diameter
Optimal Thermal Output – 23,900 BTU (7 kW);
range is 6,800 - 27,300 BTU (2 - 8 kW)
Minimum stove draft pressure at above output – 0.06” WC (16 Pascals)
Efficiency – 74% based on DS standard
Tested EPA emission particulate rate – 4.18 grams/hour
Minimum distance to non-combustible material – 2” (5cm)
Note: Non-combustible must be solid cement or block (not brick or tile over
combustible material).
Minimum distances to combustible material – as shown:
Wall View Corner View
# Description RAIS Malta RAIS
Bando RAIS Bora
A Distance to combustible side wall 13”(33cm)
B Distance to combustible back wall 6”(15cm) 6”(15cm) 5.5”(14cm)
C Corner distance to side walls 5”(13cm)
D Connector pipe to side wall 20.5”(52cm) 21”(53cm) 20.5”(52cm)
E Connector pipe to back wall 10” (25cm)
F Corner pipe to side walls 13” (33cm)
G Distance to furniture 36” (91cm)
H Front floor protection - US
- Canada 16” (41cm) from door opening 18” (46cm)
I Side floor protection 8” (20cm) from door opening
Ceiling to top of stove 36” (91cm)
Ceiling to connector pipe 18” (46cm)
Note: A heat shield or protective wall may be used to reduce clearances if it meets the
Assembly Instructions
The RAIS Malta and the RAIS Bora stoves come assembled. To add the Soapstone top
plate on the RAIS Malta, remove the steel top plate and replace with the Soapstone top
plate and the 2 bushings that are supplied. You may also just place the Soapstone top
plate directly on top of the steel plate. CAUTION: Soapstone is fragile, so please handle
with care.
The RAIS Bando soapstone panels come detached. To assemble, first check that all the
soapstone is in good condition. Then, attach the metal frames to the 2 soapstone side
panels, using the screws and washers that are included. Take care not to over-tighten.
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