Stanley Ardmore User manual

PLEASE RETAIN
Ardmore
Boiler Solid Fuel Stove
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is hot while in operation and retains its heat for a long period of time after use. Children,
aged or infirm persons should be supervised at all times and should not be allowed to touch the hot
working surfaces while in use or until the appliance has thoroughly cooled.
When using the boiler stove in situations where children, aged and/or infirm persons are present a fire-
guard must be used to prevent accidental contact with the stove. The fireguard should be
manufactured in accordance with BS 8423:2002.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
1. Stanley Solid Fuel Stove Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. Important Operation/ Maintenance Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. Installation & Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
6. Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7. Flues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8. Chimney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
9. Flue Exit - Top and Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
10. Down Draughts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
11. Ventilation and Combustion Air Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
12. Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
13. Clearances To Combustibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
14. Floor Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
15. Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
16. Pipe Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
17. Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
18. Gravity Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
19. Injector Tee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
20. Water Circuit Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
21. Flue & Water Pipe Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
22. Stove Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
23. Commissioning and Handover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
24. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
25. Air Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
26. Recommended Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
27. Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
28. Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
31. User Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
33. Lighting The Stove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
34. Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
35. Slow Burning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
36. De-Ashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
37. Disposal of Ashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
38. Monthly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
39. Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
40. Chimney Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
41. Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
42. Vitreous Enamel Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
43. Cleaning a Matt Black/ Senotherm Stove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
44. Frozen System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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45. Prolonged Periods of Non Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
46. Fire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
47. Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
48. CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
49. Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY
Your Stanley Solid Fuel Stove is guaranteed against any part that fails (under normal operating conditions) as detailed
in the following table with timelines specified from the date of installation of the appliance. If the unit is not installed within
six months of date of purchase, the warranty will commence six months from the date of purchase.
Warranty Period Parts Covered (Parts & Labour unless Stated)
Up to 1 Year • Refractory materials (supply only)
• Rope seals, glass seals and cement seals.
• Surface Finish on Seno models.
• Grates and fire bars.
• Ceramic glass is covered for Thermal breakage (supply only).
• Rust (if reported before installation)
• Aesthetic Damage (provided reported on date of receipt)
Up to 5 Years • All external castings & enamel finishes (excluding impact damage or
damage caused by overfiring). Pictures of damage must be submitted to
WS Service Department.
Up to 3 Years • Boiler - A Leaking Boiler Report must be conducted by an Authorised
Stanley Service Engineer and submitted to WS Service Department for re
view.
All warranty claims must be reported to the Waterford Stanley Service Department and must be submitted with the
product serial number (located on the front casting), date of purchase, proof of purchase (if requested) and details of the
specific nature of the problem.
The warranty is given only to the original consumer/purchaser only and is non- transferable. The appliance must be in-
stalled by a suitable qualified person and installed as per the requirements of the manual. Failure to comply with the In-
stallation requirements or Building Regulations will void your warranty. Waterford Stanley reserve the right to replace
any part due to manufacturing defect that fails within the warranty period under the terms of the warranty. The unit must
be used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with manufacturer's operation instructions.
LIMITS OF LIABILITY
The warranty does not cover:
* Special, incidental or consequential damages, injury to persons or Property, or any other consequential loss.
* Any issue caused by negligence, misuse, abuse or circumstances beyond Waterford Stanley’s control.
* Any issue with wear and tear, modification, alteration, or servicing by anyone other than an authorized service
engineer.
* Installation and operational related problems such as draught related issues external to the stove, inadequate
venting or ventilation, excessive flue offsets, negative air pressure caused by insufficient burning of improper
fuel.
* Damage caused to the unit while in transit.
* Enamel discolouration due to over firing, enamel damage caused by impact, damage to baffles caused by
over firing and fading of surface finish on casting.
* Stress fractures on bricks.
* Rust on cast iron parts unless reported prior to unit being installed.
* Aesthetic damage, rust & missing parts on units purchased off display.
Note: Adequate clearance must be maintained around the appliance to ensure the ease of part removal in the possible
event of their damage/failure. Waterford Stanley are not responsible for any costs incurred in the removal of items installed
in the vicinity of the appliance that have to be moved to facilitate a part replacement.
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INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
Flue System
1. Minimum Flue Height of 4.6 metres (15 feet).
2. Appliance should be connected to a 125mm (5”) flue pipe within a metre and then the flue
size increased to a minimum of 150mm (6”) diameter.
3. The horizontal flue run should not exceed 150mm (6”)
4. All flue pipework passing through walls must be sleeved & adequately insulated in line
with current Building Regulations.
5. Appliance should be connected to a chimney of less than 200mm (8”) in diameter
(otherwise the chimney must be lined with a 6” flue liner).
6. The chimney/ flue termination must be located in accordance with building regulations part J.
7. The chimney serving this appliance should not serve any other appliance.
8. Access should be provided to the chimney serving the appliance to allow for cleaning.
9. It is a requirement by Building Regulations to have a carbon monoxide alarm
fitted to any room with a solid fuel appliance.
Location
10. Clearance to combustible materials must be adhered to as described in the Clearance
to Combustible section.
11. The stove must be installed on a floor protector that covers the area under the stove
and extends 18” to the front, 12” to back and 4” to the sides.
12. Clearance must be maintained to allow for maintenance and part replacement.
Ventilation & Combustion Air Requirements
13. The room in which the appliance is located should have an air vent of adequate
size to support correct combustion (see Ventilation & Combustion Air Requirement
Section for specific details).
14. The stove must not be installed in the same room as an extractor fan.
Plumbing and Electrical Requirements
15. All plumbing and electrical work associated with the appliance must be conducted
in accordance with current Building Regulations, Maintenance Instructions and Best
Practice Guidelines.
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IMPORTANT OPERATION / MAINTENANCE NOTES
Now that your Stanley Solid Fuel Stove is installed and no doubt you are looking forward to many comforts
it will provide, we would like to give you some tips on how to get the best results from your stove.
1. We would like if you could take some time to read the operating instructions/hints, which we are
confident, will be of great benefit to you.
2. Do not burn fuel with a high moisture content, such as a damp peat or unseasoned timber. This will
only result in a build up of tar in the stove and in the chimney.
3. IMPORTANT: The first few fires should be relatively small to permit the refractory to set proper
ly and season the stove. During these firings it is recommended to ventilate the room as an
unpleasant (not toxic) odour may be emitted as the paint is completing curement.
4. Inspect the flue-ways of the stove weekly and ensure that there are no blockages. Check flue
ways before lighting especially after a shut down period. Please see chimney cleaning sec
tion.
5. Before loading fresh fuel into the firebox, riddle fully to remove all ashes. This will allow better and
cleaner burning. See Re-Fuelling section.
6. Never allow a build up of ashes in the ash pan, as this will cause the grate to burn out prematurely.
Empty the ashpan when refuelling.
7. Avoid slow burning of damp or unseasoned fuel as this will result in tarring flue ways and chimney
i.e. peat or timber.
8. Allow adequate air ventilation to ensure plenty of air for combustion.
9. Do not burn rubbish/household plastic.
10. Clean the chimney at least twice a year.
11. Burning soft fuels such as timber and peat will stain the glass. Regular cleaning will prevent
permanent staining. Clean with soapy water when cool.
12. Keep all combustible materials a safe distance away from unit, please see section for clearances
to combustibles.
13. Never use aerosol spray near the appliance when it is in operation.
14. For safety reasons never leave children or the elderly unaccompanied while stove is in use. Use a
fire guard.
15. Avoid contact with the appliance when in use as stove reaches very high operating temperatures.
16. This appliance should be regularly maintained by a competent service engineer.
FUEL CALORIFIC VALUES - SOLID FUELS
Anthracite 25-50mm C.V.: 8.2kW/Kg 14,000 BTUs/lb
House Coal 25-75mm C.V.: 7.2kW/Kg 12,000 BTUs/lb
Timber - Firebox size C.V.: 5.0kW/Kg 8,600 BTUs/lb
Peat Briquettes C.V.: 4.8kW/Kg 8,300 BTUs/lb
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THE SOLID FUEL CENTRAL HEATING STOVE
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
When installing, operating and maintaining your Ard-
more Stove respect basic standards of fire safety.
Read these instructions carefully before commencing
the installation. Failure to do so may result in dam-
age to persons and property. Consult your local Mu-
nicipal office and your insurance representative to
determine what regulations are in force. Save these
instructions for future reference.
Please note that it is a legal requirement under Eng-
land & Wales Building Regulations that the installa-
tion of the stove is either carried out under Local
Authority Building Control approval or is installed by
a Competent Person registered with a Government
approved Competent Persons Scheme. HETAS Ltd
operate such a scheme and a listing of their Regis-
tered Competent Persons can be found on their web-
site at www.hetas.co.uk.
Special care must be taken when installing the stove
such that the requirements of the Health & Safety at
Work Act are met.
Handling
Adequate facilities must be available for loading, un-
loading and site handling.
Fire Cement
Some types of fire cement are caustic and should not
be allowed to come into contact with the skin. In case
of contact with the skin wash immediately with plenty
of water.
Asbestos
This stove contains no asbestos. If there is a possi-
bility of disturbing any asbestos in the course of in-
stallation then please seek specialist guidance and
use appropriate protective equipment.
Metal Parts
When installing or servicing this stove care should be
taken to avoid the possibility of personal injury.
“IMPORTANT WARNING”
This stove must not be installed into a chimney that
serves any other heating appliance.
The complete installation must be done in accor-
dance with current Standards and Local Codes. It
should be noted that the requirements and these
publications may be superseded during the life of this
manual.
Please refer to the current standards, BS EN 15287-
1:2007 Design, Installation and Commissioning of
chimneys. BS EN 14336:2004: Heating Systems in
Buildings. Installation & Commissioning of Water
Based Heating Systems. BS EN 12828: 2003; Heat-
ing Systems in Buildings. Design of Water Based
Heating Systems. BS EN 12831: 2003; Heating Sys-
tems in Buildings. method for
calculation of the design heat load.
Your Ardmore stove is supplied with the following
items:
• Ashpan
• Operating Tool
• Touch-Up Paint (Enamel Only)
• Glove
• Flue Spigot
• Thermostat Knob
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The installation of any electrical services during the
installation of this stove must be carried out by a
registered competent electrician and in accordance
with the requirements of the latest issue of BS 7671.
FLUES
Flues should be vertical wherever possible and
where a bend is necessary, it should not make an
angle of more than 45owith the vertical. Horizontal
flue runs should be avoided except in the case of a
back outlet from the appliance, when the length of the
horizontal section should not exceed 150mm.
CHIMNEY
Do not connect to a chimney serving another ap-
pliance.
The stove is a radiant room heater and must be con-
nected to a chimney of the proper size and type.
The chimney must have a cross-sectional area of at
least 30 square inches 19350sq. mm or a diameter
of at least 6” (150mm). The stove is supplied with a
5” flue spigot, the flue installation will require a 5” to
6” increaser which must be fitted within 1 metre of
flue outlet. It is best to connect to a chimney of the
same size, as connection to a larger size may result
in a somewhat less draught.
A flue that has proved to be unsatisfactory, particu-
larly with regard to down draught should not be used
for venting this appliance until it has been examined
and any faults corrected. An existing masonry chim-
ney should be inspected and if necessary repaired
by a competent mason or relined using an approved
lining system.
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The stove must be connected to a chimney with a
minimum continuous draught of 0.06 w.g. Poor
draught conditions will result in poor performance.
All register plates, restricter plates, damper etc.,
which could obstruct the flue at a future date should
be removed before connecting this appliance.
If connecting to an existing chimney with a flue diam-
eter of more that 8” it is recommend to line the flue
using a suitable stainless steel flue liner.
Where a masonry chimney is not available a propri-
etary type of 6”/150mm - twin wall, fully insulated pipe
may be used. The pipe must terminate at a point not
lower than the main ridge of adjacent outside obstruc-
tions. With such installation, access to the chimney
must be provided for cleaning purposes.
A chimney / flue termination must be located to min-
imise wind effects, a basic guide is that the distance
from the termination to the roof should be at be at
least 2300mm when measured horizontally and at
least 1000mm when measured vertically, (see Fig.1).
In circumstances where there are adjoining buildings/
structures/ roof openings there are additional require-
ments, please refer to building regulations part J.
Fig.1 2300
1000
Appliance Soot Door
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FLUE EXIT (TOP & REAR)
The stove is designed to allow the chimney be
cleaned through the stove. If the chimney cannot be
cleaned through the stove it is necessary to provide
a soot box/access door in the flue for cleaning. See
Fig.2 for recommended locations. Fit it to the stove
as shown in Fig.2.
The stove is supplied with a hob blanking plate and
a flue blanking plate. The flue blanking plate can be
altered for use with both top outlet and rear outlet.
The hob blanking plate is for use when the stove is
fitted on rear outlet only. Make sure the flue blanking
plate is sealed correctly. See Figs 3 & 4
Flue Liner
Sleeve
Flue Pipe
Possible
Positions
for access
Flue
Soot Door
Appliance
Flue Outlet
Appliance
Debris Collection
space
Fig.2
Blanking Plate

Fig.4
Hob
Blanking
Plate
DOWN DRAUGHTS
However well designed constructed and positioned,
the satisfactory performance of the flue can be ad-
versely affected by down draught caused by nearby
hills, adjacent tall buildings or trees. These can de-
flect wind to blow directly down the flue or create a
zone of low pressure over the terminal.
A suitable terminal or cowl will usually effectively
combat direct down blow but no cowl is likely to pre-
vent down draught due to a low pressure zone. (See
Fig.5)
VENTILATION & COMBUSTION AIR REQUIRE-
MENTS
It is imperative that there is sufficient air supply to the
stove in order to support correct combustion. The air
supply to this appliance must comply with current
Building Regulations Part J, Heat Providing Appli-
ances. If another appliance is fitted in an adjacent
room it will be necessary to calculate an additional
air supply.
The minimum effective air requirement for this appli-
ance is 71.5cm². When calculating combustion air re-
quirements for this appliance use the following
equation:
550mm² per each kw of rated output above 5kw
should be provided, where a flue draught stabiliser is
used the total free area shall be increased by 300mm²
for each kw of rated output.
NOTE:
There must not be an extractor fan fitted in the
same room as the stove as this can cause the
stove to emit smoke and fumes into the room.
All materials used in the manufacture of air vents
should be such that the vent is dimensionally stable,
corrosion resistant, and no provision for closure.
The effective free area of any vent should be ascer-
tained before installation. The effect of any grills
should be allowed for when determining the effective
free area of any vent.
Air vents should be positioned so that they are not li-
able to blockage.
Air vents direct to the outside of the building should
be located so that any air current produced will not
pass through normally occupied areas of the room.
An air vent outside the building should not be located
less than the dimensions specified within the Building
Regulations and B.S. 8303: Part 1 from any part of
any flue terminal. These air vents must also be satis-
factorily fire proofed as per Building Regulations and
B.S. 8303: Part 1.
Air vents in internal walls should not communicate
with bedrooms, bedsits, toilets, bathrooms or rooms
containing a shower. Air vents traversing cavity walls
should include a continuous duct across the cavity.
The duct should be installed in such a manner as not
to impair the weather resistance of the cavity.
Joints between air vents and outside walls should be
sealed to prevent the ingress of moisture. Existing air
vents should be of the correct size and unobstructed
for the appliance in use.
Fig.5
Direction of wind
Pressure zone
Direction of wind
Suction zone
Pressure zone
Direction of wind
Suction zone
Pressure zone Suction zone
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If there is an extraction fan fitted in adjacent rooms
where this appliance is fitted, additional air vents may
be required to alleviate the possibility of spillage of
products of combustion from the appliance/flue while
the fan is in operation. Refer to B.S. 8303 Part 1.
Where such an installation exists, a test for spillage
should be made with the fan or fans and other appli-
ances using air in operation at full rate, (i.e.extraction
fans, tumble dryers) with all external doors and win-
dows closed.
If spillage occurs following the above operation, an
additional air vent of sufficient size to prevent this oc-
currence should be installed.
Especially Airtight Properties:-
If the stove is being fitted in a property where the de-
sign air permeability is less than 5m3/ (h.m2) (nor-
mally newer properties built from 2006), then a
permanent ventilation must be fitted to provide
550mm2of ventilation for each kW of rated output. If
a draught stabiliser is also fitted then the requirement
is 850mm2per kW of rated output.
EXTERNAL DUCTED AIR
An outside air kit complete with primary air supply
can be ducted from outside and is available to order
for connection to the stove.
It is recommended to bring the air supply for the stove
into the house using a 4” plastic pipe. Where the pipe
meets the outside wall make sure a vent cover is fit-
ted properly to ensure no rodents can enter via the
vent pipe.
The vent pipe should be located to prevent the
ingress of moisture and in a location where it will not
get blocked with leaves or any other debris. As wind
effects can create suction and pressure zones on
opposite sides of the dwelling it is recommended to
run the air vent from opposite poles (North, South,
East & West) of the dwelling and tee off for the air
supply to the stove. This should negate the effect
‘HETAS product approval covers this appliance when
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s in-
structions and relevant standards. As there is cur-
rently no standard for Ducted Combustion Air Supply
this does not fall within the remit for HETAS product
approval. Responsibility for the specification of this
and for appropriate manufacturer’s instructions is car-
ried by the appliance manufacturer, as allowed for
under the Building Regulations.’
Fig.6
Note: When Installing
outside air pipe adhere
to ‘Clearance to
Combustible’ Section.
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HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATION
Where a stove is to be installed in a dwelling with
Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) a number of
precautionary measures must be undertaken:
Should for example the delivery fan in the HRV unit
fail and the extraction fan in HRV fan continue to
run the HRV may create a pressure less than at-
mospheric, this low pressure will effect the flue
pressure which is required to safely evacuate the
products of combustion from the stove.
1. Fit an adequately sized vent in the room to pre-
vent pressure less than atmospheric occurring.
The size should be established by closing all
windows and doors and then creating the
possible failure situation. Then open a window
in the room where the stove is fitted, slowly
until the pressure reaches atmospheric. The
size of the window opening should be
measured and a vent of the corresponding size
installed.
2. Fit a CO Alarm which has been approved to
EN 50291.
LOCATION
There are several conditions to be considered in se-
lecting a location for your Stanley Ardmore Stove.
a. Position in the area to be heated, central
locations are usually best.
b. Allowances for proper clearances to
combustibles.
c. Allowances for proper clearances for mainte-
nance work.
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
Maintain at least the following clearances to all
combustible material:
From the front 460 mm (18”)
From the back 300 mm (12”)
From the sides 100 mm (4”)
From the flue pipe 760 mm (30”)
straight up only
It is recommended that the appliance is sited next to
and on a non-combustible surface. A minimum all
round clearance of 150mm will allow air circulation
and will not impede the performance of the stove.
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FLOOR PROTECTION
When installing this heater on a combustible floor, a
floor protector consisting of a layer of non com-
bustible material at least 310mm thick covered with
“1/8 sheet metal” is required to cover the area under
the heater and extend at least 460mm at the front,
100mm to the side & 300mm from the rear. This will
provide protection from sparks and embers which
may fall out from the door when stoking on refuelling.
See Fig.7.
Fig.7
PLUMBING
Fig.8
PIPE THERMOSTAT
The fitting of a pipe thermostat to the flow pipe is es-
sential in order to activate the water circulation pump
when the water reaches the selected temperature.
When the water temperature falls below the selected
temperature the pipe thermostat will cut off the water
circulation pump in order to allow the boiler to re-
cover.

REGULATIONS
The plumbing must be in accordance with all
relevant regulations and practices. It must include a
gravity circuit with expansion pipe, open to the atmos-
phere. The central heating will normally be pump-dri-
ven as with other types of boilers.
The water system must be properly vented and that
a double-feed indirect cylinder to the current issue of
BS 1566, Copper indirect cylinders for domestic pur-
poses, Part 1 Specification for double feed indirect
cylinders is necessary where there is a combined hot
water and central heating system.
GRAVITY CIRCUIT
The gravity circuit consists an indirect domestic hot
water cylinder of minimum capacity 135 litres, fixed
in an upright position, recommended for hot water
storage and it should be connected to the boiler by
28mm diameter flow and return piping. The pipes
should not exceed 7.8 meters (25ft) in length and
cylinder and pipework should be fully lagged. The
shorter the run of pipe work the more effective the
water heating. There must be no gate valves on this
circuit and it must have an expansion pipe exhausting
to atmosphere. Cylinder and pipe work should
be lagged to minimise heat loss.
Fig. 9 illustrates the basic principal of water heating
systems and must not be regarded as a working
drawing.
Pipe Thermostat
Injector Tee
Pump
Fig.9
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INJECTOR TEE
Where the gravity and central heating circuits join to-
gether to return to the stove we recommend the use
of an injector tee connection, situated as close to the
unit as possible. This type of tee encourages a stable
flow of hot water through both circuits and helps to
prevent priority being given to the stronger flow,
which is most commonly the pumped central heating
circuit. This way, there will be no shortage of hot
water to the taps when the heating is on.
Where the appliance is to be interlinked with another
boiler it will be necessary to use a double feed indi-
rect cylinder in accordance with BS 1566. (See Fig
10 for an illustration)
WATER CIRCUIT TEMPERATURE
The return water temperature should be maintained
at not less than 40°C so as to avoid condensation on
the boiler and return piping. Fitting a pipe thermostat
to the flow pipe of the gravity circuit and wiring it into
the pump control will ensure rapid circulation of the
hot water.
In some circumstances it may be possible to over-
heat the appliance and the water inside will boil. This
will be evident by the sound of a knocking noise com-
ing from the appliance and pipes around the house.
If this occurs close off all air controls and manually
start the central heating pump if fitted. One radiator
on the heating circuit should be uncontrolled to act
as a heat leak in the event that the appliance over-
heats and has nowhere to discharge a build up of hot
water should the heating circuit be satisfied. Be
aware that steam and boiling water will be expended
from any open vent from the heating system probably
in the roof space at the expansion tank.
In the unlikely event that the appliance is not operat-
ing in freezing conditions the water must be drained
from the boiler to prevent frost damage.

Fig.10
FLUE & WATER PIPE LOCATIONS
Flue outlet to suit 125mm (5”) internal diameter flue
pipe.
Water outlets 25mm (1”) B.S.P.
Fig.11
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STOVE DIMENSIONS
Fig.12
WARNING: DO NOT OBSTRUCT PRIMARY AIR SUPPLY TO THE STOVE
Note: Dimensions stated are in millimetres unless otherwise stated and may be subject to a slight +/- variation.
COMMISSIONING AND HANDOVER
On completion of the installation allow a suitable pe-
riod of time for any fire cement and mortar to dry out,
when a small fire may be lit and checked to ensure
the smoke and fumes are taken from the stove up the
chimney and emitted safely to the atmosphere. Do
not run at full output for at least 24 hours.
Ensure that the operating instructions for the stove
are left with the customer. Ensure to advise the cus-
tomer on the correct use of the appliance with the
fuels likely to be used on the stove and warn them to
use only the recommended fuels for the stove.
Advise the user what to do should smoke or fumes
be emitted from the stove. The customer should be
warned to use a fireguard to BS 8423:2010 in the
presence of children, aged and/or infirm persons.
OPERATION
Check that all dampers and catches are operating
correctly and ensure that all flue connections are
thoroughly sealed.
AIR CONTROLS
The stove has two independent air controls:
1. The thermostat knob (see fig. 13 & 14)
which controls the primary air. Rotate clock
wise to open and anticlockwise to close.
2. The secondary air control which is located
under the base. Push to open and pull to
close (see fig. 14)
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Fig.13
Fig.14
Secondary Air
Lever (Push to OPEN
& Pull to CLOSE).
NOTE:-
The controls may become hot when the stove is in
operation, use tools or glove provided to adjust the
controller when the stove is hot.
A boiler model stove will provide heat into the boiler
and also to the room in which it is situated. The heat
to room is in a fixed relationship with the heat to the
boiler.
The heat to the boiler is controlled by the air supply
to the stove which is required to have a thermostatic
damper for safety reasons. When the temperature of
the water in the boiler exceeds 55 ˚C the thermostatic
damper will begin to shut off the air supply, should
the water temperature continue to rise the thermosta-
tic damper will continue to close and if the water tem-
perature reaches 85˚C the thermostatic damper
closes the primary air supply fully.
In the event where a stove is fitted to a central heat-
ing system which is undersized in relation to the
nominal heat output to boiler then the stove will op-
erate satisfactorily but will be unable to achieve the
nominal heat output to room as the thermostatic
damper will shut off the air supply to prevent an over-
heat situation in the boiler.
For example:- Where a stove provides 2kW to the
room and 8kW to the boiler and if the thermostatic
damper shuts down the air supply to provide 4kW to
the boiler, then the heat to room will decrease pro-
portionally to 1kW.
RECOMMENDED FUELS
All fuels should be stored under cover and kept
as dry as possible prior to use.
This appliance has been tested using seasoned
wood logs and manufactured briquetted smokeless
fuel (Ancit) for closed appliances, sized between 20g
and 140g. Other fuels are commercially available and
may give similar results. Wood logs up to 380mm
long are suitable. All fuels should be stored under
cover and kept as dry as possible prior to use.
Do not use fuels with a Petro-coke ingredient as this
may cause the grate to overheat, causing damage.
Reduced outputs will result when fuels of lower
calorific values are used. Never use gasoline or gaso-
line type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid
or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this
heater. Keep all such liquid well away from the heater
at all times. Operate the stove only with the fuelling
door closed except for re-fuelling.
This stove has obtained HETAS Ltd approval for
burning natural and manufactured smokeless fuels
only as detailed in recommended fuels below.
HETAS Approval does not cover the use of other
fuels either alone or mixed with the recommended
fuels listed, nor does it cover instructions for the use
of other fuels.
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TECHNICAL DATA
MANUFACTURED SMOKE-
LESS FUEL
WOOD
Max Output: (kW)
Nominal Output: (kW)
Room Water Total
3.5 8.5 12
2.6 8.5 11.1
Room Water Total
4 6 10
2.8 5.8 8.6
Typical refuelling intervals to obtain nominal
outputs:
MSF
1 hr
WOOD
1 hr
Flue Gas Mass Flow: 7.4g/s 6.9g/s
Flue Gas Temperature at nominal output: 363oC 301oC
Gross Weight: 155 kgs
Flue Outlet Diameter: 125mm
Flue Draught: 12 Pa
Boiler Capacity: 9.5 Litres
Boiler Tappings: 1” BSP
Max Water Pressure: 2 Bar
Efficiency: 72.8 % 74.5%
Log Size: 340mm 340mm
Model
Energy
Efficiency
Class
Heat
Output to
Room
Heat
Output to
Water
Energy
Efficiency
Index
Preferred
Fuel
Nominal
Heat
Output
Net
Efficiency
Ardmore
HPB SF
Stove A 2.8 5.8 99.03 Wood 8.6 74.5
LIGHTING
Before lighting the stove check with the installer, that the installation work and commissioning checks de-
scribed previously have been carried out correctly and the chimney has been swept clean, is sound and
free from any obstructions. As part of the stove commissioning and handover the installer should demon-
strate how to operate the stove correctly.
USER INSTRUCTIONS
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LIGHTING THE STOVE
1. Open fire door and open the primary air inlet by turning the control knob on the back of the stove
fully clockwise to setting 4 on the thermostat.
2. Open the secondary air inlet by pushing it fully back.
3. Cover the grate with crumpled pieces of paper and lay 10-12 pieces of kindling on top of the paper
towards the back of the firebox.
4. Ignite and close the fire door.
5. When the kindling is well alight open the fire door and add more kindling of a larger size to sustain
the fire.
6. Close the fire door.
7. When a hot fire bed is established add the normal fuel.
8. When well lighted, adjust the controls to give the required heat output.

REFUELLING
Riddle the fire by pulling the grate riddling knob
back and forward (See Figure 15). Before opening
the door, turn the thermostat knob to setting 4 as
this will help to eliminate any smoke or fly ash resi-
dent in the combustion chamber. Add fuel to fire,
close fire door and re-set the thermostat knob to the
required setting.
SLOW BURNING
Slow burning will cause the window glass to
blacken and should not be used for a long period. It
should only be done after the fire has been estab-
lished and been funning at nominal output for a pe-
riod of time. For a prolonged show burn, fill the
firebox of fuel up to the maximum height just below
the top of the fire fence at the front of the door
opening. Close the secondary air knob fully and set
the thermostat knob to 0-1/2.
Fig.15
Riddling Bar
DE-ASHING
When ash build-up becomes excessive in the fire
chamber shake the firebars by pushing and pulling
the riddling rod repeatedly. The riddling rod is located
under the base at the left side of the stove.
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DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Your stove is provided with a steel ashpan. This ash-
pan should be emptied every day.
If ashes are allowed to build to grate level you could
damage the firebars by overheating. We recommend
that you remove ashes after you have riddled the fire
following overnight burn.
Ashes should be placed in a metal or other non-com-
bustible container with a tight fitting lid. The closed
container of ashes should be placed on a non-com-
bustible material, pending final disposal. If ashes are
buried in soil, or otherwise dumped they should be
retained in the closed container until they are thor-
oughly cooled. Open the firedoor and remove the
ashpan using the tool provided, see Fig. 16. Close
the firedoor. When the ash is disposed of replace the
ashpan.
REMEMBER COAL GASES ARE TOXIC
Fig.16
Ashpan Operating Tool
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Stove Flue Pathways
It is recommended that the flue pathways in the
stove are cleaned on a monthly basis (or less de-
pending on the soot build-up created by the fuel
being used) and the chimney cleaned annually.
When cleaning the flue pathways the boiler clean-
ing plate should be removed by lifting up the clean-
ing plate & pulling it forwards until it clears the
boiler (see Figure 17). Remove any build-up of soot
on the top of the boiler using a suitable cleaning
brush and when finished replace the boiler cleaning
plate. The boiler cleaning plate can also be re-
moved when cleaning the chimney if the flue pipe is
fitted to the back outlet.

Flue Exits
Removable
Baffle
Fire Grate
Ashpan
Boiler
Fig 17
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
Adjusting the Door Catch
Over time, the fire door latch can loosen due to the
continual compression and hardening of the rope
seal between the door and the front casting. The
position of the latch can be easily adjusted (in order
to tighten the door closure) by removing the nut
holding on the door latch and repositioning the
washers between the latch & the door casting to
allow the latch to be positioned closer to the back of
the door casting - see Fig. 18 & 19.The tightness of
the door seal should be checked after each adjust-
ment is made. lt is recommended that the rope
seals on the stove are changed at least every
two years or sooner if the seal loses its integrity.
Fig 18
17
Fig 19
CHIMNEY CLEANING
The chimney should be cleaned twice annually or if
the stove is not used for a prolonged period during
the summer period, it should be cleaned prior to com-
mencement of usage. The chimney can be cleaned
through the stove depending on the flue configuration
and the flue liner should be cleaned in accordance
with manufacturer's instructions. Always use a brush
with plastic bristles that is the correct size to reach all
areas of the flue.
GLASS CLEANING
The stove glass will self-clean when there is sufficient
heat generated by the burning fuel i.e. when the unit
is operated at the maximum air settings. If a build-up
of creosote occurs on the glass it may be due to low
draft conditions, poor quality fuel or operating the
stove at the minimum air settings for long periods of
time. The glass should be cleaned when cool and
cleaned with a non-abrasive cloth using warm soapy
water. For stubborn deposits, a grade 0 steel wool
can be used whilst taking care not to scratch the
glass with any coal/ash deposits.

VITREOUS ENAMEL CLEANING
General cleaning must be carried out when the stove
is cool.
If this stove is finished in a high gloss vitreous
enamel, to keep the enamel in the best condition ob-
serve the following tips:
1. Wipe over daily with a soapy damp cloth,
followed by a polish with a clean dry duster.
2. For stubborn deposits a soap impregnated
pad can be carefully used on the vitreous
enamel.
3. Use only products recommended by the
Vitreous Enamel Association, these products
carry the Vitramel label.
A detailed list of the approved cleaners can be found
on their website www.vea.org.uk/enamel-care/
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE PADS OR OVEN-
CLEANSERS CONTAINING CITRIC ACID ON
ENAMELLED SURFACES. ENSURE THAT THE
CLEANSER MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS
ARE ADHERED TO.
NOTE: Small impact marks on the enamel finish can
be repaired using an appropriate enamel
touch up (a touch up bottle is included with
the stove packaging) but it should not be
used to cover marks greater than ø10mm or
multiple marks on the same casting/area.
CLEANING A MATT BLACK/SENOTHERM STOVE
Cleaning should be done when the stove is cold by
removing any dust or dirt using a dry cloth. Do not
use any water on the matt black/senotherm finish as
this will cause it to rust.
FROZEN SYSTEM
If there is any possibility that the water system may
be frozen do not attempt to light the stove until you
are certain there is no ice in the system possibly
causing a blockage.
PROLONGED PERIODS OF NON USE
If the stove is to be left unused for a prolonged period
of time then it should be given a thorough clean to re-
move ash and unburned fuel residues. To enable a
good flow of air through the appliance to reduce con-
densation and subsequent damage, leave the air
controls fully open.
It is important that the flue connection, any appliance
baffles or throat plates and the chimney are swept
prior to lighting up after a prolonged shutdown
period.
WARNING NOTE:
Properly installed, operated and maintained this
stove will not emit fumes into the dwelling. Occa-
sional fumes from the de-ashing and re-fuelling may
occur. However, persistent fume emission is poten-
tially dangerous and must not be tolerated. If fume
emission does persist, then the following immediate
action should be taken:
(a) Open doors and windows to ventilate room.
(b) Let the fire out or eject and safely dispose of
fuel from the stove.
(c) Check for flue or chimney blockage and clean if
required.
(d) Do not attempt to relight the fire until the cause
of the fume emission has been identified and
corrected. If necessary seek expert advice.
The most common cause of fume emission is flue-
way or chimney blockage. For your own safety these
must be kept clean at all times.
FIRE SAFETY
To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should
be given serious consideration.
1. Do not over fire the stove.
2. Over-firing will also damage painted or enamel
finish.
3. Install a smoke detector in the room.
4. A conveniently located class A fire extinguisher to
contend with small fires resulting from burning
embers.
5. A practical evacuation plan.
6. A plan to deal with a chimney fire as follows:-
(a) Notify the fire department.
(b) Prepare occupants for immediate evacua-
tion.
(c) Close all openings into the stove.
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(d) While awaiting the fire department watch for
ignition to adjacent combustibles from over-
heated flue pipe or from embers or sparks
from the chimney.
GLASS REPLACEMENT
(a) Open the firedoor fully.
(b) Remove the four corner screws and clips and
carefully remove the broken glass.
(c) Clean the glass recess in the door.
(d) Replace the sealing rope in the door if
necessary
(e) Tighten screws.
(f) Replace glass only with ceramic glass 5mm
thick. (See Fig 20).
Fig. 20
Replacement
Glass
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CO ALARM
The fitting of CO Alarms in the same room as the ap-
pliance is a compulsory requirement under current
Building Regulations. For ROI an additional CO
Alarm must be fitted either inside each bedroom or
within 5 metres of the bedroom door, refer to Building
Regulations Part J. Further guidance on the installa-
tion of a carbon monoxide alarm is available in BS
EN 50292:2002 and from the alarm manufacturers
instructions.
Provision of an alarm must not be considered a
substitute for either installing the appliance
correctly or ensuring regular servicing and main-
tenance of the appliance and chimney system.
WARNING:-
If the CO Alarm sounds unexpectedly:-
1. Open Doors and windows to ventilate the
room and then leave the premises.
2. Let the fire go out.