Villager Esprit Manual

PLEASE RETAIN THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Operating & Installation Manual
Rev 06
August 2010
Part No. AFS1399
Esprit
BK077
EN 13240:2004+
Amd. A2:2004
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Congratulations on your choice of a Villager stove.
More than 40 years experience has been put into the
development of our Villager Esprit stove 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 our Villager Esprit
stove, that are not covered by this manual, please contact
the Villager retailer in your area, or call our technical support
department on 0844 847 5107.
Copyright 2010 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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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.
All Villager Esprit stoves are approved to European
Standard EN 13240 and CE marked.*
These appliances listed within this manual have been
approved by HETAS Ltd as an intermittent operating
appliance for burning wood only.*
*NOTE : Only applicable to Esprit 8 model.

Contents
Villager Esprit Stove
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
Asbestos 9
Handling 9
Hearth 9
Combustible Materials 9
Air For Combustion 9
Roping Guide For Flue Outlet & Hot Plate 10
Fitting The Flue Outlet & Hotplate 10
Sealing The Terminals 10
Flues & Chimneys 11-14
Firebox Liner Panels 15-16
Adjusting The Self Levelling Feet 17
Final Check 17
Building Control Consent Checklist 18
Page No.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
Annual Maintenance 19
Cleaning 19
Chimney Sweeping 19
Door Glass 19
Outer Finish 19
Summer Storage / Non Usage 20
Adjusting The Main Door 20
Fuel Retaining - inspection 20
Main Fire Door Rope Replacement 21
Fire Door Glass Replacement 21-22
Primary Air Inlet 21
Service Record 23
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
Lighting The Fire 24
Burning Wood 25
Reduced Burning 25
Extended Burning 26
Safety Warning 26
Over Firing & Chimney Fires 26
Ash Removal 26
Air Inlet Controls (Primary/Air wash) 27
Multi Purpose Operating Tool 28
(Empty The Ash Pan/ Air Wash /
Primary Control Knob)
Main Fire Door Handle 29
OPTIONAL EXTRA/ACCESSORIES 30
SPARE PARTS LIST 31-33
GUARANTEE 34-35
FACTORY CHECK LIST 36
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WARNING
IT IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT THAT THE INSTALLATION OF ALL
NEW OR REPLACEMENT, WOOD OR SOLIDFUEL 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
SUCH AS OPERATED BY HETAS.
IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT HETAS LIMITED
TELEPHONE NUMBER : 0845 634 5626
www.hetas.co.uk
THIS STOVE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED
TO A SHARED FLUE SYSTEM
TO ALL USERS
PETROLEUM COKE
SOME OF WHOSE BRAND NAMES ARE
„CALCO’, ‘PETROCOKE’ AND ‘WONDERCO’
MUST NOT BE BURNED IN THIS APPLIANCE
BITUMINOUS HOUSE COAL
SHOULD NEVER BE USED IN YOUR STOVE
TO USE THESE FUELS WILL INVALIDATE
THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE.
IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE SOLID FUEL ASSOCIATION
TELEPHONE NUMBER 0845 601 4406
www.solidfuel.co.uk
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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 Villager 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 it 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.
Villager produce a variety of appliances ranging
in physical size and heat output all with
traditional style features and appearance.
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.
Most, Villager stoves are 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.
The provision of two inlets on all stoves gives a
wide range of primary / secondary air, under
draught / over draught combinations. The
optimum setting will only be established by
experience in firing the appliance, and will
depend on the fuel, the position of the appliance
in the house, and conditions of the chimney etc.
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INTRODUCTION
5

CHECK LIST
6
Inside the appliance body you should find the following:
Part Description & Visual Aid (not to scale)
Esprit
4kw
Esprit
6kw
Esprit
8kw
Esprit
10kw
1. Fuel Retainer
1 1 1 1
2. Wood Burning Tray
1 1 1 1
3. Standard style Throat Plate
1 0 1 0
4. EGD style Throat Plate
0 1 0 1
5. Flue Spigot
1, ( 4" ) 1, ( 5" ) 1, ( 5" ) 1, ( 5" )
6. Hot Plate
1, ( 4" ) 1, ( 5" ) 1, ( 5" ) 1, ( 5" )
7. Ash Pan
1 1 1 1
8. Operating Tool
1 1 1 1
9. Instruction Manual
1 1 1 1
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CHECK LIST
Inside the appliance you should find the following :
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Description & Visual Aid (not to scale)
Esprit
4kw
Esprit
6kw
Esprit
10kw
Esprit
8kw
9. Side Liners 2 2 22
10. Rear Liners 1 1 22
11. Stove Glove 1 1 11
12. Self Adhesive Sealing Rope
(High Temperature) 1.3 Mtrs
1 1 11
Data Plate Information
Please Note- The Esprit stove is fitted with a data plate located
at the left hand side, towards the rear of the stove. The plate
contains important information and must be observed when
installing the stove.
Data Plate
Location

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TECHNICAL DATA
Villager Esprit Stove
TECHNICAL DATA
Esprit Wood
4kw
Esprit Wood
6kw
Esprit Wood
8kw
Esprit Wood
10kw
Nominal Heat Output (Kw) 4 6 8 10
Efficiency Nett (%) 77.7* 72.1* 80.4 75.8*
Mean Flue Gas Temperature (°C) 263* 307* 290 335*
Mean CO Emission @ 13% O2 (%) 0.61* 0.47* 0.52 0.44*
Flue Mass Gas Flow (g/s) NA NA 5.2 NA
Minimum Distance to Combustible
materials (mm)
NA NA Side = 700
Rear = 850 NA
Height (mm) 508 520 560 575
Width (mm) Across Canopy 484 540 608 695
Depth (mm) (Inc. Handle) 363 368 355 372
Height To Centre Of Rear Flue (mm) 414 414 449 464
Depth From Back To Flue Centre (mm) 98 112 110 110
Flue Diameter (mm) 102(4”) 127(5”) 127 (5”) 127 (5”)
Weight Packed (Kg) 66.5 77 87 133
Weight Nett (Kg) 62.5 73 82 128
Ideal Log Length (mm) 325 350 400 475
Note: Figures shown with an asterix are in house testing results.

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 Villager stoves contain no asbestos in their
manufacture 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
the hinges are not damaged during installation.
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 (5”) thick
conforming to Building Regulations.
Dimensions of the hearth should project at least
300mm (12”) forward of the front of the appliance
and 150mm (6”) 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 (0.5”) sheet of
Masterboard or Superlux spaced 13mm (0.5”) 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 3X the outside
diameter of the flue pipe, or 1.5X the flue diameter
to non combustible surfaces. See illustration on
page 13.
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
permitted.
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ROPING GUIDE FOR FLUE
OUTLET AND HOT PLATE
All Villager hot plates and spigots are
manufactured with a rope groove to accept our
high temperature self adhesive sealing rope
supplied.
This eliminates the need for messy and caustic fire
cement, and allows for easy removal for inspection
and cleaning, without the accompanying re-sealing
mess associated with fire cement.
To seal the hot plate and spigot proceed as
follows:
1)The self adhesive sealing rope for the hot plate
and spigot is supplied in a single length of
1300mm and needs to be cut in half to begin with.
2) Each length of approximately 650mm should be
fitted into the groove on the mating face of the hot
plate or spigot. See Fig. 1.
3) Start by removing a small section of the
adhesive backing paper (approx. 25mm) and
remove the remaining backing paper as you
proceeded.
4) Begin at the rope overlap point, mid way be-
tween the securing lugs and work your way around
the groove making sure the rope is pressed accu-
rately and firmly into the groove. Finish the rope
approximately 10mm past the start point.
5) If the rope is allowed to ride up the side of the
receiving groove, rather than sitting squarely, in
the middle, it will impede the fitting of the hot
plate / spigot and may lead to leaks. See Fig. 2.
6) Finally press round the sealing rope with a steel
rule or similar device, to ensure adhesion is even.
Repeat for the remaining casting.
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INSTALLATION
Fig. 1. Apply Rope To Groove
Inside
Flue
Pipe
Outer
Spigot
FITTING THE FLUE OUTLET AND
HOT PLATE
Take the flue spigot and lock into place by
rotating anti-clockwise and tighten by tapping with
a block of wood and mallet from inside of the
appliance. Similarly, fit the hot plate (blanking
plate) to the unused opening.
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 outlet
spigot. Failure to do so could result in the spillage
of condensation running down the flue.
SEALING OF TERMINALS
If an add in boiler is not to be fitted, please
ensure that the two partially cut circular terminals
(located on the rear of the appliance) are sealed
with fire cement, and thus preventing surplus air
entering the firebox, resulting in less efficiency
and poor fuel consumption.
Fig. 2. Correct Roped Hot Plate
Joint
Overlap
Fig. 3. Flue & Spigot Fitting

FLUES AND CHIMNEYS
The flue draw is critical on any installation and
should be checked to ensure that it matches what
is specified. If it is higher than recommended,
provision must be made to correct the over draw.
The draw can vary in different weather conditions
and the customer should be made aware of this.
Failure to correct an over-drawing flue will
invalidate the warranty.
Please remember that chimney draught is
dependent on four main factors :
 Flue gas temperature
 Flue height
 Flue size
 Flue terminal
The stove must be connected to a suitable and
efficient flue that products of combustion (fumes)
from the stove are expelled to the outside air. To
ensure a good up draught it is important that the
flue gases are kept warm and that the flue size
suits the stove. The termination of the outlet at the
top of the flue also needs to comply with Building
Regulations. The minimum effective height of the
flue must be at least 4.5 metres from the top of the
stove to the top of the flue outlet. When warm the
flue draught should be between 0.1 to 0.2 mb.
A chimney may comply with regulations but still be
subject to down draught and similar problems. A
chimney terminating above the ridge level is
generally less likely to suffer such problems.
If a new chimney is being provided it should fully
comply with the relevant Building Regulations that
specify the requirements for solid fuel burning
installations. Suitable types of chimney include the
following :
Masonry Chimney : Built with clay or concrete
liners, or a chimney block system meeting Building
Regulations. These types of chimney should be
installed in accordance with the Building
Regulations and BS 6461:Part 1.
Factory Made Insulated Chimney : Complying
with BS 4543:Part 2 (often called “Class 1
prefabricated metal chimney”). These types of
chimney should be installed in accordance with
Building Regulations and BS 7566: Parts 1 to 4.
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INSTALLATION
Due to the gradual introduction of Europe Chimney
Standards chimneys will be specified according to
their performance designation as defined in BS EN
1443 that covers the General Requirements for
chimneys. The minimum performance designation
required for use with solid fuel burning stoves is
T450 N2 S D3.
The flue and chimney installation must be carefully
checked by a competent person before fitting the
stove to ensure it is suitable and will work safely.
If the chimney is old (ie: built of brick or stone
without a liner) or being opened up for reuse
additional checks and smoke testing a described in
Appendix E of the Approved Document J 2002
Edition should also be carried out to ensure the
flue and chimney are good operating condition.
If the flue size is more than 225mm (9”) diameter
or 200mm (8”) X 200mm (8”) square, a suitable
lining of 150mm (6”) diameter should be fitted, or if
the flue length is over 5.5 metres one size larger
than the appliance outlet should be fitted. This
should be a double skin stainless steel flexible liner
that is independently certified for use with solid
fuel. Details of suitable linings for use with wood &
solid fuel are given in the Official HETAS guide
that can be viewed on their website at
www.hetas.co.uk.
It is also important that suitable flue pipe complying
with the Building Regulations is used to connect
the stove to the flue in the chimney and that suit-
able access is provided into the flue for regular
inspection and sweeping of the flue ways.
The installer should comply with Building Regula-
tions requirements in respect of providing a Notice
Plate giving details on the chimney, flue lining,
hearth and fireplace installation. Approved Docu-
ment J of the Building Regulations for England &
Wales is available from The Stationary Bookshops
and can also be viewed at the ODPM website at
www.safety.odpm.gov.uk/bregs/brads.htm.
Details on the relevant Building Regulations and
BS British Standards are given in the “ General
Precautions” section of these instructions.
Chimneys should be as straight as possible.
Horizontal runs should be avoided except where

the rear outlet of the appliance is used, in which
case the horizontal section should not exceed
150mm (6”) in length.
If the stove appears to be working hard but pro-
duces very little output to the room it is likely that
excess draw is present in the chimney, and that
heat is being sucked out of the appliance and up
the chimney. If this is the case we recommend the
fitting of a draught stabiliser in preference to a flue
damper, in the interest of safety and efficiency.
FOR ALL APPLIANCES
Access for cleaning the flue should be
incorporated in the system other than through the
appliance (eg: a soot door or access through
register plate). Purpose made soot doors and
inspection lengths are available from
manufacturers of all systems. Ensure that the
whole length of the flue can be reached from the
soot door.
Note: if the appliance is fitted with a draught
stabiliser or if one is fitted to the flue pipe or
chimney in the same room as the appliance,
then the permanent air entry opening (or
Openings) should be increased by 300 mm2
for each KW of rated output.
For advice on flues and chimneys contact:
NACE (National Association of Chimney
Engineers) Telephone : [phone]
www.nace.org.uk
OR
NACS (National Association of Chimney
Sweeps) Telephone : [phone]
www.chimneyworks.co.uk
OR
HETAS (Official Body To Approve Solidfuel
Domestic Heating Appliances)
Telephone : [phone]
www.hetas.co.uk
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INSTALLATION
NOTE - Under no circumstances should this
appliance be connected to a shared flue system,
that serves any other heating appliance.
TYPICAL REAR FLUE OUTLET
(as per BS 8303-1)
Maximum 150mm
(6”) Horizontal
Flue Section
Minimum 150mm
(6”) Diameter Flue
Soot Door
Fire Retardant
Rope Packing
Maximum 100mm (4”)
Brick Up Aperture
Fill Void
PLAN VIEW OF REGISTER PLATE
AND CLEARANCES FOR NON
INSULATED FLUES
(Plan View Of Steel Register Plate,
1.5mm Thick
Minimum )

INSTALLATION
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Non
Combustible
Register
Plate.
Minimum
1.5mm Thick
Steel.
TYPICAL TOP FLUE OUTLET (as per BS 8303-1)
Typical Metal Insulated Chimney System
Installed To The Chimney Manufactures
Instructions In Compliance With Building Regulations
And BS 7566 Part 1 to 4

FIREBOX LINER PANELS
The Villager Esprit stove use firebox liner
panels to the sides and back. The standard style
throat plate sits on top of the sides and rest on the
top surface of the tertiary air inlet. These should
come fitted to your stove, if however they are not,
proceed as follows to fit them.
 Open the main fire door.
 Remove the fuel retainer, by lifting both
ends free of the side landings and diagonally
rotating the part through the door aperture.
 Remove the wood burning tray
 Set the small liner(s) into the back of the
firebox, below the tertiary air bar.
 Insert the Throat plate (Standard style only)
into the stove and manoeuvre into position
with the back lip sat onto the tertiary air bar.
 Holding the throat plate (Standard style only)
up as high as possible, Insert the side liner
panels. (See Fig. 7) these go in front of the
rear liners.
 Allow the throat plate to drop back down
onto the side liners as shown in fig.8a
Ensure the side liner retaining lip is correctly
positioned as detailed in fig.8b
 Replace the wood burning tray and front
fuel retainer.
Note: Neither the rear firebox liners nor the
side firebox liners are ‘handed’, both faces are
suitable for direct contact with the fire bed.
Note : Cracking of the liner panels does not
effect efficiency.
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Fig. 6. Liners Inserted
Fig. 7. Liners & Throat Plate Correctly Fitted
Throat Plate
Tertiary Air Bar
Side Liner
Rear Liner
Fig. 8b Overall View Of Liners & Standard
Style Throat Plate Assembly (Not EGD style)
Fig 8a
If your stove is supplied with the EGD style
throat plate (ie a 6 or 10 kw model) the EGD
throat plate does not sit on or support the side
liners, and does not conform to the detail shown
in Fig.8a.
For fitting instructions for the EGD style throat
plate please turn to page 16
Fitting of the EGD Style Throat Plate

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INSTALLATION
Fitting of the EGD ( Exhaust Gas Diversion) Style Throat Plate & Liners
The 6 and 10kw models of the Esprit stove is
supplied with the EGD style throat plate ( See fig. a )
not the standard style as supplied with the 4 and 8kw
stoves.
The liner set is installed first as follows:-
 Open the main fire door.
 Remove the fuel retainer, by lifting both ends
free of the side landings and diagonally
rotating the part through the door aperture.
 Insert the side liner panels, these go in behind
the rear liner(s) ends and the ends of the
tertiary air bar, one each side of the stove.
(See Fig. b)
 Set the small liner(s) into the back of the
firebox, below the tertiary air bar. These also
retain the side liners in position.
 Insert the EGD throat plate into the stove and
manoeuvre into position with the location lugs
sit onto the tertiary air bar location holes and
the liner retaining tab against the rear liner(s)
(See fig. c)
 Allow the EGD throat plate to drop forward to
rest on the air wash inner cover (within the
inside of the stove body) at the top of the
stove. See fig c cut away drawing.
 Replace front fuel retainer.
Fig. a
Tertiary Air Bar
Side Liner
Rear
Liner(s)
Fig. b
Location lugs to sit in tertiary
air bar location holes
Rear liner retaining tab
Fig. c
EGD in correct position resting
on inner airwash cover

FINAL CHECK LIST
Before handing over the installation to the
customer it is requirement under Document Jthe
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 water gauge, or 0.1- 0.2 mbar.
 If Building Control Consent route is being
sought please complete the check list on
page 18.
 For a registered Competent Persons
Scheme, such as HETAS, please
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 following details must be checked and
completed in full by the installer at the time of
installation. Please answer all questions as fully as
possible.
Arada Ltd cannot be held responsible for the
chimney or installation problems.
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ADJUSTING THE SELF
LEVELLING FEET
The Villager Esprit stove is equipped with
adjustable rear levelling feet, these are ideal for
use, where the hearth surface is not flat or level.
Adjustment is as follows :
 Position the stove on the hearth into its final
resting place, ensuring room for the flue
connections etc.
 On the rear leg of the stove, loosen the pozi
screw, and rotate the inner „cam‟ shaped
levelling foot until this touches the hearth.
(see fig. 10.)
 Re-tighten the pozi screw. Check the stove is
level with a spirit level.
 Repeat for the other rear leg.
Fig. 10. Adjusting The Rear Feet

BUILDING CONTROL CONSENT CHECKLIST
Hearths, Fireplaces, Flues and chimneys
This checklist is to ensure heaths, fireplaces, flues and chimneys are satisfactory, and show what you have done to comply with
the requirements of the Building Regulations 2000 approved Document J 2002
1. Building address where work has been carried out ……………………………………………………………………………....
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Identification of hearth, fireplace chimney or flue
3. Firing capability: solid fuel / gas /.
4. Intended type of appliance.
State model and output.
5. Ventilation provision for the appliance:
State type and area of permanently open vents.
I/We the undersigned confirm that the above details are correct. In my opinion, these works comply with the
relevant requirements in part J of Schedule 1 of the Building regulations.
Print name and title…………………………………………………………………..Profession…………………………………..
Capacity……………………………………………………………………………...Telephone No. ……………………………..
Address………………………………………………………………………………………………..Postcode…………………..
Signed………………………………………………………………………………..Date………………………………………...
Registered member of..(e.g. CORGI, OFTEC, HETAS, NACE, NACS)………………………………………………………….
7. Hearth. Form of construction, new or existing?
8. Inspection and testing after completion
Test carried out by:
Test and results
Flue Visual
Inspection Sweeping
Coring ball
Smoke
Appliance (where included) spillage
6. Chimney or flue construction
a, State the type or make and whether new or existing
b, Internal flue size (and equivalent height, where calculated
natural draught gas appliances only)
c, If clay or concrete flue liners used confirm that they are
correctly jointed with socket end uppermost and
state jointing materials used.
d, If an existing chimney has been refurbished with a new
Liner, Type and make of liner fitted.
e, Details of flue outlet terminal and diagram reference.
Outlet Details: / Complies with:
f, Number and angle of bends
g, Provision for cleaning and recommended frequency.
18 Villager Esprit Stove
INSTALLATION

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 adjacent
areas. The throat plate should be removed and
checked monthly, and any debris stripped off.
Similarly, clean the upper surface of the firebox.
Remove the firebrick linings and throat plate,
inspect all rope gaskets on doors, glass etc, and re
-order any items that may need replacing from
your Villager 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
the danger of blockage and the escape of
poisonous fumes. Access for cleaning should 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
prolonged 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 , damp wood, or overnight
burning, the glass may become somewhat black-
ened. 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 vine-
gar and dipped in wood ash (not coal 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 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 Villager touch up spray as
some paints interact. This could ruin the finish and
invalidate the guarantee.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
Villager Esprit Stove 19

Villager Esprit Stove
20
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 air wash and primary air inlet (s) controls 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.
ADJUSTING THE MAIN DOOR
Once the appliance has been under fire for a
period of time the fire door may appear to have
moved out of alignment with relation to the door
aperture or catch. This is quite normal and due to
the settling of the casting.
If the fire door needs to be raised, please follow :
 When the appliance is cold, open the fire
door so that it is at right angles to the front of
the stove.
 Lift the fire door up off the hinges complete
with the hinge pins.
 Place one washer on the top and bottom
hinge plates, making sure the centre holes
in the washer, line up with the holes in the
hinge plates welded to the body.
 Carefully, replace the door casting on top of
the washers (without moving the shim
washers).
 Push the hinge pins, through the door
castings and hinge plate.
 Check the operation of the door catch.
FUEL RETAINER —INSPECTION
A curved fuel retainer is supplied with the stove.
See Fig 11.
The fuel retainer is handed and will only fit in one
way round. Fit the retainer with the curve outer
most following the stove body curvature.
Periodically check for any heat distortion of this
part and replace as necessary.
Please Note : This operation should only be
carried out when the appliance is unlit and
cold.
Fig 11 Fuel retainer
Note the notch indicating the left hand
end of the fuel retainer.