Stovax Open Log Burning Convector Fireboxes Indoor Fireplace User Manual


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5
WARNING
Properly installed operated and maintained this
appliance will not emit fumes into the room.
Occasional fumes from de-ashing and refuelling may occur.
Persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and
must not be tolerated.
If fume emission does persist:
•Opendoorsandwindowstoventilatetheroom
•Allowfiretoburnoutorsafelydisposeoffuelfromthe
appliance
•Checkforchimneyblockageandcleanifrequired
•Donotattempttorelightuntilthecauseoftheemission
has been identified and corrected
If necessary seek expert advice.
2. USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST
TIME
2.1 To allow the appliance to settle and fixing glues and paint
to fully cure:
•Operatetheapplianceatalowoutputforfirstfewdays
2.2 Do not touch the paint during the first period of use.
2.3 During this time the appliance may give off some
unpleasant odours:
•Keeptheroomwellventilatedtoavoidabuild-upof
fumes.
3. RECOMMENDED FUELS
3.1 Wood Logs:
•Burnonlyseasonedtimberwithamoisturecontentofless
than 20%
Wood Length
Appliance Wood Length
Riva Open 16" 290mm
Riva Open 22" 440mm
Riva Open 24" 490mm
Riva Open 26" 540mm
Riva Open 28" 590mm
•Drycutwoodfor12to18monthsbeforeuse
Poor quality timber:
— Causes low combustion efficiency
— Produces harmful condensation
— Reduces effectiveness of the airwash and life of the
appliance
Do not burn construction timber, painted, impregnated
/ treated wood, manufactured board products or pallet
wood.
3.2 Solid fuel:
•Burnonlyanthraciteormanufacturedbriquettesmokeless
fuels listed as suitable for use with open heating appliances
Do not burn bituminous coal, ‘petro-coke’ or other
petroleum based fuels as this will invalidate the product
guarantee.
3.3 Fuel consumption.
As tested at nominal heat output to the requirements of
EN13229: 2001 for intermittent operation:
Description
Fuel Consumption
Kg/hour
Wood
Kg/hour
Briquette
Smokeless fuel
Riva Open 16" 3.8 1.3
Riva Open 22" 4.0 1.7
Riva Open 24" 4.2 2.1
Riva Open 26" 4.7 2.1
Riva Open 28" 5.2 2.1
3.4 For advice on suitable solid fuels:*
•Contactyourlocalapprovedcoalmerchant
A number of factors can affect the performance of the appliance.
See Section 6 for details.
*In the U.K:
•RingtheSolidFuelAssociationadvicelineon
0845 601 4406 for details
•Visittheirwebsiteatwww.solidfuel.co.uk
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