Aarrow Acorn 4, Operating And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...at Britain Tel 44 01308 427234 Fax 44 01308 423441 www aarrowfires com Acorn Multifuel Stoves Operating Installation Manual PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The Acorn 4 Multifuel Stove shown above Rev 4 Part No AFS1126 November 2006 ...

Page 2: ...hy we are so confident in the reliability of our product that we offer a 3 year guarantee Should you have any questions about our Acorn Stoves that are not covered in this manual please contact the Aarrow dealer in your area or call our Technical support department on 01308 427234 COPYRIGHT 2006 Arada Ltd This booklet has copyright may not be copied in whole or part or be used for any purpose othe...

Page 3: ...ng the Multifuel Grate 10 Flues Chimneys 11 14 Add in Boilers 15 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page AirInlet Controls 16 17 Airwash System 16 17 Multi Purpose Operating Tool 17 Fire Door Glass 17 18 Adjusting the Door Hinges 18 Fuel Types 18 19 Lighting the Fire 19 Extended Burning 19 20 De Ashing 20 Over Firing 20 Cleaning Annual Maintenance 21 Final Check List 22 Parts List 23 25 GUARANTEE Guarantee...

Page 4: ...T BE BURNED IN THIS APPLIANCE TO USE THESE FUELS WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE SOLID FUEL ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE NUMBER 0800 600 000 www solidfuel co uk THE USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY Arada LTD WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE 4 Acorn Multifuel Stoves ...

Page 5: ... not properly installed and operated a house fire may result installation must comply with the Building Regulations and conform to all relevant fire safety standards Aarrow produce a variety of appliances ranging from units which are traditional in style to stoves which are modern in appearance all bristling with High Tech features Model types include simple room heaters convectors integral boiler...

Page 6: ...h pan 1 7 Operating tool 1 8 Rear liners 1 9 Side liners 2 10 Fire door handle 1 11 Instructions 1 The model and Serial Number of your fire can be found stamped into the casing centrally just below the bottom edge of the fire door aperture Acorn 5 Multifuel Quantity Part No 5 1 1 1 4 1 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 AFS001 AFS1101 AFS1086 AFS064 AFS1094 AFS008 AFS1273 AFS009A AFS1092 AFS205 AFS1126 AFS001 AFS1101 ...

Page 7: ...mestic Hot Water with add in boiler type Type 7 Max Output to Room kW Max Output to Water kW 3 1 5 Height mm 458 Width mm 355 Depth mm 350 Height to Centre of Rear Flue 360 Depth from Back to Centre of Flue 90 Flue Diameter mm 102 4 Weight Unpacked Packed 43 Kg 46 Kg Acorn 5 Multifuel 1 5 Type 0 3 2 483 395 350 387 5 96 102 4 44 Kg 47 Kg ...

Page 8: ...e should be installed to 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 floors the requirement wi...

Page 9: ... plate and grate in the Acorn REMOVAL OF THE THROAT PLATE Blocked chimneys cause dangerous fumes to escape Remove the throat plate at least monthly to clean Keep chimney and flue ways clear FITTING THE OPTIONAL FLOOR FIXING KIT Once the stove is in the correct position it is recommended that the fire is fixed to the floor for safety purposes You will need a No 2 pozi drive screw driver to carry ou...

Page 10: ...ering end marked L onto the low section of the comb The upper bar is fitted in a similar manner but with the end marked L inserted in the rear channel and the end marked H seated on the high section of the comb 10 Acorn Multifuel Stoves INSTALLATION GRATE BAR REPLACEMENT After extended use it may be necessary to replace some of the grate bars Periodic inspection of the bars is recommended and the ...

Page 11: ...the flue size suits the stove The termination of the outlet at the top of the flue also needs to comply with the 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 and 0 2 mb A chimney may comply with the regulations but still be subject to down draught an...

Page 12: ...a Notice Plate giving details on the chimney flue lining hearth and fireplace installation Approved Document J of the Building Regulations for England and Wales is available from The Stationery 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 sect...

Page 13: ...Acorn Multifuel Stoves 13 INSTALLATION TYPICAL REAR FLUE OUTLET ...

Page 14: ... THE CHIMNEY MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING REGULATIONS AND BS7566 PTS 1 4 PLAN VIEW OF REGISTER PLATE AND CLEARANCES FOR NON INSULATED FLUES A is minimum clearance for non insulated flue 1 5 x D to a non combustible surface material or 3 x D to combustible surface material ...

Page 15: ...en in an area with soft water If radiators are used then an indirect system must be utilised To connect the cylinder use 28mm copper pipes Ensure that the pipes rise continuously to the cylinder Ensure that the runs are not too long i e 20ft maximum each for flow and return Install the cylinder above the level of the fire and as close to it as possible the higher the cylinder the faster the circul...

Page 16: ...stains becoming burnt on Check the flue draught which should read 1 2mm or 0 1 0 2mbar 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 can not be held responsible for chimney or installation AIR INLET CONTROLS The Acorn multifuel stoves have two air inlets The air wash system so call...

Page 17: ...ng the multifuel grate position and for emptying the ash pan Fig 10 Fig 10 RIDDLING Use the operating tool for setting the grate in the coal burning position or the wood burning position This means that effective de ashing see page 19 takes place and also allows the grate to be set in the coal burning or wood burning position as indicated on the right hand side of the appliance FIRE DOOR GLASS In ...

Page 18: ...he case of hard wood We recommend that for general burning wood should be split into logs of no more than 130mm 5 diameter Larger logs can be used for overnight burning WARNING wet wood must not be used as this will greatly contribute to the creation of tar and creosote which may in extreme cases run down the chimney in liquid form This will seriously damage both the chimney and the appliance and ...

Page 19: ... closed Set the air wash to one quarter open position Set the primary inlet to the fully open position Light in the normal manner with paper and kindling or use a fire lighter If using a gas poker be sure to remove it immediately the fire is alight When the fire is well alight regulate the burning rate by adjusting the setting on the primary air inlet control The air wash can be opened sufficientl...

Page 20: ...be taken not to risk burning of hands or household objects from falling embers DE ASHING It is necessary to maintain an ash layer on the upper surface of the grate bars in order to protect them so de ashing should cease as soon as the first red embers drop into the ash pan Further de ashing will cause heat build up under the grate which will considerably shorten its life This operation should be c...

Page 21: ...n 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 daytimeburning Howeverundercertainconditions such as burning at a low rate with damp wood or overnight burning the glass may become somewhat blackened To remedy this operate the appliance at a fast rate Alter...

Page 22: ... 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 or 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 recommende...

Page 23: ...tainer AFS1101 AFS1086 AFS001 AFS064 AFS008 AFS1273 AFS009A 2 Throat Plate 3 Grate Bar 4 Hot Plate 5 Operating Tool 6 Ashpan 7 Flue Spigot Part Description Visual Aid not to scale Acorn 4 Part No AFS1101 AFS1018 AFS001 AFS064 AFS008 AFS1273 AFS009A Acorn 5 Part No ...

Page 24: ...S047 AFS1097 9 Side Liner 10 Back Liner Set 11 Glass Replacement Kit Complete with Gasket 12 Glass Clips 13 Hinge kit Comprises 2 Hinges 4 Fixings Per Set 14 Airwash Part Description Visual Aid not to scale Acorn 4 Part No AFS1015 AFS1058 AFS1059 AFS1095 AFS1010 AFS047 AFS1097 Acorn 5 Part No ...

Page 25: ...ete with Handle Glass Gaskets Clips and Seal 17 Comb with Extension 18 Fire Door Locking Assembly Including Fire Door Handle 20 Aarrow Fires Gauntlet Gloves Part Description Visual Aid not to scale Acorn 4 Part No 19 Rear Grate Bar Support AFS1117 21 Optional Floor Fixing Kit AFS1135 AFS048 AFS1099 AFS1149 AFS204 AFS997 Acorn 5 Part No AFS1117 AFS1135 ...

Page 26: ...g engineer The Manufacturers decision shall be final If your appliance proves to be defective as a result of faulty materials or workmanship during guarantee we will repair or replace it FREE OF CHARGE as long as the fire has been installed according to the manuals instructions USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY Arada LTD WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE WARRANTY All Guarantee periods co...

Page 27: ...is manual please contact your Aarrow retailer Please keep all repair receipts safely Please ensure you have this manual available when an engineer visits as they will complete the service record chart Acorn Multifuel Stoves 27 SERVICE RECORD Date of Visit Company Work Carried Out Signature ...

Page 28: ...NG INSTRUCTIONS Model Serial No I ve checked it and it s O K Assembled by Checked by Date of Purchase Name and address of supplier Please ensure installer completes INSTALLATION CHECK LIST details on page 22 of this manual Please ensure the enclosed registration card is completed and returned to Arada Ltd and the following infor mation completed for your own information BK022 ...