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Warranty Certificate  
 
The  specifications  within  this  document  are  provided  for  information 
purposes only and are under no circumstances binding. 
 
With  the  aim  of  constantly  improving  our  products,  all  modifications 
considered necessary may be made without notice.  
 
Our appliances are guaranteed against faults and hidden defects subject 
to the following conditions: 
 

 

The  appliance  must  have  been  installed  by  a  registered  competent 
installer or inspected by local authority Building Control 

 

The appliance must be installed and operated in accordance with our 
instruction manual 

 

The  guarantee is  for  a  period of  5  years  on  the appliance body  from 
the date of purchase  

 
The  following  components  are  considered  as  consumable  components 
and are excluded from the guarantee: 
 

 

Grates  

 

Rope seals 

 

Ashpan  

 

Internal vermiculite panels  

 

Glass  

 

Baffle plates 

 
Your statutory rights are not affected by this warranty. 
 
 

In the event of a warranty claim, please return the form overleaf to ACR 

Heat Products Ltd, Unit One, Weston Works, Weston Lane, Tyseley, 

Birmingham, B11 3RP, UK. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Astwood AW1MF

Page 1: ...TECHNICAL MANUAL The Astwood Multifuel Stove Model AW1MF To be retained by the user for future reference Serial Number Document AW1MF 0101 Thank you for purchasing an ACR Heat Products stove ...

Page 2: ...becoming damaged or unsafe which in turn could lead to personal injury or damage to the property and will void the warranty The appliance must not be modified in anyway unless authorized by ACR Heat Products Ltd The appliance should be inspected regularly to ensure the airways are clean and free from obstruction and the chimney swept at least once a year The external surfaces of this appliance wil...

Page 3: ...room or space as the appliance may cause problems Location of the unit Clearances to non combustible materials There must be a minimum clearance of 150mm at each side of the appliance A clearance of 150mm is required at the back of stove if the rear wall has a thickness of 200mm or more this measurement can be reduced to 50mm A minimum clearance of 150mm is required above the appliance Clearances ...

Page 4: ...nd 150mm either side of the appliance The appliance shall be installed on a floor with an adequate load bearing capacity If an existing construction doesn t meet with prerequisite suitable measures e g load distributing plate shall be taken to achieve it Flue Requirements The chimney must comply with current Building Regulations Provision must be made to provide access for cleaning the appliance t...

Page 5: ...ce has not been operated for long periods the flue should be inspected and swept before use to ensure there are no blockages within the flue The grate should be cleaned regularly and the ashpan emptied daily NEVER ALLOW THE ASH IN THE ASHPAN TO OVERFILL ALLOWING ASH TO BE IN CONTACT WITH THE UNDERSIDE OF THE GRATE This will overheat the grate and cause premature wear and distortion The internal ve...

Page 6: ... fuel allowed to burn out In the event of a chimney fire once the air slides have been closed completely dial 999 for assistance If the appliance has overheated the appliance will need to be inspected for any damage before it can be operated again Recommended Fuels Wood hardwood such as ash oak and beech which have been cut for at least 2 years and stored under shelter The logs should have a maxim...

Page 7: ...ewspapers on the grate and add a small amount of kindling wood to the top Place a small quantity of smokeless fuel on top Light the newspaper or firelighters using a long taper and push the door to When the fire is burning fiercely after a couple of minutes add more smokeless fuel and close the door When the fire has become established close the top air down The burning rate can be altered by movi...

Page 8: ...nce has been designed to be burned with the door closed at all times other than when refueling It should not be operated as an open fire Typical refueling intervals for wood is 1 hour and smokeless fuel is 2 hours Daily Maintenance The ashpan should be checked and emptied regularly You should never allow the ashes in the pan to build up to the level of the grate If they are allowed to build up the...

Page 9: ... logs Not enough primary air Open air control Insufficient draft Check the flue is not Obstructed Fire burns too Too much draft Reduce the air control Quickly Excessive draft Install a draft stabiliser Smokes on initial Flue is cold Burn paper and kindling Lighting to increase heat in flue Smokes while Insufficient draught Check the flue is not Burning obstructed Low heat output Poor quality wood ...

Page 10: ...ss as this will prohibit its expansion and could cause the glass to crack Ensure that all internal components are fitted correctly these may have shifted in transit Ensure that the appliance operates correctly during the first firing Ensure the customer is aware that fumes may be given off during the first firings as the paint cures Advise the customer on the safe operation of the appliance Leave ...

Page 11: ...ent installer or inspected by local authority Building Control The appliance must be installed and operated in accordance with our instruction manual The guarantee is for a period of 5 years on the appliance body from the date of purchase The following components are considered as consumable components and are excluded from the guarantee Grates Rope seals Ashpan Internal vermiculite panels Glass B...

Page 12: ...umber Date of purchase Date of installation Installer s Name and address Installer s Registration Number Building Control Certificate Number if not installed by a registered competent installer Dealer Name and address Unit One Weston Works Weston Lane Tyseley Birmingham B11 3RP UK Tel 0121 706 8266 Fax 0121 706 9182 ...

Page 13: ...Email enquiries acrheatproducts co uk ...

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