DEFRA Stove Installation and User Guide
• Check all joints and seals.
• Clean the outside of the cold appliance with a lint free cloth or shoe
brush to prevent any stains becoming burnt on.
• Check the flue draught which should read 10 - 20pa, or 0.1 - 0.2 mbar.
Consult a suitably qualified person who will have the knowledge and
equipment to perform a test.
• For a registered competent persons scheme, such as HETAS, please
complete a Certificate of Compliance, which is used for checking and
reporting the installation as imposed by the Government. Otherwise
please ensure the installation is approved by your local building
control officer.
• Ensure a Carbon Monoxide alarm is fitted. This must be between
1m to 3m from the appliance, and approximately 150mm below the
ceiling level.
• A fireguard conforming to BS 8423:2002 should be used in the
presence of children or infirm people.
• A notice plate should be provided containing information on the
performance characteristics of the hearth, fireplace, flue or chimney.
• Explain the following to the customer:
How to operate the riddling mechanism and air control lever.
The importance of an adequate air supply to the room.
The importance of regularly having the chimney swept /
inspected.
That a protective glove should be used when operating the
stove.
How changes in the weather can effect the performance of the
stove.
Using the correct fuels.
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Before using your stove
Arada stoves are designed to be operated with the fire door(s) closed at
all times, apart from refuelling (when alight) or cleaning (when cold).
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