Clarke BARREL, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE GC0711 Classic Cast Iron Stove BARREL PART NO 6910100 ...

Page 2: ...d for it s intended purpose Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase no product can be returned to us without prior permission This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Please note that details and specifications contained herein are correct at the time of going to print All data is applicable to wood burning use only CLARKE International reserve ...

Page 3: ...contained in this manual includes extracts from the Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document J Combustion Appli ances and Fuel Storage Systems updated October 2010 This Guidance information in no way replaces your responsibility as an installer or end user to comply with the appropriate standards SAFETY WARNINGS FOR YOUR GUIDANCE THIS STOVE WILL BE HOT when in operation and due care should be t...

Page 4: ...hat the stove is correctly installed and positioned as described under POSITIONING AND INSTALLATION on page 6 and that the immediate area is kept clear 4 ALWAYS check for damage before using the stove Check for breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the stoves performance Any damage should be properly repaired or the part replaced If in doubt DO NOT use the stove Consult your lo...

Page 5: ...ment is available from your dealer WARNING DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE STOVE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TWO PEOPLE PERFORM THE UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Unpack the stove and remove packing materials Open the door and remove the lid chimney connector and ashpan from inside the stove 1 Slide the ashpan into place below the grate as in Fig 1 2 Attach the chimney flue connector as shown in Fig 2 using the screw...

Page 6: ...lled in boats or homes with thatched roofs please refer tothe SOLIFTEC website at www soliftec com installation htm SUPPORTING FLOORS The stove must only be installed on floors with an adequate load bearing capacity and if the existing construction is not suitable additional measures such as a load distributing plate must be provided The hearth should be able to accommodate the weight of the stove...

Page 7: ... TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Note combustible material refers to any material that will degrade when subjected to heat e g plaster Due to the heat of a hot stove a suitable fire guard should always be used to provide additional protection Never allow young children to be left unsupervised in a room containing a hot stove Note If in doubt refer to the Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document J THE ...

Page 8: ...o poor performance Avoid having more than two bends in the flue system Any offset between bends should be minimised and the flue should be equipped with suitable access doors for inspection cleaning For further detail refer to Building Regulations document J A range of suitable flue pipes cowls and fire cement are available from your Clarke dealer Special methods are required when passing through ...

Page 9: ... cleaning should be formed using purpose factory made components compatible with the flue system having an access cover that has the same level of gas tightness as the flue system and an equal level of thermal insulation Offsets in flues are only acceptable if the following rules are respected a The chimney system shall have no more than 4 bends in total 2 bends in the chimney and 2 bends in the f...

Page 10: ...n walled insulated stainless steel flue to B S 4543 can be used These chimneys must be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and Building Regulations FLUE DRAUGHT A flue draught of minimum 1 2mm to a maximum 2 5mm water gauge is required for satisfactory stove performance The flue draught should be checked under fire at high output If it exceeds the recommended maximum a draugh...

Page 11: ...ear flue is used the chimney may be swept through the appliance If it is not possible to pass the sweeps brush through the stove a soot door will be necessary This may be either in the actual brickwork of the chimney or fitted in the register plate Various suitable positions of soot doors are shown in Figures 5 6 s e i l p p u S r i A e v o t S t h g u a r d e u l f h t i w e v o t S r e s i l i b...

Page 12: ...nal vertical rear flue connection A non combustible register plate minimum 1 5 mm thick should be fitted to all installations between the flue and the building structure It s suitability and fit should be checked by a qualified stove installation engineer against the current Building Regulations J Fig 7 ...

Page 13: ...ithout a period of fast burning Properly installed and operated this stove will not emit fumes Occasional fumes from de ashing and refuelling may occur Persistent fume emission must not be tolerated If fume emission persists the following immediate action should be taken 1 Open doors and windows to ventilate room 2 Let the fire out or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the stove 3 Check for flu...

Page 14: ...50291 Type A carbon monoxide alarms with fixed wiring not plug in types may be used as alterna tive applications provided they are fitted with a failure warning device The alarm should always be located in the same room as the stove a On the ceiling at least 300mm from any wall or if located on a wall as high up as possible above any doors and windows but not within 150mm of the ceiling and b Betw...

Page 15: ...ucts is less than that of other fuels With solid fuels there is less need to burn the stove hard after refuelling The rate of refuelling will also be less often than with wood Avoid using the stove to incinerate other materials including household waste Avoid using green unseasoned wood treated wood such as telegraph poles or plywood chipboard containing glues and resins which pollute the environm...

Page 16: ...ys of mild use Only from this time will the stove have been properly seasoned It should be remembered that this procedure should be carried out at the beginning of each season of use in order to remove the moisture retained by the metal during the period of non use When used for the first time the fireplace may smell a little due to gas being given off The gas is not toxic but the room should be t...

Page 17: ...n mild weather which gives poor combustion leading to a greater buildup of soot If overnight burning is required can best be achieved by first driving off any gasses or moisture as usual following a full charge of fuel and then closing the air vents fully Experience will indicate the optimum setting However by reducing the burn rate to such a level that the fire is still burning the following day ...

Page 18: ...i s t u o e h t o t e r u s s e r p l a c i n a h c e m h t i w d e p p i u q e s e s u o h n I e h t l i t n u w o d n i w a n e p o n o i t a l i t n e v d e h s i l b a t s e l l e w s i e r i f t a e h w o L t u p t u o s l e u f t c e r r o c n I s l e u f d e d n e m m o c e r e s U e l i h w s e k o m S g n i n r u b t n e i c i f f u s n i s i t h g u a r D k c e h C t s i l a i c e p s y ...

Page 19: ...nance by a competent engineer STOVE BODY The stove is finished with a heat resistant paint which can be cleaned with a soft brush Wait until the stove has cooled down before doing this This finish can be renovated with Clarke stove paint although the paint may not be an exact match and it may be necessary to repaint the complete stove If the stove is purely ornamental painting will provide a durab...

Page 20: ...is important that the chimney flue ways and any connecting flue pipe are swept regularly This means at least once a year for smokeless fuels and at least twice a year for wood and other fuels Only wire centred sweep s brushes fitted with a guide wheel should be used If it is not possible to sweep all parts of the chimney through the stove ensure there is adequate access to cleaning doors If the st...

Page 21: ...21 PARTS DIAGRAM IMPORTANT The use of parts other than CLARKE replacement parts may result in safety hazards decreased appliance performance and may invalidate your warranty ...

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