Clarke MAJESTIC, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE GC0811 Classic Cast Iron Stove PEMBROKE PART NO 6909900 ...

Page 2: ...ntended 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 the right to...

Page 3: ...ontained in this manual includes extracts from the Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document J Combustion Appliances 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 tak...

Page 4: ...hat the stove is correctly installed and positioned as described under POSITIONING AND INSTALLATION on page 7 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: ...exagon Key supplied Clarke Fire Cement A full range of flue pipes and fire cement is available from your Clarke dealer WARNING DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE STOVE IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT TWO PEOPLE PERFORM THE UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Unpack the stove and remove packing materials Open the doors and remove the ashpan legs flue adaptor and fixings kit from inside 1 Place the stove on a soft surface such as th...

Page 6: ... panel of the stove when the normal flue exit is required If the rear mounting flue configuration is to be used the blanking plate will be fitted to the top of the stove and the flue connector to the rear panel 5 Set the ashpan in position as shown in Fig 3 A handle is supplied for when the stove is in use 6 Place stove in the desired location as shown in POSITIONING AND INSTALLATION Take care not...

Page 7: ...stalled in boats and homes with thatched roofs please refr to the 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 s...

Page 8: ...at 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 CHIMNEY The stove is supplied with a flue pipe connector for top or rear mounting with the fixing screws supplied The stove should never be c...

Page 9: ...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 a ...

Page 10: ...ion 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 th...

Page 11: ...win 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 drau...

Page 12: ...ar 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 6 9 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 13: ...er plate with bricked up fireplace Fig 7 Horizontal register plate with top flue connection Fig 8 Horizontal register plate with rear flue connection Fig 9 Horizontal register plate with optional vertical rear flue connection ...

Page 14: ...lling 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 flue chimney blockage and clean if required 4 Do not attempt to re light the fire until the cause has been identified and corrected If nece...

Page 15: ...ife of the alarm The alarm should incorporate a warning device to alert users when the working life of the alarm is due to pass Mains powered BS EN 50291 Type A carbon monoxide alarms with fixed wiring not plug in types may be used as alternative applications provided they are fitted with a sensor failure warning device The carbon monoxide alarm should be located in the same room as the appliance ...

Page 16: ... TO AN END USER AS THESE ARE INTENDED TO BE ADJUSTED DURING OPERATION IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PROTECTIVE GLOVES ARE WORN WHEN HANDING THESE PARTS TYPES OF FUEL This stove will function with wood or coal but in general all fuel should be dry and timber should be well seasoned so as to have a moisture content below 20 The use of damp wood will result in more soot and tar deposits being left in the ch...

Page 17: ...o uk defines the location of smoke controlled areas throughout England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland and lists all fuels which are authorised for use in Smoke Control Areas However you should check with your local council to confirm that you can use a stove in a smoke controlled area INITIAL SEASONING Following installation and before regular use the stove must be seasoned to prevent crackin...

Page 18: ...wspapers in the stove with a reasonable quantity of dry kindling wood Place a small quantity of solid fuel on top 3 Light the newspaper or firelighters using a long taper and close the door 4 When the fire is burning strongly add further fuel 5 When the stove is hot reduce the opening of the air controls 6 The burn rate can be reduced by partially closing the air controls or damper REFUELLING 1 Al...

Page 19: ... be removed before it builds up to the underside of the grate at which point the grate would be burning hot on both sides shortening its life expectancy When disposing of ashes ensure they have cooled and always place in a metal container Be sure to remove the ash when the fire is at its lowest point such as first thing in the morning The Ash Can Filter is ideal for use in conjunction with the Cla...

Page 20: ...s i m o o R e d 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 ...

Page 21: ...enance 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 dura...

Page 22: ...ast 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 stove is fitted in place of an open fire then the chimney should be swept one month after installation to c...

Page 23: ...23 COMPONENT 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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