Clarke THAMES TRAVEL BARGE 6910115, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE GC0711 Classic Cast Iron Stove THAMES TRAVEL BARGE PART NO 6910115 ...

Page 2: ...ered with in any way or not used 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 onl...

Page 3: ...contained 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 ta...

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: ...screwdriver 13 mm spanner 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 RECOMMENDED THAT TWO PEOPLE PERFORM THE UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Unpack the stove and remove packing materials Open the door and re move the legs blanking plate flue adaptor and fixings kit from inside the stove 1 Place the stove on...

Page 6: ...lies to their local authority building control department for a building notice and pays the appropriate fee It is generally worthwhile to use a HETAS registered installer who will supply a Certificate of Compliance as a record of the job and that it complies with Building Regulations A copy of the certificate is forwarded to HETAS who notify the local authority on your behalf Failure to notify th...

Page 7: ...may be allowed to stand is given in Approved Document J and must be followed When the stove is positioned near a wall constructed of flammable material the distances shown on Fig 5 must be adhered to Alternatively a heat shield may be used mounted according to the position of the fireplace A firewall must be at least 100 mm thick and typically made of brick or concrete stone MATERIAL CLEARANCES Th...

Page 8: ...uire 150mm diameter or rectangular flues having the same cross sectional area and a minimum dimension not less than 125mm Liners should be installed in accordance with their manufacturers instructions Appropriate components should be selected to form the flue without cutting and to keep joints to a minimum Bends and offsets should be formed only with the matching factory made components Liners nee...

Page 9: ...These retain the heat enabling it to rise and disperse from the chimney Fig 4 As an alternative approach the calculation procedure within BS EN 13384 1 2005 can be used as the basis for deciding whether a chimney design will provide sufficient draught If in doubt consult the Building Regulations The outlet from a flue should be above the roof of the building in a position where the products of com...

Page 10: ...of regular use after installation Assuming that when the stove is first installed the chimney is clean and sound then the chimney flue should be inspected part way through the burning season to establish the regularity of sweeping required If you have any doubts about the suitability of your chimney consult your local dealer stockist If there is no existing chimney then a prefabricated block chimn...

Page 11: ...ould not exceed 150mm 6 inches in length Refer to the typical installation diagrams Fig 5 7 Flue connections must be well sealed There are several ways of connecting the stove to the flue as shown in Figures 5 7 and 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...

Page 12: ... 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 Fig 5 Horizontal register plate with top flue connection Fig 6 Horizontal register plate with optional vertical rear flue connection ...

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: ... 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 a O...

Page 15: ...ERATION IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PROTECTIVE GLOVES ARE WORN WHEN HANDING THESE PARTS TYPES OF FUEL This stove should be used with wood and 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 chimney flu and stove and will not release heat if thermal energy is be...

Page 16: ...asting This procedure should also be followed if the stove has not been used for prolonged periods during the summer months for example and is carried out as follows 1 Light a small fire in the middle of the stove well away from the sides 2 Allow the stove to warm up slowly and evenly with the air controls almost closed avoiding intense flames 3 Keep the fire burning for three hours or so graduall...

Page 17: ... except when lighting up re fuelling or removing ash It is not recommended to leave the stove alight at night or to continue using the stove in mild weather which gives poor combustion leading to a greater buildup of soot If overnight burning is required it 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...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 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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