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 | argos model specifications

operate the argos

Fuel

only use recommended fuel. Dry wood (less than 20% moisture content) or at least 2 years old cut.  
avoid soft wood, painted or treated timber.
The ash pit drawer must always remain in the appliance during de-ashing. To open or close the door,  
use a heat resistant glove. 

Verification before operating the first times

During the first operations of the appliance a smell of paint evaporates from the appliance.  
Ventilate the room to limit nuisance.

air control

use the heat resistant glove provided with the appliance to handle the instruments of control,  
which could be very hot.

Burning rates

located on the front of the ash pit, this damper is used to regulate the rate of this appliance between 
“ignition”, “normal rate” and “slow combustion”.

Warning:

  putting the damper on “ignition” position allows an addition of air intake. This position is  

to be used only for ignition and must be maintained no more than 30 minutes to avoid overheating damage. 
The appliance must be attended during the whole duration of operation in this position.

Summary of Contents for ARGOS

Page 1: ...argos model specifications Technical Data 2 Installation 3 Operate the Argos 5 Safety Rules 8 Certification 9...

Page 2: ...lly Australian Standards Test Results Manufacturer Data Power output 11kW 12kW Efficiency 56 76 Weight 169 Kg Dimensions h1250mm 532mm Flue sections Double skin 175 225mm Roof ceiling penetration Trip...

Page 3: ...uch heat shields has to be made in accordance with the BCA Building Code of Australia If the nearby surfaces are made of incombustible materials and do not get damaged under heat those clearances may...

Page 4: ...elow Place bottom of the deflector on the rear stops indicator no 2 on sketch Let the front of the deflector sit on the front stops indicator no 3 on sketch Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Deflector assembly To...

Page 5: ...ates from the appliance Ventilate the room to limit nuisance Air Control Use the heat resistant glove provided with the appliance to handle the instruments of control which could be very hot Burning r...

Page 6: ...Place some crushed paper on the grid avoid glazed paper and some kindlings Lit the paper close the door of the appliance and fully open the air outlet Once the fire is well lit up you can load your ap...

Page 7: ...trains of intermittence cannot be respected or a reduced power is chosen In this case full power can be achieved over duration of 3 hours and at a reduced rate at low power 10 hours of operation are a...

Page 8: ...y During operation all the stove s surfaces are hot Be careful of burns Never try to modify the stove The use of fuels that are not recommended or unsuitable for the stove are forbidden including liqu...

Page 9: ...TITLE Oblica Argos wood heater WORK REQUESTED Assessment of appliance to AS NZS 4012 1999 for determination of Power Output and Efficiency and AS NZS 4013 1999 for Flue Gas Emission using hardwood fu...

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