1 Description
The RENY RETRO combines comfort and an efficient heat release. During development, very high quality
materials were used. It’s not for nothing that RENY offers no less than 5 years of warranty regarding
her products. This is reflected in a solid and functional construction with sublime finishing. Simplicity,
soundness and the appealing design are the foundation of the pure enjoyment of the extreme comfort
associated with an ambient wood fire.
1.1 Construction
The extremely robust construction of the stove is composed out of boiler steel. The way RENY applies
boiler steel is unique and far ahead of its time. This material, mainly used in heavy industrial applica-
tions, addresses all future demands with regard to wood stoves. In order to achieve an extremely
efficient and clean heat release, the inside of the incineration compartment is covered with vermiculite
panels and an extra thick steel bottom grid. The flue system has a diameter of 150mm. The stove can be
equipped both with a top connection and a rear connection. (see paragraph 2.3). The stove can easily
be operated using the stainless steel handle. This handle was designed in such a way that there is only
a minimal absorption of heat. This ensures maximal ease of use. The coating of the stove consists of a
heat resistant coating (Anthracite, color code 930). The stove was manufactured completely in our own
factory using the most modern techniques. A team of professionals has constructed, manufactured and
verified the stove with the greatest possible care. This guarantees the high quality you’ve come to expect
of RENY.
1.2 SGI-system
RENY was the first manufacturer to introduce the Schoon Glas Injectie (Clean Glass Injection) system.
The stove has been designed in such a way that airflow is created just alongside the windowpane. This
creates optimal burning at that location, which prevents windows from becoming charred and instead
keeps them extremely clean. This allows you to keep enjoying the atmospheric flame interaction. How-
ever, soot can not always be prevented. Staining depends on a number of factors, such as:
• Operation
•
Chimney draught
•
Weather conditions
•
Wood quality.
1.3 Heat transfer
The transfer of heat by the stove consists of convection- and radiation heat. The convection heat is
caused by cold ambient air that flows in the double walled circuit between the outer sheath and the
incineration compartment through the wood storage at the front of the stove. The heated air is released
into the environment through convection gaps in the top of the stove. The radiation heat is released
through the heated glass surface and the optionally available soapstone.
1.4 The Retro Soapstone
edition is a luxury variant to the basic Retro. While the basic Retro can only be supplied with a Soap-
stone top, the Retro soapstone is coated with Soapstone entirely. The soapstone coating has the capabil-
ity to accumulate heat. The main advantage, apart from the handsome looks, is that the Retro soapstone
keeps radiating the accumulated heat to the environment for an extended period of time after usage.
Also, the convection heat is maintained in this model. This ensures that all the energy is fully used.
1.5 Attention to the environment
Heating with wood is a responsible choice. When properly and optimally burnt, wood doesn’t affect the
environment in a more negative way than if it would have died in a natural way. During the incineration
of wood, the amount of CO
2
released is equal to the tree’s air consumption. A cycle in balance with
nature, that doesn’t contribute to the greenhouse effect. The RENY incineration system aims for optimal
incineration using primary, secondary and tertiary aeration. The specially designed incineration com-
partment is in compliance with the strictest standard for wood stoves in Europe. This means efficiency
class A and CO emission class 1
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