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The Apex

Multifuel Stove

Operating & Installation Manual

PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Rev 3

2004 

Part No: AFS1130

Summary of Contents for Apex

Page 1: ...The Apex Multifuel Stove Operating Installation Manual PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Rev 3 2004 Part No AFS1130...

Page 2: ...which is why we are so confident in the reliability of our product Should you have any questions about our Apex Stoves that are not covered in this manual please contact the Aarrow dealer in your are...

Page 3: ...emoval 13 Over Firing 13 Cleaning 13 Annual Maintenance 14 INSTALLATION Page General Precautions 15 Handling 15 Hearth 15 Combustible Materials 15 Firebox Liner Panels 16 Throat Plate Inspection 16 Fi...

Page 4: ...T BE BURNED IN THIS APPLIANCE TO USE THESE FUELS WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE www solidfuel co uk IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE SOLID FUEL ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE NUMBER 0800 600 000 THE USE OF SPA...

Page 5: ...erly installed and operated a house fire may result Installation must comply with the Building Regulations and conform to all relevant fire safety standards Aarrow Fires produce a variety of appliance...

Page 6: ...Aid not to scale Apex Multifuel 1 Grate bars 7 2 Fuel retainers 2 3 Throat plate 1 4 Flue spigot 1 5 5 Hot plate 1 5 6 Ash pan 1 7 Operating tool 1 8 Rear liners 2 9 Side liners 2 10 Fire door handle...

Page 7: ...Heater with Domestic Hot Water with add in boiler type 0 Max Output to Room kW Max Output to Water kW 5 kW 2 kW Height mm 550 Width mm 447 Depth mm 362 Height to Centre of the Rear Flue mm 432 5 Depth...

Page 8: ...ough the control on the bottom of the fire door The Aarrow Apex has a single control knob which slides left to right Sliding the knob to the right will increase the amount of air intake to the stove T...

Page 9: ...n a workbench or similar level surface This should be done when the appliance is cold Remove the fire door as follows Support the fire door in a slightly opened position and loosen the four screws hol...

Page 10: ...remove any pieces of broken glass and sealing gasket wearing suitable gloves Re seat the new gasket and glass ensuring the sealing gasket is flat and in contact with the glass fig 6c Fig 6c Replacing...

Page 11: ...azebrite Taybrite Sunbrite Doubles Singles Anthracite Large Nuts and Welsh Dry Steam Coal Large Small Nuts Approval does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with the suitable fuels...

Page 12: ...the area is well ventilated during this time OVERNIGHT BURNING The appliance will bur overnight provided Sufficient fuel is placed in the firebox The controls are set correctly Excess draught is not...

Page 13: ...d easily start a fire or cause an injury Replace the ash pan and close ash door Close the fire down CLINKER The formation of clinker suggests that the unit is being over fired Any clinker forming on t...

Page 14: ...nged shut down period DOOR GLASS The door glass should remain clear during normal daytimeburning Howeverundercertainconditions such as burning at a low rate with damp wood or overnight burning the gla...

Page 15: ...ARTH The fire should be installed to stand on a constructional hearth of non combustible materials not less than 125mm 5 thick conforming to Building Regulations Dimensions of the hearth should projec...

Page 16: ...hroat plate grate REMOVAL OF THE THROAT PLATE Blocked chimneys cause dangerous fumes to escape Remove the throat plate at least monthly to clean Keep chimney and flue ways clear FITTING THE OPTIONAL F...

Page 17: ...ering end marked L onto the low section of the comb The upper bar is fitted in a similar manner but with the end marked L inserted in the rear channel and the end marked H seated on the high section o...

Page 18: ...is important that the flue gases are kept warm and that the flue size suits the stove The termination of the outlet at the top of the flue also needs to comply with the Building Regulations The minimu...

Page 19: ...roved Document J of the Building Regulations for England and Wales is available from The Stationery Bookshops and can also be viewed at the ODPM website at www safety odpm gov uk bregs brads htm Detai...

Page 20: ...20 Apex Multifuel Stoves INSTALLATION...

Page 21: ...D FLUES TYPICAL METAL INSULATED CHIMNEY SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED TO THE CHIMNEY MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING REGULATIONS AND BS7566 PTS 1 4 A is minimum clearance for non insul...

Page 22: ...ns for individual heating systems should be carried out by a qualified heating engineer In many cases your supplier will be able to offer advice and assistance Direct Systems Stainless steel boilers e...

Page 23: ...rom the expansion tank should be 28mm diameter copper Pipes in unheated spaces must be lagged FINAL CHECK Before handing over the installation to the customer it is strongly recommended that the appli...

Page 24: ...liances only c If clay or concrete flue liners used confirm that they are correctly jointed with socket end uppermost and state jointing materials used d If an existing chimney has been refurbished wi...

Page 25: ...Apex Multifuel Stoves 25 NOTES...

Page 26: ...26 Apex Multifuel Stoves NOTES...

Page 27: ...es 27 PARTS LIST 1 Fuel Retainers AFS1012 AFS1102 AFS001 AFS009 AFS008 AFS1103 AFS010 2 Throat Plate 3 Grate Bar 4 Hot Plate 5 Operating Tool 6 Ashpan 7 Flue Spigot Part Description Visual Aid not to...

Page 28: ...AFS1106 AFS1108 AFS1110 AFS1111 AFS1115 AFS1077 9 Side Liner 10 Back Liner Set 11 Glass Replacement Kit Complete with Gasket 12 Glass Clips 13 Hinge kit Comprises 2 Hinges 8 Fixings Per Set 14 Airwas...

Page 29: ...FS1114 AFS204 AFS997 16 Main Door Assembly Complete with Handle Glass Gaskets Clips and Seal 17 Comb with Extension 18 Fire Door Locking Assembly 20 Aarrow Fires Gauntlet Gloves Part Description Visua...

Page 30: ...gineer The Manufacturers decision shall be final If your appliance proves to be defective as a result of faulty materials or workmanship during guarantee we will repair or replace it FREE OF CHARGE as...

Page 31: ...s manual please contact your Aarrow retailer Please keep all repair receipts safely Please ensure you have this manual available when an engineer visits as they will complete the service record chart...

Page 32: ...ecked it and it s O K Assembled by Checked by Date of Purchase Name and address of supplier Please ensure installer completes INSTALLATION CHECK LIST details on page 24 of this manual If an add in boi...

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