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USER GUIDE

GC12/11

Classic Cast Iron Stove

VICTORIA

PART NO: 6910030

Summary of Contents for Victoria

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE GC12 11 Classic Cast Iron Stove VICTORIA PART NO 6910030 ...

Page 2: ...se 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 change speci...

Page 3: ...s 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 taken Thick gloves...

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: ...UE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE STOVE IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT TWO PEOPLE PERFORM THE UNPACKING ASSEMBLY POSITIONING The Victoria stove is attached to the wooden pallet by two 12mm bolts screwed into the base of the stove from underneath These will need to be removed before the stove can be freed from the crate and other packaging materials Open the doors and remove the spark guard grate panel ash box and fix...

Page 6: ...ts of the UK there are variations in legislation and processes You can either Use a registered installer who can self certify that the work he does complies with the relevant Building Regulations or The consumer applies 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 supp...

Page 7: ...of the upper surface of the hearth to exceed 100 degrees C Constructional hearths should be made of solid non combustable material such as concrete or masonry at least 125mm thick including the thickness of any non combustible floor and or decorative surface Specific guidance for surfaces on which the stove may be allowed to stand is given in Approved Document J and must be followed When the stove...

Page 8: ...tove outlet should never be used Flue pipes must not project into the chimney connector such as to cause a restriction to the gas flow Sizes of flues in chimneys are stipulated in Table 2 of the Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document J as follows 1 Stoves under 20kW rated output which burn smokeless or low volatile fuel require a minimum flue size of 125mm diameter or rectangular flues having...

Page 9: ...y height and the position of the chimney should conform to the Building Regulations document J Flues should be high enough to clear the products of combustion The height necessary for this will depend on the type of the appliance the height of the building the type of flue and the number of bends in it and an assessment of local wind patterns However a minimum flue height of 4 5m could be satisfac...

Page 10: ...and not more than 230mm If any of these requirements are not met the chimney should be lined by a suitable method The chimney must be swept before connection to the stove Where the chimney is believed to have previously served an open fire installation it is possible that the higher flue gas temperature from the stove may loosen deposits that were previously firmly adhered with the consequent risk...

Page 11: ...d e t a r e c n a i l p p a f o e c n a l a b r o f W k t h g u a r d e u l f o n h t i w e v o t S r e s i l i b a t s w o l e b s a s t n e v n e p o y l t n e n a m r e P m 0 5 y t i l i b a e m r e p r i a n g i s e d f I 3 m h 2 n e h t m m 0 5 5 2 W k 5 e v o b a t u p t u o d e t a r e c n a i l p p a f o W k y t i l i b a e m r e p r i a n g i s e d f I m 0 5 3 m h 2 n e h t m m 0 5 5 2 t ...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...f soot doors are shown in Figures 6 9 CLEANING THE FLUE Access for cleaning the flue should be incorporated in the system other than through the appliance e g a soot door or access through a register plate Purpose made soot doors and inspection lengths are available from the Clarke range Ensure that the whole length of the flue can be reached from the soot door FUME EMISSIONS To avoid chimney prob...

Page 14: ...rbon monoxide alarms should comply with BS EN 50291 2001 and be powered by a battery designed to operate for the working life 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 ...

Page 15: ...ESE 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 chimney flu and stove a...

Page 16: ...and Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland and lists all fuels which are authorised for use in Smoke Control Areas INITIAL SEASONING Following installation and before regular use the stove must be seasoned to prevent cracking of the metal casting 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 follo...

Page 17: ...reduced by partially closing the air controls or damper REFUELLING 1 Always open the doors slowly to avoid a sudden rush of intake air and smoke escaping into the room and add fuel 2 Open the air controls and leave open for a few minutes to allow the gasses in the wood to burn before closing the air controls The rate of refuelling and heat available are dependant upon individual requirements based...

Page 18: ...ner to dislodge and remove as much material as possible starting at the top of the stove and working down to the bottom Particular attention should be given to the air inlet controls which can become obstructed A Vac Ash Can Filter and Vac King vacuum cleaner is ideal for this process GENERAL MAINTENANCE Take this opportunity to check for any damaged parts inside the stove In the event of damage o...

Page 19: ...ced against the seal and the retaining clips re tensioned Take care to tension these evenly or there is a risk of breaking the new glass pane During prolonged periods out of use the air inlets should be left open and the door left slightly ajar in order to circulate fresh air and discourage condensation from forming which could encourage corrosion FIRE ROPE Check the rope around the door and glass...

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Page 21: ...may result in safety hazards decreased appliance performance and may invalidate your warranty If disposing of this product or any damaged components do not disposed of with general waste Metal products should be taken to your local civic amenity site for recycling of metal products ...

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