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2.9

APPLIANCE EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 21 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT 

1993 AND SMOKE CONTROL AREAS (CONTINUED).

2.9.4

Refuelling on to a low fire bed

If there is insufficient burning material in the fire bed to light a new fuel charge,

excessive smoke emission can occur. Refuelling must be carried out onto a 

sufficient quantity of glowing embers and ash that the new fuel charge will ignite.

If the fire bed is too low or cool, suitable kindling must be used to re-light fires. 

2.9.5

Fuel overloading

The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual must not be exceeded, 

overloading can cause excessive smoke.

2.9.6

Operation with door left open

Operation with the door left open can cause excessive smoke.  The appliance 

must not be operated with the door left open except as directed in the 

instructions.

2.9.7

Dampers left open

Operation with the air controls or dampers can cause excessive smoke.  The 

appliance must not be operated with the air controls or dampers left open except 

as directed in the instructions.

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Summary of Contents for Arundel MK2

Page 1: ...urt 162 Capel Street Alfreton Dublin Derbyshire Tel 01 801 5959 DE55 7AS www fireplace ie Tel 0845 601 4406 www solidfuel co uk This Flavel Arundel MK2 Stove may be used in smoke control areas when operated strictly in accordance with these instructions and with Soliftec Smoke Advice Sheet No 1 www soliftec com smokeadvice htm when burning UK Untreated wood logs or authorised smokeless fuels exemp...

Page 2: ...l Efficiency at Nominal Heat Output 76 3 Useful Efficiency at Minimum Heat Output Indicative 50 0 Energy Efficiency Index 101 Auxilliary Electricity Consumption at Nominal Heat Output Not applicable Auxilliary Power Consumption at Minimum Output Not applicable Auxilliary Power Consumption at Standby Mode Not applicable Permanent Pilot Flame Requirement Not applicable Type of Heat Output Room Tempe...

Page 3: ...on 6 1 Operation of the Flavel Arundel MK2 Stove 10 Section 6 2 Lighting the Stove Installer Instruction 11 Section 6 3 Break in Fires User Instruction 11 Section 6 4 Lighting the Stove User Instruction 11 Section 6 5 Re fuelling the Fire User Instruction 12 Section 6 6 Maintenance 12 Section 7 Troubleshooting 13 Section 8 Removal Re Fitting the Stove Throat Plate 14 Section 9 Removal Re Fitting t...

Page 4: ...ve Section 2 Stove Performance Data Fuel Wood Beech Mineral Fuel Ancit Test standard EN 13240 2001 A2 2004 EN 13240 2001 A2 2004 Re fuelling Interval 1 0hrs 2 0hrs Settings 10 primary 50 secondary 50 primary 0 secondary Flue draught Pa ins WG 12 0 05 12 0 05 Efficiency 76 3 78 4 Recommended output kW 4 9 4 8 Mean flue gas temperature o C 212 218 Minimum air entry requirement 2700mm2 2700mm2 Minimu...

Page 5: ...clearances stated items subjected to radiant heat from the stove can still become extremely hot therefore please take care when siting items such as fuel paper etc 2 6 AIR SUPPLY Your stove needs air to breathe and therefore perform correctly There must be a permanent fresh air supply into the space to which it is installed equal to 550mm2 for each kW of output This can often be provided by air le...

Page 6: ...lean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole or part of the disrict of the authority to be a smoke control area It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a building from a furnace or from any fixed boiler if located in a designated smoke control area It is also an offence to aquire an unauthorised fuel for use within a smoke control area unless it is used in an exempt appliance exem...

Page 7: ... or cool suitable kindling must be used to re light fires 2 9 5 Fuel overloading The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual must not be exceeded overloading can cause excessive smoke 2 9 6 Operation with door left open Operation with the door left open can cause excessive smoke The appliance must not be operated with the door left open except as directed in the instructions 2 9 7 Dampers ...

Page 8: ... as shown below and overpage in figures 2 3 4 3 1 1 Top flue outlet into existing chimney figure 2 Fig 2 3 1 2 Top flue outlet sleeved through wall into external insulated flue figure 3 Fig 3 Register plate Cleaning access door Metal sealing collar and glass rope Fireproof and air tight seal required all round Cleaning hatch on bend External insulated flue Fireproof and air tight seal required all...

Page 9: ...d it is imperative that the route from the stove to the chimney terminal is completely air tight even very small air gaps can adversly affect the flue draught Seal all joins with fireproof cement and or heatproof rope The entire construction should be made of durable fireproof materials Cleaning door Fireproof and air tight seal required all round T piece with cleaning door Page 9 of 18 ...

Page 10: ...et timber and logs must not be used as this will create excess tar deposits in the chimney and the stove and could considerably increase the possibility of a chimney fire Wet timber and wood also increases emissions creates more smoke and will reduce the lifespan of the stove 4 5 JOINERY WASTE Burning joinery waste is acceptable providing the wood is un treated and dry Joinery waste generally is s...

Page 11: ...ing mechanism and move backwards and forwards to operate When there is a build up of ash on the grate of the stove actuate the riddle mechanism to remove the ash from the grate into the ashpan Use the riddle mechanism each time fuel is loaded into the stove 6 14 Hand glove a glove is provided with the stove to adjust the air controls actuate the riddle mechanism and open close the door when the st...

Page 12: ...mark easily Section 6 4 Lighting the stove User instruction 6 4 When first lighting the stove comply with the following 6 4 1 Ensure that the ashpan is in place 6 4 2 Ensure that both primary and secondary air controls are in the fully open position to the left hand side when viewed from the front 6 4 3 Construct a pile of kindling in the centre of the grate using approximately 1kg of kindling woo...

Page 13: ...ning and maintenance of the stove is essential for safety and efficiency Flavel recommend a suitably qualified HETAS registered engineer is used for servicing purposes Ensure the following steps are completed regularly 6 6 1 The ashpan should be emptied after every use and during use when refuelling as required 6 6 2 When the stove is cold clean out any build of ash or unburnt fuel from the grate ...

Page 14: ...nty of fuel in the stove try leaving the air controls open a little more Check the door seal is sound and that there are no gaps or cracks in the flue or flue joints For longer burn periods use mineral fuels such as anthracite 7 1 5 Overfiring If the stove is left with the air controls in the open position for too long this will result in overfiring excessive chimney temperatures and risk of compo...

Page 15: ...the top retaining bracket step 2 Finally rotate downwards and remove from the door of the stove step 3 Clean off any fly ash etc If using throat plate removal as a form of access to the chimney please ensure any debris that comes from the chimney is fully removed from the stove before attempting to refit the throat plate 8 4 Replace in reverse order 8 5 Check the stove for correct performance and ...

Page 16: ...l MK2 stove Controllability and burn times may be improved but more smoke may also be emitted The smoke stops must always remain in place when burning wood in smoke control area s of the United Kingdom Failure to do so invalidates the DEFRA approval of the stove 9 2 To remove the smoke stop firstly ensure that the stove is cool 9 3 Locate the smoke stop on the secondary air control as shown below ...

Page 17: ...F 176950 Door Glass B 185530 Front Grate B 175240 Rear Grate B 175230 L H Side Liner B 185550 Throat Plate B 174990 Front Fuel Retainer B 174970 R H Rear Liner B 183370 Glass Seal B 176890 Door Seal B 176880 Outlet Spigot B 175290 Blanking Plate B 175300 Air Control Lever B 185570 Door Handle Assembly B 185540 Ashpan B 175160 Air Control Lever B 185570 Complete Door Assembly B 186750 L H Rear Line...

Page 18: ...uracy of illustrations and descriptions contained in this book cannot be guaranteed B 1003834 Issue 1 BFM Europe Ltd Trentham Lakes Stoke on Trent Staffordshire ST4 4TJ www bfm europe com Telephone General Enquiries 01782 339000 Telephone Service 01782 339008 Page 18 of 18 ...

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