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Section 8 - Removal & re-fitting the stove throat plate  

If in doubt contact a competent person

8.1

Ensure that the stove is cool.

8.2

Open the stove door.

8.3

As shown in figure 7 below remove the throat plate from the stove, this is 

completed by sliding the throat plate forwards slightly until it is clear of the rear 

fibre board (step 1).  Then tilt downwards and backwards slightly to clear 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 flue products clearance.

Fig. 7

Throat plate

Ensure throat plate is

re-fitted correctly as

shown, rear edge to

sit correctly, not on

top of rear fire board

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Summary of Contents for Arundel MK3

Page 1: ... Swanwick Court 162 Capel Street Alfreton Dublin Derbyshire Tel 01 801 5959 DE55 7AS www fireplace ie Tel 0845 601 4406 www solidfuel co uk This Portway Arundel MK3 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 smokeles...

Page 2: ...sonal Useful Efficiency at Nominal Heat Output 82 5 Useful Efficiency at Minimum Heat Output Indicative 50 0 Energy Efficiency Index 110 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...

Page 3: ...ion 6 1 Operation of the Portway Arundel MK3 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...

Page 4: ...ve Performance Data 575mm 620mm 400mm 430mm 125mm 110mm 110mm 440mm 290mm 300mm 390mm 305mm 330mm 385mm Page 4 of 18 Fuel Wood Beech Mineral Fuel Maxibrite Test standard EN 13240 2001 A2 2004 EN 13240 2001 A2 2004 Re fuelling Interval 0 83hrs 1 06hrs Settings 0 primary 50 secondary 50 primary 0 secondary Flue draught Pa ins WG 12 0 05 12 0 05 Efficiency 82 5 81 8 Recommended output kW 5 0 5 0 Mean...

Page 5: ...ace to which it is installed equal to 550mm2 for each kW of output This can often be provided by air leaking around door frames etc It is commonly accepted that this level of adventitious ventilation alone may suffice for stoves of output less than 5kW but in the case of any doubt fit a purpose made air vent If an extractor fan is fitted in the room any interconnecting room or room in the vicinity...

Page 6: ...ntrol areas when burning wood logs when it is fitted with the smoke control stop part number F 176950 2 9 2 Under the Clean 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 o...

Page 7: ...acement fixed solid fuel or wood biomass appliance is installed in a dwelling a carbon monoxide alarm must be fitted in the same room as the appliance Further guidance on the installation of the Carbon Monoxide alarm is available in the latest version of BS EN 50292 and from the alarm manufacturers instructions 2 10 2 IMPORTANT NOTE The installation a Carbon Monoxide CO alarm is not a substitute f...

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: ...acility to keep the stove glass clean 6 1 3 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 stove is hot Please note all parts of the stove will become hot in use and care needs to be taken to avoid injury through burning 6 1 4 Ashpan handle a ashpan and handle is supplied for use with the stove please use this ...

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 wo...

Page 13: ...ning and maintenance of the stove is essential for safety and efficiency Portway 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: ...lenty 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 com...

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 MK3 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: ...Section 10 Spare Parts IMPORTANT Only genuine Portway spare parts should be used with this stove and no unauthorised modifications to this stove are permitted Page 17 of 18 ...

Page 18: ...uracy of illustrations and descriptions contained in this book cannot be guaranteed B 1015891 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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