RAIS POLEO, Instructions For The Use

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ENGLISH RAIS ­ manual for Rais Poleo and Rais Epoca
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Any bend in the chimney or connecting fluepipe should not exceed 45°.
90° bends should not be used.
Combustible material should not be located where the heat dissipating through the
walls of fireplaces or flues could ignite it. Therefore when installing the stove in the
presence of combustible materials due account must be taken of the guidance on the
separation of combustible material given in Building Regulations Approved Document
J and also in these stove instructions.
If it is found that there is excessive draught in the chimney then a draught stabiliser
should be fitted. Fitting of a draught stabiliser will affect the requirement for the
permanent air supply into the room in which the stove is fitted in accordance with
Approved Document J (see also combustion air supply).
Adequate provision e.g. easily accessible soot door or doors must be provided for
sweeping the chimney and connecting fluepipe where it is not intended for the
chimney to be swept through the appliance.
Chimney Fires
If the chimney is thoroughly and regularly swept, chimney fires should not occur.
However, if a chimney fire does occur turn off the stove immediately and isolate the
mains electricity supply (if applicable), and tightly close the doors of the stove. This
should cause the chimney fire to go out. If the chimney fire does not go out when the
above action is taken then the fire brigade should be called immediately. Do not relight
the stove until the chimney and flue ways have been cleaned and examined by a
professional.
Hearth
The hearth should be able to accommodate the weight of the stove and its chimney if
the chimney is not independently supported. The weight of the stove is indicated in the
brochure.
The stove should preferably be installed on a non­combustible hearth of a size and
construction that is in accordance with the provisions of the current Building Regula­
tions
Approved Document J.
The clearance distances to combustible material beneath, surrounding or upon the
hearth and walls adjacent to the hearth should comply with the guidance on the
separation of combustible material given in Building Regulations Approved Document
J and also in these stove instructions.
If the stove is to be installed on a combustible floor surface, it must be covered with a
non­combustible material at least 12mm thick, in accordance with Building Regulations
Approved Document J, to a distance of 30 cm in front of the stove and 15 cm to each
side measuring from the door of the combustion chamber.