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Rochester 7kW MK2

Multi-Fuel Stove, Model No. PCSSB2 

(Chrome Door) & PCSSBB2 (Black Door)

Installation and Operating Instructions

Installation and Operating Instructions

Eco-Design 2022 Compliant 

Multi-Fuel Stove

Read these Instructions and

use only the recommended fuels

Leave this manual with the householder following 

installation

To find a qualified installer, fuel supplier or chimney sweep please contact :-

UK - 

The Solid Fuel Association

R.O.I. - Irish Nationwide Fireplace Organisation

7 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 Rochester 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 (exempted from s20 of the clean

air act 1993)

ROI : Wood logs, smokeless fuels or peat briquettes, but not petroleum coke (Control of 

Atmospheric Pollution Regulations, 1970)

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Summary of Contents for Rochester MK2 PCSSB2

Page 1: ... R O I Irish Nationwide Fireplace Organisation 7 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 Rochester 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...

Page 2: ... Seasonal Useful Efficiency at Nominal Heat Output 78 2 Useful Efficiency at Minimum Heat Output Indicative 50 0 Energy Efficiency Index 103 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 Ou...

Page 3: ...ble Mineral Fuel 10 Section 6 1 Operation of the Portway Rochester MK2 7kW Stove 11 Section 6 2 Lighting the Stove Installer Instruction 12 Section 6 3 Break in Fires User Instruction 12 Section 6 4 Lighting the Stove User Instruction 12 Section 6 5 Re fuelling the Fire User Instruction 13 Section 6 6 Maintenance 13 Section 7 Troubleshooting 14 Section 8 Removal Re Fitting the Stove Throat Plate 1...

Page 4: ... glove Section 2 Stove Performance Data Page 4 of 17 Dimension refers to Internal flue collar dimension Fuel Wood Beech Mineral Fuel Maxibrite Test standard EN 13240 2001 A2 2004 EN 13240 2001 A2 2004 Re fuelling Interval 0 75hrs 1 01hrs Settings 0 primary 50 secondary 50 primary 0 secondary Flue draught Pa ins WG 12 0 05 12 0 05 Efficiency 78 2 78 9 Recommended output kW 7 1 7 3 Mean flue gas tem...

Page 5: ...n 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 as this stove has a 7kW output a purpose made air vent must be fitted If an extractor fan is fitted in the room any interconnecting room or room in the vicinity can detrimentally affect the performance of the stove so...

Page 6: ...oke control areas when burning wood logs The Clean Air Act 1993 and Smoke Control Area s 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 offence to aqu...

Page 7: ...placement 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...

Page 8: ...page 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 round Page 8 of 17 Fire...

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 17 ...

Page 10: ...d 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 softwood and ...

Page 11: ... closed Fine adjustments to these recommended settings for the secondary air control can be made to achieve the best performance from the stove 6 1 3 Hand glove a glove is provided with the stove to adjust the air controls 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 h...

Page 12: ...ghting 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 wood 6 4 4 Use a single chemi...

Page 13: ...nt person 6 6 Regular cleaning 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 u...

Page 14: ...g 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 component failure and chimney fires Use a stove thermometer available from your Portway stockist can help to obtain a satisfactory burn temperature 7 1 6 Smoke coming into the room Product of combustion fumes are poisonous and hence smoke emission...

Page 15: ...y ash etc If using throat plate removal as access to the chimney Please ensure that all debris is completely removed prior to refitting the throat plate 8 6 Ensure that throat plate location areas are clear and then re fit the throat plate and side board retaining brackets in reverse order It is essential that the throat plate is located as shown in figure 8 8 7 On subsequent start up check the st...

Page 16: ...Section 9 Spare Parts IMPORTANT Only genuine Portway spare parts should be used with this stove and no unauthorised modifications to this stove are permitted Page 16 of 17 ...

Page 17: ...uracy of illustrations and descriptions contained in this book cannot be guaranteed B 1015894 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 17 of 17 ...

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