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RAIS MALTA SERIES 

USER’S MANUAL 

 
 

 

 

 

RAIS Malta 

 

 

 

RAIS Bando 

 

 

 

RAIS Bora 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
RAIS A/S 
Industrivej 20  
9900  Frederikshavn 
Denmark 
Tel.: +45 98 47 90 33  
Fax: +45 98 47 92 91 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tested  

 

         Beaverton 

& Listed by:    

         Oregon USA 

 
 

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. 

 

Summary of Contents for Bando

Page 1: ...A SERIES USER S MANUAL RAIS Malta RAIS Bando RAIS Bora RAIS A S Industrivej 20 9900 Frederikshavn Denmark Tel 45 98 47 90 33 Fax 45 98 47 92 91 Tested Beaverton Listed by Oregon USA OMNI Test Laboratories Inc C ...

Page 2: ...STRUCTIONS 7 First Fire 7 Building the Fire 8 Check for a Proper Burn 9 Cooking 9 FIREWOOD 9 Specifications 9 Burning value of wood 10 A Few Reminders 10 Fuel Caution 10 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 10 Creosote Formation and Need for Removal 11 Surfaces 11 Glass Doors 11 Removing the Ashes 11 Cleaning the Smoke Box Baffle System 12 Firebox Lining 12 Gaskets 12 TROUBLE SHOOTING 13 WARRANTY 13 Revision 1 Oc...

Page 3: ...n in the room to spread the heat faster and more evenly The stove is equipped with a cool handle a specialty from RAIS which enables you to operate it without the use of a glove however always use caution when touching areas where HOT surfaces are located Included with the RAIS stove in the firebox are Flue collar with 3 bolts nuts to connect to stove pipe An oven mitt A box of RAIS starter matche...

Page 4: ... protector or plate must be made of a non combustible material The floor plate must cover under the stove and extend 16 40 6cm 18 45 7cm in Canada in front of the stove door 8 20 3cm beyond the sides of the fuel loading door and under the pipe and 2 5cm beyond for back venting When installing the stove the heat distribution to other rooms should be taken into consideration The RAIS Malta Series st...

Page 5: ...ipe to back wall 10 25cm F Corner pipe to side walls 13 33cm G Distance to furniture 36 91cm H Front floor protection US Canada 16 41cm from door opening 18 46cm I Side floor protection 8 20cm from door opening Ceiling to top of stove 36 91cm Ceiling to connector pipe 18 46cm Note A heat shield or protective wall may be used to reduce clearances if it meets the Assembly Instructions The RAIS Malta...

Page 6: ...pe segments with the crimped end down whenever possible Chimney The RAIS stoves must be installed using a Class A UL 103 HT approved factory built chimney system or a code approved masonry chimney with a flue liner In Canada the installation must conform to CAN CSA B365 The chimney must extend through the roof at least 3 1m and 2 6m above any structure within 10 3m The condition of the chimney and...

Page 7: ...e manually operated visibly placed for ease of use and must not close completely Consult your chimney expert if you have any questions Important Make sure that there is easy access to the chimney cleanout door Operating instructions First Fire Your new RAIS should be broken in gently for top performance and to prevent paint damage cracks in the firebrick and excessive wear and tear Start with a sm...

Page 8: ...le on the right side just behind the door controls the shaker grate It simplifies the cleaning of the stove You just shake the ashes through the grate into the ash pan Refer to Removing the Ashes in the CARE AND MAINTENANCE Section of the Manual for detailed directions Firewood used should be seasoned split wood with an adequate low degree of moisture 15 22 and ideally about 12 14 30 36cm in lengt...

Page 9: ...the wood is burning too quickly you can adjust push in the air control handle To ensure a proper and safe combustion there should be bright and lasting flames embers Don t let the wood smolder Do not close the air inlets completely during normal usage Cooking You can both cook and bake in your RAIS stove Learning how to control the oven heat in a wood stove is a matter of trial and error Your RAIS...

Page 10: ... 33 7 540 93 Birch 31 8 510 88 Mountain pine 30 0 480 83 Fir 24 3 390 67 Poplar 23 7 380 65 A Few Reminders Store your wood cut and split split logs dry faster Keep the woodpile in a dry sunny place protected from the rain Don t cover the pile with plastic because that will prevent the wood from drying out properly Stack the wood with enough space between the rows to ensure good air circulation Fu...

Page 11: ...tches and other surface damage can easily be touched up with the RAIS paint supplied with each stove Remove any dirt tar and rust and make sure repairs are made only when the stove is cool room temperature Soapstone stains can be cleaned with alcohol or it can be lightly sanded Glass Doors The glass can be easily cleaned by wiping with a damp rag dipped in some of the ashes A good commercial glass...

Page 12: ...der plate back and flip out the L shaped smoke stop plate at the front b Lift off the smoke leader plate from its pins in the back of the stove and pull it out through the door opening 3 Brush the smoke box and vacuum if necessary 4 The cleaning plate and the baffle plate can be put back in reverse order Make sure the plates are correctly in place and the top opening is fully closed Firebox Lining...

Page 13: ...due to too little air getting to the stove Check that you re not running exhaust fans kitchen bath the chimney is not blocked or there is a leak between the chimney the stovepipe and the stove If the problem continues or other conditions we recommend that you contact your chimney sweep or your dealer If you should experience a chimney fire quickly close all doors dampers vents and call you local f...

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