Clarke Blakeney, 6909970 User guide

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PRIMARY HEATING PURPOSES

BLAKENEY 5KW STOVE

PART NO: 6909970

USER GUIDE

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC - 0922 - rev 4

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Stove which has been exempted under
section 21 of the Clean Air Act 1993 for use within UK smoke control areas. It is
designed and produced according to the standard EN13240+Amendment
A2:2004 and is designed to meet the Eco Design Regulations expected in

2022.

The Blakeney stove has been recommended as suitable for use in smoke
control areas when burning wood logs or approved solid fuels. The Blakeney is
factory fitted with a permanent stop to prevent closure of the secondary air
control beyond 6mm open in order to meet current Clean Air regulations.

The stove is supplied with various loose components including the lining
panels, baffle plate, the grate with the retainer, ash pan, and operation tool
for fitting by the owner.

Before attempting to install or operate the stove, it is essential that you read
this guide thoroughly and carefully follow all instructions given. In doing so you
will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can
also look forward to the product giving you long and satisfactory service.

GUARANTEE

This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of
12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of
purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.

This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight 68 kg

Dimensions (W x D x H) 380 x 363 x 540 mm (inc flue collar)

Height of flue collar 50 mm

Flue collar diameter 125 mm internal/138 mm external

Air inlet duct diameter 100 mm

Door Opening 260 x 345 mm

Energy Efficiency 75.6% (beech) / 86.5% Anthracite

Fuel Wood/Eco logs/Anthracite/briqettes

Nominal Heat Output 5 kW average

Space Heating Output 5 kW average

Nominal /Space Heat Output 5.0 kw (Beech)

Measured CO@13% Oxygen 0.12% (beech)

Flue Mass Flow 5.5 (Beech) g/sec

Recommended chimney draft 12 Pa

Hearth temperature

Maximum log size 250 x 100 mm

>100

o

C

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INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT

WARNING: AN ACCREDITED HEATING ENGINEER MUST CARRY OUT THE
INSTALLATION OF THIS STOVE. ALTERNATIVELY, SHOULD A NON­ACCREDITED ENGINEER UNDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION, YOUR LOCAL
BUILDING CONTROL OFFICER WILL BE REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE
COMPLETED INSTALLATION UNDER BUILDING REGULATION “J”. IT IS AN
OFFENCE UNDER UK LAW, NOT TO COMPLY WITH THIS MANDATORY
REQUIREMENT.IF THE STOVE IS NOT FITTED CORRECTLY BY AN APPROVED
PERSON, IT COULD RESULT IN A HOUSE FIRE OR CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING.

READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION

CAUTION: THE INSTRUCTIONS COVER THE BASIC PRINCIPLES TO ENSURE
SATISFACTORY INSTALLATION OF THE STOVE, ALTHOUGH DETAIL MAY
NEED SLIGHT MODIFICATION TO SUIT PARTICULAR SITE CONDITIONS. IN
ALL CASES THE INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH CURRENT BUILDING
REGULATION ‘J’, LOCAL AUTHORITY BYE-LAWS, EUROPEAN AND
NATIONAL STANDARDS AND ANY OTHER SPECIFICATIONS OR
REGULATIONS AS THEY AFFECT THE INSTALLATION OF THE STOVE.

CAUTION: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDES
EXTRACTS FROM THE BUILDING REGULATIONS 2000 “APPROVED
DOCUMENT J” (COMBUSTION APPLIANCES AND FUEL STORAGE
SYSTEMS), UPDATED OCTOBER 2010. THIS GUIDANCE INFORMATION IN
NO WAY REPLACES YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS AN INSTALLER OR END USER
TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROPRIATE STANDARDS.

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CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SOLID FUEL STOVES

CLEAN AIR ACT 1993 & SMOKE CONTROL AREAS

Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole or part of the
district 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 acquire
an “unauthorised fuel” for use within a smoke control area unless it is used in
an “exempt” appliance (“exempted” from the controls which generally apply
in the smoke control area).

In England appliances are exempted by publication on a list by the Secretary
of State in accordance with changes made to sections 20 and 21 of the
Clean Air Act 1993 by section 15 of the Deregulation Act 2015. Similarly in
Scotland appliances are exempted by publication on a list by Scottish
Ministers under section 50 of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. In
Northern Ireland appliances are exempted by publication on a list by the
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs under Section 16 of
the Environmental Better regulation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016.

In Wales appliances are exempted by regulations made by Welsh ministers.

Further information on the requirements of the Clean Air Act can be found
here:

https://www.gov.uk/smoke-control-area-rules

Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean Air Act 1993
including designation and supervision of smoke control areas and you can
contact them for details of Clean Air Act requirements.

The Blakeney stove has been recommended as suitable for use in smoke
control areas when burning wood logs. The stove has a factory-fitted
modification to prevent closure of the secondary air control beyond the 6mm
open position.

MINIMISING SMOKE EMISSIONS

Please note the following advice on minimising smoke emissions:

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 in a reasonable period. If there are too few embers in the fire bed, add
suitable kindling to prevent excessive smoke.

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FUEL OVERLOADING

The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual should not be
exceeded, overloading can cause excess smoke.

OPERATION WITH DOOR LEFT OPEN

Operation with the door open can cause excess smoke. The appliance must
not be operated with the appliance door left open except as directed in the
instructions.

DAMPERS LEFT OPEN

Operation with the air controls or appliance dampers open can cause excess
smoke. The appliance must not be operated with air controls, appliance
dampers or door left open except as directed in the instructions.

SUITABLE FUELS

Only dry, seasoned wood or an approved solid fuel should be used. The use of
wet timber and coal is being stopped under current regulations. Suitable fuels
and their use is described further on page 22.

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SAFETY WARNINGS FOR YOUR GUIDANCE

CAUTION: FIRES CAN BE DANGEROUS - ALWAYS USE A FIREGUARD IN
THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY OR THE INFIRM. THE
FIREGUARD SHOULD BE MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH B.S.
6539 - FIREGUARDS FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL APPLIANCES.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFIRE - IT IS POSSIBLE TO FIRE THE STOVE BEYOND
ITS DESIGN CAPACITY. THIS COULD DAMAGE THE STOVE, SO WATCH
FOR SIGNS OF OVERFIRING - IF ANY PART OF THE STOVE STARTS TO
GLOW RED, THE STOVE IS IN AN OVERFIRE SITUATION AND THE
CONTROLS SHOULD BE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY. NEVER LEAVE THE
STOVE UNATTENDED FOR LONG PERIODS WITHOUT FIRST ADJUSTING THE
CONTROLS TO A SAFE SETTING. CAREFUL AIR SUPPLY CONTROL SHOULD
BE EXERCISED AT ALL TIMES.

CAUTION: THIS STOVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO A SUITABLE FLUE OUTLET.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE THIS STOVE SHOULD BE LOCATED WELL
AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND CURTAINS. CHILDREN AND ADULTS
SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HOT SURFACES. YOUNG
CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE
SAME ROOM AS THE STOVE. DO NOT PLACE CLOTHING OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE MATERIAL ON OR NEAR THE STOVE. KEEP THE STOVE AREA
CLEAR OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR VAPOURS.

CAUTION: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING CAN BE FATAL. CARBON
MONOXIDE DETECTORS TO BS EN 50291 ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE IN
DOMESTIC PREMISES AND DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICIAL
HETAS GUIDE THAT CAN BE VIEWED ON THEIR WEBSITE AT
WWW.HETAS.CO.UK. DUE CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE
DANGERS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING FOLLOWING
INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION OF SOLID FUELS IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE.
SEE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS ON PAGE 20 OF THIS BOOKLET.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: THIS STOVE WILL BE HOT WHEN IN OPERATION AND DUE CARE
SHOULD BE TAKEN. THICK GLOVES SHOULD BE USED TO OPERATE THE
PRIMARY/SECONDARY CONTROLS OR REACHING INSIDE THE STOVE TO
POSITION FUEL OR REMOVE ASH.

1. Always read and understand the manual before installing and
commissioning the stove.

2. Always check for damage before using the stove. Check for breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect the stoves performance.
Any damage should be properly repaired or the part replaced. If in doubt,
DO NOT use the stove. Consult your CLARKE dealer. Always ensure the
stove is installed in accordance with local regulations.

3. Always ensure that the stove is correctly installed and positioned as
described under POSITIONING AND INSTALLATION, and that the immediate
area is kept clear.

4. Always keep children and visitors at a safe distance from the stove.

5. Never direct any kind of liquid on to the stove, particularly when it is hot.

6. Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids for fire starting.

7. Never use the stove to incinerate materials other than recommended fuels.

8. Never carry out any modifications to this product. If experiencing difficulty
of any kind consult your CLARKE dealer.

9. The installation of the stove and chimney MUST comply with all National,
European and local building regulations. It is the responsibility of the owner
and the installer to ensure that the installation complies.

10. All rooms where a stove is situated must have a non-motorised air vent.
Refer to details contained in the Building Regulations.

IMPORTANT: Building Regulation “J” is the Government approved document
covering the installation of solid fuel stoves.

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UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

WARNING: DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE STOVE IT IS ADVISED THAT TWO
PEOPLE PERFORM THE UNPACKING.

Unpack the stove and remove packing materials. Open the door and remove
the loose items from inside the stove.

Before assembling, please check contents against the following list and advise
your dealer immediately if any parts are missing. Refer also to parts list &
diagram on pages 29 & 30.

• 1 x Stove

• 1 x Flue Connector

• 1 x Riddling Grate assembly (fitted)

• 1 x Ash Pan

• 1 x Ashpan Handle

• 1 x Upper firebrick baffle (fitted)

• 2 x Brackets for baffle (fitted)

• 1 x Air duct assembly

• Fixings for baffle brackets (fitted), flue adaptor & blanking plate

TOOLS REQUIRED

•CLARKE Fire Cement

• 3mm allen key

• 10mm spanner

A full range of flue pipes and fire cement is available from your CLARKE dealer.

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1. Attach the flue adaptor as shown
in Fig 1 using the nuts and washers
supplied. Ensure the fireproof
gasket is correctly seated in the
base of the flue adaptor.

• If the rear mounting flue
configuration is to be used, the
blanking plate will be fitted to the
top of the stove and the flue
connector fitted to the rear panel.

2. Fit the air intake to the rear of the
stove as shown in Fig 2 and
tighten the x10 mm nuts, taking
care that the fire rope is correctly
seated around the perimeter.

3. Check that the firebricks and
grate have not been dislodged
during transit.

4. Fit the log retainer into position in
front of the grate as in Fig 3.

5. Set the ashpan in position as
shown in Fig 4.

• An ashpan handle is supplied for
when the stove is in use.

6. Place the stove in the desired
location as shown in POSITIONING
AND INSTALLATION. Take care not
to damage the floor surface.

7. If there are any gaps between
any of the cast iron panels or flue
components, these should be filled with CLARKE fire cement. This is
necessary to prevent smoke or any other emissions. CLARKE fire cement
can be overpainted with CLARKE stove paint.

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POSITIONING AND INSTALLATION

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

In England and Wales, there are only two routes to legally install a domestic
solid fuel or wood burning appliance. In other parts of the UK there are
variations in legislation and processes.

You can either:

• Use a registered installer who can self certify that the work he does
complies with the relevant Building Regulations; or

• The consumer applies to their local authority building control department
for a building notice, and pays the appropriate fee.

It is generally worthwhile to use a HETAS registered installer who will supply a
Certificate of Compliance as a record of the job and that it complies with
Building Regulations. A copy of the certificate is forwarded to HETAS who notify
the local authority on your behalf.

Failure to notify the work through the registration scheme (in this case HETAS) or
directly to the local authority can lead to enforcement. It can also cause
problems for future house sales if there is no official record of a compliant
installation. All local regulations, including those referring to National and
European Standards need to be complied with when installing this appliance.

For specific guidance when cast iron stoves are being installed in boats or in
homes with thatched roofs, please refer to the SOLIFTEC website at:

www.soliftec.com/installation.htm

SUPPORTING FLOORS

The stove must only be installed on floors with an adequate load bearing
capacity and if the existing construction is not suitable, additional measures
such as a load distributing plate must be provided.

The hearth should be able to accommodate the weight of the stove and its
chimney if the chimney is not independently supported. Stoves should stand
wholly above hearths made of non-combustible board/sheet material or tiles
at least 12mm thick, if the stove is not to stand in a recess and has been tested
to an applicable standard to verify that it cannot cause the temperature of

the upper surface of the hearth to exceed 100oC.

Constructional hearths should be made of solid, non-combustible material
such as concrete or masonry, at least 125mm thick, including the thickness of
any non-combustible floor and/or decorative surface.

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Specific guidance for surfaces on which the stove may be allowed to stand is
given in Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document J and must be
followed.

When the stove is positioned near a wall constructed of flammable material,
the distances shown on Fig 5 must be adhered to. Alternatively, a heat shield
may be used, mounted according to the position of the fireplace. A firewall
must be at least 100mm thick and typically made of brick, or concrete/stone.

MATERIAL CLEARANCES

The stove must have a adequate clearance to a combustible ceiling above
and be installed an adequate distance from combustible materials which
could be adversely affected by heat.

The stove can be recessed in a suitable sized fireplace but a permanent free
air gap must be left around the sides and top and at the back of the stove to
obtain maximum heat output and for access to the rear of the stove.

If in doubt, refer to the Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document “J”.

MINIMUM DISTANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

Note: combustible material refers to any material that will degrade when
subjected to heat e.g. plaster.

Due to the heat of a hot stove, a suitable fire guard should always be used to
provide additional protection. Never allow young children to be left
unsupervised in a room containing a hot stove.

If in doubt, refer to the Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document “J”.

CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTION

The stove is supplied with a top mounting flue pipe connector. It should never
be connected to a shared chimney/flue system.

Flue pipes with a smaller cross-sectional area than that of the stove outlet
should never be used and must not project into the chimney connector, such
as to cause a restriction to the gas flow.

Sizes of flues in chimneys are stipulated in Table 2 of the Building Regulations
2000 Approved Document “J” as follows:

1. Stoves under 20kW rated output which burn smokeless or low volatile fuel
require a minimum flue size of 125mm diameter (or rectangular flues having
the same cross-sectional area and a minimum dimension not less than
100mm for straight flues or 125mm for flues with bends or offsets.

2. Stoves of up to 30kW rated output burning any fuel require 150mm
diameter (or rectangular flues having the same cross-sectional area and a
minimum dimension not less than 125mm.

Liners should be installed in accordance with their manufacturers instructions.

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Appropriate components should be selected to form the flue without cutting
and to keep joints to a minimum. Bends and offsets should be formed only with
the matching factory-made components. Liners need to be placed with the
sockets or rebate ends uppermost to contain moisture and other condensates
in the flue. Joints should be sealed with fire cement, refractory mortar or
installed in accordance with their manufacturers instructions. Ensure the joints
are completely sealed as air leakage will lead to poor performance. Avoid
having more than two bends in the flue system. Any offset between bends
should be minimised and the flue should be equipped with suitable access
doors for inspection & cleaning. For further detail refer to Building Regulations
2000 Approved Document “J”.

A range of suitable flue pipes, cowls and fire cement are available from your
CLARKE dealer.

Special methods are required when passing through a wall or ceiling. Please
refer to your local building regulations and/or fire department. Refer to
Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document “J”.

CAUTION: THIS STOVE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED INTO A CHIMNEY THAT
SERVES ANY OTHER HEATING APPLIANCE. THERE MUST NOT BE AN
EXTRACTOR FAN FITTED IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE STOVE, AS THIS CAN
CAUSE THE STOVE TO EMIT FUMES INTO THE ROOM

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CHIMNEY COMPONENTS

Figure 5 above illustrates the range of components typically used in the
chimney construction and available from your CLARKE dealer.

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FLUE HEIGHT

The chimney height and the position of the chimney should conform to the
Building Regulations 2000 Approved document “J”. Flues should be high
enough to clear the products of combustion. The height necessary for this will
depend on the type of the stove, the height of the building, the type of flue
and the number of bends in it, and an assessment of local wind patterns.
However, a minimum flue height of 4.5m could be satisfactory if the guidance
in paragraphs 2.10 to 2.12 of the Building Regulations 2000 Approved
Document “J” is adopted.

FIG 6

External flue pipes should be “twin wall”. These retain the heat, enabling it to
rise and disperse from the chimney.

As an alternative approach, the calculation procedure within BS EN 13384-1
(2005) can be used as the basis for deciding whether a chimney design will
provide sufficient draught. If in doubt, consult the Building Regulations
Approved Document “J”.

The outlet from a flue should be above the roof of the building in a position
where the products of combustion can discharge freely and will not present a
fire hazard, whatever the wind conditions.

BENDS IN FLUES

Openings for inspection & cleaning should be formed using purpose factory­made components compatible with the flue system, having an access cover

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that has the same level of gas-tightness as the flue system and an equal level
of thermal insulation.

Offsets in flues are only acceptable if the following rules are respected:

• The chimney system shall have no more than 4 bends in total; - 2 bends in
the chimney and 2 bends in the flue pipe connection.

• The offset shall provide a change of direction no more than 45
vertical.

• The run of the chimney between bends shall not exceed 20% of the total
chimney length.

• Maximum length of horizontal flue must not exceed 150mm (6”).

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INSPECTION & CLEANING

Check that the chimney is in good condition, dry and free from cracks and
obstructions. The diameter of the chimney should not be less than 150mm and
not more than 230mm. If any of these requirements are not met, the chimney
should be lined by a suitable method.

The chimney must be swept before connection to the stove. Where the
chimney is believed to have previously served an open fire installation, it is
possible that the higher flue gas temperature from the stove may loosen
deposits that were previously firmly adhered, with the consequent risk of flue
blockage. It is therefore recommended that the chimney be swept a second
time within a month of regular use after installation.

Assuming that when the stove is first installed, the chimney is clean, and sound,
then the chimney flue should be inspected part way through the burning
season to establish the regularity of sweeping required. If you have any doubts
about the suitability of your chimney, consult your local dealer/stockist.

If there is no existing chimney, then a prefabricated block chimney in
accordance with Building Regulations Approved Document J, or a twin­walled insulated stainless steel flue to B.S.4543 can be used. These chimneys
must be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and Building
Regulations Approved Document “J”.

FLUE DRAUGHT

A flue draught of approx 10-20 Pa is required for satisfactory stove
performance. The flue draught should be checked under fire at high output. If
it exceeds the recommended maximum, a draught stabiliser must be fitted so
that the rate of burning can be controlled to prevent over-firing. If the reading
is less than the recommended minimum, then the performance of the stove
will be compromised.

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION

Any room or space containing a stove should have a permanent air vent
opening of at least the sizes shown in the following table. For stoves designed
to burn a range of different solid fuels, the air supply should be designed to
accommodate burning the fuel that produces the highest heating output.

There must always be a permanent means of providing air for combustion into
the room in which the fire is installed. A permanent vent with a total free area

2

of at least 550mm
directly to the outside air or an adjacent room which itself has a permanent
vent of the same size direct to the outside air.

The fitting of an extractor fan to either of these rooms is not permitted.

Stove Air Supplies

Stove with flue draught
stabiliser

Stove with no flue draught
stabiliser

for every kW rated above 5kW should be connected

Permanently open vents as below:

3

If design air permeability>5.0m

/(h.m2) then

300mm2/kW for first 5kW of appliance rated
output

2

850mm

/kW for balance of appliance rated

output

2

If design air permeability<5.0m3/(h.m

2

/kW for balance of appliance rated output

mm

) then 850

Permanently open vents as below:

If design air permeability>5.0m3/(h.m2) then 550
mm2/kW of appliance rated output above 5kW

3

If design air permeability<5.0m

2

/kW for balance of appliance rated output

mm

/(h.m2) then 550

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EXTERNAL AIR

The external air supply allows the stove to be installed in a room that may
otherwise be sealed to a extent that would prohibit the correct and safe
burning of a wood stove.

This would apply to new-build houses
in general which are sealed to a high
standard to meet energy efficiency
targets.

The air duct is fitted to the stove
around the air inlet control and is fed
from the supply inlet on the rear of
the duct assembly. The flexible piping
should be taken directly to an
external wall, avoiding sharp bends
or excessive directional changes.

The installer will need to obtain a
length of 100mm duct with fixing
bands and an air vent wall outlet.

The piping should be terminated at the wall and be fitted with a suitable grill
t o pr e v e nt b l o ck a g e s b y l e av e s a nd o th e r d eb r i s .

Fig 7

CONNECTION TO THE CHIMNEY

This MUST be carried out by an accredited/competent person and/or
approved by your local Building Control Officer before using the stove.

Any existing flue must be in good condition with suitable access for collection
and removal of debris. Details of suitable linings for use with solid fuel are given
in the Official HETAS guide that can be viewed on their website at

www.hetas.co.uk

It is also important that suitable flue pipe complying with Building Regulations is
used to connect the stove to the chimney flue and that suitable access is
provided into the flue for regular inspection and sweeping of the flueways.

Chimneys should be as straight as possible. Horizontal runs should be avoided
and the horizontal section should never exceed 150mm (6 inches) in length.

Flue connections must be well sealed.

With a vertical rear flue the chimney may be swept through the stove. If it is
not possible to pass the sweeps brush through the stove, a soot door will be
necessary. This may be either in the actual brickwork of the chimney or fitted
in the register plate. Suitable positions of soot doors are shown in Figures 8-9.

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Fig 8

A non-combustible register plate
minimum 1.5 mm thick should be
fitted to all installations between the
flue and the building structure. It’s
suitability and fit should be checked
by a qualified stove installation
engineer against the current Building
Regulations 2000 Approved
Document “J”.

FIG 9

CLEANING THE FLUE

Access for cleaning the flue should be incorporated in the system other than
through the appliance (e.g. a soot door or access through a register plate).
Purpose-made soot doors and inspection lengths are available from the
CLARKE range.

Ensure that the whole length of the flue can be reached from the soot door.

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FUME EMISSIONS

To avoid chimney problems, your fire should not be burnt slowly for longer than
12 hours without a period of fast burning.

Properly installed and operated, this stove will not emit fumes although
occasional fumes from de-ashing and refuelling may occur. Persistent fume
emission must not be tolerated and if fume emission persists, the following
immediate action should be taken:-

1. Open doors and windows to ventilate room.

2. Let the fire out or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the stove.

3. Check for flue chimney blockage and clean if required.

4. Do not attempt to re-light the fire until the cause has been identified and
corrected.

If necessary, seek professional advice.

IMPORTANT: Never fit an extractor fan in the same room as this stove.

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS

Due consideration should be given to the dangers of carbon monoxide
poisoning following incomplete combustion of solid fuels in an enclosed
space. Carbon monoxide detectors to BS EN 50291 are available for use in
domestic premises and details are available in the official HETAS guide that
can be viewed on their website at www.hetas.co.uk.

Where a new or replacement fixed solid fuel appliance is installed in a
dwelling, a carbon monoxide alarm should be provided in the room where
the appliance is located.

Carbon monoxide alarms should comply with BS EN 50291 and be powered by
a battery, designed to operate for the working life of the alarm. The alarm
should incorporate a warning device to alert users when the working life of the
alarm is due to pass. Mains-powered BS EN 50291 Type A carbon monoxide
alarms with fixed wiring (not plug-in types) may be used as alternative
applications, provided they are fitted with a sensor failure warning device.

The carbon monoxide alarm should be located in the same room as the stove:

• on the ceiling at least 300mm from any wall or, if located on a wall, as high
up as possible (above any doors and windows) but not within 150mm of
the ceiling and:

• between 1m and 3m horizontally from the stove.

NOTE: Further guidance on the installation of carbon monoxide alarms is

available in BS EN 50292 and from manufacturers instructions.
Provision of an alarm should not be regarded as a substitute for
correct installation and regular servicing.

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USING YOUR STOVE

THE CONTROLS

WARNING: THE TEMPERATURE REACHED BY THESE ITEMS DURING
OPERATION MAY CAUSE AN INJURY TO AN END-USER. AS THESE ARE
INTENDED TO BE ADJUSTED DURING OPERATION, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT A PROTECTIVE MITT IS WORN WHEN HANDING THESE PARTS.

The amount of heat emitted by the
stove is regulated using the primary
air control and to a lesser extent, by
the secondary control at the bottom
of the stove.

By adjusting the degree to which the
primary and secondary vents are
opened, good control of the
combustion rate can be achieved.
Both should be fully opened while
combustion is being established.

Opening the primary air control vent
can be used to revitalise the fire
effectively, producing significantly
more vigorous combustion.

The secondary control when used,
should function to effectively keep
the inside of the door glass clear of
smoky deposits.

Secondary air inducted via a duct on
the rear panel, the upper end of
which corresponds to a series of holes
in the rear firebrick.

The control knob at the side of the
stove is for riddling the grate section,
causing loose ash to fall into the
ashpan.

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SUITABLE FUELS

This stove can be used in smoke controlled zones to burn wood/logs and will
function with wood or coal, but all fuel should be dry and timber should be
well seasoned so as to have a moisture content below 20%. The use of damp
wood would result in more soot and tar deposits being left in the chimney, flu
and stove, and would not release heat if thermal energy is being used to drive
out moisture from the fuel.

The smoke control website includes details of fuels authorised for use in Smoke
Control Areas but does not provide locations of Smoke Control Areas - the user
should check with the Local Authority to determine if they are in a Smoke
Control Area. The current address of smoke control website is www.gov.uk/

smoke-control-area-rules.

This appliance is approved for use in smoke control areas when burning wood
or authorised smokeless fuels.

With solid fuels, there is less need to burn the stove hard after refuelling. The
rate of refuelling will also be less often than with wood.

On no account use the stove to incinerate other materials including
household waste. Never use ‘green’ unseasoned wood, treated wood such as
telegraph poles, or plywood / chipboard containing glues and resins which
pollute the environment and cause the fire to burn too quickly.

Such materials produce excessive tar or creosote which can be damaging
and in extreme cases cause a fire inside the chimney.

The dryness of wood can be assessed by looking at the end of the log. Radial
cracks, deep enough to be considered as splits should be present in dry,
seasoned logs.

The maximum length of fuel suitable for this stove is approx 25 cm so as to lay
flat over the embers, and logs of greater than 10 cm diameter should be split.

Confirm with your fuel provider as to which type will suit best. Larger fuels will
allow a greater draught in the firebox which will speed up combustion.
Household coal produces more ash & chimney deposits than smokeless fuels
and is being withdrawn from the market.

For further information on type and availability of fuel, the Solid Fuel
Association (www.solidfuel.co.uk) serves as an advice centre to domestic
consumers including all aspects of fuel types.

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INITIAL SEASONING

CAUTION: THIS STOVE MUST BE SEASONED BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO
CARRY OUT THIS IMPORTANT PROCEDURE WILL RESULT IN PERMANENT
DAMAGE TO THE STOVE AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

Follow installation, and before regular use, the stove must be seasoned to
prevent cracking of the metal casting. This procedure should also be followed
if the stove has not been used for prolonged periods (during the summer
months for example) and is carried out as follows:

This procedure should also be followed if the stove has not been used for
prolonged periods, and is carried out as follows:

1. Light a small fire in the middle of the stove, well away from the sides.

2. Allow the stove to warm up slowly and evenly with the air controls almost
closed, avoiding intense flames.

3. Keep the fire burning for three hours or so, gradually increasing the size of
the fire using larger logs which will burn naturally but slowly, keeping the
stove on a low setting.

4. After a couple of days burning at this level, increase the brightness &
intensity of the fire gradually over the next 10 days.

Full strength fires should not be used until completion of approx 20 days of mild
use. Only from this time will the stove have been properly seasoned.

It should be remembered that this procedure should be carried out at the
beginning of each season of use in order to remove the moisture retained by
the metal during the period of non-use.

When used for the first time the fireplace may smell a little, due to gas being
given off. The gas is not toxic but the room should be thoroughly ventilated.
Let the fire burn with a high draught until no smells can be detected.

Burning the stove at a very high temperature the first few times may damage
the paint. Burn fires at a moderate level the first few days.

Do not place anything on the stove top during the curing process as this may
result in damage to your paint finish.

Take care not to open the stove doors too vigorously in case of causing smoke
spillage. If smoke spillage occurs after the fire door has been opened this
could be due to poor chimney draft. SEE TROUBLESHOOTING on page 28.

FIRE-LIGHTING WITH SOLID FUEL

1. Open the air controls.

2. Lay firelighters or rolled up newspapers in the stove with a reasonable
quantity of dry kindling wood. Place a small quantity of solid fuel on top.

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3. Light the newspaper or firelighters using a long taper and close the door.

4. When the fire is burning strongly add further fuel.

5. When the stove is hot, reduce the opening of the air control.

6. The burn rate can be reduced by partially closing the air control.

FIRE-LIGHTING WITH WOOD

1. Open the air control.

2. Lay firelighters or rolled up newspapers on the grate with a reasonable
quantity of dry kindling wood. Place 2 or 3 small logs on top.

3. Light the newspaper or firelighters using a long taper and close the door.

4. When the fire is burning strongly add further logs up to 10cm diameter.

5. When the stove is really hot, close the air control as required. Ensure there
are lasting flames until the wood becomes charcoal.

REFUELLING

1. Always open the door slowly to avoid a sudden rush of intake air and
smoke escaping into the room and add fuel.

2. Open the air controls and leave open for a few minutes to allow the gasses
in the wood to burn before closing the air controls.

• The rate of refuelling and heat available are dependant upon individual
requirements based upon the user’s experience. When re-loading, it is
normally necessary to burn the stove fast initially, to drive off any gasses
and moisture, before closing the air vents to control the burn rate.

• Ensure the door is kept closed to contain fumes except when lighting up,
re-fuelling or removing ash.

• It is not recommended to leave the stove alight at night or to continue
using the stove in mild weather which gives poor combustion leading to a
greater buildup of soot.

• If overnight burning is required, it can best be achieved by first driving off
any gasses or moisture as usual, following a full charge of fuel and then
closing the air vents fully. Experience will indicate the optimum setting.
However, by reducing the burn rate to such a level that the fire is still
burning the following day, the burning process creates heavy, tarry
chemicals which will become deposited on the inside of the flue or
chimney. This is an inefficient process which greatly increases the risk of a
chimney fire and makes it necessary to sweep the chimney more often.

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ASH REMOVAL

Keep the stove free from a heavy buildup of ash. The frequency of this is
dependant upon the type and quality of fuel being used. Ash should be
removed before it builds up to the underside of the grate, at which point, the
grate would be burning hot on both sides, shortening its life expectancy.

When disposing of ashes, ensure they have cooled and always place in a
metal container. Be sure to remove the ash when the fire is at its lowest point,
such as first thing in the morning.

The CLARKE Ash Can Filter is ideal for use in conjunction with the CLARKE range
of vacuum cleaners, for collecting hot ash and debris from stoves.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

The inside of the stove may require regular cleaning, especially during periods
of peak use, the frequency of this being indicated by experience. It is
advisable to wear a dust mask, protective gloves and safety glasses when
cleaning.

Use a stiff brush and industrial type vacuum cleaner to dislodge and remove
as much material as possible, starting at the top of the stove and working
down to the bottom. Particular attention should be given to the air inlet
controls which can become obstructed.

A CLARKE CVAC Ash Can Filter and vacuum cleaner is ideal for this process.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Take this opportunity to check for any damaged parts inside the stove. In the
event of damage or broken components, replacements can be obtained
from CLARKE Parts & Service. On no account should unauthorised spare parts
be used.

The stove and flueway should be inspected and maintained when in a cold
condition. NO unauthorised modification of this product should be carried out.
This stove requires regular maintenance by a competent engineer.

STOVE BODY

The stove is finished with a heat-resistant paint which can be cleaned with a
soft brush. Wait until the stove has cooled down before doing this. This finish
can be renovated with CLARKE stove paint, although the paint may not be an
exact match and it may be necessary to repaint the complete stove.

If the stove is purely ornamental, painting will provide a durable, attractive
finish. If the stove is used for heating, a high temperature heat resistant paint

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(available from your CLARKE dealer) must be used, in either aerosol or brush
applied form. Should rust become apparent, clean thoroughly with a wire
brush and apply a suitable anti-rust treatment.

During prolonged periods out of use, the air inlet should be left open and the
door left slightly ajar in order to circulate fresh air and discourage
condensation from forming which could encourage corrosion.

FIRE ROPE

Check the rope around the door and
glass. If the rope is becoming
detached, replace it with fire rope
approved for this purpose.

Inspect, to ensure there is an
effective seal around the door and
re-fix it if loose using stove rope
adhesive. If the rope is in poor
condition it should be replaced.

GLASS PANELS

Clean any glass panel when cool, avoiding abrasive substances which could
scratch the glass and make subsequent cleaning more difficult. Wet logs
against a heated glass, a badly aimed poker or heavy slamming of the door
could crack the glass panel. The glass will not fracture with heat. Never
replace any broken glass with glass NOT approved for use with stoves.

The window glass should remain clean during normal use but it can become
blackened if the stove is being operated with either damp fuels or at a slow
burn rate. The blackening may be dispersed by burning briefly at a much
higher temperature, or it may be cleaned off using CLARKE glass cleaner.

In the event of the glass being
broken, it can be removed by
unscrewing the retaining tabs, taking
care not to damage the fireproof
rope seal. The replacement glass
should be carefully placed against
the seal and the retaining tabs re­tensioned.

Take care to tension these evenly or
there is a risk of breaking the new
glass pane.

CHIMNEYS AND FLU-WAYS

It is important that the chimney, flu-ways and any connecting flue pipe are
swept regularly. This means at least once a year for smokeless fuels and at
least twice a year for wood and other fuels.

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Only wire-centred sweep’s brushes fitted with a guide wheel should be used. If
it is not possible to sweep all parts of the chimney through the stove, ensure
there is adequate access to cleaning doors.

If the stove is fitted in place of an open fire, then the chimney should be swept
one month after installation to clear any soot falls which may have occurred,
due to the difference in combustion performance between the stove and the
open fire.

The flue and chimney should be inspected for a build-up of deposits especially
following prolonged periods without use. The entire chimney/flue should be
swept frequently from top to bottom by a registered chimney sweep to
remove any build-up of soot etc, the frequency being dependant upon the
usage and the fuels being burnt.

If the chimney is swept after a few weeks of regular use, the condition found
will give an indication of the frequency of sweeping required. On an annual
basis, the chimney is best swept just before the main winter burning season.

HETAS recommends that chimney sweeping is best carried out by an
approved chimney sweep who will normally be a member of the National
Association of Chimney Sweeps or the Guild of Master Sweeps, details of
which can be found on the HETAS website, www.hetas.co.uk.

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ACCESSORIES

Refer to the CLARKE website www.clarkeinternational.com for a full range of
Flue Pipes & Cowls for use with this stove. See also the following accessories;

Fire Cement (1Kg tubs) Part No: 6910000

Ash Can Filter Part No: 6471130

Paper Briquette Maker Part No:1801617

Matt Black Stove Paint (500ml) Part No: 6910200

Wood Burning Stove Cleaner Part No: 6910202

Stove Glass Cleaner Part No: 6910204

Electric Log Splitters;

• Logbuster H5 Part No 3402032

• Stand also available Part No 3402049

• See also Logbusters H4 & V6

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Following installation, all unwanted accessories and packaging
should be sorted and taken to a recycling centre for disposal in a
manner which is compatible with the environment.

Should this product reach the end of its working life or be irreparably
damaged, all unwanted materials ishould be recycled instead of disposing of
them as waste.

All metal components should be taken to your local civic amenity site for
recycling of metal products. The window glass should be removed as
described on page 26 and safely recycled with all recycled glass material.
Firebrick components are not ordinarily recycled and must be disposed of at a
recycling centre able to accept building/ceramic items.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Fire difficult to
start.

Fire goes out.

Fire burns too
quickly.

Stove smokes
when lighting up.

Low heat output. Poor quality fuels. Use recommended fuels.

Smokes while
burning

Smoke spillage
when opening
door.

Wood green, too damp

Use recommended fuel.

or poor quality.

Logs are too large. When lighting, use small, dry

kindling. To maintain the fire use
split logs.

Air starvation Open air control.

Insufficient draught. Check that flue is not obstructed,

sweep flue if necessary.

Too much draught. Ensure the air control is closed.

Install a draught stabiliser. Consult
your dealer.

Do not continuously burn small
wood, sticks, carpentry offcuts,
plywood etc

Flue duct is cold. Burn paper and kindling wood to

increase heat.

Room is at negative air
pressure to the outside.

Draught is insufficient

Downdraught present.

Room is at negative
pressure to outside.

Chimney not tall enough

In houses equipped with mechanical
ventilation, open a window until the
fire is well established.

Consult a chimney specialist. Check
that flue is not obstructed. Sweep if
necessary.

Install an anti-downdraught cowl.
Consult your dealer.

In houses equipped with mechanical
ventilation, an outside air intake must
be installed in the chimney.

Increase height of chimney.

to be clear of roof line.

Poor sealing of flue-pipe
joints.

Flue is partially blocked

Re-connect flue or replace
jointing material

Arrange to have chimney swept.

with soot.

House too tightly sealed. Ensure a fresh air supply is

reaching the stove.

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COMPONENT PARTS

P/NO DESCRIPTION P/NO DESCRIPTION

1 Door 11 Ashpan

2 Glass pane 12 Ashpan tool

3 Left side brick 13 Grate frame

4 Right side brick 14 Centre grate

5 Rear fire brick 15 Riddling bar with controller

6 Baffle 16 Air control device

7 Flue collar 17 Log retainer

8 Blanking plate 18 Door handle

9 Outside air bottom cover 19 Rear side brick fixing piece

10 Outside air rear cover 20 Nut and bolt

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DECLARATION OF PERFORMANCE

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