Stovax RVF40AV, RVF40AVH, RVF40AVM User Manual
Riva F40 Avanti, Midi,
Highline, Riva F40 Cube
Multi-Fuel Free Standing Stove
MODELS: RVF40AV, RVF40AVM, RVF40AVH, RVF40C
User Instructions
For Use in Great Britain and Eire
This product is suitable for use in the stated countries. To install the product in other countries it is essential to obtain translated instructions
and in some cases the product may require modification. Contact Stovax to obtain further information.
IMPORTANT
Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.
Keep them safe for future reference and when servicing the stove.
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SERVICE RECORDS
1st SERVICE
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL IS TYPICAL FOR ALL MODELS UNLESS STATED.
Before using this appliance, please read these instructions fully.
1. GENERAL
1.1 This stove is designed for domestic heating and should only
be used for this purpose, and in accordance with the
manufacturers operating instructions.
It should be installed by a competent installer, in
ccordance with the relevant local and national
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regulations.
1.2 The stove should only be used to burn approved fuels and
should not be used with liquid fuels or used as an
incinerator.
1.3 As with all heating stoves the surfaces will become very hot
when in use, therefore due care should be taken when near
the stove. If it is to be used in the presence of young
children, elderly or infirm persons a suitable fireguard
should be used. Care should also be taken with the
placement of combustible items near the stove as
conducted and radiated heat could cause a fire hazard.
1.4 Due to the high temperature of the convected air above the
stove we recommend that no valuable photographs,
paintings, TVs, porcelain or other items are placed in this
area. Such artefacts may be damaged by long term
exposure to fluctuating temperatures.
RIVA AVANTI
RODUCT: Riva F40
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MODEL No. RVF40AVH
ERIAL No.
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RIVA CUBE
PR7165
1.5 Additional ventilation may be required for the safe use of
this stove should be kept free of any obstructions, both
inside and outside the building, at all times.
1.6 Have your Stovax product serviced annually by a
competent service engineer, and if repairs are required use
only Stovax approved spare parts.
1.7 Do not make unauthorised modifications or changes to the
appliance.
1.8 No other heating appliance should be connected to, or
share, the same flue or chimney system.
SERIAL NUMBER
1.9
This number will be required when ordering spare parts
or making warranty claims. It is found inside the ash
cover door as shown
PRODUCT: Riva F40
MODEL No. RVF40C
SERIAL No.
PR7091
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.11 AIR CONTROLS1.10 ASHCOVER
RIVA AVANTI
RIVA CUBE
PR7168
CLOSE
RIVA AVANTI
OPEN
CLOSE
R7173
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OPEN
To operate the ‘touch latch’ press the centre of the
ashcover to open and close the cover.
PR7095
PRIMARY AIR CONTROL
Move air control as shown
using the door tool.
PR7171PR7170
AIRWASH AIR CONTROL
This control has a pre-set
"indent ball" stop in the closed
position "opti-burn" setting.
If the control is pushed past
this point the airwash will be
fully closed.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
C
LOSE
RIVA CUBE
PEN
O
C
LOSE
PR7109
OPEN
1.12 DOOR HANDLE
Lift to Open
RIVA AVANTI
To open and close the door use the tool provided as
shown.
Remove
Remove
R7172
P
PR7092
PR7094
PRIMARY AIR CONTROL AIRWASH AIR CONTROL
Lower the ashpan cover and
move the air control as shown
using the ashpan tool.
This control has a pre-set
"indent ball" stop in the closed
position "opti-burn" setting.
If the control is pushed past
this point the airwash will be
fully closed.
Pull to Open
PR7096
RIVA CUBE
1.13 To remove the door handle lift the handle without rotating.
1.14 To open the door, pull the lower portion of the handle.
To close the door hold the handle in the open position and
push the door to the closed position, then rotate the handle
to the vertical position.
Use a gloved hand to operate the door handle.
1.15
1.16 To open and close the door use the tool provided. See
diagram above.
NEVER OPEN THE DOOR WITH YOUR BARE HANDS.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.17 RIDDLING GRATE
hen burning solid fuel de-ash the firebed, using the
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riddling grate system as shown below.
RIVA AVANTI
R7170
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3. BURNING WOOD
RIVA AVANTI
OPEN
PEN
C
C
LOSE
LOSE
O
PR7170
PRIMARY AIR CONTROL
RIVA CUBE
PEN
O
CLOSE
PR7092
PRIMARY AIR CONTROL
PEN
CLOSE
O
PR7171
AIRWASH AIR CONTROL
OPEN
CLOSE
PR7094
AIRWASH AIR CONTROL
PR7092
RIVA CUBE
De-ash the firebed, using the riddling grate system.
To do this lower the ash cover (see 1.10) below the door,
then insert the ash pan tool into the socket as shown and
move the primary air control vigorously left to right, this
causes the ash to fall down onto the ashpan.
Never operate the grate with your bare hands
2. USING THE RIVA FOR THE FIRST TIME
2.1 When new it is best to burn the fire at a low output for the
first few days of use. This will allow the construction to
settle and all fixing glues and paint to fully cure.
AVOID TOUCHING THE PAINT DURING FIRST PERIOD
OF USE.
2.2 During this time the appliance may give off some
unpleasant odours, and we recommend that you keep the
room well ventilated during this period to avoid a build-up
of fumes.
3.1 Open the Airwash control fully and open the Primary air
control
to approximately 25% open.
3.2 Place some pieces of firelighter or dry crumpled paper on
the grate and cover with some small pieces of dry kindling
wood. Light the paper or firelighters. Do not burn plastics.
To avoid the build-up of condensation on the door glass it is
3.3
advisable to leave the door slightly open as the fire
establishes, and the glass warms.
3.4 As the fire becomes established add larger pieces of wood
and fully close the door. Do not leave the stove with the
door open as this could over-fire the stove and cause
permanent damage.
3.5 As the fire becomes established close the Primary air
control
and control the burn rate using the Airwash control
only.
3.6 To burn wood efficiently it is best to allow a bed of ash to
build-up on the grate, and control the combustion using the
Airwash control only.
3.7 Before re-fuelling the stove it is advisable to first rake the
embers evenly over the firebed then open the
control
fully for a few minutes, to establish a glowing bed
Airwash
before adding new logs.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.8 Allow the new logs to burn at high output for a few minutes
before adjusting the burn rate with the
he desired setting. It is best to refuel little and often to
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maintain clean and efficient burning.
3.9 The ideal control settings to suit the particular installation
and personal preferences will be established by experience
n using the appliance.
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3.10 The maximum height of fuel in the Riva stove must not
xceed the secondary air holes in the Stainless Steel fascias.
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3.11 It is not recommended to load large amounts of logs and
burn with the
periods of time. As this will reduce the effectiveness of the
glass cleaning effect of the airwash. Also this will cause large
a build-up of tars and creosotes in the stove and flue
system.
3.12 We would recommend that the stove is burnt at high
output for at least 30 minutes each day when it is in use.
This will help reduce the build-up of tars and creosotes
within the appliance.
3.13 Do not burn painted, impregnated wood, manufactured
board products, construction timber or pallet wood.
Airwash control on low settings for long
Airwash control to
4.4 Place some pieces of firelighter or dry crumpled paper on
the grate and cover with some small pices of dry kindling
ood. Light the paper or firelighters.
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.5 To avoid the build-up of condensation on the door glass it is
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advisable to leave the door slightly open as the fire
establishes and the glass warms.
4.6 As the fire becomes established add pieces of solid fuel and
fully close the door.
pen as this could over-fire the stove and cause
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permanent damage.
4.7 As the fire becomes established reduce the Airwash air
l to approximately 25% and control the burn rate
contro
using the
4.8 Before re-fuelling the appliance it is advisable to first de-ash
the firebed, using the riddling grate system, see section
1.12, operated by using the door tool to move the grate
from side to side. This causes the ash to fall down into the
ashpan.
system.
4.9 Then open the Primary air control fully for a few minutes,
to establish a glowing bed before adding new fuel.
Primary air control only.
Do not use bare hands to operate the riddling
Do not leave the stove with the door
4. BURNING SOLID FUELS
4.1 To burn smokeless fuels it is required to fit a cast iron multi
fuel kit - Stovax product code: RVAC140. This kit allows the
efficient combustion of wood.
4.2 This is fitted by placing the parts on top of the existing
vermiculite firebricks in the order shown.
4.10 Allow the new fuel to burn at high output for a few minutes
before adjusting the burn rate with the
to the desired setting. It is best to refuel little and often to
maintain clean and efficient burning.
4.11 The ideal control settings to suit the particular installation
and personal preferences will be established by experience
in using the stove.
4.12 The maximum height of fuel in the Riva stove must not
exceed the secondary air holes in the Stainless Steel fascias.
It is not recommended to load large amounts of fuel and
burn with the primary air control on low settings for long
periods of time as this will reduce the effectiveness of the
glass cleaning effect of the airwash. Also, this will cause a
large build-up of tars and creosotes in the appliance flue
system.
4.13 We would recommend that the appliance is burnt at high
output for at least 30 minutes each day when it is in use.
This will help reduce the build-up of tars and creosotes
within the stove.
Burn only manufactured smokeless fuels suitable for use
4.14
on closed appliances. Do not burn bitumous coal, ‘petrocoke’ or any other petroleum based fuels as this will
invalidate your warranty.
Primary air control
4.3 Open the
Primary air control fully.
Airwash control to approximately 50% and
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