Operating & Installation Manual
Arden
Stove
BK018
EN 13240:2001
Rev 07
February 2008
Parts No: AFS1080
07
PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Page 2
Arden Stove
WARNING
IT IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT THAT THE INSTALLATION OF ALL
NEW OR REPLACEMENT, WOOD OR SOLIDFUEL HEATING
APPLIANCES ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN BUILDING CONTROL
APPROVAL FROM YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY OR
THE
INSTALLATION WORK MUST BE CARRIED OUT THROUGH A
GOVERNMENT APPROVED COMPETENT PERSONS SCHEME
SUCH AS OPERATED BY HETAS.
IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT HETAS LIMITED
TELEPHONE NUMBER : 0845 634 5626
www.hetas.co.uk
THIS STOVE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED
TO A SHARED FLUE SYSTEM
TO ALL USERS
PETROLEUM COKE
SOME OF WHOSE BRAND NAMES ARE
‘CALCO’, ‘PETROCOKE’ AND ‘WONDERCO’
MUST NOT BE BURNED IN THIS APPLIANCE
BITUMINOUS HOUSE COAL
SHOULD NEVER BE USED IN YOUR STOVE
TO USE THESE FUELS WILL INVALIDATE
THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE.
IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE SOLID FUEL ASSOCIATION
TELEPHONE NUMBER 0845 601 4406
www.solidfuel.co.uk
© Copyright 2007
Valor Ltd
This booklet has copyright & may not be copied in whole or part or be used for any purpose
other than that for which it is supplied without express written consent from Valor Limited.
Page 3
Arden Stove
CONTENTS
Operating & Installation Instructions
Contents
Introduction
Safety Notices 4
The Principle of the Stove 4
Check List 5
Technical Data 6
Installation
General Precautions 7
Handling 7
Hearth 7
Combustible Materials 7
Air For Combustion 7
Fitting The Feet 8
Fire Box Liner Panels 8
Fitting The Flue Outlet & Hotplate 9
Sealing of Terminals 9
Flues & Chimneys 9 -12
Final Check 13
Building Control consent Checklist 14
Servicing & Maintenance
Annual Maintenance 15
Cleaning 15
Chimney Sweeping 15
Door Glass 15
Outer Finish 15
Summer storage/Non Usage 16
Disassemble Airwash 16
Adjusting The Door Hinges 16
Fire Door Glass Replacement 17
Fire Door Rope Replacement 18
Operating Instructions
Fuel Types 19
Lighting The Fire 19
Reduced burning 20
Over-Firing & Chimney Fires 21
Multi-purpose operating Tool 21
Air Inlet Controls 21
Spare Parts List 22
Guarantee 23
Final Factory Check List 24
Page 4
Arden Stove
Safety
A fireguard conforming to BS 8423:2002
should be used in the presents of children and
old or infirm people.
Please note, this appliance should be used
with the fire door closed at all times except
when re-fuelling or de-ashing.
Do not use aerosol sprays or any other
flammable materials near the appliance
under fire.
Do not fit an extractor fan in the same
room as the appliance.
Fire cement is caustic, hand and eye
protection should always be worn,
prolonged contact with the skin should be
avoided.
Valor will not be responsible for any
consequential or incidental loss or
injury however caused.
Before continuing any further, with the
installation of this appliance please read the
following guide to manual handling.
• Always obtain assistance when lifting the
appliance
• When lifting always keep your back straight,
bend your legs not your back
• Avoid twisting at the waist. It is better to
reposition your feet.
• Avoid upper body/top heavy bending. Do
not lean forwards or sideways when
handling the fire
• Always grip with the palms of your hands
do not use your fingertips for support
• Always keep the stove as close to the body
as possible as this will minimise the
cantilever action.
• Use gloves to provide additional grip.
The Principles Of The Stove
Your Arden stove is built to the highest
standard of craftsmanship using the best
materials and the most modern equipment
available. It is a highly efficient and sophisticated
piece of machinery and when properly installed
and operated it should provide a lifetime of
heating satisfaction.
Safety is the most important consideration when
installing your fire. If not properly installed and
operated a house fire may result. Installation
must comply with the Building Regulations and
conform to all safety standards.
Valor produce a variety of appliances ranging
from the traditional to the modern in style and
appearance, all bristling with ‘High Tech’
features.
The fire door is fitted with a special high
temperature ceramic glass panel through which
the fire can be viewed.
The stove is lined with firebricks or heat
reflective panels which ensure complete
combustion and provide a good heat store to
even out fluctuations in burning.
An internal throat plate produces turbulence to
encourage secondary combustion and direct the
flue gas around the whole upper firebox before
allowing it to escape up the chimney.
Valor stoves are also fitted with an ‘air wash’ so
called because it provides a curtain of high
speed preheated air behind the glass to help
keep it clean and provide secondary air/over
draught.
The provision of two inlets on all stoves gives a
wide range of primary / secondary air, under
draught/over draught combinations. The
optimum setting will only be established by
experience in firing the appliance, and will
depend on the type of fuel, the position of the
appliance in the house, and conditions of
chimney etc.
Page 5
Arden Stove
CHECK LIST
Part Description & Visual Aid (not to scale) Quantity
1. Fuel grate
1
2. Feet & Fixings
4
3. Throat Plate
1
4. Flue Spigot
1 (4”)
5. Hot Plate
1 (4”)
6. Ash Pan
1
7. Operating Tool
1
8. Rear Liner
1
9. Side Liners
2
10. Instructions
1
Inside the appliance you should find the following components :
Page 6
Arden Stove
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical Data Arden
Nominal Heat Output (kW) 5.5
Efficiency Nett (%) 81.4
Mean Flue Gas Temperature (c) 267
Mean Co Emission @ 13% O2
0.59
Flue Mass Gas Flow (g/s) 3.2
Minimum Distance to
Combustible Material (mm)
Rear - 700
Side - 500
Height (mm) 540
Width (mm) 405
Depth (mm) 362
Height to centre of rear flue (mm) 440
Depth from back to centre of flue
(mm)
105
Flue diameter (mm) 102 (4”)
Weight packed (Kg) 47
Page 7
Arden Stove
INSTALLATION
General Precautions
Note - All local regulations, including those referring
to National and European standards need to be complied with, when installing the appliance.
The Building Regulations for England and Wales
2000 ref Approved Document J 2002 edition (issued
by the DTLR) The Building Standards (Scotland)
(Consolidation) regulations.
Detailed recommendations for installation of appliances, chimneys and flues are outlined in the current
issue of the following British standards:- BS6461,
BS8303, BS4543.
Any Manufacturers Instructions must not be
taken as overriding statutory requirements.
Before any installation work is undertaken
consideration must be given to the Health &
Safety at work act 1974. Safe working
practices should be followed at all times.
During installation ensure that adequate precautions
are taken to avoid unnecessary risk to yourself of any
householder. In particular the danger from the caustic
nature of the fire cement should be avoided by using
these accepted methods:
• Wear gloves when handling fire cement
• Wear goggles when chiselling or looking up
chimneys
Make sure that the building Regulations are adhered
to during installation along with any
local by-laws. In the case of heating systems make
sure that the pipe work is correctly bonded to ensure
electrical continuity.
Asbestos
All Valor stoves contain no asbestos in there
manufacture of construction. If there is a possibility of
disturbing any asbestos in the course of installation,
then please seek specialist guidance and use
appropriate protective equipment.
Handling
The Safety and handling guidelines as set out on
page 4 of this manual should be followed.
To make movement easier internal fittings, fuel retainers, grates, firebox liners, flue outlets, hot plate,
throat plate, etc., can be removed. Care should be
taken to make sure that the hinges are not damaged
during installation.
Hearth
The stove shall be installed on a floor with adequate
load-bearing capacity. If the existing construction
does not meet this prerequisite, suitable measures
(eg; load distributing plate) should be taken to
achieve it.
Ideally, the hearth should stand on a constructional
hearth of non-combustible materials not less than
125mm (5”) thick conforming to Building Regulations.
Dimensions of the hearth should project at least
300mm (12”) forward of the front of the appliance and
150mm (6”) at the sides.
The surface of the hearth should be free of
combustible materials. In most buildings with solid
concrete or stone floors, the requirement will be met
by the floor itself, but mark the perimeter of the hearth
to ensure coverings are kept away, or use different
levels to mark the hearth perimeter
Combustible Materials
A gap of 700mm (Rear) and 500mm (Sides) should
be allowed between the appliance and any
combustible materials.
Ideally, adjacent walls should be of suitable
non-combustible construction, preferably brickwork.
In large fireplaces take care that any supporting
beam is protected by 13mm (0.5”) sheet of
Masterboard / Supalux, spaced 13mm (0.5”) off of the
surface with strips of non-combustible material.
Make sure that there is a gap between any
un-insulated flue system and any combustible
material. This gap must be at least 3 x the outside
diameter of the flue pipe, or 1.5 x the flue diameter to
non combustible surfaces. See illustration on
page 12.
Air for combustion
There must always be a permanent means of
providing air for combustion into the room in which
the stove is installed. A permanent vent with a total
free area of at least 550mm2 for every KW rated
above 5KW should be connected directly to the
outside air or to an adjacent room which itself has a
permanent vent of the same size direct to the outside
air. The positioning of any air vent must be so, that it
cannot be liable to blockage or obstruction.
Please note : The fitting of an extractor fan to either
of these rooms is not recommended Please see note
on page 10.
Page 8
Arden Stove
INSTALLATION
Fitting The Feet
The Valor Arden can be fitted with or without
feet.
Care should be taken whilst assembling the feet
so as not to damage the painted surface of the
stove.
• The feet are positioned in each corner of the
stove and fitted using the washers and
screws provided
• You will need a No. 2 Pozidrive screwdriver
to tighten the screws
• Use the cardboard packaging to rest the
stove on its back while fitting.
Firebox Liner Panels
The Arden stove uses firebox liner panels to
the sides and back. The throat plate sits on
top of the side and rear panels. These
should come fitted in your stove, if however
they are not, proceed as follows to fit them.
• Remove the front fuel bars or grate
• Set the small liner into the back of the
stove
• Insert side liner panels into each side of
the stove
• Fit the throat plate with the single bend
and two cut outs to the front facing up.
The projecting lugs sit on top of the side
liners. The long centre tab on the back
edge rests on the rear liner. The shorter
turn-down tabs against the vertical face.
• Replace the front fuel retainer bars or
grate
Note: Neither the rear firebox liners or
the side firebox liners are ‘handed’ , both
faces are suitable for direct contact with
the fire.
Note: cracking of the lining panels does
not effect efficiency of the stove.
Fig. 1 Liners inserted into
the Arden
Fig. 2 Inserting the throat plate
Fig. 3 Liners, throat plate and
grate in the Arden
Removal Of The Throat Plate
Blocked chimneys cause dangerous
fumes to escape. Remove the throat
plate at least monthly to clean. Keep
chimney and flue ways clear.
Page 9
Arden Stove
Fitting the Flue Outlet and Hot
Plate
The flue outlet spigot is found packed inside the
appliance . The hot plate (blanking plate) is supplied fitted to the top opening and is removed by
turning clockwise (as is the flue outlet).
Smear a very thin layer of fire cement on the
mating faces of the flue outlet and the hot plate. Fit
the outlet to the appliance in the desired position.
Lock into place by rotating anti-clockwise and
tighten by tapping with a block of wood and mallet
from inside of the appliance. Similarly, fit the hot
plate (blanking plate) to the unused opening. Clean
off any surplus fire cement.
Place appliance on the hearth and make sure that
it is level and does not rock.
Connect the chimney ensuring all joints are sealed
with fire cement.
Note: The flue pipe must be fitted inside the
outlet spigot. Failure to do so could result in the
spillage of condensation running down the flue.
SEALING OF TERMINALS
please ensure that the two partially cut circular
terminals (located on the rear of the appliance)
are sealed with fire cement, and thus preventing
surplus air entering the firebox, resulting in less
efficiency and poor fuel consumption.
Flues and Chimneys
The flue draw is critical on any installation and
should be checked to ensure that it matches what
is specified. If it is higher than recommended,
provision must be made to correct the over draw.
The draw can vary in different weather conditions
and the customer should be made aware of this.
Failure to correct an over-drawing flue will
invalidate the warranty.
Please remember that chimney draught is
dependent on four main factors :
• Flue gas temperature
• Flue height
• Flue size
• Flue terminal
The stove must be connected to a suitable and
efficient flue that products of combustion (fumes)
from the stove outlet to the outside air. To ensure a
good up draught it is important that the flue gases
are kept warm and that the flue size suits the
stove. The termination of the outlet at the top of the
flue also needs to comply with Building
Regulations. The minimum effective height of the
flue must be at least 4.5 metres from the top of the
stove to the top of the flue outlet. When warm the
flue draught should be between 0.1 to 0.2 mb.
A chimney may comply with regulations but still be
subject to down draught and similar problems. A
chimney terminating above the ridge level is
generally less likely to suffer such problems.
If a new chimney is being provided it should fully
comply with the relevant Building Regulations that
specify the requirements for solid fuel burning
installations. Suitable types of chimney include the
following :
Masonry Chimney : Built with clay or concrete
liners, or a chimney block system meeting Building
Regulations. These types of chimney should be
installed in accordance with the Building
Regulations and BS 6461:Part 1.
Factory Made Insulated Chimney : Complying
with BS 4543:Part 2 (often called “Class 1
prefabricated metal chimney”). These types of
chimney should be installed in accordance with
Building Regulations and BS 7566: Parts 1 to 4.
INSTALLATION
Fig 4. Flue & Spigot Fitting
Inside
Flue Pipe
Outer
Spigot
Page 10
Arden Stove
INSTALLATION
Due to the gradual introduction of Europe Chimney
Standards chimneys will be specified according to
their performance designation as defined in BS EN
1443 that covers the General Requirements for
chimneys. The minimum performance designation
required for use with solid fuel burning stoves is
T450 N2 S D3.
The flue and chimney installation must be carefully
checked by a competent person before fitting the
stove to ensure it is suitable and will work safely.
If the chimney is old (ie: built of brick or stone
without a liner) or being opened up for reuse
additional checks and smoke testing a described in
Appendix E of the Approved Document J 2002
Edition should also be carried out to ensure the
flue and chimney are good operating condition.
Unless the existing flue is in good condition with
suitable access for collection and removal of
debris. If the flue size is more than 225mm (9”)
diameter or 200mm (8”) X 200mm (8”) square, a
suitable lining of 150mm (6”) diameter should be
fitted, or if the flue length is over 5.5 metres one
size larger than the appliance outlet should be fitted. This should be a double skin stainless steel
flexible liner that is independently certified for use
with solid fuel. Details of suitable linings for use
with wood & 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 the Building Regulations is used to connect
the stove to the flue in the chimney and that suitable access is provided into the flue for regular
inspection and sweeping of the flue ways.
The installer should comply with Building Regulations requirements in respect of providing a Notice
Plate giving details on the chimney, flue lining,
hearth and fireplace installation. Approved Document J of the Building Regulations for England &
Wales is available from The Stationary Bookshops
and can also be viewed at the ODPM website at
www.safety.odpm.gov.uk/bregs/brads.htm.
Details on the relevant Building Regulations and
BS British Standards are given in the “ General
Precautions” section of these instructions.
Chimneys should be as straight as possible.
Horizontal runs should be avoided except where
the rear outlet of the appliance is used, in which
case the horizontal section should not exceed
150mm (6”) in length.
If the stove appears to be working hard but produces very little output to the room it is likely that
excess draw is present in the chimney, and that
heat is being sucked out of the appliance and up
the chimney. If this is the case we recommend the
fitting of a draught stabiliser in preference to a flue
damper, in the interest of safety and efficiency.
FOR ALL APPLIANCES
Access for cleaning the flue should be
incorporated in the system other than through the
appliance (eg: a soot door or access through
register plate). Purpose made soot doors and
inspection lengths are available from manufactures
of all systems. Ensure that the whole length of the
flue can be reached from the soot door.
Note: if the appliance is fitted with a draught
stabiliser or if one is fitted to the flue pipe or
chimney in the same room as the appliance,
then the permanent air entry opening (or
Openings) should be increased by 300 mm2
for each KW of rated output.
For advice on flues and chimneys contact:
NACE (National Association of Chimney
Engineers) Telephone : 0800 0924019
www.nace.org.uk
OR
NACS (National Association of Chimney
Sweeps) Telephone : 01785 811732
www.chimneyworks.co.uk
OR
HETAS (Official Body To Approve Solidfuel
Domestic Heating Appliances)
Telephone : 0845 6345626
www.hetas.co.uk
Page 11
Arden Stove
INSTALLATION
NOTE - Under no circumstances should this
appliance be connected to a shared flue system, that
serves any other heating appliance.
TYPICAL REAR FLUE OUTLET (as per BS 8303-1)
Maximum 150mm
(6”) Horizontal
Flue Section
Minimum 150mm
(6”) Diameter Flue
Soot Door
Fire Retardant
Rope Packing
Maximum 100mm (4”)
Brick Up Aperture
Fill Void
Page 12
Arden Stove
INSTALLATION
PLAN VIEW OF REGISTER PLATE AND
CLEARANCES FOR NON INSULATED FLUES
(Plan View Of Steel Register Plate, 1.5mm
Thick
Minimum )
TYPICAL TOP FLUE OUTLET (as per BS 8303-1)
Typical Metal Insulated Chimney System
To Be Installed To The Chimney Manufactures instructions in compliance
With Building Regulations And BS 7566 Part 1 to 4
Non
Combustible
Register
Plate.
Minimum
1.5mm Thick
Steel.
Page 13
Arden Stove
INSTALLATION
Final Check
Before handing over the installation to the customer
it is a requirement under Document J that the
appliance is lit, and the functioning of the chimney
system is checked for satisfactory operation.
• Be sure that the chimney is operating and
that ALL the smoke and fumes are vented to
the atmosphere through the chimney
terminal
• Check all joints and seals
• Clean the outside of the appliance to
prevent any stains becoming burnt on.
• Check the flue draught which should read
1 - 2mm H
2
o / 0.1 - 0.2mbar
• If Building Control Consent route is being
sought please complete the check list on
page 14.
• For Registered Competent persons Scheme
such as HETAS, please complete the
Certificate of Compliance, which is used for
checking and reporting the installation as
imposed by the government
• Explain the controls and operation of the
appliance to the customer
Checklist
The following details must be checked and
completed in full by the installer at the time of
installation. Please answer all the questions on the
Checklist ( page 14 ) as fully
as possible. Valor can
not be held responsible for chimney or installation
problems or faults
Page 14
Arden Stove
INSTALLATION
BUILDING CONTROL CONSENT CHECKLIST
Hearths, Fireplaces, Flues and chimneys
This checklist is to ensure heaths, fireplaces, flues and chimneys are satisfactory, and show what you have done to comply with
the requirements of the Building Regulations 2000 approved Document J 2002
1. Building address where work has been carried out ……………………………………………………………………………....
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Identification of hearth, fireplace chimney or flue
3. Firing capability: solid fuel / gas /.
4. Intended type of appliance.
State model and output.
5. Ventilation provision for the appliance:
State type and area of permanently open vents.
I/We the undersigned confirm that the above details are correct. In my opinion, these works comply with the
relevant requirements in part J of Schedule 1 of the Building regulations.
Print name and title…………………………………………………………………..Profession…………………………………..
Capacity……………………………………………………………………………...Telephone No. ……………………………..
Address………………………………………………………………………………………………..Postcode…………………..
Signed………………………………………………………………………………..Date………………………………………...
Registered member of.. (e.g. CORGI, OFTEC, HETAS, NACE, NACS)………………………………………………………….
7. Hearth. Form of construction, new or existing?
8. Inspection and testing after completion
Test carried out by:
Test and results
Flue Visual
Inspection Sweeping
Coring ball
Smoke
Appliance (where included) spillage
6. Chimney or flue construction
a, State the type or make and whether new or existing
b, Internal flue size (and equivalent height, where calculated
natural draught gas appliances only)
c, If clay or concrete flue liners used confirm that they are
correctly jointed with socket end uppermost and
state jointing materials used.
d, If an existing chimney has been refurbished with a new
Liner, Type and make of liner fitted.
e, Details of flue outlet terminal and diagram reference.
Outlet Details: / Complies with:
f, Number and angle of bends
g, Provision for cleaning and recommended frequency.
Page 15
Arden Stove
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
Annual Maintenance
It is important that your appliance is regularly
serviced in accordance with these instructions.
This should be carried out at least annually by a
qualified person and should consist of the
following :
Cleaning
Important; Under some circumstances soot can
quickly build up on the throat plate and adjacent
areas. The throat plate should be removed and
checked monthly, and any debris stripped off.
Similarly, clean the upper surface of the firebox.
Remove the firebrick linings and throat plate,
inspect all rope gaskets on doors, glass etc, and re
-order any items that may need replacing from
your Aarrow dealer.
With a wire brush clean inside the appliance
paying particular attention to the small inlet holes
of the air wash on the inside, above the fire door.
Sweep the chimney and confirm that it is sound.
Examine all joints in the flue pipe etc, and re-seal if
necessary. Re-assemble and leave with the air
inlet and air wash control about half way open.
This will allow a free flow of air through the
appliance thus preventing moisture and
condensation from building up inside the stove and
chimney.
Chimney Sweeping
Sweeping should be carried out with an
appropriate sized bristle brush and rods to suit
chimney size and type. As with all appliances
regular sweeping of the flue is essential to avoid
danger of blockage and the escape of poisonous
fumes. Access for cleaning should also be
incorporated in the chimney (e.g.. Soot door or
access through the register plate).
Any existing chimney should be swept prior to
installation of the appliance, and swept again a
second time within one month of regular use after
installation to establish frequency of seeping
required. This should be done by a competent
person such as a NACS chimney engineer who will
provide a Certificate Of Chimney Sweeping.
The whole flue way including the outlet must be
swept at least twice per burning season. It is
important that the flue ways, flue pipe and chimney
be cleaned prior to lighting the fire after a
prolonged shut down period.
Door Glass
The door glass should remain clear during normal
burning. However, under certain conditions, such
as burning at a low rate or damp wood, or overnight burning, the glass may become somewhat
blackened. To remedy this, operate the appliance
at a fast rate. Alternatively when the stove is cold,
open the door and clean the inside face of the
glass with a damp cloth or with glass cleaner
(available from fire stockists). A piece of cloth
moistened with vinegar and dipped in wood ash
(not coal ash) will provide a good soft scourer to
remove the soot without scratching the glass.
Outer finish
The outer finish of the appliance is a durable high
temperature paint. It is best cleaned, by brushing
down, with a clean shoe brush. Do not allow
moisture to remain on the appliance whilst cold or
surface rust may form.
The high temperature paint should not require
attention for some time, depending on use. The
hotter the fire burns sooner repainting will be
necessary. Aerosol tins of paint are available for
complete refurbishing.
Before repainting make sure that the fire is out and
the stove is cold.
• Remove the door glass
• Lightly wire brush, or rub with wire wool, the
body of the appliance to remove any loose
paint or rust.
• Mask or remove items such as brass work.
• Any adjacent brickwork, mantelpiece, hearth
etc, should be carefully masked for quite a
distance around the appliance. (This
precaution is to prevent discolouration of the
surrounding brickwork or wall paper etc.)
Re-spray in a well ventilated area, avoid breathing the vapour. Refer to safety instructions on
paint cans.
• When the paint is dry refit the door glass &
any other parts previously removed.
• Leave the appliance for eight hours before
lighting a fire.
• Burn slowly for the first four hours, then build
up heat slowly to gradually cure paint.
Note: Use genuine Valor touch up spray as some
paints interact. This could ruin the finish and
invalidate the guarantee.
Page 16
Arden Stove
SERVICE & MAINTEANCE
Fig. 5 Removing airwash assembly
Fig. 6 Adjusting Door Hinges
ADJUSTING THE DOOR HINGES
Once the appliance has been under fire for a
period of time the fire door may appear to have
moved out alignment with relation to the door
aperture or catch. This is quite normal and due
to the settling of the casing.
The fire door can be re-aligned by user as
follows:-
• When the appliance is cold, open the fire
door so that it is at right angles to the front
of the fire.
• Lift the fire door off its hinges (fig. 7)
• Gently tap the hinge pins in a direction to
compensate for the misalignment (fig. 6)
• Refit the door and check to ensure it now sit
square to the body, if not repeat above
steps
SUMMER STORAGE/NON USAGE
Please ensure that your stove is left clean and
moving components are well lubricated for the
summer months (during periods of prolonged non
use). If possible store the throat plate outside of
the stove, check all moveable components at
regular intervals to ensure they are moving freely.
Allow air movements through the stove by
opening the air wash and primary inlets controls
to about half way open or leave the door ajar.
This will allow a free flow of air through the stove
thus preventing moisture and condensation
forming inside the stove and chimney.
This preventative maintenance will ensure your
stove stays in the best condition for the coming
winter months.
DISASSEMBLE THE AIR WASH
The Valor Arden air wash may be disassembled
for cleaning or adjustment. To achieve this, the
following procedure should be followed.
This should only be carried out when the fire is
cold and unlit
• Support Airwash cover with one hand
• Move cover up by smartly tapping the bottom
with a hammer (Fig. 5)
• Remove assembly from appliance
• Clean and / or adjust
• Refit using reverse procedure
Page 17
Arden Stove
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
Fire Door Glass Replacement
In the event of the door glass being broken it
can easily be replaced
• The door should be lifted off the hinges so
that the above operation can be carried out
on a workbench or similar level surface.
This should be done when the appliance is
cold (fig. 7)
• Unscrew the two nuts on the inside of the
door securing the retaining clips.
• Carefully remove any pieces of broken glass
and sealing gasket wearing suitable gloves
Refit New Gasket
• The fitting of new gasket is shown below
(fig. 8a)
• Re-seat the new glass, ensuring the sealing
gasket is flat and in contact with the glass
•
Replace the two retaining clips and nuts. Do
not over-tighten the nuts as damage may
occur to the glass (fig. 8c)
Fig. 8b Fitting New Glass
Fig. 8c Tighten nuts
Fig. 7 Removal of Stove Door
Fig. 8a Fitting New Door Gasket
Page 18
Arden Stove
SERVCE & MAINTENANCE
Fire Door Rope Replacement
Periodically, visually check over the fire door rope
seal for any damage, cuts or tears and any
detached sections. The rope gasketing can be
replaced, using the universal rope sealing kit (See
spare parts, Page 22).
Please follow the instructions below:-
• Ensure the stove is cold and unlit
• Lift the door of the appliance and lay onto a flat
surface with the rear face upwards.
• Carefully remove old rope gasket and old
adhesive. Take note of the layout of the rope
seal, ensure no traces of old adhesive, rust or
flakey paint are present as this will result in an
unsound joint.
• Apply the rope fixative following the
instructions on the bottle.
• Press the rope gasketing into the channel on
the rear of the door casting, following the same
layout as the old rope seal. See fig. 8b
• Just before the final end, cut the rope seal to
length and glue into position.
• Allow 30 minutes, before refitting the door to
the appliance.
Fig. 8d Rope Replacement
Page 19
Arden Stove
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fuel Types
SAFETY NOTICE
The most efficient use of this appliance is with
the fire door(s) closed at all times, apart from
re-fuelling (when alight) or cleaning (when
cold).
NEVER leave the appliance unattended for an
extended length of time with the door(s) open.
If this is the case, a spark guard must be used
and the operating efficiency of the appliance
will decrease.
WOOD— Any type of wood is suitable provided it
is well seasoned and has a moisture content below
20%. This usually implies that the timber has been
suitably stored to allow moisture to evaporate for at
least nine months in the case of soft woods, and at
least eighteen months in the case of hard wood.
We recommend that for general burning, wood
should be split into logs of no more than 100mm
(4”) diameter.
WARNING : wet wood must not be used as this
will greatly contribute to the creation of tar and
creosote which may, in extreme cases, run down
the chimney in liquid form. This will seriously
damage both the chimney and the appliance , and
increase the risk of a chimney fire.
Please Note : If you have sticky tar inside the
appliance or chimney your wood is ‘Green’ or
too wet.
Please Note : The burn classification for all
appliances in these instructions are classed as
intermittent use.
Recommended Reading ;
“Wood as a fuel” available from the Forestry
Commission.
PAPER– Paper will burn successfully. Burn dry
paper only or chimney damage will occur.
WARNING : NEVER BURN PLASTICS OR
HOUSEHOLD WASTE IN YOUR STOVE.
WARNING : NEVER BURN LIQUID FUELS IN
YOUR STOVE.
PLEASE CONTACT : The Manufacturer
For Further Details & Advice On The
Use Of Other Fuels.
Note:
For additional further advise on fuels, please refer to
HETAS, Tel 0845 634 5625 or www.hetas.co.uk and or
Solid Fuel Association, Tel 0845 601 4406 or
www.solid-fuel.co.uk
HETAS Approval only covers the use of wood on the
appliance and does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with other fuels, nor does it cover
instructions for uses of other fuels.
Lighting The Fire
Prior to lighting the stove for the first time,
check with the installer that :
• Installation and all building work is complete.
• The chimney is sound and has been swept and
is free from obstruction.
• Adequate provision for combustion air has been
made, i.e. a permanent vent of at least 550mm
sq per KW of rated output above 5KW, is fitted in
the room in which the appliance is installed.
Please note page 10, if the flue stabiliser is fitted
to the flue.
• That Building Regulations and any local by laws
have been followed during installation. See
installation section of this manual.
• All firebox liner panels and throat plate are in
place.
• That the chimney draw has been checked and is
within specification. With the chimney warm, the
draught should be between 1-2 mm water gauge
or 0.1 to 0.2 mbar.
WARNING : An over drawing chimney can cause
over firing, resulting in damage to the appliance.
ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE READ &
UNDERSTOOD THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE LIGHTING THE FIRE.
ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE FIRE
GLOVES WHEN REFUELLING YOUR STOVE.
Page 20
Arden Stove
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Burning Wood
• Set the fire; by using rolled up newspaper and
lay a layer of dry kindling wood on top of this.
• Use 2 or 3 fire lighters to light the kindling.
• Set the primary air and air wash controls to fully
open position. See page 27.
• After the kindling has caught light, leave the fire
door ajar by about 20mm. This will aid flue draw.
• The flue draw should be established after 5
minutes and the kindling will burnt down to form
an ember bed.
• Carefully load the stove with well seasoned
wood and close the fire door.
• After 10 to 15 minutes, regulate the air wash
control, typically reduce to approximately half
way.
• Similarly, reduce the primary air control, to the
off position (-) as generally no air from below the
grate is required when burning wood.
Please Note : The high temperature paint acquires
durability by being “cured” during the initial firings
of the appliance. It will give off fumes which are
non toxic, but certain persons may find they have
an unpleasant or irritant effect. Ensure that the
surrounding area is well ventilated during this time.
Reduced Burning
Please Note : Classification of these appliances
are for intermittent use.
Lower or reduced burn rates are possible by reducing the primary and secondary (air wash) air
inlet controls to a lower setting. Please note if both
controls are set on the minimum settings the
appliance will be starved of air and die down.
WARNING : when wood is burnt slowly in a closed
appliance, it produces moisture and tar, which will
create condensation and deposits in the chimney.
This effect can be minimised by burning hard for a
short period, 15 to 20 minutes, twice a day.
Please Note : To avoid chimney problems your
appliance should not be burnt at a reduced
burn rate without a period of fast burning.
WARNING : Properly installed, with a suitable
flue or chimney and operated and maintained,
this appliance will not emit fumes into the
dwelling.
Occasional fumes when de-ashing and
re-fuelling may occur. However, persistent fume
emission is potentially dangerous and must be
investigated by a HETAS registered installer.
Stop using the appliance if you smell fumes or
see smoke escaping.
If fume emission does persist, the following
immediate actions should be taken :
• Open doors and windows to ventilate room.
• Let the fire die or extinguish and safely dispose of
fuel from the appliance.
• Check for flue or chimney blockage, and clean if
required.
Seek expert advice from your HETAS registered
installer. Do not attempt to re-light the fire until the
cause of the fume emission has been identified and
corrected.
Ash Removal
The appliance will require ash to be removed
periodically but an ash bed of approximately 20mm
(3/4”) should be maintained. Ash may be removed
with a small shovel whilst the fire is still lit by raking
the embers of a low fire to one side of the firebox
and carefully removing the ash, then repeating the
procedure for the other side. Care must be taken
not to risk burning of hands or household objects
from falling embers.
Emptying the Ash Pan.
Open the fire door. Fit the fork end of the operating
tool into the ash pan and remove from the ash pit
chamber.
See fig. 9 (page 21) for information.
Page 21
Arden Stove
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 13 Fully Closed
OVER FIRING & CHIMNEY FIRES
Do Not over fire your appliance. Using
flammable liquids or too much wood or firing the
stove at maximum for prolonged periods may
result in over-firing. If the chimney connector or
casing glows red the appliance is being over-
-fired this may result in a chimney fire. If this
occurs :-
• Call the Fire Service - Dial 999
• Immediately close all of the air inlets to the
appliance to reduce the air supply to the fire.
• Move items of furniture and combustibles
away from the stove to reduce the risk of a fire
and to allow access for the Fire Service.
• Ensure access to the loft space is available.
• Evacuate the property
A chimney fire may cause structural damage to
the chimney, DO NOT use the appliance until the
chimney and connector has been repaired or
replaced. This should be done by a HETAS
registered engineer.
MULTI PURPOSE OPERATING
TOOL
Your Arden stove comes with a multi-purpose
tool which is used to remove the ash pan (See
Fig.9) Fit the fork end of the tool into the two
slots in the ash pan rear face, ensure the forks
are fully engaged to prevent an accident from
occurring.
AIR INLET CONTROLS
The Arden stove has two air inlet controls:-
• The air wash system (so called because pre
-heated air washes across the inner face of
the door glass keeping it clean) which provides over draught
• The primary air inlet, providing under
draught to the base of the fire chamber
through controls on the bottom of the stove
door.
AIRWASH SYSTEM
The air wash has an internal sliding plate with
slots, housed within the door casting and is
located at the top of the door. Sliding the knob
to the extreme right fully opens the air wash,
sliding to the extreme left fully closes the air
wash. (See fig. 10 & 11)
PRIMARY AIR
Moving the knob to the right opens the internal
slider allowing, air to enter the appliance.
Moving the control to the left, closes the slider.
This is useful when first lighting the fire as
extra under draught air is required to establish
the fire, but this control should be in the closed
position when burning wood.
Fig. 9. Operating Tool & Ash Pan
Fig. 10
Fully Closed
Fig. 11
Fully Open
Fig. 12 Fully Open
Page 22
Arden Stove
SPARE PARTS LIST
Please Note: The serial number of your stove can be found stamped into the
casing, centrally just below the bottom edge of the fire door aperture
Part Description & Visual Aid
(not to scale)
Spare part
Number
1. Fuel grate AFS1078
2. Feet & Fixings AFS1079
3. Throat
plate
AFS1074
4. Flue
spigot
AFS009A
5. Hot plate AFGS064
6. Ash pan AFS058
7. Operating
tool
AFS008
8. Rear Liners AFS1069
9. Side Liners AFS1068
10. Instructions AFS1080
11. Airwash
assembly
AFS1077
Part Description & Visual Aid
(not to scale)
Spare part
Number
12. Rope kit
with glue
AFS1021
13. Glass clips
& Fixings
AFS1010
14. Glass kit
with gasket
AFS1075
15. Hinge kit
with fixings
AFS047
16. Fire door
complete
AFS044
Page 23
Arden Stove
GUARANTEE
Your Valor Arden stove carries a guarantee against defects of manufacture and faulty
workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. This does not apply to items which
would be subject to fair wear and tear. Fire box liner panels, Fuel retainers, Throat plate, Door
rope, Door glass and gaskets are not covered by the guarantee. However should you have any
problems with your appliance please contact your Valor stockist who will have the knowledge and
facilities to help you.
Valor will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental loss, damage, or injury
however caused.
USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY VALOR WILL INVALIDATE THE
APPLIANCE WARRANTY.
All Guarantee periods commence on the date of purchase and are non-transferable.
Our guarantee is offered as an addition to your statutory rights.
The guarantee is applicable to the original purchaser only and is non-transferable.
This installation and operating manual gives sufficient detail to enable the appliance to be installed
and maintained. If further information is required, our Valor Technical Helpline will be pleased to
help.
Please telephone: 08706 061 065 (local rates apply)
If you are calling from the republic of Ireland please phone 0044 08706 061 065
When you contact the helpline, they will need to know:-
1. Your Name, Address, Post Code and Telephone Number.
2. Date of Purchase and Supplier Details..
3. Name of Installer.
4. Stove Serial Number.
5. Clear and concise details of the Fault.
Please complete the following for you own records..
Date of purchase
…………………………………...
Model……………………………………………… Serial Number…………………………………………..
Name and Address of Supplier………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Name and Address of Installer…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
BK018
Final Factory Check list
Stove Model …………….
………………….
I’ve checked it
and its O.K .
Quality
Finish
Parts
Flue Outlet
Hot Plate
Grate
Firebox Liners
Throat Plate
Air Wash
Door Catches
Feet & Fixings
Ash Pan
Operating Tool
Operating & Installation Manual
Assembled By……………………….
Checked by…………………………..
Baxi Fires Division, Wood Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 9QP
Tel: 08706 061 064
Fax: 0121 373 8181
Email: www.fires&stoves.com
Loading...