Operating & Installation Manual The Apex Multifuel Stove PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Rev 3 2004 Part No: AFS1130
Congratulations on your choice of an Aarrow Stove. More than 20 years experience has been put into the development of the Apex to ensure ultimate performance and years of trouble free enjoyment. Every detail on the fire has been carefully engineered and designed which is why we are so confident in the reliability of our product.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Page INSTALLATION Page Safety Notices 5 General Precautions 15 The Principle of the Fire 5 Handling 15 Check List 6 Hearth 15 Technical Data 7 Combustible Materials 15 Firebox Liner Panels 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Firebox Linings and Throat Plate Removal 8 Throat Plate Inspection 16 Airwash System 8 Fitting the Optional Floor Fixing Kit 16 Multi-Purpose Operating Tool 9 Assembling the Multifuel Grate 17 Riddling 9 Flues & Chimneys 18-21 Fire Door
WARNING TO ALL MULTIFUEL USERS PETROLEUM COKE SOME OF WHOSE BRAND NAMES ARE "CALCO", "PETROCOKE" OR "WONDERCO" MUST NOT BE BURNED IN THIS APPLIANCE TO USE THESE FUELS WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE www.solidfuel.co.uk IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE SOLID FUEL ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE NUMBER 0800 600 000 THE USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY ARADA LTD WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE.
INTRODUCTION SAFETY A fireguard conforming to BS 8423: 2002 should be used in the presence of children and old/or infirm people. If the appliance is used with the fire door open, a spark guard conforming to BS 3248 should be fitted. Do not use aerosol sprays or any other flame 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.
CHECK LIST Inside the appliance you should find the following: Part Description &Visual Aid (not to scale) Apex Multifuel Part No. 7 AFS001 2 AFS1012 1 AFS1102 1(5”) AFS010 1(5”) AFS009 1 AFS1103 1 AFS008 2 AFS1108 2 AFS1106 1 AFS204 1 AFS1130 1. Grate bars 2. Fuel retainers 3. Throat plate 4. Flue spigot 5. Hot plate 6. Ash pan 7. Operating tool 8. Rear liners 9. Side liners 10. Fire door handle 11.
TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA Room Min/Max Room Heater Only Output (kW) Room Heater with Domestic Hot Water with add in boiler type 1 - 7 kW 0 Max Output to Room (kW) 5 kW Max Output to Water (kW) 2 kW Height (mm) 550 Width (mm) 447 Depth (mm) 362 Height to Centre of the Rear Flue (mm) Depth from Back to Centre of Flue (mm) Flue Diameter Weight unpacked packed Apex Multifuel Stoves Apex Multifuel 432.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FIREBOX LININGS & THROAT PLATE The Apex Multifuel stoves firebox has reflective liners to the sides and rear and a specially shaped throat plate which sits on the liners. If these are not in place please refer to page 16 to install these. Fig. 1 Fully Closed Fig. 2 Fully Open Even when all the slots are completely shut a "bleed" of secondary air will be maintained ensuring that inflammable gases are burnt off.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MULTI - PURPOSE OPERATING TOOL Your Aarrow fire comes with a multi-purpose tool, which is used for, riddling and setting the multifuel grate position and for emptying the ash pan. (Fig. 4) Fig. 5a loosening fire door. Fig. 4 RIDDLING Use the operating tool for setting the grate in the coal burning position or the wood burning position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS •Remove the four glass clips and two retaining bars (Fig 6b). Fig. 6b removing glass retaining bars. •Carefully remove any pieces of broken glass, and sealing gasket wearing suitable gloves. •Re-seat the new gasket and glass, ensuring the sealing gasket is flat and in contact with the glass (fig 6c) Fig. 6c Replacing glass. •Replace the two retaining bars. •Replace the four glass clips. Do not over-tighten the screws as damage may occur to the glass. •Replace the fire door.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUEL TYPES 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 130mm (5") diameter. Larger logs can be used for overnight burning.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE READ & UNDERSTOOD THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LIGHTING THE FIRE. ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE FIRE GLOVES WHEN REFUELLING YOUR STOVE. SOLID FUEL BURNING •Set the grate to ‘coal’ position. •Ensure that the ash pan is in position and the fire doors are closed. •Set the air wash to one quarter open position. •Set the primary inlet to the fully open position •Light in the normal manner with paper and kindling, or use a fire lighter.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ASH REMOVAL The ash pan should be emptied at least twice a day or when the level of ash reaches the top of the ash pan. On no account should the ash be allowed to build up to touch the grate as this will greatly shorten its life. DE - ASHING It is necessary to maintain an ash layer on the upper surface of the grate bars, in order to protect them so de-ashing should cease as soon as the first red embers drop into the ash pan.
SERVICING ANNUAL MAINTENANCE It is important that your fire 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. Remove the firebricks lining and throat plate, inspect all gasketing on doors, glass etc., and re-order any items that may need replacing, from your Aarrow dealer.
INSTALLATION GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Note - All installations must conform to the appropriate building regulations. 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 and BS4543.
INSTALLATION FIREBOX LINER PANELS The Apex Multifuel stoves have reflective liners to the sides and back. The throat plate sits on top of the side and rear panels. These should come fitted to your fire, if however they are not proceed as follows to fit them. •Remove the front brace retainer. •Set the small liner into the back of the fire. •Insert side liner panels •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.
INSTALLATION MULTIFUEL GRATE GRATE GRATE BAR REPLACEMENT The grates in the Apex Multifuel units comprise a series of reciprocating cast iron bars seated on a pivoted "comb". All bars in the grate are identical, but every other bar is turned through 180 degrees, with the ends of the bars marked "H" sitting on the high sections of the comb, and the ends marked "L" sitting on the low sections. After extended use it may be necessary to replace some of the grate bars.
INSTALLATION FITTING THE FLUE OUTLET AND HOT PLATE The flue outlet spigot is found 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 faces of the flue outlet and the blanking plate. Fit the outlet to the appliance in the desired position .
INSTALLATION Due to the gradual introduction of European 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.
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INSTALLATION TYPICAL METAL INSULATED CHIMNEY SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED TO THE CHIMNEY MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING REGULATIONS AND BS7566 PTS 1-4 PLAN VIEW OF REGISTER PLATE AND CLEARANCES FOR NON INSULATED FLUES A is minimum clearance for non-insulated flue = 1.
INSTALLATION ADD IN BOILERS Apex multifuel stoves offer the option of a slab boiler, which occupies the position of the rear firebox liner panels. Fitting: •Remove the fuel retainers, rear firebox liner panels and throat plate. •Knock out the blanking discs in the back plate corresponding to the terminals on the boiler. •Introduce the boiler to the appliance through the main fire door and locate the terminal pipes through the back plate holes and seal around boiler terminals with fire cement.
INSTALLATION Primary flow and return pipes should be 28mm diameter. The cylinder should be installed at a higher level than the appliance, and as close to it as possible (the higher the cylinder the faster the circulation). The flow and return pipes should not be longer than 20ft each. Pipe runs should rise continually from the boiler to the cylinder. A radiator of approximately 25 sq.ft.
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Hearths, Fireplaces, Flues and Chimneys This checklist is to ensure hearths, fireplaces, flues and chimneys are satisfactory, and to 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....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................
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PARTS LIST Part Description Visual Aid (not to scale) Apex Part No. 1. Fuel Retainers AFS1012 2. Throat Plate AFS1102 3. Grate Bar AFS001 4. Hot Plate AFS009 5. Operating Tool AFS008 6. Ashpan AFS1103 7.
PARTS LIST Part Description Visual Aid (not to scale) Apex Part No. 8. Liner Set AFS1104 9. Side Liner AFS1106 10. Back Liner Set AFS1108 11. Glass Replacement Kit Complete with Gasket AFS1110 12. Glass Clips AFS1111 13. Hinge kit Comprises 2 Hinges & 8 Fixings Per Set. AFS1115 14.
PARTS LIST Part Description 15. Fire Door Rope Kit Complete with Door Rope Glue. 16. Main Door Assembly Complete with Handle,Glass, Gaskets,Clips and Seal. Visual Aid (not to scale) Apex Part No. AFS048 AFS1112 17. Comb with Extension AFS1114 18. Fire Door Locking Assembly AFS204 19. Rear Grate Bar Support AFS1118 20. Aarrow Fires Gauntlet Gloves AFS997 21. Optional Floor Fixing Kit.
GUARANTEE Guarantee All Guarantee periods commence on the date of purchase and are non-transferable. Once again we would like to thank you for buying an Aarrow fire. Our Guarantee is offered as an addition to your statutory rights. When you buy an Aarrow Fire, you are not only buying a first class appliance - you are buying a commitment from us to look after you and your appliance for as long as you want.
SERVICE RECORD Date of Visit Company Work Carried Out Signature Should you have any questions about your Apex Multifuel Stove that is not covered in this manual please contact your Aarrow retailer. Please keep all repair receipts safely. Please ensure you have this manual available when an engineer visits as they will complete the service record chart.
FINAL FACTORY CHECK LIST Model.................................. Serial No............................. QUALITY FINISH PARTS FLUE OUTLET I’ve checked it and it’s O.K. HOT PLATE FUEL RETAINERS GRATE BAR FIREBOX LININGS Assembled by............................. THROAT PLATE Checked by ................................
