Operating & Installation Manual Signature Inset 5 PLEASE RETAIN THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE BK075 EN 13240:2001+ Amd. A2:2004 Rev. 06 October2009 Part No.
Congratulations on your choice of an Aarrow Stove. More than 20 years experience has been put into the development of our Signature Inset range to ensure ultimate performance and years of trouble free use and enjoyment. Every detail of the stove has been carefully designed and engineered which is why we are so confident in the reliability of our products.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Page No. OPERATING INSTRUCTION Page No.
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.
INTRODUCTION SAFETY THE PRINCIPLE OF THE STOVE A fireguard conforming to BS 8423:2002 should be used in the presence 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, initial lighting or de-ashing. Your Aarrow stove is built to the highest standard of craftsmanship using the best materials and the most modern equipment available.
CHECK LIST Inside the appliance body you should find the following: Part Description & Visual Aid (not to scale) Signature Inset 5 1. Fuel Retainer 1 2. Throat Plate 1 3. Side Liner 2 4. Back Liner 1 5. Wood Burning Tray 1 6. Tertiary Air Bar 1 7. Ash Pan 1 8. Operating Tool 1 9.
CHECK LIST Inside the appliance body you should find the following, Cont: Part Description & Visual Aid (not to scale) Signature Inset 5 10. Fire Door Handle 1 11. Heat resistance Mitten 1 12. Optional Fixing Bolts 2 DATA PLATE INFORMATION Data Plate Information Please Note : The Aarrow Signature 5 stove is fitted with a data plate located on the bottom of the right hand leg as shown opposite. The data given is that registered on the HETAS website, stating the output and performance of the stove.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical Data Nominal Heat Output (kW) 4.8 Efficiency Nett (%) 80.1 Mean Flue Gas Temperature (°c) 261 Mean CO Emissions @ 13% O2 (%) 0.50 Height (mm) 590 Width (mm) 562 Depth Overall (mm) (Inc. handle) 435 Depth From Fire surround (mm) (Inc.
INSTALLATION GENERAL PRECAUTIONS HEARTH / FIRE SURROUND 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.
INSTALLATION The stove should fit into a standard 16” or 18” open fire place without the removal of the fire-back (chair brick), provided the same complies to BS 1251:1987. Some minor adjustment may be required to ensure a good fit. The decorative fire surround should be manufactured from non-combustible materials only.
INSTALLATION 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.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT NOTICE: During installation it is advisable to remove the Stove Door. The stove may become front heavy should the door be opened during positioning, prior to the stove being secured in place with the provided masonry bolts, ( See page 14 ). If the stove is left unsupported and the door is fully open it may tip forward causing damage to the stove door or stove body or to the surrounding hearth / brickwork etc.
INSTALLATION FIREBOX LINER PANELS The Aarrow Signature Inset 5 stoves use firebox liner panels to the sides and back. See fig 2 The throat plate sits on top of the sides and rear panels. These should come fitted to your stove, if however they are not, proceed as follows to fit them. • Open the fire door. • Remove the cast fuel retaining bar, by lifting free from the front brace. • Set the small liner into the back of the firebox. • Insert the side liner panels. (See Fig. 3) Fig. 3.
INSTALLATION MASONRY FIXING BOLTS FINAL CHECK LIST The Signature Inset 5 is supplied with masonry fixing bolts to allow the installer to bolt the stove in place, to the back of the chair brick if required. Before handing over the installation to the customer it is requirement under Document J that the appliance is lit and the functioning of the chimney system is checked for satisfactory operation. In order to do this is will be necessary to remove the ‘knock out’ hole plugs in the rear of the 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.
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.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 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. • Refit the door and check. Please Note : There is no adjustment to the door lock / catch assembly.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE FIRE DOOR ROPE REPLACEMENT FIRE DOOR GLASS REPLACEMENT Periodically, visually check over the fire door rope seal for any damage, cuts or tears and any detached sections. The rope gasket can be replaced, using the universal rope kit (see spare parts guide Page 28/29), please follow the instructions below : In the event of the door glass being broken it can easily be replaced.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE FIRE DOOR PRIMARY AIR INLET Once a year a check is required to inspect the primary air inlet assembly, located at the base of the fire door. • Lift the door assembly from the stove body and place on a level work bench, with the rear face upper most. • Remove the 2 x no. fixings. • Working from the front, withdraw the oval assembly from the door casting. • Clean the air slots within the door casting and slider plate.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Service Record Date of Visit Company Details Work Carried Out Signature Should you have any questions about your Aarrow Signature Inset stove that are not covered in this manual please contact your Aarrow dealer. Please keep all repair receipts safely. Please ensure you have this manual available when an engineer visits so they can complete the service record chart.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SUITABLE FUEL SAFETY NOTICE The most efficient use of this appliance is with the fire door closed at all times, apart from refuelling (when alight) or cleaning (when cold). NEVER leave the appliance unattended for an extended length of time with the door 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%.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BURNING WOOD • Set the fire by using rolled up newspaper and a layer of dry kindling wood on top of this. • Use 2 or 3 fire lighters to light the kindling. • Set the air wash control to the fully open position. See page 24. • After the kindling has caught light, leave the fire door ajar by about 20mm. This will aid flue draw. Please Note : To avoid chimney problems your appliance should not be burnt at a reduced burn rate without a period of fast burning.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 overfiring. 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 WARNING : The ash can be very hot. Empty only into a metal container.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AIR INLET CONTROLS AIR WASH SYSTEM The Aarrow Signature 5 stoves have two air inlet controls. The primary air inlet providing under draught to the base of the fire chamber through the control slider located under the oval at the base of the fire door. The air wash system, (secondary air) so called because its pre-heated high speed air, washes across the inner face of the door glass, keeping it clear. This also provides an over draught to the fuel bed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUEL RETAINER BAR A fuel retaining bar is supplied with the Signature 5 stove (Fig 17). For fitting please follow steps 1 to 3 detailed below.. Please Note—This should be carried out when the stove is cold and unlit. Fig 17 Lower mounting lugs Installing the cast fuel retainer Step 1 Step 3 Step 1, Insert the cast fuel retainer into the fire box, through the door aperture at a slight angle as shown.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MULTI PURPOSE OPERATING TOOL Your Aarrow stove is supplied with a multi purpose operating tool, used for adjusting the air inlet control and the removal of the ash pan. (See Fig 18) TO EMPTY THE ASH PAN The Signature 5 stoves are supplied with a unique ash pan. To empty or remove the ash pan, open the fire door, fit the fork end of the operating tool into the ash pan slots and remove from the ash pit chamber.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAIN FIRE DOOR HANDLE A stove mitten is supplied with your Aarrow Signature 5 stove, this is provided for the operation of the fire door handle whilst the stove is in use. Care must be taken when opening and closing the fire door as any surrounding areas of the stove will be very hot. WARNING : Never attempt to open the fire door whilst the appliance is in use WITHOUT the use of the stove mitten or suitable gloves, serious injuries may occur.
OPTIONAL EXTRA / ACCESSORIES Part Description Aerosol Touch Up Paint Visual Aid ( Not to Scale ) Signature 5 Inset AFS 101 Gothic Door Tracery SEB15 TRACEG Lattice Door Tracery SEB15 TRACEL Flue Gather Kit (Includes Fixings) Multi Fuel Upgrade Kit (includes Fixings) Page 28 5 INSET GATHER MFKITINSET5 Aarrow Signature Inset 5
SPARE PARTS Part Description Visual Aid ( Not to Scale ) Signature 5 Inset Replacement Manual AFS1397 Air Wash Control Knob (Includes Washer) AFS1405 Replacement Hot Glove AFS1285 Throat Plate AFS1402 Ash Pan AFS1395 Rear Liner AFS1410 Side Liner AFS1409 Complete Liner set AFS1408 Fuel Retainer AFS1378 Operating Tool AFS008 Rear of Body Face Rope Seal AFS1407 Aarrow Signature Inset 5 Page 29
SPARE PARTS Part Description Visual Aid ( Not to Scale ) Signature Inset 5 Replacement Door Glass Gasket and Clips AFS1365 Replacement Door Glass Kit (Includes Fixings) AFS1386 Hinge Kit (Includes Fixings) AFS1279 Fire Door Rope Kit & Glue AFS1021 Fire Door Assembly, Complete AFS1406 Fire Door handle Assembly AFS1385 Wood Burning Tray AFS1401 Tertiary Air Top (Includes Fixings) AFS1403 Wood Cover Plates (Includes Fixings) AFS1404 Replacement Primary Air Slider AFS1369 Stove Fixing Bo
GUARANTEE Guarantee Once again we would like to thank you for buying an Aarrow Signature 5 Inset stove. When you buy an Aarrow stove, 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. The Signature 5 Inset stove comes with a LIFETIME GUARANTEE against splitting or cracking of the main body. The main body being defined as the steel outer casing and items fixed immovably to the casing.
Lifetime Guarantee For your peace of mind Aarrow stoves give a Lifetime Guarantee against manufacturing defects of the main body* of its Signature 5 Inset stove. Additionally, all other parts are covered by a one year no quibble replacement guarantee. This guarantee covers replacement of the item only and does not extend to any other costs, including labour, incurred in its replacement. Documentation must be retained and produced in the event of a warranty claim.
GENERAL DIMENSIONS Maximum width in front of fireplace (210mm) Requires a 225mm hearth totalling 435mm 210 Aarrow Signature Inset Page 33
Final Factory Check list Stove Model :…’ SIGNI 5 W’ Serial No. ………………………………... Quality / Finish Parts I’ve checked it and its O.K ! Wood Burning Tray Wood Cover Plates (Internal & External Fitted) Cast Fuel Retainer Assembled By…………………………... Firebox Liners Checked By……………………………... Throat Plate Air Wash (function) Door Catch / Nickel Door Handle Ash Pan Operating Tool Operating & Installation Manual Heat Resistant Hot Glove Masonry Fixing Screws Date of Purchase………………………………..
