ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE RAIS GABO, RAIS PINA, RAIS VOLA / SOAPSTONE IMPORTANT INFORMATION On first lighting the stove you must be careful not to touch the painted surfaces and it is MOST IMPORTANT that the door is kept slightly ‘ajar’ in order for the door seal and sealant to cure. This will prevent the door seal sticking to the painted body and becoming damaged.
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ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Rais Gabo, Rais Pina, Rais Vola and Rais Vola Soapstone Revision : Date : 2011 INTRODUCTION ...………………………………………………………….. WARRANTY ..…………………………………………………….………….. SPECIFICATIONS ………………………………………………………….. CONVECTION ………………………………………………………………. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ………………………………….……… CHIMNEY ………………………………………………………….…………. INSTALLATION ……………………………………………………………... OPERATION OF SWIVEL BASE ….……………………………………….
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Rais wood burning stove. These appliances have been approved by HETAS as intermittent operating appliances for burning wood logs only. A Rais wood burning stove is more than just a heat source: it also shows that you care about design and quality in your home. To make the most of your wood burning stove it is important that you read the manual thoroughly before installing and using it.
12 140 Min. uptake / Min. draught (Pascal): Weight (kg): 260 5.4 140 12 1.5 260 5.4 150 12 1.5 376 / 245 / 367 530 / 421 / 1190 Ca. 80 2 6 5 Rais Vola Please Note, this appliance has been tested by the manufacturers and works on a 3m straight flue. 260 5.4 203 12 1.5 376 / 245 / 367 540 / 430 / 1230 Ca. 80 2 6 5 Rais Vola Soapstone Fuelling should be undertaken within 3 hours 260 Smoke gas temperature (°C): Intermittent operation: 5.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Convection Rais stoves are convection stoves. This means that the stove’s back and side panels are not overheated. Convection means that there is a circulation of air, which ensures that the heat is distributed more evenly throughout the entire room. The cold air is sucked in at the base of the stove and up through the convection channel, which runs along the stove’s combustion chamber.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Installation Instructions The following pages give instructions for the safe and proper installation of this heating appliance in the UK. These instructions cover the basic principles of installation, although some details may need slight modification to suit particular local site conditions.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Chimney The chimney is the driving force which makes the stove function. In order for the stove to perform satisfactorily the chimney height must be sufficient to ensure the correct draught of 14 to 18 Pa, so as to clear the products of combustion and prevent problems of smoke leaking into the room when the stove is lit. Note: A chimney height of not less than 4.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone If it is found that there is excessive draught in the chimney then either an adjustable flue damper or alternatively a draught stabiliser should be fitted. The adjustable flue damper should not close off the flue entirely, but should in its closed position leave a minimum continuous opening free area of at least 20 % of the total cross sectional area of the flue or fluepipe. Adequate provision e.g.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Installation It is prohibited to carry out unauthorised alterations to the stove. There must be plenty of fresh air in the room where the stove is being installed, in order to ensure proper combustion. Note that any mechanical exhaust ventilation e.g. an extraction hood may reduce the air supply. Any air grilles must be placed in such a manner, that the air supply is not blocked.
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ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone If the stove has a turntable then please do the following: Lift up the positioning bolt and rotate the stove at 30° intervals. When you have reached the desired position, release the positioning bolt, and turn the stove slightly until the bolt clicks into place.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Mount the Soapstones as illustrated: 1. Remove the screw ( 1 ) 2. Remove the back panel ( 2 ) 3. Loosen the nut ( 3 ) under the top plate. 4. Remove the top plate ( 4 ) push the top plate backwards and lift up.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone 5. Carefully place the Soapstone on the socket ( 6 ) 6. Push the two flat head screws ( 7 ) through the plate ( 8 ) 7. Put the brass bushes ( 9 ) onto the screws between the plate and the Soapstone ( 5 ) 8. Tighten the flat head screw into the Soapstone bush ( 10 ) 8.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone 10. Refasten the nut under the top plate ( 3 ) 11. Replace the back panel ( 2 ) 12. Replace the screw ( 1 ) and fasten the back panel ( 2 ) 13.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Installation distance in case of combustible wall To find out whether the wall next to where the stove is going to be installed is flammable, you should contact your building contractor or the local building authorities. The hearth should be able to accommodate the weight of the stove. The chimney must be independently supported by wall brackets or a ceiling support plate. The weight of the stove is indicated in the brochure.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Installation distance for noncombustible walls. We recommend a minimum distance to noncombustible material of 50mm (F) for cleaning considerations.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone For the Installer Finally before firing the stove for the first time a check should be made to ensure that the assembly and stove installation has been satisfactory and that there are no leaks in any seals in the appliance and appliance connections to the chimney. Ensure that the appliance and chimney flue are functioning correctly before finally handing over to the user.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Operating instructions Please note that HETAS Appliance Approval only covers the use of dry seasoned wood logs on this appliance. HETAS Approval does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with the wood logs, nor does it cover instructions for the use of other fuels. Fuel The stove is designed and approved in accordance with EN 13240 and NS 3058 for stoking split, dried firewood.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Drying and storage Drying wood takes time: proper air drying takes approximately 2 years. Here are some tips: Store the wood sawn, split and stacked in an airy, sunny place, which is protected against rain (the south side of the house is particularly suitable). Store the firewood stacks at a hand's breadth apart, as this ensures that the air flowing through takes the moisture with it.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Regulating the combustion air All RAIS stoves are equipped with a onehanded operating lever for regulating the damper. The stovespecific regulating mechanisms can be seen on the diagrams. Primary air is the combustion air added to the primary combustion zone, i.e. the bed of glowing embers. This air, which is cold, is only used in the lighting stage. Secondary air is the air which is added in the gas combustion zone, i.e.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Using the wood burning stove Adjusting the air damper. The damper has 3 settings. Position 1 The damper is closed meaning that there is no air intake. Position 2 Push the lever until the first click. This position gives full secondary air. During normal use the lever is set between position 1 and 2. When the flames are clear and yellow, the damper is set correctly, i.e. resulting in a slow/optimal burning.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone First usage A careful start pays off. Start with a small fire, so that the wood burning stove can get accustomed to the high temperature. This gives the best start and any damage is avoided. Be aware that a strange but harmless odour and smoke concoction may emanate from the surface of the stove, the first time you fire up. This is because the paint and materials need to harden.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone To light the stove, use alcohol briquettes or similar, as well as approximately 2kg of firewood, split into kindling sticks. Set the air damper to the fully open position. Tips before firing up: Open a door or window close to the wood burning stove. If there is ‘storm’ in the stove coming from the chimney it is advisable to place a screwed up piece of newspaper between the upper baffle plate and the chimney.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone When the flames are clear, after approximately 510 minutes, close the door. Damper see adjustment of the damper. After approximately 1020 minutes, when you have a good bed of glowing embers, add 23 pieces of wood. Leave the door ajar until the fire has caught properly, then close the door. Damper see adjustment of the damper. After approximately 5 minutes, or when the flames are clear and stable, close the damper gradually.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Cleaning and care The wood burning stove and the chimney must be serviced by a chimney sweep twice a year. During cleaning and care, the stove must be cold. If the glass is sooty: Moisten a piece of paper or newspaper, dip it in the ash, and rub the sooty glass with it. Now rub with a dry piece of paper and the glass will become clean. As an alternative you can use glass cleaner, which you can buy from you RAIS distributor.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Cleaning of the flue ways Remove the baffle plate by lifting it upwards and tilting on it’s end. The other end is lowered and the baffle plate turned a little. Gently take out the baffle plate. Remove the upper baffle plate by pushing it towards the smoke leader, tilting it slightly and then carefully pulling it out. Push up the smoke leader, lift it from the pins and then pull it out downwards.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Problem solving Smoke spillage around door: could be due to too low draught in the chimney <12Pa check if the flue or chimney is blocked check if a extraction hood is switched on; if it is, switch it off and open a window/door in the proximity of the stove for a short while. Soot on glass: could be because the firewood is too wet.
ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone Accessories and spare parts If spare parts other than those recommended by RAIS are used, the warranty is voided. All replacement spare parts can be purchased from your RAIS distributor / stockist. See the following spare parts diagrams for the individual products.
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ENGLISH RAIS manual for Rais Gabo, Pina, Vola & Vola Soapstone U K Distributor. Robeys Ltd. Riverside, Goods Road, Belper, Derbyshire, England. DE56 1UU Tel: 01773 820940 Fax: 01773 820477 E Mail: info@robeys.co.uk www.robeys.co.
