ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus USER MANUAL RAIS TOPAS & RAIS OPUS 1
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ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Rais Topas Rais Opus Revision: 2 Dato : December 2009 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 4 WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................................... 4 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Introduction Thank you for purchasing a RAIS wood burning stove. These appliances have been approved by HETAS Ltd 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.
6,4 232 Smoke gas mass flow (g/s): Smoke gas temperature (°C): 232 6,4 180/280 -12 1,5 370-380-411 Fuelling should should be undertaken within 3 hours 165 Weight (kg): Intermittent operation: -12 370-380-411 Combustion chamber’s width/depth/height (mm): Min. uptake / Min. draught (Pascal): 495-485-1300 Stove’s width/depth/height (mm): 1,5 Approx. 100 Heating area (m2): Recommended amount of wood when fuelling (kg): (Distributed on 2-3 logs of wood of approx. 25 cm) Approx.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Convection RAIS stoves are convection stoves. This means that the stove’s back and side panels are not over-heated. 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 up through the convection channel, which runs along the stove’s combustion chamber.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 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 detail may need slight modification to suit particular local site conditions.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 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 emanating into the room when firing. NOTE: A chimney height of not less than 4.5 metres measured vertically from the outlet of the stove to the top of the chimney should be satisfactory.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 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.
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ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Installation When installing the wood burning stove, there are some rules which MUST be followed: The stove must be set up and installed in accordance with all current national and local rules and regulations. Local authorities and a chimney specialist should be contacted prior to set up. It is prohibited to carry out unauthorised alterations to the stove.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Operation of revolving base If the stove is mounted with a revolving base from the distributor, perform the following: Push the foot pedal/release arm backwards, after which the stove is turned at intervals of 15°. After reaching the required position, release the pedal, after which the stove is turned slightly until the pedal falls into place.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Change of chimney connection The stove is delivered ready for top outlet, but may be changed to back outlet in the following way: Topas/Opus Remove smoke converter plate and smoke conductor (see cleaning and care). Topas Lift the reflector plate up, and strike out the shakingout plate.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Opus Lift the back panel off the base plate, and strike out the shaking-out plate in the back panel (see previous page) as well as the reflector plate. (It may be advantageous to loosen the four nuts and take out the reflector plate before striking out the shaking-out plate onto the above parts) Topas / Opus Loosen the three M6 nuts with a key.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Remove the blank flange and the packing, and position them in the hole at the top. See to it that the packing is positioned correctly. Screw all elements together with the three M6 nuts. Mount the smoke discharge socket, which is found in a bag in the stove, and the clamp for the upper smoke conductor with three M6x20 cylinder screws and M6 nuts. Mount the upper smoke conductor, smoke converter plate and top plate in reverse order.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 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 Topas & Opus Normal set-up (right-angle) secure base A. Distance to furniture 1200 mm Distance to flammable materials: B. - in front (floor) 300 mm C. - to the side (floor) 150 mm D. - to the rear (floor) 100 mm E. - to the side of the wall 3 m 50m Corner set-up 45° fixed socket A. Distance to furniture 1050 mm Distance to flammable materials: B. - in front (floor) C. - to the side (floor) D. - to the rear (wall) E.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 360° swivel base A. Distance to furniture 1200 mm Distance to flammable materials: B. - in front (wall) 300 mm Using not insulated smoke pipe, the minimum distance to combustible wall must be 225 mm from smoke pipe. Installation distance in case of non-combustible wall We recommend a minimum distance to non-combustible material of 50 mm (F) for cleaning considerations. It should always be possible to access the accessdoor.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 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 Topas & Opus Operating instructions Please note that HETAS Ltd Appliance Approval only covers the use of dry seasoned wood logs on this appliance. HETAS Ltd 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 Topas & Opus The following table shows the calorific value of different types of wood, which have been stored for 2 years, and which have a residual moisture of 15-17%. Wood Hornbeam Beech and oak Ash Maple Birch Mountain pine Fir Poplar Kg dry wood pr. m3 640 580 570 540 510 480 390 380 compared to beech/oak 110% 100% 98% 93% 88% 83% 67% 65% 1 kg of wood yields the same heat energy irrespective of wood type. 1 kg beech merely takes up less space than 1 kg of fir.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Regulating the combustion air All RAIS stoves are equipped with a one-handed operating lever for regulating the damper. The stove-specific 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.
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ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Using the wood burning stove Adjustment of the air damper. The damper has 3 settings. Position 1 The damper is almost closed meaning that there is a minimal air intake. Position 2 Push the handle towards the right until it stops. This position provides full secondary air intake. In the event of ordinary combustion the handle is to be adjusted to the interval between 1 and 2.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 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 Topas & Opus Lighting and fuelling To light the stove, use alcohol briquettes or similar, as well as approx. 2 kg 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.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus When the flames are clear - after approx. 5-10 min. - close the door. Damper - see adjustment of air damper. After approx. 10-20 min. - when you have a good bed of glowing embers - add 2-3 pieces of wood. Leave the door ajar until the fire has caught on properly - close the door. Damper - see adjustment of air damper. After approx. 5 min. - or when the flames are clear and stable - close the damper gradually.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus 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 piece of paper and the glass will become clean. - As an alternative you can use glass polish, which you can buy from you RAIS distributor. Clean the exterior with a dry sponge.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Cleaning of smoke ducts Remove the smoke converter plate by tilting it to one side and turning it a little slantwise. Pull out the plate carefully. Then remove the smoke impediment by lifting it up and moving it forward. Carefully lift out the smoke impediment. There is now an unblocked view of the smoke discharge. Remove dirt and dust, and mount the parts in reverse order.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Interruption of operation Smoke spillage around door: Could be due to too low draught in the chimney <12Pa - Check whether the flue or chimney is blocked - check whether the 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 Topas & Opus Accessories and spare parts If spare parts other than those recommended by RAIS are used, the warranty is voided. All replaceable parts can be bought as spare parts from your RAIS distributor. See the following spare parts diagrams for the individual products.
ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Spare part drawing - Topas Pos./Ref. Quantity Part no.
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ENGLISH RAIS - Manual for Rais Topas & Opus Spare part drawing - Opus Pos./Ref. Quantity 1 1 2 1 Part no.
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