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TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY RIKA: An Overview Safety Precautions Labels EPA Certification Information Parts Illustration Installation Instructions Clearances Chimney Configurations Existing Masonry Chimney SAFETY NOTICE IF THIS WOOD STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. 3 4 7 8 9 11 12 14 16 FOR YOUR SAFETY AND TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS.
RIKA: AN OVERVIEW Portrait Congratulations on your purchase of a quality wood stove made by RIKA. You are now a member of a group of more than 100,000 RIKA owners. If you were not familiar with RIKA before your purchase, please allow us to introduce ourselves: RIKA was founded more than 50 years ago in Micheldorf, Austria by Karl Riener and his family. From a small company, specializing in hand made wrought iron products, grew a large, well known company recognized today as RIKA Metallwarengesellschaft.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE BEFORE STOVE. READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL INSTALLING OR USING YOUR The word “Stove” as used in this manual means the Taurus Freestanding Wood Stove. HOT WHILE IN OPERATION! KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY FROM STOVE. DO NOT TOUCH ANY RADIANT SURFACE OF YOUR STOVE. CONTACT WITH STOVE MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. We welcome you as a new owner of a RIKA Taurus wood burning stove. This manual will explain the installation, operation and maintenance of the Taurus stove.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS THIS STOVE SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. ASH COLLECTION DRAWER (ASH PAN) Your stove is equipped with a gasket sealed ash pan. The ash pan is located inside the door below the combustion chamber. BE SURE TO ALLOW AN ADEQUATE SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM WHERE THE STOVE IS LOCATED. AIR STARVATION CAN CAUSE SMOKE TO ENTER INTO YOUR HOME, AN INABILITY TO MAINTAIN A FIRE, AND IT CAN CAUSE SMOKE DETECTORS TO ACTIVATE.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS THE ENAMEL FINISH APPLIED TO YOUR STOVE BECOMES FULLY HARDENED BY HEAT GENERATED DURING THE FIRST SEVERAL HOURS OF USE. To ensure adequate hardening of finished surfaces: • Do not touch any finished surface during the initial 24-hours of use. The finish will still be soft. Touching the surface during this period of time can cause permanent blemishes in the paint finish. • A minimal amount of fumes may be present during initial use.
OMNI SAMPLE LABEL FOR TAURUS FREESTANDING WOOD STOVE Copyright © 2008 by Lucky Distributing 7
EPA CERTIFICATION INFORMATION Taurus Copyright © 2008 by Lucky Distributing 8
PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS Copyright © 2008 by Lucky Distributing 9 Item Part# Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 B15685 Z21352 Z21351 108687 Z28458 Z20467 B15687 L00853 L00852 Z33207 Z28457 ash pan floor grate shaker grate screw for shaker grate shaker grate actuator shaker grate lever tiered baffle system upper fire brick holder left upper fire brick holder right upper fire brick plate secondary air damper
PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS Copyright © 2008 by Lucky Distributing Item Part# Description 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Z33208 Z18202 Z28465 100485 Z28459 Z33205 Z20215 Z20216 Z20216 Z33205 Z20215 Z20214 B15688 L00857 Z33212 Z33281 Z33281 base plate door glass log retainer gasketing rope cast iron door fire brick-left side fire brick-left base fire brick-left rear fire brick-right rear fire brick-right side fire brick-right base fire brick-front base primary air pilot tube log retainer c
INSTALLATION PRE INSTALLATION CHECK LIST FLOOR PROTECTION If the stove is to be installed on a combustible floor, it must be placed on an approved noncombustible hearth or other suitable floor protection. WARNING! This stove should be installed by an authorized installer. Before you begin installation, review your plans. Verify that: • • • The stove and chimney connector will be far enough from combustible material to meet all clearance requirements.
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES PARALLEL AND CORNER CONFIGURATION Connector Pipe Double Wall Single Wall A B C D E F 10.5 10.5 24.5 16 16.5 16.5 24.5 16 all clearances are in inches 5 13 9 18 E 10.5 16.5 F 10.5 16.5 ALCOVE CONFIGURATION Connector Pipe Double Wall Single Wall A B C D 64 23 24.5 16 84 43 24.
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES TOP VENT OUT THE BACK WALL (WITH MINIMUM 2 FOOT VERTICAL) Connector Pipe Double Wall Single Wall A B C D 13 10 25 16 19 16 25 16 all clearances are in inches E na na F na na E na na F na na REAR VENT OUT THE BACK Connector Pipe Double Wall Single Wall A B C D na 10 25 16 na 16 25 16 all clearances are in inches REAR VENT WITH 90º UP CONFIGURATION Configuration Not Approved INSERT CONFIGURATION Configuration Not Approved Clearances may only be reduced by mean
INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CONFIGURATIONS Top Vent Installation - Required components • Chimney termination cap • Insulated chimney • Storm collar • Roof flashing • Ceiling support box or joist shield/fire stop spacer • Chimney connector pipe • Chimney connector/flue adapter DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CONFIGURATIONS This stove must be connected to a chimney complying with the requirements for Type HT chimneys in the standards for Chimneys, a Factory-Built, Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance, UL 103. Or a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner. This prevents any amount of condensed or liquid creosote from running down the outside of the pipe or the stove top.
INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CONFIGURATIONS There are five allowable ways that a chimney connector can be connected to a masonry chimney by passing through a combustible wall. NFPA Standard 211 allows the following wall pass-through systems.
INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CONFIGURATIONS 1. Using a minimum thickness 3.5” (89 mm) brick and a 5/8” (15.9 mm) minimum wall thickness clay liner, construct a wall pass-through. The clay liner must conform to ASTM C315 (Standard Specification for Clay Fire Linings) or its equivalent. Keep a minimum of 12” (304.8 mm) of brick masonry between the clay liner and wall combustibles.
INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CONFIGURATIONS 3. Starting with a minimum 24 gauge (.024” [.61 mm]) 6” (152.4 mm) metal chimney connector, and a minimum 24 gauge ventilated wall thimble which has two air channels of 1” (25.4 mm) each, construct a wall pass-through. There shall be a minimum 6” (152.4) mm separation area containing fiberglass insulation, from the outer surface of the wall thimble to wall combustibles. Support the wall thimble, and cover its opening with a 24-gauge minimum sheet metal support.
INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CONFIGURATIONS 5. A listed factory-built wall pass-through system may be used if installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Additional requirements pertaining to wall pass-through systems: 1. Insulation material used as part of a wall pass-through system must be a non-combustible material and have a thermal conductivity of 1.0 Btu • in./ft.² • °F (4.88 kg • cal/hr • m² • °C) or less. 2.
INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CONFIGURATIONS Protected Wall Reduced Clearances: Local codes in some areas will allow reduced clearances when the stove is installed adjacent to a protected wall system. Your local building official must approve the variance. For details, check your local building codes.
GENERAL OPERATION Ash Pan: The ash pan located behind the fuel door is designed to make cleaning easier by containing the ashes in a removable drawer. The ash pan should be emptied on a regular basis. Frequency will depend upon fuel and how often the stove is used. Ash Shaker Grate: Above the ash pan located in the floor of the firebox is a rotating ash or “shaker” grate to facilitate transferring ashes from the firebox into the ash drawer.
GENERAL OPERATION WARNING! Burning materials other than naturally dried, well seasoned wood may shorten the life of your stove and possibly lead to a dangerous over-firing condition. Do not burn garbage, particle board, scraps or pressed logs containing bonding agents because they can produce conditions which will deteriorate stove components. The use of anything other than wood, such as fuels, flammable liquids, grease, etc. can damage your stove and can lead to a house fire.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING WARNING! BE SURE THE FIRE IS OUT AND THE STOVE IS COLD BEFORE ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE. WORKING ON OR CLEANING YOUR STOVE WHILE IT’S STILL HOT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BURNS OR A HOUSE FIRE. Ash Disposal and Removal: Be careful when you empty ashes from the stove. Embers can remain hot for several hours after the stove is last used. Disposal of Ashes - Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Broken or Damaged Glass: If the glass breaks, replace it promptly. Never operate your stove with broken or damaged glass. Use only factory provided ceramic glass in your stove. Do not use other types of glass. If the ceramic glass of your stove needs to be replaced, contact an authorized RIKA dealer for repairs. To replace the glass, make sure that the fire is completely extinguished and the stove is cold. Protect your hands with gloves appropriate for this type of work.
USER NOTES This page is provided for your use to record operating notes or observations.
WARRANTY Your Taurus Wood Stove is covered by a five year limited warranty. The warranty commences on the date of original purchase. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO STOVES PURCHASED FROM LUCKY DISTRIBUTING, INC. OR ONE OF ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS. LUCKY DISTRIBUTING, INC. MAKE NO WARRANTY IF YOU PURCHASED YOUR STOVE FROM A DEALER OR SELLER NOT AUTHORIZED BY LUCKY DISTRIBUTING, INC.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Registering the purchase of your wood stove serves as proof of purchase for your warranty coverage For your convenience, a warranty registration card similar to the one pictured in the example on this page is provided for registering the purchase of your new wood stove. The actual warranty registration card is enclosed with this manual. Postage is free if mailed from within the United States.
