Stovax RV55 manual

PM235 - Issue 1 (May 2008) Riva MF Cassette MODELS: RV40/RV55/RV66/RV66AVC/RV76 Instructions for Use, Installation and Servicing For use in GB & IE (Great Britain and Republic of Ireland). IMPORTANT This appliance will become hot whilst in operation, it is therefore recommended that a suitable guard should be used for the protection of young ch[...]

COVERING THE FOLLOWING MODELS: RV40/RV55/RV66/RV66AVC/RV76 2 APPLIANCE COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST 3 USER INSTRUCTIONS 4 General Points 4 Using the Appliance for the first time 6 Recommended Fuels 6 Lighting the appliance 7 Running the appliance 7 Burning Tips 8 Ash Removal 9 Over night burning 10 Over-Firing 10 Chimney Fire 10 General Cleaning 10 Clea[...]

3 APPLIANCE COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST To assist us in any guarantee claim please complete the following information:- Dealer appliance was purchased from Name: ................................................................................................................................................................. Address: .....................[...]

4 USER INSTRUCTIONS 1. GENERAL POINTS 1.1 Before use of this appliance please read these instructions fully. 1.2 All local regulations, including those referring to national and European Standards need to be complied with when installing the appliance. 1.3 Only use for domestic heating in accordance with these operating instructions. 1.4 You must b[...]

5 USER INSTRUCTIONS 4) Clean burn - Secondary air is preheated through a heat exchanger to combust unburned hydrocarbons, providing a cleaner and more efficient burn. 5) Convected and radiant heat. Move air control as shown using the door tool. This control has a pre-set "indent ball" stop in the closed position "opti-burn" sett[...]

6 USER INSTRUCTIONS 1.16 Riva 66 Avanti To open and close the door:  •Use the tool provided, see Diagram Remove Pull to open RIVA Lift to Open Remove RIVA AVANTI PR7049 WARNING Properly installed, operated and maintained this appliance will not emit fumes into the room. Occasional fumes from de-ashing and refuelling may occur[...]

7 USER INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 Solid fuel:  •Burn only anthracite or manufactured briquette smokeless fuels listed as suitable for use with closed heating appliances Do not burn bituminous coal, ‘petro-coke’ or other petroleum based fuels as this will invalidate the product guarantee . 3.3 Fuel consumption . As tested at n[...]

8 USER INSTRUCTIONS 5.6 Burning Solid fuel (Not applicable for Riva 76) :  •Setaircontr ols ,SeeDia gra m PRIMARY AIR CONTROL AIRWASH AIR CONTROL PR7003 PR7034 RIVA PRIMARY AIR CONTROL AIRWASH AIR CONTROL PR7047 PR7048 RIVA AVANTI Open Fully Open Fully Open 25% Open 25% 5.7 When the fire becomes established reduce the Airwash[...]

9 USER INSTRUCTIONS 6. BURNING TIPS 6.1 Fuel Quality (Wood) Use wood with a moisture content of less than 20%. Seasoned logs have the bark beginning to lift and peel away and cracks radiating from the centre. They feel lighter than fresh cut wood of a similar size and sound hollow when struck against each other. Logs should not feel damp or have mo[...]

10 7. ASH REMOVAL 7.1 All fuels:  •Open Ash pan Cover (Riva 66 only), See Diagram 8 8 Riva Ashpan Cover Riva Avanti PR7051 9 •Remove Ashpan carefully. Heat can remain long after use  •Use gloves, or place the ash into a Stovax Ash Caddy (Stovax [...]

11 14. CARE OF STOVE Stovax has a range of cleaning and maintenance products and accessories to keep your appliance in good working condition. Your Stovax retailer can provide full details but here is a brief list of useful items: Product Code Description 3047 Extra long matches 5039 Gas lighter 4052 Log basket 3048 Wood sling - for easy carrying o[...]

12  •Glass blackening  •Thick, brown and sticky tar oozes from the pipe joints This is caused by burning damp wood and burning your appliance at too low a temperature;  •Use well seasoned wood and operate the appliance in the ideal temperature range Tar is a major c[...]

13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION STANDARD FEATURES • Primary air (under grate air for full multifuel use) • Airwash (for woodburning/ clean glass) • Pre-set secondary air control (to ensure complete burning of flue gases) • Riddling grate system for clean de-ashing ?[...]

14 RIVA DIMENSIONS All dimensions in mm. (25.4 mm = 1”) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION * * Riva Riva Avanti PR7041 Riva 40 RV40 Riva 55 RV55 Riva 66 RV66 Riva 66 Avanti RV66 AVC Riva 76 RV76 A 400mm 540mm 650mm 650mm 760mm B 550mm 660mm 550mm 550mm 630mm C 350mm 350mm 395mm 395mm 395mm D 492mm 632mm 742mm 694mm 862mm E 599mm 709mm 599mm 636mm 678mm F 23[...]

15 1. FLUE OR CHIMNEY 1.1 The flue or chimney system must be in good condition. It must be inspected by a competent person and passed for use with the appliance before installation Products of combustion entering the room can cause serious health risks. 1.2 You must check the following: — The construction of the masonry chimneys, flue block chimn[...]

16 SITE REQUIREMENTS Position On Roof Minimum Clearances A On ridge or within 600mm 600mm above ridge B Elsewhere on roof 2300mm horizontally from roof surface and: a) 1000mm above highest point of flue exit from roof or b) as high as the ridge C On pitched, within 2300mm horizontally to openable window, dormer 1000mm above top of opening D Within [...]

17 SITE REQUIREMENTS 4. MINIMUM BUILDERS OPENING To make installation easier make the opening larger than the minimum requirements where possible. *see note † Riva 55/66/76 only If optional convection air ducts are to be used, increase the opening height by 300mm to enable connection to be made before final completion of building work. Riva 66/76[...]

18 SITE REQUIREMENTS 7. FIRE SURROUND CLEARANCES If the appliance is to be fitted with a fire surround, use the minimum clearances, see Diagram, between any point of the appliance and any combustible material. Stovax produce a selection of surrounds and details can be obtained from your local supplier. PR7008 7.1 We recommend you obtain expert advi[...]

19 PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKS 1. VENTILATION 1.1 This appliance requires ventilation to supply combustion air. Any room containing the appliance must have a permanent air vent opening with a total free area of at least 550mm 2 per kW of appliance rated output above 5kW. 1.2 Increase air supply provisions where a room contains multiple appliances. 1.3 [...]

20 2.1 Additional ventilation is required to comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations. This must be provided using a permanently open air vent, of the size listed, which is positioned so that it is not liable to be blocked both inside and outside the building. 2.2 Extractor fans or cooker hoods must not be placed in the same room or[...]

21 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS Before installation of this product please read these instructions fully. It is very important to understand the requirements of the national Building Regulations* and standards**, along with any local regulations and working practices that may apply. Should any conflict occur between these instructions and these regulations t[...]

22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. REMOVAL OF THE LOG GUARD 2.1 To remove the Log guard:  •Lift Log Guard clear of the supporting brackets  •Rotate to clear the sides of the door opening. Do not use appliance without the log guard in position. 3A. DOOR REMOVAL (RIVA) (Tools required – N[...]

23 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5  •Remove the fixing screws and lift the ashpit door clear of the appliance 4.2 The replacement of the system is the reverse of the previous operations. 5. BAFFLE REMOVAL (ALL) (Tools required – None) The Riva MF is fitted with a twin baffle system, consisting of upper and low[...]

24 6a.4 Replace the grate in the reverse order from removal. 6a.5 The grate must sit flat on the side supports, with no debris trapped under it. Check that the centre grate sits flat and rotates freely with no debris trapped under it. 6B. FIREGRATE REMOVAL (RIVA AVANTI) (Tools required – None) 6b.1 To remove the firegrate first remove the centre [...]

25 7.2 Replace the bricks in the reverse order from removal. 8. FITTING THE FRAME (RIVA) (3 sided ‘Profil’ frame shown) (Tools required – 2.5mm A/F Hex socket key) 8.1 The frame is in 2 parts, the lower frame and the main 3 sided section. To fit the frame:  •Locate the main frame on the top clips on the f[...]

26 9.4 Following completion of the fitting of the ducts replace and finish the final 300mm of masonry above the front of the Riva MF. See diagram 20. HOT Final Masonry 300mm 19 8.2 The removal of the frame is the reverse of the previous operations. 8.3 Protect the Riva MF paintwork from possible damage and marking from building debris during instal[...]

27 COMMISSIONING 1.1 To commission: • Replace the firebricks, baffle, and log retainer  • Check the door alignment and catch operation, adjust if required, see Installation Section 6. Adjusting Door hinges  • Check the soundness of door seals, castings and joints  •C heck the operation of the air controls 1.2 Now carry [...]

28 MAINTENANCE and SERVICING For a complete list of spare parts and accessories contact your Stovax or call 01392 474011 1. ANNUAL SERVICE 1.1 At the end of the heating season strip, inspect and clean the appliance as detailed:  •Allow appliance to cool  •Remove all of the following internal parts; baff[...]

29 1.4 Using the appliance for the first time:  • Burn at a low output for the first day of use This allows the seals, fixing glues and paint to fully cure. 1.5 During this time the appliance may give off some unpleasant odours:  •Keep the room well ventilated to avoid a build-up of fumes. 1.6 Your Stov[...]

30  •Squeeze a generous bead of fresh Stovax Thermic Seal glue into the rope locating groove  •Press the new Stovax rope into the locating groove, placing the joint in the middle of the lower edge of the door  •Refit the door and close the door to [...]

31 To complete this operation:  •Open the main fire door to give access to the hinge   block as shown in diagram 5  •Use a 3mm A/F hexagon key to loosen fixing screws, diagram 9,  •Reposition the hinge blocks to achieve a correct fit[...]

32 14. ADJUSTING ASHPAN COVER HINGES - RIVA (Tool required - 2.5mm A/F Hex socket key) Fixing Screws 7 14.1 Correct the fit of the ashpit door by loosening the hinge fixing screws and repositioning the hinges. 15. ADJUSTING ASHPAN DOOR TOUCH LATCH - RIVA (Tool required - 2.5mm A/F Hex socket key) Fixing Screws 8 16.1 Correct the operation of the as[...]

33 BASIC SPARE PARTS LIST 1 2 6 8 7 3 4 5 Diagram No. Description Part No. 1 Door Glass GL7033 2 UpperBafe RVAC075 3 LowerBafe RVAC076 4 Centre Grate RVAC074 5 Main Grate RVAC081 6 Ashpan RVAC073 7 Ashpan Tool RVAC004 8 Log Guard RVAC072 Diagram No. Description Part No. 1 Door Glass GL7085 2 UpperBafe RVAC094 3 LowerBafe RVA[...]

34 BASIC SPARE PARTS LIST RIVA 40 MF CASSETTE BRICKS RIVA 66 & 66 AVANTI MF CASSETTE BRICKS RIVA 76 WOOD BURNING CASSETTE BRICKS RIVA 55 MF CASSETTE BRICKS Diagram No Part No. Description 1 RV40BR1 Rear top LH/RH 2 RV40BR7 Side top RH 3 RV40BR4 Side bottom RH 4 RV40BR5 Rear bottom LH/RH 5 RV40BR3 Side bottom LH 6 RV40BR6 Side top LH Diagram No [...]

SERVICE RECORDS 35 1ST SERVICE Date of Service:........................................................................... Next Service Due:....................................................................... Signed:........................................................................................ Dealer's Stamp/HETAS Registration Num[...]

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Stovax Ltd, Falcon Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon, England EX2 7LF Tel: (01392) 474011 Fax: (01392) 219932 E-mail: info@stovax.com www.stovax.com[...]