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  • Page 1

    Aarrow Fires Ltd The Fireworks Bridport Dorset, DT6 3BE Great Britain T el. (44) 01308 427234 Fax. (44) 01308 423441 www .aarrowfires.com Acorn Multifuel S toves Operating & Installation Manual PLEASE RET AIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The Acorn 4 Multifuel S tove (shown above) Rev 2 Part No: AFS1 126 March 2004[...]

  • Page 2

    Congratulations on your choice of an Aarrow Stove. More than 20 years experience has been put into the development of our Acorn Multifuel to ensure ultimate performance and years of trouble free enjoyment. Every detail on the fire has been carefully engineered and designed which is why we are so confident in the reliability of our product that we o[...]

  • Page 3

    INTRODUCTION Page Safety Notices 5 The Principle of the Fire 5 Check List 6 T echnical Data 7 INST ALLA TION Page General Precautions 8 Handling 8 Hearth 8 Combustible Materials 8 Air For Combustion 8 Firebox Liner Panels 9 Removal of the Throat Plate 9 Fitting the Optional Floor Fixing Kit 9 Assembling the Multifuel Grate 10 Flues & Chimneys 1[...]

  • Page 4

    W ARNING T O ALL MUL TIFUEL USERS PETROLEUM COKE SOME OF WHOSE BRAND NAMES ARE "CALCO", "PETROCOKE" OR "WONDERCO" MUST NOT BE BURNED IN THIS APPLIANCE T O USE THESE FUELS WILL INV ALIDA TE THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE IF IN DOUBT CONT ACT THE SOLID FUEL ASSOCIA TION TELEPHONE NUMBER 0800 600 000 www .solidfuel.co.uk THE USE[...]

  • Page 5

    Acorn Multifuel S toves 5 INTRODUCTION SAFETY A fireguard conforming to BS 8423: 2002 should be used in the presence of children and old/or infirm people. If the appliance is used with the fire door open, a spark guard conforming to BS 3248 should be fitted. Do not use aerosol sprays or any other flame near the appliance under fire. Do not fit an e[...]

  • Page 6

    Inside the appliance you should find the following: 6 Acorn Multifuel S toves CHECK LIST Part Description & V isual Aid (not to scale) Acorn 4 Multifuel Quanity Part No. 1. Grate bars 5 2. Integral front brace/ reatainer 1 3. Throat plate 1 4. Flue spigot 1(4”) 5. Hot plate 1(4”) 6. Ash pan 1 7.Operating tool 1 8. Rear liners 1 9. Side line[...]

  • Page 7

    Acorn Multifuel S toves 7 TECHNICAL DA T A Room Min/Max Room Heater Only Output (kW) 1- 4.5 TECHNICAL DA T A Acorn 4 Multifuel Room Heater with Domestic Hot W ater with add in boiler type T ype 7 Max Output to Room (kW) Max Output to W ater (kW) 3 1.5 Height (mm) 458 W idth (mm) 355 Depth (mm) 350 Height to Centre of Rear Flue 360 Depth from Back t[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Acorn Multifuel S toves INST ALLA TION GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Note - All installations must conform to the appropriate building regulations. The Building Regulations for England and W ales 2000 ref Approved Document J 2002 edition (issued by the DTLR). The Building Standards (Scotland) (Consolidation) Regulations. Detailed recommendations for instal[...]

  • Page 9

    FIREBOX LINER P ANELS The Acorn Multifuel stoves have reflective liners to the sides and back. The throat plate sits on top of the side and rear panels. These should come fitted to your fire, if however they are not proceed as follows to fit them. •Remove the front brace retainer . •Set the small liner into the back of the fire. •Insert side [...]

  • Page 10

    MUL TIFUEL GRA TE GRA TE The grates in the Acorn Multifuel units comprise a series of reciprocating cast iron bars seated on a pivoted "comb". All bars in the grate are identical, but every other bar is turned through 180 degrees, with the ends of the bars marked "H" sitting on the high sections of the comb, and the ends marked [...]

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    FITTING THE FLUE OUTLET AND HOT PLA TE The flue outlet spigot is found inside the appliance. It is removed by turning clockwise. Smear a very thin layer of fire cement on the faces of the flue outlet and the blanking plate. Fit the outlet to the appliance in the desired position. Lock into place by rotating anti-clockwise and tighten by tapping wit[...]

  • Page 12

    Due to the gradual introduction of European Chimney Standards chimneys will be specified according to their performance designation as defined in BS EN 1443 that covers the General Requirements for chimneys. The minimum performance designation required for use with solid fuel burning stoves is T450 N2 S D3. The flue and chimney installation must be[...]

  • Page 13

    Acorn Multifuel S toves 13 INST ALLA TION TYPICAL REAR FLUE OUTLET[...]

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    14 Acorn Multifuel S toves INST ALLA TION TYPICAL MET AL INSULA TED CHIMNEY SYSTEM T O BE INST ALLED TO THE CHIMNEY MANUF ACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING REGULA TIONS AND BS7566 P TS 1-4 P LAN V IEW OF REGISTER PLA TE AND CLEARANCES FOR NON INSULA TED FLUES A is minimum clearance for non-insulated flue = 1.5 x D to a non-combustib[...]

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    ADD IN BOILERS Acorn 4 & 5 multifuel stoves offer the option of a slab boiler , which occupies the position of the rear firebox liner panels. Fitting: •Remove the fuel retainers, rear firebox liner panels and throat plate. •Knock out the blanking discs in the back plate corresponding to the terminals on the boiler . •Introduce the boiler [...]

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    16 Acorn Multifuel S toves INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS The expansion tank should have a capacity of at least 7 % of the system's water capacity . The cold water feed pipe should be at least 22mm diameter . There must not be any shut off valves in the circuit. Pipes should be run to avoid air locks. A spring safety valve should be fitted to the[...]

  • Page 17

    Fig. 7 Fully Closed Fig. 8 Fully Open Even when all the slots are completely shut a "bleed" of secondary air will be maintained ensuring that inflammable gases are burnt off. DISASSEMBLE AIR W ASH The Aarrow air wash may be disassembled for cleaning or adjustment. T o achieve this, the following procedure should be followed: •The door s[...]

  • Page 18

    Fig. 1 1b fitting new glass •Replace the two lower retaining clips and nuts. •Replace the upper airwash cover and nuts. Do not over-tighten the nuts as damage may occur to the glass (Fig.1 1c) Fig. 1 1c tightening nuts ADJUSTING THE DOOR HINGES Once the appliance has been under fire for a period of time the fire door may appear to have moved ou[...]

  • Page 19

    Appr oval does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with a suitable fuel listed above, nor does it cover instructions for use of other fuels. For latest details please r efer to Hetas website www .hetas.co.uk. Do not use Homefire (six sided) and smaller sizes than S tovesse, e.g. Beans,Peas,Grains. Do not use petroleum based solid[...]

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    In the morning •Open the air control fully until embers begin to glow brightly and place pieces of fuel on the fire until it is well established. W ARNING: When wood is burnt slowly in a closed appliance it produces moisture and tar, which will create condensation and deposits in the chimney . This ef fect can be minimised by burning hard for a s[...]

  • Page 21

    Acorn Multifuel S toves 21 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 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. ANNUAL MAINTENANCE It is important that your fir e[...]

  • Page 22

    22 Acorn Multifuel S toves FINAL CHECK LIST CHECKLIST Hearths, Fir eplaces, Flues and chimneys This checklist is to ensure hearths, fireplaces, flues and chimneys are satisfactory , and to 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 carri[...]

  • Page 23

    Acorn Multifuel S toves 23 P AR TS LIST 1. Integral Front Brace/ Retainer AFS1 101 AFS1086 AFS001 AFS064 AFS008 AFS1 141 AFS009A 2. Throat Plate 3. Grate Bar 4. Hot Plate 5. Operating T ool 6. Ashpan 7. Flue Spigot Part Description V isual Aid (not to scale) Acorn 4 Part No. AFS1 101 AFS1018 AFS001 AFS064 AFS008 AFS1 141 AFS009A Acorn 5 Part No.[...]

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    24 Acorn Multifuel S toves P AR TS LIST 8. Liner Set AFS1090 AFS1092 AFS1094 AFS1095 AFS1096 AFS047 AFS1097 9. Side Liner 10. Back Liner Set 11 . Glass Replacement Kit Complete with Gasket 12. Glass Clips 13. Hinge kit Comprises 2 Hinges & 4 Fixings Per Set. 14. Airwash Part Description V isual Aid (not to scale) Acorn 4 Part No. AFS1015 AFS105[...]

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    Acorn Multifuel S toves 25 P AR TS LIST 15. Fire Door Rope Kit Complete with Door Rope Glue. AFS048 AFS1 099 AFS1 100 AFS204 AFS997 16. Main Door Assembly Complete with Handle,Glass, Gaskets,Clips and Seal. 17. Comb with Extension 18. Fire Door Locking Assembly Including Fire Door Handle 20. Aarrow Fires Gauntlet Gloves Part Description V isual Aid[...]

  • Page 26

    Guarantee Once again we would like to thank you for buying an Aarrow fire. When you buy an Aarrow Fir e, 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. Y our Aarrow Fire carries a guarantee against defects of manufacture and faulty workmanship for a[...]

  • Page 27

    Should you have any questions about your Acorn Multifuel Stove that is not covered in this manual please contact your Aarrow retailer . Please keep all repair receipts safely . Please ensure you have this manual available when an engineer visits as they will complete the service record chart. Acorn Multifuel S toves 27 SER VICE RECORD Date of V isi[...]

  • Page 28

    FINAL F ACTOR Y CHECK LIST QUALITY FINISH PA R T S FLUE OUTLET HOT PLA TE FRONT INTEGRAL BRACE GRA TE FIREBOX LININGS THROA T PLA TE AIR W ASH DOOR CA TCHES ASH P AN OPERA TING TOOL OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Model.................................. Serial No............................. I’ve checked it and it’ s O.K. Assembled by .................[...]