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Arada Ltd The Fireworks Bridport Dorset, DT6 3BE Great Britain T el. (44) 01308 427234 Fax. (44) 01308 427441 www .aarrowfires.com Operating & Installation Manual PLEASE RET AIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Rev 6 Nov 2006 Part No:AFS1 121 S tratford Tf 70 Boiler S tove (With optional stand) S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S [...]
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Congratulations on your choice of an Aarrow Stove. More than 20 years experience has been put into the development of our Stratford Family 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. Should [...]
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Page INTRODUCTION Safety Notices 5 The Principle of the Fire 5 Check List 6 T echnical Data 7 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Multifuel Grate 8 Airwash Inlet Controls 8 Interlock System 9 Multi Purpose Operating T ool 9 Riddling 9 Door T rim and Fire Door Glass 9-10 Door Adjustments 10 Fuel Retainer Bars 10 Fuel T ypes 1 1 Lighting The Fire 1 1 Solid Fuel [...]
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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[...]
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S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler 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 un[...]
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6 S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves CHECK LIST Inside the appliance you should find the following: 1. Fuel retainers 2 2 2 2 Part Description &V isual Aid (not to scale) S tratford Tf 30b S tratford Tf 50b S tratford Tf 70b S tratford Tf 90b 2. Grate bars 5 7 9 9 3. Throat plate 1 1 1 1 4. Flue spigot 1(5”) 1(5”) 1(6”) 1(6?[...]
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S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves 7 TECHNICAL DA T A Number of radiators in average installation *1kW = 3420 BTU’ s ** 25.4mm = 1 inch. 3.5 1 1,970 4.5 15,390 TECHNICAL DA T A S tratford Tf 50b S tratford Tf 70b S tratford Tf 90b 7.5 25,000 13 45,000 17.5 60,000 24 82,000 3 to 5 8 to 10 12 to 14 17 to 19 Height (mm) 596 645 709 709[...]
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MUL TIFUEL GRA TE The Aarrow Multifuel grate comprises of a series of reciprocating cast iron bars seated on a pivoted "comb". These should come fitted in your stove, if not please refer to page 16 for fitting and operation and also operating instructions on fuels for correct settings of the grate. AIR INLET CONTROLS Stratford multifuel s[...]
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INTERLOCK SYSTEM Stratford Tf and T i Multifuel Boiler Stoves are fitted with an "interlock" system. A situation where the fire door is closed and the ash door is open may lead to serious overfiring which could damage the appliance. Correct use of the doors and interlock system will ensure that this does not happen. Operation is as follow[...]
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10 S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS S tep 4 Remove the glass completely . Store glass- retaining clips and white gasket (if sound) safely for re-use. S tep 5 Follow this procedure in reverse to fit replacement door glass or gasket. Fig. 6 DOOR ADJUSTMENT The catch can be adjusted by sharply tapping the catch [...]
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S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves 11 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS FUEL TYPES W ood- Any type of wood is suitable provided it is well seasoned and has a moisture content below 20%. This usually implies that the timber has been suitably stored to allow moisture to evaporate for at least nine months in the case of soft woods, and at least ei[...]
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12 S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS ENSURE THA T YOU HA VE READ & UNDERSTOOD THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LIGHTING THE FIRE. AL W A YS WEAR SUIT ABLE PROTECTIVE FIRE GLOVES WHEN REFUELLING YOUR STOVE. SOLID FUEL BURNING •Set the grate to ‘coal’ position. •Ensure that the ash pan is in position and th[...]
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S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves 13 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS ASH REMOV AL The ash pan should be emptied at least twice a day or when the level of ash reaches the top of the ash pan. On no account should the ash be allowed to build up to touch the grate as this will greatly shorten its life. DE - ASHING It is necessary to maintain an [...]
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14 S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler SER VICING MAINTENANCE It is important that your fir e is r egularly serviced in accor dance with these instructions. This should be carried out at least annually by a qualified person and should consist of the following: When the appliance is cold and unlit ensure to remove the firebrick liners and throa[...]
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S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves 15 INST ALLA TION GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Note - All inst allations 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[...]
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MUL TIFUEL GRA TE 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 "L" sitting on the low sections. ASSEMBLING THE GRA TE T o assemble the grate, fit bars to low sections of the comb first, in[...]
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S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves 17 INST ALLA TION FITTING THE FLUE OUTLET AND HOT PLA TE The flue outlet spigot is found inside the appliance. The hot plate (blanking plate) is supplied fitted to the top opening and is removed by turning clockwise (as is the flue outlet). Smear a very thin layer of fire cement on the faces of the f[...]
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18 S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler INST ALLA TION 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[...]
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S tratford Tf & T i Boiler Multifuel S toves 19 INST ALLA TION INTEGRAL BOILERS Integral boilers should be connected, with flow and return connection of any circuit on opposite sides of the appliance, (cross flowed), to an indirect hot water tank/system, adding Fernox or similar corrosion inhibitor to prevent corrosion and the formation of lime[...]
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20 S tratford Tf & T i Boiler Multifuel S toves INST ALLA TION T i MODELS ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION FOR INSET STOVES (Ti40B) BUILDERS OPENING / CHIMNEY BREAST Stratford T i 40 fires are designed to be fitted into a rectangular recess not less than 400mm (15 3/4'') deep, not less than 400mm (15 3/4'') wide and not less than 550[...]
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S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves 21 INST ALLA TION[...]
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22 S tratford Tf & T i Boiler Multifuel S toves INST ALLA TION 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-combustible surface/material or 3 x D to combustible surface/material[...]
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S tratford Tf & T i Boiler Multifuel S toves 23 INST ALLA TION Central Heating and Domestic Hot W ater System Using Four Boiler T appings Central Heating System W ithout Domestic Hot W ater Using Four Boiler T appings Note: Diagrammatic representation only . Design and calculations for individual systems should always be carried out by a qualif[...]
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24 S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves INST ALLA TION Central Heating System W ithout Domestic Hot Water Using Three T appings Note: Diagrammatic representation only . Design and calculations for individual systems should always be carried out by a qualified heating engineer . Central Heating and Domestic Hot W ater System Using Three [...]
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S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves 25 BOILER T APPING POSITIONS S tratford Tf30 Boiler T apping Positions S tratford Tf50 Boiler T apping Positions All dimensions in mm[...]
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26 S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves BOILER T APPING POSITIONS S tratford Tf70 Boiler T appings Positions S tratford Tf90 Boiler T appings Positions All dimensions in mm[...]
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S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves 27 BOILER T APPING POSITIONS S tratford T i 40 Inset Boiler T apping Positions All dimensions in mm[...]
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W A TER CONNECTIONS Heating systems The size of the heating system which can be run, will depend on the output rating of the appliance. It will be necessary to work out heat loss calculations for the system proposed in order to establish the kW/hr rating. An appliance that will meet this figure can then be chosen; (for boiler outputs please refer t[...]
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S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves 29 INST ALLA TION T emperatur e and Pr essur e Relief V alve W ith solid fuel appliances it is not practicable to provide a sufficiently rapid reaction for shutting down fuel in the event of a sudden rise in water temperature and a temperature relief valve or preferably , a combined temperature and p[...]
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30 S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves 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 [...]
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S tratford Tf & T i Boiler Multifuel S toves 31 P AR TS LIST 1. Fuel Retainers AFS152 AFS153 AFS153 AFS153 AFS030A AFS031 AFS034 AFS035 AFS001 AFS001 AFS002 AFS003 AFS010 AFS010 AFS012 AFS012 AFS008 AFS008 AFS008 AFS008 AFS050 AFS050 AFS052A AFS1 16 AFS009 AFS009 AFS011 AFS011 2. Throat Plate 3. Grate Bar Set 4. Hot Plate 5. Operating T ool 6. [...]
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32 S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves P AR TS LIST 8. Airwash AFS1077 AFS1077 AFS1077 AFS1077 AFS088 AFS090 AFS090 AFS090 AFS089 AFS091 AFS091 AFS091 AFS047 AFS047 AFS047 AFS047 AFS048 AFS048 AFS048 AFS048 AFS200 AFS201 AFS0201 AFS201 AFS095 9. Glass Replacement Kit Complete with Gasket 10. Glass Clips & Gasket 11 . Hinge kit Comp[...]
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S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves 33 P AR TS LIST 15. Fire Door Locking Assembly AFS204 AFS204 AFS204 AFS204 AFS020 AFS020 AFS020 AFS020 AFS022 AFS022 AFS022 AFS022 AFS021 AFS021 AFS021 AFS021 AFS007 AFS007 AFS007 AFS007 AFS168A AFS170A AFS0172A AFS172A AFS075A AFS077A AFS082A AFS082A 16. Thermostat Assembly , Includes Damper , Fixin[...]
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Guarantee Once again we would like to thank you for buying a Stratford multifuel boiler stove. When you buy an S tratford stove, 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 S tratford stove carries a decreasing guarantee against manufacturi[...]
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Should you have any questions about your Stratford S tove 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. S tratford Tf & T i Multifuel Boiler S toves 35 SER VICE [...]
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BK029 FINAL F ACT OR Y CHECK LIST QUALITY FINISH PA R T S FLUE OUTLET HOT PLA TE FUEL RET AINERS GRA TE BARS FIRE BED SURROUNDS THROA T PLA TE AIR W ASH DOOR CA TCHES INTERLOCK ASH P AN OPERA TING TOOL THERMOST A T OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Model.................................. Serial No............................. I’ve checked it and it’ s O.[...]