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Aarrow Apex Operating & Installation Manual
Summary of Apex
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The apex multifuel stove operating & installation manual please retain these instructions for future reference rev 3 2004 part no: afs1130
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Congratulations on your choice of an aarrow stove. More than 20 years experience has been put into the development of the apex 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 t...
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Introduction page safety notices 5 the principle of the fire 5 check list 6 technical data 7 operating instructions firebox linings and throat plate removal 8 airwash system 8 multi-purpose operating tool 9 riddling 9 fire door glass 9 fuel types 11 lighting the fire 11/12 overnight burning 12 ash r...
Page 4: Warning
Warning to all multifuel users petroleum coke some of whose brand names are "calco", "petrocoke" or "wonderco" must not be burned in this appliance to use these fuels will invalidate the appliance guarantee www.Solidfuel.Co.Uk if in doubt contact the solid fuel association telephone number 0800 600 ...
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Apex multifuel stoves 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 flam...
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Inside the appliance you should find the following: 6 acorn multifuel stoves check list part description &visual aid (not to scale) apex multifuel 1. Grate bars 7 2. Fuel retainers 2 3. Throat plate 1 4. Flue spigot 1(5”) 5. Hot plate 1(5”) 6. Ash pan 1 7. Operating tool 1 8. Rear liners 2 9. Side l...
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Apex multifuel stoves 7 technical data room min/max room heater only output (kw) 1 - 7 kw technical data room heater with domestic hot water with add in boiler type 0 max output to room (kw) max output to water (kw) 5 kw 2 kw height (mm) 550 width (mm) 447 depth (mm) 362 height to centre of the rear...
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Firebox linings & throat plate the apex multifuel stoves firebox has reflective liners to the sides and rear and a specially shaped throat plate which sits on the liners. If these are not in place please refer to page 16 to install these. Multifuel grate the aarrow multifuel grate comprises of a ser...
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Multi - purpose operating tool your aarrow fire comes with a multi-purpose tool, which is used for, riddling and setting the multifuel grate position and for emptying the ash pan. (fig. 4) fig. 4 riddling use the operating tool for setting the grate in the coal burning position or the wood burning p...
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10 apex multifuel stoves operating instructions •remove the four glass clips and two retaining bars (fig 6b). Fig. 6b removing glass retaining bars. •carefully remove any pieces of broken glass, and sealing gasket wearing suitable gloves. •re-seat the new gasket and glass, ensuring the sealing gaske...
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Fuel types wood- 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 eighteen months in the case o...
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Ensure that you have read & understood these instructions before lighting the fire. Always wear suitable 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 the fire doors are closed. •set the air wash t...
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Ash removal 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 ash layer on the upper surf...
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Annual maintenance it is important that your fire is regularly serviced in accordance with these instructions. This should be carried out at least annually by a qualified person and should consist of the following. Remove the firebricks lining and throat plate, inspect all gasketing on doors, glass ...
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Apex multifuel stoves 15 installation general precautions note - all installations must conform to the appropriate building regulations. The building regulations for england and wales 2000 ref approved document j 2002 edition (issued by the dtlr). The building standards (scotland) (consolidation) re...
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Firebox liner panels the apex 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...
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Multifuel grate grate the grates in the apex 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 ...
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18 apex multifuel stoves installation fitting the flue outlet and hot plate 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 o...
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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 ...
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20 apex multifuel stoves installation.
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Apex multifuel stoves 21 installation p lan v iew of register plate and clearances for non insulated flues t ypical m etal i nsulated c himney s ystem t o be installed to the chimney manufacturers instructions in compliance with building regulations and bs7566 p ts 1-4 a is minimum clearance for non...
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22 apex multifuel stoves installation add in boilers apex 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...
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Apex multifuel stoves 23 installation primary flow and return pipes should be 28mm diameter. The cylinder should be installed at a higher level than the appliance, and as close to it as possible (the higher the cylinder the faster the circulation). The flow and return pipes should not be longer than...
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24 apex multifuel stoves installation checklist hearths, fireplaces, 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. B...
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Apex multifuel stoves 25 notes.
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26 apex multifuel stoves notes.
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Apex multifuel stoves 27 parts list 1. Fuel retainers afs1012 afs1102 afs001 afs009 afs008 afs1103 afs010 2. Throat plate 3. Grate bar 4. Hot plate 5. Operating tool 6. Ashpan 7. Flue spigot part description visual aid (not to scale) apex part no..
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28 apex multifuel stoves parts list 8. Liner set afs1104 afs1106 afs1108 afs1110 afs1111 afs1115 afs1077 9. Side liner 10. Back liner set 11. Glass replacement kit complete with gasket 12. Glass clips 13. Hinge kit comprises 2 hinges & 8 fixings per set. 14. Airwash part description visual aid (not ...
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Apex multifuel stoves 29 parts list 15. Fire door rope kit complete with door rope glue. Afs048 afs1112 afs1114 afs204 afs997 16. Main door assembly complete with handle,glass, gaskets,clips and seal. 17. Comb with extension 18. Fire door locking assembly 20. Aarrow fires gauntlet gloves part descri...
Page 30: Guarantee
Guarantee once again we would like to thank you for buying an aarrow fire. When you buy an aarrow fire, 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. Your aarrow fire carries a guarantee against def...
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Should you have any questions about your apex 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. Apex mult...
Page 32: I’Ve Checked It
Final factory check list bk025 quality finish parts flue outlet hot plate fuel retainers grate bar firebox linings throat plate air wash door catches ash pan operating tool operating instructions model.................................. Serial no............................. I’ve checked it and it’s ...