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RAIS MINO 2 Instructions For Installation, Use And Maintenance Manual

Manual is about: wood burning stove

Summary of MINO 2

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    Instructions for installation, use and maintenance rais rondo & rais mino 2 important information on first lighting the stove you must be careful not to touch the painted surfaces and it is most important that the door is kept slightly ‘ajar’ in order for the door seal and sealant to cure. This will...

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    Revision date : 2011 introduction ………………………………………………………….. 4 warranty …………………………………………………….………….. 4 specifications ………………………………………………………….. 5 convection ………………………………………………………………. 6 installation instructions ………………………………….……… 7 chimney ………………………………………………………….…………. 8­9 installation …………………………………………………...

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    A rais wood burning stove is more than just a heat source: it also shows that you care about design and quality in your home. To make the most of your wood burning stove it is important that you read the manual thoroughly before installing and using it. In the case of warranty coverage, and for gene...

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    Rais m in o ii rais m in o ii s o a p st o n e no m in al o u tp u t ( kw) : 5 5 m in . / m ax . O u tp u t ( kw) : 3 ­ 8 3 ­ 8 heat in g a rea ( m 2 ): a p p ro x. 1 00 a p p ro x. 1 00 s ize, wi d th /d e p th /h ei g h t ( m m ): 51 0 46 0 10 0 0 53 6 48 2 10 2 7 co m b u st io n c h ambe r wi d ...

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    Convection rais stoves are convection stoves. This means that the stove’s back and side panels are not over­heated. Convection means that there is a circulation of air, which ensures that the heat is distributed more evenly throughout the entire room. The cold air is sucked in at the base of the sto...

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    Installation instructions the following pages give instructions for the safe and proper installation of this heating appliance in the uk. These instructions cover the basic principles of installation, although some details may need slight modification to suit particular local site conditions. In all...

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    Chimney the chimney is the driving force which makes the stove function. In order for the stove to perform satisfactorily the chimney height must be sufficient to ensure the correct draught of 14 to 18 pa, so as to clear the products of combustion and prevent problems of smoke leaking into the room ...

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    If it is found that there is excessive draught in the chimney then either an adjustable flue damper or alternatively a draught stabiliser should be fitted. The adjustable flue damper should not close off the flue entirely, but should in its closed position leave a minimum continuous opening free are...

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    Installation it is prohibited to carry out unauthorised alterations to the stove. There must be plenty of fresh air in the room where the stove is being installed, in order to ensure proper combustion. Note that any mechanical exhaust ventilation ­ e.G. An extraction hood ­ may reduce the air supply...

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    Adjustment of the chimney connection the stove is always delivered for top flue connection, but can be changed to rear flue con­ nection as follows: remove the baffle plate and smoke diverter ( see cleaning and care ). Loosen the three m6 nuts with a spanner . Make sure that the flue diverter is fas...

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    Remove the casing knock­out. Remove the protective cover / seal and place over the hole in the top ­ make sure that the seal is positioned properly. Tighten the assembly using the three m6 nuts. The flue outlet spigot, which can be found in the stove in a bag, and the holder for the upper flue diver...

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    Installation distance to combustible wall to find out whether the wall next to where the stove is going to be installed is flammable, you should contact your building contractor or the local building authorities. The hearth should be able to accommodate the weight of the stove. The chimney must be i...

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    Installation distance for non­combustible walls. We recommend a minimum distance to non­combustible material of 50mm (f) for cleaning considerations..

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    For the installer finally before firing the stove for the first time a check should be made to ensure that the assembly and stove installation has been satisfactory and that there are no leaks in any seals in the appliance and appliance connections to the chimney. Ensure that the appliance and chimn...

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    Only use recommended fuels the following table shows the calorific value of different types of wood, which have been stored for 2 years and which have a residual moisture of 15 ­ 17%. Wood kg dry wood pr m 3 compared to beech/oak hornbeam 640 110% beech and oak 580 100% ash 570 98% maple 540 93% bir...

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    Drying and storage drying wood takes time: proper air drying takes approximately 2 years. Here are some tips: store the wood sawn, split and stacked in an airy, sunny place, which is protected against rain (the south side of the house is particularly suitable). Store the firewood stacks at a hand's ...

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    Using the wood burning stove adjusting the air damper. The damper has 3 settings. Position 1 the damper is closed meaning that there is no air supply. Position 2 push the lever to the right until it stops. This position gives full secondary air. During normal use the lever is set between position 1 ...

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    First usage a careful start pays off. Start with a small fire, so that the wood burning stove can get accustomed to the high temperature. This gives the best start and any damage is avoided. Be aware that a strange but harmless odour and smoke concoction may emanate from the surface of the stove, th...

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    To light the stove, use alcohol briquettes or similar, as well as approximately 2kg of firewood, split into kindling sticks. Set the air damper to the fully open position. Tips before firing up: open a door or window close to the wood burning stove. If there is ‘storm’ in the stove coming from the c...

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    When the flames are clear, after approximately 5­10 minutes, close the door. Damper ­ see adjustment of the damper. After approximately 10­20 minutes, when you have a good bed of glowing embers, add 2­3 pieces of wood. Leave the door ajar until the fire has caught properly, then close the door. Damp...

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    Cleaning and care the wood burning stove and the chimney must be serviced by a chimney sweep twice a year. During cleaning and care, the stove must be cold. If the glass is sooty: ­ moisten a piece of paper or newspaper, dip it in the ash, and rub the sooty glass with it. ­ now rub with a dry piece ...

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    Problem solving smoke spillage around door: ­ could be due to too low draught in the chimney ­ check if the flue or chimney is blocked ­ check if a extraction hood is switched on; if it is, switch it off and open a window/door in the proximity of the stove for a short while. Soot on glass: ­ could b...

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    Accessories and spare parts if spare parts other than those recommended by rais are used, the warranty is voided. All replacement spare parts can be purchased from your rais distributor / stockist. See the following spare parts diagrams for the individual products..

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    U k distributor. Robeys ltd. Riverside, goods road, belper, derbyshire, england. De56 1uu tel: 01773 820940 fax: 01773 820477 e mail: info@robeys.Co.Uk www.Robeys.Co.Uk june 2011.