Rais classic series user’s manual rais 86 rais 4 rais 106 rais a/s industrivej 20 9900 frederikshavn denmark tel.: +45 98 47 90 33 fax: +45 98 47 92 91 tested beaverton & listed by: oregon usa omni-test laboratories, inc. C.
2 table of contents introduction .................................................................................................................3 safety and environmental testing .................................................................................3 features and items included ...........
3 congratulations on your new rais wood burning stove. As a product of award winning design and superior quality, we wish you many years of warmth and pleasure. Introduction we are asking you to: p lease read this entire manual before you install and use your new rais stove . F ailure to follow inst...
4 in addition, make sure that the floor and sub-flooring is designed to carry the extra weight of the stove. The floor protector or plate must be made of a non-combustible material. It must cover under the stove and extend 16” (40.6cm) (18” (45.7cm) in canada) in front of the stove door, 8” (20.3cm)...
5 specifications single wall connector stove pipe – 6” (15cm) diameter chimney pipe – class a, ul-103 ht, 6” (15cm) diameter efficiency – 71-73% based on ds standard minimum distance to non-combustible material – 2” (5cm) note: non-combustible must be solid cement or block (not brick or tile over co...
6 chimney the rais stoves must be installed using a class a ul 103 ht approved factory-built chimney system or a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner. In canada, the installation must conform to can/csa-b365.The chimney must extend through the roof at least 3’ (1m), and 2’ (.6m) above any...
7 if the stovepipe is fitted with a baffle, it must be manually operated, visibly placed for ease of use, and must not close completely. Consult your chimney expert if you have any questions. Important! Make sure that there is easy access to the chimney cleanout door. Operating instructions first fi...
8 the handle on the right side just below the door controls the shaker grate. It simplifies the cleaning of the stove. You just shake the ashes through the grate into the ash pan. Refer to removing the ashes in the care and maintenance section of the manual for detailed directions. Firewood used sho...
9 to ensure a proper and safe combustion, there should be bright and lasting flames/embers. Don't let the wood smolder. Do not close the air inlets completely during normal usage. The rais 4 and rais 106 can also be burned as a fireplace with the doors open. For safety, keep the screen on the firepl...
10 type of wood dry wood - lbs/ft³ (kg/m³) compared to beech beech and oak 36.2 (580) 100% ash 35.6 (570) 98% maple 33.7 (540) 93% birch 31.8 (510) 88% mountain pine 30.0 (480) 83% fir 24.3 (390) 67% poplar 23.7 (380) 65% a few reminders • store your wood cut and split (split logs dry faster). • kee...
11 if creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Surfaces the outer surfaces can be wiped with a dry soft rag, and if needed, a small amount of mild detergent, but try not to scrub! Minor scratches and other surface damage can easily be touched up with the ra...
12 cleaning the smoke box/baffle system 1. Remove the two baffle plates on the rais 86 as follows: a. Lift out the smaller plate near the back first (#1), and then the larger baffle plate on top (#2). See the view below: b a c k r a is 8 6 s to v e # 1 # 2 2. Remove the smoke plate on the rais 4 and...
13 trouble shooting problem possible cause/solution smoke coming out of the door there may not be enough draft in the chimney ( pascals)). Check for an obstruction. Soot on the glass take care that the stove is warmed up sufficiently before closing the door. The stove is burning too quickly check th...
