Stovax RVF40C - Manual (Page 2)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 This stove is designed for domestic heating and should only
be used for this purpose, in accordance with the
manufacturers operating instructions.
It should be installed by a competent installer, in
accordance with the relevant local and national
regulations.
1.2 The stove should only be used to burn approved fuels and
should not be used with liquid fuels or used as an
incinerator.
1.3 As with all heating stoves the surfaces will become very hot
when in use, therefore due care should be taken when near
the stove. If it is to be used in the presence of young
children, elderly or infirm persons a suitable fireguard
should be used. Care should also be taken with the
placement of combustible items near the stove as
conducted and radiated heat could cause a fire hazard.
1.4 Due top the high temperature of the convected air above
the stove we recommend that no valuable photographs,
paintings, porcelain or other items are placed in this area.
Such artefacts may be damaged by long term exposure to
fluctuating temperatures.
1.5 The additional ventilation may be required for the safe use
of this stove should be kept free of any obstructions, both
inside and outside the building, at all times.
1.6 Have your Stovax product serviced annually by a
competent service engineer, and if repairs are required use
only Stovax approved spare parts.
1.7 Do not make unauthorised modifications or changes to the
appliance.
1.8 SERIAL NUMBER
This number will be required when ordering spare parts or
making warranty claims. It is found on the back of the door
as shown
1.9 ASHCOVER
To operate the "touch latch" press the centre of the
ashcover to open and close the cover.
1. GENERAL
PR7091
PR7095
PRODUCT RIVA F40 Cube
MODEL No. RVF40C
SERIAL No.
EXETER ENGLAND
PR7108
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.10 AIR CONTROLS
1.11 DOOR HANDLE
To remove the door handle lift the handle without
rotating.To open the door, pull the lower portion of the
handle. To close the door hold the handle in the open
position and push the door to the closed position, then
rotate the handle to the vertical position.
Never open the door with your bare hands.
1.12 RIDDLING GATE
De-ash the firebed, using the riddling grate system.
To do this lower the access cover below the door, then
insert the ash pan tool in to the socket as shown and move
the primary air control vigorously left to right, this cases the
ash to fall down in to the ashpan.
Never operate the grate with your bare hands.
2.1 When new it is best to burn the fire at a low output for the
first few days of use. This will allow the construction to
settle and all fixing glues and paint to fully cure.
AVOID TOUCHING THE PAINT DURING THE FIRST
PERIOD OF USE.
2.2 During this time the appliance may give off some
unpleasant odours, and we recommend that you keep the
room well ventilated during this period to avoid a build-up
of fumes.
3.1 Open the Airwash control fully and open the Primary air
control to approximately 25% open.
3.2 Place some pieces of firelighter or dry crumpled paper on
the grate and cover with some small pieces of dry kindling
wood. Light the paper or firelighters.
3. BURNING WOOD
2. USING THE RIVA FOR THE FIRST TIME CLOSE CLOSE
OPEN OPEN
PRIMARY AIR CONTROL
Lower ash pan cover and insert
ash pan tool into a socket as
shown.
AIRWASH
This control has a pre-set
"indent ball" stop in the closed
position "opti-burn" setting. If
the control is pushed past this
point the airwash will be fully
closed.
PR7109
PR7092
PR7092
PR7094
PR7096
CLOSE CLOSE
OPEN
OPEN
PR7092 PR7094
Remove
Pull to Open