Stovax Riva Plus Midi Wood & Multi-fuel - Manual (Page 5)

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3. ReCoMMeNded FUels
3.1 Wood logs:
• Burn only seasoned timber with a moisture content of less
than 20%
Wood length
Appliance Wood length
Riva Plus Small 250mm
Riva Plus Midi 300mm
Riva Plus Medium 350mm
Riva Plus Large 400mm
• Dry newly cut wood for 12 to 18 months before use
Poor quality timber:
— Causes low combustion efficiency
— Produces harmful condensation
— Reduces effectiveness of the airwash and life of the
appliance
do not burn construction timber, painted, impregnated
/ treated wood, manufactured board products or pallet
wood .
3.2 solid fuel:
• Burn only anthracite or manufactured briquette smokeless
fuels listed as suitable for use with closed heating appliances
do not burn bituminous coal, ‘petro-coke’ or other
petroleum based fuels as this will invalidate the product
guarantee .
3.3 Fuel consumption.
As tested at nominal heat output to the requirements of EN
13240: 2001 for intermittent operation:
Description
Fuel Consumption
Kg/hour
Wood
Kg/hour
Briquette
Smokeless fuel
Small Wood RVP-SMW 1.48 -
Small M/F RVP-SMM - 0.75
Large Wood RVP-LAW 3.30 -
Large M/F RVP-LAM - 1.78
PR8023 PR8022
Close
Close
Open
Open
1.16 To open and close the door, See diagram 3
WARNING
Properly installed, operated and maintained this
appliance will not emit fumes into the room.
Occasional fumes from de-ashing and refuelling may occur.
Persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and
must not be tolerated.
If fume emission does persist:
• Open doors and windows to ventilate the room
•Allow fire to burn out or safely dispose of fuel from the
appliance
• Check for chimney blockage and clean if required
• Do not attempt to relight until the cause of the emission
has been identified and corrected
If necessary seek expert advice.
• All open flued appliances can be affected by temporary
atmospheric conditions which may allow fumes to enter
the house. Because of this it is recommended that an
electronic carbon monoxide detector conforming to
BseN50291 be fitted and maintained.
2. UsING THe APPlIANCe FoR THe FIRsT
TIMe
2.1 To allow the appliance to settle and fixing glues and paint
to fully cure:
• Operate the appliance at a low output for first few days
2.2 do not touch the paint during the first period of use.
2.3 During this time the appliance may give off some
unpleasant odours:
• Keep the room well ventilated to avoid a build-up of
fumes.
UseR INsTRUCTIoNs
*For Great Britain:
• Ring the Solid Fuel Association advice line on
0845 601 4406 for details
• Visit their web site at www.solidfuel.co.uk