USER INSTRUCTIONS

7. ASH REMOVAL

7.1All fuels:

• Open Ash pan Cover (Riva 66 only), See Diagram 8

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Ashpan Cover

Riva

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Riva Avanti

PR7051

 

Remove Ashpan carefully. Heat can remain long after use

Use gloves, or place the ash into a Stovax Ash Caddy

(Stovax Part No. 4227)

Remove ash at least once every week

Do not place hot ash in a bin made from plastic or any other combustible material.

8.Over night burning

8.1It is possible to get the appliance to burn over night. In order to do this:

De-ash prior to final refuelling

Set air controls to low combustion settings

This will blacken the glass over night but it will clear when operated at high output for a short period.

Use smokeless fuel or small, thick logs depending on fuel desired

9.OVER-FIRING

9.1Do not over-fill with fuel or use at maximum output for long periods or over-firing can occur. If the flue pipe, flue collar or top plate glow red the appliance is over-firing:

Close the air controls to reduce the output

9.2Over-firing can cause permanent damage to the appliance.

10.Chimney fire

10.1If a chimney fire occurs:

Shut all air controls immediately

Evacuate the building

Call the fire brigade

Do not re-enter the building until it is confirmed safe

10.2Do not use the appliance after a chimney fire until: a) It has been inspected by a registered installer, confirming the appliance is safe to use*

b) The chimney system inspected and swept by a chimney sweep, confirming the system is structurally sound and free from obstruction before re-use.**

c) It is repaired as required before re-use. Use only genuine Stovax replacement parts to keep your appliance in safe and efficient working order.

11.GENERAL CLEANING

11.1Allow appliance to cool thoroughly to avoid risk of burns:

Clean regularly, according to the level of use

Give attention to the baffle system, flue ways and removing ash

Regular cleaning and maintenance will help give many years of safe use.

To refresh painted finishes use Stovax Thermolac paint.

Clean finishes using warm soapy water and a soft clean cloth

Do not use aerosol sprays near an operating appliance

Wipe dry with a soft clean cloth before re-lighting. Do not

In the U.K:

*registered with HETAS (GB only)/INFO (Republic of Ireland only)

**This should be done by a NACS registered (UK only)/ INFO registered (Eire only) chimney sweep, who will issue you with a certificate.

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Stovax RV40, RV76FK, RV55, RV66AVC manual ASH Removal, Over night burning, Over-Firing, Chimney fire, General Cleaning

RV66AVC, RV55, RV76FK, RV40, RV66 specifications

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