Aarrow Fires Arrow Ecoburn operating and Installation Manual

							Aarrow Ecoburn Stoves 
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INSTALLATION
 
 
Due to the gradual introduction of Europe Chimney 
Standards chimneys will be specified according to 
their performance designation as defined in BS EN 
1443 that covers the General Requirements for 
chimneys. The minimum performance designation 
required for use with solid fuel burning stoves is 
T450 N2 S D3. 
 
The flue and chimney installation must be carefully 
checked by a competent person before fitting the 
stove to ensure it is suitable and will work safely. 
 
If the chimney is old (ie: built of brick or stone  
without a liner) or being opened up for reuse  
additional checks and smoke testing as described 
in Appendix E of the Approved Document J 2002  
Edition should also be carried out to ensure the 
flue and chimney are good operating condition. 
 
Check the existing flue is in good condition with 
suitable access for collection and removal of  
debris. If the flue size is more than 225mm (9”) 
diameter or 200mm (8”) X 200mm (8”) square, a 
suitable lining of 150mm (6”) diameter should be 
fitted, or if the flue length is over 5.5 metres one 
size larger than the appliance outlet should be fit-
ted. This should be a double skin stainless steel 
flexible liner that is independently certified for use 
with solid fuel. Details of suitable linings for use 
with wood & solid fuel are given in the Official 
HETAS guide that can be viewed on their website 
at www.hetas.co.uk. 
 
It is also important that suitable flue pipe complying 
with the Building Regulations is used to connect 
the stove to the flue in the chimney and that      
suitable access is provided into the flue for regular 
inspection and sweeping of the flue ways. 
 
The installer should comply with Building Regula-
tions requirements in respect of providing a Notice 
Plate giving details on the chimney, flue lining, 
hearth and fireplace installation. Approved Docu-
ment J of the Building Regulations for England & 
Wales is available from The Stationary Bookshops 
and can also be viewed at the ODPM website at 
www.safety.odpm.gov.uk/bregs/brads.htm. 
 
Details on the relevant Building Regulations and 
BS British Standards are given in the “ General 
Precautions” section of these instructions.  
 
Chimneys should be as straight as possible.  
Horizontal runs should be avoided except where    
the rear outlet of the appliance is used, in which 
case the horizontal section should not exceed 
150mm (6”) in length.
 
 
If the stove appears to be working hard but pro-
duces very little output to the room it is likely that 
excess draw is present in the chimney, and that 
heat is being sucked out of the appliance and up the 
chimney. If this is the case we recommend the fitting 
of a draught stabiliser in preference to a flue 
damper, in the interest of safety and efficiency. 
 
FOR ALL APPLIANCES 
 
Access for cleaning the flue should be  
incorporated in the system other than through the 
appliance (eg: a soot door or access through  
register plate). Purpose made soot doors and  
inspection lengths are available from manufacturers 
of all systems. Ensure that the whole length of the 
flue can be reached from the soot door. 
 
Note: if the appliance is fitted with a draught  
stabiliser or if one is fitted to the flue pipe or  
chimney in the same room as the appliance, 
then the permanent air entry opening (or  
Openings)  should be increased by 300 mm ² for 
each KW of rated output. 
 
For advice on flues and chimneys contact: 
 
NACE (National Association of Chimney  
Engineers) Telephone : 01526 322555 
www.nace.org.uk 
 
OR  
 
NACS (National Association of Chimney 
Sweeps) Telephone : 01785 811732 
www.chimneyworks.co.uk 
 
OR  
 
HETAS (Official Body To Approve Solidfuel  
Domestic Heating Appliances) 
Telephone : 0845 6345626 
www.hetas.co.uk  
						

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NOTE -  Under no circumstances should this  
appliance be connected to a shared flue system, that 
serves any other heating appliance.  TYPICAL REAR FLUE OUTLET (as per BS 8303-1)
 
Maximum 150mm 
(6”) Horizontal
 
Flue Section  Minimum 150mm 
(6”) Diameter Flue  
Soot Door 
Fire Retardant  
Rope Packing  
Maximum 100mm (4”)  
Brick Up Aperture 
Fill Void  
						

							INSTALLATION
 
Aarrow Ecoburn Stoves  13  PLAN VIEW OF REGISTER PLATE AND  
CLEARANCES FOR NON INSULATED FLUES 
 
(Plan View Of Steel Register Plate, 1.5mm
 Thick  
Minimum )  Non  
Combustible 
Register 
Plate. 
Minimum 
1.5mm Thick 
Steel. 
TYPICAL TOP FLUE OUTLET (as per BS 8303-1)  
Typical Metal Insulated Chimney System 
Installed To The Chimney Manufactures  
Instructions In Compliance With Building Regulations 
And BS 7566 Part 1 to 4  
						

							 
ADJUSTING THE SELF 
 LEVELLING FEET 
 
The Aarrow Ecoburn stoves are equipped with  
adjustable rear levelling feet, these are ideal for 
use where the hearth surface is not flat or level. 
 
Adjustment is as follows : 
 
 
Position the stove on the hearth into its final 
resting place, ensuring room for the flue 
connections etc.  
 
  On the rear leg of the stove, loosen the pozi 
screw, and rotate the inner „cam‟ shaped 
levelling foot until this touches the hearth. 
(see fig. 2.)  
 
  Re-tighten the pozi screw. Check the stove 
is level with a spirit level.  
 
  Repeat for the other rear leg.  
INSTALLATION
 
Aarrow Ecoburn Stoves 
14  Fig. 2. Adjusting The Rear Feet   
FIREBOX LINER PANELS 
 
The Aarrow Ecoburn stoves use firebox liner  
panels to the sides and back. The throat plate sits 
on top of the sides and rear panels. These should 
come fitted to your stove, if however they are not, 
proceed as follows to fit them. 
 
 
Open the fire door.  
 
  Remove the two round front fuel retaining 
bars, by lifting one end free of the bracket 
and sliding the remaining end out from the 
bracket.  
 
  Set the small liner (s) into the back of the 
firebox.  
 
  Insert the side liner panels. (See Fig. 3)  
 
  Fit the throat plate with the single bend and 
two cut outs to the front facing up. The   
    projecting lugs sit on top of the side liners.  
    The long centre tab on the back edge rests  
    on the rear liners. The shorter turn down  
    tabs against the vertical face.      
    (See Fig.4 & 5) 
 
  Replace the front fuel retaining bars.  
 
 
Note: Neither the rear firebox liners nor the 
side firebox liners are ‘handed’, both faces are 
suitable for direct contact with the fire bed. 
 
Note : Cracking of the liner panels does not 
effect efficiency. 
Overall View  Of Liners & Throat Plate Assembly  
						

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Aarrow Ecoburn Stoves  INSTALLATION
 
 
   
FINAL CHECK LIST 
 
Before handing over the installation to the  
customer it is a requirement under Document J 
that the appliance is lit and the functioning of the 
chimney system is checked for satisfactory       
operation. 
 
 
Be sure that the chimney is operating 
and ALL smoke and fumes are vented to 
the atmosphere through the chimney  
    terminal.  
 
  Check all joints and seals. 
 
  Clean the outside of the appliance to 
    prevent any stains becoming burnt on. 
 
  Check the flue draught which should 
read 1 —2mm, or 0.1 —0.2 mbar. 
 
  If Building Control Consent route is being 
sought please complete the check list on 
page 17. 
 
  For a registered Competent Persons 
Scheme, such as HETAS, please 
     complete the Certificate Of Compliance,  
    which is used for checking and reporting  
    the installation as imposed by the  
    Government 
 
  Explain the controls and operation of the 
appliance to the customer. 
  The following details 
must  be checked and  
completed in full by the installer at the time of  
installation. Please answer all questions as fully as 
possible. 
Aarrow stoves  cannot be held  
responsible for the chimney or installation. 
Fig. 3. Liners Inserted 
Fig. 4. Inserting The Throat Plate  Fig. 5. Liners & Throat Plate Correctly Fitted  
						

							BUILDING CONTROL CONSENT CHECKLIST 
Hearths, Fireplaces, Flues and chimneys 
This checklist is to ensure heaths, fireplaces, flues and chimneys are satisfactory, and show what you have done to comply wi th  the requirements of the Building Regulations 2000 approved Document J 2002 
   1. Building address where work has been carried out ……………………………………………………………………………....
 
  
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….  
  
2. Identification of hearth, fireplace chimney or flue 
  
3. Firing capability: solid fuel / wood /gas.  
  
4. Intended type of appliance. 
       State model and output. 
  
5. Ventilation provision for the appliance: 
       State type and area of permanently open vents. 
  I/We the undersigned confirm that the above details are correct. In my opinion, these works comply with the  
  
relevant requirements in part J of Schedule 1 of the Building regulations. 
  
   Print name and title…………………………………………………………………..Profession…………………………………..  
  
 
  
Capacity……………………………………………………………………………...Telephone No. ……………………………..  
 
  
Address………………………………………………………………………………………………..Postcode…………………..  
 
  
Signed………………………………………………………………………………..Date………………………………………...  
  
 
  
Registered member of..(e.g. Gas Safe ( CORGI), OFTEC, HETAS, NACE, NACS)
  
7. Hearth. Form of construction, new or existing? 
  
8. Inspection and testing after completion 
      Test carried out by: 
      Test and results 
  
Flue                   Visual 
  
Inspection                 Sweeping 
                   Coring ball 
                   Smoke 
          
Appliance (where included) spillage 
  
6. Chimney or flue construction 
   
a, State the type or make and whether new or existing 
   
b, Internal flue size (and equivalent height, where calculated 
       natural draught gas appliances only) 
   
c, If clay or concrete flue liners used confirm that they are 
      correctly jointed with socket end uppermost and 
      state jointing materials used. 
   
d, If an existing chimney has been refurbished with a new 
      Liner, Type and make of liner fitted. 
   
e, Details of flue outlet terminal and diagram reference. 
  
      Outlet Details: / Complies with: 
   
f, Number and angle of bends 
   
g, Provision for cleaning and recommended frequency. 
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							ANNUAL MAINTENANCE 
 
It is important that your appliance is regularly  
serviced in accordance with these instructions. 
This should be carried out at least annually by a 
qualified person and should consist of the  
following : 
 
CLEANING 
 
Important; 
Under some circumstances soot can 
quickly build up on the throat plate and adjacent 
areas. The throat plate should be removed and 
checked monthly, and any debris stripped off. 
Similarly, clean the upper surface of the firebox. 
 
Remove the firebrick linings and throat plate,  
inspect all rope gaskets on doors, glass etc, and re
-order any items that may need replacing from 
your  Aarrow  dealer. 
With a wire brush clean inside the appliance  
paying particular attention to the small inlet holes 
of the air wash on the inside, above the fire door. 
 
Sweep the chimney and confirm that it is sound. 
Examine all joints in the flue pipe etc, and re-seal if 
necessary. Re-assemble and leave with the air 
inlet and air wash control about half way open. 
This will allow a free flow of air through the  
appliance thus preventing moisture and  
condensation from building up inside the stove and  
chimney. 
 
CHIMNEY SWEEPING 
 
Sweeping should be carried out with an  
appropriate sized bristle brush and rods to suit 
chimney size and type. As with all appliances  
regular sweeping of the flue is essential to avoid 
danger of blockage and the escape of poisonous 
fumes. Access for cleaning should also be  
incorporated in the chimney (e.g.. Soot door or 
access through the register plate). 
 
Any existing chimney should be swept prior to  
installation of the appliance, and swept again a 
second time  within one month  of regular use after 
installation to establish frequency of sweeping  
required. This should be done by a competent  
person such as a NACS chimney engineer who will 
provide a Certificate Of Chimney Sweeping. 
The whole flue way including the outlet must be 
swept at least twice per burning season. It is  
important that the flue ways, flue pipe and chimney   
be cleaned prior to lighting the fire after a  
prolonged shut down period. 
 
DOOR GLASS 
 
The door glass should remain clear during normal 
burning. However, under certain conditions, such 
as burning at a low rate or damp wood, or over-
night burning, the glass may become somewhat 
blackened. To remedy this, operate the appliance 
at a fast rate. Alternatively when the stove is cold, 
open the door and clean the inside face of the 
glass with a damp cloth or with glass cleaner 
(available from fire stockists). A piece of cloth 
moistened with vinegar and dipped in wood ash 
(
not coal ash ) will provide a good soft scourer to 
remove the soot without scratching the glass. 
 
OUTER FINISH 
 
The outer finish of the appliance is a durable high 
temperature paint. It is best cleaned, by brushing 
down, with a clean shoe brush. Do not allow  
moisture to remain on the appliance whilst cold or 
surface rust may form. 
The high temperature paint should not require  
attention for some time, depending on use. The 
hotter the fire burns the sooner repainting will be  
necessary. Aerosol tins of paint are available for 
complete refurbishing.  
Before repainting make sure that the fire is out and 
the stove is cold. 
  Remove the door glass 
  Lightly wire brush, or rub with wire wool, the 
body of the appliance to remove any loose 
paint or rust. 
  Mask or remove items such as brass work. 
  Any adjacent brickwork, mantelpiece, hearth 
etc, should be carefully masked for quite a 
distance around the appliance. This  
           precaution is to prevent discolouration of the                        
  surrounding brickwork or wall paper etc. 
Re -spray in a well ventilated area, avoid breath-
ing the vapour. Refer to safety instructions on 
paint cans. 
  When the paint is dry refit the door glass & 
any other parts previously removed.  
  Leave the appliance for eight hours before 
lighting a fire.  
  Burn slowly for the first four hours, then build  
up heat slowly to gradually cure paint.   
Note: Use genuine Aarrow touch up spray as some 
paints interact. This could ruin the finish and  
invalidate the guarantee. 
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SUMMER STORAGE / NON  
USAGE 
 
Please ensure that your stove is left clean and 
moving components are well lubricated for the 
summer months (during periods of prolonged non 
use). If possible store the throat plate outside of 
the stove, check all moveable components, at 
regular intervals, to ensure they are moving freely. 
 
Allow air movement through the stove, by opening 
the air wash and primary air inlet (s) controls to 
about half way open or leave the door ajar. This 
will allow a free flow of air through the appliance 
thus preventing moisture and condensation  
forming inside the stove and chimney. This 
preventative maintenance will ensure your stove 
stays in the best condition for the coming winter 
months. 
 
ADJUSTING THE DOOR HINGES 
 
Once the appliance has been under fire for a  
period of time the fire door may appear to have 
moved out of alignment in relation to the door ap-
erture or catch. This is quite normal and due to the 
settling of the casting. 
The fire door can be re-aligned as follows : 
 
  When the appliance is cold, open the fire 
door so that it is at right angles to the front of 
the stove. 
 
  Lift the fire door up off its hinges. 
 
  Gently tap the hinge pins in the direction to 
compensate for the misalignment. (Fig. 6) 
 
  Re-fit the door and check to ensure it now 
sits square to the body; if not repeat the 
above steps. 
 
If the fire door needs to be raised, please follow : 
 
  When the appliance is cold, open the fire 
door so that it is at right angles to the front of 
the stove. 
 
  Lift the fire door up off the hinges. 
 
  Drop one washer on the top and bottom 
hinge pins.   
 
Refit the door and check.  
 
Please Note : There is no adjustment to the 
door lock / catch assembly. However,  
periodically check the tightness of the  
retaining screw to the end of the door handle 
shaft. (Fig. 7) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FUEL RETAINER BARS —
INSPECTION 
 
Fuel retainer bars are supplied with the stove. 
Periodically check for any bowing or heat  
distortion to the fuel retaining bars and replace as  
necessary. 
 
Please Note : This operation should only be 
carried out when the appliance is unlit and 
cold.  Fig. 6. Adjusting The Door Hinges 
Fig. 7. Retaining Screw Tightness  Tighten 
Screw Gently tap the hinge pins in 
the direction to compensate 
for the misalignment.   
						

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Aarrow Ecoburn Stoves     
FIRE DOOR ROPE  
REPLACEMENT 
 
Periodically, visually check over the fire door rope 
seal for any damage, cuts or tears and any  
detached sections. The rope gasket can be  
replaced, using the universal rope kit (see spare 
parts guide Page 32), please follow the  
instructions below : 
 
 
Ensure the appliance is cold. 
 
  Lift the door off the appliance and lay onto a 
flat surface with the rear face upwards.  
 
  Carefully remove the old rope gasket and 
old adhesive. Take note of the layout of the 
old rope seal. Ensure no traces of the old  
    adhesive or rust / flaky paint is present, as  
    this will result in a unsound joint. 
 
  Apply the rope adhesive following the  
    instructions on the bottle. 
 
  Press the rope gasket into the channel on 
the rear of the door casting, following the 
same layout as the old rope seal. See Fig. 8. 
 
  Just before the final end, cut the rope seal to 
length and glue into position.     
           
  Allow 30 minutes, before refitting the door to 
the appliance. 
 
 
 
   
FIRE DOOR GLASS 
REPLACEMENT 
 
In the event of the door glass being broken it can 
easily be replaced. Please follow : 
 
 
The door should be lifted off the hinges so 
that the operation can be carried out on a 
work bench or similar level surface. 
 
  Unscrew the four screw fixings, securing the 
glass clips and remove, both clips and  
    fixings. 
 
  Carefully remove any pieces of broken 
glass, and sealing gasket, wearing suitable 
gloves as protection. Take note of the  
    position and joint of the rope gasket. 
 
  Replace the glass rope gasket; start at the 
bottom of the window, centrally, push the 
adhesive side of the rope into the groove on 
the rear of the casting. Gradually work your 
way around until the end of the rope meets. 
See Fig. 9. 
 
  Re-seat the new glass, ensuring the glass 
sits flat against the gasket. See Fig. 10. 
 
  Replace the four retaining clips and fixing 
screws. Do not over tighten the fixings as 
damage may occur to the glass. See Fig.11. 
 
  Refit the door assembly back onto the stove; 
carefully lift the door over the hinge and slot 
into place.  Fig. 8. Rope Replacement 
Fig. 9. Lining Up Gasket Rope  Joint 
Rope 
Gasket  
						

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Please Note —This should be carried out when 
the fire is cold and unlit. 
  FIRE DOOR PRIMARY AIR INLET
 
 
Once a year inspect the primary air inlet assembly 
located at the base of the fire door.  
 
  Lift the door assembly from the stove body 
and place on a level, work bench, with the 
rear face upper most. 
 
  Remove the 2x no. fixings. 
 
  Working from the front, withdraw the oval 
assembly from the door casting. 
 
  Clean the air slots within the door casting 
and slider plate. 
 
  Place the oval assembly into the door oval 
aperture and fix from the rear of the door. 
See fig 12 
  Fig. 10. Positioning The Glass 
Fig. 11. Tightening The Glass Clip  Fig. 12. Rear Of Oval / Slider Assembly  Slider 
Rear Of 
Oval