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Ecoboiler Cassette Stove Installation Guide Ecoboiler Cassette AFTER INSTALLATION RETAIN THIS GUIDE & PASS TO CUSTOMER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE EN 13229:2001 +A1:2003 +A:2004 CE BK680 SPECIFIC Rev 04 JUL 2017...
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Should you have any questions about our stoves that are not covered in this manual, please contact the Arada retailer in your area, or call our technical support department on 44 (0)1297 35998. You should retain these instructions for future reference.
The use of these fuels will invalidate the appliance guarantee. Arada recommends the use of approved smokeless fuels which have been deemed suitable for use on closed appliances. If in doubt, contact The Solid Fuel Association, telephone: 0845 601 4406 / 01773 835400 or visit ww.solidfuel.co.uk.
ECOBOILER Boiler Installation Guide 2 Health and Safety Before any installation work is undertaken consideration must be given to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Safe working practices should be followed at all times. Please consult health and safety guidelines for advice on handling heavy and/ or large items.
ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide Dimensions of the constructional hearth for all stoves (including any 'hole in the wall’ type installation) should project at least 500mm forward of the front of the appliance and 150mm at the sides. The surface of the hearth should be free of combustible materials.
ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide 3.3 Combustion air requirements All stoves require ventilation to burn safely and correctly. The Stratford Ecoboiler Cassette differs from conventional stoves in that air for combustion is only supplied from an external source rather than the room or dwelling.
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ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide Rear Of Appliance Combustion Base Of Appliance Connection FIG. 1. Direct Air Connection (Combustion Air) Where the stove is connected to outside air and there is NO draught stabiliser is fitted, there is no requirement for an additional air vent, provided a successful ‘smoke draw test’...
ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide 4 Flue and Chimneys The stove must be connected to a suitable and efficient flue so that products of combustion (fumes) from the stove are expelled to the outside air. Please remember that chimney draught is dependent on four main factors : Flue gas temperature Flue height Flue size...
ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide Due to the gradual introduction of European 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 per- formance designation required for use with solid fuel burning stoves is T450 N2 S D3.
ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide 5 Installing the Stove To make the stove easier to manoeuvre (thus safer) we recommend you remove the following parts which can then be refitted when the stove is in its final position: Door (To help prevent the glass from breaking) Fuel Retainer Throat Plate Grate Bars...
ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide fit bars to the low sections of the comb first by seating the ends marked ’L’ onto the low part of the comb, whilst the ends marked ’H’ should then be seated on the high sections. (See Fig. 2, below) High ‘H’...
ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide FIG. 3. Fitting the flue pipe inside spigot collar 5.6 Combustion air connection As decribed earlier in this manual, the connection for the combustion supply air is on the base of the appliance. The connection hole is offset from the middle of the appliance, please see the below plan diagram REAR Centre of air connection...
/ system with Fernox or other similar corrosion inhibitor to prevent both corrosion and the formation of lime scale. All Arada boiler stoves must be installed in an indirect vented (also known as an open vented) central heating system.
ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide 6.2 Water connections To connect the indirect hot water cylinder to the stove, use 28mm copper pipes. Ensure that the pipes rise continuously to the cylinder. Ensure that runs are not too long (i.e. 6 metre maximum each for flow and re- turn).
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ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide It is often possible and good practice to utilise the primary flow and return as part of the safety circuit. The ball valve and over-ow pipe (28mm diameter) from the expansion tank should be copper. All pipes in unheated spaces should be lagged. Various examples can be seen on page 22 &...
ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide 7 Maintenance 7.1 Removal of ash around the damper and thermostat Regular checking and removal of ash from around the damper flap area, which is central to the inner rear of the firebox cavity will ensure correct operation and performance from your appliance.
ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide 7.2 Removal of the thermostat The thermostat and damper flap have been factory set during manufacture. However, over a period of time, it may be necessary to calibrate or check the setting of the thermostat assembly. Follow the steps on removal of ash from damper &...
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ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide Outer side trim fixings Air box fixings FIG. 8. Fixing locations (External With Door Open) Thermostat fixings Thermostat sensor wire FIG. 10. Thermostat sensor cover plate fixings location (Behind outer side spacer trim) FIG. 9. Fixing locations (Internal) BK 680 Specific Page 19...
ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide 7.3 Calibration / Setting The Thermostat Assembly With the thermostat assembly removed, calibration / setting procedure can be done in the following way - Replace the thermostat control knob (previously removed, during thermostat removal from stove). Rotate the control knob fully clockwise until it reaches the stop position.
ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide 8. Final check list and commissioning the stove Before handing over the installation to the customer it is a requirement under Document J (of the Building Regulations for England & Wales) that the appliance is lit and the functioning of the chimney system is checked for satisfactory operation.
ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide 9. Reference FIG. 12. Central heating and domestic hot water system using four boiler tappings. FIG. 13. Central heating without domestic hot water system using four boiler tappings. Page 22 BK 680 Specific...
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ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide FIG. 14. Central heating and domestic hot water system using three boiler tappings. FIG. 15. Central heating without domestic hot water system using three boiler tappings. BK 680 Specific Page 23...
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ECOBOILER Cassette Installation Guide Stratford is a brand name of Arada All Stratford ECOBOILER Cassette stoves are manufactured in the UK Arada Ltd Weycroft Avenue - Axminster - Devon EX13 5HU United Kingdom www.aradastoves.com T: +44 (0)1297 35700 info@aradastoves.com BK 680 Specific...
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