INTRODUCTION Safety Notices The Principle of the Fire Check List Technical Data INSTALLATION General Precautions Handling Hearth Combustible Materials Air For Combustion Firebox Liner Panels Removal of the Throat Plate Fitting the Optional Floor Fixing Kit Assembling the Multifuel Grate Flues &...
Page 4
TO USE THESE FUELS WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE SOLID FUEL ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE NUMBER 0800 600 000 www.solidfuel.co.uk THE USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY AARROW FIRES LTD WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE. Acorn Multifuel Stoves...
Aarrow Fires are also fitted with an "air wash" so called because it provides a curtain of high speed preheated air behind the glass to help keep it clean and to provide secondary air/over draught.
10. Fire door handle 11. Instructions The model and Serial Number of your fire can be found stamped into the casing, centrally just below the bottom edge of the fire door aperture. Acorn 4 Multifuel Quanity Part No. AFS001 AFS1101 AFS1086 1(4”)
Depth (mm) Height to Centre of Rear Flue Depth from Back to Centre of Flue Flue Diameter (mm) Weight Unpacked Packed Acorn Multifuel Stoves TECHNICAL DATA Acorn 4 Acorn 5 Multifuel Multifuel 1- 4.5 1 - 5 Type 7 Type 0 387.5...
INSTALLATION GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Note - All installations must conform to the appropriate building regulations. The Building Regulations for England and Wales 2000 ref Approved Document J 2002 edition (issued by the DTLR). The Building Standards (Scotland) (Consolidation) Regulations. Detailed recommendations for installation of appliances, chimneys and flues are outlined in the current issue of the following British Standards:- BS6461, BS8303 and BS4543.
FIREBOX LINER PANELS The Acorn Multifuel stoves have reflective liners to the sides and back. The throat plate sits on top of the side and rear panels. These should come fitted to your fire, if however they are not proceed as follows to fit them.
INSTALLATION MULTIFUEL GRATE GRATE The grates in the Acorn Multifuel units comprise a series of reciprocating cast iron bars seated on a pivoted "comb". All bars in the grate are identical, but every other bar is turned through 180 degrees, with the ends of the bars marked "H"...
FITTING THE FLUE OUTLET AND HOT PLATE The flue outlet spigot is found inside the appliance. It is removed by turning clockwise. Smear a very thin layer of fire cement on the faces of the flue outlet and the blanking plate. Fit the outlet to the appliance in the desired position.
INSTALLATION 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 performance designation required for use with solid fuel burning stoves is T450 N2 S D3.
Page 14
INSTALLATION TYPICAL METAL INSULATED CHIMNEY SYSTEM O BE INSTALLED TO THE CHIMNEY MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS IN COMPLIANCE IEW OF REGISTER PLATE AND CLEARANCES FOR NON INSULATED FLUES A is minimum clearance for non-insulated flue = 1.5 x D to a non-combustible surface/material 3 x D to combustible surface/material WITH BUILDING REGULATIONS AND BS7566 P...
ADD IN BOILERS Acorn 4 & 5 multifuel stoves offer the option of a slab boiler, which occupies the position of the rear firebox liner panels. Fitting: •Remove the fuel retainers, rear firebox liner panels and throat plate. •Knock out the blanking discs in the back plate corresponding to the terminals on the boiler.
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 Fires Ltd can not be held responsible for chimney or installation. HOT WATER SYSTEMS...
Fig. 7 Fully Closed Fig. 8 Fully Open Even when all the slots are completely shut a "bleed" of secondary air will be maintained ensuring that inflammable gases are burnt off. DISASSEMBLE AIRWASH The Aarrow air wash may be disassembled for cleaning or adjustment.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 11b fitting new glass •Replace the two lower retaining clips and nuts. •Replace the upper airwash cover and nuts. Do not over-tighten the nuts as damage may occur to the glass (Fig.11c) Fig. 11c tightening nuts 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 with relation to the door aperture or...
Approval does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with a suitable fuel listed above, nor does it cover instructions for use of other fuels. For latest details please refer to Hetas website www.hetas.co.uk. Do not use Homefire (six sided) and smaller sizes than Stovesse, e.g.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS In the morning •Open the air control fully until embers begin to glow brightly and place pieces of fuel on the fire until it is well established. WARNING: When wood is burnt slowly in a closed appliance it produces moisture and tar, which will create condensation and deposits in the chimney.
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. ANNUAL MAINTENANCE It is important that your fire is regularly serviced in accordance with these instructions.
FINAL CHECK LIST Hearths, Fireplaces, Flues and chimneys This checklist is to ensure hearths, fireplaces, flues and chimneys are satisfactory, and to show what you have done to comply with the requirements of The Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document J 2002. 1.
17. Comb with Extension 18. Fire Door Locking Assembly Including Fire Door Handle 19. Rear Grate Bar Support 20. Aarrow Fires Gauntlet Gloves 21. Optional Floor Fixing Kit. Acorn Multifuel Stoves Visual Aid Acorn 4 (not to scale) Part No.
However, should you have any problems with your appliance please contact your Aarrow stockist who will have the knowledge and facilities to help you. Aarrow Fires Ltd will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental loss, damage, or injury however caused.
SERVICE RECORD Company Work Carried Out Signature Date of Visit Should you have any questions about your Acorn Multifuel Stove that is not covered in this manual please contact your Aarrow retailer. Please keep all repair receipts safely. Please ensure you have this manual available when an engineer visits as they will complete the service record chart.
DOOR CATCHES ASH PAN OPERATING TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please ensure the enclosed registration card is completed and returned to Aarrow Fires and the following information completed for your own information. Date of Purchase... Name and address of supplier... * Please ensure installer completes INSTALLATION CHECK LIST details on page 22 of this manual.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Acorn 4 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers