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INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The
Stratford Multifuel
Sf & Si Stoves
Stratford Sf 50 Convector
PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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Congratulations on your choice of an Aarrow Stove. More than 20 years experience has been put into the development of our Stratford Multifuel to ensure ultimate performance and years of trouble free enjoyment. Every detail on the fire has been carefully engineered and designed which is why we are so confident in the reliability of our product. Should you have any questions about our Stratford Stoves that are not covered in this manual, please contact the Aarrow dealer in your
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The Stratford Sf & Si Installation and Operating Instructions Contents Operating Instructions 1 Introduction - The Principle of the Fire 5 2 Checklist 6 A - Stratford Sf B - Stratford Si 3 Fire Bed 7 4 Firebrick Lining for Sf only 8 5 Throat Inspection 9 6 The Air System 10 A - Interlock B - Multi-Purpose Operating Tool 7 Glass/Trim 12 8 Door Adjustments 13 9 Spare Parts List 14 A - Stratford Sf B - Stratford Si 10 Accesso
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WARNING To All Solid Fuel Users PETROLEUM COKE SOME OF WHOSE BRAND NAMES ARE "CALCO", "PETROCOKE" OR "WONDERCO" MUST NOT BE BURNED IN THIS APPLIANCE TO USE THIS FUEL WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE WARRANTY IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE SOLID FUEL ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE FREEPHONE 0800 600000 THE USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY AARROW FIRES LTD WILL INVALIDATE THE APPPLIANCE GUARANTEE. 4
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Operating Instructions For The Stratford Multifuel Sf & Si. 1. INTRODUCTION - THE PRINCIPLE OF THE FIRE Your Aarrow Fire is built to the highest standard of craftsmanship using the best materials and the most modern equipment available. It is a highly efficient and sophisticated piece of machinery and when properly installed and operated it should provide a lifetime of heating satisfaction. Safety is the most important consideration when installing your fire. If not properly
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2. CHECK LIST Inside the appliance you should find the following. Stratford Sf Stratford Sf Stratford Sf Stratford Sf Stratford Si Stratford Si 30 50 70 90 40 60 Conv. Boil. Conv. Boil. Conv. Boil. Conv. Boil. Conv. Boil. Conv. Boil. Grate Bars 7 7 9 9 11 11 11 11 7 7 11 11 Fire Bed Surround 7 7 9 11 3 4 Refractory Lining 4 4 3 5 230x197 Refractory lining 4 2 230x138 Refractory lining 1 230x115 Rear Brick Locking 1 1 Cha
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3. FIRE BED Grate The grates in the Stratford Sf & Si 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" sitting on the high sections of the comb, and the ends marked "L" sitting on the low sections. Assembling the Grate (Fig.1) To assemble the grate, fit bars to low sections of the comb first, inserting end market "H
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4. REFRACTORY LINING FOR Sf CONVECTOR MODELS ONLY Warning: Refractory linings are very fragile, handle with extreme care. Stratford Sf Multifuel Convectors are lined with reflective panels, consisting of a combination of rectangular linings, which sit on the rear ledge, and side linings which sit on the landings. A throat plate is sited above the grate, so shaped that it rests on steel guides and between the side linings. If the refractory linings have not been fitted to your applia
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• Remove front fuel retainer bars. • Set the four linings on the side ledges on either side of the firebox. See Fig 5. • Set the three 197mm x 230mm rectangular linings on the upper surface of the grate bar channel at the rear of the firebox. • To keep the back linings in position, locate the stainless steel locking channel centred on the top edge of three rear linings. • Fit the throat plate with the tab at the front marked "Throat plate" pointing down, with the projecting lugs on the si
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6. THE AIR SYSTEM Flue Outlet/Hot Plate only for Sf The flue outlet is packed together with the firebrick lining and multi-purpose tool, inside the appliance. The hot plate comes fitted on the top of the fire. To fit flue outlet: • Select the desired position (top or rear outlet) • Smear a very thin layer of suitable sealant or fine adhesive fire cement around the edge of the flue cut-out in the appliance • Fit outlet and lock into place by rotating anti-clockwise • Similarly fit t
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Disassemble Air Wash (see fig. 7) The air wash may be disassembled for cleaning or adjustment to achieve this the following procedure should be followed when the fire is cold and unlit. • Support Air Wash cover with one hand • Move cover up by smartly tapping the bottom with a hammer. • Remove assembly from appliance. • Clean and/or adjust. • Refit using reverse procedure. FULLY CLOSED FULLY OPEN POSITION POSITION AIRWASH HAMMER Figure 7 A - Interlock Stratford Sf & Si fires
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DOOR KNOB ASHPPAN OPERATING TOOL OPERATING TOOL Ash pit door Figure 8 7. GLASS/TRIM A gilt trim fitted around firedoor glass comes as standard. It clips on to the small lugs at the top and bottom of the aperture in the cast iron firedoor, as a "spring fit". When fitted, the trim locks the glass retaining clips in position. (see fig 9). If necessary the glass can be removed as follows: • Remove the gilt trim by pressing on the cu
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8. DOOR ADJUSTMENTS The catch can be adjusted by sharply tapping the catch on the inside of the door as shown in Fig 10. 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 catch on the door interlock mechanism. This is quite normal and due to the settling of the casing. The fire door can be re-aligned by the user as follows: • When the appliance is cold, open the fire door so that i
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9. SPARE PARTS LIST A - Stratford Sf Description Item Part No Sf30 Sf50 Sf70 Sf90 Ashpit Door, complete with Handle & Seal 1 AFS045 AFS046 AFS049 AFS049 Ashpit Door Handle 2 AFS041 AFS041 AFS041 AFS041 Decorative Trim (Door Surround) Gold 3 AFS095 AFS096 AFS097 AFS097 Black AFS095A AFS096A AFS097A AFS097A Fire Door, Complete with handle, Glass, Gaskets, Clips & 4 AFS200 AFS201 AFS202 AFS202 Seal Hinge Kit, Comprises 2 Hinges, 4 Shims & Fixings (1 set) 5 AFS047 AFS047 AFS0
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B -Stratford Si Description Item Part No Si40 Si60 Ashpit Door, complete with Handle & Seal 1 AFS045 AFS046 Ashpit Door Handle 2 AFS041 AFS041 Decorative Trim (Door Surround) Gold 3 AFS095 AFS096 Black AFS095A AFS096A Fire Door, Complete with handle, Glass, Gaskets, Clips & Seal 4 AFS200 AFS201 Hinge Kit, Comprises 2 Hinges, 4 Shims & Fixings (1 set) 5 AFS047 AFS047 Glass Replacement Kit, Complete with Gaskets & Clips (Not 6 AFS089 AFS091 Glass) Glass Kit, Complete with Gl
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10. ACCESSORIES Stands Elegant stands are available for the Stratford Sf only. These increase the height of the appliance and rear flue outlet by approximately 125mm (6''). Check current brochure for details. Traceries For added decorative effect, beautiful Door Traceries (Arches, Dawn & Sunburst) are available for the complete Stratford fires range. Paint Matching aerosol paint to tone in any connecting flues, pipes or surrounding metalwork. Interchangeable Canopy Tradit
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TECHNICAL DATA THE STRATFORD Sf RANGE Stratford Sf 30 Stratford Sf 50 Stratford Sf 70 Stratford Sf 90 Conv. Boiler Conv. Boiler Conv. Boiler Conv. Boiler Room Min/Max 2 - 8 N/A 3 - 11 N/A 4 - 19 N/A 5 - 26 N/A Heater output (kw) only Boiler Boiler Boiler Boiler type 70/90 type 70/90 type 30 type 50 Room Heater Max output with to room 5.4 8 16 23 domestic (kw) hot water with N/A N/A N/A optional Max output add in to wate
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Recommended fuels are as fellows: The Hetas Ltd, "Three Tick" appliance approval only covers the use of the following fuels in this appliance; Phurnacite, Phurnacite Plus, Centurion, Maxibrite, Extracite, Pureheat, Blazebrite, Taybrite, Sunbrite (Doubles/Singles), Anthracite and Welsh Dry Steam Coal (Large/Small Nuts). Approval does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with the suitable fuels listed above, nor does it cover instructions for the use of other fuels. DO NO
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Lighting the fire Solid fuel burning • On multifuel fires with variable grate setting facility set the grate to the "coal" burning position. • Ensure that ash pan is in position and the fire door closed. • Set the air wash to one quarter open position. • Set the primary inlet to the fully open position (or the thermostat control knob to setting 8). • Light in the normal manner with paper and kindling, or use a fire lighter. • If using a gas poker be sure to remove it immediately the fire
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In the morning • Open air control fully until the embers begin to glow brightly. • Lightly de-ash. • Place smaller pieces of fuel on the fire up to the top of the fuel retainer bars. • When the fire is well established de-ash and empty the ash pan. Note: The exact setting of the controls will vary with chimney conditions etc. If the fire goes out with unburnt fuel left in the firebox, increase the air opening slightly, and vice versa. Wood • Fill the firebox as much as possible with
