Riva MF Cassette MODELS: RV40/RV55/RV66/RV66AVC/RV76 Instructions for Use, Installation and Servicing For use in GB & IE (Great Britain and Republic of Ireland). This appliance has been certified for use in countries other than those stated. To install this appliance in these countries, it is essential to obtain the translated instructions and in some cases the appliance will require modification. Contact Stovax for further information.
COVERING THE FOLLOWING MODELs: RV40/RV55/RV66/RV66AVC/RV76 APPLIANCE COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST 3 COMMISSIONING 24 USER INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE & SERVICING 25 General Points Using the Appliance for the first time Recommended Fuels Lighting the appliance Running the appliance Burning Tips Ash Removal Over night burning Over-Firing Chimney Fire General Cleaning Cleaning Glass Chimney Sweeping Care of Stove Seasonal Use Troubleshooting Tips 4 4 6 6 7 7 8 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 Annual Servic
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USER INSTRUCTIONS 1. General POINTS 1.1 Before use of this appliance please read these instructions fully. 1.2 All local regulations, including those referring to national and European Standards need to be complied with when installing the appliance. 1.3 Only use for domestic heating in accordance with these operating instructions. 1.4 PRODUCT: You must burn only approved fuels. Do not use with liquid fuels or as an incinerator. 1.5 MODEL No.
USER INSTRUCTIONS Riva avanti 4) Clean burn - Secondary air is preheated through a heat exchanger to combust unburned hydrocarbons, providing a cleaner and more efficient burn. 5) Convected and radiant heat. Riva PR7046 PR7053 PR7034 PR7003 primary air control airwash air control Move air control as shown using the door tool. PR7048 PR7047 primary air control airwash air control This control has a pre-set "indent ball" stop in the closed position "opti-burn" setting.
USER INSTRUCTIONS 1.16 Riva 66 Avanti To open and close the door: • Use the tool provided, see Diagram Persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and must not be tolerated.
USER INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 Solid fuel: • Place firelighters or paper and dry kindling wood on the grate • Burn only anthracite or manufactured briquette smokeless fuels listed as suitable for use with closed heating appliances • Light the paper or firelighters, See Diagram 6 Do not burn bituminous coal, ‘petro-coke’ or other petroleum based fuels as this will invalidate the product guarantee. 3.3 Fuel consumption.
USER INSTRUCTIONS 5.6 5. Running The appliance 5.
USER INSTRUCTIONS — Difficulty getting a fire going and keeping it burning well 6. burning tips 6.1 (low flue draught) — Low heat output (low flue draught) — Smoke entering room when doors opened (low flue Fuel Quality (Wood) Use wood with a moisture content of less than 20%. Seasoned logs have the bark beginning to lift and peel away and cracks radiating from the centre. They feel lighter than fresh cut wood of a similar size and sound hollow when struck against each other.
USER INSTRUCTIONS 7. ASH REMOVAL 7.1 9. OVER-FIRING 9.1 All fuels: • Open Ash pan Cover (Riva 66 only), See Diagram 8 Do 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 8 9.2 Over-firing can cause permanent damage to the appliance. 10. Chimney fire 10.
USER INSTRUCTIONS leave unit without drying, as this may cause rust. Do not use abrasive cleaner or cleaning pads to clean enamel finishes. 14. Care of stove Stovax has a range of cleaning and maintenance products and accessories to keep your appliance in good working condition. Your Stovax retailer can provide full details but here is a brief list of useful items: 12.
USER INSTRUCTIONS • Glass blackening • Thick, brown and sticky tar oozes from the pipe joints 15. Seasonal use This is caused by burning damp wood and burning your appliance at too low a temperature; • Use well seasoned wood and operate the appliance in the ideal temperature range Tar is a major cause of chimney fires - if you experience problems with tar build up consult a chimney sweep before continued use of your appliance. 15.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION RIVA MF Cassette Riva 55 Riva 66 Riva 66 Avanti Riva 76 Nominal Heat Output Riva 40 Model Riva 40-RV 40/RV40B Riva 55-RV 55/RV55B Riva 66-RV 66/RV66B Riva 66 Avanti-RV66AVC Riva 76/RV76 Wood kW 4.9 8 8 8 9.5 Solid Fuel kW 4.9 8 8 8 N/A mm 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 inch Wg 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 Wood g/s 5.8 8.3 7.4 7.4 10.8 Solid Fuel g/s 5.2 9.9 8.1 8.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION RIVA DIMENSIONS * * Riva Avanti Riva PR7041 Riva 40 RV40 Riva 55 RV55 Riva 66 RV66 Riva 66 Avanti RV66 AVC Riva 76 RV76 A 400mm 540mm 650mm 650mm 760mm B 550mm 660mm 550mm 550mm 630mm C 350mm 350mm 395mm 395mm 395mm D 492mm 632mm 742mm 694mm 862mm E 599mm 709mm 599mm 636mm 678mm F 234mm 234mm 248mm 248mm 248mm G N/A 360mm 420mm 420mm 540mm H 128mm 128mm 153mm 153mm 153mm J N/A N/A N/A 480mm N/A K N/A N/A N/A 755mm N
SITE REQUIREMENTS 1. FLUE OR CHIMNEY 1.1 The flue or chimney system must be in good condition. It must be inspected by a competent person and passed for use with the appliance before installation Products of combustion entering the room can cause serious health risks. 1.2 1.5 You must be able to sweep and inspect the flue when the appliance is installed. 1.6 You must check the flue draught with all windows and doors closed and any extraction fans in this or adjoining rooms running at maximum speed.
SITE REQUIREMENTS 1. FLUE OUTLET POSITIONS Terminal Flue Vertical Measurement Horizontal Measurement 150mm max Insulation Adjacent Building The vertical measurement is the lowest from either the point of discharge or 150mm above insulation.
SITE REQUIREMENTS 4. Minimum Builders opening 6. builders opening Many fireplace openings have a supporting lintel. Remove the covering plaster to identify it's position before starting any constructive work. Do not remove constructional lintels without making provision to support the remaining structure of the building. The appliance must not form any part of the supporting structure. To make installation easier make the opening larger than the minimum requirements where possible. 6.
SITE REQUIREMENTS 7. FIRE surround clearances If the appliance is to be fitted with a fire surround, use the minimum clearances, see Diagram, between any point of the appliance and any combustible material. Stovax produce a selection of surrounds and details can be obtained from your local supplier. PR7008 7.1 We recommend you obtain expert advice before proceeding with work of this nature. 7.2 Some finishes may discolour with heat and some lower quality products may distort, or crack, when in use.
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKS Riva 66-RV 66/RV66B Riva 66 Avanti-RV66 AVC Riva 66-RV76/RV76B Flue/Chimney Size Riva 76 Riva 55-RV 55/RV55B Riva 66 Riva 40 Riva 40-RV 40/RV40B Riva 55 Model Riva 66 Avanti 1. VENTILATION Without liner system (round) mm 150 150 150 150 150 minimum dimension (dia.) inch 6 6 6 6 6 Without liner system (square) mm 135 135 135 135 135 minimum dimension inch 51/2 51/2 51/2 51/2 51/2 Liner or factory made system (dia.
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKS 2. ADDITIONAL VENTILATION 2.2 Extractor fans or cooker hoods must not be placed in the same room or space as this can cause the appliance to emit fumes into the room. 2.3 If any of these checks reveal problems do not proceed with the fitting of the appliance until they have been rectified.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1.3 Legal requirements • Slide the Riva MF into the opening • (Riva Only) If the Riva MF is to be fiited with a 4 sided frame, fit the frame before fixing the appliance in to position. •(Riva Only) Check the fit of all frame options before fixing the appliance into position Some installations may require the frame to be fitted before final fixing.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 2. REMOVAL OF THE LOG GUARD 2.1 To remove the Log guard: • Lift Log Guard clear of the supporting brackets • Rotate to clear the sides of the door opening. Do not use appliance without the log guard in position. Fire Cement 3a. DOOR REMOVAL (riva) (Tools required – None) 3 3a.1 To remove the door from the Riva MF: Adaptor supplied by flue liner manufacturer.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5.3 5 Second remove the Upper Baffle, see diagram 8: • Pull forward to disengage it from the hanging points at the top of the firebox 7 • Remove the fixing screws and lift the ashpit door clear of the appliance 4.2 The replacement of the system is the reverse of the previous operations. • Rotate the baffle to remove from the firebox through the door opening 5.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6a.4 Replace the grate in the reverse order from removal. 6a. FIREGRATE REMOVAL (riva) 6a.5 The grate must sit flat on the side supports, with no debris trapped under it. Check that the centre grate sits flat and rotates freely with no debris trapped under it. 6a.1 To remove grate: • First remove the centre grate by tipping the grate control boss downwards and lifting the centre grate vertically 6b. FIREGRATE REMOVAL (riva avanti) (Tools required – None) 8 6b.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7.2 Replace the bricks in the reverse order from removal. 7. BRICK REMOVAL (all) (Tools required – None) 7.1 8. FITTING THE FRAME (RIVA) The bricks must be removed and replaced in the correct order, as shown in diagram 13/14/15, after removing the baffles and grate system. 13 (3 sided ‘Profil’ frame shown) (Tools required – 2.5mm A/F Hex socket key) 8.1 Riva 40 The frame is in 2 parts, the lower frame and the main 3 sided section.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8.2 The removal of the frame is the reverse of the previous operations. 8.3 Protect the Riva MF paintwork from possible damage and marking from building debris during installation. 9.4 Following completion of the fitting of the ducts replace and finish the final 300mm of masonry above the front of the Riva MF. See diagram 20. 19 9.
COMMISSIONING • Explain the requirement to use a suitable fireguard when children, elderly or infirm persons are near the appliance COMMISSIONING 1.
MAINTENANCE and SERVICING For a complete list of spare parts and accessories contact your Stovax or call 01392 474011 • Lightly oil the door catch mechanism and hinge pins Avoid getting oil onto the door seals and glass. 1. ANNUAL SERVICE 1.1 To refresh painted finishes use Stovax Thermolac paint. At the end of the heating season strip, inspect and clean the appliance as detailed: • Allow appliance to cool 1.
MAINTENANCE and SERVICING 1.4 Using the appliance for the first time: • Burn at a low output for the first day of use This allows the seals, fixing glues and paint to fully cure. 1.5 During this time the appliance may give off some unpleasant odours: • Keep the room well ventilated to avoid a build-up of fumes. 1.6 Your Stovax dealer can carry out service and maintenance. 10. FITTING A NEW DOOR GLASS ALL MODELS 1 Riva Door Rope Seal Fixing Screw 2. REMOVAL OF THE LOG GUARD 2.
MAINTENANCE and SERVICING Riva 66 Avanti see 3B • Lay the door face down on a soft flat surface, to protect the paintwork and glass • Squeeze a generous bead of fresh Stovax Thermic Seal glue into the rope locating groove • Remove the old door rope seal and scrape old glue from the locating groove Clean with a dry cloth to remove dust and debris.
MAINTENANCE and SERVICING To complete this operation: • Open the main fire door to give access to the hinge block as shown in diagram 5 • Use a 3mm A/F hexagon key to loosen fixing screws, diagram 9, • Reposition the hinge blocks to achieve a correct fit This may need a trial and error approach to find the correct position. 12B. adjusting door catch riva avanti (Tool required - 13mm A/F spanner) 12b.
MAINTENANCE and SERVICING 6 14. adjusting ashpan cover hinges riva (Tool required - 2.5mm A/F Hex socket key) A 7 Fixing Screws 14.1 Correct the fit of the ashpit door by loosening the hinge fixing screws and repositioning the hinges. 15. adjusting ashpan door touch latch - riva B PR7175 (Tool required - 2.5mm A/F Hex socket key) 8 Fixing Screws 16.1 Correct the operation of the ashpit door touch latch by loosening the latches fixing screws and repositioning the latch.
BASIC SPARE PARTS LIST 5 8 2 4 3 7 6 1 RIVA 40 MF CASSETTE Diagram No. 1 Description RIVA 66 MF CASSETTE RIVA 55 MF CASSETTE Part No. Diagram No. 1 Description Diagram No. 1 Part No. Description Part No.
BASIC SPARE PARTS LIST Riva 40 MF Cassette Bricks 2 Riva 55 MF Cassette Bricks 2 2 2 1 1 3 3 4 4 6 6 5 5 5 Diagram No 1 2 3 4 5 6 Part No. Description RV40BR1 RV40BR7 RV40BR4 RV40BR5 RV40BR3 RV40BR6 Rear top LH/RH Side top RH Side bottom RH Rear bottom LH/RH Side bottom LH Side top LH Diagram No 1 2 3 4 4 5 1 Part No.
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