Aarrow Fires User Guide for all stoves

							BK530 
EN 13240:2001+ 
Amd. A2 
September 2012 (Rev 02) 
Part No. AFS1845 
              
PLEASE RETAIN THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 
User Guide 
For stoves ranges: 
Acorn View  
Ecoburn - Series 2 
Ecoburn Inset - Series 2 
EcoburnPlus 
EcoburnPlus Inset 
Ecoburn DEFRA 
i Series 
Sherborne - Generation 2 
Signature Flexifuel 
Signature Flexifuel Inset 
Signature DEFRA  
						

							Aarrow User Guide 2 
 
 
More than 20 years experience has been put into the development of our stoves to ensure ultimate 
performance and years of trouble free use and enjoyment. 
Every detail of the stove has been carefully designed and engineered which is why we are so 
confident in the reliability of our products. 
Should you have any questions about our stoves that are not covered by this manual, please  
contact the Arada retailer in your area, or call our technical support department on  
0844 847 5107. 
All Arada stoves are tested to European Standard EN 13240.  
 
 
WARNINGS 
Pure Petroleum coke or Bituminous house coal must not be burned in this appliance.  
The use of these fuels will invalidate the appliance guarantee. 
 
Arada recommends the use of HETAS approved smokeless fuels which have been deemed suitable 
for use on closed appliances, including multi fuel stoves.  
If in doubt, contact The Solid Fuel Association, telephone: 0845 601 4406 / 01773 835400 or visit 
www.solidfuel.co.uk 
 
It is a legal requirement that the installation of all new or replacement, wood or solid fuel heating  
appliances must obtain building control approval from your local authority. This can be done by us-
ing a qualified heating engineer, affiliated to a government approved competent persons scheme 
such as operated by HETAS.  
If in doubt, contact HETAS limited, telephone: 0845 634 5626 or visit www.hetas.co.uk 
 
A fireguard conforming to BS 8423:2002 should be used in the presence of children and old or infirm 
people. Do not use aerosol sprays or any other flammable materials near the appliance when in use. 
 
Arada Ltd will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental loss or injury however caused. 
Arada has a policy of continuous product development and therefore we reserve the right to 
amend any product specification without prior notice.  
   
						

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 OPERATING YOUR STOVE 
Aarrow stoves are designed to be operated with 
the fire door(s) closed at all times, apart from    
refuelling (when alight) or cleaning (when cold). 
Never leave the appliance unattended for an  
extended length of time with the door(s) open. 
Visit our Youtube channel for our ‘how-to’  
series of videos:  
http://www.youtube.com/aradastoves 
 
FUEL TYPES 
WOOD 
Any type of wood is suitable provided it is well 
seasoned and has a moisture content below 
20%. This usually implies that the timber has been 
suitably stored to allow moisture to evaporate 
for at least nine months in the case of soft 
woods, and at least twenty four months in the 
case of hard wood. We recommend that for 
general burning wood should be split into logs of 
no more than 100mm (4”) diameter. 
WARNING: Wet wood must not be used as this 
will greatly contribute to the creation of tar and 
creosote which may, in extreme cases, run down 
the chimney in liquid form. This will seriously  
damage both the chimney and the appliance 
and increase the risk of a chimney fire. 
Please Note: If you have sticky tar inside the ap-
pliance or chimney your wood is ‘green’ or too 
wet. 
PAPER – Paper will burn successfully. Burn dry  
paper only or chimney damage will occur. 
 
WARNING: NEVER BURN PLASTICS, HOUSEHOLD 
WASTE OR LIQUID FUELS IN YOUR STOVE. 
SOLID FUEL 
Arada recommends the use of HETAS approved 
smokeless fuels which have been deemed suitable 
for use on closed appliances, including multi fuel 
stoves.  These include: 
Homefire Ecoal 
Homefire Ecoal Instant Light  Taybrite 
Homefire     Newflame 
Homefire Ovals    Maxibrite 
Supertherm     Sunbrite 
Ancit      Pureheat 
Phurnacite 
 
 
 
 
 
For additional advice on fuels, please refer to  
The Solid Fuel Association. 
 
LIGHTING THE FIRE 
Prior to lighting the stove for the first time, check 
with the installer that: 
 Installation and all building work is complete. 
(Refer to the installation guide.) 
 The chimney is sound, has been swept and is 
free from obstruction. 
 Adequate provision for combustion air has 
been made, i.e. a permanent vent of at least 
550mm sq. per kW of rated output above 5kW, 
is fitted in the room in which the  
appliance is installed.  
 That Building Regulations and any local  
by-laws have been followed during installation. 
See separate installation guide. 
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							 All firebox liner panels and throat plate are in 
place. 
 That the chimney draw has been checked 
and is within specification. With the chimney 
warm, the draught should be between 1-2 
mm water gauge or 0.1 to 0.2 mbar. 
 A Carbon Monoxide detector is correctly 
installed in the same room as the appliance. 
WARNING: An over drawing chimney can 
cause over firing, resulting in damage to the 
appliance. 
Ensure that you have read and understood 
these instructions before lighting the fire. 
Always wear suitable protective fire gloves 
when refuelling your stove, such as the Arada 
glove supplied with your stove. 
 
AIR INLET CONTROLS 
If you have a DEFRA stove model please refer 
to page 6 for instructions on operating the air 
controls. 
Your stove has two air inlet controls. These are 
located either on the stove body or the door. 
The primary air inlet providing under draught 
to the base of the fire chamber and the  
airwash system (secondary air) providing  
overdraught. The exact controls may differ from 
those illustrated  in this manual but will work in 
the same way. 
 
PRIMARY AIR 
Air enters the appliance through the control 
on the bottom of the fire door. Your stove has a 
single control knob which slides left to right. 
Sliding the knob to the right, see Fig. 1. will in-
crease the amount of air intake to the stove. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
To decrease, push the slider to the left, see Fig. 2. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AIRWASH SYSTEM / SECONDARY AIR 
The airwash has an internal sliding plate with 
slots, housed in a cover plate, and is located 
above the fire door. Sliding the control knob to 
the RIGHT as far as it will go, achieves the fully 
open position, see Fig. 3.  
 
 
 
 
 
Sliding it to the LEFT will shut off the air inlet slots 
as shown in Fig. 4. 
 
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Fig. 1.  
Fig. 3.  
Fig. 2.   
						

							 
 
 
 
 
BURNING WOOD 
 On stoves with the Flexifuel system, the 
riddling lever should be pushed in. 
 Set the fire by using scrunched up newspaper 
and place a layer of dry kindling wood on top 
of this. 
 The use of two or three fire lighters may assist 
to light the kindling.  
 Set the primary air and airwash controls to 
the fully open position.  
 After the kindling has caught light, you 
should leave the fire door ajar by about 
20mm. This will aid flue draw. 
 The flue draw should be established after 
five minutes, and the kindling reduced to 
form an ember bed. 
 Carefully load the stove with well seasoned 
wood and close the fire door.   
 After ten to fifteen minutes, regulate the  
airwash control, typically reduce to  
approximately half way. 
 Close the primary air control as generally no 
air from below the grate is required when 
burning wood. 
Please Note: The high temperature paint 
acquires durability by being “cured” during 
the initial firings of the appliance. It will give off 
fumes which are non toxic, but certain persons 
may find they have an unpleasant or irritant 
effect. Ensure that the surrounding area is well 
ventilated during this time. 
 
BURNING SOLID FUELS 
Only applicable to multi fuel and Flexifuel 
stoves. 
 On stoves with the Flexifuel system, the 
riddling lever should be pushed in.  
 Set the airwash to one quarter open. 
 Set the primary air inlet to fully open. 
 Light as with wood, with kindling and fire  
lighters. 
 Once flue draw has been established, 
after about five minutes, carefully load the 
stove with fuel and close the door. 
 When the fire is well alight regulate the 
burning rate by controlling the primary air 
inlet control. 
 The airwash should be opened sufficiently 
to keep the door glass clean. 
Whilst burning solid fuel it can be beneficial to  
occasionally riddle the grate bars so any burnt 
fuel will fall between the grate bars into the 
ash pan below. This will ensure a good under 
draught is maintained. 
WARNING: Properly installed, with a suitable 
flue or chimney, operated and maintained 
correctly, this appliance will not emit fumes 
into the dwelling.  
Occasional fumes when de-ashing and  
refuelling may occur. However, persistent 
fume emission is potentially dangerous and 
must be investigated by a HETAS registered 
installer. 
Stop using the appliance if you smell fumes or 
see smoke escaping. 
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If fume emission does persist, the following 
immediate actions should be taken: 
 Open doors and windows to ventilate room. 
 Let the fire die or extinguish and safely 
dispose of fuel from the appliance. 
 Check for flue or chimney blockage, and 
clean if required. 
Seek expert advice from your HETAS registered 
installer. Do not attempt to re-light the fire until 
the cause of the fume emission has been 
identified and corrected. 
 
DEFRA AIR INLET CONTROLS 
Aarrow DEFRA stoves have one air inlet  
control.  
The air inlet provides air through the base of 
the stove, via the control slider located under 
the base of the door.  
The air passes from the base of the stove, 
through a sealed airway, around the back 
and top of the fire box providing a very hot air 
flow over the fire bed.  
Secondary air also enters the fire box through 
a pre-set bleed at the rear of the stove, and is  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
heated and distributed through the throat 
plate arrangement. 
The air control is fully adjustable but has two 
main settings in normal use.  
Fully Open: This position is designed primarily 
for the ignition period and after refuelling, the 
control should normally be in this position for a 
short time only. 
Run: Small adjustments within this position will 
provide the correct amount of air for a clean 
burn and is the normal position for the control 
when the stove is lit.  
 
 
MULTI FUEL OR FLEXIFUEL GRATE  
The grate in your Aarrow stove comprises of 
a series of reciprocating cast iron bars seated 
on a pivoted comb. These should come pre-
assembled in your new stove. 
All bars in the grate are identical, but every 
other bar is turned though 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. 
The riddling lever, either on the side or front of 
the stove, can be operated with the stove 
operating tool to riddle ash into the ash pan 
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below. Only  riddle the stove with the door 
closed and stop once red embers begin to fall 
into the ash pan. 
After extended use it may be necessary to 
replace some of the grate bars. Periodic 
inspection of the bars is recommended and  
any damaged bars replaced. Also check 
for obstructions that may prevent the  
operation of the riddling mechanism. 
 
DOOR GLASS 
The door glass should remain clear during  
normal burning. However, under certain  
conditions, such as burning at a low rate, using 
damp wood or overnight 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 stove stockists and online at 
www.aradastovesandspares.com).  
 
REDUCED BURNING 
When wood is burnt slowly in a closed appli-
ance, it produces moisture and tar, which will 
create condensation and deposits in the 
chimney. This effect can be minimised by 
burning hard for a short period, fifteen to 
twenty minutes, twice a day.  
Please Note: To avoid chimney problems your 
appliance should not be burnt at a reduced 
burn rate without a period of fast burning.  
 
 
 
Fig. 5. Operating Tool and Ash Pan 
OVER FIRING & CHIMNEY FIRES 
DO NOT over fire your appliance. Firing the stove 
at maximum for prolonged periods may result in 
over-firing. If the chimney connector or casing 
glows red the appliance is being over-fired this 
may result in a chimney fire.  
 
ASH REMOVAL 
The appliance will require ash to be removed 
periodically but an ash bed of approximately 
20mm (3/4”) should be maintained.  Care must 
be taken not to burn hands or household  
objects with falling embers. 
The ash pan should be emptied when the level 
of ash reaches the top of the ash pan. On no  
account should the ash be allowed to build up 
to touch the underside of the grate bars, as this 
will greatly reduce the life span of the grate. The 
ash will require less frequent removal when  
burning wood than solid fuels. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WARNING: The ash can be very hot. Empty only 
into a metal container. Even if the ash appears 
cold, red-hot embers may be concealed 
and could easily start a fire or cause an injury. 
  
						

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SUMMER STORAGE / NON USAGE 
Please ensure that your stove is left clean and moving components are well lubricated for the sum-
mer 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 airwash and primary air inlet control(s) 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 with relation to the door aperture 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 to compensate for the misalignment. 
 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. Fit the door and check.  
 
REPLACEMENT PARTS 
As a leading manufacturer we are conscious of being 
able to support all our stove users with the supply of spare 
parts to ensure your continued enjoyment and warmth 
from your Arada stove. You can find a complete list of 
spares and consumables such as liners, grate bars and 
throat plates as well as items to enhance its visual  
appearance and efficiency such as Arada anthracite 
stove paint and rope kits.  
All the above can be ordered from you local stove dealer or 
online direct from Arada at:  
www.aradastovesandspares.com  
						

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GUARANTEE 
Once again we would like to thank you for buying an Aarrow stove.  
When you buy an Aarrow stove, you are not only buying a first class appliance, you are buying a 
commitment from us to look after you and your appliance.  
Aarrow stoves comes with a LIFETIME GUARANTEE against splitting or cracking of the main body. The 
main body being defined as the steel outer casing and items fixed immovably to the casing.  
All other parts, which would be subject to normal wear or tear are excluded from this guarantee. 
These include the firebox liner panels, fuel retainers, throat plate, door rope, door glass, grate bars, 
gaskets, hotplate and spigot. 
This guarantee shall not apply to any stove that has been altered in any way, or which in our profes-
sional judgement has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, abuse and excessive wear and 
tear. 
The guarantee is conditional upon the appliance being serviced and checked annually by a quali-
fied heating engineer, with documentation to be retained and produced in the event of a claim 
being made.  
Claims are not valid where installation does not conform to appropriate building regulations. The  
manufacturers decision shall be final. However, if your appliance proves to be defective as a result 
of faulty materials or workmanship during the guarantee period, we will repair or replace it FREE OF 
CHARGE. 
USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY ARADA WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLIANCE WAR-
RANTY.  
ARADA WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL LOSS, DAMAGE OR IN-
JURY HOWEVER CAUSED.  
All guarantee periods commence on the date of purchase and are non-transferable.  
Our guarantee is offered as an addition to your statutory rights.  
If you think your stove is not operating correctly please call your local Aarrow dealer who will have 
the knowledge and  facilities to help you.  
When you call your dealer they will want to know:  
1. Your name, address, post code and telephone number.  
2. Clear and concise details of the fault.   
3. Proof of purchase, installation and annual servicing will also be required. 
If further information is required, our technical helpline will be pleased to help.  
Please telephone: 0844 8475107 -or -  
email: [email protected]   
						

							Acorn View 4  1 - 4.5  465 181/4  330 13  360 141/4  372 143/4  93.5 33/4  - -  102 4  80%  262°C  0.87%  AIB7  3.8  1.2 
Acorn View 5  1 - 5  485 19  370 141/2  360 141/4  392 151/2  93.5 33/4  - -  102 4  78%  332°C  0.9%  AIB0  3.2  1.8 
Ecoburn DEFRA  1 - 4.5  526 203/4  391 151/2  410 161/4  462 181/4  98 33/4  400 350  127 5  80.3%  213°C  0.33%  -  -  - 
Ecoburn 5 Wood or Multi fuel  1 - 5  522 201/2  397 153/4  388 151/4  424 163/4  94 33/4  625 525  102 4  74.7%  306°C  0.58%  AIB0  3.2  1.8 
Ecoburn 7 Wood or Multi fuel  1.5 - 6  558 22  476 183/4  386 153/4  449 173/4  109 41/4  650 450  127 5  72.1%  363°C  0.58%  AIB8  4  2 
Ecoburn 9 Wood or Multi fuel  2 - 9  600 231/2  586 23  396 151/2  485 19  103 4  750 500  127 5  71.6%  364°C  0.68%  AIB9  6.4  2.6 
Ecoburn 11 Wood or Multi fuel  2.5 - 11  605 233/4  672 261/2  442 171/2  479 19  141 51/2  800 500  152 6  74.7%  370°C  0.71%  AIB10  7.6  3.4 
EcoburnPlus 4   1 - 4  535 21  355 14  365 141/4  436 171/4  94 33/4  - -  102 4  75%  301°C  0.58%  AIB0  2.2  1.8 
EcoburnPlus 5   1 - 5  550 213/4  431 17  365 141/4  451 173/4  94 33/4  625 525  102 4  74.7%  306°C  0.58%  AIB8  3  2 
EcoburnPlus 7  1.5 - 7  585 23  465 181/4  365 141/4  477 183/4  102 4  650 450  127 5  73%  363°C  0.68%  AIB8  5  2 
EcoburnPlus 9   2 - 9  600 231/2  541 211/4  365 141/4  492 191/4  102 4  750 500  127 5  72%  364°C  0.71%  AIB3  5.7  3.3 
Sherborne Compact  1.5  - 5  505 20  385 151/4  360 141/4  400 153/4  102 4  - -  102 4  -  -  -  AIB0  3.2  1.8 
Sherborne Small  1.5  - 5  512 201/4  477 183/4  360 141/4  400 153/4  103 4  - -  127 5  -  -  -  AIB8  3  2 
Sherborne Medium  2  - 8  530 203/4  586 23  364 141/4  415 161/4  105 4  - -  127 5  -  -  -  AIB9  5.4  2.6 
Sherborne Large  2.5  - 11  546 211/2  672 261/2  455 18  435 17  141 51/2  - -  152 6  -  -  -  AIB10  7.6  3.4 
Signature DEFRA  1 - 4.5  535 21  405 16  372 143/4  462 18  98 33/4  - -  127 5  80.3%  213°C  0.33%  -  -  - 
Signature 5    1 - 5  526 203/4  395 151/2  390 151/2  427 163/4  115 41/2  - -  102 4  79.4%  263°C  0.49%  AIB12  3.7  1.3 
Signature 7    1.5 - 7  557 22  480 19  390 151/2  450 173/4  122 43/4  - -  127 5  73.2%  331°C  0.49%  AIB11  5.3  1.7 
Signature 9    2 - 9  620 241/2  598 231/2  390 151/2  512 201/4  122 43/4  - -  127 5  74.56%  388°C  0.59%  AIB13  6  3 
Signature 11   2.5 - 11  694 271/4  662 26  468 181/2  566 221/4  131 51/4  - -  152 6  75.2%  404°C  0.82%  AIB14  7.6  3.4 
Technical Information 
Output 
kW Description 
Depth 
mm   inches 
Height 
mm   inches 
Width 
mm   inches 
Depth from 
back to 
centre of 
top flue 
mm   inches 
Height to 
centre of 
rear flue 
mm   inches 
i Series 5  1 - 5  450 173/4  405 16  351 133/4  351 133/4  - -  Vertical Spigot  78%  -  -  - 
i Series 7  1.5 - 7  558 22  405 16  351 133/4  351 133/4  - -  Vertical Spigot  79%  -  -  - 
i Series CB  1 - 5  585 23  445 171/2  316 121/2  186 71/4  124 5  Letterbox style  79%  -  -  - 
Ecoburn 5 Inset  1 - 5  590 231/4  546 211/2  407 16  197 73/4  210 81/4  Letterbox style  80.1%  -  -  - 
Ecoburn 7 Inset  1.5 - 7  590 231/4  546 211/2  570 221/2  360 141/4  210 81/4  30° sloping flue  72.1%  346°C  0.58  - 
EcoburnPlus 5 Inset  1 - 5  590 231/4  536 21  360 14  190 71/2  170 61/4  Letterbox style  80.1%  -  -  - 
EcoburnPlus 7 Inset  1.5 - 7  590 231/4  536 21  490 191/2  320 121/2  170 61/4  30° sloping flue  72.1%  346°C*  0.58*  - 
Signature 5 Inset   5  590 233/4  546 211/2  407 16  197 73/4  210 81/4  Letterbox style  80.1%  261°C  0.50%  4.1 
Signature 7 Inset  7  590 233/4  546 211/2  570 221/2  360 141/4  210 81/4  30° sloping flue  72.1%  346°C  0.58%  6.0 
Output 
kW Description 
Depth 
mm   inches 
Height 
mm   inches 
Width 
mm   inches 
Depth of 
front fascia 
mm   inches 
Depth into  
fireplace 
mm   inches 
Inset & Cassette Models 
Freestanding