RAVELLI NOVA Ducted Fireplaces Instruction Manual

APOLLO, ATLAS, NOVA
Manual Version P00
Installation, operation and maintenance manual

NOVA Ducted Fireplaces

Before use, read the general instructions of installation, use and maintenance carefully
The instruction manual provided with the product must be kept throughout the entire period of the products use.

Compressed wood
with moisture content < 12 %| no| no| | | | | | | | |

Characteristics when operating with the preferred fuel only

Item| Symbol| Value| Unit| Type of heat output/room temperature control (select one)
---|---|---|---|---
Heat output| single stage heat output, no room temperature control| yes
Nominal heat output| Pnom| 9,0| kW| two or more manual stages, no room temperature control| No
Minimum heat output (indicative)| Pnom| 0,0| kW| with mechanic thermostat room temperature control| No
Useful efficiency (NCV as received)| with electronic room temperature control| No
Useful efficiency at nominal heat output| ηth,nom| 88,2| %| with electronic room temperature control plus day timer| No
Useful efficiency at minimum heat output (indicative)| ηth,min| —| %| with electronic room temperature control plus week timer| No
Auxiliary electricity consumption| Other control options (multiple selections possible)
At nominal heat output| elmax| —| kW| room temperature control, with open window detection| No
At minimum heat output| elmin| —| kW| room temperature control, with presence detection| No
In standby mode| elSB| —| kW| with distance control option| No

(*) PM = particulate matter, OGCs = organic gaseous compounds, CO = carbon monoxide, NOx = nitrogen oxides
(**) Only required if correction factors F(2) or F(3) are applied.
INFORMATION ON SOLID FUEL HEATING APPLIANCES
According to Regulation (EU) No. 1185/2015

Compressed wood
with moisture content < 12 %| no| no| | | | | | | | |

Characteristics when operating with the preferred fuel only

Item| Symbol| Value| Unit| Type of heat output/room temperature control (select one)
---|---|---|---|---
Heat output| single stage heat output, no room temperature control| yes
Nominal heat output| Pnom| 12,4| kW| two or more manual stages, no room temperature control| No
Minimum heat output (indicative)| Pnom| 0,0| kW| with mechanic thermostat room temperature control| No
Useful efficiency (NCV as received)| with electronic room temperature control| No
Useful efficiency at nominal heat output| ηth,nom| 86,9| %| with electronic room temperature control plus day timer| No
Useful efficiency at minimum heat output (indicative)| ηth,min| —| %| with electronic room temperature control plus week timer| No
Auxiliary electricity consumption| Other control options (multiple selections possible)
At nominal heat output| elmax| —| kW| room temperature control, with open window detection| No
At minimum heat output| elmin| —| kW| room temperature control, with presence detection| No
In standby mode| elSB| —| kW| with distance control option| No

(*) PM = particulate matter, OGCs = organic gaseous compounds, CO = carbon monoxide, NOx = nitrogen oxides
(**) Only required if correction factors F(2) or F(3) are applied.
NFORMATION ON SOLID FUEL HEATING APPLIANCES
According to Regulation (EU) No. 1185/2015

Compressed wood
with moisture content < 12 %| no| no| | | | | | | | |

Characteristics when operating with the preferred fuel only

Item| Symbol| Value| Unit| Type of heat output/room temperature control (select one)
---|---|---|---|---
Heat output| single stage heat output, no room temperature control| yes
Nominal heat output| Pnom| 13,5| kW| two or more manual stages, no room temperature control| No
Minimum heat output (indicative)| Pnom| 0,0| kW| with mechanic thermostat room temperature control| No
Useful efficiency (NCV as received)| with electronic room temperature control| No
Useful efficiency at nominal heat output| ηth,nom| 85,0| %| with electronic room temperature control plus day timer| No
Useful efficiency at minimum heat output (indicative)| ηth,min| —| %| with electronic room temperature control plus week timer| No
Auxiliary electricity consumption| Other control options (multiple selections possible)
At nominal heat output| elmax| —| kW| room temperature control, with open window detection| No
At minimum heat output| elmin| —| kW| room temperature control, with presence detection| No
In standby mode| elSB| —| kW| with distance control option| No

(*) PM = particulate matter, OGCs = organic gaseous compounds, CO = carbon monoxide, NOx = nitrogen oxides
(**) Only required if correction factors F(2) or F(3) are applied.

PREFACE

Dear Customer, We would like to thank you for choosing one of our stoves.
Please read this manual carefully before installing and using it. It contains all necessary information for correct installation, start-up, operation, cleaning, maintenance, etc.
Keep this manual in a suitable place.
Incorrect installation, maintenance and improper use of the product relieve the Manufacturer of all liability deriving from use of the stove.
For further information and requirements contact your Ravelli-authorised Technical Assistance Centre.
All rights reserved. No part of this instructions manual can be reproduced or transmitted through any electronic or mechanical means, including photocopies, recordings or any other storage system, for other purposes that are not exclusively use by the buyer’s staff, without the express written consent of the Manufacturer.

IDENTIFICATION

1.1 APPLIANCE IDENTIFICATION
Product type: wood-burning inserts
Brand: Ravelli
Model: Apollo, Atlas, Nova
1.2 MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer: Aico S.p.A.
Via Consorzio Agrario, 3
25032- Chiari (BS) – Italy
T. + 39 030 7402939
info@ravelligroup.it
www.ravelligroup.it
1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS
The Apollo, Atlas, Nova stoves covered by this manual comply with the regulation:
– 305/2011: Construction product regulation
– 2015/1185: Ecodesign
And observe the following harmonised standard:
– EN 55014-1
– EN 13229:2006
All local laws, including national and European standards, must be followed for the installation of the appliance.

WARRANTY

Read the warranty conditions contained below.
2.1 WARRANTY CONDITIONS
The warranty for the Customer is acknowledged by the Dealer under the terms of law.
The Dealer acknowledges the warranty only if the product has not been tampered with and only if it has been installed in accordance with the Manufacturer’s instructions.
The limited warranty covers manufacturing material defects, as long as the product has not broken sue to an incorrect use, negligence, incorrect connection, tampering, installation errors.
The warranty becomes null and void even if only one requirement in this manual is not complied with.
The following are not covered by warranty:

• the combustion chamber refractory stones;
• the door glass;
• the gaskets;
• the paint job;
• the stainless steel or cast iron combustion grille;
• the ceramics;
• the aesthetic parts;
• any damages caused by unsuitable installation and/or use of the product and/or shortcomings on the part of the customer.

The use of poor quality wood or any other unauthorised fuel may damage the product’s components, cause its warranty to be voided and as a result eliminate the connected manufacturer liability.
It is therefore recommended to use good quality wood that fulfils the requirements listed in the dedicated chapter.
All damages caused by transportation are not recognised, for this reason it is recommended to carefully check goods upon receipt, immediately warning the reseller of any damage.
2.2 WARRANTY REGISTRATION
To activate the warranty, it is necessary to register the product on the Warranty Portal at www.ravelligroup.it, entering your data and the purchase receipt.
2.3 INFO AND PROBLEMS
Dealers authorised by Ravelli use a trained Technical Service Centre network to meet the Customer’s requirements.
For any information or request for assistance, please contact your Dealer or the Technical Service Centre.

GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1 SUPPLY AND SAFE-KEEPING
The manual is an integral part, for safety reasons, therefore:

• it must be kept intact (in full). If it gets lost or ruined it is necessary to immediately ask for a new copy:
• it must be kept with the appliance until demolition (including relocation, sale, rental, lease, etc.).

The Manufacturer will not be held liable for improper use of the appliance and/or damage caused by operations that are not set forth in the technical documentation.
3.2 LANGUAGE
The original manual was written in Italian. Any translations into additional languages must be carried out based on the original instructions. The Manufacturer is liable for the information contained in the original instructions; the translations into different languages cannot be fully verified therefore if any inconsistency arises it will be necessary to follow the text in the original language or contact our Technical Documentation Office.
3.3 SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL

manual. This information also concerns the safety of users involved in using the appliance
| This symbol is used to identify important warnings for the safety of the user and/or the appliance

3.4 SERIAL PLATE
The serial identification plate (A) is positioned on the side (Fig. 3.1) and shows all the characteristic data relating to the appliance, including details of the Manufacturer, the Serial number and the **** marking. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
The Serial number must always be indicated for any type of request regarding the appliance.

SAFETY WARNING

4.1 WARNINGS FOR THE INSTALLER
Observe the prescriptions contained in this manual.
The instructions for assembly and disassembly of the appliance are reserved for specialist technicians only.
The installation, use and maintenance of the product must be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with the regulations. Failure to comply with the instructions and any incorrect operations may give rise to hazardous situations, damage to property, animals, health problems or malfunctioning.
Installation, functional testing and maintenance should only be carried out by authorised, qualified personnel. The cladding must be made in such a way that the user cannot gain access to hazardous parts.
The installation and maintenance of the product must be carried out exclusively by qualified personnel with suitable knowledge of the product itself. Use only original spare parts recommended by the manufacturer.
Responsibility for the works carried out in the location of the appliance is, and remains, with the user; the latter is also responsible for carrying out the checks relating to the proposed installation solutions.
The installer must comply with all local, national and European safety regulations.
The appliance must be installed on floors with adequate load bearing capacity.
Check that the chimney flue and air inlet set-ups conform to the type of installation.
Before starting the assembly or disassembly phases of the appliance, the installer must observe the safety precautions required by law and the following indications in particular:

• do not operate in adverse conditions;
• they must operate in perfect psychophysical conditions and must check that the personal protective equipment is intact and functioning perfectly;
• they must wear gloves and safety shoes;
• they must use tools with electrical insulation;
• they must make sure that the area used during assembly/ dismantling is free from obstacles.

The product must only be installed in rooms that are not at risk of fire and equipped with all the necessary services including air and electrical supplies and flue gas exhausts.
Evaluate the static conditions of the surface bearing the weight of the product and provide suitable insulation if it is composed of flammable materials (e.g. wood, carpet, plastic).
4.2 WARNINGS FOR TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
Maintenance operations must be carried out only by authorised and qualified personnel.
Observe the prescriptions contained in this manual.
Always use personal protective equipment and other means of protection.
Before starting any maintenance work ensure that the appliance, if it has been used, has cooled down.
Even if only one of the safety devices is not working, the appliance is to be considered not working.
4.3 WARNINGS FOR USERS
The appliance may only be put into operation when installation is complete and cladding is in place.
To use the product in the correct manner and prevent accidents from occurring, follow the instructions in this manual.
The appliance has particularly hot external surfaces (door, handle, glass, flue gas outlet pipes, etc.). It is therefore essential to avoid contact with these parts without suitable protective clothing or appropriate tools, which may be provided.
For this reason, maximum caution is recommended during operation and in particular:
Do not touch and do not get close to the glass of the firebox door, it may cause burns, do not stare at the flame for a long time.
Do not hang laundry directly over the appliance for drying: fire hazard.
Do not touch the flue gas outlet.
Do not perform any type of cleaning.
Do not remove the ashes.
Do not open the ash drawer (where provided).
The appliance cannot be used by children under the age of 8 and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities, or without experience or the necessary knowledge, unless they are under supervision or after they have received instructions relating to the safe use of the appliance and to understanding the inherent dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning for which the user is responsible must not be carried out by unsupervised children. Before performing any type of operation, the user or whoever is operating the product must have read and fully understood the contents of this installation and use manual. Errors or bad settings may cause hazardous conditions and/or irregular operation.
Unskilled users must be protected from access to any part that could expose them to danger. They must, therefore, not be permitted to work on internal parts that pose a hazard.
Respect the instructions and warnings highlighted on the sign plates displayed on the appliance.
The sign plates are accident prevention devices, therefore they must always be perfectly legible. If these are damaged and unreadable, it is mandatory to replace them, requesting the original spare parts from the Manufacturer. Follow the routine and non-routine
maintenance schedule carefully. Do not use the appliance without having first carried out daily cleaning. Do not use the appliance if operation is abnormal, you suspect a breakage or if there are unusual noises.
In case of failure or malfunction, turn the appliance off and immediately contact your specialised technician.
Do not throw water on the appliance in operation or to extinguish the fire in the burn pot.
Do not use the appliance as an anchor support of any kind.
It is prohibited to use the product as a ladder or support structure.
Do not clean the appliance until the structure and ashes have completely cooled.
In case of flue gas leaks in the room or deflagration detrimental to the device, turn it off, ventilate the room and immediately contact your installer/ service technician.
In the event of a fire in the flue, attempt to extinguish the fire in the appliance by closing off all primary air flow using the combustion air regulator. Then call the competent authorities.
In case of malfunction of the appliance due to a poor flue draught, clean the flue in accordance with the procedure described in section “Maintenance of the smoke system”.
Do not touch the painted parts during operation to avoid damage to the paintwork.
All responsibility for improper use of the product is fully borne by the user, who relieves the manufacturer of any civil and criminal liability.
It is prohibited to operate the appliance with the door open.
It is prohibited to use the appliance if the door glass or gaskets are damaged.
Any type of unauthorised handling or replacement with non-original spare parts shall place the safety of the operator at risk and relieve the manufacturer of any civil and criminal liability.
Before each ignition be sure to have correctly cleaned the ash drawer. Do not wash the product with water.
Do not sit/stand in front of the product in operation for long periods.
Incorrect use of the product or incorrect maintenance works may create a serious risk of explosion in the combustion chamber.
Only use the fuel recommended by the manufacturer. The product must never be used as an incinerator.
It is prohibited to use benzene, lamp fuel, kerosene, liquid firelighter for wood, ethyl alcohol or similar liquids to light or rekindle a flame in this appliance. Keep these liquids at a due distance from the appliance during operation.
Some tips to avoid corrosion phenomena:

• carry out routine cleaning operations to avoid the build-up of ash deposits;
• feed the appliance only with fuel having the characteristics described in the section “Fuel characteristics”;
• Do not use solvents, acids, aggressive detergents or products to directly clean the glass or other components of the product;
• avoid leaving the product in unfavourable ambient conditions (humidity, airborne salinity, storms, etc.);
• if the appliance is not used for a long time (e.g. summer period), introduce desiccant bags into the combustion chamber to absorb moisture from the air, being sure to remove them when the product is switched on again.

4.4 FUEL CHARACTERISTICS
The appliance should preferably be fuelled with well seasoned beech/birch wood. Each type of wood has different characteristics that also affect the combustion efficiency.
The use of conifers (pine-fir) is discouraged: they contain high quantities of resinous substances that quickly clog the flue.
Waste, bark, wood treated with paints, panels, coal, plastic materials, paper and cardboard cannot be burned, under penalty of forfeiture of the appliance warranty.
The continuous and prolonged use of wood particularly rich in aromatic oils (e.g. eucalyptus, myrtle, etc.) causes sudden deterioration of the internal components of the product.
The nominal yield declared in kW of the stove, is obtained by burning a correct quantity of wood, being careful not to overload the combustion chamber.
The wood must have a recommended humidity no higher than 25%, an ideal length of approximately 33 cm and must be placed in a horizontal position, making sure not to completely obstruct the slots in the fire box grate and the front and rear holes of the combustion air distributor.
The reference standard for the fuel is UNI/ISO 17225-1 “wood logs of forest origin”. It is prohibited to use the appliance as an incinerator to burn rubbish.

HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION

The appliance is delivered complete with all the parts required: mounted metal structure and separate combustion chamber inner lining.
These parts are contained in a packaging suitable for long distance transportation.
Unpack the appliance only when it has reached the installation site.
The product must be handled and unpacked using suitable means.
Remove the packaging inside the combustion chamber only after installation is complete to ensure the integrity of the refractory cements.
Make sure that children do not play with the packaging components (e.g. films and polystyrene):
Danger of suffocation!
During moving, lifting, and unpacking of the appliance the following is absolutely necessary:

• always keep it upright;
• never tip it over into a horizontal position;
• never tilt it on the front to avoid breaking the glass of the fire box door.

5.1 REMOVAL OF THE TRANSPORT PALLET
Disposal can be entrusted to a third party, provided only companies authorised for the recovery and elimination of the materials in question are used.
Always follow the regulations in force in the country in which the appliance is being used for disposal of materials and possibly for the disposal report.
To remove the appliance from the transport pallet:

• Unscrew the side fixing screws
• Remove the fixing brackets
• Lift the appliance
• Remove the transport pallet
  Product images are for illustrative purposes only.

5.2 TRANSPORTATION
Make sure that the lifting carriage has a payload higher than the weight of the appliance to be lifted. The full responsibility of the lifting of loads lies with the person handling the lifting equipment.
Ensure wood or timber floors are properly protected in order to prevent the weight of the appliance from damaging them during movement.
During lifting, avoid jerking or abrupt movements. Pay attention to overbalancing.

PREPARING THE PLACE OF INSTALLATION

6.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
The following sections contain some guidelines to be followed to obtain the maximum efficiency of the product purchased and to ensure safe operation. The following indications are however subject to compliance with any possible national, regional and municipal laws and regulations in force in the country where the appliance is installed.
6.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The operations for assembly and disassembly of the appliance are reserved for specialist technicians only.
It is recommended to be sure of their qualifications and their actual capacity.
6.3 PLACE OF INSTALLATION
For the minimum distances that must be respected when positioning the appliance with respect to flammable materials and objects, refer to the instructions in Fig. 6.1. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.

Floors made of flammable material such as wood, parquet, linoleum, laminate or floors covered with carpets must be protected by a fireproof base under the appliance that also protects the front during cleaning from any falling burning residues.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any variations in the characteristics of the material constituting the floor under the protection.
Set up an accessible technical space for any maintenance work.
Remember to respect the minimum distance from flammable materials (X), shown on the identification plate of the pipes used to make the chimney.

INSTALLATION

7.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
In the following sections some indications are provided to be complied with in order to obtain the maximum performance from the purchased product.
The following indications are however subject to compliance with any possible national, regional and municipal laws and regulations in force in the country where the appliance is installed.
Before proceeding with installation of the appliance and the execution of the lining, it is necessary to carry out the following checks:

• check the correct operation of the bypass valve.

7.2 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
In Fig. 7.1 there is an example of an assembly diagram.

The lining must be made of fireproof material.
If the appliance is installed on a fireplace previously used by other fire boxes, it is necessary to carry out thorough cleaning to avoid abnormal functioning and to prevent possible igniting of any unburned products that may be deposited on the inner walls of the same.
Any finish made of combustible material must be adequately insulated or comply with the minimum distances indicated in the paragraph “Place of installation”.
The installation requires the installation of a heat recovery grate as close as possible to the ceiling (approximately 20 cm) (C – Fig. 7.1). Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
Incorrect installation can compromise the safety of the appliance.
The flue gas evacuation duct must be equipped with its own earth connection.

7.3 ADAPTATION INTERVENTIONS
Check how much space is available in the existing fireplace, if any, and compare it with the dimensions indicated in the paragraph “Dimensions”.
If an adaptation operation is necessary, by cutting or modifying the internal walls of the existing fireplace, be careful not to compromise its stability.
7.4 SAFETY PLATE
Given the appliance’s natural tendency of becoming unbalanced frontally, it is necessary to attach the supplied fixing plate (A – Fig. 7.2) to the back of the installation seat using the M5x12 screws, in order to counterbalance the stresses when the door is opened. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
If it is not possible to secure the plate to the back of the installation seat, it will be necessary to attach it to one of the two side walls (B – Fig. 7.3).

** Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
7.5 FUME EVACUATION SYSTEM
The appliance must be connected to a system for flue gas evacuation suitable to ensure an adequate dispersion into the atmosphere of the combustion products, in compliance with the standards EN 1856-1-2, EN 1857, EN 1443, EN 133841-3, EN 12391-1, UNI 10683 both in terms of the size and the materials used in its construction. The fume duct (A – Fig. 7.5)
between the firebox and the chimney must have the same crosssection as the fume outlet of the appliance, as shown on the technical data sheet “Technical data”.
The components of the fume evacuation system must be suitable for the specific operating conditions and be **marked.
It is appropriate to provide, under the chimney inlet, a collection chamber with inspection for solid materials and any condensate (Fig. 7.4).
Do not use glass wool or insulating material with paper support: they could ignite. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
7.6 FLUE CONNECTION
The flue connection must be tight and the use of flexible extendible metal pipes is forbidden. Changes in direction with respect to the appliance flue gas outlet must be made with elbow fittings no greater than 45° (preferably only 30°) with respect to the vertical. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
The connection can be made in two ways:

• Direct connection between Ecopalex and chimney flue. In some cases, it is necessary to adapt the existing hole in the hood (or make a new one) in order to facilitate the passage of the flue gas duct (A – Fig. 7.5)
• Connection using the telescopic pipe.This solution can be used only if the appliance is installed in existing fireplaces.

Correct installation of the fume duct between the appliance and the fireplace must be watertight, sealing all the linking joints (B, C – Fig. 7.5) with material suitable for high temperatures.
Imperfect sealing may compromise the safety of the appliance and its performance.
The chimney cowl must be of the windproof type with internal section equivalent to the one of chimney and the passage section of the exhaust smoke at least twice the one inside the flue pipe.
Do not insert draught butterfly regulator diaphragms in the fitting.
In case of excessive draught (above 20 Pa), a draught regulator can be inserted. Excessive draught reduces the possibility of flame regulation by decreasing the efficiency of the product.
AIR INTAKE
The appliance must have the right flow of combustion air to guarantee proper combustion.
There must be an outside air intake to guarantee the flow of combustion air to the appliance and/ or recirculation of the ambient air.
The outside air intake must be correctly sized and protected by an insect screen. A non-closable permanent protection grille must be placed externally; in areas that are particularly windy and exposed to weathering, install a rain and wind protection.
Make sure the air intake is positioned so that it is not accidentally obstructed.
If the rear wall of the appliance is an external wall, make a hole to extract the combustion air 20-30 cm from the ground, observing the size indications indicated in “Techincal data”.
If it is not possible to create the fresh air intake in the room, an external hole can be created in an adjacent room provided it is permanently interconnected by means of a transfer grille.
If there are other heating or extraction appliances in the installation room, combustion malfunctions may occur due to a lack of combustion air. The combustion air intakes must therefore be sized correctly, in order to ensure the necessary supply of air for the correct operation of all devices.
It is prohibited to withdraw combustion air from a garage, warehouse containing combustible materials or rooms at risk of fire.
In accordance with local regulations in force, there are three possible configurations for the combustion air intake:

• Fig. 7.6: external air intake (C) channelled to the fire box. Lower grate (A) supplied for the recirculation of ambient air on the cladding;
• Fig. 7.7: air intake (F) on the cladding, channelled to the hearth. Lower grate (A) supplied on the cladding and wall hole (B) for the recirculation of ambient air.
• Fig. 7.8: lower grille (A) provided in the cladding and external air intake (B) for the recirculation of ambient air to be created inside or outside the cladding.

Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
The insert features, on the back, a pipe (D) for the combustion air inlet.
On the top part of the cladding, it is necessary to place the heat recovery grille (E), not supplied.

7.8 INSTALLATION IN A FIREPLACE
First of all, place the appliance on the fire bed of the fireplace. Spread a line of fire-sealant paste (resistant to 800°C) on the bottom of the collar (at the top). Then move the appliance to its final position. This sliding movement can be facilitated by using two sheet metal guides, not supplied, 2/3 mm thick, placed under the appliance, which will then be removed after the appliance has been positioned.

COMMISSIONING

8.1 FIRST IGNITION
The first ignition must be carried out by the installer.
Before commissioning, remove the stickers and packaging inside the fire box and the external stickers applied to the glass.
The first lighting operation is a fundamental operation, used to test the product in full function, and to gradually evaporate the water used in the construction mixtures, which will make it resistant and long-lasting.
First lighting must be carried out with reduced loads (approximately 1 kg/h), keeping the appliance on for at least 4 hours at low speeds.
Proceed with these feed rates for at least three days before using the appliance at its full capacity. This will allow for the evaporation of any moisture accumulated in the refractory elements when not used.
During the first ignition of the item, unpleasant odours or fumes may be generated due to the evaporation or drying out of the materials used, and water may seep from grouting. This phenomenon will gradually disappear.
For this reason during the first lighting it is recommended to maintain the premises well airy.
8.2 COMBUSTION
The wood-fired appliance has been designed for intermittent combustion. This means the product will need to be periodically loaded within a time period that guarantees the complete burning of the previous load until nothing is left but burning embers.
8.3 ADJUSTING THE BYPASS VALVE
The insert is supplied with the bypass valve (F) already adjusted against the box (Fig. 8.3). If the adjustment is not adequate, recalibrate the valve in order to obtain good combustion.
Proceed as follows:

Lift the deflector (D) and remove the post-combustion plate (A)
2| Remove, in this order, the back wall (B), the side walls (C) and the upper deflector (D) (Fig. 8.2)
3| Loosen the screw (E) in order to place the bypass valve (F) against the box (Fig. 8.3)

Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.

OPERATION

When handling hot parts (e.g. door) use the supplied glove.
9.1 POWER ON

• Open the door using the cold handle, inserting it into the appropriate slot and turning it upwards.
• Open the primary air regulator (A) and the glass cleaning regulator (B) completely (+) (Fig. 9.1).
• Carefully place the pieces of wood in fire box grate (C) (Fig. 9.1).
• Place a natural fire-igniter on the pile of wood.
• Add small pieces of wood on top of the stack in a crossed over-type pattern.
• Light the fire-igniter from above.
• Close the fire door and make sure it is firmly closed.
• Keep the combustion air regulator (A) and the glass cleaning regulator (B) open (+) to ensure a high, bright flame.
• Reduce the opening of the air intake and of glass cleaning (-) only when a good amount of embers has formed.

Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
9.2 ADDING FUEL
During operation, to add fuel, it is necessary to follow this procedure:

• Open the fire door slowly in order to avoid smoke escaping into the room (depending on the draught in the flue).
• Refill the fire box with fuel and then close the fire door.

Do not overheat the product by inserting an excess quantity of fuel.
Introduce fuel when the embers have formed and the flame has lowered.
The appliance is equipped with a bypass valve, which, when opened, facilitates the escape of smoke into the flue, minimising puffs of smoke into the environment.

9.3 OPERATION
9.3.1 Combustion control
Combustion is adjusted using the air regulator (A) (Fig. 9.2). Turning it toward the symbols (+) or (-) a higher or lower flow of combustion air will be obtained and consequently a faster or slower combustion will result.
9.3.2 Glass cleaning
During operation, it is possible to facilitate the cleaning of the ceramic glass by means of the adjustment lever (A) (Fig. 9.2) without having to open the door.
If the lever is opened completely (+) a flow of air hits the ceramic glass surface, cleaning it. To carry out this operation. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning can be carried out by the user.
Maintenance operations must be performed by an authorised technical assistance centre. Before carrying out any cleaning and/or maintenance operations, take the following  precautions:

• Ensure that all appliance parts are cold.
• Make sure that the ashes are completely extinguished.
• Use personal protective equipment provided for by Directive 89/391/EEC.
• Ensure that the main power switch is switched off (if present).
• Make sure that the power supply cannot be accidentally reactivated. Disconnect the plug from the wall socket (if present).
• Always use appropriate equipment for maintenance.
• Once maintenance or repair operations have been completed, before putting the appliance back into service, reinstall all the safety guards and reactivate all the safety devices.

10.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CLEANING PROGRAM
10.1.1 Routine cleaning (User)

| EVERY TIME THE APPLI- ANCE IS TURNED ON| EVERY WEEK| 1 MONTH
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Grate (Fig. 101)| X| |
Ash drawer / compart- ment (Fig. 10.2)| X| |
Glass (Fig. 10.3)| X| |

10.1.2 Routine maintenance (certified technical service centre)

| 1 YEAR*
---|---
Gaskets (door, refractory cements, etc…)| X
Flue manifold| X
Door safety| X
Flue system (refer to section “Maintenance of the smoke system”)| X
Appliance (refer to section “Appliance maintenance”)| X

• At least once a year or every 4000 kg of fuel burned.

10.2 ROUTINE CLEANING
10.2.1 Cleaning the fire box
Daily, or before each ignition, it is necessary to make sure that there are no combustion residues on the fire box grate, as they may obstruct the free passage of combustion air.

using a hand brush (not supplied) brushing the combustion residues into the ash drawer.
2| Extract the ash drawer (B) from the base and vacuum out any ash deposited in the compartments below (Fig. 10.2).
3| Vacuum the rear (C) and front holes (D – if any) of the combustion air distributor in order to prevent ash from accumulating (Fig. 10.2).

Place the grate carefully on a suitable support surface.
Remove the ash from the combustion chamber as the salts present cause corrosion of the metal.In addition, the ash could block the passageof air, varying the development of the flame which, if it approaches the glass, would increase corrosion. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
The ash drawer below the fire box must be emptied out every day to stop it from filling up with ash, thus causing the cast iron grate of the fire box to overheat and preventing the flow of air to the fire box. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
The refractory bricks undergo expansion deformations during the operation of the appliance, due to the high temperatures reached.
For this reason the slots open between one piece and another of the refractory bricks should be considered normal. During combustion these slots are filled from the ashes which absorb the expansions of the refractory bricks.
10.2.2 Cleaning the glass
It is carried out with a damp cloth or with dampened paper that is wiped over the ash.
Rub until the glass is clean.
Do not clean the glass while the appliance is operating and do not use abrasive sponges.
Do not use solvents, acids or detergents, liquid detergents or aggressive products. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.

10.3 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
10.3.1 Maintenance of flue manifold
Open the door and remove, in this order, the back wall (A), the side walls (B) and the upper deflector (C) (paragraph “Adjusting the bypass valve”). Remove the flue manifold cap (A) (Fig. 10.4). Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
Use a flexible brush to clean the pipes in the combustion chamber (Fig. 10.5).
Remove any residues that fall in the flue manifold using an ash vacuum. Product images are for illustrative purposes only.
10.3.2 Maintenance of the smoke system
To be carried out at least once a year, or every 4000 kg of fuel burned (as specified in the product standard), by contacting specialist personnel If there are horizontal sections, it is necessary to check and remove any deposits of ash and soot before they obstruct the passage of fumes.
The incrustations inside the flue affect the optimum forced draught. When they reach a thickness of 5-6 mm, with high temperatures and sparks, they can ignite with easily imaginable consequences both for the flue and for the house.
10.3.3 Appliance maintenance
To be carried out at least once a year, or every time the appliance signals maintenance request. During the maintenance operation, the technician must:

• clean the flue gas transit area thoroughly and completely;
• check the adjustment of the bypass valve;
• check the condition and tightness of all the seals;
• check the condition of all internal components and make sure they are clean;
• make sure the flue gas outlet connection is sealed and clean;
• check the correct operation of the appliance.

TROUBLESHOOTING

11.1 THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT WORK

• Closely follow the directions in the dedicated chapter of this manual;
• make sure that the air intake duct is not obstructed;
• make sure that the smoke evacuation system is clean and not obstructed;
• make sure the flue pipe is sized for the appliance power;
• make sure that the air intake in the room is clear of any obstructions and that there are no other combustion appliances or extraction hoods that create a vacuum in the room.

11.2 DIFFICULT LIGHTING

• Closely follow the directions in the dedicated chapter of this manual;
• open the primary air lever all the way;
• not enough wood has been loaded for lighting;
• use seasoned wood with a low humidity content;
• make sure that the air intake duct is not obstructed;
• make sure that the smoke evacuation system is clean and not obstructed;
• make sure the flue pipe is sized for the stove power.
• make sure that the air intake in the room is clear of any obstructions and that there are no other combustion appliances or extraction hoods creating a vacuum in the room.

11.3 SMOKE LEAKAGE

• Check the draught of the flue pipe;
• check whether the seals on the door, drawer and smoke evacuation system are intact;
• make sure there is no ash obstructing the primary air flow grille.

11.4 THE GLASS GETS DIRTY EASILY

• Only use recommended fuels;
• use seasoned wood with a low humidity content;
• adjust the primary air as explained in the dedicated chapter;
• there is too much fuel loaded into the combustion chamber;
• the combustion chamber is too cold to proceed with correct lighting or it is running at excessively low power;
• check the draught of the flue pipe.

DISPOSAL AT END OF SERVICE LIFE

12.1 WARNINGS FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT
Demolition and disposal of the appliance is under the exclusive liability and responsibility of the owner who must do so in accordance with the laws in force in the country of installation pertaining to safety, respect and protection of the environment.
At the end of its service life, the product must not be disposed of as household waste. It can be taken to designated separate waste collection centres run by local administrations or to dealers who offer this service.
Disposing of the product as sorted waste avoids any negative consequences on the environment and health deriving from unsuitable disposal and it recovers the materials that the stove is composed of in order to save considerable energy and resources.
The following table and relative exploded view (image for illustrative purposes only) to which it refers, highlights the main parts that can be found in the appliance and the instructions for their correct separation and disposal at the end of their service life.

A
EXTERNAL CLADDING| If present, dispose of it according to the material it is made of:
– Metal –  Glass – Tiles or ceramic
– Stone
– Wood
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B
DOOR GLAZING| If present, dispose of it according to the material it is made of:
– Glass-ceramics (fire door): dispose of with inert or mixed waste – Tempered glass (oven door): dispose of in glass
C
INTERNAL CLADDING| If present, dispose of it according to the material it is made of:
– Metal
– Refractory materials
– Insulation panels
– Vermiculite
– Insulation, vermiculite and refractory materials that come into contact with the flame or exhaust gases (dispose of in mixed waste)
D MATERIALS| If present, dispose of them separately according to the materials they are made of:
– Mineral wool ibreglass
– Fibreglass
– Refractory materials
– Other insulation materials
In compliance with national and local regulations
E
NONRECYCLABLE COMPONENTS| – Gaskets
– Rubber, silicone or fibre hoses, plastics Dispose of in mixed waste

TECHNICAL DATA

Apollo, Atlas, Nova
(in accordance with EN 13240)

| UNIT OF
MEASUREMENT| APOLLO| ATLAS| NOVA
---|---|---|---|---
Energy efficiency class| – –| A+| A+| A+
Power input (at firebox)| kW| 10,2| 14,3| 15,9
Rated power| kW| 9| 12,4| 13,5
Efficiency| %| 88,2| 86,9| 85
Hourly consumption| kg/h| 2,33| 3,28| 3,63
Loading interval| h| 48| 45| 45
Heating volume| m3| 160 – 255| 225 – 350| 245 – 385
CO at 13% of 02| %| 0,05| 0,05| 0,05
mg/m3| 633| 618| 647
OGC at 13% of 02| mg/m3| 22| 26| 25
NOX at 13% of 02| mg/m3| 99| 98| 99
PM at 13% of 02| mg/m3| 22| 14| 21
Flue gas temperature| °C| 154| 208| 229
Flue gas flow rate| g/s| 7,6| 8,2| 9,4
Minimum draught| Pa – mbar| 11,6 – 0,1| 102 – 0,1| 10,4 – 0,1
Size of wood| cm| 33| 33| 33
0 combustion air suction pipe| mm| 60| 80| 80
smoke outlet pipe 0| mm| 150| 180| 200
Seasonal energy efficiency| %| 78,2| 76,9| 75
Room temperature control type| Single-stage heat output without room temperature control
Additional control options| N/A

The data shown here is provided as a guideline and is not binding, and may change based on what type and quality of wood is used. Ravelli reserves the right to make any changes in order to improve product performance.

DESCRIPTION

Apollo, Atlas, Nova

DIMENSIONS

Apollo

| APOLLO| UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
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HEIGHT| 504| mm
WIDTH| 618| mm
DEPTH| 503,5| mm
EMPTY WEIGHT| 102| kg

DIMENSIONS
Atlas

| ATLAS| UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
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HEIGHT| 563| mm
WIDTH| 757,5| mm
DEPTH| 521,2| mm
EMPTY WEIGHT| 130| kg

DIMENSIONS
Nova

| NOVA| UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
---|---|---
HEIGHT| 626| mm
WIDTH| 827,5| mm
DEPTH| 590,3| mm
EMPTY WEIGHT| 167| kg

CE LABEL
Apollo, Atlas, Nova

Information for management of electric and electronic appliance waste containing batteries or accumulators
This symbol, which is used on the product, batteries, accumulators or on the packaging or documents, means that at the end of its useful life, this product, the batteries and the accumulators included must not be collected, recycled or disposed of together with domestic waste.
Improper management of electric or electronic waste or batteries or accumulators can lead to the leakage of hazardous substances contained in the product. For the purpose of preventing damage to health or the environment, users are kindly asked to separate this equipment and/or batteries or accumulators included from other types of waste and to arrange for disposal by the municipal waste service It is possible to ask your local dealer to collect the waste electric or electronic appliance under the conditions and following the methods provided by national laws transposing the Directive 2012/19/EU.
Separate waste collection and recycling of unused electric and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators helps to save natural resources and to guarantee that this waste is processed in a manner that is safe for health and the environment.
For more information about how to collect electric and electronic equipment and appliances, batteries and accumulators, please contact your local Council or Public Authority competent to issue the relevant permits.
AICO S.p.A. continuously strives to improve its products. In relation to this, it reserves the right to change specifications, colours and accessories without prior notice.

Cat. no. PNMU00126-P00 Version
October 2023
Aico S.p.A.
Via Consorzio Agrario, 3
25032- Chiari (BS) – Italy
T. + 39 030 7402939
info@ravelligroup.it
www.ravelligroup.it

References

• Stufe a Pellet e Legna | Termostufe e Camini Moderni | Ravelli

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