Air Supply / Ventilation
It is essential that you provide an adequate air supply for safe and efficient operation of your
stove. The air supply will ensure efficient combustion. Failure to do so could result in smoke filling
the room or blackening of glass.
It is recommended that a permanent air vent be fitted if not already in position. The vent should
have an effective area of 550mm² per KW of rated output above 5kw. In some installation
conditions, under 5Kw output stoves will have sufficient air for combustion from natural draughts
from doors and windows.
It is recommended to seek expert advice on the air supply/ventilation for your installation to
achieve the best performance from your Allstar stove. If an air vent is fitted it must not be
obstructed for any reason when the stove is in use. An extractor fan should not be fitted in the
same room as the stove as fumes may emit into the room.
Distance to combustibles
The Robin stove operates at high temperatures and is designed for installation into an existing
fireplace or where twin wall flue pipes can be fitted. For safe operation of your Allstar stove there
are minimum distances to combustible materials, including wood and plasterboard that must be
adhered to at all times. Safe distances to combustible materials should adhered to as per Part J of the
current building regulations. Ideally, adjacent walls should be of suitable non-combustible
construction, preferably brickwork. In large fireplaces take care that any supporting beam is protected
by a 13mm (0.5”) thick sheet of Master board /Supalux spaced 13mm (0.5”) off the surface with strips
of non-combustible material. Make sure that there is a gap between an un-insulated flue system and
any combustible material. This gap must be at least 3 times the outside diameter of the flue pipe, or
1.5 times the flue diameter to non-combustible surfaces. The stove should be installed on a solid
non-combustible base; this base should extend 350mm from the front of the stove and as per building
regulations Part J.
External Surface Cleaning
It is best to clean the matt finish stove with a brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner, while an Enamel
finish stove can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Strong abrasive utensils or strong detergents should
never be used. Always ensure the stove is cold before cleaning.
Glass Cleaning
The stove is designed with an air wash, the function of which is to reduce deposits on the glass.
Where there is sufficient heat generated from the fire the air wash system should keep the glass clean
providing the correct fuels are used. We recommend that the glass is cleaned before each use with a
little stove glass cleaner and a soft cloth taking care not to scratch the glass.
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