Stanley Oscar User Manual

Oscar Solid Fuel Stove
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is hot while in operation and retains its heat for a long period of time after use.
Children, aged or infirm persons should be supervised at all times and should not be allowed
to touch the hot working surfaces while in use or until the appliance has thoroughly cooled.
When using the stove in situations where children, aged and/or infirm persons are
present a fireguard must be used to prevent accidental contact with the stove. The fireguard
should be manufactured in accordance with BS 6539.

Stanley Oscar Specifications

General

Brand	Stanley
Model	Oscar
Category	Stove
Language	English

Summary

Safety and Introduction

Safety Precautions for Vulnerable Persons

Supervision and fireguard use for children, aged, or infirm persons.

Installation and General Information

General Installation Requirements and Safety

Covers regulations, handling, fire cement, asbestos, and metal parts safety.

Important Installation Warnings

Prohibits extractor fans and mandates compliance with standards.

Pre-Installation Assembly Steps

Instructions for unpacking and preparing the stove before installation.

Flue System Design Principles

Guidelines for vertical flues, bends, and termination point placement to minimize wind effects.

Chimney and Flue Connections

Flue Pipe and Chimney Requirements

Details on flue pipe types, chimney size, height, and condition for optimal performance.

Top Flue Exit Configuration

Steps for setting up the stove for a top flue connection.

Rear Flue Exit Configuration

Steps for setting up the stove for a rear flue connection.

Airflow and Ventilation

Understanding Down Draughts

Explains causes of down draught and methods to mitigate it.

Ventilation and Combustion Air Needs

Specifies air requirements, vent placement, and material considerations.

Operational Setup and Location

Air Vent and Extractor Fan Guidelines

Mandates permanent air vents and prohibits room extractor fans.

Commissioning and Handover Procedures

Steps for initial fire testing, drying, and customer handover.

Stove Location and Clearances

Recommendations for placement, including clearances to combustible materials.

Floor Protection and Initial Lighting

Requirements for hearths and initial checks before lighting.

Primary Air Setting Adjustment

How to use the spin valve to control primary air and burn rate.

Fuel, Outputs, and Burn Control

Spin Valve Operation for Burn Control

Detailed guide on adjusting the spin valve for different heat outputs and burn rates.

Recommended Fuels and Usage

Specifies approved fuels, cautions against certain types, and notes HETAS approval.

Stove Outputs and Refuelling Intervals

Information on nominal heat output and typical refuelling times.

Achieving Slow Burning Operation

Instructions for adjusting the spin valve for a low burn rate.

Important Operational Tips

General Stove Operating and Maintenance Advice

Covers fuel quality, cleaning, ventilation, and general care for optimal performance.

Safety Precautions During Use

Reminders on supervision, avoiding hot surfaces, and professional maintenance.

First Firing Odour Information

Explains the temporary odour emitted during initial firings.

Lighting the Stove

Pre-Lighting Stove Checks

Ensures the stove and chimney are ready before the first lighting.

Step-by-Step Lighting Procedure

Detailed instructions for safely starting a fire in the stove.

Maintenance and Safety

De-Aashing and Ash Disposal

Procedures for safely removing and disposing of ash from the stove.

Fume Emission Causes and Actions

Identifies fume emission causes and immediate steps to take.

Creosote and Chimney Cleaning

Explains creosote formation and the importance of regular chimney cleaning.

Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Recommendations for fire detection, extinguishers, and emergency plans.

Brick Replacement Procedure

Detailed steps for removing and replacing internal firebricks.

Glass Care and CO Alarm

Glass Cleaning and Replacement Guide

Instructions for cleaning the stove glass and procedures for replacement.

Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements

Mandates CO alarms, installation guidance, and actions for unexpected alarms.

Stove Components

Exploded View and Parts Identification

Diagram showing all stove parts with their corresponding numbers for reference.