RIKA ESPRIT Operations Instructions

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10PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS Item Part# Description 12 Z33208 base plate 13 Z18202 door glass 14 Z28465 log retainer 15 100485 gasketing rope 16 Z28459

11INSTALLATION PRE INSTALLATION CHECK LIST WARNING! This stove should be installed by an authorized installer. Before y

12INSTALLATION CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES 14PARALLEL AND CORNER CONFIGURATION Connector Pipe A B C D E F Double Wall 10.5 10 24.5 16 5 9 Single

13INSTALLATION CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES TOP VENT OUT THE BACK WALL (WITH MINIMUM 2 FOOT VERTICAL) Connector Pipe A B C D E F Double Wall 10.5

14INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CONFIGURATIONS DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION

15INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CONFIGURATIONS This stove must be connected to a chimney complying with the requirements for Type HT chimneys in the standar

16INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CONFIGURATIONS There are five allowable ways that a chimney connector can be connected to a masonry chimney by passing thro

17INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CONFIGURATIONS 1. Using a minimum thickness 3.5” (89 mm) brick and a 5/8” (15.9 mm) minimum wall thickness clay liner, co

18INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CONFIGURATIONS 3. Starting with a minimum 24 gauge (.024” [.61 mm]) 6” (152.4 mm) metal chimney connector, and a minimum 2

19INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CONFIGURATIONS 5. A listed factory-built wall pass-through system may be used if installed in accordance with the manufac

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY Austroflamm: An Overview 3 Safety Precautions 4 Labels

20INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CONFIGURATIONS Protected Wall Reduced Clearances: Local codes in some areas will allow reduced clearances when the stove is

21GENERAL OPERATION Ash Pan: The ash pan located behind the fuel door is designed to make cleaning easier by containing the ashes in a removable dr

22 GENERAL OPERATION Opening and Closing the Door WARNING! Wear proper hand protection when opening or closing the door, when starting the fire, a

23MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING WARNING! BE SURE THE FIRE IS OUT AND THE STOVE IS COLD BEFORE ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE. WORKING ON OR CLEANING YOUR

24 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Unscrew the bolts that hold down the four stainless-steel frame pieces on the inside of the stove door, then carefully

25USER NOTES This page is provided for your use to record operating notes or obvservations. ____________________________________________________

26WARRANTY Your Esprit Wood Stove is covered by a five year limited warranty. The warranty commences on the date of original purchase. PLEASE TA

27WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Registering the purchase of your wood stoveserves as proof of purchase for your warranty coverage For your convenie

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3 AUSTROFLAMM: AN OVERVIEW Portrait Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Austroflamm wood stove made by Rika. You are now a member of

4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS We welcome you as a new owner of an Austroflamm Esprit wood burning stove. This manual will explain the installation, operat

5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSFLOOR SUPPORT Prior to installation, ensure that the floor and support construction is sufficient to support the weight of the

6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSTHE ENAMEL FINISH APPLIED TO YOUR STOVE BECOMES FULLY HARDENED BY HEAT GENERATED DURING THE FIRST SEVERAL HOURS OF USE. To ens

7 OMNI SAMPLE LABEL FOR ESPRIT FREESTANDING WOOD STOVE

8 EPA CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

9 PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS Item Part# Description 1 B15685 ash pan 2 Z21352 floor grate 3 Z21351 shaker grate 4 108687 screw for shaker grate 5 Z2845