Helpful Tips

 

Top Tips Stoves

  • Before installing your new stove, make sure your chimney is inspected and any cleaning/repair work is carried out.
  • We recommend a matt black or enamelled flue pipe for use as a connecting pipe with all Stanley stoves. 
  • If you’re thinking of burning turf or wood – make sure it’s fully dried out for maximum heat.
  • Ensure you get the highest level of performance from your Stanley by having it serviced every 12 months.
  • Observe clearance to combustible materials. For further information please consult the installation manual
       

Top Tips Cookers

  • Make sure you use an approved installer.
  • An adequate supply of air is necessary for proper combustion.
  • Always refer to the guideline plumbing diagrams in the installation manual.
  • A suitable approved and remote acting fire valve must be fitted. (oil appliance only)
  • Oil filter and shut off valve must be fitted near the supply tank. (oil appliance only)
  • Your range flue should not be connected to a flue serving another appliance. 
  • The flue should be lined using approved and suitable flexi or ridged flue liner.
  • Make sure you get the highest level of performance from your Stanley by having it serviced every 12 months by an authorised Stanley engineer.
  • A solid fuel chimney should be cleaned every 6 to 12 months and cookers need to be professionally cleaned regularly.
  • If you intend burning turf or wood, make sure it's fully dried out for maximum heat.
    Only use recommended fuels.

 

The following solid fuel types are presented in order of highest fuel efficiency and calorific value:

  • 1st: Coal or Anthracite
  • 2nd: Seasoned Hard Wood
  • 3rd: Dry Turf or Briquettes
  • 4th: Soft Woods

 

Stanley Terms

  • NB = Non-Boiler
  • HPB = High Pressure Boiler
  • DHW = Domestic Hot Water
  • B Vent = A standard chimney
  • Balanced Flue = For rooms that do not have a conventional chimney, but have an external wall.