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General Information
Important information for your safety and enjoyment
Our stoves are highly efficient appliances giving off convected, conducted and radiated heat. All the surfaces of the stove, except the controls on a gas fired stove, become hot in use and must not be touched or have any combustible objects placed near them. Adequate precautions should always be taken to protect children, the elderly, the infirm and pets from coming into contact with the surfaces of the stove.
Safety Zone
For your added safety we recommend that distances between combustible and non combustible materials and your stove are those set out in document "J" of the Building Regulations. You can obtain a copy from your local authority, or failing this we suggest you contact the Solid Fuel Association.
Important Ventilation Requirements
Woodburning and Multi-fuel stoves:
The English and Scottish Building Regulations specify that the following fixed ventilation must be provided when installing woodburning and multi-fuel appliances.
Appliance rated under 5kW: No ventilations required.
Appliances rated over 5kW: For each kW of rated output about 5kW, 550 sq.mm (0.85 sq. ins.) per kW
Example: For a stove rated at 8kW the ventilation required is 3 x 550 sq.mm = 1650 sq.mm (2.56 sq.ins). This can be achieved by using a standard ventilation brick. Your villager dealer should be able to give advice regarding the correct size brick required.
Gas fired stoves
All our gas stoves are rated below 7kW input, therefore there is no requirement for any fixed ventilation to be provided.
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The all important chimney
 Not only the chimney but the hearth as well. Both need to comply with current building regulations, and be compatible with the fuel type you wish to burn. The type and condition of the chimney is most important as it has a major effect on how well your Villager stove will perform. Chimneys are generally classified as either class 1 or class 2. Class 1 refers to chimneys suitable for villager stoves, while class 2 chimneys can only be used for gas fired stoves.
Balanced flue gas fired stoves are vented straight through an outside wall, eliminating the need for a conventional chimney.
Other factors will also influence the performance of the stove, for example the height of the chimney, in an ideal situation this should be at least 4 metres. (approx. 12ft. to 13ft.) with about 1metre. (approx. 3ft.) clearance above the top of the roof and well clear of any other obstruction.
The diameter and angle of run of the chimney will also influence the performance of the stove, but please don't be put off, we just want to be sure that everything is fine before the stove is installed. The last thing we want is for you to be disappointed because the chimney does not do justice to the full potential of your Villager stove. If you have any doubts may we suggest asking your Villager dealer to inspect your chimney and advise on it's suitability before the stove is fitted.
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 90º flume option
If you wish to vent vertically from the rear of a woodburning or multi-fuel stove supplied with a 152mm (6") diameter flue outlet, you can achieve this by using a 90º flume, available from your Villager dealer. Please note: You will need to drill both the flume collar and the back of the stove prior to bolting it in place and make provision for cleaning the chimney by providing an inspection hatch.
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Gas Ignition and Operation
Manually operated Villager gas stoves come fitted with Piezo Ignition, which eliminates the need for matches or electricity.
All models installed using the top flue option require an air gap at the back, between the wall and the stove of at lest 50mm (2"). On all rear flue models a gap of 50mm (2") is automatically provided within the rear flue configuration attached to the back of the stove. The reason for the gap is to allow the T.T.B. (Thermal Trip Breaker) to function properly. The T.T.B. is a heat sensor and is fitted as standard so that should the chimney become restricted or blocked and the stove fail to vent properly, the gas supply is automatically cut off. This ventilation gap also prevents the wall behind the stove from overheating and possibly cracking. All our gas stoves are CE approved and as you probably know it is a legal requirement that any gas stove must be installed by an approved and professionally qualified CORGI gas installer.
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 Gas Remote control
A remote control is available for all models except Balance Flue stoves and this infra-red handset will provide even greater freedom of control. These remotes turn the stove on and off, as well as adjusting the burn rate.
Please note that gas fired stoves must always run with the doors closed.
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What to burn
 For the best results and most efficient operation of woodburning and Multi-fuel stoves we suggest the following fuels are burnt.
WOOD - Most types burn well provided they are properly seasoned. For the best results this means dry wood with a moisture content below 20% that is well, but not too tightly packed into the fire box. The more moisture there is in the wood, the more it will smoke and possibly cause tar to build up in the chimney. Not only that but it will produce less heat. If the fire is too loosely packed more air will circulate and a faster, less economical burn rate result.
PEAT - Only to be used in turf or brick form, but the moisture content must be low.
PAPER - Household refuse will burn successfully but only if it is dry and fairly tightly packed. If it is loose it will disappear up the chimney far too quickly and could cause damage.
NEVER BURN PLASTICS
SOLID FUELS - Your Villager dealer or local fuel supplier will be able to help you make an informed choice from the great many excellent fuels on the market.
PETROLEUM BASED INDUSTIAL INDUSTRIAL (SP) FUELS SHOULD ALWAYS BE AVOIDED 
Please note: When burning manufactured or natural smokeless fuels, remove the ash every day. Our metal ash carrier is ideal for this purpose.
Burning Wood in a multi-fuel stove
To enable you to burn wood successfully in a multi-fuel stove you need to cut off the air supply from below. To do this you have two options.
1. Purchase a drop in plate from your Villager dealer to cover the grate.
2. Allow the bed of ash to build up to the top of the grate.
The fire is then controlled by using the secondary air vents and flue damper only. The primary controls remain closed.
As members of the Solid Fuel Association we are pleased to recommend their range of useful publications, covering such subjects as fuel types, chimneys and fireplaces. They are well worth contacting on 0800 600 000 or visit their web site http://www.solidfuel.co.uk
We endorse their selection of fuels which are also approved by HETAS®.
For all multi-fuel stoves, except the Puffin, the flue outlet damper control is priced as part of the stove. We do not make an additional charge for this item.
All 'Bayswater', 'Chelsea' and 'Elite' models are fitted with a specially designed grate which can be riddled externally with the fire burning and the doors closed, leaving the ash to collect under the grate in the ashpan provided. For these models, we can supply a metal ash carrier with its own lid, making ash removal quick, easy, clean and safe - no fuss no mess.
This tool, provided with all woodburning and multi-fuel stoves, is used to open the doors, operate the door vents, damper and flue outlet controls and remove the ashpan and riddle the stove.
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Stove Options
CONVENTIONAL CHIMNEY OR BALANCED FLUE
A conventionally flued stove takes its air from the room for combustion before the exhausted gases are released up the chimney. A balanced flue stove, vented directly through an outside wall, is completely enclosed with a flue of two concentric ducts running to the outside. The outer duct draws in fresh air for combustion while the inside duct carries out the exhaust gasses.
The flue terminal is such that both ducts are subjected to the same air pressures. They are not affected by any changes in wind conditions leaving the fire burning safely at all times. However, it is important that the location chosen has good air access and is not too close to a window or door where venting gasses may blow back into the room.
All our balanced flue stoves are supplied complete with a terminal guard and telescopic flue enabling them to be extended from a minimum of 270mm (10 5/8") to a maximum 500mm (approx 19 1/2"). If a longer run is needed an optional kit is available extending the length to 800mm (31 1/2"). If you wish to install a balanced flue stove in the corner of a room, we can provide a 45° angled flue collar as an optional extra. This can be connected to the straight flue to provide access to a wall at the side of the stove.
The installation and commissioning of all gas fired stoves must be carried out by a CORGI registered gas fitter.
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Villager "Fireguard" Guarantee
The materials used in the structure of every Villager stove and its manufacture are guaranteed for 3 years. The full terms of our guarantee are included with every stove.
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Villager instruction booklets
A very comprehensive booklet is supplied with every stove, covering all aspects of assembly, installation and operation. We have tried to make these as easy to follow as possible, but if you do have any queries, please contact your Villager dealer or call us direct on our Technical Help Line on 01297 35596
To download our Owners Manuals, right-click on the links below and select "save target as...". Note: These files are quite large and unless you have broadband, they will take a while to download.
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Changing the height of a stove
 The bolt on legs on gas fired stoves can only be replaced by longer ones as a minimum clearance is required to house the components fitted underneath the stove. Bolt on legs for woodburning stoves can be altered and are available in lengths of 90mm (3 1/2"), 130mm (5 1/8") and 250mm (9 7/8").
Please note that as an added safety measure all HETAS® approved stoves must be capable of being bolted to the hearth. Drilled holes in the specially designed base plate on the legs supplied with our stoves allow for this.
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