Fixing an old Villager woodburner

[Lunarider]

I have an old Villager Woodburner which was in my cottage when I moved in.  I don't know what the model is but it looks like the picture on the forum page for Villager woodburners. I have only lit it a couple of times in the 4.5 years that I lived here because it has no grate and we don't usually need it in the room it sits.  Today when I opened it up I found what I think is a throat plate lying in the base.  I need a technical diagram of the villager (preferably an exploded diagram) to work how the throat plates fits back in (if it can).  Can anybody tell me if I can find  a diagram on the web?  Also how can I identify the model?  I attach a photo.

[bluebedouin]

From their website:"Villager stoves have a data plate that can be found fixed to the lower left hand side of the appliance."

Pictures of the models can be found here.

List of manuals here.

Edited November 13, 2017 by bluebedouin

[Sawchip]

5 hours ago, Lunarider said:

I have an old Villager Woodburner which was in my cottage when I moved in.  I don't know what the model is but it looks like the picture on the forum page for Villager woodburners. I have only lit it a couple of times in the 4.5 years that I lived here because it has no grate and we don't usually need it in the room it sits.  Today when I opened it up I found what I think is a throat plate lying in the base.  I need a technical diagram of the villager (preferably an exploded diagram) to work how the throat plates fits back in (if it can).  Can anybody tell me if I can find  a diagram on the web?  Also how can I identify the model?  I attach a photo.

That looks like a high canopy model B to me.... it wont have a grill as its a "Wood Only " stove as you burn on a bed of ash. It has the double burn vents (secondary Burn) in the door tops. Shut down the bottom set once going well and the wood is "Gasifying " then adjust the burn with the top set . The flue damper can be used to damp the draw down ..but ..a smouldering ,low heat fire causes more build up in both stove and flue. 

Edited November 13, 2017 by Sawchip

[Cloud the Cat]

I have a similar - not quite the same - similar question if I may?

Do I reply to this? Or should / do I ask on a new question? Sorry for my lack of knowledge.

[richyrich]

Fire away??

[Cloud the Cat]

26 minutes ago, richyrich said:

Fire away??

LOL!!!!

 

[Cloud the Cat]

I have the same model B burner in my cottage that the wife bought (say no more!) . . .

It has a back flue  . . . . But, that wount work with the fireplace outlet as there simply isn't enough space.

Now, a couple of things. Am I right in thinking that you can't change a rear flue to a top end opening?

And also, I believe that the chimney has to be?? Well, has to have some kind of protector (is it?) inside it before you can use it?

Sorry for my ignorance. I didn't know she was going to buy it - but my gosh!

It is HEAVY!!!!

LOL.

Any advice would be GRATE.  . .ly appreciated!

(Sorry - that was the best I could do!!)

[richyrich]

If it has the round removable hotplate on top then you can switch it around.

The flue would have to be a continuous flue right to the top of chimney if that's what you mean?

I think max of 2 45 degree bends allowed..i can't think of any puns.

[richyrich]

Or flue has to be sealed where fireplace top is- such as concrete surround. Best check with a stove fitter..

[Cloud the Cat]

33 minutes ago, richyrich said:

If it has the round removable hotplate on top then you can switch it around.

The flue would have to be a continuous flue right to the top of chimney if that's what you mean?

I think max of 2 45 degree bends allowed..i can't think of any puns.

Thank you so much for this reply, it is really useful.

Yes, it does have a round hotplate?? (Is it?) on the top, but, it doesn't look like it is removeable. . ..  . .?

Maybe its just me not knowing what I am doing?

Crickey . . .. .... right to top? What as in almost outside???

Holey crap!!!

Hmmmmm........

Sounds like an open fire maybe a better option in that case?

Oh dear. . . . The .... She Who Must Be Obeyed isn't going to be happy!!!

LOL!!!