Does anyone have a Saey Blenheim Woodburner? It seems impossible to find a manual for this as it’s no longer produced.
We ve had to take it apart as its misaligned. It would be really helpful if anyone could send a photo of the back of the stove as there are 2 plates that are screwed on the back either side of the flue and we’re not sure if they should be flush to the back of the stove or if there should be some space?
A photo of the stove all round would be super! There is no back boiler.
An official digital PDF manual for the Saey Blenheim is not currently hosted online. Because the Blenheim is a classic, discontinued heavy cast-iron model (often rated at around 12 kW output, sometimes fitted with a back boiler), digital documentation from the manufacturer is scarce.
However, the operating mechanisms and controls on the Saey Blenheim function similarly to other traditional cast-iron multi-fuel/wood stoves of that era (such as the Saey 92 or Saey 94 series).
Core Controls & Operation Guide
Primary Air (Spin Wheel / Lower Vent):
Located on or near the ashpan door/lower housing.
Function: Provides air from beneath the grate. Fully open this when lighting the stove to establish a strong bed of embers and draft up the flue. Once wood is burning hot, close or heavily restrict this vent to prevent burning fuel too quickly.
Secondary Air (Door Vents):
Vents located on the front doors.
Function: Controls the primary rate of burn for wood once established. Adjust these to control flame intensity and heat output.
Riddling Lever (Side Mechanism):
A lever located near the lower side or front.
Function: Moves the internal grate bars back and forth to clear ash down into the ashpan. Keep the grate closed/flat when burning wood (as wood burns best on a bed of ash) and agitate when burning coal/smokeless fuel.
Alternative Resources
Similar Models: You can reference the Saey 92 user manual on document archives like ManualsLib or Saey Heating Downloads, as the installation, chimney draft requirements, and clearance guidelines are virtually identical for cast-iron models of this era.
Replacement Parts & Diagrams: For exploded parts diagrams, replacement glass, or seals, UK stove spare suppliers like Stove Spare Parts or Mendip Stoves carry glass and firebrick specs listed under “Saey Blenheim”.
If you are looking for specific information (such as flue dimensions, back boiler plumbing layouts, or clearance to combustibles), let me know what you need to troubleshoot!
On the Saey Blenheim 12kW Multi-Fuel Stove, those two plates located on either side of the flue collar must be completely flush and airtight against the back of the stove body. [1]
Why Are the Plates There?
The Saey Blenheim was manufactured with a variation that could accommodate an internal back boiler to heat domestic hot water or radiators. The two plates you are looking at are the blanking/knockout covers designed to seal the boiler tapping ports for installations where no boiler is used. [1, 2]
Mounting Requirements
No Space Allowed: There should be absolutely no gap or space between these plates and the cast-iron back of the stove.
Airtight Seal: Because these plates cover direct entry points into the inner firebox or flue chamber, they require a solid seal. When reattaching or tightening them, they should be fitted with high-temperature fire rope or a bead of fire cement / silicone sealant before being screwed down flat. [1, 2]
If you leave a space or a gap, outside air will be drawn directly into the stove’s combustion chamber. This uncontrolled air leak will ruin the effectiveness of your air-wash controls, cause your wood to burn away far too quickly, and significantly increase the risk of dangerous over-firing. [1]
Are you currently experiencing issues with the stove burning too quickly or struggling to control the fire? If you are planning to take the plates off to reseal them, I can give you some quick tips on choosing the right fire rope thickness or sealant.
In a matter of safety like that I’d pay and wait for a qualified technician to do the job.
That wouldn’t stop me mugging up using available sources so that I could understand what was needed, get the techie’s view and ideally see what’s done. Just in case one day I get stuck.
But not taking the risk of gassing myself or setting fire to my house if I can avoid it.
