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Revised: 14/11/2011 

 

    Printed: 20/03/2013 

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

 
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 

 

Have your heater installed by a registered or licensed installer, and advise your insurers for 
inclusion in your household contents policy.  In some states the installer is required to issue a 
certificate of compliance on the installation; - ensure you obtain this if applicable.  
The heater should be checked for scratches/dents prior to installation. Once the heater has 
been installed scratches or dents may not be covered by warranty.

 

Arrow

 Woodheaters should not be modified in any way.

 

Do not operate the heater with the door open for extended periods. Always operate with door 
closed except when lighting or refuelling, and maintain all seals in good condition.

 

Keep children away from the heater when operating!  

Arrow

 

Dealers can advise on heater / 

door shield accessories for your unit. 
 

WARNING: - WHEN IN OPERATION HEATER DOOR GLASS IS EXTREMELY HOT 

 

WARNING:

   

Arrow

  WOODHEATERS  AND  DEALER  SPECIFIED  FLUES  SHALL  BE 

INSTALLED  IN  ACCORDANCE  WITH  AUSTRALIAN  STANDARD  AS  2918  AND  THE 
APPROPRIATE 

REQUIREMENTS 

OF 

THE 

LOCAL 

BUILDING 

REGULATORY 

AUTHORITY. 

 

 

WARNING:  “BURN ONLY HARDWOOD” 

 

WARNING:    DO  NOT  USE  FLAMMABLE  LIQUIDS  SUCH  AS  PETROL,  KEROSENE,  OR 
ENGINE OIL TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE!  

 

CAUTION:

    MIXING  OF  APPLIANCE  OR  FLUE  SYSTEM  COMPONENTS  FROM 

DIFFERENT  SOURCES  OR  MODIFYING  THE  DIMENSIONAL  SPECIFICATIONS  OF 
COMPONENTS  MAY  RESULT  IN  HAZARDOUS  CONDITIONS.  WHERE  SUCH  ACTION  IS 
CONSIDERED,  THE  MANUFACTURER  SHOULD  BE  CONSULTED  IN  THE  FIRST 
INSTANCE!  
 

CAUTION:

  THE  USE  OF  SOME  TYPES  OF  PRESERVATIVE  TREATED  WOOD  AS  FUEL 

CAN BE HAZARDOUS (for example: treated radiata pine). 
 

CAUTION:

  DO  NOT  STORE  FUEL  WITHIN  THE  HEATER  INSTALLATION  CLEARANCES 

OR WITHIN THE SPACE REQUIRED FOR FUEL CHARGING OR ASH REMOVAL!  
 

CAUTION:

 OPEN AIR SLIDE BEFORE OPENING DOOR & SWITCH OFF FAN.

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER 

The information supplied by this company is our interpretation of AS 2918 and we do not 
accept responsibility for any errors or omissions.  

All 

Arrow

 Woodheaters have been tested in accordance with and comply to AS 4013. 

 

Please read and thoroughly understand these instructions prior to operating this appliance! 
Please store these instructions in a save place for future reference. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 1600

Page 1: ...IONS Serial Number of Heater ____________ Model ___________________ ARROW WOOD HEATERS ARE AUSTRALIAN OWNED AND MANUFACTURED BY SHAMIC SHEETMETAL SHAMIC SHEETMETAL SHAMIC SHEETMETAL SHAMIC SHEETMETAL AUST PTY LTD PO BOX 8 KILSYTH VIC 3136 PH 03 9737 5300 FAX 03 9761 6455 www shamicheating com au ...

Page 2: ...LED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AUSTRALIAN STANDARD AS 2918 AND THE APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOCAL BUILDING REGULATORY AUTHORITY WARNING BURN ONLY HARDWOOD WARNING DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS SUCH AS PETROL KEROSENE OR ENGINE OIL TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE CAUTION MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS OF COMPONENTS MAY RE...

Page 3: ... or masonry fireplace connected to a chimney both of which shall be inspected for soundness and thoroughly cleaned before the heater is installed After removing the packaging slide the heater into the fireplace opening A flue system shall be connected to the heater providing free and effective discharge of combustion by products outside the building and any enclosed or confined space Arrow models ...

Page 4: ...ntrol to desired level As well as keeping recommended firewood sizes in mind the way you load the fuel will affect the operating characteristics of your Arrow heater Always ensure adequate air is provided for combustion and to reduce creosote a smaller intense fire is preferable to a large smouldering one If a large log is placed across the width of the firebox more often than not the wood will sm...

Page 5: ...t least 2 3 full set the air inlet control to high and let the heater operate in this manner for at least 90 minutes Note Ensure that the heater fan is switched to high during this procedure failure to do so may result in excessive deflection of the heater top panel or damage to the fan wiring Paint curing To prevent discolouration of the high temperature paint do not burn a large fire until the p...

Page 6: ...sh being most effective If you experience heavy tar like deposits then inspect your fuel and review your operating methods Wet or green wood will cause heavy creosote deposits on the glass as well as the flue system and will severely restrict your heaters performance WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER IF THE DOOR GLASS IS CRACKED Door glass seal Before lighting the first fire of the heating season ...

Page 7: ...rest on the floor of the firebox 3 Lower the front of the baffle until it clears the support brackets remove it from the firebox The baffle plate should be removed and inspected annually and flaky deposits shaken or brushed off The most convenient time to maintain the baffle is when the flue is being cleaned Flue system Under normal conditions using dry hardwood and employing correct operating pro...

Page 8: ...be over emphasized as it is critical to your heater s performance The relevant moisture content wetness of wood is indicated in the following table Moisture Content Fuel Suitability Below 10 Very dry Wood burns but less efficiently as some moisture is needed for ideal combustion 10 18 Ideal Wood burns efficiently and economically 18 25 Wood will burn but less efficiently Above 25 Wood too wet to b...

Page 9: ...that sold you the heater 5 Advise them of the specific problem 6 Provide the details that your retailer requests to complete a Warranty Claim Form This must include the heater model serial number and installation compliance certificate if applicable in your State 7 Your retailer will forward your claim to Shamic Sheetmetal Aust Pty Ltd the manufacturer of the above heater brands 8 Shamic will cont...

Page 10: ...f Building Codes Since building code requirements vary users should determine in advance whether there are any building code restrictions on the installation or use of the heater Shamic makes no representation of warranty regarding building code compliance and shall not be responsible for compliance therewith g Shamic will only accept claims under this warranty in strict accordance with the condit...

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