Firenzo CONTESSA, Installation And Operation Manual

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2. INSTALLATION RESPONSIBILITIES
WARNING: THE APPLIANCE AND FLUE SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZ 2918:2001 AND THE APPROPRIATE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE RELEVANT BUILDING CODE OR CODES.
DO NOT MODIFY THE APPLIANCE. ANY MODIFICATION OF THE
APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE
TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED TO BE IN BREACH OF THE
APPROVAL GRANTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH AS/NZS 4012 & 4013.
CAUTION : MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE-SYSTEM COMPONENTS
FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONAL
SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS.
Strict adherence to these instructions will meet these standards. Any variation
from these installation instructions or any doubt about them must be checked
against the requirements of the Australian and New Zealand Standards.
Any unfavourable outcomes that arise from tampering with the appliance will
void any warranty claims.
3. FLOOR PROTECTOR REQUIREMENTS
According to AS/NZS 2918:2001
If the heater is to be placed on or within 500mm of a heat sensitive floor, an
insulated floor protector
with a minimum thickness of 40mm is required
consisting of a minimum of 20mm of Insulation board (Micore 160, Supalux,
Promatech H, Eterpan LD or product of similar thermal resistance) and
tiles/slate or similar with sealed joints on top surface to protect from spilt
ash/embers. The required size of the floor protector is displayed on
page 5 .
The floor protector consists of a number of components, it shall include a
continuous layer of heat-resistant material extending under the appliance to
the perimeter of the floor protector. All joints shall be fixed to prevent
accidental separation, and shall be sealed to prevent any spilt ash or embers
contacting any heat sensitive material.
The leg base must be anchored to both the floor protector and the floor for
seismic restraint. Anchor points are provided on the rear legs.