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SLOW COMBUSTION FIREPLACE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Roof pitch less than 10°

IF

Then

If the flue is closer than 600mm 
to the apex of the roof

The flue termination must be at 
least 600mm above the roof 
apex.

IF THE FLUE IS FURTHER 
THAN 600MM FROM THE 
APEX OF THE ROOF

The flue termination must be at 
least 1000mm above the roof 
level.

IF ANY BUILDING IS 
CLOSER THAN 2M FROM 
THE FLUE

The flue termination must be 
raised until it is clear within 2m.

THE ROOF PITCH IS LESS 
THAN 10°

The flue termination must be at 
least 1000mm above the highest 
point of the roof.

Choice of cowls

Any Jetmaster, Ø150mm. cowl can be used.

The following table illustrates the recommended cowls for specific weather conditions.

* 

Chinese Cowl  

 

* 

Fixed Cowl 

Low wind conditions

Rotating Cowl & Ø150mm base

Medium to High wind 
conditions

* 

Turbo Cowl 

Medium to High wind,
With rapid changes in 
wind directions

*NOTE: The Chinese, Fixed and Turbo cowls MUST NOT be used on Thatch or Timber roofs.

D 

D 

A

A

B

B

C

C

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Summary of Contents for SLOW COMBUSTION

Page 1: ...Slow Combustion Fireplace Installation Operation Instructions November 2006 ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...the installation and usage information in this booklet if followed correctly this efficient unit will last you for a long time and will generate warmth and ambience wherever it is installed Note Save these instructions in a secure place Index Page Technical data 2 General safety 4 Installation 5 Placing the unit in the room 5 Roof ceiling flue requirements 7 Build in units 12 Operating the unit 16...

Page 4: ...SLOW COMBUSTION FIREPLACE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TECHNICAL DATA Heat output 5 5kw min 8kw max Recommended maximum room size 275m3 Flue size Ø150mm 625 815 640 585 410 58 41 58 2 ...

Page 5: ...THE UNIT AS AN OPEN FIRE ALWAYS USE IT WITH THE DOOR CLOSED THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH A CRACKED WINDOW THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION PROVIDED IN THIS BOOKLET THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF PRESERVATIVE TREATED WOODS CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS BURNING CONDITIONS THIS APPLIANCE IS A HEATING APPLIANCE AND HOT SURFACES CAN BE EXPEC...

Page 6: ...hese safety distances applied to both free standing as well as build in units For example do not allow any curtains within 500mm from either side of the unit Ventilation To maintain a fire fresh air oxygen is required All burned air will exit the room through the flue pipe It is important to allow adequate fresh air to enter the room in order to replenish the air supply An inadequate air supply ai...

Page 7: ...lace is installed on a non combustible surface A popular example of such a surface is a floor tiled with ceramic tiles Do not install this unit directly onto wooden or carpet floors For these areas a non combustible hearth must be placed underneath the unit A popular example of such a hearth is a marble or granite slab The size of the heart must cover at least the area underneath the unit with a b...

Page 8: ...erheating of the unit and the flue pipe Consult your nearest Jetmaster agent for assistance when longer flue sections are planned Flue termination point It is important to terminate the top of the flue in such a way that it will allow free passage of combustion products to the atmosphere without being subjected to turbulent air or high pressure zones that could cause a downdraught The guidelines s...

Page 9: ...FLUE The flue termination must be raised until it is clear within 2m THE ROOF PITCH IS LESS THAN 10 The flue termination must be at least 1000mm above the highest point of the roof Choice of cowls Any Jetmaster Ø150mm cowl can be used The following table illustrates the recommended cowls for specific weather conditions Chinese Cowl Fixed Cowl Low wind conditions Rotating Cowl Ø150mm base Medium to...

Page 10: ...0mm An Ø175mm hole must be cut in the ceiling thus leaving a 12 13mm gap all round the flue pipe The gap is finished neatly by fixing the escutcheon plate to the ceiling covering the hole NOTE Do not seal the small air gap between the flue pipe and the escutcheon plate A gap of 150mm must be left between brandering beams and the flue pipe Should the gap be less than 150mm then added insulation bet...

Page 11: ...eft between the flue pipe and any wooden beams Should the gap be less than 150mm and then added insulation must be provided to prevent the wooden beams from overheating It is recommended that all joints in the flue pipe should be secured using self drilling screws and sealed using heat resistant silicone It is normally not necessary to secure a single joint that is visible from the inside of the r...

Page 12: ...lue termination Finishing Before commissioning the unit perform a complete inspection ensuring that all parts are in a working condition Inspect all surfaces exposed indoors for dirt or any area where paint might have been scratched off Paint can be touched in using Jetmaster heat resistant paint NOTE If any corrosion is detected this should first be removed completely before touching the paint in...

Page 13: ...stored out of harms way Standard building techniques can be used to brick the unit in place Special care must however be given to the following Ensure that the casing rests on at least a full brick lintel run in front and at the back of the casing The casing is not designed to carry the weight of the unit by itself it relies in the structural integrity of the brickwork underneath it A flange is pr...

Page 14: ...above the casing NEVER allow the casing to carry any weight of the brickwork On the top of the casing allowance is made for a Ø150mm flue pipe to be fitted onto the unit The necessary allowance must be made to allow the flue pipe to be fitted after the unit was installed The casing is manufactured in a rectangular shape This shape must be maintained during the building process The casing must be p...

Page 15: ...t all the way back until it reaches a dead stop The unit is held in place by gravity There is no mechanical fastening required Fitting the frame The frame consist of 2 sections the main frame and the bottom frame Guide on Unit Guide inside outer casing Main Frame Bottom Frame 13 ...

Page 16: ...SLOW COMBUSTION FIREPLACE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Hook the main frame in place and slide down Then hook the bottom frame in place 14 ...

Page 17: ...r closed until it stops against the body of the unit Gently yet firmly rotate the handle clockwise through 90 to latch the door An additional door setting is provided allowing the door to be latched at a slightly open position From the closed position rotate the handle anticlockwise approximately 45 Gently pull back until the door catch touches the catch rest on the body Let the handle swing back ...

Page 18: ...st the window this would dirty the window Ensure that air gaps are provided between the logs This is vital to allow the flames to burn in between the logs and thereby a proper fire can be established It is easier for the fire to spread from the inside outward than from the outside inward Once the unit has been loaded with a full load of wood light the wood Close the door to the slightly ajar latch...

Page 19: ...ing again if only a bed of glowing coals are left after a long burn cycle For long burn cycles harder woods are better to provide a less intense but longer burning cycle NOTE Avoid the use of treated woods This can cause uncontrolled flames over heating or even deposits that could damage the unit Dry Wet wood Always burn dry wood only Wet wood that is unseasoned will not burn efficiently and will ...

Page 20: ... type of paint Always ensure that the unit is dry after cleaning Excessive moistened areas or areas where water might have collected must be avoided at all times to limit the possibility for corrosion If necessary light a fire in the unit so that it can heat up and all moisture can be driven away The window This fireplace is designed with a air wash system that ensures a film of fresh air running ...

Page 21: ...d areas and touching up wit heat resistant paint supplied by Jetmaster NOTE All flue pipes and components that is exposed outdoors should be painted with a heat resistant enamel paint The inside of the unit It is recommended that the inside of the unit be touched up after each winter season Clean out all ashes using a vacuum cleaner for the finer dust Wipe the inside using a soft moist cloth Prope...

Page 22: ...tact with the board For example do not jam logs into the combustion chamber allowing one end to jam onto the board Also when cleaning do not scrape against this board with hard objects Replacement logo boards are available from your local Jetmaster agent To replace the board Remove the flame diffuser plate by undoing the 3 screw holding it in place The logo board is now free to be removed and repl...

Page 23: ...il or by fax within 30 days of purchase o The installation operation and maintenance of the fireplace was in the opinion of Jetmaster carried out in accordance with the Installation and Operating Instructions current at the time of purchase and no modifications have been made to the product without written authority When a valid claim arises under this Warranty Jetmaster will as its sole option ei...

Page 24: ...rman Road Deal Party Tel 041 486 1471 Fax 041 486 1409 Cape Town Cnr Koeberg Road and School Street Milnerton Tel 021 552 0808 Fax 021 552 0810 East London 3 Nottingham Road Gately East London Tel 043 731 1246 Fax 043 731 1268 Mpumalanga 10 Milli Street Middelburg Mpumalanga Tel 013 246 2600 Fax 013 246 2951 Durban Cnr Solstice Meridian Roads Umhlanga Ridge Tel 031 566 2252 Fax 031 566 2632 Richar...

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