WHERE TO POSITION YOUR LOGAIRE FIRE IN YOUR HOME
It is important to position the wood stove in an area that will favor the most efficient heat distribution possi-
ble throughout the house. The stove should therefore be installed in the room where the most time is spent,
and in the most spacious room possible. The correctly sized unit for the home is also important. Too large
a stove and it will be constantly run on low, causing poor combustion and creosote problems restricting the
flue updraft. Too small and it will fail to generate sufficient heat to warm the area. Logaire recommend a
site check of the home by a certified fire installer before installation. Bear in mind that while the heater
may generate sufficient heat, it then has to be circulated throughout the home. If the house doesn’t allow
natural dispersal of heat (e.g., high ceilings, long hallways, etc) circulation can be improved with a ceiling
fan or (Logaire) heat transfer kit.
Important:
A wood stove must never be installed in a hallway or near a staircase, as it may block the way in case of a
house fire or fail to respect the required clearances.
OPTIONAL WATERBOOSTERS
Water boosters can offer substantial power savings, dependent on the area and climate in which you live. If
you live in a cold climate you are likely to use your Logaire for many months of the year, in which case a
Logaire water booster will reduce your water heating costs over these months.
The optional water booster for your Logaire fire must be positioned within the firebox chamber of the
heater. To ensure efficient water booster operation, the heater should be installed as close as possible
(less than 3 metres) to the hot water cylinder. The diameter of the pipe work running to and from the water
booster should be at least 25mm. Sharp bends and other restrictions must be avoided. The internal return
flow pipe from the water booster to the cylinder should pass through the bottom of the cylinder to terminate
at least two thirds the height of the cylinder. The outlet pipe from the cylinder to the water booster should
begin 100mm above the bottom of the cylinder to avoid contamination by the sediment within the cylinder.
A gradient of 1 in 12 inches should be maintained on all pipe work running between the
water booster and the hot water cylinder. All exposed water pipes should be lagged to prevent heat loss and
to ensure safety when the pipes pass through combustible walls, etc.
If a mains pressure hot water system is in use the installation of a water booster is more difficult and expert
advice should be sought.
Phone: 0800-655-001
www.logaire.co.nz
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