Masport CLUTHA, Installation & Operation Manual

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5.1 Installation in Alcove/Recess situation
The Clutha has been tested for alcove (recess) made of combustible material and complied
to the safety standard AS/NZS 2918:2001
Note
–
- Refer to the table on
Page 1 for dimension
- The ceiling height must
be a minimum of
2400mm
- Dimensions are as per
above table for parallel
installation.
NOTE: Any variation to the specified clearances must be done in accordance with AS/NZ 2918 sect: 3
5.2 Reducing Clearances
The clearances to combustible specified in section 5.0 of this manual can be reduced by following
guidelines specified in AS/NZS 2918:2001 table 3.1 & 3.2.
Clearance factors for heat shield which is within 45 degrees of the vertical
Heat Shield Construction Minimum Air Gap Dimension Clearance Factor
Single layer of continuous material 12mm 0.4
Single layer of continuous material 25mm 0.3
Two spaced layers of continuous material 12mm+12mm 0.2
Clearance factors for heat shield which is more than 45 degrees off the vertical
Heat Shield Construction Minimum Air Gap Dimension Clearance Factor
Single layer of continuous material 12mm 0.8
Single layer of continuous material 25mm 0.6
6 Ash Hearth Requirements
The Clutha has been tested and met the minimum requirement for an ash hearth set out in AS/NZS
2918: 2001.
This heater weighs approx. 118kg so ensure that the floor structure is sufficient to withstand this weight,
materials used for the floor protector must also be able to withstand the weight and not crack nor break.
7 Unpacking
Remove the shipping wooden crate and packing material around the burner. Remove the loose pieces
from within the firebox. Remove and discard the screws holding the wood fire to the shipping pallet.