metrofires LTD Insert Installation & Owner'S Operation Manual Download Page 2

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This Metro wood fire has been tested to and complies with
AS/NZS2918:2001 incorporating Appendix “E” when installed
in accordance with this manual. Please ensure you are fully
conversant with this relevant standard and the contents of this
manual. Correct installation is critical to the safe operation and
performance of this wood fire.

Please take particular note of the following:

• It is recommended that Metro’s be installed with a Metro

ECO flue system which has been developed to enhance the
performance of Metro wood fires. Any alternative flue system
must have a minimum flue pipe length of 4.1 metres of 150mm
diameter flue pipe & have been tested to AS/NZS2918:2001.

• The 150mm active flue pipe must be fully encased from the

top of the chimney to the underside of the flashing cone at
the top of the flue system (i.e. there must not be any 150mm
flue pipe exposed).

• All flue pipe joints must be sealed and riveted. The bottom of

the flue pipe in particular MUST be fully sealed into the flue
outlet of the Metro wood fire.

• Ensure a fibreglass seal is placed between the outer cabinet

and the masonry to prevent air from within the room being
drawn into the chimney cavity.

• In New Zealand, the Metro Insert must be bolted securely to

the base of the chimney cavity to comply with the seismic
restraint provisions of AS/NZS2918.2001.

• The Metro fascia is coated in vitreous enamel. Please take

care during assembly and when lifting or fitting the fascia
that you do not damage this coating. Do not lift the Metro
fascia with your fingers under the louvre’s.

• WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS ENTIRE

MANUAL AS INCORRECT OPERATION, MISUSE AND/OR

LACK OF MAINTENANCE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY

• The appliance and flue-system shall be installed in

accordance with AS/NZS2918 and the appropriate
requirements of the relevant building code or codes

• 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/NZS4013 and will void the warranty

• The appliance must be installed correctly. We recommend

a competent and suitably qualified NZHHA installer

WARNING!

Important Information

• Mixing of appliance or flue-system components

from different sources or modifying the dimensional
specification or components may result in hazardous
conditions. Where such action is considered, the
manufacturer should be consulted in the first instance

• Do not install a Metro fire if there is any sign of visible

damage to the product

• This appliance must be regularly maintained.

• Use authorised Metro replacement parts only. The use of

unauthorised parts may void the warranty

• This manual must be left with the home owner

CAUTION!

Important Information

Familiarise yourself with the Metro Insert

All Metro fireplace insert wood fires are packed into two
separate cartons: -

• The fireplace insert firebox is supplied in a heavy duty

palletised carton.