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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Location
Installation must meet Australian gas codes AS/NZS 5601.
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES (where FFB is used)– Clearances from combustible materials
Floor
0mm
Sides
80mm
Top / gather
50mm
Flue outer
25mm
Back
25mm
PRELIMINARY
• This appliance must be installed by an Authorised person.
• This appliance must be installed in accordance with the Gas Installation Code AS5601 Clauses
5.12.13.2 to 5.12.13.5.
• Installation must be in accordance with municipal Building codes, any other relevant statutory
regulations as well as these instructions
• The Wonderfire Gas Fire is only to be used with Natural Gas.
• It is recommended that a secondary guard complying with AS 2286 be installed.
• Ensure that loose fabrics such as curtains and furniture cannot touch the appliance. It is
recommended that a fire guard be used with the appliance.
• The guard is fitted to this appliance to reduce the risk of fire or injury from burns and no part of
it should be permanently removed. For protection of young children or the infirm, a secondary
guard is required.
• The overall dimensions of the fire is 465mm wide (front), 325mm wide (rear) x 240mm Deep x
320mm high. (See below for minimum fire place dimensions).
• The appliance may be installed in an existing open fireplace (as a Type 1 appliance), in an
existing fireplace with the Wonderfire FFB fan assisted convector box (as a Type 1 appliance)
or in a purpose built enclosure with the Wonderfire FFB fan assisted convector (zero clearance)
box (as Type 2 appliance).
• If fitting the Wonderfire with the FFB firebox, please also refer to the Instructions for the
“Wonderfire FFB”
• There must be a minimum of 50mm gap between the gather and any combustible materials if
FFB firebox is used.
• Packaging and transit protection must be removed from the appliance prior to installation. This
includes pallet, plastic wrap, temporary labels and foam protection
FITTING TO AN EXISTING OPEN FIREPLACE
Before installing in an existing open fireplace:
• The Wonderfire (type 1) must be installed in a fire resistive fire place with a proved draught.
• The chimney must be swept and inspected to see that it is in sound condition.
• The chimney must be a minimum size of 150x150mm if masonry or 150mm diameter if round
metal flue).
• NOTE – WHERE THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED INTO A MASONARY FIREPLACE A
FABRICATED FLUE MUST BE USED.
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