Positioning
Generally, the Sofia should be installed in a centrally located position within the home. When
deciding where to position the appliance, you must consider the following:
1.
The place of installation of the pellet fire must comply with local and national
regulations. The pellet fire must be fuelled only with quality pellets manufactured to
standard AS/NZS 4014.6. The pellet fire cannot operate using traditional fire wood.
2.
Do not install a pellet fire in a bedroom or room where people sleep.
3.
Sofia has a convection fan which blows air in the direction the fire faces. For optimum
performance and heat circulation, locate the pellet fire in a large and open room that is
centrally located in the house.
4.
The fire requires a 230 volt power supply and comes with a 2m plug in power lead.
There must be easy access to the socket so the fire can be isolated from the power if
required. If the cable supplied is not long enough to reach the nearest outlet, use a
suitable 3 pin extension cord. A surge protector is recommended for use with all Ravelli
pellet fires.
Installing
Installation of the Ravelli Sofia Wood Pellet Fire must be undertaken by an approved installer, who
must then give the purchaser a declaration of conformity of the appliance and will assume all
responsibility for the final installation and consequent correct function of the installed product.
Please read this Manual thoroughly before commencing installation, as failure to follow the
instructions could cause damage to the pellet fire or property. It is also necessary
for the registered installer to take into consideration all the laws and national, regional, provincial
and local regulations present in the country in which the appliance has been installed. In the event
of failure to respect these precautions, Pellet Fire Solutions declines all responsibility.
1.
The fire must be installed on a floor with sufficient carrying capacity. If the existing building
does not meet this requirement, appropriate measures must be taken (i.e. a load
distribution plate).
2.
Sofia must be installed on a non-combustible surface. This surface must protrude a
minimum of 150mm from the front of the closed pellet fire door and a minimum of 200mm
from the side of the appliance. Please note that if a floating hearth is to be installed, an
allowance must be made below the fire for installation of the chosen surround
3.
Check clearances to combustibles (see “ Creating the Cavity”) to ensure sufficient space is
created in the cavity, and that the position of structural elements near the proposed flue
have adequate clearance.
4.
Check clearance for service – as the Sofia is designed to be pulled out, as long as there is
front access, this should be sufficient.
5.
Check there is sufficient ventilation for combustion air and this is unaffected by mechanical
extraction. An external air intake may be required. (see “Creating the Cavity” for cavity
ventilation requirements).
6.
There must be sufficient circulation of air in the room where the pellet fire is installed. Never
open the door of the pellet fire while it is functioning.
7.
Check there is a suitable flue location (studs, joists, rafters etc).
8.
Sofia has been Safety Tested to AS/NZS 2918:2001 using the Davins manufactured flue, Test
Report ARS 05/1185. Installation is not exclusive to these nominated kits, though an
alternative flue should only be considered following consultation with your local council.
9.
Because of the positive pressure in the flue, sealing of all 75mm stainless joints is mandatory
- use high temperature Maniseal. Both inner and outer flue joints must be riveted using
stainless steel rivets.
Positioning and Installation of the wood pellet fire
