Saxon Blackwood Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

FIRSTTHINGSFIRST...

CongratulationsonyourpurchaseofaqualitySaxonwoodheater.Thisproductisdesignedaccordingtostrict
environmental,qualityandsafetystandardsandshouldgiveyouyearsoftroublefreehomeheating.

Readtheseinstructionscarefullytogetthemostoutofyourheaterandtoensuresafeandsatisfactoryheater
performance.Inparticular,wewouldliketodrawyourattentiontothesewarnings.

Becarefulofwhatyouburn:

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Useonlydry,wellseasonedhardwood.

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Donotusecoalorbriquettes.

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WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDSORAEROSOLSTOSTARTOR
REKINDLETHEFIRE.

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Do not burn garbage in the firebox as
garbagecancauseadangeroussootbuild
upandincreasetheamountofsmokeyour
heaterproduces.

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Do not burn chemically treated timber as
the poisonous gases given off could
damageyourstove.

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CAUTION: THE USE OF SOME TYPES
OF PRESERVATIVE-TREATED WOOD
ASFUELCANBEHAZARDOUS.

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Donotplaceanytypesofbuildersboardeg
fibro, cement sheeting (or any other
materials not specified and tested by the
manufacturer)insidethefirebox.

Protect yourself and your family
fromburns:

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W A R N I N G :  O P E N  A I R  C O N T R O L
BEFOREOPENINGFIRINGDOOR.

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The exterior surfaces of the heater will
b e c o m e  h o t  d u r i n g  o p e r a t i o n .  F o r
protectionofchildren,theelderlyorinfirm,
provideafirescreentopreventcontactwith
theapplianceinoperation.

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To protect against injury from burns, use
caution when operating the appliance. In
particular,whenloadingthefirebox,provide
adequateprotectionforyourhands.

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IMPORTANT:

 The door handle on your

heater will become hot during operation,
e s p e c i a l l y  d u r i n g  h i g h  b u r n s .  W e
recommend you wear gloves to open the
door.

Useyourheateraccordingtothese
instructions:

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CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD
BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT
ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THESEINSTRUCTIONS.

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DONOTBURNWITHDOOROPEN.

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CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD
NOTBEOPERATEDWITHACRACKED
GLASS.

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Donotthrowlogsintothefirebox.Always
placelogscarefully.

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Loadlogswithendspointingtothefrontof
theheater.Thiswillhelppreventlogsrolling
forward.

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Donotoverfire(allowfireboxtoglowred)as
thiscoulddamageyourfirebox.

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Always leave a minimum of 25mm (1”) of
ash in the bottom of the firebox. Never
emptyitcompletely.

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WARNING:ANYMODIFICATIONOFTHE
APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN
A P P R O V E D  I N  W R I T I N G  B Y  T H E
TESTINGAUTHORITYISCONSIDERED
ASBREACHINGAS/NZS4013.

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Theapplianceorfluesystemshouldnotbe
modified in any way without the written
approvalofthemanufacturer.

The heater can get very hot, so
watchobviousfirehazards:

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Donotplaceclothingorothercombustible
materialsontopoftheheater.

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WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS OR PLACE
THESE IN THE VICINITY OF THIS
APPLIANCEWHENITISOPERATING.

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WARNING: DO NOT STORE FUEL
W I T H I N  H E A T E R  I N S T A L L A T I O N
CLEARANCES.

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Do not store flammable liquids near the
heater.

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Donotstorefuelclosetothestove.

ExclusionofLiability

Whilsteverycarehasbeentakeninformulatingtheseinstructions,noresponsibilitywhatsoeverwill

attachtoand/orclaimlieagainst,themanufacturerand/orthedistributoroftheheaterasaresult

ofanyfailuretofollowthewholeoranypartoftheinstructionsand/orasaresultofincorrect

informationhereinand/oranyomissionherefrom.

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Summary of Contents for Blackwood

Page 1: ... Insert Rosewood Walnut Tested and approved to Australian Standards AS2918 2001 and AS NZS 4013 4012 2014 Prior to installation check with your state and local authorities regarding any specific regulations that may apply Please keep these instructions for future reference Burn hardwood only ...

Page 2: ...n your heater will become hot during operation especially during high burns We recommend you wear gloves to open the door Use your heater according to these instructions CAUTION THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT BURN WITH DOOR OPEN CAUTION THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH A CRACKED GLASS Do not throw logs into the f...

Page 3: ...ox The handles should slide into tubes found on the left and right sides of the firebox They are located behind the side panels The side panels do not need to be removed when inserting the handles Please refer to the diagram below cutaway view shown for clarity Decorative Rods Mahogany only The Saxon Mahogany has 4 decorative rods located in the top panel These can be removed so they may be painte...

Page 4: ...material It is not recommended that you make your own hearth The hearth and heater assembly must be placed on a firm and level surface Flue Installation For detailed instructions regarding flue installation see the instructions that came with your flue kit The correct flue system is critical to the performance of your wood heater It must either be tested with the heater or be a default flue kit We...

Page 5: ...er and the combustible wall It is vital that an unobstructed air flow be maintained between the two surfaces to remove excess heat Hearth Clearances It is necessary to ensure that the heater is positioned on the hearth so that the requirements below are observed The front of the hearth should extend past the heater door by the distance specified as D The side of the hearth should extend past the h...

Page 6: ...earances to Combustibles The diagram below shows the minimum clearances in millimetres to combustible materials There must be not less than 1270 mm between the top of the hearth to the underside of the combustible mantlepiece This is equivalent to 700 mm above the top of the heater mantle shelf The combustible surround columns must be not less than 1000 mm apart Top View Dimensions Side View Dimen...

Page 7: ...costs you money in wasted fuel and increased maintenance It is difficult to determine if wood is dry just by looking at it If you can hear the wood sizzle and hiss or can see moisture bubbling from the wood surface then your wood is too wet In practice the best thing you can do is to be sure of the source Buy your wood from reputable wood merchants Make sure you store the wood correctly Wood Stora...

Page 8: ...Use this setting for low burning or for extended burn times For medium burns This is the optimal setting for normal use For high burns Use this setting for starting the fire and for at least 30 minutes after loading and reloading Lighting The Fire Wood burns most efficiently when placed in a very hot fire These procedures are designed to bring your firebox to the right temperature as quickly as po...

Page 9: ...ing a metal scoop remove excess ash and place in a metal container You should leave a small amount of ash in the firebox to provide an insulating base for the next fire Rake them over so they form a flat bed When disposing of the ashes keep them in a metal or other non combustible container with a tight fitting lid Move them outdoors immediately to an area clear of combustible materials Do not pla...

Page 10: ...f broken Check that the air slide moves smoothly If it is sticky lubricate it with high temperature grease available from your local hardware store Inspect fan for dirt build up and remove dust if necessary Excess dirt build up can damage fan which may void the warranty Fan can be accessed by removing the front panel on the heater column Creosote Build Up When the heater is continually burnt with ...

Page 11: ...o gather fuel This in turn reduces pollution Do not overheat your home If you feel hot even when wearing light clothing then you are wasting energy Install ceiling fans in the main rooms These are an excellent investment in year round comfort Because hot air rises ceiling fans push this hot air back closer to ground level to keep you warmer Landcare A portion of the sale of your heater is donated ...

Page 12: ...G L G Australia Pty Ltd Building A2 Campus Business Park 350 374 Parramatta Road Homebush NSW 2140 HIPA 100T 07112016 ...

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