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2. PRELIMINARY INSTALL GUIDE
IMPORTANT
Prior to unpacking and installation check that the appliance has not been damaged during transport.
Ensure you check the glass, the door(s), the damper operation and the door locking mechanism
Before any work is carried out, as per local and national regulations and laws, this appliance MUST be
installed by a licensed professional as per Australian and New Zealand Standards 2918:2018.
All images and diagrams in this manual are for installation reference purposes only and are not to
scale. The distributor and manufacturer bears no accuracy of these images and accepts no liability. The
purpose of these images and diagrams is to act as a guide in conjunction with the written components
and are NOT to instruct independently. The order of these steps are a recommendation only.
It is strongly recommended that the licensed trade professional who is performing the installation of
this appliance, completely read and understand all instructions in this manual prior to proceeding.
Sculpt Fireplaces Pty Ltd & Axis (Seguin Groupe) reserves the right to change these specifications
without prior notice.
For reasons of quality control, some of our appliances are delivered assembled. Parts including legs and
baffle plate may need to be installed on site.
EXPOSURE TO ELEMENTS
Axis fireplaces are exclusively designed as indoor heating appliances, should the fireplace (or part there of) be in
contact with the outside elements including rain, snow, direct sunlight, excessive winds, etc; the damage sustained
thereon will not be covered under the manufacturer or distributor warranty. Please consider prior to installing your
fireplace exposed to outside elements.
ACCEPTABLE VARIANCE ALLOWANCE
Due to the production of these hand assembled and manufactured fireplaces, there is an acceptable allowance
of 3-5mm variance of the unit, including the door frame. This variance in production is non-claimable under any
warranties.
HEAT RESISTANT MATERIALS
Heat resistant materials must meet AS/NZS 2918:2018 clause 1.4.27 a material with an allowable service
temperature of 600° Celsius or greater. Gyprock Fyrecheck is NOT a recommended heat resistant material.
PLEASE READ PRIOR TO INSTALL
For the installation and use of this appliance, the fitter and the user should strictly adhere to local and
national regulations as well as AS/NZS 2918:2018. They should also comply with the instructions and
recommendations detailed in this manual. Safety and operation of the fireplace is directly dependent
thereon. The liability of the manufacturer can neither be retained nor assured following failure of
installation or incorrect use which does not comply with AS/NZS 2918:2018.
As each installation is a particular case, a qualified and licensed trades professional should take all
required preliminary precautions depending on the technical elements inherent to each job.
In-observance of the assembly instructions in conjunction with AS/NZS 2918:2018 entails the liability
of the person who carries it out.
As a result of faulty assembly, irrational use of parts or additional components that were not supplied
by the manufacturer/distributor, and/or modifying of the appliance or components will result in inferior
or unsafe operation. Should this occur the manufacturer/distributor bears no liability, and will result in a
null and void product warranty.
PRELIMINARY INSTALL INFORMATION
It is the users duty to make themselves aware of and apply all national or more restrictive local
standards and regulations (AS/NZS 2918:2018).
