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Location of the fire.
The position of the fire will have an effect on the distribution of the heat.
Considerations such as wind, shelter and boundary fences and trees will have to be taken into account.
External air supply
.
See the CAITEC detail. (For internal fires only)
The Topography of the land
.The slope and position of the land in relation to the home has a
bearing on how the wind will interact with the fire and flue system.
The prevailing wind
.
Care needs to be taken to ensure that the flue termination is in the correct
position as wind and gusts that hit the flue and cowl system may overcome the cowl and draft back down the
flue. This can be a combination of down draft and high pressure.
Hearth and plinth.
For combustible flooring, an insulating hearth and plinth of 75mm hebel or other
non-combustible material is required. See Hearth and Plinth Construction details in the Specifications for the
Nouveau fire.
Positioning of the Flue system.
There is a maximum distance that an offset flue can be installed
and distance to adjustment structures. Reference to AS/NZS : 2918:2001 for all flue and Installation
requirements
Flue and Fire Clearance.
To be maintained to the manufactures Instructions.
POINTS TO CONSIDER PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
“Warmington’s CAITEC” room replacement air (for internal fires only)
Caitec"
draws air from an external air source to ensure that the
open fire has pre-heated combustion air maximizing efficiency
while maintaining the home at constant pressure equilibrium,
reducing the risk of back drafting .
Ensure that the cavity is vented to Outside fresh Air and the
Warmington will take care of the rest. 2 x 100mm Diameter vent
are required (Or equivalent to that.)