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Tested and approved to Australian
Standards AS/NZS 2918:2001 and
A S / N Z S 4 0 1 3 / 4 0 1 2 : 1 9 9 9 .
(Silhouette GL and GLI tested to
AS/NZS4013/4012:2014)

Prior to installation check with your
stateandlocalauthoritiesregarding
any specific regulations that may
apply.

Please keep these instructions for
future reference. Burn hardwood
only.

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Page 1: ...sted to 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 Owners manual for Silhouette Wood Heaters Models covered Silhouette GL Silhouette GLI Insert Silhouette GLX ...

Page 2: ...loading the firebox provide adequate protection for your hands 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 firebox Always place logs carefully Load logs with ends poin...

Page 3: ...ack corners Baffle Plate When placing the baffle plate into the heater you may need to angle the baffle plate up on one side to get it through the door You should then lift the baffle over one bracket push it up to the top of the firebox and then lift it over the other bracket Push the baffle plate all the way to the back of the heater to ensure it is in the correct position GL and GLI These heate...

Page 4: ... the following The hearth must consist of at least 12mm of noncombustible 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 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 recommend you use a Maxiheat ...

Page 5: ...y a noncombustible surface is placed between the heater 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...

Page 6: ...ions in millimetres for the hearth The hearth shall consist of no less than 45 mm thick compressed fibre cement sheet with thermal conductivity not greater than 0 33 W m K Do not build the hearth over the front of the heater as this will prevent access to the fan through the front bottom air inlet cover 6 590 980 Dimensions in millimetres GLI F E D C B A firebox height facia width f acia height fl...

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: ...ting 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 possible Put the air control on high Place a large amount of kindling in a criss cross pattern over a ...

Page 9: ...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 place them in plastic receptacles 9 Heater Fans All Norseman Silhouette heaters are fitted with a unique electronic control that ensures your heater always burns efficiently and with...

Page 10: ...Inspect firebox for wear or excessive corrosion Inspect firebricks where fitted and replace if broken Check that the air slide moves smoothly If it is sticky lubricate it with high temperature grease available from your local hardware store Creosote Build Up When the heater is continually burnt with lower than normal fire temperatures eg due to unseasoned wood higher than acceptable amounts of smo...

Page 11: ...ather 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 dir...

Page 12: ...e mesh guards toolsets and wood baskets Also you can ask about maintenance products firelighters touch up paint flue cleaning products and more For your nearest Barbeques Galore store call 1300 BARBEQUES G L G Australia Pty Ltd Building A2 Campus Business Park 350 374 Parramatta Road Homebush NSW 2140 HIPA 080P 25112015 ...

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