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A division of Terry Young Ltd, New Zealand
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for
HOBSON FREESTANDING WOODBURNER
AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 2014
TESTED in compliance with AS/NZS 2918: 2001
HARDWOOD TEST No. 30A-12-0038-TRP-254693-1
A
. Yunca recommends that competent trades persons carry out all installations (e.g. AHHA
Registered Installer), to obtain maximum performance and safe, efficient heating.
B
. A permit is required and we suggest you check with local building inspectors as by-laws do
vary from area to area.
Also notify your Insurance Company that a solid fuel heater has been installed.
C
. Floor Protector
–
1. Must extend a minimum of 300mm in front of the door aperture.
2. Must extend at least 100mm from each side panel of the heater.
3. Ash Floor Protector must be constructed of non-combustible materials.
D
. Seismic restraint
– Heater must be restrained from seismic movement as required by
AS/NZS 2918:2001. 10mm diameter bolting holes in the feet of the HOBSON allow restraint.
E.
Manufacturers’ recommended tested minimum clearances from combustible walls:
Tested to AS/NZS 2918 : 2012 by VIPAC ENGINEERS & SCIENTISTS
Clearance
Rear Clearance (with YUNCA flue mounted shield fitted)
150 mm
Side Clearance (with YUNCA flue mounted shield fitted)
330 mm
Corner Clearance (with YUNCA flue mounted shield fitted)
90mm
Tested to AS/NZS 2918 : 2012 by VIPAC ENGINEERS & SCIENTISTS
Clearance
Rear Clearance (with AUSTRALIAN flue mounted shield fitted
– The Flue Factory)
200 mm
Side Clearance (with AUSTRALIAN flue mounted shield fitted
– The Flue Factory)
330 mm
Corner Clearance (with AUSTRALIAN flue mounted shield fitted
– The Flue Factory)
140 mm
F. Standard 150mm Flue Kit (Tested to AS/NZS 2918:2001 Appendix F): FIG A, B & E
1
. 4.2m x 150mm stainless steel flue
3
. 1 x insulation boundary shield.
2
. 2.4m x 250mm galvanised liner.
4.
2 x spider brackets.
3
. Ceiling Plate.
6.
1 x weather cap & cowl.
Please Note:
All flue joints must be sealed with flue sealing compound. Use stainless steel screws or
rivets to join the flue pipe (three equally spaced places at each joint).
The first length of flue must
be fixed to the flue spigot with at least one stainless steel screw or rivet.
The required minimum
flue termination height is 4.6 m above the floor protector.
G. HOBSON Yunca Flue Mounted Shield (Flue Guard) Kit.
Complies (with heater) to AS/NZS 2918:2001): Refer FIG A
1 x 1200mm length lined back guard.
1 x 1200mm length perforated front guard
1 x 1200mm length tertiary back guard with spacer tabs.
1 x Top front deflector shield (half round shape, this is angled 30 degrees when installed).
H. AUSTRALIAN (Flue Factory Flue Mounted Shield (Flue Guard) Kit.
Standard Triple lined flue guard kit.
Please Note: The minimum Flue Mounted Shield height is 1200mm.
HOBSON
– TYPICAL INSTALLATION
(Drawings not to scale)
