PR
E-INS
TALLA
TION GUIDELINES 1.3
06
CHEMINÉES
PHILIPPE
RADIANTE 873
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Before installing this fireplace thoroughly assess the packaging and it’s contents (including the unit,
flue components, grates, baffle plates, ceiling ring, etc) to ensure all items are accounted for and that
any damage or defects caused by transport/handling are immediately reported to your authorised
Cheminées
Philippe
dealer
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Check the installation site in advance and remove all flammable materials or those which have the
potential to be damaged by heat from the area where the fireplace will be installed. All combustible
material should be replaced and/or shielded with non-combustible material or maintain a safe clearance
as per pages 11-18 of this manual if installed freestanding or 19-24 if installed inbuilt
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Ensure the correct base underneath the fireplace is used including the minimum size and thickness, refer
to page 8 for a list of recommended base materials. Check that the floor is capable of safely bearing the
weight and if necessary put in a weight distribution plate or take other necessary measures
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Due to the weight of each fireplace care must be taken when maneuvering the unit. We strongly
recommend mechanical equipment, as well as multiple professionals aiding with moving the unit into it’s
intended location
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Familarise yourself with section
5. Mechanisms & Unit Assembly
in this manual prior to proceeding. Due
to the size of some units, the gather, lift door mechanisms, and/or dampers will need to be installed prior
to the installation of the flue system. Please also refer to this section for the final fitting of the backplate,
baffle plate, ash retainer and grates
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When installing the unit inbuilt, ventilation grills are required at the top and bottom of the cavity to assist
in natural convection and for the release of heated air into the room. Refer to pages 20-23 for minimum
sizes and placement of grilles
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When installing the fireplace inbuilt, an inspection hatch or trap door it recommended. This will allow for
easy access to the unit when performing any necessary inspection, maintenance and/or repairs
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Do
NOT
use combustible material (including Gyprock Fyrechek OR a timber frame) underneath, near or
around this fireplace
PREPARATION OF THE FIREPLACE
BALANCING AIR PRESSURE: TIGHTLY SEALED HOMES, MECHANICAL FANS & DOWNDRAFT
All fireplaces require constant air flow when in use, however due to the tightly sealed nature of
certain homes it may prove difficult to achieve a continuous replenishment of fresh air for the fire to
burn effectively. Mechanical fans (including range hoods, ceiling fans, return air vents including AC
ducts, and overhead extractor fans) which are located within the same space as the fireplace, can
also create negative pressure and compromise the operation of the unit.
If this occurs, the introduction of fresh air is recommended. This could take the form of a vent
installed on an external wall where the fireplace will be situated. Depending on the installation type,
it should either be placed directly inside the inbuilt fireplace cavity or as near to the freestanding
fireplace as possible. The surface area of this air intake should be a minimum of 360cm2 (for
example a vent 400mm x 90mm in size).
Termination of the flue in a high pressure zone such as on the downstream side of a nearby obstruction
to airflow. For example; trees, hills, adjacent buildings or parts of the building where the unit is installed
may also prove to cause downdraught conditions
(AS/NZS 2918:2018 extract),
in this case refer to page 37
