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The air tube in your Woodsman fire is an integral part of the appliance and helps ensure a
clean, efficient and controllable burn. However, air tubes are a consumable item and are de-
signed to be replaced as they are likely to degrade with use due to the exposure to the ex-
treme heat of the fire.
The life of the air tube will depend on what is burnt in the fire, how hot the fire usually burns
and also the ash level. If the ash level is allowed to build up, this can push ashes up and into
the holes stopping the air cooling effect. It also means hot embers are in closer proximity to
the tube, increasing the temperature exposure. Keep ash levels to the recommended height
of no more than 2 - 3cm.
At the risk of damaging the fire box, the air tube should be replaced as soon as it
shows signs of damage and cannot perform its intended function.
Air Tubes
ECR-165 & MKII,
DVI-165
(2118)
Tarras (MKI)
(FI-12294)
ECR MKIII & V, Totara
(AIR-12271)
Brunner, Tasman, Aspen,
Brunner MKII, Tasman
MKII
(AIR-12398)
Tarras MKII & MKIII
(AIR-12450)
Blaze, Boston, Manhattan
(2119)
Replacing Air Tubes
Replacing air tubes is a simple task and can be carried out by the user.
Replacing all air tubes, except Tarras (MKI)
Remove bricks from both sides
Remove the pins from each end of the old tube
Slide tube to one side, this will release the opposite end
Pull released end up and towards the door and remove
Reverse process for new tube
Replacing the Tarras (MKI) air tube
Remove outer rear panels of the fire by removing the 4 nuts
Remove the air tube pin from behind the panels
Pull air tube towards you to release from the two holes
The top rear brick will be loose
Position the top rear brick and then place the new tube in the locating holes
Replace rear pin and panels
Flare
(AIR-12672)
