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Before You Install
The installation of any Woodsman solid fuel burner requires a Building Con-
sent prior to installation commencing. The installation of a Woodsman solid
fuel burner or flue system MUST be undertaken by the holder of a current
SFAIT (Solid Fuel Appliance Installation Technician) qualification issued by the
NZHHA (NZ Home Heating Association Inc.).
Before Your First Light Up
Ensure that your appliance has received a Code of Compliance from your
local council building inspector.
Ensure that your installer has sealed all the flue joints as per the installa-
tion instructions.
Check to make sure that all the internal parts (bricks, baffles and air
tubes) are properly in place and have not been moved during transit or
installation.
Beware that when you first light the fire, there will be visible smoke that
will come off the paint for approximately 30 minutes. This is quite normal
and is the paint going through the final baking on process. The fire
should be fully loaded with wood and run at the high setting for this time.
We recommend that you light your fire at a suitable time of day where
the area can be ventilated by opening doors and windows.
Read the lighting instructions in this document.
Before You Use
It’s important to note that modern clean air wood burners are different from
older, non clean air approved burners. They operate differently and have dif-
ferent levels of maintenance. It is important to understand these differences
to ensure that your fire operates efficiently, hassle free and you are doing
your part to keep the air clean.
Lighting your fire properly is important to ensure that the rest of the burn
is clean and efficient. (see page 3)
Your clean air approved burner has some consumable parts that your old
fire probably didn’t have. (see page 10)
What type of wood you burn, its quality and how you burn it has a big
impact on burn efficiency, air quality and the life of the consumable
parts. (see page 10)
Please have a carful read of the rest of this manual to familiarise yourself with
the best practises for using, maintaining and enjoying your Woodsman fire.
It’s also important to be aware that a wood stove is a hands on and
practical appliance. It requires user maintenance on a regular basis
and you need to be prepared to perform the tasks listed in the guide.
If you are not able or confident in performing these tasks, please
contact a service agent.
