Mallee Freestanding
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Installation
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WARNING
THE INSTALLATION OF THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE CARRIED OUT AS PER THIS MANUAL AND
THE FLUE MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS.
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE A QUALIFIED INSTALLER TO CARRY OUT THE
INSTALLATION.
If you have any other enquiries, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your
heater.
THIS APPLIANCE WEIGHS IN EXCESS OF 170 KILOGRAMS. EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN
WHEN HANDLING THE APPLIANCE.
Clearances to combustibles & flue requirements
It is recommended that you either use the flue kit that was tested in test report numbers shown below, or an approved Australian Standard
flue kit, (that incorporates a decorative surround which is unperforated for 180 degrees of its circumference) in conjunction with the original
test report.
The Jindara Mallee has been tested to the Australian Standard 2918:1990 Appendix B.
• Report RF/95/091.
The Jindara Mallee Freestanding heater conforms to the Australian Standard in the following placement of the appliance in relation to
combustible surfaces.
Rear Wall
50mm
50mm
Side W
all
Rear Wall
100mm
350mm
Side W
all
Floor Protector
Floor Protector
Installation
The Jindara Mallee conforms to A.S. 2918:1990 when placed in the above position on a minimum hearth or floor protector of 1170mm
deep x 975mm wide x 7.5mm thickness. The floor protector should extend 400mm in front of the appliance base.
Hearth Requirements
Mallee Freestanding
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Operating your Jindara
(Continued)
Overnight burn
Approximately 30 minutes before turning the heater down to overnight burn it is recommended to load the heater with fuel for the overnight
burn. Leave the air control in the medium to high position. Let the heater run for about thirty minutes. This will reduce the moisture content
in the fuel before shut down. (This will help reduce the creosote formation in the firebox and flue.) Set the air control to the setting you have
found best for your requirements which is normally about 8mm to the right of full shut down. Turn the fan off and retire. The aim when
overnight burning is to have only a few hot embers left in the bottom of the firebox in the morning. Not huge lumps of wood.
Cleaning your flue
Carefully remove baffle plate and put it to one side. Close the heater door. Obtain a flue brush (178mm) from your local Jindara Dealer and
proceed up onto your roof. Remove the cowl. Slowly push the flue brush down the chimney until it stops. Pull the brush back out and repeat
the process. Each time you do this you will notice that the brush will go further down the chimney till it reaches the bottom. The soot and
creosote will fall down the chimney and into the firebox. Clean residue from firebox. Replace the baffle plate. Make sure you do the job well.
The cleaner the flue the less chance there will be of the creosote sticking again. After you have replaced the cowl, inspect the roof flashing
for any damage that may have been incurred whilst you were cleaning the flue. Reseal the seal on the roof with roof and gutter silicone if
required.
The fan
It is recommended to run the fan while the heater is operating above low burn on low speed. For extended periods when the heater is
running above medium fire, high or boost is recommended. Boost is recommended for short bursts where a quick temperature rise is
desired in conjunction with a high fire setting. The fan should be cleaned on a regular basis. (Refer Troubleshooting for fan removal and
cleaning.)
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WARNING
Leaving Door Open
As stated previously in relation to leaving door open 25mm to encourage the fire to pick up at
a faster rate. Your heater has been tested to ensure that no structural damage can take place
if the door is inadvertently left open. However your paint finish can be damaged if the door is
left open for a long period with a full firebox of fuel with the fan off. Closely supervise your
heater while the door is left open.
Closing the Door
Always ensure that before you close your door there is no wood protruding beyond the front of
the firebox opening. Do not use the door glass as a ’battering ram’ to push the wood back into
the firebox. Damage to the glass by such impact is not covered by your warranty.
The Door
Operation of the Fan
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WARNING
If firebox failure is reported and it is found that the firebox has been abused through improper
use of the fan, Jindara reserve the right to disallow any warranty claims in relation to firebox
failure.
