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INSTALLATION
BEFORE BEGINNING
Before beginning the installation of your wood
heater, you should note the following precautions:
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WARNING: THE APPLIANCE AND
FLUE-SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 2918
A N D
T H E
A P P R O P R I A T E
REQUIREMENTS OF THE RELEVANT
BUILDING CODE OR CODES.
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WARNING: APPLIANCES INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS STANDARD
S H A L L
C O M P L Y
W I T H
T H E
REQUIREMENTS OF AS/NZS 4013
WHERE REQUIRED BY THE REGULATORY
AUTHORITY I.E. THE APPLIANCE SHALL
BE IDENTIFIABLE BY A COMPLIANCE
PLATE WITH THE MARKING ‘TESTED TO
AS/NZS 4013.
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WARNING: ANY MODIFICATION OF THE
APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN
A P P R O V E D I N W R I T I N G B Y T H E
TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED
TO BE IN BREACH OF THE APPROVAL
GRANTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
AS/NZS 4013.
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C A U T I O N : C R A C K E D A N D B R O K E N
COMPONENTS, e.g. GLASS PANELS OR
C E R A M I C T I L E S , M AY R E N D E R T H E
INSTALLATION UNSAFE.
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I t i s s t r o n g l y r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t a
certified/qualified installer perform the
installation.
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You may need to get council approval prior to
installation.
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You should also check with your insurer for any
requirements they may have.
HEARTH REQUIREMENTS
If your wood heater is to be installed on carpet,
timber or any other combustible material, you
must place a hearth (also known as a floor
protector) underneath the heater. Please observe
the following:
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The hearth must consist of at least 12mm of
noncombustible material
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It is not recommended that you make your own
hearth
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The hearth and heater assembly must be
placed on a firm and level surface.
FLUE INSTALLATION
The correct flue system is critical to the
performance of your wood heater. It must either
be tested with the heater or be a default flue kit.
We recommend you use a Maxiheat Default Flue
Kit.
CAUTION: MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE-
SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT
SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONAL
SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. WHERE
S U C H AC T I O N I S C O N S I D E R E D, T H E
MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN
THE FIRST INSTANCE.
FLUE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Your flue must extend the required height above
your roof to promote sufficient draught. If the flue
is not high enough, the heater will not “draw”
properly causing smoke to spill back into the
room.
The minimum height of the active flue must be
4.6m in length measured from the hearth plate to
the flue termination point. The flue must extend at
least 1m out of the roof. The flue must clear any
ridge or obstruction within a 3m radius by a
minimum of 1m.
For very steep roofs (45° or steeper) it is often
impractical to get above the highest point. The
use of an anti-downdraft cowl is advisable.
On flat roofs, the flue must extend a minimum of
1.5m.
There are other variables that can affect draught
(eg trees or tall buildings nearby). If you have the
correct flue height and still have problems, consult
your dealer.
