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This slow combustion appliance is designed to give you many years
of warmth and service, subject to the following key factors. These key
factors, if not adhered to are the major causes of unsafe installation, poor
performance and flue blockages and potential product failure.
1. Your Metro wood fire must be installed correctly. Metro recommend a
competent and suitably qualified NZHHA installer.
2. The only fuel to be used in this appliance shall be wood that meets the
following criteria.
– Less than 25% moisture content
– Has not been treated with preservatives or impregnated with
chemicals or glue,
– Is not chipboard, particle board, or laminated board,
– Is not painted, stained or oiled
– Is not driftwood or other salt impregnated wood
3. The appliance shall be operated at all times in accordance with the
‘Installation and Operating Instructions’ supplied with each appliance.
4. It is preferable that Metro wood fires should be installed with a Metro
ECO Flue System.
5. Coal must not be used as a fuel.
Please also note the following important points:
• In New Zealand a building consent is required from your local building
authority. The homeowner is responsible for obtaining this consent
• As correct installation is critical to the performance and safe operation
of your Metro, it is recommended your Metro be installed by a NZHHA
registered installer or a person suitably qualified in the installation
of wood fires. Your Metro retailer will be able to arrange professional
installation for you
• During the very first fire your Metro will give off an odour and fumes
as the firebox paint cures. Do not be alarmed; open all windows and
externally opening doors in that room and close any internally opening
doors. This curing process will last for approximately one hour and is
likely to happen this one time
• Properly seasoned (dry) timber is necessary for the Metro to operate
efficiently; firewood that contains a high moisture content will result in
flue pipe blockages, reduce heat output and create other issues.
Note: Once split, Softwood usually takes 12 months to season - Hardwood
can take up to 24 months to season - Wood must be stored in a location
that enables air circulation. Unseasoned wood stored in a closed woodshed
without air circulation will still be unseasoned 12 months later.
• It is critical that the fire not be operated with over worn, faulty or missing
door seals. Door seals will harden over time and become over-worn (3-4
year’s) this will cause air to leak into the fire, causing the appliance to
‘over fire’
• It is critical that the fire not be operated with over worn, faulty or missing
bricks, baffle plate, promet extension (white board on the baffle plate)
• It is critical that the fire not be operated with cracked or broken door
glass.
Please note, the above 3 points require regular inspection/maintenance
(every time the ash bed is cleaned out, generally 3-5 times a season) and
if not maintained will void the firebox warranty. A glowing firebox or lower
fluepipe is just one sign you are over firing your appliance. Please ensure
you keep your proof of purchase/receipt on any parts you purchase.
• A key feature of all LTD Metro’s is their ability to burn at a very low rate.
To familiarise yourself with correct operation of this feature, please
ensure you read the “extended burning” section on page 11 of this
manual so as not to void the Metro warranty by incorrect operation
• For optimum performance fuel must be loaded so the logs lay “front
to rear” in preference to laying across the width of the firebox. Spaces
should be left between the logs to enable oxygen to get to as much of
the surface of the fuel as possible
• A small hot fire loaded frequently is more efficient than a large fire
burning on a low setting
• Your Metro is covered by a full unconditional 12 month warranty on
replacement parts, and a 10 year firebox warranty.
•
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS ENTIRE
MANUAL AS INCORRECT OPERATION, MISUSE AND/OR
LACK OF MAINTENANCE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
• Any modification of the appliance that has not been approved in
writing by the testing authority is considered as breaching
AS/NZS 4013 and will void the warranty
• Do not use flammable liquids or aerosols in the vicinity of this
appliance when it is operating
• Do not dry clothes on or near this appliance
• Do not use flammable liquids or aerosols to start or rekindle the fire
OR store fuel within the Metro’s specified installation clearances
• Never operate your Metro with the door ajar, except on initial start up
• Open the air control fully before opening the Metro’s door.
WARNING!
Important Information
• This appliance should be maintained & operated at all times in
accordance with this instruction manual
• This appliance should not be operated with cracked door glass, over
worn, faulty or missing door seals
• Do not use driftwood, treated or unseasoned (wet) fuel, the use of
most types of preservative treated wood as fuel can be hazardous
and will damage your appliance
• Burning unseasoned (wet) fuel or incorrect operation on extended
low burn cycles will cause excessive creosote to form. Creosote is
very corrosive and excessive buildups will result in the flue pipe, flue
spigot and upper burn chamber failing. Failure of the applicance
and/or flue system due to creosote damage is not covered under
warranty. The formation of such is not an appliance issue it is a fuel
and operational issue
• This appliance must be regularly maintained and replacement parts
must be authorised Metro parts only
• Do not empty ash into a combustible container.
Congratulations on the purchase of your Metro wood fire
CAUTION!
Important Information
