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Preliminary Installation Procedures for
WAGENER Fairburn Cooker
To get the full benefit from the Wagener Fairburn it is important that it is installed correctly, both for
efficiency and safety sake. The following points should be noted:
1.
The characteristics and purpose of the Wagener Fairburn will determine its position within the home.
Generally an interior wall installation suits flue requirements better than against an exterior wall.
2.
Check for flue obstructions above the ceiling. (header tanks, electrical mains or load bearing roof
supports and the like).
3.
The
recommended vertical flue height for optimum operation is 4.8 meters
as the
performance of the Fairburn depends more on the flue than on any other single component.
It is the draw on the flue that drives the cooker.
4.
Remember a permit is required from your Local Authority.
Assembling the Wagener Fairburn
The Wagener Fairburn chassis will arrive fully assembled and ready to be installed.
(Drawer base, upstand/splashback and plate rack are packaged separately if supplied)
If you choose to lighten the chassis weight for installation you can remove doors, bricks, grates, hot plates etc
but please ensure you have a record of correct placement for refitting as safety and performance may be
affected. We suggest taking photographs and also referring to Wagener Fairburn parts on our website.
Note: the grate is fitted with the wider gap between rungs facing downwards.
Incorrect fitting may cause the grate to buckle and bow.
Floor Protector/Hearth Requirements & Positioning
The Wagener Fairburn requires an ash hearth floor protector only
.
The Ash Hearth floor protector shall have an upper surface, including grouting if required, of a durable,
non combustible material. (eg Tiles, slate, treadle plate etc)
All joints in the surface must be sealed to protect and prevent ash or spilled embers reaching the floor.
Floor protection shall extend under the cooker and not less than the width of the cooker and shall extend
forward 300mm and be 200mm from the side of the firebox door opening (120mm from side of end panel)
For concrete floors trim back any floor coverings to no less than the minimum hearth requirement.
THE WAGENER FAIRBURN
MUST BE AFFIXED TO THE HEARTH AND FLOOR FOR SEISMIC RESTRAINT.
For Seismic Restraint use two holes in the base of the legs and screw through the hearth and into the floor or
for the drawer base model fix through the base beneath the drawer.
Wet Back Fitting
Wagener Fairburn Cookers can be fitted with a wet back. We recommend that you use the “Lion” Wet Back
which has been designed and tested specifically for the Fairburn. In general, wet backs are factory fitted at the
time of ordering. However, a suitably qualified person can fit or change the wet back out in the field if this is
required. Water MUST always be present in the wet back. Tempering valves are required.
The 5.5kw steel boiler requires rust inhibitor in the water and will therefore require an indirect system.
Wetbacks MUST be connected by a Registered Plumber to an open vented system.
Please check the PH level of the water supply
particularly if the area is prone to lime deposits or if the
customer is not on town supply as wet backs can become fouled with lime or affected by corrosion which will
void the warranty.
Please advise the householders NOT to boil the wet back as this will cause vibrations and will
fatigue the wet back, the pipes and the cylinder. This will NOT be covered by the warranty.