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- Page 1 USE, CARE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR NEW SUNCO WOOD HEATER Installer: Please ensure these instructions remain with the owner. Models Covered SH3000 SUPPORTING THE SUPPORTING AUSTRALIAN HOME LANDCARE AUSTRALIA HEATING ASSOCIATION ...
- Page 2 CAUTIONS – READ THIS FIRST F or Your Safety… Your Sunco wood heater has been designed and tested to rigorous Australian Standards, and will provide you with beautiful, environmentally sustainable home heating for many years. However, we must remember that these appliances are very powerful, and need to be both installed correctly and operated with care. W HAT TO BURN 1 0 B Burn only dry, seasoned hardwood in these heaters. Do not use flammable liquids or spray aerosols to help start the fire, or at any time the fire is operating. Do not burn the following: • Treated timbers (eg treated pine or painted fence palings) as these will emit poisonous chemicals. • Household refuse • Coal or briquettes • Combustible building materials as these materials either emit hazardous chemicals or will cause a dangerous build up of soot and creosote in your flue, which may cause a dangerous flue fire. W HAT TO KEEP AWAY FROM THE HEATER 1 1 B Do not store or use petrol, kerosene, methylated spirits or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this appliance (ie within installation clearances). Keep all combustible material, including curtains, furniture, wood, paper and matches, away from the heater. Observe the clearances in the installation section. Supervise young children to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Keep children away from the heater when it is alight. For young children, a secondary guard or fire screen is recommended. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. E NSURE THE HEATER IS IN PROPER WORKING CONDITION ...
- Page 3 CAUTIONS – READ THIS FIRST I NSTALL STRICTLY ACCORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 3 B This heater must be installed according to the latest version of AS/NZS 2918, relevant building and local government regulations, using the clearances and requirements tabled in these instructions. Your wood heater must be installed by a qualified person whose work conforms with local council regulations, Australian standards & manufacturers recommendations. Failure to do so will void your warranty and could possibly void any home insurance. Ensure that the electrical cable is accessible after installation. Ensure that the cable is kept away from hot parts of the heater. Ensure that the heater is not installed in an area that is subject to “negative pressure” ie indoor air pressure that is below outside air pressure, eg due to installing the heater in an area without adequate external ventilation. Negative pressure will result in flue exhaust being sucked back into the room, which, if left uncorrected, can result in suffocation. U SING YOUR HEATER SAFELY 1 4 B Ensure you are completely familiar with the usage section of these instructions before operating the heater. Always open the air control before opening the heater door, to prevent a sudden rush of air into the firebox. We recommend using fire retardant gloves when stacking wood into the firebox to prevent burns. When stacking wood into the firebox, place the logs carefully. Prevent logs from rolling forward by placing them front to back. Do not throw logs in as this may cause embers to fly out of the firebox. When removing ashes from the firebox, use a metal or other noncombustible receptacle. Even seemingly cool ashes can contain small, glowing hot embers. Do not overload or over fire the heater, as this may cause safe temperatures to be exceeded and result in a fire hazard. Page 2...
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Page 4: Installation
Your wood heater must be installed by a qualified person whose work conforms with local council regulations, Australian standards & manufacturers recommendations. Failure to do so will void your warranty and could possibly void any home insurance. WARNING: APPLIANCES INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS STANDARD SHALL COMPLY WITH THE 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’. ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITNG BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED TO BE IN BREACH OF THE APPROVAL GRANTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH AS/NZS 4013. P OSITIONING YOUR WOOD HEATER 1 5 B Ensure the heater can be positioned out of walkways and sufficiently far from furniture and curtains, while still observing required clearances. Ensure also that where the flue penetration of the ceiling is clear of joists and rafters. F LUE REQUIREMENTS 1 6 B Your Sunco heater must be installed with an approved “default” flue kit available from your retailer. You must not modify the kit in any way or mix components from other kits. One of the most important factors that determines the performance of your heater is the height of the flue. A flue that is not high enough, or does not extend far enough above nearby airflow obstructions, will not allow the heater to draw air properly, and combustion will suffer as a result. Standard As 2918 requires the following as a minimum: • The active flue (the innermost pipe for a multi skinned flue) must terminate at least 4.6 metres above the base of the heater. • The active flue must terminate at least 1m from a sloping roof, and 1.5m above a flat roof. • The flue must be higher than any airflow obstruction within a 3m radius by at least 1m. • Where it is impractical to extend the flue above airflow obstructions (eg trees very close to the roof) then an anti downdraft cowl is advised. •... -
Page 5: Installation Clearances
INSTALLATION R EQUIREMENT FOR A FLOOR PROTECTOR 1 7 B If your heater is to be installed on carpet, floorboards or a combustible surface, then a properly constructed floor protector made from at least 12mm of compressed cement sheet MUST be placed under the heater, conforming to the minimum dimensions below. The floor protector must be placed on a firm level surface, and provide a firm level surface for the heater. FLOOR PROTECTOR MINIMUM DIMENSIONS Dimension Minimum Value Minimum width 940 mm Minimum depth 1060 mm From door to front of protector 500 mm From door to each edge of floor 200 mm protector C LEARANCES 1 8 B It is mandatory that the heater is installed sufficiently clear of combustible material. See the diagram and table below for minimum clearances for both parallel to the wall and corner installation configurations. WARNING: Failure to observe these clearances from any combustible material (including loose firewood) may result in a fire, the damage from which may not be claimable against insurance. These clearances apply only where a standard “default” flue kit is used, consisting of • Within the room interior: 150 mm diameter active flue and 200mm diameter coated galvanized 180° perforated front with solid back • Transition to: default double skinned ceiling penetration kit, with ceiling plate • INSTALLATION CLEARANCES to rear wall ... -
Page 6: Final Assembly
INSTALLATION F INAL ASSEMBLY Assembly of your Sunco heater is very straightforward, as most of the work has been done for you at our factory. S ET UP THE FIRE BRICKS 1 9 B Place the bricks upright as shown in the illustration. ‐ 3 across the back, and 2 on each side. P OSITION THE BRICK RETAINER 2 0 B Now carefully place the steel brick retainer bracket on top of the fire bricks to keep them in place. I NSERT THE BAFFLE PLATE 2 1 B Position the baffle plate as shown. Ensure it is pushed back as far as possible. Page 5... -
Page 7: Using Your Heater
USING YOUR HEATER W OOD SELECTION T HE IMPORTANCE OF SEASONED HARDWOOD 2 2 B In our experience, there is very little difference between different types of hardwood (eg box gums, stringy bark etc). What is far more important is how well the wood is seasoned. When wood is first cut down, it has a very high moisture content. If the wood is cut to smaller pieces then stored in a dry, airy location for 12 months, the moisture escapes, leaving dry, quality wood fuel. If unseasoned hardwood is burned, the moisture in the wood prevents the heater from reaching proper temperatures, resulting in more smoke, less heat, and a creosote (soot) build up in the flue. B UYING, COLLECTING AND STORING WOOD 2 3 B Buy wood from a reputable merchant that offers dry seasoned wood cut to convenient lengths. Buying unseasoned wood is a waste of money, partly because wood is sold by weight, and unseasoned wood has a high water content. When collecting wood, ensure you collect only hardwood, and arrange for it to be stored for at least 12 months prior to use. Even seasoned wood can absorb moisture if exposed to rain. Store the wood under cover, allowing plenty of air flow between the logs. A criss‐cross pattern works best. S PLITTING THE FIREWOOD 2 4 B Use a log splitter rather than an axe. Split the pieces so that you have a range of sizes: • Very thin pieces (kindling) are excellent as fire starters. • Moderate sized pieces 50‐75mm (2‐3”) should be used to help encourage a fire that is starting to be established, or to re‐establish a fire from embers. • Larger logs can be used once the fire is hot and well established. Putting large logs in before the fire is hot enough will absorb too much heat and result in smoke rather than flame. F IRST TIME USE – CURING THE PAINT The outer panels of your heater are coated with a high temperature paint that needs to be “cured”. -
Page 8: Building A Fire
USING YOUR HEATER C REATING THE PERFECT FIRE T HE GOLDEN RULE 2 5 B In the early stages of a fire, smaller wood pieces and more air flow is the key. Bigger pieces of wood absorb more heat before they start to burn, so they tend to lower the temperature of the firebox. This is why you should use larger logs only after the fire is already hot with a good bed of embers which can store excess heat. B UILDING A FIRE 2 6 B Follow this procedure to get your fire started as quickly as possible: • Place one or two firelighters in the centre of the firebox • Place kindling in a criss cross pattern over the firelighters, and continue till a “tipi” or small pyramid shape is formed. • Add a few (5‐6) small pieces of wood on top of the pyramid, and a few more pieces around the edges of the firebox till the firebox is 1/4 full of fuel. • Put the air control on high (The high position is marked on the slide control) • Light the fire. • Leave the door slightly ajar for a few minutes to allow maximum air flow. Do not allow the fire to be unattended while the door is ajar. • After a few minutes, place a few more pieces of wood onto the flames. For the next 10 minutes, place progressively more and larger pieces of wood onto the flames until a strong fire and a bed of embers have formed. • After about 30 minutes from a cold start, turn the air slide control to medium. M AINTAINING THE FIRE 2 7 B Keeping a fire burning well is both pleasurable and efficient. -
Page 9: U Sing The Fan
USING YOUR HEATER O THER USEFUL TIPS O VERNIGHT BURNS 2 8 B To set up for an overnight burn, ensure there is a hot bed of coals to begin. Load up with large logs, and turn the air control to high until the fire is burning strongly. Then move the air control down to low. To restart the fire the next morning, you should rake the coals, place kindling and small wood pieces on the hottest part of the coal bed, and then slide the air control to high. U SING THE FAN 2 9 B Your heater has a 3 speed fan to assist with distributing warm air through your home. You need to ensure that the fan is used when the firebox has reached full temperature; otherwise, the fan will delay the firebox reaching full temperature. We recommend: • Do not use the fan during startup. • Use the fan on low or medium once the fire is fully established. • Do not use the fan when the air slide control is on low. • Use the fan on high when the air slide control is at maximum air flow. R EDUCING YOUR ENERGY BILL 3 0 B It’s in everyone’s interest to reduce our energy usage, and energy costs. These simple suggestions will pay for themselves quickly: • Ensure your home is well insulated, including with thick curtains. A surprising amount of heat is lost through window glass. -
Page 10: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING All cleaning should be done when the heater has completely cooled. These should be done in the beginning of winter and once or twice during the season, depending on heater usage. With higher usage, cleaning more often is advised. P ainted Surfaces 3 1 B These should come clean with a simple wipe over with a damp cloth and if necessary some mild cleansing agent. Do not use any solvents, harsh or abrasive cleansers or scourers, as these will damage the painted surfaces. D oor glass 3 2 B Sometimes, especially after an overnight burn, a black deposit may appear on the inside of the door glass. This is creosote deposit from the fire burning at below its optimal temperature. Most or all of this will burn away next time the heater is fully fired. For persistent blackening, wait till the glass has completely cooled, then clean with a plastic scourer and detergent. Rinse the detergent from the glass and then dry. F lue 3 3 B To clean the flue, you will need to remove the baffle plate, and access the roof to remove the flue cowl. Use a long handled flue brush designed for this purpose to clean the creosote that has built up inside the flue. The creosote will fall into the firebox where it will be burnt on the next firing. Replace the cowl and baffle plate when done. M AINTENANCE At the beginning of each winter season, you should check the following to ensure proper running of your heater. Any worn or cracked parts should be replaced immediately using replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. • Door glass • Fire bricks •... - Page 11 Product; To make a claim the Consumer must complete a Warranty Claim T P roduct means the Sunco brand Wood Heater purchased by the Form (available by telephoning (02) 6280 4433 or by download Consumer;...
- Page 12 C ontact Details Sonny Cohen & Son (ABN 20 490 171 967) 6 Whyalla St Fyshwick, ACT, 2609 T el 02‐6280‐4433 F ax 02‐6280‐7667 www.sunco.com.au Email: admin@sunco.com.au...
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