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Owners Manual
For All
Wood Heaters
Tested and approved to Australian Standards
AS/NZS 2918:2001 and AS/NZS 4013/4012:2014.
Prior to installation check with your state and local
authorities regarding any specific regulations that
may apply.
Please keep these instructions for future reference.
Burn hardwood only.
COVERS MODELS -
EVOLUTION 4
EVOLUTION 4 INSERT
EVOLUTION 6
EVOLUTION 6 INSERT
EVOLUTION 8
EVOLUTION 8 INSERT
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- Page 1 Owners Manual For All Wood Heaters COVERS MODELS - EVOLUTION 4 EVOLUTION 4 INSERT EVOLUTION 6 EVOLUTION 6 INSERT EVOLUTION 8 EVOLUTION 8 INSERT Tested and approved to Australian Standards AS/NZS 2918:2001 and AS/NZS 4013/4012:2014. Prior to installation check with your state and local authorities regarding any specific regulations that may apply.
- Page 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST... Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Austwood wood heater. This product is designed according to strict environmental, quality and safety standards and should give you years of trouble free home heating. Read these instructions carefully to get the most out of your heater and to ensure safe and satisfactory heater performance.
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Page 3: Firebrick Placement
FIREBRICK PLACEMENT BRICK RETAINER There are three sizes of firebox in the Kent range, To hold the firebricks in place, you should now and each has its own arrangement of firebricks. -
Page 4: Before Beginning
INSTALLATION BEFORE BEGINNING FLUE INSTALLATION Before beginning the installation of your wood The correct flue system is critical to the heater, you should note the following precautions: performance of your wood heater. It must either be tested with the heater or be a default flue kit. WARNING: THE APPLIANCE AND We recommend you use a Maxiheat Default Flue FLUE-SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN... -
Page 5: Reduced Clearances
INSTALLATION FREESTANDING HEATERS ONLY LOCATION REDUCED CLEARANCES Select a location for your wood heater with great These clearances can be reduced with proper care. heat shielding. Basically a noncombustible surface is placed between the heater and the Do not place your heater in areas of high combustible wall. -
Page 6: Fireplace Construction
INSTALLATION INSERT HEATERS ONLY WARNING: This appliance and flue MUST be installed in a full masonry fireplace, and must be installed by a qualified wood heater installer according to the latest version of AS2918. FIREPLACE CONSTRUCTION HEARTH CONSTRUCTION Do not build the hearth over the front of the heater This wood heater must be installed in a full... -
Page 7: Wood Selection
WOOD SELECTION Few things affect the performance of your heater as much as the fuel you burn. Take note of the following: WHAT NOT TO BURN WOOD STORAGE It is important that wood be stored under cover. Softwood (except kindling) Even wood that is years old will absorb large Wet or unseasoned wood quantities of moisture if exposed to the elements. -
Page 8: Using Your Heater
USING YOUR HEATER Before using your wood heater, study this entire section carefully. It will assist you in achieving maximum efficiency and enjoyment. CURING THE PAINT LIGHTING THE FIRE Various parts of your heater have been coated Wood burns most efficiently when placed in a very with high quality paints to protect them and to give hot fire. -
Page 9: A Few Hints
HEATER FANS OVERNIGHT BURNS All Kent Evolution heaters are fitted with a fan. The Large unsplit logs are the best fuel to use. fan should only be used on “high” or “boost”... -
Page 10: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your heater has been designed as a heavy duty appliance capable of withstanding normal operating conditions. CARE Check that the air slide moves smoothly. If it is sticky, lubricate it with high temperature grease The firebox liners where fitted must be treated with available from your local hardware store. -
Page 11: Caring For The Environment
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Caring for our planet means reducing pollution and managing our resources intelligently. Every resource we use today we are borrowing from our future generations. The key to successfully meeting our future energy requirements lies in our ability to manage existing resources wisely. - Page 12 NEED ACCESSORIES? Your Kent dealer also sells a range of attractive, good value accessories for your heater like mesh guards, toolsets and wood baskets. Also, you can ask about maintenance products, firelighters, touch up paint, flue cleaning products and more.