Important Information - Pioneer Metro Installation & Owner's Operation Manual

WARNING!
• WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS ENTIRE
MANUAL AS INCORRECT OPERATION, MISUSE AND/OR
LACK OF MAINTENANCE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
• The appliance and flue-system shall be installed in accordance
with AS/NZS2918 and the appropriate requirements of the relevant
building code or codes
• Any modification of the appliance that has not been approved in
writing by the testing authority is considered to be in breach of the
approval granted for compliance with AS/NZS4013 and will void
the warranty
• The appliance must be installed correctly. We recommend a
competent and suitably qualified NZHHA installer
Metro insert fires are tested to comply with AS/NZS 2918:2001 incorporating
Appendix 'E' when installed in accordance with this manual. Please ensure
you are fully conversant with this relevant standard and the contents of this
manual. Correct installation is critical to the safe operation and performance
of this wood fire.
Please take particular note of the following:
• ECO Metro's should be installed with a Metro ECO flue system which
has been developed to enhance the performance of Metro wood fires.
A minimum length of 4.1 metres of 150mm diameter is required. Any
alternative flue system must have a minimum flue pipe length of 4.1
metres of 150mm diameter flue pipe & have been tested to
AS/NZS2918:2001
• All flue joints must be sealed and riveted in three points with stainless
steel or monel rivets; the bottom of the flue in particular MUST be fully
sealed into the flue outlet of the Metro wood fire and secured with the
bolt & nut as supplied in the component kit
Assembling your Metro wood fire
All Metro Insert wood fires are packed in two heavy-duty cartons. The Insert
firebox is supplied in a heavy duty palletised carton, this carton is clearly
labelled. The fascia and door are packaged inside a smaller separate
carton. This carton is also clearly labelled to show the colour and coating
finish of the fascia and door. Metro fascia's are coated in either vitreous
enamel or high temperature paint. Having removed the packaging and
located this manual, familiarise yourself with the diagrams on pages 3 & 4,
and proceed as detailed.
Note: The Metro carton shows the model Metro you are about to install,
enabling you to select the appropriate model's assembly instructions.
ECO Insert Fan (ECO Trend Insert model only)
In all clean air zones, the Metro ECO Trend Insert must be installed with
Metro's ECO Insert fan which is a single speed, thermostatically controlled
device. This fan must be permanently wired and therefore requires the
services of a registered electrician. Fitting instructions for the fan are
supplied with the fan module
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Important Information

CAUTION!
Important Information
• Mixing of appliance or flue-system components from different
sources or modifying the dimensional specification or components
may result in hazardous conditions. Where such action is considered,
the manufacturer should be consulted in the first instance
• Do not install a Metro fire if there is any sign of visible damage to
the product
• This appliance must be regularly maintained.
• Use authorised Metro replacement parts only. The use of
unauthorised parts may void the warranty
• This manual MUST be left with the home owner
• The 150mm flue pipe must be fully encased to the underneath of the
flashing cone, from above the chimney breast. (there must not be any
150mm flue pipe exposed)
• Ensure a fibreglass seal is placed between the outer cabinet and the
masonry to prevent air from within the room being drawn into the
chimney cavity
• In New Zealand, the Metro Insert must be bolted securely to the base of
the chimney cavity to comply with the seismic restraint provisions of
AS/NZS2918.2001
• The Trend fascia is coated in vitreous enamel and the Smart fascia is
available in both vitreous enamel and metallic black high temperature
paint finish. Take care during assembly and when lifting and fitting the
fascia that you do not damage the vitreous enamel coating. Any surface
damage to the paint finish Smart fascia can be repaired with the use of
Pioneer high temperature paint.
• DO NOT lift the Insert fascia with your fingers under the louvre's.
Pre installation - Firebox cavity
Prior to installing your Metro insert firebox into a fireplace cavity, it is
important that specified clearances and other requirements are complied
with as follows:
• The chimney must be swept and checked for cracks and general
overall condition. If repairs are necessary, they must be carried out by
a suitably qualified person
• Check the cavity dimensions to ensure the fireplace insert will fit. It is
usually necessary to remove fire bricks from the lower fireplace cavity
• The base of the fireplace cavity on which the Metro fireplace insert will
rest must be level. If it is not, it should be levelled using mortar
• If an ash removal door exists in the base of the fireplace cavity it should
be sealed shut to prevent air entering the cavity
• If a timber or combustible mantelshelf exists above the fireplace
opening, it should be a minimum distance above the top of the Metro's
fascia. If less than the minimum specified, a deflector or heat shield
will be required to be fitted under the mantelshelf or to the top of
the fascia using the relevant detail as set out in AS/NZS 2918:2001.
Mantle clearances are detailed on page 5.