Warranty Information in this installation guide may be subject to change without notice. Please ensure you have the current version before beginning installation. If you have any queries, please contact ‘The Fire Dept.’ on 0800 888 550 Version: July 2019...
Step 1: Unpack and ensure all components are correct and undamaged • Firebox. • AAC panels. • Ashpan. • Flue kit. • WD2 technical specifications (to be read in conjunction with this installation guide). Version: July 2019...
Step 2: Pre-installation checklist • Ensure the timber lintel (above the open side of the appliance) isn’t installed. • Ensure cavity dimensions are correct – refer to technical specifications. • Ensure air introduction requirements have been meet – refer to technical specifications. •...
Step 3: Cut and fit hearth and side AAC panels • Uncut AAC panels and cement supplied. • Wood screws supplied. • All joints must be cemented. • IMPORTANT! Refer to technical specification for latest version of cutting list. 1. Cut supplied AAC panels in accordance with technical specifications (example shown). Version: July 2019...
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2. Set the fixing rods into position. Refer to technical specification for the correct fixing rod details. Fixing rods with nuts and washers 3. Fit the hearth AAC panels (2 x 100mm wood screws at each end of each panel). 4.
Step 4: Fit firebox Important Safety Note: It may be necessary to manually handle heavy components (greater than 25kg). It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure appropriate manual-handling techniques are employed. Glass Firebox Glass retaining brackets (4 x brackets) Ashpan 1.
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3. Place timber supports (not supplied) onto the hearth. The top of the timber supports need to be above the top of the fixing rods. 4. Lift the firebox onto the timber supports and connect a block and tackle through the flue spigot. 5.
Step 5: Fit flue 2. Run the first section of inner casing and casing 1. Run the first section of flue and flue reducer onto the firebox. There must be a 25mm reducer onto firebox. unobstructed air gap for air to free flow from the firebox into the inner casing.
Step 6: Fit front AAC panels • Wood screws supplied. • All joints must be cemented. 1. Fix front vertical AAC panels 2. Fix the lower front horizontal AAC panels onto previously fitted AAC side onto steel support frame (4 x steel panels (2 x wood screws per panel).
Step 7: Fit glass and ashpan Glass side Open side Fit the glass by reversing glass removal process described earlier. Place the ashpan in the centre of the firebox. Appliance is now ready for timber lintel to be fitted (if required) and the customer-specified outer finishes.
Step 8: Show owner how to operate appliance • Following the Operating Instructions on the next page, show the owner how to operate the appliance. • If the owner is not available, leave this manual by the appliance. Version: July 2019...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • The WD2 is very simple to operate and has a unique heat exchanging set-up. The heat output is controlled by the amount of fuel that is loaded into the appliance. The appliance will take 30 minutes (with a well established fire) to bring the internal heat exchanger up to temperature and produce good heat output.
5 (five) years. Beyond normal heat-induced staining, tarnishing and mild warping , if a firebox, outer skin or support frame defect occurs, contact ‘The Fire Dept.’ and the defect will be repaired or replaced at our discretion with all costs covered.
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