KENT Rata Installation & Operating Instructions Manual
Inbuilt & insert wood fires
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INSTALLATION & OPERATING
Inbuilt & Insert Wood Fires
General Information........................................1
Testing & Approvals.........................................3
Installation..........................................3-7
Inbuilt Zero Clearance Box Installation.......8-9
Operation...............................................10-11
Maintenance........................................12
Replacement Parts..................................13-14
Warranty.................................................15
1.
This fire must be installed by an approved installer, ideally registered with the New
Zealand Home Heating Association. Do not allow any makeshift or compromising
installation methods as this could result in a house fire. This Kent wood fire must be
installed according to these instructions.
2.
A Building Consent from the Local Authority must be obtained before installing
this wood fire, and we suggest that the Insurance Company covering building
insurance be advised of the installation.
3.
This Kent wood fire, when installed according to these instructions, complies with
the provisions of AS/NZS 2918-2001 "Installation of Domestic Solid Fuel Burning
Appliances".
4.
The clearances given in these instructions are necessary to prevent overheating
of nearby combustibles and drying out of the house structure. They may not be
reduced without authorisation.
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Important: the installer or seller must leave these instructions with the purchaser
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
This fire must be installed by an approved installer, ideally registered with the New Zealand Home Heating Association. Do not allow any makeshift or compromising installation methods as this could result in a house fire. This Kent wood fire must be installed according to these instructions. -
Page 3: Testing & Approvals
Once the location is confirmed, the wood fire must be restrained against movement in the event of an earthquake. The Kent wood fire is restrained by fixing the wood fire to the floor with two bolts of 6mm minimum diameter through the holes provided in the outer box base. - Page 4 Insert installation Inbuilt Installation Side Elevation Plan Elevation Masonry Cavity Timber Cavity FIG. 1 Minimum Installation Clearances (mm) Model Model No. Rata KWF295-6938 2000 1200 Logfire II KWF295-6937 2000 1200 Logfire inbuilt KWF296-6915 2000...
- Page 5 Slide the inner casing into place, between the outer casing and the flue pipe, ensuring that the spacers are fitted to maintain equal clearances around the flue and casings. The 150mm flue pipe must extend at least 180mm above the casing at the top of the flue system.
- Page 6 Prepare chimney for accepting flue, and fixing of outer casing to chimney crest. Install the selected Kent wood burner into the prepared fireplace. Once in position and level fix the fire to the base of the fireplace enclosure with suitable anchors through the supplied fixing points in the base of the wood burners outer box.
- Page 7 (3 x 150 Ø x 1200mm stainless steel flue, 1 x 150 Ø x 600mm stainless steel flue, 1 x 250 Ø x 600mm KWF298-6025 * galvanised flue, 1 x cowl hat & spider) Kent Rata / Logfire II Zero Clearance Box with Inbuilt Flue Kit (3 x 150/200/250 Ø x 1200mm flue, 1 x 150 KWF298-7374 ** Ø...
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Page 8: Installation
This product has been designed and manufactured to comply with the requirements of AS/NZS2918:2001 for safe installation of a Kent Logfire II and Rata into a wall cavity instead of a masonry fireplace or chimney. It is important that these instructions are followed exactly, and that no substitutions are made for components supplied with the kit, or material listed. - Page 9 At least three flue extension lengths will be required to meet the minimum height requirements of 4.6m above the floor protector. Refer to the Logfire II or Rata instructions for general flue requirements. The Flue extensions are installed in the usual way on top of the Flue Transition Kit.
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Page 10: Operation
Thank you for purchasing a Kent wood fire. Used and maintained correctly, it will provide you with many years of warmth in your home. Kent wood fires have been the main source of heating for many Kiwi homes, with nearly 400,000 installed. - Page 11 A professional sweep should also advise of any problems that may be detected in the inspection of the flue and offer advice on any repair and replacements. Your Kent wood fire requires minimal maintenance, and will keep its good looks for a long time with just a little attention.
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Page 12: Maintenance
RE-PAINTING All Kent wood fires are finished in high temperature paint. If marks or scratches occur, it can easily be touched up using Stove Bright paint in the correct colour. Paint is available from your Kent retailer. -
Page 13: Replacement Parts
Top rear KWF299-6906 The air tube in your Kent wood fire is an important part of the appliance and helps ensure a clean, efficient and controllable burn. However, air tubes are a consumable item and are designed to be replaced as they are likely to degrade with use due to the exposure to the extreme heat of the fire. - Page 14 Dimensions (mm): 480 x 200 KWF299-7043 The baffle in your Kent wood fire is an important part of the appliance and helps ensure a clean, efficient and controllable burn. However, baffles are a consumable item and are designed to be replaced as they are likely to degrade with use due to exposure to the extreme heat of the fire.
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Page 15: Warranty
WARRANTY STANDARD WARRANTY Your Kent wood fire is warranted for 10 years on the firebox with the exception of the following Kent parts: glass, glass seal, door seal, fire bricks, flue, secondary air system and removable baffle which will all have a 12 month warranty (parts only) provided they have been installed by an approved installer. - Page 16 Kent products are distributed by: Aber Holdings Ltd T/A Aber, 17 Mainstreet Place, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3200 Free Phone: 0800 161 161 Free Fax: 0800 163 163 www.aber.co.nz www.kent.co.nz Product specifications are at date of publication and are subject to change without notice.