Summary of Contents for Fisher Stoves CHARLESTON
- Page 1 FISHER CHARLESTON FISHER DENNISTON MULTI-FUEL HEATER INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS March 2021 www.fisherstoves.co.nz...
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Page 2: Installation
Congratulations on the purchase of your Fisher multi-fuel heater. Please read this installation and operation manual carefully. The installation of this fi re must comply with the Installation Standard AS/NZS 2918:2001 as well as any additional local requirements. Please ensure you have all relevant permits/building consents prior to installation. Keep this booklet as a reference guide. - Page 3 Remember: • The fl ue system should rise vertically from the appliance with as few offsets as possible. Offsets should be avoided where possible as each change in direction creates a resistance to airfl ow and makes fl ue cleaning diffi cult. •...
- Page 4 WARNINGS 1. WARNING: THE HEATER AND FLUE SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 2918:2001 AND THE APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RELEVANT BUILDING CODE OR CODES. 2. PLEASE ENSURE THAT ONLY COMPONENTS APPROVED BY FISHER ARE USED FOR THE INSTALLATION as substitutes may adversely affect the performance and might nullify compliance with the requirements of AS/NZS 2918:2001.
- Page 5 CORRECT OPERATION OF YOUR FISHER SOLID FUEL HEATER Simply by burning your Fisher heater correctly, you can improve effi ciency, reduce fuel consumption and minimise air pollution. STARTING A NEW FIRE Please note: If lighting the heater for the fi rst time dust heater, glass, trim and fl ue before fi ring to avoid particles sticking or discolouring.
- Page 6 Set the air control to fully open, light the fi relighters or the newspaper and close but do not latch the door. After about 5-10 minutes, when the wood is fl aming brightly, latch the door (some longer fl ue installations may require door to be left unlatched for up to 15 minutes until the fl...
- Page 7 SOME OTHER USEFUL TIPS Fuel load geometry: Small pieces of fi rewood arranged loosely in a crisscross pattern burn quickly because the combustion air can reach all the pieces at once. Larger pieces placed a little more compactly burn slower. Once your heater has reached maximum temperature, it is more effi cient to top up frequently with about 25% of a full load rather than let the fi...
- Page 8 The long-burning fi re: To achieve a long burning fi re, rake the embers evenly, as with the small hot fi re, and use larger and more pieces of wood. Place the pieces in a similar pattern to the small hot fi re, using more pieces and larger pieces (especially the top layer).
- Page 9 Correctly installed and operated, Fisher solid fuel heaters do not spill smoke into the house. There are three main reasons why some woodstoves smoke: Bad installation design: Incorrect fl ue installation, resulting in low fl ue temperatures and low draught, can make a wood heater more likely to spill smoke.
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Page 10: Burning Coal
Firewood should be cut and split in the early spring and stacked under cover, with good ventilation, to be ready for burning when required. Look for checks or cracks in the end grain as a sign of dry wood. The stacks of fi rewood should be in an open area so that air can circulate through them. - Page 11 FISHER SOLID FUEL HEATER MAINTENANCE To keep your heater burning clean and effi cient it is important that you carry out regular maintenance. General maintenance checks should include the following:- ASH REMOVAL: As excess ash builds up, it can easily be removed through the grate and into the ash pan.
- Page 12 CONSUMABLES Some parts of your Fisher fi re are considered consumable. They are designed to be replaced as they will degrade over time. The life of the consumables will vary depending on; • Frequency of use. How often the fi re is used •...
- Page 13 FISHER FIRE WARRANTY THIS IS AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT – KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE CONGRATULATIONS! We appreciate your decision to invest in our product. Your heater will become an integral part of your lifestyle, heating your home during the colder months and at the same time maintaining its appearance as a quality appliance.
- Page 14 FISHER FIRE MULTI-FUEL HEATER WARRANTY 5 YEARS (conditional) Standard Warranty This heater is warranted for fi ve years, with the exception of the following: - door seal, glass, glass seal, fi rebricks, secondary air systems, coal grate and removable baffl e, paint and exterior fi nishes which will have a twelve month warranty (parts only), provided it has been installed by a suitably qualifi...
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Page 15: Warranty Card
WARRANTY CARD PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF INSTALLATION TO: RETAIL LINKS LTD PO BOX 9056 ANNESBROOK, 7044 NELSON NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ EMAIL: ________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________________ FISHER MODEL: ______________________________________________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER: _____________________________________________________________________ DATE PURCHASED: ____________________________________________________________________ PURCHASED FROM: ___________________________________________________________________ DATE INSTALLED: _____________________________________________________________________ INSTALLED BY: _____________________________________________________________________...