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RADIANTE 700
INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL
WARMTH FROM FRANCE BY WIGNELLS OF MELBOURNE
The Original Home Of Cheminées Philippe Australia since 1982

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  • Page 1 RADIANTE 700 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL WARMTH FROM FRANCE BY WIGNELLS OF MELBOURNE The Original Home Of Cheminées Philippe Australia since 1982...
  • Page 2 - Edna Ferber 1885-1968 We thank and appreciate your trust in welcoming our Cheminées Philippe Radiante 700 into your space. Living with a Cheminées Philippe is truly a most satisfying and memorably rewarding experience.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.3 PRE-INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 1.4 GENERAL FLUE REQUIREMENTS 1.5 SUITABLE BASE & HEARTH MATERIALS 2. UNIT DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 700 3. FREESTANDING 3.1 STEP BY STEP INSTALL GUIDE 3.2 BASE & HEARTH DIMENSIONS 3.3 FREESTANDING CLEARANCES 3.4 SKAMOTEC WALL GUIDELINES 3.5 SKAMTOEC WALL VENTILATION...
  • Page 4 This document is valid for Australia & New Zealand as of June 9th 2022 for the installation, operation and maintenance of the Cheminées Philippe Radiante 700 wood fireplace. DISCLAIMER Cheminées Philippe Australia & Wignells of Melbourne bears no liability for installations that do not meet the criteria outlined in this manual, alongside the requirements of Australian &...
  • Page 5 IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. WHERE SUCH ACTION IS CONSIDERED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE. CAUTION: CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS, FOR EXAMPLE GLASS PANELS, CAST IRON OR CERAMIC TILES, MAY RENDER THE INSTALLATION UNSAFE. RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 6 Termination of the flue in a high pressure zone such as on the downstream side of a nearby obstruction to airflow. For example; trees, hills, adjacent buildings or parts of the building where the unit is installed may also prove to cause downdraught conditions in this case refer to page 37 (AS/NZS 2918:2018 extract), RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 7 No more than 2 x 45 degree bends are allowed » » 90 degree bends are NOT to be used MINIMUM EXTERNAL FLUE HEIGHTS & COWL CLEARANCES - AS PER AS/NZS 2918:2018 *All dimensions in mm *Please keep these instructions for future reference. RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 8 DO NOT USE » Engineered or composite stone, including but not limited to; casearstone, terrazzo, etc » Skamotec board as the fireplace base » Thin pre-cast concrete » Timber or any combustible material » Glass RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 9: Unit Dimensions & Specifications 2.1 Cheminées Philippe Radiante 700

    2. UNIT DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 700 PLEASE NOTE: Due to the handmade nature of our fireplaces there maybe a slight variance factor of 1-2mm across all unit dimensions and .5kg in unit weight.
  • Page 10 *Heating output varies depending upon ceiling height, fuel used, building insulation, geographical zone and atmospheric conditions. This unit has been tested and complies with Australian & New Zealand standards AS/NZS 4012 (2014), AS/NZS 4013 (2014) & AS/NZS2918 (2018), and is recommended to be used with hardwood only. RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 11: Step By Step Install Guide

    3. FREESTANDING 3.1 STEP BY STEP INSTALL GUIDE 3.2 BASE & HEARTH DIMENSIONS 3.3 FREESTANDING CLEARANCES 3.4 SKAMOTEC WALL GUIDELINES 3.5 SKAMTOEC WALL VENTILATION 3.6 FLUE COMPONENTS OVERVIEW 3.7 FLUE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS PLEASE NOTE: All diagrams in this manual are for illustration purposes only, DO NOT scale from any of these diagrams.
  • Page 12 » If the draw is adequate, complete the check list on page 43 and return this as well as this entire booklet to the fireplace owner » If the draw is inadequate please refer to the Balancing Air Pressure section on page 6 RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 13 *For a list of recommended materials and thicknesses refer to page 8 Unless forming an abutment with a wall, the back and side hearth dimensions MUST NOT be altered, please refer to page 14 for minimum sizes. RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 14 A minimum 110mm solid brick/hebel thick wall should internal shield must be 1105mm wide by 605mm deep extend to the ceiling from the hearth. by 1230mm high. A full triple skin flue kit must be used, see page 17 RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 15 This will prevent these products from drying out too quickly & adhering incorrectly. A painted finish, stone or tile material can be used to finish the Skamotec surface. For a comprehensive Skamotec install and finish, please only refer to the Skamotec 225 Installers Guide SKAMOTEC COMPOSITION - PLAN VIEW RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 16 OPTION C: CONCEALED INTERNAL VENTS The minimum concealed surface area of vent is one 720cm2 top (9cm x 80cm) at the top and bottom or 2 x 360cm2 (9cm x 40cm) top and bottom as illustrated RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 17 9”-13” Cover Cone 9”-13” Cover Cone 9” Anti Down Draught Cowl 9” Anti Down Draught Cowl *All internal 9” flue must be stainless steel FREESTANDING INSTALL OVERVIEW* *SINGLE SKIN FLUE KIT ILLUSTRATION (Will vary depending on roof) RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 18 Freestanding with External wall 8. Double storey roof space and chimney & offset penetration with single storey offset penetration Some of these flue scenarios may require additional flue components other than those listed on page 17 RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 19: Flue Components Overview

    4. INBUILT 4.1 STEP BY STEP INSTALL GUIDE 4.2 BASE, HEARTH & MANTEL SHELF DIMENSIONS 4.3 INBUILT CAVITY DIMENSIONS 4.4 DEFLECTOR PLATE & GRILLS 4.5 FLUE COMPONENTS OVERVIEW PLEASE NOTE: All diagrams in this manual are for illustration purposes only, DO NOT scale from any of these diagrams. All measurements are in millimetres unless otherwise stated.
  • Page 20 » If the draw is adequate, complete the check list on page 43 and return this as well as this entire booklet to the fireplace owner » If the draw is inadequate please refer to the Balancing Air Pressure section on page 6 RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 21 *Please keep these instructions for future reference. Unless forming an abutment with a wall, the back and side hearth dimensions MUST NOT be altered, please refer to page 22 for minimum sizes. RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 22 In this case, a minimum 100mm air gap on the back and sides is recommended All dimensions are in millimetres *Refer to pages 8 & 21 Alternative inlet grilles RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 23: Deflector Plate & Grills

    22 for minimum sizing Ensure there is nothing obstructing the front of the vent » Air Inlet Clearance: Allow a 600mm clearance in front and 500mm above the vent » Air Outlet Clearance: RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 24 3 x 9”-11”-13” Triple Skin Flue 900mm* 9”-13” Cover Cone 9”-13” Cover Cone 9” Anti Down Draught Cowl 9” Anti Down Draught Cowl *All internal 9” flue must be stainless steel PARTIAL MASONRY INSTALL OVERVIEW FULL MASONRY INSTALL OVERVIEW RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 25: Mechanisms & Unit Assembly 5.1 Mechanism Guide

    5. MECHANISMS & UNIT ASSEMBLY 5.1 MECHANISM GUIDE 5.2 ASSEMBLY 27 - 30...
  • Page 26 PARTS Damper Plate (also known as Valve Assembly) Baffle Back Plate Ash Pan Grates Ash Retainer (also known as Fire Dogs) *For part numbers and the complete parts list refer to page 38 RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 27 3. Fit and tighten the nuts & screws to secure the gather chamber & the base of the firebox together STEP 2: COUNTERWEIGHT ASSEMBLY Before hooking the counterweight to the back, make sure that the latches at the bottom of the door are locked. RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 28 4. Then lower it into the fire place IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THE BOLTS ARE CORRECTLY TIGHTENED. IF THE UNIT HAS A DAMPER CABLE THEN IT MUST MAKE REGULAR WIDE CURVES, AVOID BENDING IT AT ALL TIMES. CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 700...
  • Page 29 ENSURE THE DECORATIVE PLATE IS CORRECTLY SUPPORTED BY THE BAFFLE. For maintenance or replacing a part, please do the opposite of the instructions here, taking care to hold the decorative plate to avoid it falling down when installing the baffle CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 700...
  • Page 30 INSTALLING THE MESH SIDES (FOR INBUILT INSTALLATION) To be fixed to either side of the fuel loading door (maybe required when unit is installed inbuilt) RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 31: Operation

    6. OPERATION 6.1 BEFORE FIRST IGNITION 6.2 RECOMMENDED FIRE WOOD 6.3 HOW TO LIGHT & BURN SAFELY 34 & 35 6.4 WARNINGS LABELS...
  • Page 32 RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 33 GREY BOX Difficult Excellent RED IRON BARK Difficult Excellent RED BOX Difficult Excellent YELLOW BOX Difficult Excellent RED GUM Fair Good BLUE GUM Good Good STRINGY BARK Good Good NARROW LEAF Good Good PEPPERMINT Fair Poor PINE RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 34 3.Firestarters should then be evenly positioned between the two layers of kindling on the back, middle and front 4. Once the kindling and hard wood has caught properly close the door adjust the primary and secondary air vents accordingly RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 35 » Carefully load fire wood into the unit, do not throw or forcefully pack firewood into the unit when reloading. This has the potential to fracture and damage the grate, back and side plates, glass, fire log retainers and over all cast iron internal elements RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 36 WARNING: DO NOT BURN WOOD THAT IS PAINTED; OR IS COATED WITH PLASTIC; OR HAS BEEN TREATED WITH ANY CHEMICAL CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE IF GLASS IS CRACKED OR BROKEN. CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    7. MAINTENANCE 7.1 SERVICING GUIDE 7.2 TROUBLE SHOOTING 7.3 SPARE PARTS...
  • Page 38 Simply spray onto the glass window (ensure the glass is cold), wait thirty seconds to a minute and wipe off with a paper towel or newspaper. For particularly baked on creosote, repeat process. *Reminder to AVOID spraying the cast iron elements RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 39 The window becomes dirty very quickly - Using a moisture meter check the moisture content of the wood, refer to pages 30 & 31 - Avoid too many long, slow burning fires - Check the secondary air in-take is not blocked RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 40 » Only use spare parts, in particular the replacement of glass should only be sourced and supplied by Cheminées Philippe Australia » Please refer to common parts list on page 27, for all other parts refer to diagram below RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 41: Warranty Policy & Extended Warranty

    8. WARRANTY 8.1 WARRANTY POLICY & EXTENDED WARRANTY 8.2 INSTALLER CHECKLIST FORM...
  • Page 42 This can be done online at https://chemphilaust.com.au/product-registration/ In the event of a claim, you must email a copy of your invoice and the installer checklist with the Compliance Certificate, and photos of your fireplace to sales@wignells.com.au RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 43 FIRST & LAST NAME OF INSTALLER: COMPANY NAME (IF APPLICABLE) CONTACT NUMBER COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE # SERIAL NUMBER OF UNIT (located inside the base of the ashpan chamber) Email sales@wignells.com.au a copy of this page along with your Compliance Certificate RADIANTE 700 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 44 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE AUSTRALIA BY WIGNELLS OF MELBOURNE 430 Johnston St, Abbotsford VIC 3067 180 Whitehorse Rd, Blackburn VIC 3130 (03) 9417 3315 WWW.CHEMPHILAUST.COM.AU...

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