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2. Operating
WARNING: ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT
HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING
AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED AS BREACHING AS/NZS 4013.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS
TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS OPERATING.
WARNING: DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN HEATER
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES.
WARNING: WHEN OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE AS AN OPEN
FIRE USE A FIRE SCREEN.
WARNING: OPEN AIR CONTROL (AND DAMPER WHEN
FITTED) BEFORE OPENING FIRING DOOR.
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH
A CRACKED GLASS.
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND
OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF PRESERVATIVE-
TREATED WOOD AS A FUEL CAN BE HAZARDOUS.
2.1.
Safety
There is a certain element of danger every time you use your
fireplace. The following instructions must be followed:
The minimum safety distances when installing and using
the fireplace must be maintained.
Ensure that furniture and other flammable materials are
not too close to the fireplace. Flammable materials
should not be placed within 900 mm of the fireplace.
Allow the fire to burn out. Never extinguish the flames
with water.
The fireplace becomes hot when lit and may cause burns
if touched.
Only remove ash when the fireplace is cold. Ash can
contain hot embers and should therefore be placed in a
non-flammable container.
Ash should be placed outdoors or be emptied in a place
where it will not present a potential fire hazard.
In case of flue/chimney fire:
1) Close all air controls.
2) Keep the firebox door closed.
3) Call the fire service.
4) Do not use the appliance after a flue fire until an
accredited installer has assessed the cause and any
resultant damage.
2.2.
Using the fireplace for the first time
When the fireplace is used for the first time, it may emit an
irritating gas as the paint dries. The gas is non-toxic, but the
room should be thoroughly ventilated. Let the fire burn with a
high draught until all traces of the gas have disappeared and
no smoke or odours can be detected.
2.3.
Wood quality
By good quality firewood we mean logs of, for example, red
gum, sugar gum, blue gum.
Good quality wood should be dried so that the water content
is not greater than 20%. To achieve this, the wood should be
chopped at the latest in late winter or early spring. It should
be cut and stacked so that air circulates around it. The stacks
must be protected to avoid absorbing excessive rainwater.
The logs should be placed under cover in autumn for use
during the winter season.
Consequences of using damp wood may include:
Appearance of soot/tar on the glass, in the fireplace
and in the chimney.
Fireplace will give less heat.
Risk of chimney fire because of accumulation of soot
in the fireplace, flue pipe and chimney.
The wood is difficult to light, and the fire can die.
Be especially careful never to lay a fire using any of the
following materials:
Household waste, plastic bags, etc.
Painted or impregnated wood (highly toxic).
Chipboard or laminated boards.
Driftwood (seawater).
This may harm the product and pollute the atmosphere.
Never use combustible liquids such as petrol, kerosene,
alcohol or similar to start the fire. This may cause harm to
both yourself and the product.
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