Ethos Ares Installation Instructions

ARES

Specifications / Installation instructions

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Specifications / Installation Instructions Freestanding Models: Genesis, Aquos, Phoenix
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Insert model: Ares
( E ffective 1 Jan 2017 )
( E ffective 1 July 2015 )
Effective 1st January 2017
IMPORTANT
Typical installation shown complies with AS/NZS 4013 : 1999 & AS/NZS 4013 : 1999 & AS/NZS 2918 : 2001
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the installation of this appliance complies with AS/NZS 2918:2001

Appliance and flue components:

Supplied:
Supplied: Ethos freestanding fire
Flue kit:
Not included in kit:
Not included in kit:
FEI high temp fibreglass batts should be fitted around firebox casing to insure optimum performance.
note: It is essential the FEI batts do not obstruct the air intake spigot around the flue. The 200mm starter liner must be fitted
to prevent this happening.
FEI fibreglass batts must be fitted securely between the firebox casing and the opening of the open fireplace to prevent
Flue kit: Ethos wood fires must be fitted with the Ethos factory flue kit as this has been specifically designed to
combustion air being drawn from the room into the fireplace cavity.
achieve optimum performance of the unit. It must be a minimum of 4.2 mtrs.
Flue kit: Ethos wood fires must be fitted with the Ethos factory flue kit as this has been specifically designed
note: It is essential that the 130mm stainless steel flue is well sealed & riveted it must also be securely
to achieve optimum performance of the unit. It must be a minimum of 4.2 mtrs.
fitted & sealed into the exhaust spigot of the fire using stainless steel rivets or screws.

Seismic restraint:

Use 2 x 6mm dynabolts or similar, two holes are provided in the front of the floor of the firebox
Shielding: The Ethos Genesis / Aquos / Phoenix wood fires do not require additional shielding, however reduced
cabinet for this purpose.
clearances may be obtained using approved heat resistant material.

Mantle:

If a combustible mantle is within 930mm of the top surface of the hearth it must be protected with an
( r ef: AS/NZS 2918: 2001 )
approved non combustible mantle deflector. Combustibles may touch the sides of the Ares fascia.
Seismic restraint: Use 2 x 6mm dynabolts or similar, two holes are provided in the rear of the firebox pedestal or feet

Flue shrouds:

200mm x 1200mm sheet metal flue shroud can be fitted where required. If the chimney size or
for this purpose.
structure does not allow this, the sheet metal shrouds may be omitted as the chimney itself will

Floor protector:

The floor protector must be a minimum of 12mm thick approved heat resistant material.
become the shroud. Ethos wood fires have been safety tested with and without the shrouds fitted.
The 200mm x 200mm starter liner should always be fitted.
Floor protector: The floor protector must extend 200mm each side of the door opening. See graph on page 2 for
WARNING: THE APPLIANCE AND FLUE SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 2918: 2001
measurements required.
AND THE APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RELEVANT BUILDING CODE OR CODES.
WARNING: APPLIANCES INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS STANDARD SHALL COMPLY WITH THE
WARNING: THE APPLIANCE AND FLUE SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
REQUIREMENTS OF AS/NZS 4013 WHERE REQUIRED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY, I.E. THE APPLIANCE
AS/NZS 2918: 2001 AND THE APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RELEVANT BUILDING CODE OR CODES.
SHALL BE IDENTIFIABLE BY A COMPLIANCE PLATE WITH THE MARKING " TESTED TO AS/NZS 4013 "
WARNING: APPLIANCES INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS STANDARD SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIRE-
MENTS OF AS/NZS 4013 WHERE REQUIRED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY, I.E. THE APPLIANCE SHALL BE
ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING FROM THE TESTING
IDENTIFIABLE BY A COMPLIANCE PLATE WITH THE MARKING " T ESTED TO AS/NZS 4013 " ANY MODIFICATION OF
AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED TO BE IN BREACH OF THE APPROVAL GRANTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH AS/NZS
THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING FROM THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED
4013.
TO BE IN BREACH OF THE APPROVAL GRANTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH AS/NZS 4013.
CAUTION: MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING
CAUTION: MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING
THE DIMENTIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. WHERE SUCH
THE DIMENTIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. WHERE SUCH
ACTION IS CONSIDERED, THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED
ACTION IS CONSIDERED, THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE.
CAUTION: CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS, e.g. GLASS PANELS OR FIREBRICKS, MAY RENDER THE CAUTION: CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS, e.g. GLASS PANELS OR CERAMIC TILES, MAY RENDER THE
INSTALLATION UNSAFE.
INSTALLATION UNSAFE.
THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE SPECIFICATIONS OR DESIGNS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE SPECIFICATIONS OR DESIGNS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Ethos Ares
Flue kit: 3 x 1200 130mm SS flue
3 x 1200 130mm SS flue
1 x .600 130mm SS flue
1 x 600 130mm SS flue
1 x Revolving cowl & cone
2 x 200 x 1200 liners ( black )
1 x cowl retaining strap
1 x 200 x 1200 liner ( galv )
1 x Starter liner
1 x Revolving cowl & cone
FEI Batts
1 x Ceiling plate ( black )
Screws / Rivets
Dynabolts Flashing
Fire cement
Hearth / Floor protector
Shrouds / liners.
Screws / Rivets
Dynabolts
Fire cement
Mounting rails
.
IN THE FIRST INSTANCE.