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RADIANTE 1000 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL WARMTH FROM FRANCE BY WIGNELLS OF MELBOURNE The Original Home Of Cheminées Philippe Australia since 1982...
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We thank and appreciate your trust in welcoming our Cheminées Philippe Radiante 1000 into your space. Living with a Cheminées Philippe is truly a most satisfying and memorably rewarding experience. You have now joined the family of thousands of proud owners of the For over six decades Cheminées Philippe have been synonymously known for their quality...
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 1000 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...
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This document is valid for Australia & New Zealand as of September 1st 2022 for the installation, operation and maintenance of the Cheminées Philippe Radiante 1000 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 &...
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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 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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If this occurs, the introduction of fresh air is recommended. This could take the form of a vent may also prove to cause downdraught conditions in this case refer to page 37 (AS/NZS 2918:2018 extract), RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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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 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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The purchaser should check with the base and hearth supplier that the material being used properties only. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and the installer to ensure that any material componentry. DO NOT USE » » » Thin pre-cast concrete » Timber or any combustible material » Glass RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
2. UNIT DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 1000 PLEASE NOTE: a slight variance factor of 1-2mm across all unit dimensions and .5kg in unit weight.
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 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 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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.
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STEP 6: FIT THE BACK PLATE, BAFFLE PLATE, ASH RETAINER, GRATES & ASH PAN » » STEP 7: TEST FIRE DRAW » » If the draw is adequate, complete the check list on page 43 and return this as well as this entire booklet » RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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*For a list of recommended materials and thicknesses refer to page 8 *Please keep these instructions for future reference. Unless forming an abutment with a wall, the back and side hearth dimensions MUST NOT be altered, RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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150mm 800mm 800mm (Refer to page 13) Hearth 1500mm (Refer to page 13) Hearth 1500mm Combustible Material A minimum 110mm solid brick/hebel thick wall should extend a minimum height of 2400mm from the base when using RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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» When applying any adhesive, mortar cement, drywall compound, paint, skim-coat or a scratch coat, all joining surfaces must be cleaned and moistened with water beforehand (Skamotec branded products are mandatory). This will prevent these products from drying out too quickly & adhering incorrectly. A SKAMOTEC COMPOSITION - PLAN VIEW RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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OPTION B: CONCEALED EXTERNAL VENTS 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 RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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14” Split Ring (Charcoal) 14” Split Ring (Charcoal) 10”-14” Cover Cone 10”-14” Cover Cone 10” Anti Down Draught Cowl 10” Anti Down Draught Cowl FREESTANDING INSTALL OVERVIEW* *SINGLE SKIN FLUE KIT ILLUSTRATION (Will vary depending on roof) RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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FREESTANDING FLUE CONFIGURATIONS Flat ceiling with Cathedral ceiling roof space roof space 8. Double storey Flat ceiling with Freestanding with External wall roof space and chimney & offset penetration with single storey offset penetration RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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.
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FIT BACK PLATE, BAFFLE PLATE, ASH RETAINER, GRATES & ASHPAN » » STEP 7: TEST FIRE DRAW » *Pleas » If the draw is adequate, complete the check list on page 43 and return this as well as this entire booklet » RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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Minimum 1000mm above and 300mm either side of unit se keep these instructions for future reference. *Please keep these instructions for future reference. Unless forming an abutment with a wall, the back and side hearth dimensions MUST NOT be altered, RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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100mm air gap on the back and sides is recommended All dimensions are in millimetres *Refer to pages 8 & 21 RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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Ventilation grills consisting of one large grill in front or two smaller grills on either side » All vent material must be non-combustible, metal vents are strongly recommended » » Air Inlet Clearance: Ensure there is nothing obstructing the front of the vent » Air Outlet Clearance: RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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4 x 10” Stainless Steel Flues 900mm 3 x 10”-12”-14” Triple Skin Flue 900mm* 10”-14” Cover Cone 10”-14” Cover Cone 10” Anti Down Draught Cowl 10” Anti Down Draught Cowl PARTIAL MASONRY INSTALL OVERVIEW FULL MASONRY INSTALL OVERVIEW RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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5. MECHANISMS & UNIT ASSEMBLY 5.1 MECHANISM GUIDE 5.2 PARTS, BACK PLATE & BAFFLE ASSEMBLY 5.3 BAFFLE & DAMPER ASSEMBLY 5.4 ADJUSTMENTS OF GLASS...
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ASH TRAY & OPENING OF THE GLASS WINDOWS 1. Insert the ashtray tool shot on the rib under the glass handle 2. Turn everything together 3. Pull to open RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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1. Insert the decorative plate between the grooves of the smoke gather basis and the back of the insert 2. Put the decorative plate down on the back of the insert 3. Put the decorative plate down on the back of the insert in the smoke gather After upper smoke gather installation: RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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3. Turn the damper towards the right hand side 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. RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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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...
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» Do not burn domestic waste, plastic (eg bottles) or plastic derivatives, rubber, oily products (eg oil soaked rags) etc which not only give off an unpleasant odour but will also pollute the environment and RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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COALS VOL. GREY BOX Many RED IRON BARK Excellent RED BOX Excellent YELLOW BOX Excellent RED GUM Excellent BLUE GUM Fair Good STRINGY BARK Good Good NARROW LEAF Good Good PEPPERMINT Good Good PINE Fair Poor RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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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 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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» Always have two pieces of wood burning off each other as one log on its own will struggle to stay » recommended, especially at the start and end of winter and when the temperature rises as this can » » retainers and over all cast iron internal elements RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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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 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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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 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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31, 32 & 33 The window becomes dirty very quickly - Using a moisture meter check the moisture content of the wood, refer to pages 32 & 33 - Check the secondary air in-take is not blocked RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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» 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 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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14 days of installation. 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 RADIANTE 1000 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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The user has been shown the Mechanisms, Operation & Maintenance guide 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) CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 1000...
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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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