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RADIANTE 692 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 692 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...
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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 692 3. FREESTANDING 3.1 STEP BY STEP INSTALL GUIDE 3.2 BASE & HEARTH DIMENSIONS 3.3 FREESTANDING CLEARANCES 14 & 15 3.4 SKAMOTEC WALL GUIDELINES...
This document is valid for Australia & New Zealand as of May 18th 2022 for the installation, operation and maintenance of the Cheminées Philippe Radiante 692 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 &...
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 692 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 (AS/NZS 2918:2018 extract), RADIANTE 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
» 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 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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It is the responsibility of the purchaser and the installer to ensure that any material componentry. DO NOT USE » Engineered or composite stone » » Thin pre-cast concrete » Timber or any combustible material » Glass RADIANTE 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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2. UNIT DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 692 PLEASE NOTE: a slight variance factor of 1-2mm across all unit dimensions and .5kg in unit weight.
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(From top of spigot) FIREBOX WEIGHT 146kg OVERALL AVG. EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE EMISSIONS FACTOR 0.9g/kg ASFT19020-1 TEST REPORTS ASFT19075-1 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE atmospheric conditions. This unit has been tested and complies with Australian & New Zealand standards hardwood only. RADIANTE 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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3. FREESTANDING 3.1 STEP BY STEP INSTALL GUIDE 3.2 BASE & HEARTH DIMENSIONS 3.3 FREESTANDING CLEARANCES 14-15 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 45 and return this as well as this entire booklet CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 692...
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WIDTH:1400mm x DEPTH: As per above(B) x THICKNESS: 36mm** The unit must be placed centrally in the 1400mm width hearth. *When using the alternative raised hearth application the unit and hearth must be raised a minimum of MUST NOT be altered, to page 8. RADIANTE 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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A minimum 110mm thick solid brick wall should extend a minimum height of 2000mm from the base when using a *300mm side clearance can be achieved when the 75mm hebel power panel wall extends to a minimum height of 1650mm from the base when RADIANTE 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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900mm from the side of the unit. WALL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS SKAMOTEC ventilation requirements). SOLID 110MM BRICK A minimum 110mm thick solid brick wall should extend a minimum height of 2000mm from the base when using 75MM HEBEL POWER PANEL CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 692...
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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 recommended). This will prevent these products from drying out too quickly & adhering incorrectly. SKAMOTEC COMPOSITION - PLAN VIEW CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 692...
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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 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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2 x 9” Single Skin Flue 900mm* (Painted) 2 x 9”-11” Double Skin Flue 900mm* (Painted) 9” Anti Down Draught Cowl 9” Anti Down Draught Cowl FREESTANDING INSTALL OVERVIEW* *SINGLE SKIN FLUE KIT ILLUSTRATION (Will vary depending on roof) CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 692...
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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 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 692...
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4. INBUILT 4.1 STEP BY STEP INSTALL GUIDE 4.2 BASE, HEARTH & MANTEL SHELF DIMENSIONS 4.3 INBUILT CAVITY DIMENSIONS 4.4 INBUILT CAVITY DIMENSIONS 4.5 DEFLECTOR PLATE & GRILLS 4.6 FLUE COMPONENTS OVERVIEW PLEASE NOTE: All diagrams in this manual are for illustration purposes only, DO NOT scale from any of these diagrams.
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» If the draw is adequate, complete the check list on page 45 and return this as well as this entire booklet » If the draw is inadequate please refer to the Balancing Air Pressure section on page 6 RADIANTE 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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The unit must be placed centrally in the 1400 width hearth. Unless forming an abutment with a wall, the back and side hearth dimensions MUST NOT be altered, **For a list of recommended materials and thicknesses refer to page 8 RADIANTE 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
OR one long outtake grill can be installed at the front of the cavity (directly the ceiling All dimensions are in millimetres. *Refer to pages RADIANTE 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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Refer to page 24. All dimensions are in millimetres. ALCOVE - SIDE VIEW ALCOVE WITH APRON - SIDE VIEW minimum 500mm below the ceiling the ceiling below the delfector plate *Refer *Refer to pages to pages CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 692...
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» 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: Allow a 600mm clearance in front and 500mm above the vent CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 692...
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9” Starter Flue With Gussets 900mm* 9” Starter Flue With Gussets 900mm* 4 x 9” Stainless Steel Flues 900mm 9” Anti Down Draught Cowl 9” Anti Down Draught Cowl FULL MASONRY INSTALL OVERVIEW PARTIAL MASONRY INSTALL OVERVIEW RADIANTE 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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5. MECHANISMS & UNIT ASSEMBLY 5.1 MECHANISM GUIDE 5.2 PARTS & DAMPER ASSEMBLY 5.3 BACK PLATE, BAFFLE PLATE & GRATE ASSEMBLY...
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(0.Far left position) grate (1.Middle position) & open secondary air Push in to close damper the glass (2. Far right position) Pull out to open damper DOOR OPENING MECHANISMS of the door for ease of use RADIANTE 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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2. Raise the damper following the arrow to disengage it from its brackets 3. Turn the damper towards the right hand side IMPORTANT: IF THE UNIT HAS A DAMPER CABLE THEN IT MUST MAKE REGULAR WIDE CURVES, AVOID BENDING IT IN TWO AT ALL TIMES. RADIANTE 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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3. Place the decorative plate down on the back of the insert and hold it (with supporting aid for example) IMPORTANT: 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 LOCATION OF ADJUSTMENTS (IF NECESSARY) RADIANTE 692 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 36 & 37 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 692 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 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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 692 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 692 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 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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When the glass is cold, spray the Ruco onto a damp cloth, paper towel or newspaper and use this to wipe the cresote off the the glass. For particularly baked on creosote, repeat process. *Reminder to AVOID spraying the cast iron elements RADIANTE 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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- Ensure glass door is closed when burning - Ensure the right wood is being used, refer to pages The window becomes dirty very quickly - Using a moisture meter check the moisture - Check the secondary air in-take is not blocked RADIANTE 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
» When requesting spare parts or information, please note the serial number which can be found on the » Only use spare parts, in particular the replacement of glass should only be sourced and supplied by Cheminées Philippe Australia » RADIANTE 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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) RADIANTE 692 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
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CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE AUSTRALIA For more information contact your nearest dealer or visit www.chemphilaust.com.au...
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