FREESTANDING WOOD FIRES Wood fire installation and operation manual Important installation information ................. 2 Getting to know your Metro fire ..................9 Assembling your Metro fire ....................2 Operating your Metro fire ....................9 Floor protectors ......................... 4 Cleaning and maintenance .................... 10 Flue installation .........................
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION All Metro freestanding fires have been tested and approved to AS/NZS 2918 with a ceiling height of 2.4m (+/-0.1m) with a Pioneer WARNING! Important Information double flue shield fitted. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL...
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ASSEMBLING YOUR METRO FIRE Diagram 1 Cook top grill (convection models only) CAUTION! Important Information • The pedestal heat shield MUST be fitted between the firebox and pedestal base for safety and compliance. Metro pedestal and base model fires To eliminate freight damage, the pedestal base has been packaged inside the firebox.
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FLOOR PROTECTORS Pioneer manufacture an extensive range of Pioneer ‘ A sh Floor Protectors’ Preparing the mount plate which comply with the minimum floor protector requirements of Diagram 3 AS/NZS 2918 and can be installed with any freestanding Metro wood fire.
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Metro fire to be installed with the minimal clearances as detailed on page in AS/NZS 2918, and a copy of the installation manual must also be 7, only the Pioneer double flue shield can be used. All other flue shields will presented with your application to gain consent with local council.
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Only the Pioneer cast jacket wetback system should be fitted to your the wetback’s jacket. Metro fire. Any alternative wetback system will void the Metro’s emission...
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1229 The Wee Rad - Leg model installed with a Pioneer double flue shield with the Pioneer corner wing shields fitted allows for reduced clearances as follows: Wee Rad - Leg corner clearance (E) can be reduced to 120mm. This in turn also reduces clearances (D) to 426mm, (K) to 1185mm and (L) to 987mm. When fitting the corner wing shields, the Wee Rad - Leg itself must be installed to a corner clearance (E) of 120mm.
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WARNING! Important Information CAUTION! Important Information WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT AS INCORRECT OPERATION, MISUSE AND/OR LACK OF ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS MANUAL MAINTENANCE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY •...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR METRO FIRE There is a single air control making your fire easy to adjust. The air control moves from left to right, which is ‘low to high’ . Slide this control knob gently from right to left until you reach a stop. This is a pre-set ‘low’ position. Your Metro must not be operated at a lower burn rate than this setting.
If the fire bricks become cracked to the extent presence of salt laden air. Pioneer Metallic Black high temperature paint is that they start to break up and fall into the fire, they must be replaced.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Ash removal To clean the flue pipe of your Metro, proceed as follows:- Over a period of time ash will build up in the base of the Metro’s firebox • Open the Metro’s door fully, reach inside with the palm of your hand and require removal.
TROUBLESHOOTING If your Metro is installed correctly, your fuel is dry and you operate your Air turbulence and/or negative air pressure influences around the flue fire correctly, you will find it to be a pleasure to use. Metro’s many years of termination can be caused by too close or overhanging trees or natural/ experience within the wood heating industry has shown that dissatisfaction artificial ridges etc.
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Your Metro fire must be regularly maintained and we recommend • Pioneer or their agents are not liable for any loss or expense direct or it is also serviced annually. Proof of servicing may be required. If indirect arising from the failure of any part or operation of the appliance your fire is not regularly maintained and serviced, the life span will •...
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