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TAURUS - AU/NZ Zero clearance Low emission burner INSTALLATION AND OWNERS MANUAL INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference Contact your dealer with questions on installation, operation or service...
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New Zealand Compliance tag - sample WOODFIRE COMPLIANCE LABEL This appliance has been TESTED TO AS/NZS4012/13 for Softwood by ASFT Report. 23069 Date tested: OCTOBER 2023 VisionLINE Taurus SS Inbuilt OVERALL AVERAGE EFFICIENCY WHEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 4014.2:.....
Do not over fire - If appliance or chimney • Installation and/or use of any component connector glows, you are over firing. part not approved by VisionLINE fireplaces. Over firing will void your warranty. • Operating appliance without fully assembling all components.
PPLIANCE IMENSIONS LEARANCE 1100 1170 If installation includes the air transfer fan system, provision must be included for access to be able to service the fan in the ceiling cavity. This can be either an access panel or access in the crawl space within a ceiling cavity.
OUTSIDE AIR Outside air 100mm connection shown The Taurus ZC can be connected to outside air via the central air intake at the base or the rear of the unit through the zc case. This can be via rigid or flexible connection to a vermin...
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LEARANCE EQUIREMENTS The VisionLINE Taurus Inbuilt and Zero Clearance box must be installed with an air cooled triple skin flue kit. A minimum 490mm deep x 1240mm wide x 6mm thick floor protector (compressed board) should be used under the appliance, a minimum 1230mm wide x 300mm deep x 6mm thick floor protector (compressed board) must be used in front of the appliance base when installing the appliance (see joint AS/NZS 2918 3.3.2).
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LEARANCE EQUIREMENTS IMBER FRAMING Front elevation Frame opening of 1470mm high x 1300mm wide and 550mm deep 1300mm 300mm 1470mm 1230mm...
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LEARANCE EQUIREMENTS IMBER FRAMING Side Elevation Frame opening of 1470mm high x 1300mm wide and 550mm deep 50mm rear wall clearance required from combustible materials Fix wall cladding to header and studs above the unit do not fix or glue wall sheeting to fireplace Do not exceed 12mm finishing material over the face of the zero clearance case.
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INISHING Wall Cladding to be minimum 9mm CFC sheeting or similar non-combustible material. DO NOT overlap the 6mm firebox. Only cover the zero clearance casing with finishing material and leave a 3-5mm gap to the firebox. Do not exceed 12mm finishing material over the face of the zero clearance case as it will interupt the normal use of the door handle.
AVITY ENTILATION Compulsory For NZ - optional for AU: The top of the zero clearance case has two knockout points for additional venting that is required for New Zealand. Connect 2x 150mm outlet ports on the zero clearance case to two (not included) non-combustible vent registers via solid or flexible 6inch ducting to vent into room on sides or face of cavity.
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______________________________________ Manual bag and all of its contents are removed from inside/under the appliance and given to the party responsible for use and operation. VisionLINE fireplaces recommends the following: • Photographing the installation and copying this checklist for your file.
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WARNING WARNING Fire Risk. Fire Risk. Inspect appliance and components for damage. VisionLINE fireplaces disclaims any Damaged parts may impair safe operation. responsibility for, and the warranty will be • Do NOT install damaged components. voided by, the following actions: •...
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AS/NZS 2918 G ENERAL OTES WARNING: THE APPLIANCE AND FLUE SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 2918 AND THE APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RELEVANT BUILDING CODE OR CODES. WARNING: APPLIANCES INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS STANDARD SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF AS/NZS 4013 WHERE REQUIRED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY, I.E.
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LEARANCE ASING SSEMBLY Constructing the base stand Step 1. Take 2x short rails (375mm) and 2x medium rails (500mm) align the holes and secure with self tapping screws t create an end frame. The medium length rails face the outside with the short rails being fixed to the back of the medium rails. Once you have completed the first end frame, repeat the above steps to complete the final end panel.
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LEARANCE ASING SSEMBLY Step 3 Step 4. Locate and secure the side panels to the base panels with Locate the base panel and secure the centre support and self tapping screws ensuring the side panels are inside heater support rails to the base panel using the supplied the base panel folds.
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LEARANCE ASING SSEMBLY Inserting the firebox Step 9. Position the firebox inside the zero clearance casing. Due to the weight of the firebox (220kg), it is highly recommended to remove as much weight as possible from the unit (bricks, baffle and glass door) and use mechanical lifting aids. It is possible to remove the firebox from the outer shell of the fireplace.
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LEARANCE ASING SSEMBLY Step 12. Once the 10” and 8” flues are secured together using self- tapping screws or rivets, position the flue pipes on top of the zero clearance casing and lower into position. The brackets will locate the flue correctly, the first step of the bracket will stand the flue off the firebox.
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YSTEM For flue system installation, please follow manufacturers instructions. Below relates specifically to the active flue connection. The active 6” flue seats over the flue starter spigot, the flue crimp will slide down and rest in the lower channel. Friction fitment secures the flue on the spigot, no sealant Lower channel required.
This can VisionLINE fireplaces recommends the VisionLINE lead to poor combustion, high soot formation and the AIR insulated flue system to create a balanced flue extinguishing of the fire after closing the door.
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IREPLACE PERATION OTICE Over firing the unit and continuously running the unit on high with an overloaded firebox for extended periods of time can damage the unit. This picture shows the firebox fully loaded. Note the red line which indicates a gap between the loaded fuel and the baffle top and the clear path to the tertiary air tube at the rear.
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LEANING AND INSPECTION The stove and flue pipes must be inspected once a year or more frequently if required. The chimney needs to be cleaned regularly by a chimney sweep. Before the heating season, thoroughly clean the entire fireplace from ash and soot with a brush or vacuum cleaner.
EISMIC ESTRAINT The following is the firebox removal process for stripping the unit of weight and identifying seismic restraint. The steps below first require the bricks and door to be removed as per previous pages of this instruction manual. The self closing cable at the bottom of the door will need to first be removed using a 10mm ring spanner to loosen the locking nut and bolt holding thread.
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EISMIC ESTRAINT For ease of re-fitting the firebox, the firebox shield There are six pre-drilled seismic restraint holes in on the rear can be removed by undoing 4x 10mm the floor of the casing to choose from and secure securing bolts (not supplied) 8mm masonry anchors (if applicable) For reassembly, follow these steps in reverse.
VisionLINE authorised dealer. VisionLINE warrants to the original owner of the VisionLINE appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the VisionLINE appliance will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture.
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• VisionLINE will assess your claim. VisionLINE (AU) or The Fireplace (NZ) may need to inspect the product as part of the assessment of your claim. If the product requires inspection, VisionLINE or The Fireplace will discuss with you the best way for this to occur.
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