Summary of Contents for Shamic Sheetmetal Coonara CCI Mk3 Compact Inbuilt
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INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Serial Number of Heater: ____________ Model: ___________________ Coonara WOODHEATERS ARE AUSTRALIAN OWNED AND MANUFACTURED BY SHAMIC SHEETMETAL (AUST.) PTY. LTD. PO BOX 8, KILSYTH, VIC. 3136 PH: 03 9737 5300 https://shamic.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Revised: 22/09/2021...
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Have your heater installed by a registered or licensed installer, and advise your insurers for inclusion in your household contents policy. In some states the installer is required to issue a certificate of compliance on the installation; - ensure you obtain this if applicable! The heater should be checked for scratches/dents prior to installation.
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INSTALLATION OF FIREPLACE INSERT MODELS ONLY The heater must only be installed in either a sound concrete or masonry fireplace, connected to a chimney, both of which must be inspected for soundness and thoroughly cleaned before the heater is installed. After removing the packaging, slide the heater into the fireplace opening. A single skin active flue kit can be used when installing into a new or existing masonry chimney.
FIRST FIRE YOUR HEATER HAS BEEN SPRAYED WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE PAINT. TO ENSURE THAT THE PAINT IS PROPERLY “CURED IN”, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN LIGHTING THE FIRST FIRE IN THE HEATER: • ENSURE THE AIR CONTROL SLIDE IS FULLY OPEN. •...
Operating Information Fuel Ignition: A supply of firelighters or newspapers. Kindling: 10 mm – 20 mm diameter light, split, pieces of dry wood. Start up wood: 30 mm – 75 mm diameter medium size, split pieces of dry wood. “BURN ONLY HARDWOOD” Starting a fire Fully open the air slide, lift the door handle upward and open the door slowly.
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Use of the fan Coonara heaters are fitted with a 3-speed fan for efficient distribution of warmth. Operating the fan in your wood heater is critical at all stages of use except at startup, where the follow steps apply: • When the fire has been underway for 30 minutes turn the fan on to low •...
Preparing for a low (overnight) burn For an extended low burn ensure a maximum fuel load is placed into the heater, following the reloading procedure outlined previously. The greater the fuel load the longer the burn. After reloading close the door and leave the air inlet fully open (high) until the load is alight. The air inlet should then be turned down to the low setting.
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Maintenance Paint surfaces After the curing process has taken place, little maintenance is required other than dusting off with a cotton cloth. Most marks can be buffed out with a cotton cloth without the need for retouching. NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners or harsh solvents (such as methylated spirits). Should you experience scuffing or scratching, or discolouration due to incomplete curing, the high temperature Coonara paint can be touched up and matching spray cans may be purchased from your...
We recommend the use of a qualified service agent to perform fan maintenance for inbuilt models. Accessing the fan involves removal of the door and the fascia surround. If you wish to conduct this maintenance yourself, please contact Shamic Sheetmetal (Aust) Pty Ltd on phone (03) 9737 5300 for detailed instructions.
Baffle plate removal The baffle plate is held in place with four locating tabs – 2 either side, front and rear of the firebox. WARNING: ALLOW THE HEATER TO COOL IF HOT BEFORE ATTEMPTING BAFFLE PLATE REMOVAL. DO NOT USE HEATER IF TOP BAFFLE IS DAMAGED 1.
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TABLE 1: FIREWOOD SPECIES AND THEIR PROPERTIES Firewood Forest Type Heat Density Splitting Ignitability Coals Sparks Avail. Species Avail. (Dry Air) Per Unit Ib/ft3/ Volume Kg/m3 Mallee Roots Mallee Difficult Poor Excellent Good Belah, Buloke Mallee 70 / Good Poor Excellent Limited Box-Ironbark...
6. Provide the details that your retailer requests to complete a Warranty Claim Form. This must include the heater model, serial number and installation compliance certificate, if applicable in your State. 7. Your retailer will forward your claim to Shamic Sheetmetal (Aust) Pty Ltd, the manufacturer of the above heater brands 8.
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See exclusions and qualifications below for further information on product coverage. WARRANTY: Shamic Sheetmetal (Aust) Pty. Ltd, warrants the firebox to be free of defects in materials and workmanship of a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase.
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