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INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 RADIANTE 844 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 - Edna Ferber 1885-1968 We thank and appreciate your trust in welcoming our Cheminées Philippe Radiante 844 into your space. Living with a Cheminées Philippe is truly a most satisfying and memorably rewarding experience.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 844 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...

  • Page 4: Document Revision

    This document is valid for Australia & New Zealand as of September 18th 2022 for the installation, operation and maintenance of the Cheminées Philippe Radiante 844 wood fireplace. DISCLAIMER Cheminées Philippe Australia bears no liability for installations that do not meet the criteria outlined in this manual, alongside the requirements of Australian &...

  • Page 5: Warranty

    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 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 6 Termination of the flue in a high pressure zone such as on the downstream side of a nearby obstruction to airflow. For example; trees, hills, adjacent buildings or parts of the building where the unit is installed may also prove to cause downdraught conditions in this case refer to page 43. (AS/NZS 2918:2018 extract), RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 7: Flue System

    » 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 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 8 This is a preventative measure only and does not guarantee that damage to the base will not occur. DO NOT USE » Engineered or composite stone » Skamotec board as the fireplace base » Thin pre-cast concrete » Timber or any combustible material » Glass RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 9: Unit Dimensions & Specifications 2.1 Cheminées Philippe Radiante 844

    2. UNIT DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 844 PLEASE NOTE: Due to the handmade nature of our fireplaces there maybe a slight variance factor of 1-2mm across all unit dimensions and .5kg in unit weight.
  • Page 10 *Heating output varies depending upon ceiling height, fuel used, building insulation, geographical zone and 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 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 11: Freestanding

    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.
  • Page 12 » If the draw is inadequate please refer to the Trouble Shooting on page 43 » If the draw is adequate, complete the check list on page 47 and return this as well as this entire booklet to the fireplace owner CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 844...
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT: Unless forming an abutment with a wall, the back and side hearth sizes MUST NOT be altered, please refer to page 14 & 15 for minimum sizes.**For a list of recommended materials and thicknesses refer to page 8. RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 14 *300mm side clearance can be achieved when the 75mm hebel power panel wall extends to a minimum height of 1650mm from the base when using a double skin flue kit or all the way to the ceiling when using a single skin flue it. RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 15 A minimum 75mm hebel power panel wall should extend to a minimum height of 1350mm from the base when using a double skin flue kit OR all the way to the ceiling when using a single skin flue kit (refer to page 18). CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 844...
  • Page 16 A painted finish, stone or tile material can be used to finish the Skamotec surface. For a comprehensive Skamotec install and finish, please only refer to the Skamotec 225 Installers Guide SKAMOTEC COMPOSITION - PLAN VIEW CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 844...
  • Page 17 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 360cm2 (9cm x 40cm) top and bottom as illustrated RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 18 9”-13” Cover Cone 9”-13” Cover Cone 9” Anti Down Draught Cowl 9” Anti Down Draught Cowl *All internal 9” flue must be stainless steel FREESTANDING INSTALL OVERVIEW* *SINGLE SKIN FLUE KIT ILLUSTRATION (Will vary depending on roof) CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 844...
  • Page 19 Freestanding with External wall 8. Double storey roof space and chimney & offset penetration with single storey offset penetration Some of these flue scenarios may require additional flue components other than those listed on page 18 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 844...
  • Page 20 NOTES RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 21: Inbuilt

    4. INBUILT 4.1 STEP BY STEP INSTALL GUIDE 4.2 BASE, HEARTH & MANTEL SHELF DIMENSIONS 4.3 INBUILT SPECIFICATIONS 4.4 ALCOVE SPECIFICATIONS 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.
  • Page 22 » If the draw is inadequate please refer to the Trouble Shooting on page 43 » If the draw is adequate, complete the check list on page 47 and return this as well as this entire booklet to the fireplace owner RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 23 200mm above the floor level. The unit must also be placed centrally within the 1400mm width. IMPORTANT: Unless forming an abutment with a wall the width of the hearth MUST NOT be altered. **For a list of recommended materials and thicknesses refer to page 8. RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 24: Existing Masonry Chimney

    (directly below the ceiling below the internal deflector plate)creating a minimum of 720cm2 in total size (minimum size vent 9cm x 80cm). All dimensions are in millimetres. *Refer to pages 8 & 23 RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 25 Deflector & rockwool OR solid brick/hebel Deflector & rockwool minimum 500mm below minimum 500mm below the ceiling the ceiling Minimum 300mm below the delfector plate *Refer *Refer to pages to pages 8 & 23 8 & 23 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 844...

  • Page 26: Deflector Plate & Grills

    24 for minimum sizing Ensure there is nothing obstructing the front of the vent » Air Inlet Clearance: Allow a 600mm clearance in front and 500mm above the vent » Air Outlet Clearance: CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 844...
  • Page 27 3 x 9”-11”-13” Triple Skin Flue 900mm* 9”-13” Cover Cone 9”-13” Cover Cone 9” Anti Down Draught Cowl 9” Anti Down Draught Cowl *All internal 9” flue must be stainless steel FULL MASONRY INSTALL OVERVIEW PARTIAL MASONRY INSTALL OVERVIEW RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 28 NOTES RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 29: Mechanisms & Unit Assembly 5.1 Mechanism Guide

    5. MECHANISMS & UNIT ASSEMBLY 5.1 MECHANISM GUIDE 5.2 PARTS & DAMPER ASSEMBLY 5.3 ASSEMBLY 32 & 33...

  • Page 30: Door Opening Mechanism

    Do the opposite to close the door. IMPORTANT: initial factory settings may cause handle A to be hard to move, to compensate for variations in air-tightness during the first fires. If handle A is too hard to turn, lift the door gently to enable de-compression, and then turn the handle. RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 31 2. Place the top of the plate against the back wall of the firebox and lodge into groove 3. Position the bottom of the plate against the bottom of the firebox and ensure a fixed position RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 32 4. Insert the ash retainer into the firebox and placing it within the front brackets 5. Fit the tab into the corresponding socket in the fire grate additional piece 6. Pivot the retainer so that it is upright RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 33: Step 4: Baffle Plate Assembly

    2. Pivot the baffle towards the back of the unit and place the tabs onto the ledge on the back plate (see enlargement 1) 3. Bring down the baffle on the supporting brackets at the front and back of the internal gather (as illustrated below) CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 844...
  • Page 34 NOTES CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE RADIANTE 844...

  • Page 35: Operation

    6. OPERATION 6.1 BEFORE FIRST IGNITION 6.2 RECOMMENDED FIRE WOOD 6.3 HOW TO LIGHT & BURN SAFELY 38 & 39 6.4 WARNING LABELS...
  • Page 36 RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 37 GREY BOX Difficult Excellent RED IRON BARK Difficult Excellent RED BOX Difficult Excellent YELLOW BOX Difficult Excellent RED GUM Fair Good BLUE GUM Good Good STRINGY BARK Good Good NARROW LEAF Good Good PEPPERMINT Fair Poor PINE RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 38: Before Starting

    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 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 39 » Carefully load fire wood into the unit, do not throw or forcefully pack firewood into the unit when reloading. This has the potential to fracture and damage the grate, back and side plates, glass, fire log retainers and over all cast iron internal elements RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 40 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 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    7. MAINTENANCE 7.1 SERVICING GUIDE 7.2 TROUBLE SHOOTING 7.3 SPARE PARTS...
  • Page 42 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 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 43 The window becomes dirty very quickly - Using a moisture meter check the moisture content of the wood, refer to pages 36 & 37 - Avoid too many long, slow burning fires - Check the secondary air in-take is not blocked RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 44: Parts List

    » 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 31, for all other parts refer to diagram below RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 45: Warranty Policy & Extended Warranty

    8. WARRANTY 8.1 WARRANTY POLICY & EXTENDED WARRANTY 8.2 INSTALLER CHECKLIST FORM...

  • Page 46: Component Parts

    14 days of installation. This can be done online at https://chemphilaust.com.au/product-registration/ For all service and warranty claims, please fill out the request form at https://chemphilaust.com.au/service-request/ RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...

  • Page 47: Compliance Certificate

    A Certificate of Compliance has been given to the owner 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) For warranty please register your fireplace at https://chemphilaust.com.au/product-registration/ RADIANTE 844 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE...
  • Page 48 CHEMINÉES PHILIPPE AUSTRALIA For more information contact your nearest dealer or visit www.chemphilaust.com.au...