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Coonara Medium Freestanding (CMF2) INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Serial Number of Heater: ____________ Model: ___________________ Coonara WOODHEATERS ARE AUSTRALIAN OWNED AND MANUFACTURED BY SHAMIC SHAMIC SHAMIC SHAMIC SHEETMETAL SHEETMETAL SHEETMETAL SHEETMETAL (AUST.) PTY. LTD. PO BOX 8, KILSYTH, VIC. 3136 PH: 03 9737 5300 https://shamic.com...
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OR WITHIN THE SPACE REQUIRED FOR FUEL CHARGING OR ASH REMOVAL! CAUTION: OPEN AIR SLIDE AND TURN FAN OFF BEFORE OPENING DOOR! CAUTION: KEEP CHILFREN AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHEN OPERATING. COONARA DEALERS CAN ADVISE ON HEATER/DOOR SHIELDS FOR YOUR UNIT.
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This heater has been tested and approved to AS 2918 using a standard, default triple skin Flue Kit. Clearance to combustible surfaces: Freestanding Models: Minimum distance mm Reference CMF2 Symbol Standard Installation 200mm Standard Installation with additional 180° x 75mm...
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. •...
Switch on the fan after the firebox has heated up. (This could take up to 30 minutes). Loading When the start up wood is well alight add a load of dry firewood. Coonara Your heater will burn any diameter logs which fit in the firebox.
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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 •...
Just start or rebuild the fire with the firebox at least 2/3 full, set the air inlet control to high and let the heater operate in this manner for at least 90 minutes. Replacement parts Coonara Consult your Dealer regarding any of the normally replaceable components of the heater i.e.
Door Adjustment The door is unlikely to become misaligned unless it is knocked and attempts at adjustment may cause rather than solve a problem. Always consult your Coonara dealer before attempting any adjustment to the door. 1. Remove door by opening fully and lifting door up off the hinge. (Freestanding models require top panel to be propped up prior to lifting door).
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At the end of the heater season you should clean and vacuum the fan and fan tray. Dust and hair can accumulate, especially if you have a pet. Turn the mains power off and disconnect the power lead from the wall socket. Console Model 1.
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. Steel Baffle 1. Lift the front of the baffle up and pull forward over the supports until the baffle clears the locating slots in the back wall of the firebox.
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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...
How to Make a Warranty Claim Coonara, Heatcharm and Arrow Heaters The full Warranty Statement for your heater is contained in the Installation and Operating Instructions booklet that was provided with the product. 1. Check the details of the warranty statement 2.
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Revised: 28/10/2020 14 of 15 Printed: 12/11/2020...
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(1) year from date of purchase, excluding door glass. If this Coonara heater is found to be defective in material or workmanship Shamic will repair or replace such defects in the Coonara heater at Shamic’s option in accordance with Coonara’s warranty policy during the period on this warranty. If the defect is found not to meet the Consumer Guarantee requirements and constitutes a major failure, the purchaser may be able to choose to repair or replace the defective heater or part or obtain a refund.
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