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Firenzo Insert Kompact Fire Please read this booklet for the safe installation and operation of your: kompact ru THE KOMPACT RU MODEL IS FOR INSTALLATION ON PROPERTIES OF 2 HECTACRES OR MORE The Appliance and Flue System must be installed in accordance with AS/NZS2918:2001.
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KOMPACT with ATHENA Fascia KOMPACT with DECO Fascia KOMPACT with FORTE Fascia KOMPACT with PLAZA 760mm & 1000mm Fascia KOMPACT with SERENITY 4 SIDED Fascia 14. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15. Maintenance 16. Door Glass 17. Safety 18. Warranty Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. The Kompact RU is tested to N.Z. Standards AS/NZS 2918:2001. If this heater is incorrectly installed a house fire may result. For your safety follow the installation instructions carefully.
Anchor points for the heater are provided through the 2 front feet of the unit. FLOOR PROTECTOR REQUIREMENTS SOLID CONCRETE FLOOR Diagram 1 FIRE BREAST / WALL FASCIA HEAT SENSITIVE FLOOR SOLID CONCRETE FLOOR PROTECTOR/HEARTH Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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HEAT SENSITIVE FLOOR INSULATED FLOOR PROTECTOR Dimensions A & B from above diagram must meet the following schedule: B HEIGHT (mm) A FROM FIRE BREAST Level Ømm 500mm 30mm 376mm Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
Minimum width of floor protector must be 820mm and/or 410mm from centre of heater. Before installing your Firenzo Kompact it is important to check the condition of your masonry chimney. Ensure any cracks are sealed, loose masonry repaired and the chimney swept.
AS/NZ 2918 3.4.1.2 to assist air flow into the fire. This ventilation should not be taken/drawn from the room that the fire is installed in. Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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CAUTION: Mixing of flue system components from different sources or modifying the dimensional specifications of components may result in hazardous conditions. Where such action is considered the flue manufacturer should be consulted in the first instance. Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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3 metres of it, or 1 metre above the roof penetration if more than 3 metres from the ridge. 3. No part of the building, or any adjacent building may be in or above a circular area of a horizontal radius of 3 metres from the flue exit. Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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6. TYPICAL INSULATION REQUIREMENTS Diagram 6 WHITE KAOWOOL BLANKET PLACED ON TOP OF HEATER YELLOW I.S.B INSULATION AIRPORTS PACKED BETWEEN HEATER INTO CANOPY AND MASONRY HEATER ENCLOSURE MAX DEPTH OF DO NOT 80MM. DO NOT COVER AIRPORTS. BLOCK Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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THE AIR SUPPLY INTO THE AIRPORTS ON THE SIDE OF THE HEATER BE RESTRICTED Diagram 7 BRICK / MASONRY FIRE BOX IN CANOPY ENCLOSURE I.S.B INSULATION (YELLOW) PACKED BETWEEN HEATER AND BRICK / MASONARY ENCLOSURE Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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7. BUILT-IN FIRE CANOPY (Zero Clearance Box) A Built In Fire Canopy is required if the fire is not being installed into a masonry fire place. For Built In Fire Canopy installations see the following pages 12 to 25. Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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BUILT IN FIRE CANOPY INSTRUCTONS NON-MASONRY INSTALLATION Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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Dimensions A & B from above diagram must meet the following schedule: B HEIGHT (mm) A FROM FIRE BREAST 40mm 500mm Minimum width of floor protector must be 840mm and/or 420mm from centre of heater. Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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150mm provided the clearance from the base of the fire (X) to the ceiling is no less than 1700mm. The ash floor protector must be of a minimum depth of 300mm from the fire breast the width must be no less than 840mm. Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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9. MANTEL CLEARANCE FOR A NON-MASONRY BUILT-IN CANOPY If the mantel shelf on your NON-masonry fireplace is of a heat sensitive/combustible material the minimum distance from the floor protector is as follows. This may be reduced if a Firenzo Kompact deflector is fitted. Diagram 18 DEFLECTOR...
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HEATER BUILT-IN CANOPY. MAX DEPTH 80MM. DO NOT BLOCK AIRPORTS AIRVENT INTO BUILT-IN CANOPY FRONT ELEVATION I.S.B INSULATION (YELLOW) PACKED BETWEEN HEATER AND BUILT-IN CANOPY. MAX DEPTH 80MM. DO NOT BLOCK AIRPORTS FIREBOX BUILT-IN CANOPY Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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See Page 17 Diagram 13 for ventilation requirements. Failure to ensure this air supply will starve the fire of air and lead to poor performance. Assemble and fit the fascia as per instructions on pages 26 - 38. Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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12. INSERT FLUE SYSTEM For Installation in a Non-Masonry Fireplace Diagram 19 Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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13. FASCIA DIMENSONS, ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION DIVA KOMPACT WITH FASCIA Masonry Cavity Non-Masonry Cavity Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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Finally fit the door. Locate the hinges correctly by angling the door at approximately 45 degrees. 3. Add the extension (3) (provided in the fascia pack) to the air control rod Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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ATHENA KOMPACT WITH FASCIA Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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(Screws for granite ashlip (5) see illustration 2). These two screws protrude by 5mm to enable the ashlip to be lifted up and over the screw heads and then screw up tight. Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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DECO KOMPACT WITH FASCIA Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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Deco fascia over the protruding screws on the back plate (Screws (5) illustration 3). Fit the air control extension rod and the air control knob. Finally fit the door. Locate the hinges correctly by angling the door at approximately 45 degrees. Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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FORTE KOMPACT WITH FASCIA Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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Secure the top of the fascia with the three 15mm self tapping screws (4) (provided in the Finally fit the door. Locate the hinges correctly fascia pack) by angling the door at approximately 45 degrees. Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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PLAZA KOMPACT WITH 760MM FASCIA 760mm Fascia Masonry ONLY Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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PLAZA KOMPACT WITH 1000MM FASCIA 1000mm Fascia Masonry and Zero Clearance Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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Fit the air control extension rod and the air control knob. Finally fit the door. Locate the hinges correctly by angling the door at approximately 45 degrees. NB: Instructions apply for both the 780mm and 1000mm Plaza Fascias. Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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KOMPACT WITH SERENITY 4 SIDED FASCIA Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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15mm self tapping screw (3). degrees. Front plate Serenity fascia 3. Place the four keyhole brackets on the back of the front plate Serenity fascia over the protruding screws on the back plate (Screws (5) illustration 2). Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
Normally a light load of fuel will stabilize quickly but a full load will take longer. Once the burning rate has stabilized move the Air Control to a medium position. Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE EXCESS ASH FROM THE FIREBOX BY VACUUM CLEANERS UNLESS THE FIRE HAS BEEN OUT FOR 5 OR MORE DAYS - EMBERS WILL SMOULDER FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND WILL IGNITE VACUUM CLEANER BAGS. Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
NEVER place glass directly against the door. Without the insulation seal tape in place, the glass is likely to shatter. Your Firenzo agent will be able to supply any spare parts. Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
We accept no liability for burns. 18. WARRANTY Firenzo woodfires are fully guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of TEN YEARS from date of purchase for the steel firebox, top castings, cast door and insert fascia’s. All other parts e.g. metal doors, kiln bricks, door glass, seals, air supply components, paint finishes, wetbacks etc.
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Notwithstanding the warranty and undertakings above, Hewitsons Limited shall not be liable in any way whatsoever for consequential loss of any kind. Please complete for your future reference: Serial No: ___________________________ Model:______________________________ Date of Purchase______________________ Purchased from:_______________________ Kompact RU Installation Version 14/4/14...
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