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Sara Wood Pellet Fire Registered Installer’s Manual PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD PELLET FIRE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
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If you are a not a registered Nature’s Flame wood pellet fi re installer, and do not have legitimate access to the necessary passwords to install and program the Sara Wood Pellet fi re, you MUST NOT install or attempt to install this fi re.
Nature’s Flame declines all responsibility. The fi re must be installed on a fl oor with suffi cient Generally Sara should be installed in a centrally located carrying capacity. If the existing building does not position within the home.
8 to see what is required. ATTENTION There are two critical components when installing a Sara Insert Wood Pellet fi re: 1) Ensure the wall cavity is the necessary size. 2) Ensure relevant clearances to combustibles are adhered to both inside and outside the cavity.
In accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS • Poor maintenance. 2918:2001 Sara must be secured by seismic restraint. • Failure to observe the instructions in the manual. • Use not compliant with the safety instructions. Flammable Liquids •...
Creating the Cavity Additional Clearances to Combustibles As the Sara Insert Wood Pellet Fire is typically installed in new homes, it is necessary to build a compliant cavity that will house the fi re and the frame. (K): from exhaust spigot to cavity wall 100mm The front facia of the enclosure must be made of a (L): from side of fi...
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Installing into an existing cavity - Retro-fi t As the Sara Insert Wood Pellet Fire is typically installed of 600mm above the top of the fi re. Within the cav- in new homes, it is necessary to build a compliant ity, there must be a minimum of 600mm clearance to cavity that will house the fi...
Architectural Drawings Example of Cavity Design - Section View 12mm ‘Micore’ board* 100mm 12mm ‘Micore’ board* ~200mm NOTES 1. Angle section for support fi xed to timber frame/fl oor using coach screws or ‘Dynabolts’ when fi xing to concrete. 2. The joint for fi re rated board* and Plasterboard located over frame member must be stopped to manufacturer’s instructions.
Adjusting the Support Frame The Sara Wood Pellet Fire must be installed on the supplied, adjustable support frame. The height of this frame can be set at the home-owner’s desired height, up to a maximum of 530mm. The frame is adjusted by manipulating the bolts, which are located on each of the four legs to achieve the desired height.
14. Television Clearances Television If electrical equipment (eg Plasma TV, LCD TV or home theatre) is to be installed above the wood pellet fi re, we recommend installing a mantle below the TV screen, or recessing the TV screen into the wall, for heat protection. 50mm (min) 50mm (min) The clearances shown are recommended minimums,...
AS/NZS2918:2001. 110mm minimum clearance if lined flue 150mm (minimum) NOTE: Sara must be installed on an approved, raised-stand, while Sara can be installed lower to the fl oor with an optional 45mm base. Page 10...
17. Controls and Menus 17.3 Menu Descriptions The fi re has various functions arranged in different menus. Some of these menus are accessible by the user, others are protected by a password and accessible only by a qualifi ed technician. 18:00 All operations assume the fi...
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Set the desired day by using [1] or [2] according to Press (3) twice to return to the main screen. the table shown below. 17.3.3 Menu Four - View Settings Display Meaning In this menu you can check the values of the parameters Monday set in the control unit.
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17.3.6 Loading the Screw (Auger) are usually the best but different houses may work better on other settings. 4. Switch the power to the stove back on (if the unit Insert Models - Loading the Auger should only be is pulled out this will need pushing back into its carried out in OFF mode cradle) .
fi re installers and technicians will have access to these passwords. If you are not a Nature’s Flame approved installer or technician, please do not attempt to install, program or commission any pellet fi re from Nature’s Flame. 18.1 Sara Parameters - version BOX 03 Before After Adjusted...
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Degrees PR37 °C / °F °C Blackout PR38 Re-ignition block PR39 T-extinction min PR40 Fan 2 threshold PR41 °C Comfort climate PR42 on / off Fan 2 speed - 1 PR43 Fan 2 speed - 2 PR44 Fan 2 speed - 3 PR45 Fan 2 speed - 4 PR46...
20. Producer Statement and Warranty Registration Form PRODUCER STATEMENT & WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM Fax To: 03 348 1743 or Post To: PO Box 11-043, Sockburn, Christchurch 8443 or Scan & Email To PRODUCT (please tick one) Pellet Boiler Pellet Fire Apricus Solar Customer Details Installation Address:...
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inspiring people to love the experience of sustainable wood pellet heat 0800 PELLET (0800 735 538) info@naturesfl ame.co.nz www.naturesfl ame.co.nz Nature’s Flame PO Box 11-043 Sockburn, Christchurch, NZ...
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