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INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK FOR THE FIRENZO INSERT FIRES Please read this booklet, for the safe installation and operation of your DECO RURAL SD PLAZA RURAL SD The Appliance and Flue System must be installed in accordance with AS/NZS2918. Consult with the Building Authority having jurisdiction to obtain a permit prior to commencing the installation.
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Please leave this manual with the owner after installation Your warranty card is enclosed and may be completed and returned to us. INDEX PAGE: ITEM: Warnings Fascia & Floor Protector Dimensions Floor Protector Requirements 6-12 Builtin Fire Canopy 13-14 Raised Builtin Fire Canopy Builtin Fire –...
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1. WARNINGS THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. The DECO RU SD and the PLAZA RU SD has been 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.
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Mantel Shelf: In a Masonry Fireplace minimum height above fascia to a combustible mantel shelf 600mm. Using a Firenzo Double Shield Deflector this can be reduced to 290mm. Installing in an Inbuilt Fire Canopy it can NOT have a combustible mantel. The minimum clearance from the fascia to a non-combustible mantel is 500mm.
2. FLOOR PROTECTOR REQUIREMENTS If the heater is to be placed on or within 500mm of a heat sensitive floor, an insulated floor protector will be required. The insulated floor protector needs to extend under the heater and in front of the door. See dimensions for floor protector.
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3. BUILT IN FIRE CANOPY 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 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14. Deco RU SD & Plaza RU SD Installation...
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Built In Fire Canopy Instructions Deco RU SD & Plaza RU SD Installation...
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If the mantel shelf is of a combustible material there should be a minimum distance above the top of the fascia of 600mm. This may be reduced to 290mm provided a Firenzo double skinned heat shield is fitted under the mantel. Firenzo heat shields are available from your Firenzo dealer.
5. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully remove all packaging. If installation is into a MASONRY ENCLOSURE: Remove firebricks as necessary to fit the firebox into the opening. The firebox front when installed must be flush with the finished fireplace surround and on a level base of the same height as the finished floor protector.
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6. INSERT FLUE SYSTEM For Installation in a Masonry Fireplace WARNING; The appliance and flue system must be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 2918:2001 and the appropriate requirements of the relevant building code or codes. 1. Position heater in fireplace. Extend plumb line from top of chimney, ensuring heater spigot is in line with top of chimney.
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7. FASCIA ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION DECO RU SD OR PLAZA RU SD (STEEL DOOR) Remove screws fixed to lugs on firebox side. Place single back plate against firebox and replace screws. Fit lower grill over screws and tighten. Place the keyhole brackets on the 3 plate fascia over the protruding screws on the backplate to fit.
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Manufacturers of: Lady Kitchener Contessa Coaster Bronte Viking Royale Zealandia Athena Forte Aqualux 68 Austin Street Onekawa PO Box 3231 Napier 4142 Phone: 06 8438260 Fax: 06 8430505 Website: www.firenzo.co.nz Email: hothouse@firenzo.co.nz Deco RU SD & Plaza RU SD Installation...
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