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Revised: 10/05/2008 

 

Printed: 22/04/2009

 

 

 

 

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (FREESTANDING MODELS ONLY) 
 

 

Select the position of your heater carefully, taking into consideration all combustible materials in the 
roof; eg. ceiling joists, roof trusses, etc. 

 

Determine flue location through the ceiling: 

Position the hearth correctly, then place the heater on the hearth so that the flue spigot on the heater 
is correctly aligned with the flue location from the ceiling. 

This heater has been tested and approved to AS 2918:1990 using a 

Shamic

Shamic

Shamic

Shamic

 Flue Kit. 

Flue installation instructions are included with all 

Shamic

Shamic

Shamic

Shamic

 Flue Kits.  

 

Clearance to combustible surfaces: 
Freestanding Models:  

 

Minimum 
distance mm 

Reference 

Symbol 

CCF3 

MIDI 

MIDI 

BAY 

CMF2  BAYWINDOW 

ASHPAN 

BAYWINDOW 

ASHBED 

Standard 
Installation 

125 

175 

160 

100 

50 

100 

 

375 

375 

350 

350 

350 

375 

Corner 
Installation 

175 

100 

175 

75 

125 

125 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
             

Standard Installation                 Corner Installation 

 

INSTALLATION OF FIRE PLACE INSERT MODELS ONLY 

 

The  heater  must  only  be  installed  in  either  a  sound  concrete  or  masonry  fireplace,  connected  to  a 
chimney, both of which must be inspected for soundness and thoroughly cleaned before the heater is 

installed, 

or

 the

 Shamic

 Shamic

 Shamic

 Shamic

 tested and approved Zero Clearance Heater Casing unit in conjunction with a 

triple skin flue system. After removing the packaging, slide the heater into the fireplace opening. The 
internal  hearth  must  be  level  with,  or  higher  than  the  external  hearth.  A  flue  system  must  be 
connected to the heater, providing free and effective discharge of combustion by-products outside the 
building and any enclosed or confined space. 

 

 

 

Dimensions in mm 

 

Minimum distance: mm 

 Models: 

CCI-3 

CMI 

  

BWIA 

  

From top edge of hot air outlet to underside of mantle piece / shelf 

600  

450 

425 

From outer vertical edges of heater fascia to mantle piece uprights 

 20 

50 

75 

Floor / hearth in front of heater from door sealing edge (fuel opening) 

 500 

300 

425 

Floor / hearth in front of heater from either side of fire box opening 

 200 

200 

200 

 

Note: The fireplace  cavity  must be  sufficient to  accommodate the  external firebox  dimension  with a 
recommended minimum clearance of 25 mm all around.  

 

 

The power cord may be relocated from the right-hand front side of the heater to the left-hand side.  
Note: This procedure must only be carried out by a licensed electrical contractor.  

 

Summary of Contents for ASHBED

Page 1: ...NG INSTRUCTIONS Serial Number of Heater ____________ Model ___________________ Coonara WOODHEATERS ARE MANUFACTURED BY SHAMIC SHEETMETAL SHAMIC SHEETMETAL SHAMIC SHEETMETAL SHAMIC SHEETMETAL AUST PTY LTD PO BOX 8 KILSYTH VIC 3136 PH 03 9737 5300 FAX 03 9761 6455 ...

Page 2: ...G REGULATORY AUTHORITY WARNING BURN ONLY HARDWOOD WARNING DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS SUCH AS PETROL KEROSENE OR ENGINE OIL TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE CAUTION MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WHERE SUCH ACTION IS CONSIDERED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE...

Page 3: ...connected to a chimney both of which must be inspected for soundness and thoroughly cleaned before the heater is installed or the Shamic Shamic Shamic Shamic tested and approved Zero Clearance Heater Casing unit in conjunction with a triple skin flue system After removing the packaging slide the heater into the fireplace opening The internal hearth must be level with or higher than the external he...

Page 4: ... of your Coonara heater Always ensure adequate air is provided for combustion and to reduce creosote a smaller intense fire is preferable to a large smouldering one If a large log is placed across the width of the firebox more often than not the wood will smoulder rather than burn effectively This is because the primary burn air enters the Coonara firebox above the door opening and travels down th...

Page 5: ...ad is alight The air inlet should then be turned down to a lower setting To minimise emissions the fan should be switched off during low burning The optimum low setting may vary for different reasons experiment to find the best result Self cleaning through high firing It is perfectly normal for the glass door to experience some blackening after extended periods of low burning High firing helps bur...

Page 6: ...nd or smoke deposits to form on the door glass particularly after an extended period of low burn Creosote deposits are combustible and can be burnt off through high firing If any deposits remain they can be cleaned using any non abrasive household cleaner Some experienced users also recommend household vinegar or wet newspaper dipped in the fire ash being most effective If you experience heavy tar...

Page 7: ...y pull the door down on the right hand side compensate for this situation during adjustment Flue system Under normal conditions using dry hardwood and employing correct operating procedures annual flue maintenance should take place prior to the heating season If your heater s performance deteriorates or if it smokes excessively after a trouble free period of operation the cause may be creosote The...

Page 8: ...ating slots in the back wall of the firebox 2 Lower the rear of the baffle to drop down and rest on the floor of the firebox 3 Lower the front of the baffle until it clears the support brackets remove it from the firebox MODELS CMI 1 Lift rear of baffle assembly 2 Pull forward 3 Lower to firebox floor remove MODELS CCF3 CCI3 Lift the front of the baffle plate clear of the front supports Remove baf...

Page 9: ...be over emphasized as it is critical to your heater s performance The relevant moisture content wetness of wood is indicated in the following table Moisture Content Fuel Suitability Below 10 Very dry Wood burns but less efficiently as some moisture is needed for ideal combustion 10 18 Ideal Wood burns efficiently and economically 18 25 Wood will burn but less efficiently Above 25 Wood too wet to b...

Page 10: ...re any building code restrictions on the installation or use of the heater Shamic makes no representation of warranty regarding building code compliance and shall not be responsible for compliance therewith g Shamic will only accept claims under this warranty in strict accordance with the conditions set out below 5 Shamic Sheetmetal Aust Pty Ltd shall not be liable for any breakages of glass compo...

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