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Viking RU  Wet 

7.   FREESTANDING FLUE SYSTEM 

       INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

 
1.    Position heater on floor protector ensuring all heater  
       clearances are correct as per clearances on page 5. 
2.    Once the location is confirmed, the appliance and floor 
       protector shall be fixed to the floor itself (refer to   
       page 6 & 7). 
3.    Extend a plumb line from the centre of the fire flue pipe  
       spigot to the ceiling.  Mark position on ceiling and roof. 
4.    Trim hole and nog as required ensuring that a 25mm  
       safe clearance between combustible materials and flue 
       components is maintained.  Fix with non combustible  
       spacers and screws or clouts on all four sides. 
5.    Cut and frame (when required) an opening in the roof, 
       position the outer casing through the roof until it is flush 
       with the under side of the ceiling, making sure as with  
       the ceiling there is a 25mm safe clearance between  
       non-combustible materials and the flue components.  
       Fix as in step 4. 
6.    Fix appropriate flashing around outer casing to the  
       roof to ensure a weatherproof seal. 
7.    Assemble flue pipe sections ensuring all seams are in  
       line, the assembly is straight and crimped.  Ends are  
       pointing downwards.  Fix each joint with three stainless  
       rivets or self-tapping screws. 
8.    Place ceiling plate with folded edges upwards over  
       heater spigot. 
9.    Position the flue pipe into the heater spigot.  The flue  
       pipe can either lowered from the top as a single unit or  
       fed up from the room a length at a time, ensuring that  
       all joints are fixed properly. 
10.  Slide the inner casing into place, between the outer casing  
       and the flue pipe. 
11.  The flue pipe must extend 200mm above the outer casing. 
       Note:  Extra lengths of flue pipe, inner and outer casing 
      may be required to achieve the minimum clearance from  
      the roof. 
12.  Slide top spreader over flue pipe down into outer and inner  
      casing and tighten. 
13.  Slide cowl over flue pipe until it rests on spreader.  Secure 
      with rivets or self-tapping screws. 
14.  Fit rainhat.  Do not fasten as it must be removable for flue  
      pipe cleaning. 
15.  Fix ceiling plate to ceiling maintaining an even gap all  
      around flue pipe. 
      Note:  Ensure ceiling plate is spaced off from the ceiling with 
     ceramic spacers supplied. 

 

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 first instance. 

WARNING

:  The appliance and flue system shall be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 2918:2001 and 

the appropriate requirements of the relevant building code or codes. 

Summary of Contents for Viking RU WET

Page 1: ...DBURNER This fire is for installing on a property of 2 hectares or more All installations must be in accordance with these instructions Consult with the building authority having jurisdiction to determine the need for a permit prior to commencing the installation Failure to follow these instructions may also void your fire insurance and warranty ...

Page 2: ...Clearances 6 5 Assembly Instructions 7 6 Wetback 8 7 Flue Installation 9 Minimum Height of Flue System Exit Please complete and return your warranty registration card which is enclosed Edited 22 3 13 Please complete for your future reference Model ___________________________________ Serial No _________________________________ Date of Purchase ___________________________ Purchased from ____________...

Page 3: ...R AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS OPERATING Use caution when reloading with fuel Do NOT attempt to load fuel into the heater when the fire inside the stove is at or near its peak Do NOT burn large quantities of paper or combustible material that would create an extremely hot quick fire Do NOT burn highly coloured paper or brochures junk mail USE ONLY DRY WOOD AVOID BURNING WE...

Page 4: ...UIREMENTS The heater should always be installed on top of its base due to high temperatures sustained over long periods The base must be anchored to both the floor protector and the floor for seismic restraint Anchor points are provided in the base If the heater is installed on or within 500mm of a heat sensitive floor then an ash floor protector using a minimum of 6mm thick tiles will be required...

Page 5: ... 340 mm Width 320 mm Depth 500 mm Flue Size 150mm Heating Area approx 200sqm CLEARANCES A B C D E F G H J K L M N O WITH FLUE SHIELD 100 320 300 120 50 260 590 350 780 1040 1280 1060 780 410 Clearances are shown with an ash floor protector using 6mm ceramic tiles ...

Page 6: ...ifting lugs are positioned onto the sides of the casting taking care not to catch fingers under the plates 6 Assemble and install the flue as per instructions page 8 9 7 A flue shield must be fitted the minimum requirement is for a single skin semi circular stainless steel flue shield with a reflective inner surface 1200mm high This should be installed so that the bottom edge of the flue shield is...

Page 7: ...with the shortest and straightest possible pipe run 2 The heater should be within 6 metres of the hot water cylinder the closer the better 3 The flow pipe from the heater to the cylinder must rise the cylinder should be at least 300 mm above the water booster outlet 4 Use only 25mm supply and return pipes 5 Where possible the pipes should be insulated WARNING Care must be taken to protect the wetb...

Page 8: ...ng screws 8 Place ceiling plate with folded edges upwards over heater spigot 9 Position the flue pipe into the heater spigot The flue pipe can either lowered from the top as a single unit or fed up from the room a length at a time ensuring that all joints are fixed properly 10 Slide the inner casing into place between the outer casing and the flue pipe 11 The flue pipe must extend 200mm above the ...

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Page 10: ...Hewitsons Limited Manufacturers of Lady Kitchener Bronte Coaster Contessa Dante Encore Zealandia Royale Athena Forte Plaza Deco Aqualux 98 Niven Street PO Box 3231 Onekawa Napier Phone 06 8438260 Fax 06 8430505 Email hothouse firenzo co nz ...

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